Are Open Borders Biblical? with John Ferrer & Jason Jimenez

Dr. John Ferrer and Pastor Jason Jimenez return for Part 2 of their “4 I’s” series to tackle one of today’s most controversial issues by asking one simple question: What does the Bible REALLY say about open borders and immigration? You’ll learn:

  • What are the 3 key distinctions between legal and illegal immigrants in the Old Testament?
  • Aren’t open borders compassionate and based on Christian ideals?
  • Does the Church and the government have the same responsibility regarding how we treat immigrants and protect borders?
  • How does illegal immigration exploit immigrants?
  • What questions can you ask someone who is pro-open borders?
  • What are the 3 institutions that God created and what are their roles?
  • What’s more concerning, Christian Nationalism or Sharia Law?
  • What should we do as Christians if we know someone who is an illegal immigrant?

Are you currently working in ministry and want to stay up to date on today’s most pressing issues (like Israel, Islam, Immigration, and Identity) but don’t have a ton of time? Be sure to get on the waiting list for Frank’s new initiative, ‘The Pastors’ Brief‘, with Pastors Lucas Miles and Jason Jimenez, which kicks off soon in Fall 2026. We’ll be sending more details soon!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
3 BIG Reasons Why Every Christian Should Care About Israel + Immigration (Part 1)
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Johnson’s BIG Warning for Americans (U.S. Capitol Tour)
What is Sharia Law?
Wise Welcome: A Bible Study on Immigration by James Hoffmeier
The War on Reality (PREORDER NOW TO GET YOUR BONUSES!)
Pastors’ Brief – Intel Updates for Pastors on Today’s Most Impactful Issues
Expedition to Reality

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3 BIG Reasons Why Every Christian Should Care About Israel + Immigration with John Ferrer & Jason Jimenez

Why are so many Christians divided over Israel? And what does the Bible actually say about God’s promises to the Jewish people? This week, Frank welcomes Dr. John Ferrer and Pastor Jason Jimenez, recorded on site from CrossExamined Instructor Academy 2026 in Charlotte, NC, to kick off a two-part conversation on what they call the 4 I’s that Christians are struggling to think biblically about: Israel, Immigration, Islam, and Identity. In Part 1, they tackle the first two and answer questions like:

  • What are the theological, moral, and political implications of how we approach Israel?
  • What are the major views on the current state of Israel?
  • Is God finished with Israel, or do His covenant promises still stand?
  • What is the proper context of Romans 11 in regards to Israel?
  • What Scriptures reveal God’s future plan for Israel?
  • Why should Christians support an apostate Israel?
  • What does it mean to “bless” Israel? Should we agree with everything that Israel does?
  • What does Paul mean when he says the Gentiles will be “grafted” into God’s plan for the Church?
  • What is the Khazar theory?
  • How does anti-Zionism often become antisemitism?
  • Why does it seem like the Jewish people are constantly being persecuted?
  • Why do Christians need to understand Islam to understand Israel’s actions?
  • Why are borders important, and what does loving your neighbor actually require?

The conversation doesn’t end here! Join us next week as Frank, John, and Jason continue their conversation on immigration and tackle the remaining 2 I’s: Islam and Identity, and explore why both are essential for Christians seeking to navigate today’s culture biblically.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Johnson’s BIG Warning for Americans (U.S. Capitol Tour)
Read the Hamas Charter
What is Sharia Law?
The War on Reality (PREORDER NOW TO GET YOUR BONUSES!)
The Bible You Never Knew (BRAND-NEW ONLINE COURSE!)

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Is America on Stolen Land? Debunking More Historical Myths with Tim Barton

Is the history of America so dark and disturbed that we need to start over? Where could we go to learn the details of what REALLY happened? Tim Barton, President of WallBuilders, returns to the program to examine the original documents behind some of America’s biggest historical debates–straight from his personal collection of over 100,000 items! From slavery and the Treaty of Tripoli to Native American land claims and the biblical worldview of the Founders, Frank and Tim compare today’s most popular claims with the evidence that often gets left out.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • Why is it essential to understand the meaning behind Thomas Jefferson’s claim, “We hold these truths to be self-evident.”?
  • Did Frederick Douglass really believe America was fundamentally racist?
  • Why is the Three-Fifths Compromise one of the most misunderstood parts of American history?
  • What does the Treaty of Tripoli actually say about America being founded on Christian principles, and why is it so often quoted out of context?
  • In 1813 what did John Adams tell Thomas Jefferson about Christianity in a private letter?
  • What prompted Thomas Jefferson to learn more about Islam and what were his conclusions?
  • Is America living on “stolen land”?

Every nation is full of sin and America is no different. But what makes America uniquely different and prosperous is the influence of Christianity, which is always worth celebrating. For more information, be sure to check out Frank and Tim’s previous conversation from last week, along with the amazing resources available at WallBuilders.com!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Rewriting History? Debunking the Lies You’ve Always Been Told About America
WallBuilders
The American Story: The Beginnings
Lives, Fortunes, & Sacred Honor – NEW!
The War on Reality – PREORDER NOW TO GET YOUR BONUSES!
The Bible You Never Knew – BRAND-NEW ONLINE COURSE!

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Rewriting History – Debunking the Lies You’ve Always Been Told About America with Tim Barton

What if some of the biggest claims you’ve heard about American history aren’t true? For decades, Americans have been told that Christopher Columbus launched a campaign of genocide, the Founding Fathers were racist deists, and the United States was uniquely evil from the very beginning. While people of every nation have undeniably done evil (that’s why we all need a Savior), are those claims about America based on the historical record or Marxist propaganda?

If you think you already know America’s story, think again! This week, Frank interviews historian and President of WallBuilders, Tim Barton, who holds the nation’s largest private collection of original American historical documents (totaling more than 100,000 pieces!). So Tim’s insights come from what was recorded by the founders themselves.

Tune in as Frank and Tim answer questions like:

  • What stark warning is expressed in the old Soviet Union saying, “The future is known, the past is always changing”?
  • How did Tim and his dad collect so many original American historical documents?
  • Why do primary documents matter more than modern summaries and secondary sources?
  • What’s true, exaggerated, or simply false about Christopher Columbus?
  • Were America’s Founders really hostile to Christianity?
  • How has Tim helped college students recognize their blind bias against the Founders?
  • Where did the word “slave” originally come from?
  • Did American white people invent slavery, and how many founders owned and endorsed chattel slavery?
  • How has Marxist propaganda reshaped the narrative of American history?
  • When and how was slavery abolished in the United States and who first initiated the process?

You’ve heard the accusations. But in this episode, you’ll get the facts. Be sure to come back next week as Frank and Tim continue exposing some of the BIGGEST historical myths, including the idea that America is on stolen land.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
WallBuilders
The American Story: The Beginnings
Lives, Fortunes, & Sacred Honor – NEW!
The War on Reality – PREORDER NOW TO GET YOUR BONUSES!
The Bible You Never Knew – BRAND-NEW ONLINE COURSE!

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Anything But Christianity? Answering College Students’ Toughest Objections with Cliffe & Stuart Knechtle

Frank welcomes back father-son duo, Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle, to unpack the objections they hear most often from college students who remain unconvinced by Christianity, share how they respond to skeptics in the heat of the moment, and help Christians prepare for similar conversations. Tune in as they answer questions like:

  • What doubts about Christianity has Cliffe personally struggled with over the years?
  • Does the Bible condone sexism and slavery?
  • What’s the psychology behind our ABC – “Anything But Christianity” – culture and people who refuse to follow Christ despite the evidence?
  • What four key questions can be used to help non-Christians think more clearly about their current (false) worldview?
  • Was Jesus an ethical genius?
  • How did Paul’s teaching radically elevate the dignity of women in the ancient world and what context do most people miss in controversial passages like 1 Corinthians 11 and 1 Timothy 2?
  • How do intellectual skeptics like Bart Ehrman explain the recent explosion of scholarship centered on the historicity and evidence of the resurrection?
  • What are the 3 biggest obstacles preventing the younger generation from accepting a Christian worldview?
  • What encouragement would Cliffe give Christians who want to be firm and bold in their faith?

Whether you’re searching for answers yourself or hoping to have better conversations with skeptical friends, this episode will help you think through some of Christianity’s toughest objections. If you enjoyed this discussion, be sure to grab your copy of, ‘Demolishing Doubt‘, and watch the previous episode, ‘How to Demolish Your Christian Doubts‘, if you missed it last week!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Demolishing Doubt by Cliffe & Stuart Knechtle
Grace Community Church (New Canaan, CT)
Give Me an Answer
Follow the Knechtles on YouTube
Follow the Knechtles on Instagram
The War on Reality – PREORDER NOW TO RECEIVE YOUR BONUSES!
The Bible You Never Knew – BRAND-NEW ONLINE COURSE!

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How to Demolish Your Christian Doubts with Cliffe & Stuart Knechtle

Are you looking for answers about faith that will satisfy both your heart and your mind? As the host and founder of Give Me an Answer, Cliffe Knechtle has four decades of experience answering questions about God’s existence, the presence of evil in the world, and the reliability of the Bible. Now in their new book, ‘Demolishing Doubt‘, Cliffe and his son, Stuart, tackle the pain behind doubts, sharing true stories from their conversations on college campuses and their interactions with millions online.

Tune in as Frank, Stuart, and Cliffe answer key questions like:

  • How did Cliffe and Stuart get started in apologetics?
  • What major cultural shifts has Cliffe observed over the past 40 years, and why has he softened his approach?
  • What’s the story behind the Knechtle gospel stance?
  • What’s the best approach to take when trying to reason with a moral relativist?
  • Is it possible to be 100% certain that Christianity is true?
  • Why wouldn’t someone want Christianity to be true?
  • What does it mean to have faith?
  • What are 4 reasons why the New Testament is reliable?
  • How can doubts be a good thing?
  • What’s the incredible double-standard that many people demonstrate who doubt Christianity?
  • How do we know the New Testament writers didn’t invent the resurrection?

If you or someone who know is still wrestling with doubts and hungry to find greater meaning in life, be sure to share this episode with them and stay-tuned for a follow-up episode with Cliffe and Stuart coming soon!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Demolishing Doubt by Cliffe & Stuart Knechtle
Grace Community Church (New Canaan, CT)
Give Me an Answer
Follow the Knechtles on YouTube
Follow the Knechtles on Instagram
The War on Reality – PREORDER NOW TO RECEIVE YOUR BONUSES!
The Bible You Never Knew – BRAND-NEW ONLINE COURSE!

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“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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Donate to CrossExamined.org

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

‘The War on Reality’ PREORDER NOW to receive your bonuses!

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