“HELP! Conspiracy Theories Are Ruining My Marriage!” 37 Questions to Consider

Is it possible to reason with someone who believes that corroborated evidence is part of the deception of conspiracy theories? In this episode, Frank responds to a question from a concerned husband whose marriage is under serious strain due to conspiracy theories surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk. While discussing the Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing last week, and the biblical principles surrounding gossip, deception, and false accusations, Frank tackles questions like:

  • What evidence emerged during Robinson’s preliminary trial and why is the judge being so cautious?
  • Is every contradiction, misunderstanding, or misspoken word a lie?
  • How do you have a productive conversation with someone who refuses to follow the evidence?
  • What does the Bible teach about gossip, deception, and false accusations?
  • What’s the difference between a possibility and evidence for a possibility?
  • Why is corroborated evidence essential for serious charges?
  • Who is the one personality we should all follow without question?

Later, the conversation shifts to another deeply personal struggle as Frank responds to a listener battling a serious porn addiction and questioning his salvation. You’ll learn:

  • What are the signs of true repentance?
  • What do our personal struggles teach us about the Holy Spirit?
  • What are some practical tips for resisting the temptation to sin?
  • Why is understanding the attributes of God essential to having a solid relationship with Him and others?

Whether you’re helping someone you love navigate conspiracy theories or fighting sin in your own life, this Q&A offers practical, biblical wisdom for pursuing truth with both conviction and grace. Please share it with someone who needs some encouragement today!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Cold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace
Six Minutes of Candace Owens Being a Compulsive Liar – Nathan Livingstone
The War on Reality – PREORDER NOW TO RECEIVE YOUR BONUSES!
The Bible You Never Knew – BRAND-NEW ONLINE COURSE!
Attributes of God at Grace Community Church
Every Man’s Battle by Stephen Arterburn

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Bible Expert Reveals Who REALLY Wrote the Gospels?

Did Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John really write the Gospels? Or were these books actually anonymous from the beginning? And if they were, what would that mean for Christianity?

This week, Frank sits down with New Testament scholar Dr. Mike Licona to unpack his latest debate with Bart Ehrman, one of the world’s best-known New Testament skeptics. What did Mike actually agree with Bart on? And where does he think Bart leans too heavily on speculation instead of the historical evidence? Together, they unpack Bart’s biggest objections and tackle questions like:

  • Why does Bart Ehrman think the Gospels are anonymous, and is he right?
  • Why does it matter who wrote the Gospels?
  • What if the Gospel writers weren’t eyewitnesses?
  • Were the Gospel writers really too uneducated to write the Gospels?
  • Why are the Gospels considered Greco-Roman biographies instead of Jewish literature?
  • What role did secretaries play in the ancient world, and does that affect authorship?
  • What’s the surprising connection between Sojourner Truth and the Gospel writers?

Whether you’ve followed Bart Ehrman’s work for years or you’re hearing these objections for the first time, this episode takes you inside one of the biggest debates surrounding the New Testament.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Bart Ehrman vs. Mike Licona Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTCPigOQabY

Mike’s Website: https://www.risenjesus.com/

Online Course: Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? – https://www.onlinechristiancourses.com/did-jesus-rise-from-the-dead/

Online Course: The Bible You Never Knew – https://bit.ly/4vFWkpQ

Mike’s Book: https://a.co/d/08FK1q0h

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Frank Addresses Candace Owens’ Conspiracy Theories

When did “just asking questions” become enough to convict someone in the court of public opinion?

This week, Frank takes a closer look at several claims made by Candace Owens surrounding Charlie Kirk’s murder and asks a simple question: What does the evidence actually show? As he responds to listener emails about the alleged discrepancies in his account of the September 10th events and addresses the so-called CPR contradiction, Frank explains why possibilities, coincidences, and speculation should never be confused with proof. This episode will tackle questions like:

  • Why do minor differences between eyewitness accounts often strengthen rather than weaken credibility?
  • What makes evidence different from speculation, suspicion, or “gut feelings”?
  • How does confirmation bias keep people believing weak arguments?
  • How have logical fallacies fueled conspiracy theories surrounding Charlie’s murder?
  • Has Candace Owens been consistent in the claims she’s made?
  • Why do accusations without evidence undermine both justice and the pursuit of truth?
  • What does Occam’s Razor suggest about the most likely explanation based on the available evidence?
  • What do we currently know about Tyler Robinson and the upcoming trial?
  • How does Satan wage war against reality by promoting lies over truth?

This conversation isn’t about silencing honest questions. It’s about refusing to let speculation replace evidence, no matter who makes the claim.

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Resources mentioned during the episode (video clips in order of appearance):

Candace’s Podcast Episode with CPR Allegations – https://www.youtube.com/live/sKuYLNx3iRo?si=OG7MLsT-JJZkOJo6

First Compilation Video from Nathan Livingstone – https://x.com/TheMilkBarTV/status/2038471993813844008

Second Compilation Video from Nathan Livingstone – https://x.com/TheMilkBarTV/status/2070406164756808101

Jeremy Boreing Video – https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uwlV1BdONSU

Cold Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace – https://a.co/d/02jM6ANO

The War on Reality: Recovering Truth in a World That Celebrates Lies – https://thewaronreality.com/

PastorsBrief.com – https://pastorsbrief.com

America 250 Guide – https://crossexamined.org/america250

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What Happened to the 56 Men Who Signed the Declaration of Independence? with Bill Federer

Earlier this week, historian Bill Federer joined Frank to explore the biblical ideas that shaped the foundation of America. In this follow-up conversation, Bill returns to bring the Declaration of Independence’s most influential figures to life through their faith, their sacrifices, and the extraordinary stories of divine providence that many believed shaped America’s fight for independence. Join Frank and Bill as they answer questions like:

  • Who was John Witherspoon and what role did he play in America’s fight for independence?
  • What role did different denominations play in the formation of the 13 original colonies?
  • How can we sum up Judeo-Christian Western civilization in America using only one word?
  • Why do some people claim that it was a miracle (at least providential) how traitor Benedict Arnold was caught?
  • What happened after the Battle of Cowpens in 1781 that had even a British officer calling the rising and falling waters that aided the Americans “almost miraculous”?
  • What happened to Richard Stockton, Carter Braxton, and the rest of the 56 Founding Fathers?
  • What sacrifices did the Founding Fathers make after signing the Declaration of Independence and what ultimate price did some of them pay?
  • What’s the shocking history of British starving ships?
  • What can we learn from the Founders’ courage and convictions as we seek to preserve the freedoms they fought so hard to secure?

John Adams once wrote, “Posterity, you will never know how much it costs the present generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in heaven that I ever took half the pains to preserve it.” We need to preserve it, ladies and gentlemen, and the way you can do that is get informed and to stand up. Go to AmericanMinute.com, sign up for Bill’s fabulous email, and check out his books in the list of resources below!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined

American Minute

Miracles in American History by Susie & Bill Federer

America’s God and Country – Encyclopedia of Quotations by Bill Federer

The Independence Day American Minute with Bill Federer

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Deist or Christian: Who Were the 56 Men Who Founded America? with Bill Federer

How did America REALLY begin? As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, claims that the Founding Fathers were mostly deists and that Christianity had little influence on America’s founding have become increasingly common. But does the historical record support those claims, or are misinformed pundits trying to rewrite our past while jeopardizing our future?

Joining Frank to set the record straight is the one-and-only, Bill Federer, author and founder of American Minute. Together, Frank and Bill unpack the biblical ideas that shaped America’s founding, explore what made the American experiment so revolutionary, and examine why so many misconceptions about the Founders persist today. Tune in as they answer questions like:

  • Who was the first globalist in the history of the world according to the Bible?
  • Why did the founders want to escape the ruling of King George?
  • Where did America’s Founders get the idea that they could rule themselves without a king?
  • How was this idea different from the Roman Republic?
  • Do our rights come from God or the government?
  • How do we know the founders were Bible-believing Christians and not deists?
  • Who pioneered the concept of different Christian denominations living together in the same geographic area?
  • What event led up to the first Continental Congress?
  • What makes America’s constitutional republic so unique in world history?
  • What did Benjamin Franklin REALLY think about Christianity?

This conversation is only the beginning! Bill returns on Friday’s episode to share astonishing stories of God’s providence throughout American history–from unlikely victories to moments that seem almost impossible to explain. If you enjoy discovering the surprising ways God works through history, you don’t want to miss Part 2 of this fascinating series!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Miracles in American History by Susie & Bill Federer
America’s God and Country – Encyclopedia of Quotations by Bill Federer
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How to Detect Heresy: The Gospel of James Talarico with Ryan Crews

What are the consequences when a charming, seminary-trained politician misquotes Scripture and how can we discern biblical truth from error? Frank welcomes Ryan Crews, a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and CrossExamined Board Member, to examine the twisted theology of Texas State Representative James Talarico, who’s currently running for the U.S. Senate.

Using Talarico’s own words and video clips (not secondhand claims), Frank and Ryan compare his teachings with Scripture and explain why many of his views cross the line from theological error into outright heresy. In this episode, they’ll answer questions like:

  • Should Christians call out false teachers?
  • Which seminary is James Talarico attending and what are their beliefs?
  • What does James Talarico get right and what does he get wrong?
  • Why are atheists easier to understand compared to someone who claims to be a Christian but pours different meaning into what’s written in the Bible?
  • Did Jesus ever ask to be worshipped or claim to be God?
  • What is one of Jesus’ biggest “mic-drop” moments in the Gospels?
  • Do humans have a divine nature because we’re made in the image of God?
  • Is the Resurrection of Jesus just an allegorical story?
  • Is the Bible silent on abortion?

Before Christians allow any public figure to influence their understanding of Jesus, Scripture, or politics, they should first investigate whether that person’s teaching aligns with the Word of God. Tune in to hear the receipts as Frank and Ryan examine Talarico’s own words in light of Scripture.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Who Do You Say That I Am, James Talarico? Part 1 by Ryan Crews
The Incarnate Christ and His Critics
‘The War on Reality’ PREORDER NOW to receive your bonuses!
Pastors Brief

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The Outrageous Lies Americans Are Being Told About Reality with Nick Freitas

Retired Green Beret, husband, father, and former Virginia legislator Nick Freitas has spent a lifetime in demanding roles. Today he returns to share more bite-sized nuggets of wisdom from his unique life experiences while answering questions like:

  • What is biblical masculinity and femininty?
  • How are men and women being targeted with entirely different lies by the Left and the Right?
  • What are the biggest problems with progressive ideologies like socialism and Marxism?
  • How does Nick explain one of the weirdest partnerships in modern politics—the “Red-Green Alliance”?
  • Why is Islamophobia a bogus term?
  • Why does Islam see the Left and the West as “useful idiots”?
  • What’s the most important thing people need to know about the U.S. government and Constitution?
  • Why did God place the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden in the first place?
  • If Nick could make everyone in America understand ONE thing about Christianity, what would it be?

If you missed the first half of this conversation, you need to go back and get caught up! Be sure to follow Nick on your favorite social media platform and check out his new book, ‘The Manbook: A Point-by-Point Guide to Sucking It Up and Getting the Job Done‘.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Mic-Drop Wisdom on Marriage, Manhood, Lawn Care, and MORE!
Why the Man is the Head of the Household
Where to Follow Nick Online
The Manbook by Nick Freitas
Invite Nick to speak at your church! → booking@nickjfreitas.com

 

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Mic-Drop Wisdom About Marriage, Manhood, Lawn Care, Elon Musk, & American Prosperity from Nick Freitas

What happens when a former Green Beret, Virginia delegate, and homeschool dad gets tired of bad political and economic ideas and decides to start calling them out online? Millions of people start paying attention!

Known for his viral clips that mix sharp humor with hard truths, Nick Freitas has built a loyal online audience using his unique life experiences to share bite-sized nuggets of wisdom on a variety of topics–from marriage and parenting to politics, economics, and the growing war on reality. Tune in as Nick joins Frank to share important life lessons “learned the hard way” and answer questions like:

  • How did being in the military strengthen his Christian faith?
  • What are the unique benefits of marrying young?
  • How did sarcasm become his first language and where does the inspiration for his videos come from?
  • What important life lessons did he learn as a former Green Beret and Virginia State Delegate?
  • How did narrowly losing the Senate race against the current Virginia governor change his perspective on God’s timing?
  • How does the Left’s criticism of wealth and figures like Elon Musk expose their own ideological hypocrisy?
  • Is lawn care “racist” as some people claim, or have we officially reached a state of cultural psychosis?
  • Why is violence the inevitable logical conclusion of modern postmodern philosophy and leftist ideology?

Be sure to check back next week as Frank gleans more bite-size wisdom from Nick on topics like Islam, socialism, Marxism, the uniqueness of the U.S. Constitution, and so much more!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Follow Nick Everywhere Online
‘The Manbook‘ by Nick Freitas
Invite Nick to speak at your church! → booking@nickjfreitas.com
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Did the Universe REALLY Have a Beginning? Unpacking the “Battle for the Big Bang” with Dr. Stephen C. Meyer

Does science REALLY point to a beginning of the universe? If it does, why are some world-renowned physicists still searching for a loophole? On a mission to bypass the need for a Creator, alternative cosmological theories continue to emerge, but are they solving the mysteries of the universe or creating even bigger problems?

Fresh off the release of his remarkable film, ‘The Story of Everything‘, Dr. Stephen C. Meyer returns to discuss Sir Roger Penrose’s Conformal Cyclic Cosmology (CCC) and answer questions like:

  • What scientific evidence suggests that the universe had a beginning?
  • What is the Steady State Theory and why is it no longer accepted?
  • Who is Sir Roger Penrose and why are his latest cosmological ideas generating so much debate?
  • Does Penrose’s theory eliminate or confirm the need for fine-tuning of the universe?
  • What are Penrose-Hawking singularity theorems?
  • What is the Borde-Guth-Vilenkin theorem?
  • What do other physicists think of Penrose’s claim of a cyclical universe?

Later in the program, Frank answers:

  • How do we know who’s right about all this–Meyer, Einstein, Penrose, or some combination?
  • What are five M’s of the universe that require an explanation?
  • Even if Penrose is right (that the universe didn’t have a beginning) does that eliminate the need for a Creator?

Ready to dig deeper on this topic? Be sure to check out the resources listed below along with Dr. Meyer’s film, ‘The Story of Everything‘, available now on Amazon Prime!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
The “Battle for the Big Bang” Just Got Intense with Sean McDowell
Stephen Meyer Assesses the Conformal Cyclic Cosmology of Sir Roger Penrose with Sean McDowell
Sir Roger Penrose & William Lane Craig on Unbelievable with Justin Brierley
The Return of the God Hypothesis by Dr. Stephen C. Meyer
TheStoryofEverything.Film available now on Amazon Prime!
The War on Reality – PREORDER NOW to receive your bonuses!

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From Extreme Depression to Street Preacher: How God Saved His Life with Bryce Crawford

How does a suicidal 17-year-old battling anxiety, depression, and doubts about God’s existence, become the founder of his own ministry and one of today’s most influential young evangelists five years later? Since 2024, Bryce Crawford has already reached 2 billion people through digital media and is filling venues around the country at just 22-years old.

But Bryce isn’t interested in building a platform for himself. Instead, he’s using his influence to reach a generation searching for truth, purpose, and hope in Christ—even when it means stepping into environments where rejection, ridicule, and hostility are almost guaranteed. Together, Frank and Bryce answer questions like:

  • What life-changing moment happened when Bryce was in eighth grade and sent him into a deep spiral of depression?
  • What was the desperate prayer that completely changed his life at age 17?
  • How did Bryce become such a positive influence and effective communicator for the Gospel in only five years?
  • Why does Bryce intentionally go to places where Christianity is often unwelcome and what keeps him going when he faces rejection and hostility?
  • How can older generations be more effective when it comes to reaching Gen Z for Christ?
  • Why are some of America’s most secular cities like Boston and New York filling up venues to hear what Bryce has to say?
  • What surprising (and shocking) encounters has Bryce had while evangelizing at public events?
  • What kind of fruit has emerged from years of evangelism in places most believers would never go?
  • How do apologetics, truth, and grace all work together to bring people closer to the saving grace of Jesus Christ?
  • What is the “ministry of presence” and why has it become one of Bryce’s most effective outreach tools?

From crowded city streets, college campuses, pride events, gay bars, and everywhere in between, Bryce’s ministry is a powerful reminder that people are often far more open to the Gospel than we think. His story challenges Christians of every generation to move beyond fear, meet people where they are, and lovingly point them to the freedom and hope found in Christ. Please support the work Bryce is doing by visiting his website in the list of resources below!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
BryceCrawford.org
Preaching the Gospel at Pride Parade
Bryce Prays for Atheist Who Calls Himself “Atrophy”
Atrophy’s Baptism
My Testimony of How God Saved My Life
LGBTQ Member Wants to Legalize Bestiality
Preaching the Gospel at Gay Bars

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