What does it mean to be "woke"? This word is being used almost everywhere in our culture today by every side of the political and cultural debate. But have you ever stopped to define what it really...
Ever Heard of the Kezazah Ceremony?
We’ve all heard the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15. The boy cashes in early on his inheritance only to squander it all away. Eventually he comes to his senses and returns home. And yet, what...
Is It Ever OK for Christians to Mock Others? | with Seth Dillon of The Babylon Bee
Should Christians incorporate humor or even mockery into their apologetics? The idea of poking fun at another person's worldview may seem offensive to some. But would you believe that the prophet...
7 Reasons Why Baptism Is NOT Required for Salvation
Did Peter declare that water baptism is a requirement for salvation? In the book of Acts, Peter seems to indicate that all believers must be baptized in order to be saved and yet, the writings of...
Is Scientology Compatible with Christianity?
By Bobby Conway I’m often surprised to hear some of the beliefs that Christians contend are compatible with Christianity. One such belief is Scientology. As Christians we are expected to remain...
Misled: 7 Lies That Distort the Gospel (and How You Can Discern the Truth) | with Allen Parr
Are you unknowingly being misled by false teachers or by misunderstanding certain passages in the Bible? One of the problems with being deceived or misled is that you are unaware that deception is...
How to Culture-Proof the Next Generation | with Dr. Jeff Myers
This generation of young adults is totally committed to the idea that they are their own authority. Is there a way to help them understand the biblical worldview and also prepare them to defend it...
Why is God’s Word so Hard to Understand?
The following question comes from one our Crossexamined Community members. “Why did God allow the Bible to be written in a way that gives Christians an opportunity to misunderstand it?” This...
Are Miracles Impossible Because They Violate Natural Laws?
Are miracles possible? Many academics have ruled miracles out completely, claiming that miracles are a violation of the laws of nature. But is that conclusion reasonable? In this week's podcast...
What Does It REALLY Mean to Love Your Neighbor? Plus Q&A
How can you witness to someone who is apathetic about Christianity? Those who are apathetic to Christianity often have an “I don’t know, and I don’t care” attitude. What’s the best approach to...
What Does it Mean That “God Won’t Let You Down?”
We often hear in popular Christian songs and from pulpits that “God is never gonna let me down!” or “God hasn’t failed me yet!” Besides the tragedy of grammar (I mean, how does God not fail you...
Making Sense of God: An Invitation to the Skeptical (ENCORE) | with Tim Keller
How can you help secular people make sense of God? Cultural, emotional, and volitional obstacles often stand in the way of belief for skeptics, even when they are presented with reasonable...
10+ Questions to Ask Your Woke Boss
What happens when your job asks you to do something that conflicts with your religious beliefs? Do you just give in because it's easier than rocking the boat? The same people who say they are...
How Much Punishment Is Enough?
Many people reject the possibility of an eternal Hell because they feel that “the punishment doesn't fit the crime.” Some atheists focus on this perceived inequality between the sins we commit here...
The 5 Flaws of Transgender Ideology
How much truth can you tolerate? That may sound like a strange question, but people often have the tendency to suppress the truth when it doesn’t align with our own personal desires. Why? Because as...
Is Telling the Truth Transphobic? + Q&A
You want controversy? We've got it! In this midweek podcast episode, Phoenix Hayes joins Frank to discuss the expanded third edition of his book, 'Correct, Not Politically Correct: About Same-Sex...
What is Apatheism?
Apatheism was a term coined by the late philosopher Robert Nash.[1] It’s meant to describe the indifference or apathy some people have toward the question of whether God or gods exist. To be an...
Where is the Real Mount Sinai? (The Journey Continues) | with Tim Mahoney
More than a dozen sites have been proposed for the true location of Mount Sinai. But does any one of them show more promise than the others? That's exactly what award-winning investigative filmmaker...
How to Stand for Christ in a Collapsing Culture | with Dr. Erwin Lutzer
There comes a time when truth must be spoken, and a line must be drawn in the sand. But what happens when speaking the truth costs you your livelihood or your job? In this midweek podcast episode,...
Is the God of the OT the Same God of the NT?
There’s no shortage of accusations claiming the Bible depicts a vision of two Gods: the grumpy, moody, and often volatile, curmudgeon like God of the Old Testament, and the mushy, judge free,...