I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

What if more Christians dedicated time to learning about other religions? How could this strengthen our faith along with our ability to share the Gospel? Renowned Christian apologist and philosopher, Dr. Doug Groothuis, joins Frank to discuss the inspiration behind his latest book, 'World Religions in Seven Sentences,' along with the core beliefs of today's major world religions—one sentence at a time. Together, they’ll tackle questions like:What are the seven sentences that represent each world religion, and why did Doug choose them?What makes Friedrich Nietzsche the "quintessential atheist"?Should atheism be classified as a religion? And what typically happens when atheism and Marxism collide?What are some of the key differences between Hinduism and Buddhism?What's the connection between Nietzsche, Pol Pot, Ted Bundy, and human depravity?Why do some people choose to be atheists?What happened when Doug encountered a Hinda guru at the age of 18?How do Judaism and Islam differ in their relationship to Christianity?If exploring diverse faith systems seems overwhelming, 'World Religions in Seven Sentences' is the perfect guide to get started. Tune in as Frank and Doug reveal how false religions often lead to human suffering and why Christianity alone is the solution to the problem of evil in the world!Resources mentioned during the episode:'World Religions in 7 Sentences': https://a.co/d/gExzxhzDoug's Website: https://www.douglasgroothuis.com/Doug's Podcast: https://www.douglasgroothuis.com/podcast-1

Should reparations be paid to people who are the ancestors of slaves? After all, aren't reparations biblical? On this midweek podcast episode, Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager from The Center for Biblical Unity return to continue the conversation that centers on their new book, 'Walking in Unity: Biblical Answers to Questions on Race and Racism' and address the following questions:Can a biblical case be made for reparations?What's the major problem with the modern day reparations movement?Is the way we see Black America today a direct result of slavery?Are all disparities due to racism?Did Lyndon Johnson's 'War on Poverty' help or hurt the black community?During the second half of the episode, you'll also hear the fascinating story of how their ministry started, including details of the supernatural event that brought them together and how their friendship remained intact despite the seemingly insurmountable barriers they encountered along the way. It's an amazing testimony of how God still intervenes in our lives today and you definitely don't want to miss it!Resources mentioned during the episode:The Center for Biblical Unity: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/Walking in Unity: Biblical Answers to Questions on Race and Racism: https://a.co/d/hEuCdwe

Did the Exodus REALLY happen? Contrary to popular belief, archaeologists continue to uncover fascinating artifacts that point to the validity of the Israelites' Exodus from Egypt and even more incredible—some of the most compelling evidence comes straight out of Egypt itself!In preparation for Frank’s upcoming trip to Egypt and Saudi Arabia, this podcast episode dives into 8 reasons why we can trust the biblical account of the 1446 B.C. Exodus and some of the details might surprise you! Listen as Frank answers questions like:What archaeological evidence suggests that the Hebrews lived in Egypt prior to 1446 B.C.?Does the biblical account of the Exodus line up with the archaeological evidence?What do some of the Egyptian sources reveal about the historicity of the Bible?What are the surprising parallels between Moses & Jesus?What was the significance of each of the ten plagues against Egypt?Want to see pictures of everything that Frank is talking about? Don't miss the premiere of the video podcast on the CrossExamined YouTube channel TONIGHT (11/29) at 9:00 PM ET where the visuals make the archaeology come to life and stay tuned to our social media channels during the next two weeks to see LIVE video footage from Frank's upcoming trip!

Are you dreading the upcoming holiday dinners where you'll be in close proximity with friends, family, and loved-ones who aren't Christians? Let’s face it—holiday gatherings with friends and family who don't share your worldview can feel awkward. But they’re also incredible opportunities to share the Gospel! If you're in search of some practical tips to make faith conversations a little less painful this Thanksgiving and Christmas, listen up! In this week's podcast, Frank shares 10 practical strategies to help you navigate holiday faith conversations with confidence and without making a scene. He'll answer questions like: Are you setting realistic goals for sharing your faith?Why is listening often more impactful than debating?What role should prayer play when evangelizing? What are 3 tactical questions that you can ask and what common objections should you anticipate?How can you combat scientism and logical fallacies when they arise? And how should you respond if politics comes up? As tempting as it may be, don't be a homebody this year! Use the upcoming holidays to plant seeds and help others think critically about life’s most important questions. If you need backup, download the CrossExamined app for quick access to helpful resources! And from the CrossExamined family to yours: Happy Thanksgiving and happy seed-planting! Did you enjoy this episode? HELP US SPREAD THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY BY SUPPORTING THE PODCAST HERE.Resources mentioned during the episode:CrossExamined App: https://crossexamined.org/app/Tactics: https://a.co/d/3k19L4eThe Four-Point Case for Christianity: https://bit.ly/416ovSiHollywood Heroes: https://bit.ly/3Or82AxOnline Christian Courses: https://www.onlinechristiancourses.com/Books and DVD sets: https://impactapologetics.com/How to Avoid Political Turmoil with Your Relatives This Thanksgiving: https://bit.ly/3ZmwqcZTop Ten Ways to Advance the Gospel at Holiday Dinners: https://bit.ly/40JrsWO