Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality with Abdu Murray

What does it mean to be human? And what if artificial intelligence isn’t just changing technology, but undermining our view of reality? Author, apologist, and founder of Embrace the Truth, Abdu Murray, joins Frank to introduce his brilliant new book, ‘Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality–and What To Do About It‘, that confronts the growing confusion around AI, identity ideology, and truth. In this episode, you’ll hear answers to questions like:

  • How is Abdu processing the murder of his father, and how did it impact his faith?
  • What happened at the trial?
  • What inspired Abdu to write ‘Fake ID’?
  • How does AI relate to the modern world’s obsession with identity ideology?
  • How has AI already managed to deceive high-level government officials?
  • Why are “hot takes” usually bad takes?
  • Why does Catherine Maher (current CEO of NPR and former CEO of The Wikipedia Foundation) deny the concept of truth?
  • What has pushed our culture into a post-truth mindset?
  • How does Abdu describe the two cultural “tsunamis” that are collapsing reality?
  • How does the Bible describe and predict this current cultural moment and what’s the solution?
  • What worldview drives transhumanism?
  • How does AI actually point to intelligent design?

Frank and Abdu will only scratch the surface of ‘Fake ID‘, but there’s much more to uncover. Be sure to pre-order your copy of the book and return next week as they continue the conversation in the midweek podcast episode!

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Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality–and What To Do About It

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CANCEL Megyn Kelly? Claiming Bible Verses? PLUS More Q&A

Should Frank ‘cancel’ Megyn Kelly because they disagree on some issues? The previous podcast episode with Megyn sparked a wave of critical comments from listeners, and this week Frank addresses their concerns head-on. Next, he answers a series of listener questions related to biblical interpretation, legitimate reasons to divorce, qualifications for church elders, evidence for the origin of the universe, and other questions like:

  • Why did Frank invite Megyn Kelly on the show?
  • What is the genetic fallacy, and why is it important to talk to people with different views and opinions?
  • What should you say to those who are slandering Erika Kirk and TPUSA?
  • How does the acronym S.T.O.P. help us understand how to read and interpret the Bible?
  • What’s the difference between a descriptive and prescriptive passage in the Bible?
  • What’s the danger of pulling Bible verses out of context?
  • How can the Biblical story be summarized in three short sentences?
  • What are the standards for elders and church leadership? Would being married and divorced three times disqualify someone?
  • Are abuse and abandonment the only legitimate grounds for divorce according to the Bible?
  • What is the recurring Big Bang theory and is the cosmological argument just a “God of the gaps” claim?

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Donate to CrossExamined
How to Interpret Your Bible Self-Paced Course
Top 10 Reasons Why Borders Are Biblical (Part 1)
Top 10 Reasons Why Borders Are Biblical (Part 2)
What the Bible Says About Divorce and Remarriage – Wayne Grudem
Divorce and Remarriage: EVERYTHING the Bible Says About It – Mike Winger
Is ABUSE and ADDICTION Grounds for Divorce? – Mike Winger
‘Change My Mind’ 2026 College Tour Schedule

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What the Mainstream Media Doesn’t Tell You About Immigration Law with Megyn Kelly

Why is the biblical (and common sense) purpose of the government to punish wrongdoers being reversed in Minnesota? Federal agents are being blocked from arresting criminals, local officials are shielding criminals from accountability while sweeping massive amounts of fraud under the rug, and anti-ICE agitators are disrupting worship services without any local police response? Who is in the right, legally?

Political journalist Megyn Kelly joins the program to expose the legal reality behind the radical activism happening in Minnesota and the growing conflict between the feds and the state. Drawing on her experience as a lawyer, Megyn explains clearly and concisely why sanctuary cities are defying federal authority, and why Americans (especially Christians) can no longer afford to stay silent as Islam quietly gains ground in the West.

Together, Frank and Megyn will answer questions like:

  • Why did Megyn become a lawyer and how did she make the shift into political journalism?
  • Does freedom of speech give us the right to protest and disrupt a worship service?
  • What is the FACE Act of 1994?
  • What’s the connection between BLM and the church agitators in Minnesota?
  • What will happen to Tim Walz, Jacob Fry, and Don Lemon?
  • Why does ICE face resistance in blue states but not red states?
  • How are sanctuary cities complicating ICE’s ability to enforce immigration laws?
  • What is the ultimate endgame of woke activism, according to Megyn?
  • Who has jurisdiction over immigration, the federal or state government?
  • Why is Islamophobia a bogus term?
  • Why should Americans take note of what’s happening in the UK?

Winston Churchill once said, “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to put its pants on.” If you’re feeling overwhelmed after reading through the latest news headlines and need clear and concise explanations of what the law says about today’s most complicated cultural issues, this is the episode for you!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Top 10 Reasons Why Borders Are Biblical (Part 1)
Top 10 Reasons Why Borders Are Biblical (Part 2)
Anti-ICE Agitators and Don Lemon Disrupt MN Church Service
Church Agitator ARRESTED…But is Don Lemon Next?
MegynKelly.com
‘Change My Mind’ 2026 College Tour Schedule

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The ‘Impossible Conversation’ Continues: How Can We Save the West? with Dr. Peter Boghossian

Buckle up friends, because it’s going to be a wild and crazy ride! Frank and Peter Boghossian pick up right where they left off from the previous episode, exploring the destructive ideology that currently dominates our culture, academia, and local schools. We’ve watched freedoms in the UK and Western Europe slowly fade away. Are we doomed to the same fate here in the U.S.? Tune in for the answer along with other questions like:

  • How did Peter use his creative writing skills to point out the ideological insanity of academia?
  • What makes the oppressed/oppressor lens so destructive?
  • What was Peter’s last conversation with Charlie Kirk?
  • Why does Peter think revamping teacher certification programs is the key to saving Western civilization?
  • How do universities operate as indoctrination factories?
  • Why does Peter think Europe is beyond hope?
  • Is “Islamophobia” a nonsensical term?
  • How can societies defend themselves from cultural and ideological collapse?
  • How does Peter define atheism and is he open to Christianity?
  • Is it possible to achieve meaning and purpose without the existence of God?
  • How does Peter ground objective morality as an atheist?
  • What is Peter’s advice to Christians and other listeners of Frank’s podcast?

WARNING: While there is certainly a lot to learn from the discussion, this episode explores sensitive topics and is not suited for young children. Please keep Peter in your prayers as he travels to France, and stay tuned to his YouTube channel and Substack for updates during the trip!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
The ‘Impossible Conversation’ No One Saw Coming – Part 1
A Manual for Creating Atheists
How to Have Impossible Conversations: A Very Practical Guide
Frank and Peter at UC Berkeley
Chaos at Berkeley: Free Speech Under Siege
Peter’s Substack
Peter on X
Peter’s YouTube Channel
PeterBoghossian.com

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The ‘Impossible Conversation’ No One Saw Coming with Dr. Peter Boghossian

How in the world could a Christian and an atheist have a civil conversation about the current political climate in the West? It’s easier than you think! As free speech collapses across Europe and ideological enforcement tightens its grip on the U.S., many are asking, are we truly “free” anymore?

This week, Frank is joined by philosopher Dr. Peter Boghossian, author of ‘A Manual for Creating Atheists‘, fresh off their surprise appearance together at the chaotic TPUSA event at UC Berkeley. Together, they examine why civil dialogue is breaking down, why Islam presents a unique challenge to Western civilization, and why the modern left seems incapable of self-correction. In this episode, Frank and Peter tackle questions like:

  • Why did Peter leave his position at Portland State University?
  • Why was Peter invited to the TPUSA event at UC Berkeley?
  • Why has the radical left “gone to crazy town” and seems unable to engage in meaningful dialogue?
  • Why do people who can’t form arguments call reason “oppression” and switch to bigotry and discrimination?
  • Why is it so important to have open dialogue with people who may disagree with you?
  • Why does Peter think Islamic immigration is an important topic that needs to be discussed?
  • What work did Peter do with prison inmates and what dangerous mission is he planning next?
  • Why does Peter care about freedom of religion even though he’s an atheist?
  • Why does a free society require free speech to survive?
  • Why doesn’t Peter publicize his events?
  • Why do facts often fail to change people’s minds?
  • Why does Peter call himself a “cultural Christian” even though he’s atheist?

In a world where people are starving for civil discourse, this light-hearted conversation between Frank and Peter is a breath of fresh air! Be sure to catch the next episode as their conversation continues on cancel culture, free speech, and how to ground objective morality.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
A Manual for Creating Atheists
How to Have Impossible Conversations: A Very Practical Guide
Frank and Peter at UC Berkeley
Chaos at Berkeley: Free Speech Under Siege
Peter’s Substack – https://boghossian.substack.com/
Peter on X – https://x.com/peterboghossian
Peter’s YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/c/drpeterboghossian
Peter’s website – https://peterboghossian.com/

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You Have a Decision To Make – Full Speech at #AmFest2025

At 31-years old, Charlie Kirk accomplished more for the Kingdom of God than many people do in their entire lifetime. While his death was a tragedy, there’s another tragedy heading our way if we make the wrong decision. What is it? Be sure to tune-in to this bonus midweek episode, where Frank delivers a powerful Gospel message at TPUSA’s AmericaFest 2025 in Phoenix, AZ.

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Should Christians “Agree to Disagree” About Homosexuality? with Dr. Robert Gagnon

Are Christian views on marriage and sexuality really “outdated,” or has culture slowly talked us into treating clear biblical teaching as a harmless disagreement? In this midweek podcast episode, Frank and Dr. Robert Gagnon continue their discussion by examining what the Bible actually teaches about homosexuality and why sexual ethics sit at the core of Christian morality. Tune in as they answer questions like:

  • When Jesus showed compassion to tax collectors and sexual sinners was he affirming their sins?
  • What was God’s primary purpose for food laws in the Old Testament?
  • Was homosexuality ever an “agree to disagree” issue for Jesus or the Apostle Paul?
  • Why does Paul specifically single out homosexuality instead of other sexual sins in Romans 1?
  • What are the three “new knowledge” questions?
  • What’s the underlying problem most people don’t realize when it comes to long-term and monogamous same-sex relationships?
  • What about the objection that the word ‘homosexuality’ wasn’t invented until 1946?
  • Should Christians attend same-sex weddings? And how can you refuse without losing relationships?

This episode challenges believers to examine who their true authority is and whether love, as Jesus defined it, still guides their convictions. Frank and Dr. Gagnon will also equip listeners with how to respond to today’s most common arguments and scriptures that are being misused to justify homosexuality and how to defend the true biblical position on marriage and sexual immorality. For a deeper dive, check out Dr. Gagnon’s flagship book, ‘The Bible and Homosexual Practice‘.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
What Does the Bible REALLY Say About Homosexuality? Part 1 with Dr. Robert Gagnon
The Bible & Homosexual Practice by Dr. Robert Gagnon
Would Jesus Attend a Gay Wedding? with Becket Cook
RobertGagnon.net
Follow Dr. Gagnon on Facebook
Follow Dr. Gagnon on X

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What Does the Bible REALLY Say About Homosexuality? with Dr. Robert Gagnon

Can a biblical case be made to justify the practice of homosexuality? Does science support the narrative that people are “born gay”? And what did Jesus really teach about sexual ethics in light of the Old Testament? In this powerful episode, Frank is joined by Dr. Robert Gagnon, arguably the world’s leading scholarly authority on the topic, to tackle one of the most divisive moral issues of our time. Drawing from Dr. Gagnon’s landmark book, ‘The Bible and Homosexual Practice‘, widely regarded as the standard work on the subject for over 25 years, they examine what Scripture and science reveal about the issue of homosexuality. Tune in as they answer questions like:

  • What was the initial response to Robert’s book?
  • How does the Bible define love?
  • What’s wrong with “loving” someone of the same sex?
  • What factors influence the likelihood that someone could be attracted to the same sex?
  • If homosexual practices are off limits because of Leviticus 18 what about eating shrimp?
  • What did Jesus say about Old Testament teachings on marriage, divorce, and sex?
  • Does loving someone require affirming all of their desires or behaviors?
  • How do same-sex unions compare to traditional marriage in terms of measurable harm and human flourishing?
  • Why does affirming homosexuality logically open the door to redefining all sexual morality?
  • Why was polygamy sometimes permitted in the Old Testament and is it still ok today?

This episode kicks off the new year with a topic that many Christians avoid, but one we can’t afford to ignore as biblical morality continues to be challenged in the public square and the church. Along the way, Dr. Gagnon shares how publishing this book nearly cost him his academic career, and why the truth was worth the backlash. Don’t miss the next episode where Frank and Dr. Gagnon continue unpacking the cultural and theological consequences of redefining God’s design for sexuality.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

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The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics
Website – RobertGagnon.net
Follow Dr. Gagnon on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/robert.a.gagnon.56
Follow Dr. Gagnon on X – https://x.com/RobertAJGagnon1

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Why I Left Islam and Became a Christian – Apostate Prophet Shares His Powerful Testimony (Part 2)

Ex-muslim turned Christian, Ridvan Aydemir aka “Apostate Prophet”, returns to the program to continue his conversation with Frank about theological problems with Islam and his recent conversion from atheism to Christianity. Together they answer questions like:

  • What role did David Wood play in his conversion from atheism to Christianity?
  • As an ex-Muslim, how did visiting Jerusalem change his point of view on Judaism?
  • Why is the resurrection of Jesus essential to the truth of Christianity?
  • Do we need 100% certainty to believe that anything is true?
  • Why is living a Christian life more fulfilling than any other worldview?
  • What inspirational words did Charlie Kirk share with Ridvan shortly before his death?
  • What advice would Ridvan give to Christians who want to evangelize to Muslims?

There’s even more important insights to share, so be sure to stay tuned for a future episode with the Apostate Prophet where he shares even more advice on evangelizing Muslims, the Hamas-Israel conflict, misunderstandings between Muslims and Christians, and why radical Islam has no place in the West!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Ex-Muslim Tells Americans The Truth About Islam
How God Destroyed My Atheism with David Wood
Charlie Kirk and Apostate Prophet on Islam
ApostateProphet.com
The Apostate Prophet YouTube Channel
Follow the Apostate Prophet on X

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Why I Left Islam and Became a Christian – Apostate Prophet Shares His Powerful Testimony

What makes a devout Muslim from Turkey walk away from Islam in the face of extreme hostility? This week, Frank sits down with Ridvan Aydemir (better known online as the Apostate Prophet) whose stunning journey took him from Islam, to atheism, to Christianity. AP opens up about escaping the grip of Islamic doctrine, confronting the violence embedded in its worldview, and discovering the evidence that finally led him to Christ. You’ll also hear how an unlikely friendship with Christian apologist David Wood helped reshape his search for truth. During their conversation, Frank and AP answer questions like:

  • What was the tipping point that broke Ridvan’s confidence in Islam?
  • Why is leaving Islam so dangerous, and why do so many ex-Muslims become outspoken activists?
  • How did Ridvan’s family react to his decision?
  • What’s one thought-provoking question Christians can ask Muslims to put a pebble in their shoe?
  • What are some of the key differences between the Quran and the Bible?
  • Why is Islam NOT a “religion of peace” like so many people claim?
  • What is the Islamic Dilemma and how can it be used to move Muslims closer to the truth of Christianity?
  • How do Muslims explain why there are so many different versions of the Quran?
  • Why did Ridvan call himself an agnostic-atheist for almost 10 years?

Be sure to check out AP’s YouTube channel which is packed with eye-opening videos that break down the Islamic worldview, expose its dangers, and equip Christians to reach Muslims with the truth. And stay tuned for the next episode where Ridvan explains more in depth his journey from atheism to Christianity!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Charlie Kirk & Apostate Prophet on Islam
The Islamic Dilemma from David Wood
43 Scientific Mistakes in the Quran
Mohammed Hijab DESTROYS the Islamic Dilemma!! with David Wood & Michael Jones
ApostateProphet.com
The Apostate Prophet YouTube Channel
Follow the Apostate Prophet on X

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