The Election Results and The Israel Dilemma with Timothy Mahoney

Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Israel, Philosphy, Podcast, Politics, theology, Timothy Mahoney
What could the election of the nation of Israel and the 2024 U.S. presidential election possibly have in common? This week, we’re diving into both! Join Frank as he talks with investigative filmmaker, Tim Mahoney, about his new film, ‘The Israel Dilemma‘, premiering in theaters next week. As they discuss the film, you’ll discover why Tim’s latest work is an apologetics gold mine, unveiling some of the most compelling archaeological evidence for events documented in the Old Testament. Together, Frank and Tim explore questions like: How do we know that God’s promises to Israel actually came true? What’s the inspiration behind the film, and who are some of the BIG names that Tim was able to interview in the film? Is there a way to verify Old Testament prophecy? Why did the Tel…
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Anxiety About the Election? What God Says

2024 Presidential Election, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Donald Trump, Dr. Frank Turek, God, Kamala Harris, philosophy, Podcast, Politics, religion
Feeling anxious about the 2024 presidential election? Take heart! God’s Word has wisdom for us on all the big issues—government, leadership, rebellion, sovereignty, anxiety, and prayer. Listen as Frank encourages listeners with Scripture from both the Old and New Testaments and talks about what it means to vote with a biblical perspective. He’ll dig into questions like: Are borders biblical? And how does illegal immigration impact American housing? What’s the solution to a divided nation? Is it ever right to peacefully disobey government? How should Christians respond if our preferred candidate loses? How can we love our neighbors through politics? With the country divided, we need a spiritual revival now more than ever. Let’s prepare our hearts, pray for our leaders, and make our voices heard at the polls. If…
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The Government is Transitioning Children with guest Laura Bryant Hanford

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Don’t think the government will ever take your child? Think again. Laura Bryant Hanford, contributing writer to The Federalist, returns to the podcast to expose how the government is overriding your parental rights and harming children both mentally and physically in the name of “trans-rights”. Once you hear some of these heartbreaking horror stories happening in America (like Abigail Maritinez from California), you’ll be reminded of the importance of policy, and how Christians and all people should love their neighbors enough to prevent future generations from experiencing this madness! During their discussion, Frank and Laura will address questions like: How often and in what states are children being taken away from their parents? What are some specific examples of this happening in the U.S.? Why are some doctors hiding the…
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Fired for Faith? Media Deception? Frank Ignoring Facts? Plus Q&A

abortion, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, creationism, Dr. Frank Turek, morality, philosophy, Podcast, Politics, religion, theology
Frank responds to listener questions and a charge that he is ignoring facts. He also exposes media deception in this election cycle, and shows the shocking connection between the abortion pill and Zyklon B (the gas the Nazis used in the gas chambers). Questions include: What is the most important question that humans can ask and why can’t we discuss it in public schools? What’s the best way for Christian teachers to discuss faith matters with students without referring to the Bible? How can Christians vote for someone who doesn’t act like a Christian? Does that make us hypocrites? How has the media repeatedly taken Donald Trump’s statements out of context? What are some good and fair media sources? If the majority of abortions are “pharmaceutical” what’s the big deal?…
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Dear Friend: To Those Choosing to Abstain or Vote 3rd Party in 2024

2024 Presidential Election, abortion, Abraham Lincoln, Apologetics, Christianity, Democrat, get out the vote, Gospel, Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Politics, Republican, Robert Gagnon, slavery, voting, www.FreeThinkingMinistries.com
Editor’s Note: This post from Dr. Robert A.J. Gagnon was originally posted on October 14, 2024 at FreeThinking Ministries, in the form of an open letter to everyone who is tempted to abstain from voting in the 2024 election. We’ve tried to preserve that format here at CrossExamined. Dear friend who is inclined not to cast a vote for either Harris or Trump, I agree that Trump deserves criticism for his weakened stance on abortion. His position on abortion has probably changed for the worse since coming to the conclusion that he can’t get elected by holding a consistently pro-life position. But consider Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election. Even Lincoln was not a declared abolitionist in 1860 (and also by our standards today a racist). He couldn’t have been…
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Navigating the American Political Landscape

Apologetics, Christianity, Culture and Politics, Democrat, election, Gospel, Heaven Not Harvard, How should Christians vote, Jennifer Defrates, Law, MamaBearApologetics.com, Politics, Republican
Surviving political landscapes as a Christian has always been challenging (ancient Rome was harsh, y’all!). However, this U.S. presidential election cycle feels like the most difficult in recent history, and the American political landscape seems to grow more contentious every year. So, how do we navigate this minefield with truth, love, and joy? It’s not easy, but it can be simple. [If you know how to coopt this “click-to-tweet” function so it redirects to the CE article go ahead, otherwise, let’s Block Quote these] So, how do we navigate this minefield with truth, love, and joy? It’s not easy, but it can be simple. Let’s talk about how. Click To Tweet Should we get Political at all? First, let’s address the elephant (and donkey) in the room. Should Christians even get…
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How The After Party Curriculum Is Sowing Political Confusion in the Church

After Party Curriculum, Apologetics, Christianity, Curtis Chang, David French, Democrat, freedom of religion, Gospel, Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Natasha Crain, NatashaCrain.com, Politics, Progressivism, RINO, Russel Moore, separation of church and state
For those who haven’t heard of it, The After Party (TAP) is a small group curriculum and corresponding book that is being heavily promoted this election year to individuals, churches, and Christian institutions (such as colleges) to counter the “dangerous trend” of evangelicals having their political identity formed by “partisan forces, not by true Biblical faith.” What is The After Party Curriculum? The curriculum was developed by David French (New York Times columnist), Russell Moore (Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today), and Curtis Chang. Fewer people are familiar with Chang than with French and Moore, but for context, his most notable project was called “Christians and the Vaccine,” through which he led a national effort to convince Covid vaccine-resistant evangelicals that their “anxiety, distrust of institutions, and political polarization” was threatening the vaccine’s potential for “healing…
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Open Borders: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? | with Hedieh Mirahmadi

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How do you express concerns about illegal immigration without sounding like a racist? And is it irrational to be Islamophobic? Speaking out against open border policies can get you canceled, but should that fear outweigh the risks of unvetted, undocumented immigrants flooding into the country? Is the real goal of unchecked immigration to weaken Christianity? If so, can Christians and Conservatives do anything in an attempt to sustain the infrastructure of America before it’s too late? Picking up right where they left off in the last podcast, Frank and Hedieh Mirahmadi continue their discussion about the potential destruction that the West is facing in light of mass immigration and the rise of radical Islam. How could America do a better job of vetting people from Muslim countries? Why is the far…
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Former Undercover Counter-Terrorism Agent Speaks Out | with Hedieh Mirahmadi

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With the encroaching geopolitical movement of Islam and the influx of immigrants from all over the world through our open borders, what future lies ahead for the West, and where are we when it comes to national security? Are we more vulnerable to terrorism today than we were before 9/11? Have we learned from the past, or is America on the verge of repeating history? Buckle up for an eye-opening discussion with Dr. Hedieh Mirahmadi, a former Muslim and undercover counterterrorism operative who has served five presidents and worked with the U.S. government for over 20 years. Hedieh will share her unique insights into the U.S. efforts to combat Islamic jihadist extremism in Muslim nations along with her concerns surrounding the shift in focus from Islamic terrorism to domestic terrorism. During their…
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Key Tenets of Marxism VS America’s Philosophical Foundations

Apologetics, Christianity, Free Thinking Ministries, government, Karl Marx, Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Marxism, Politics, Tim Stratton
I’ve been fascinated by Marxism since my parents first told me about the Cold War we were living in when I was almost 10-years-old (1983). I remember asking them why the Soviet Union had nuclear weapons aimed at us. After my parents reassured me that we had just as many nuclear missiles aimed back at them — ensuring that they will not use these weapons against us (peace through strength) — they explained it to me like I was 10-years-old (because I was). While not using these exact words, my parents basically told me that the Soviet Union was based upon a philosophy called Marxism which is logically incompatible with America’s theological and philosophical foundations. This sparked a desire to learn more about our fundamental disagreements. I wanted to know…
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