There are a lot of things that are true but are hard to believe, but the fact that the Creator of our universe has pooped in a diaper is a big one. I mean, really think about that. And if your first...
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3 More BIG Questions: Fine-tuning? Feeling God? Inerrancy?
Does the scientific evidence fall short of proving the fine-tuning of the universe? Should Christians regularly "feel God's presence"? And since there are minor differences in the Gospels, does that...
Historical Bias, Objectivity, And The Truth Of Christianity
“Historians are biased and choose what they report. As such, history can’t be known.” That’s a typical objection to the ability to know history. If such objections prove that we can’t know history,...
The Privileged Planet – Designed for Discovery with Dr. Jay Richards
The fine-tuning of the universe is one of the most compelling arguments for Intelligent Design—so compelling that even atheists like Richard Dawkins and the late Christopher Hitchens have...
Was Jesus Really Born of a Virgin? Does It Matter?
"It doesn't really matter if Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit or by Joseph's seed. What matters is that Jesus came to earth, died, and was resurrected." This is more or less what was said in a...
3 BIG Questions About Homosexuality, Human Flourishing, and Hell
How do you convince non-Christians that homosexuality is wrong without using the Bible? Does human flourishing replace the need for God and the moral argument? And why does God create people that He...
What Really Happened at the Council of Nicea?
For many years, the Council of Nicaea has been the subject of much confusion among laypeople. The misapprehensions which have come to be associated with the council of Nicaea have, in part, been...
World Religions in Seven Sentences with Dr. Doug Groothuis
How much do you know about the major world religions? Whether it's atheism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, or one of the many Eastern religions, humanity holds a wide array of beliefs about who God...
Jesus: Santa Claus for Adults?
It’s common for atheists to be a “Grinch” over the Holidays and exclaim that Jesus is just a “Santa Claus for adults!” When I hear that claim, I immediately respond with a question: “What do you...
Should We Repent for the Sins of Our Ancestors? with Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager
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...
Pastoral Counseling and the Resurrection of Jesus
When reflecting on over forty years of pastoral ministry carried out in numerous forms and contexts, two recurring realities emerge as most prominent in my experience. First, people are often...
8 Lines of Evidence FROM EGYPT for the Exodus
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...
Do you Dare to Really Know Jesus?
If you would consider to dare to know Jesus, I invite you to give Him some serious thought today. Whether you’re a Christian or not, you probably claim to know Jesus, at least in broad strokes. In...
Top Ten Ways to Advance the Gospel at Holiday Dinners – 2024 Edition
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...
Biblical Archaeology: Bethsaida, Birthplace of Jesus’ Apostles
The possible birthplace of three of Jesus’s disciples has been discovered. Or, at least, revised. The city is Bethsaida. Besides being another place-name mentioned in the Bible, this town was also...
Walking in Unity with Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager
If you say the wrong thing about race, even innocently, there's a pretty good chance you'll be convicted and cancelled in the court of public opinion and maybe even the church. In fact, the election...
The Widening of God’s Mercy – Book Review
In the mid-1990’s a Theology professor at Duke Divinity School, named Richard Hayes, wrote a book called The Moral Vision of the New Testament: Community, Cross, New Creation, A Contemporary...
How to Make Disciples by Exploring Doubts with CORE Apologetics
What impact has CORE Apologetics made since its launch just a year ago? At last year’s SES Steadfast conference, CrossExamined Board Member Dan Hodges sat down with Dr. Ben Shaw, CORE's president...
Did the Idols of the Old Testament Actually Have Power?
One of the questions that people ask when they read through the Old Testament is “did those little statues that people worshipped actually have any power behind them?” Many scholars agree that...
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...
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