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Why Are Evolutionists Now Doubting Evolution? with Dr. Casey Luskin

Is Neo-Darwinism DEAD? Why are some prominent biologists and macro-evolutionists admitting that Darwinian evolution is in trouble and what’s fueling this newfound skepticism—even among Darwin’s long-time supporters? The answers may surprise you!

Joining Frank from the recent SES Steadfast conference is Dr. Casey Luskin, Senior Fellow and Associate Director of the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute and co-author of ‘The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith‘, a collective work that seeks to reconcile the complexities of the universe with the concept of intelligent design. Together, Frank and Dr. Luskin address the following questions:

  • What are some key differences between micro and macroevolution?
  • What did later research reveal about the Galápagos Island finches and how does it compare to Darwin’s findings?
  • What is epigenetics and how does it relate to the case for Intelligent Design?
  • Why are some biologists hesitant to openly share their doubts about Neo-Darwinism, while others are increasingly vocal?
  • What’s the difference between Darwinism and Neo-Darwinism?
  • What are the strongest arguments for a common ancestor?
  • Are non-coding regions of the human genome really “junk DNA”?
  • What about the God of the Gaps argument?
  • Are proponents of Intelligent Design religiously motivated?
  • What are the 4 basic L.I.F.E. problems found within macroevolutionary theory?

Tune in as Dr. Luskin shares his enthusiasm for Christianity’s role in the modern scientific revolution and examines the flaws in macroevolutionary theory that even staunch materialists are finding hard to overlook. And for a deeper exploration of how science complements the Christian worldview, be sure to grab a copy of ‘The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith‘!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Learn more from Dr. Casey Luskin: https://caseyluskin.com/
The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith: https://a.co/d/fku8uAc
Why the Royal Society Meeting Mattered, in a Nutshell: https://bit.ly/3YjWBiK
Digital Voting Guide and Excellent Presentations on Why Christians Should Vote: https://voteyourfaith.net/

 

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From Gangs to the Gospel: An Inside Look at the Faith Journey of Ruslan KD

Where do you go to find good Christian commentary on current events happening in pop-culture? YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other social media channels have created an almost endless online space for Christians to defend the faith and weigh in on cultural issues. But what has been the overall impact of Christian content creation and are most Christian content creators using their influence in a way that truly gives glory to God?

This week, Frank sits down with one of today’s most well-known and relatable Christian YouTubers, Ruslan KD. A refugee from Baku, Azerbaijan, Ruslan moved to the U.S. as a child and over the years slowly made the transition from being a troubled gang member to a devout follower of Jesus Christ. Covering a variety of topics from pop culture, to theology, apologetics, and even politics, Ruslan’s down-to-earth content has helped him gain a massive following, attracting Christians and non-Christians from all walks of life. During their conversation, Frank and Ruslan will answer questions like:

  • How did Ruslan transition from atheism to Christianity and what did his overall faith journey look like?
  • What makes Greg Laurie stand out as one of Ruslan’s favorite past guests?
  • How and why did Ruslan make the transition from a successful Hip Hop artist to a successful Christian YouTuber (seemingly overnight)?
  • Why is Ruslan such a big fan of the Joe Rogan podcast?
  • How is the current moral decline we see happening in culture leading more people to Christ?
  • What advice does Ruslan have to offer for Christian content creators?

As Ruslan shares his story, you’ll get the inside scoop (along with some shocking details) on his past traumas, and how all of this (plus an apologetics book recommendation) ultimately led him to lean into the good news of the Gospel. Regardless of your faith or cultural background, Ruslan will offer you a fresh perspective on trending topics that’s grounded in compassion and biblical truth. And be sure to subscribe to Ruslan’s YouTube channel for more cultural commentary from a Christian worldview!

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Follow Ruslan KD on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RuslanKD

Book Ruslan for a speaking event: https://www.kingsdreament.com/booking

 

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The Lazy Approach to Evangelism | with Eric Hernandez

Is it necessary to have all the answers to complex theological or cultural questions when talking to non-Christians? Absolutely not! But the fear of not having a response, let alone a convincing one, can be overwhelming, leading many Christians to shy away from sharing their beliefs. When you feel trapped in such situations, is there an easy way out?

Christian apologist and author Eric Hernandez knows a thing or two about how to navigate tough conversations with skeptics. This week, Frank invites Eric on the show to talk about his new book ‘The Lazy Approach to Evangelism: A Simple Guide for Conversing with Nonbelievers,’ a wonderful resource for Christians who want to be more effective as they engage non-Christians with the Gospel (think ‘Tactics’ combined with ‘I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist’!). During the episode, Frank and Eric role play through a lively debate Eric recently had with a feminist lawyer on abortion and answer questions like:

  • What are the 5 essential tools for “lazy apologetics”?
  • Rebutting vs. refuting – what’s the difference?
  • How did Eric stump a pro-choice advocate?
  • How can Christians defend the faith when talking to people who don’t believe the Bible?
  • What two principles did the Apostle Paul instruct us to use when dialoguing with non-Christians?
  • What did Jesus do when He was confronted with a well-packaged logical fallacy?

Evangelism can be tough at times, but it’s a lot easier when you get a good grasp on how to spot faulty and inconsistent ideas. As you’ll hear during this conversation, learning how to graciously shift the burden of proof to your opponent can make a world of difference. Want to learn more about how to master the art of lazy apologetics? Make sure to grab your copy of ‘The Lazy Approach to Evangelism‘ today!

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Eric’s book: The Lazy Approach to Evangelism
Eric’s website: http://www.erichernandezministries.com/
Debate: Eric vs. Feminist Lawyer on Abortion
Texas Apologetics: TexasApologetics.org

 

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Living in the DAZE of Deception | with Jack Hibbs

Have you ever believed something that you discovered later on just wasn’t true? In an upside down world where lies are well-packaged and truth is constantly suppressed, it’s no wonder that both Christians and non-Christians alike have fallen prey to mass deception. But if the Church is struggling to recognize truth from error, what hope is there for people in the secular world who aren’t being guided by the unfailing Word of God?

This week, Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills joins Frank to discuss the inspiration behind his brand-new (and already best-selling) book ‘Living in the Daze of Deception: How to Discern Truth from Culture’s Lies.’ Written in the midst of the unforgettable COVID-19 outbreak, Jack explores the different forms of deception that have been a stumbling block to Christians and secular society, and also provides guidance on how to detect it if and when it comes your way. During the episode, Frank and Jack will answer questions like:

  • Why did Jack initially reject the idea of writing this book and what eventually changed his mind?
  • How did Jack become the founding pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills and how did the pandemic specifically impact church attendance?
  • What convinced Jack to re-open his church during the pandemic?
  • Does the Bible instruct Christians to ALWAYS obey authorities, no matter what?
  • How are Christians being deceived by other Christians in church?
  • Is the transgender craze actually a “new” phenomenon?

Jesus warned us to “watch out that no one deceives you”, which is why it’s crucial for all believers to have a solid biblical foundation and to make disciples. As Jack shares personal encounters he’s had as a pastor, you’ll hear real-life examples of how truth can bring healing, even in the aftermath of past deception. If you want to avoid becoming a future victim of misinformation and doctrines of demons, make sure you grab a copy of ‘Living in the Daze of Deception‘!

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Jack’s book: https://a.co/d/ap0rzjS

Jack’s website: https://jackhibbs.com/

Jack’s podcast: https://podcast.jackhibbs.com/

Jack’s church: https://calvarycch.org/

 

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The Top 10 Hasty Generalizations That Plague Our Society Today

Have you ever had someone jump to false conclusions about you based on a single comment or tweet? That’s what you call a hasty generalization, and people on both sides of the political and theological aisle have been guilty of committing this logical fallacy, many times resulting in the marginalization of whomever is on the receiving end of the accusation. In this current season of political chaos, how can you speak your mind (and share the truth) without falling into the trap of becoming a victim (or maybe even a perpetrator) of these snap judgments?

This week, Frank addresses 10 hot-button topics in a single podcast episode! How will he cram so much in so little time? Hastily! In this lightning fast discussion on politics, religion, and logical fallacies, Frank will answer questions like:

  • Is it racist to care about border security?
  • Does being concerned about racial disparities mean that a person is “woke”?
  • Is it divisive to call out heresy in church?
  • How did Frank respond when someone called him a bigot?
  • Do Christians seem to carry a lot of political influence as of late?
  • What did the “He Gets Us” ad campaign get wrong…again?

Later in the episode, Frank responds to an email from a skeptic who made a few hasty generalizations in regards to the previous podcast episode featuring Eric Metaxas. Whether it’s political issues like border security and election fraud or theological debates like a young earth versus an old earth, we shouldn’t make assumptions without having sufficient information. Want to learn more about how to avoid hasty generalizations? Consider attending the Fearless Faith conference in Xenia, OH this upcoming weekend (February 16-17)!

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Are the New Testament Documents Historically Reliable? | with Dr. Ben Shaw

Do we have good enough reasons to believe that the New Testament documents are really telling the truth? One of the most effective ways to establish that Christianity is actually true is to demonstrate that Jesus rose from the dead. But do the Gospel accounts contain enough evidence to support a literal, historical, and miraculous first century resurrection?

During the recent Steadfast apologetics conference hosted by SES, Frank sat down with Dr. Ben Shaw of Liberty University, who is working alongside the great New Testament scholar, Dr. Gary Habermas, on four volumes of Gary’s magnum opus. Ben holds a PhD in Theology and Apologetics, serves as the president of the brand-new ministry Core Apologetics, and is also the author of the upcoming book entitled ‘Trustworthy: 13 Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament’, which will be released in 2024. In this week’s podcast episode, Ben and Frank tackle questions like:

  • How do scholars determine the dating of the Gospels?
  • Is there better historical evidence for Jesus than for Alexander the Great?
  • What has it been like working with Dr. Habermas on his magnum opus?
  • What are some of the most embarrassing details recorded in the New Testament and how do they support its reliability?
  • Should the Gospels be categorized as historical fiction?
  • What are the minimal facts that even skeptics like Bart Ehrman accept about the New Testament?

Early documents, eyewitnesses, and embarrassing testimonies are just a few pieces of evidence that show that the New Testament is a credible source for the historical Jesus. As you’ll hear in the show, mounting evidence for the resurrection continues to strengthen the claims of the risen Jesus, even causing non-Christians to acknowledge the evidence as valid. There’s no doubt you’ll be encouraged by what you learn in this discussion!

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Pre-Order Volume 1 of Gary Habermas’ magnum opus: https://a.co/d/0sl9qhu

Core Apologetics: https://www.coreapologetics.com/

 

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What No One Ever Told You About “Gender Affirming Care” | with Dr. Jay Richards

What are the ins and outs of so-called “gender affirming care?” Although it’s a well-known FACT that it’s biologically impossible for anyone to change their sex, the process for sex trait modification (which can include hormonal drugs, experimental surgeries, and a long list of life-altering and even deadly complications), continues to be promoted by the left as a solution for gender dysphoria. What steps can Christians, conservatives, and concerned citizens take to stop the practice of mutilating perfectly healthy bodies (children included) from happening in our own communities?

In this special midweek podcast episode, Dr. Jay Richards from The Heritage Foundation returns to talk about the horrors of “gender transitioning” and the gains that have been made to end the practice on minors once and for all. What are the 4 steps of gender-affirming care (which should be more accurately labeled as ‘gender identity affirming treatment’) and who are some of the surprising allies that have joined Christians and conservatives in the fight against this dangerous social trend? Listen as Jay and Frank answer all these questions and more!

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Connect with Dr. Jay Richards

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJayRichards

The Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/staff/jay-w-richards-phd

 

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Where Did Gender Ideology Come From? | with Dr. Jay Richards

Is gender ideology (a form of cultural Marxism) actually about saving “trans” kids, or is there an underlying sinister motive behind it? Somehow this specific brand of critical theory has managed to make its way into public schools, pediatric medicine, and now the White House of all places! But is there anything that Christians, conservatives, and concerned citizens can do about it?

During this week’s podcast episode, Dr. Jay Richards, Senior Research Fellow and Director of the DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family at The Heritage Foundation, Senior Research Fellow at the Discovery Institute, and Executive Editor of The Stream, joins Frank at the recent SES Steadfast conference to discuss the history of gender ideology and how it’s contributing to the crippling of Western society as we know it. During this podcast episode, Jay and Frank will answer questions like:

  • How is compassion being weaponized against Christians?
  • How do we know for certain that sex is binary?
  • Why is it imperative that state and federal laws define biological gender?
  • What are the implications if gender ideology is legalized?
  • Is there a connection between Gnosticism and gender ideology?
  • What is the ultimate goal of gender ideology and critical theorists?

Critical theories like gender ideology and CRT have proved time and time again to be cultural wrecking balls that reject reason. If non-Christians like Bill Maher, Dave Rubin, and Richard Dawkins are emboldened to speak out against this madness, what’s our excuse as Christians? This eye-opening podcast episode will expose the dire need for the Church to SPEAK UP and the inevitable consequences to follow if gender ideology ever takes over.

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Connect with Dr. Jay Richards

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJayRichards

The Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/staff/jay-w-richards-phd

 

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Hamas vs. Israel: It is NOT About Land

Was Hamas most recent barbaric treatment of the Israelis just the result of an age-old land dispute? That’s exactly what radical leftist groups like Black Lives Matter want you to believe, but they couldn’t be more wrong! What if this horrific massacre against innocent civilians by Hamas is giving us a glimpse into the true heart of Islam and the overall worldview of the Middle East?

In this midweek podcast episode, Frank confronts many of the myths being spread about the Israeli/Palestinian war(s) with a little help from Ben Shapiro’s most recent responses on YouTube. If the war isn’t actually about a land grab, then what’s REALLY behind such relentless Muslim aggression towards the people of Israel? Frank will address this issue and also touch on questions like:

  • What are 4 FALSE claims being made about the land in Israel?
  • How do we know this is NOT about land? (See the Qur’an, Islamic history and the Hamas charter!)
  • Did Jesus affirm the death penalty?
  • How did Christianity impact the rules of war in modern society?
  • Why shouldn’t we refer to members of Hamas as “animals”?

The Jews love life, while Hamas boasts in their love for death. Many of us don’t want to believe that people are so barbaric that they will brutally murder babies in their cribs and torture defenseless civilians. We don’t want to believe that this isn’t just a land squabble. As you’ll find out in this podcast episode, this so-called land squabble and “fight for freedom” is nothing more than a form of propaganda being used to incite worldwide antisemitism. As the details continue to unfold, remember to pray for peace in Israel and for the salvation of everyone, including those who want to see Israel’s demise.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Ben Shapiro’s video: https://bit.ly/46SWkGd

Palestinian Authority article: https://palwatch.org/page/34650

 

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Hamas vs. The Canaanites: Same Kind of Evil? | with Dr. Paul Copan

How can you negotiate with people who are intent on your destruction and are even willing to commit demonic acts to do so? The world watched in horror as the terrorist organization, Hamas, carried out the brutal attacks against innocent and defenseless Israeli citizens this past weekend, mercilessly slaughtering entire families, raping women, and dismembering young infants and children. Can these heinous crimes that we’ve witnessed offer any insight as to why God ordered the “utter destruction” of the enemies of Old Testament Israel?

In light of the recent terror attacks in Israel, Dr. Paul Copan sits down with Frank to reflect on this centuries old conflict and how it relates to some of the events that took place in the Old Testament. Paul will also talk more about his latest book, ‘Is God a Vindictive Bully: Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments,’ which was written to help Christians better understand the biblical and historical backdrop of the hostility between Israel and the surrounding nations. During the episode, Paul and Frank answer questions like:

  • Why won’t Palestinians make peace with Israel?
  • Why would God order people groups to be killed in the Old Testament? Isn’t that ‘ethnic cleansing?’
  • What’s going on with Frank’s Israel trip that was planned for November?
  • What are imprecatory prayers and what do they reveal about the human condition and the nature of God?
  • How long did God wait before He brought judgment to Israel’s enemies?

In the words of New Testament scholar, N.T. Wright, “If God is not wrathful, then He is not loving.” As Christians, we should pray for the peace and safety of Israel, pray for the innocent civilians caught in the middle of the war(s), and pray for the salvation of those involved in these attacks. But if God is truly as loving and as just as the Bible describes Him, can He allow such wickedness and evil to go unpunished for those who don’t repent? Absolutely not!

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Dr. Paul Copan’s website: http://www.paulcopan.com/

Dr. Paul Copan’s books: https://amzn.to/3RRjXe0

 

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