What Does the Bible REALLY Say About Israel? (And Why It Matters Now) with Pastor Robert Furrow

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Is the Church the “new Israel,” or does God still have unfinished business with Israel? Pastor Robert Furrow of Calvary Chapel Tucson joins Frank to explore key parts of Scripture that talk about Israel’s past, present, and future, and whether or not its modern state is even part of what the Bible is talking about. Tune in as they answer questions like: How did God prophesize the current nation of Israel? Why is Israel so central to biblical prophecy? When the Scriptures say “last days” what does that mean? What is the significance of Israel becoming a nation again in 1948? What area of land was originally promised to Israel? What is dispensationalism and is biblical? Is there a future for Israel? Will all of Israel be saved? Has Israel…
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Who Was the REAL St. Patrick? PLUS Is Leftism Bad for Your Mental Health?

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Is St. Patrick’s Day all about drinking green beer in a pub? And why are people on the political left typically more anxious and depressed than people on the political right? What do the studies say? Today, Frank dives into the not-so-famous history of St. Patrick’s Day and unpacks a WORLD article written by Thaddeus Williams, ‘Why Leftism is Bad for Mental Health: An Ideology That Politicizes Real Trauma Leads to Minds Immersed in Fear‘. Tune in as he answers questions like: Why do studies reveal that the political left are not doing well in terms of mental health? What is the “Uh-Oh Center” in our brains? Why is it dangerous and illogical to overgeneralize our life experiences? How do good psychologists help people who are crippled with fear and…
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5 Inspiring Stories of Christian Courage with John Stonestreet

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Why are we so miserable? We have everything we need in America, but anxiety, depression, and “identity confusion” are at an all-time high. Do we have everything to live with but nothing to live for? What’s going on and what is the solution to all this? John Stonestreet, President of Colson Center, joins Frank to talk about the mission behind ‘Truth Rising‘–a documentary and small group study designed to catapult Christians out of complacency and into their God-given purpose. You’ll hear incredible stories of ordinary people who faced cancel-culture head on and stood firm in their faith, proving that real strength comes from the objective truth of Christianity. Tune in as Frank and John answer questions like: What did Charlie Kirk say was the most important thing that young people…
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What No One Ever Told You About the History of Iran with Bill Federer – Part 2

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What’s next for Iran and is this current war a sign of the end times? For nearly five decades, millions of Iranians have lived under the harsh realities of militant Sharia law, while many in the West still misunderstand or even enable the system behind it. In this follow-up episode, historian Bill Federer returns to unpack how the 1979 Iranian revolution transformed Persia and why the consequences still ripple across the Middle East and beyond. Tune in as Frank and Bill tackle questions like: What laws were immediately imposed when the Ayatollah seized power in 1979? What president gave the Ayatollah the green light to take over? What lies did this Ayatollah tell America in order to take power? Who did he execute immediately when he took power? What’s the…
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What No One Ever Told You About the History of Iran with Bill Federer

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After 47 years, is a regime change in Iran finally on the horizon? Or are we about to repeat history yet again? As tensions rise and the U.S. and Israel work to counter the Ayatollah’s nuclear ambitions, many Americans know the danger but not the backstory. In this episode, Frank sits down with historian Bill Federer to explain the “why” behind the war, trace Iran’s journey from ancient Persia to the Islamic Revolution, and uncover the historical forces that shaped today’s Middle East. Tune in as they answer questions like: What happened when Frank traveled to Tehran in 2006? What is the ancient history of Iran (previously known as Persia)? What’s the difference between Shia and Sunni Islam? What was the Islamic “Golden Age” and who brought it to an…
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God’s Sovereignty: Mystery or Logical Contradiction? PLUS MORE Q&A

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What are the most common questions Frank answers during his college visits and how do we distinguish between a legitimate theological mystery and a true logical contradiction when discussing God’s omnipotence, foreknowledge, and moral responsibility with skeptics? In this midweek Q&A episode, Frank tackles the problem of evil and the deeper questions it raises about God’s goodness, justice, and mercy. Find out how free will, moral responsibility, and redemption fit into a MUCH bigger story that explains suffering while offering real hope in the midst of experiencing great pain. Frank will answer questions like: What is classical Christian theology and how does it address the problem of evil? What are the four major categories of Christian apologetics? Where can you easily find answers to skeptics most commonly asked questions about…
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How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good? Personal Life Lessons with Clay and Jean E. Jones

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What does a ministry-minded Christian couple do when they experience five miscarriages, numerous disappointments, doubts, unanswered prayer, and incurable cancer? They PRAISE GOD and write a comforting and brilliant new book, ‘How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good?‘, that will help thousands of others who are experiencing pain and suffering. This week, Frank sits down with Dr. Clay Jones and his wife of 50 years, Jean E., to explore the hard realities of suffering and the even harder truth that God can use the most devastating events in our lives for good–both now and in eternity.Clay and Jean E. share lessons from their own lives and the Scriptures while answering questions like: If evil and suffering are happening to you is it all your fault? Do you just need…
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Is Allah a Zionist? with the Apostate Prophet

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Does the Quran actually support Zionism? If not, why does it say that the land we know as Israel was given to Israel by God? In this midweek episode, Frank welcomes back Ridvan Ademir, a.k.a Apostate Prophet, to continue their eye-opening conversation about the Hamas–Israel conflict. Together, they peel back the political headlines and examine the theological and historical roots driving the crisis in Gaza. Together, they tackle questions like: Where do we see Israel mentioned in the Quran and what does it say? Why isn’t “Palestine” mentioned in the Quran? How and when did Palestine’s national identity emerge? Why does the Quran say the Holy Land belongs to the Jews? Is Allah a Zionist? What started the 1948 Israel-Arab War? Why do Palestinians have multi-generational refugee status? What are…
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What No One Ever Told You About the Hamas-Israel Conflict with Apostate Prophet

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What can Christians learn from a former Muslim who now follows Christ? And how can Christians speak truthfully and lovingly with Muslims about Jesus? This week, Frank welcomes back Ridvan Aydemir, also known as the Apostate Prophet, to share more about his journey from Islam to atheism and ultimately to faith in Christ. Together, they tackle the Israel–Hamas conflict, the ideology behind Hamas, and why understanding Islamic theology is essential for effective evangelism. In this episode, Frank and AP will tackle questions like: What ultimately led AP out of Islam, through atheism, and into Christianity? How can Christians lovingly and wisely point Muslims to Christ? What core memory of Christianity does AP still hold from his childhood? What is AP’s new angle on the Islamic Dilemma and why is it…
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Are Miracles Illogical? PLUS More Q&A

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Can a logical person REALLY believe in miracles? Frank responds to a challenge from our skeptic friend, Mike, while tackling the big question: do miracles contradict science and the laws of logic? From science and history to philosophy and faith, we’ll explore what God’s nature reveals about the probability of divine intervention. Tune in as Frank answers questions like: Is it reasonable to believe in macroevolution? What is the acronym L.I.F.E.? Who else besides Christians question the theory of macroevolution? Why must miracles be rare to be meaningful? What are four ways Jesus demonstrates His divinity? How many miracles do we find in the Bible? In what three time periods do we see the most miracles in the Bible and why? Does God have limitations–or is He truly all-powerful? What’s…
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