Did the Apostles REALLY Die as Martyrs? with Dr. Sean McDowell

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How much evidence exists for the martyrdom of the apostles? Did they REALLY die for their faith? Christians often use this argument to defend the credibility of Jesus’ death and resurrection, but could we be overstating the case? This week, let’s dive into the latest research on Christian martyrdom with one of today’s leading experts on the topic–our good friend Dr. Sean McDowell! A decade ago, his groundbreaking research challenged what we thought we knew about the fate of the apostles. Now, with new discoveries and fresh insights, the second edition of ‘The Fate of the Apostles‘ has been released—offering the most up-to-date investigation into their martyrdom. Join Frank and Sean as they uncover what really happened to the closest followers of Jesus and tackle pressing questions like: What incident spurred Sean to make ‘The Fate of…
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3 BIG Reasons Why God May Choose to Hide Himself

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Why doesn’t God make Himself more obvious? If God truly exists, why wouldn’t He just appear to everyone and settle all doubts once and for all? In a world filled with skepticism, doubt, and unbelief, the “divine hiddenness” of God is one of the most common objections raised against Christianity. But is it really a valid reason to reject His existence? In this solo midweek episode, Frank tackles a listener’s question about God’s hiddenness and explores these questions along the way: Does the hiddenness of God negate the evidence we already have for His existence? What does Scripture reveal about why God may choose to remain unseen? Would seeing the full presence of God actually eliminate doubt and unbelief for some people? How do free will and love relate to…
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What REALLY Happened During the Crusades? with Bill Federer

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How much do you know about the history of the Crusades? Were they unprovoked attacks by Christian armies, or was there something deeper at play? In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the facts behind one of history’s most misunderstood events. In response to your requests from our recent podcast survey, Frank welcomes historian Bill Federer of American Minute to explore the truth about the Crusades. Tune in as Bill unpacks its historical backdrop, revealing why Europe took up arms to blunt the rise and expansion of Islam. During their conversation, Frank and Bill will answer questions like: Did the Crusaders know the Bible? What did the Pope promise the Crusaders? How did Islam originate, and how did it expand so rapidly? Did Christianity spread as a direct result of the Crusades? What…
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HELP! My Professor Says Jesus is a Myth!

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Is it possible that Jesus, the most influential person in history, was just a fictional character? In this midweek podcast, Frank responds to a question from Elijah, a medical student in Ghana, whose evolutionist professor seems unwilling to consider that Jesus existed unless Elijah can provide first century sources from outside of the Bible. What’s the most effective way for Elijah to engage with his teacher’s skepticism? Join Frank as he explores these questions and more, including: How can you respectfully defend your faith in the classroom? What historical and archaeological evidence confirms Jesus’ existence? Are extra-biblical sources more credible than the New Testament writers? What common presuppositions do atheists hold, and how can you respectfully challenge them? Are there any atheist or agnostic New Testament scholars who believe that…
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How Names Reveal That the Bible Writers Were Eyewitnesses

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Sorry Aunt Mildred and Uncle Bob–nobody wants to use your names for their children anymore! But what does that have to do with the credibility of the New Testament writers? In this fun and fascinating episode of ‘I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist’, Frank explores why the names we see recorded in ancient history matter and unpacks how these names serve as powerful evidence that the New Testament writers were actual eyewitnesses to the events they described in the Gospels and the book of Acts. Join Frank as he tackles key questions like: How have name trends changed in the U.S. over the last 100 years, and how does this relate to the reliability of the Scriptures? What is an undesigned coincidence, and what examples of undesigned…
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What Is the Unpardonable Sin? Plus More Q&A

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In this midweek episode of ‘I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist‘, Frank tackles some of your listener questions on a wide variety of topics! Tune in as he unpacks the unpardonable sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew and other questions like: Should Christians be worried about committing the unforgivable sin? What makes the miracles of Jesus so unique compared to others who claimed to perform miracles, like Joseph Smith? How can we know anything about history and do we need to experience a historical event to know that it really occurred? Should you marry someone just based on love? What does the Bible say about a husband’s responsibility to his family? Do intersex conditions mean there are more than two genders? From…
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What is Hate Speech? with Dr. Owen Anderson

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Is free speech in danger? Imagine facing jail time simply for posting something online that the government disagrees with. This alarming reality is unfolding in parts of Europe where so-called “hate speech” is now being criminalized. Could the same thing happen in America? This week, our friend and Arizona State University professor, Dr. Owen Anderson, returns to share an update on his ongoing litigation with the university and to unpack how censorship on U.S. soil threatens the First Amendment and our ability to preach and live the gospel. Tune in as Frank and Owen dive into how the radical left uses emotional blackmail and fear tactics to silence opposition—and how you can recognize and push back against cancel culture. During their conversation, they’ll tackle questions like: What’s the state of free speech…
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Is Trump an Unconstitutional Dictator? What About Corruption?

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Ladies and gentlemen, we are witnessing something unprecedented in American history! This week, we’ll explore how President Donald Trump is using the “shock and awe” strategy to shake up the political landscape – and more importantly, how Christians should navigate this new era without becoming complacent or too comfortable with the changing leadership. With the recent transfer of political power, how has the current administration managed to accomplish so much in such a short time? And are these rapid changes more beneficial or more detrimental to the American people? Jorge Gil and John Ferrer temporarily take over the ‘I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist’ podcast to examine Trump’s bold political moves from a nuanced, biblical perspective, tackling key questions such as: What is the “shock and awe”…
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Teen with Lesbian Desires Asks What Could Be Wrong About Love?

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What could possibly be wrong with “following our heart”? Isn’t that what culture always tells us to do? In this week’s solo podcast episode, Frank responds to a troubling email from “Jane”, a self-identified lesbian teenager struggling with conflict at home since coming out to her mother. Tune in as Frank walks through a series of thought-provoking questions designed to help Jane reflect on the long-term consequences of her choices. During the episode, Frank tackles key questions, including: Why is theology the foundation of all knowledge? Why shouldn’t people define themselves by their sexual desires? What should (and shouldn’t) parents do if your child comes out to you as same-sex attracted? Should your attractions determine your actions? What are three reasons why homosexuality falls short of natural marriage? Do sexual…
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HELP! I Want to Believe! Atheist Woman Shares Her Struggles on the Quest for Truth

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Are you willing to follow the evidence wherever it leads? What if it goes against everything you previously believed to be true? In this solo episode of ‘I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist’, Frank unpacks a thought-provoking email from an atheist in France, who’s innate fear of death now has her questioning everything she was taught about the world. Tune is as he addresses her many questions and concerns, and shares her journey from staunch materialism to becoming open to Christianity. During the episode he’ll tackle questions like: Is it possible that Jesus had a twin brother that nobody knew about? Is believing in miracles totally irrational? Would frequent miracles help the case for Christianity? Which one should we trust more–the evidence or our feelings? Is being a Christian like believing in Santa Claus? Do we…
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