Pastor Responds to Blowback from His “Vote Like Jesus” Sermon with Pastor Josh Howerton
Why do people remain shocked that a majority of Christians (and the nation) voted for Donald Trump? How is that voting like Jesus? This week, Frank invites Pastor Josh Howerton of Lakepointe Church in Dallas, TX to talk about Josh's recent (and somewhat controversial!) political sermon, 'How to Vote Like Jesus'.During the podcast, Frank asks Pastor Josh to answer questions like: What kind of feedback did he receive after his politically charged sermon?What are the three types of leaders that we find in the Bible and how do they relate to the recent presidential election?Who is at the top of the Political Org Chart in America, and why do Christians have a responsibility to be involved?What is the key difference between the current Democrat and Republican platforms that some Christians are overlooking?Is the Church becoming more political? Or have politics become more spiritual?Is it really necessary for Christians to vote if both candidates are morally corrupt?How can pastors effectively disciple their congregations in the area of politics?How do you respond when someone accuses you of trying to legislate morality as a Christian?Now that the election is behind us, will the American Church take advantage of God's extension of mercy on our country? Or will we once again drift into complacency? All this and more will be discussed in this entertaining and educational podcast episode!Resources mentioned during the episode:Follow Pastor Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh_howerton/Pastor Josh's sermon 'How to Vote Like Jesus': https://youtu.be/SitsLDo6X_YLakepointe Church in Dallas, TX: https://lakepointe.church/Calvin Robinson's Oxford Union Speech: https://youtu.be/ymbTb2HS5RcGeorge Barna article on 2024 Election Results: https://bit.ly/3YRHopn
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Is the Shroud of Turin the Burial Cloth of Christ? with Dr. Gary Habermas
This week on the podcast, CrossExamined board member Dan Hodges sits down with New Testament scholar and resurrection expert, Dr. Gary Habermas, for an in-depth exploration of the Shroud of Turin. In their discussion, Dan and Dr. Habermas examine the complex history and preservation of the Shroud, digging into why it has captivated both scholars and skeptics for decades. Together, they’ll tackle questions such as:What are the most crucial questions for assessing the Shroud’s authenticity?Could the burial cloth of Jesus truly have survived for nearly 2,000 years?What evidence supports or refutes the theory that the Shroud was created in the Middle Ages? Could it depict someone other than Jesus?How do non-biblical sources, archaeology, and medical research contribute to our understanding of crucifixion practices?What kind of event could have imprinted the image of a 6 ft., 180 lb. man on this ancient cloth? As Dr. Habermas unpacks over 40 years of Shroud research, discover why this remarkable artifact continues to be a point of discussion in Christian apologetics and Church history.Resources mentioned during the episode:Gary's website: https://garyhabermas.com/On the Resurrection, Volume 1 (Evidences) : https://a.co/d/1iufB8jOn the Resurrection, Volume 2 (Refutations): https://a.co/d/8O4Yc78
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The Election Results and The Israel Dilemma with 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'. This new film is only in theaters next week (Nov. 13, 14 and 17) so grab your tickets EARLY to see this excellent new film and invite your church small group! 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 Dan stele discovery shake up the archaeological world and critics of the Bible?What evidence is there inside and outside Israel that the kingdom was destroyed?Why do some of the criticisms against Bible prophecy fall flat?Are there still biblical prophecies that need to be fulfilled?Then, stick around for the second half of the episode as Frank reflects on the election’s implications with insights from our friend and fellow Unshaken speaker, Natasha Crain.How should we conduct ourselves with those who are upset with the results?What if they claim to be Christians? Why are some "Progressive" Christians puzzled by evangelical support for Trump? Is character the main deciding factor when voting for someone? Is choosing to follow Christ the ONLY important decision we need to make as Christians?Resources mentioned during the episode:Get Your Tickets for 'The Israel Dilemma'! -https://bit.ly/3UGQRP4Kamala Harris's Top Priority: Killing Unborn Babies - https://bit.ly/48IuOgwNatasha Crain on Christians Voting for Trump - https://bit.ly/48EzapaIs It Wrong to Call Out Shepherds? - https://bit.ly/3zTC7W3Josh Howerton's Advice for Christians After the Election - https://bit.ly/40yBV9x
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Anxiety About the Election? What God Says
Are you 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 voting 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?What's God's purpose for government?Is it ever right to peacefully disobey the 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 vote at the polls!Resources mentioned during the episode:Helpful Resources and Voting Guides: https://voteyourfaith.net/The Democrats’ Insanity Defense: https://bit.ly/4ffepmy
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The Government is Transitioning Children with guest Laura Bryant Hanford
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".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 most recent research data on the effects of “gender-affirming care” on children?Where do the candidates stand on this issue?Why is the Biden-Harris administration suing the state of Tennessee?Who is advocating to lower the age of consent, and how would that change what's taught in public schools?How would the misnamed “Equality Act” impact our religious freedoms?What kind of impact has the Biden-Harris administration made on the foster care system?What can parents do if they find themselves in a situation where the government wants to take their child?Please check out the references below for confirmation and details of what Frank and Laura discuss. Also, be sure to visit VoteYourFaith.net to access a digital voting guide for your address and other helpful resources so you can see where the candidates stand on important policy issues like this.PDF of helpful articles and resources: https://bit.ly/4f6ddl7Local voting guide and informative videos: http://VoteYourFaith.netVIDEO - A Grieving Mother Testifies: https://bit.ly/48z2JrXThe Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/The Daily Caller: https://dailycaller.com/The Federalist: https://thefederalist.com/