21Aug 2024 by Post

3 Tips for Dealing with Harsh Comments and Criticism | with Alisa Childers

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What can Christian influencers do to prepare for the inevitable avalanche of criticism that comes along with doing ministry online or even speaking out in the public square? Vocalizing your faith in the toxic world of social media comes at an increasingly high cost these days and can lead to depression and anxiety if you’re not careful. So how do you handle internet trolls and keyboard warriors without becoming toxic yourself or ultimately killing your witness for the Gospel? This week, our friend and Christian apologist, Alisa Childers, joins Frank for another special CIA edition of the podcast to discuss how to deal with criticism effectively and appropriately. No stranger to harsh critiques herself, Alisa will share her unique insights based on past experiences of online attacks and how she learned…
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16Aug 2024 by Post

5 EASY Biblical Issues the Culture Gets Wrong | with Greg Koukl

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Do you ever get the sense that there’s growing confusion among Christians on issues we should all agree on? Young Christians today seem especially vulnerable when it comes to discerning right from wrong according to God’s Word. What’s causing this gap between biblical Christianity and how it’s lived out in the modern world? And what does the Bible REALLY say about the most controversial issues that our culture faces today? This week, the great Greg Koukl, President of Stand to Reason and bestselling author of ‘Tactics‘ and more recently ‘Street Smarts‘, sits down with Frank during CIA 2024 to explore why so many Christians (both young and old) are struggling to answer EASY questions about the faith, the pro-life position, and sexual morality. During their conversation, Frank and Greg will answer questions…
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13Aug 2024 by Post

Love Shamed: 5 BIG Lies LGBTQ+ Uses to Silence Christians | with Dr. Bobby Conway

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How can Christians effectively share the good news of the Gospel with the LGBTQ+ community? Or should we just mind our own business? This week, Christian apologist and founding lead pastor of Image Church, Dr. Bobby Conway, sits down with Frank at the 2024 CrossExamined Instructor’s Academy to share the DO’s and DONT’s of evangelizing the LGBTQ+ community along with some of the BIG LIES you’ve been fed over the years that often cause Christians to suppress the truth in the name of “tolerance” or prevent them from building friendships with people who identity as gay or transgender. Thankfully, you don’t have to be a world-renowned apologist to have fruitful faith conversations, and in this podcast episode, you’ll learn how to do it in a way that feels non-confrotational and natural! During…
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09Aug 2024 by Post

What To Do When Culture Hates You | with Natasha Crain

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Why are Christians facing so much hostility when we speak up on political issues? Simply advocating for life in the womb or opposing far-left agendas like Marxism and “gender-affirming care” often gets us labeled as “Christian Nationalists.” Should we let this backlash silence us, or propel us to become even more outspoken? This week, our good friend and fellow Christian apologist, Natasha Crain, joins Frank at the annual CIA apologetics workshop to discuss some of the key ideas in her signature book, ‘Faithfully Different‘, as well as give us a sneak peek into her upcoming book, ‘When Culture Hates You: Persevering for the Common Good as Christians in a Hostile Public Square‘, scheduled to be released in March 2025. Natasha will share her insights as to why people make certain decisions and uncover…
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06Aug 2024 by Post

Is Gentle Parenting Crippling the Next Generation? | with Brett Kunkle

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Is the so-called “gentle parenting” movement producing a generation of narcissists? Many Christian parents are ditching the Bible’s model for childrearing and instead opting for modern-day secular parenting techniques. What are some of the issues that are arising from this shift, and what worldview underpins these new secular methods? If you’re a parent, a grandparent, or even a child, then listen up! For this midweek podcast, our good friend, MAVEN founder, and CIA Instructor, Brett Kunkle, sits down with Frank at the 2024 CrossExamined Instructor’s Academy to discuss this new gentle parenting trend, its flaws, future outcomes, and its devastating impact on today’s youth. What exactly is gentle parenting, and how does it work? Should parents revolve their lives around their kids? What wisdom can we glean from the Bible on parenting, structure, and corporal punishment? And should parents always…
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02Aug 2024 by Post

LIVE from CIA! – Fallen Pastors, Hypocrisy, and 5 Trinity Fails | with Allen Parr

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CIA 2024 is here ladies and gentlemen! And this year we’re kicking off our annual apologetics workshop with a much needed conversation surrounding church leadership, accountability, and the doctrine of the Trinity. In this podcast episode, Frank sits down with our good friend, author, and Christian YouTuber, Allen Parr about what’s going on with pastors in Dallas, and which analogies for the Trinity just don’t work. During their conversation, Frank and Allen will answer questions like: Can fallen pastors be restored? And if so, under what circumstances? What role should elders play in holding pastors accountable? How have pastors often been able to escape church discipline and accountability? Does hypocrisy and poor behavior shown by church leadership prove that Chrisitanity isn’t true? Where can we find the Trinity in the Bible and what analogies (if…
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30Jul 2024 by Post

Progressive Powerbrokers & Corruption in the American Church | with Megan Basham

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Pastoral leadership in America is under attack and Christians need to be aware of what’s going on behind the scenes! That’s why Daily Wire journalist, Megan Basham, returns to talk more about her book ‘Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda‘, which exposes how prominent leaders in our pulpits have adopted policies that are directly opposed to the Christian faith. Megan also exposes the tactics they’re using to push these harmful agendas onto unsuspecting church goers. Issues discussed include: Why are some pastors and Christian leaders demanding Christians support debatable positions, but are squishy on clear biblical teachings? Are Christians obligated to vote a certain way on climate change, vaccines, and immigration? Who are the wolves in the church and is it ok to call…
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26Jul 2024 by Post

Shepherds for Sale | with Megan Basham

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Could your favorite celebrity pastor or even your church’s leadership be compromising the truth in exchange for cultural approval (and a BIG paycheck)? Many prominent evangelical leaders have become more and more outspoken in questioning the Bible’s clear teachings on political issues like natural marriage and life in the womb, leading to confusion and concern about their underlying motives. Are these pastors and leaders genuinely well-meaning, misled and misguided, or are they progressively embracing the “woke” agenda for money and power? This week Frank invites Daily Wire journalist, Megan Basham, on the podcast to discuss her new book ‘Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda‘, which investigates how leftist billionaires have convinced some of today’s pastors and Christian leaders to stray from the Word of…
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23Jul 2024 by Post

Why Didn’t God Create a Universe Where Everyone Believed?

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Is faith in God a personal choice, or is it something that God forces on people against their will? Misinterpretations of Romans 9 have led many Calvinists to read this narrative into the Scriptures, but what are they missing and what does the context of Romans 9 actually reveal about its intended meaning? For this midweek podcast, Frank revisits the discussion surrounding the issues of election and the sovereignty of God. Can you have love without free will? Did God only die for some people? Does God allow us to make some choices but not others? Is there anything that God can’t do? And what are some of the bad theological and moral implications of five point Calvinism? All this and more will be discussed in this eye-opening midweek podcast episode. To view the…
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