Boy Swept Away by Floodwaters: Why Didn’t God Save Him? | with Dr. Clay Jones and Dan Hodges

How could a good God allow such evil, pain, and suffering to take place in this world? And why doesn’t He intervene to save good people or young children when disaster strikes? The aftermath and utter devastation caused by Hurricane Helene has many questioning, “Where is God when things go wrong”? What is the best way to address these questions and how can we find God and meaning for life in the midst of these tragic events?

Life has been especially hard for those in the western part of North Carolina since Hurricane Helene struck last week, leaving residents without access to food and water, and claiming the lives of countless victims due to unprecedented flash flooding and fallen debris. During this week’s podcast episode, Frank sits down with Dr. Clay Jones (instructor of the upcoming OCC course ‘Why Does God Allow Evil?‘) and Dan Hodges (CrossExamined Board Director and Hurricane Helene survivor) to discuss the problem of evil and some of the heartbreaking stories emerging in light of the recent storm. Frank, Clay, and Dan will answer questions like:

  • What led Clay to write one of Frank’s all-time favorite books on evil, ‘Why Does God Allow Evil?‘
  • How can ordinary people commit extraordinary evil?
  • What’s the difference between being “good” and being “nice”?
  • Why do difficult times often bring out the best in people?
  • What did Dan see and experience after the storm in WNC and how can we help the survivors and volunteers?
  • Why didn’t Jesus save 7-year old Micah who was swept away by floodwaters? What did his aunt say about that?
  • How has Clay’s personal battle with cancer impacted his writing and teaching on this topic?
  • How can you help victims with physical and spiritual needs?

 

There will undoubtedly be tough days ahead for Helene survivors as they move forward and try to pick up the pieces. This is a sobering episode, but we trust that it will not only bring hope to those who are in a dark season right now, but also remind us of the good news of the Gospel when we inevitably encounter hardships in our own lives. We know you’ll benefit from hearing even more of Dr. Clay Jones’ insights on the problem of evil, so consider signing up for the PREMIUM online course ‘Why Does God Allow Evil?‘ which kicks off soon on 10/23!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Micah’s Story (New York Post article): https://bit.ly/3Yb4JU3

Clay’s Online Course: Why Does God Allow Evil?

Clay’s Book: Why Does God Allow Evil?

Give to Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

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Top 10 Philosophical Challenges Christian Students Face at Secular Universities | with Dr. Owen Anderson – Part 2

Are secular universities intentionally shaping a generation of Marxists? Parents and students need to be aware of the social and political atmosphere that awaits them when they step foot on a college campus. How should Christian students respond when they encounter professors and peers pushing views that are in high opposition with their faith?

Last week, Dr. Owen Anderson shared five key philosophical challenges Christian students will likely face during their college years. This week, he’s back with five more, breaking down the flaws in these worldviews, how they infiltrated universities, and how to defend Christianity against them.

  • Are some professors secretly promoting Marxist ideas?
  • Why is student activism at an all-time high and how are colleges preying on the 18-25 age group?
  • Is logic being dismissed as a “white” concept?
  • How are existentialism, Marxism, and LGBTQ+ ideologies working together to steer students away from truth?

Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation that will help Christian parents and students stay grounded in biblical truth and resist woke indoctrination!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Podcast: Part 1 with Dr. Owen Anderson
Blog post: Ten Philosophical Challenges Christian Students Face at Secular University
Owen’s Website: https://drowenanderson.com/
Owen’s Substack: https://drowenanderson.substack.com/

 

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Top 10 Philosophical Challenges Christian Students Face at Secular Universities with Dr. Owen Anderson

Every college student faces difficult situations, but Christian students at secular universities often encounter unique challenges designed to dismantle their faith. How can these students (and Christians everywhere) stay strong and defend their beliefs in environments that are hostile to their worldview?

A few episodes ago, Frank sat down with Arizona State University Professor Dr. Owen Anderson, who is currently in litigation with the university due to discrimination against his Christian faith. This week, he’s back with an update and to share the 10 biggest philosophical challenges Christian students should prepare for in college. Together, Frank and Owen tackle questions like:

  • Are Christian students being targeted by their professors?
  • Is pragmatism the standard for truth?
  • How should Bible-believing Christians understand the concept of true happiness?
  • Why is it important for Christians to learn the law of non-contradiction?
  • Are college students paying BIG money to learn nothing?

Tune in as Dr. Anderson unpacks the first FIVE challenges with real-life examples from ASU and other secular campuses. And don’t miss the upcoming midweek podcast for the remaining five challenges along with even more insights on how to survive college as a Christian!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Blog post: Ten Philosophical Challenges Christian Students Face at Secular University
Owen’s Website: https://drowenanderson.com/
Owen’s Substack: https://drowenanderson.substack.com/

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Open Borders: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? | with Hedieh Mirahmadi

How do you express concerns about illegal immigration without sounding like a racist? And is it irrational to be Islamophobic? Speaking out against open border policies can get you canceled, but should that fear outweigh the risks of unvetted, undocumented immigrants flooding into the country? Is the real goal of unchecked immigration to weaken Christianity? If so, can Christians and Conservatives do anything in an attempt to sustain the infrastructure of America before it’s too late?

Picking up right where they left off in the last podcast, Frank and Hedieh Mirahmadi continue their discussion about the potential destruction that the West is facing in light of mass immigration and the rise of radical Islam. How could America do a better job of vetting people from Muslim countries? Why is the far left’s alliance with Islam illogical? How has the Biden-Harris Administration emboldened antisemitism? Does Trump have the power to take down the Deep State if he wins the next election? They’ll tackle all these topics and much more in this special follow-up episode!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Hedieh’s website: Ressurect Ministry

 

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Former Undercover Counter-Terrorism Agent Speaks Out | with Hedieh Mirahmadi

With the encroaching geopolitical movement of Islam and the influx of immigrants from all over the world through our open borders, what future lies ahead for the West, and where are we when it comes to national security? Are we more vulnerable to terrorism today than we were before 9/11? Have we learned from the past, or is America on the verge of repeating history?

Buckle up for an eye-opening discussion with Dr. Hedieh Mirahmadi, a former Muslim and undercover counterterrorism operative who has served five presidents and worked with the U.S. government for over 20 years. Hedieh will share her unique insights into the U.S. efforts to combat Islamic jihadist extremism in Muslim nations along with her concerns surrounding the shift in focus from Islamic terrorism to domestic terrorism. During their conversation, Frank and Hedieh will answer questions like:

  • How was Hedieh originally led into Islam and how did she become an FBI informant?
  • What’s happening with immigration in the UK and what does it reveal about the potential future of the U.S.?
  • How did Islamic extremism replace mainstream Islam in places like Africa, Asia, and the Middle East?
  • Why would the CIA fund Bin Laden? And were there clear warnings in advance about 9/11 that were overlooked by government officials?
  • Is the spread of disinformation a true threat to the American people?
  • Is democracy achievable in Muslim nations? And what’s the relationship between Islam and Marxism?

 

Don’t miss the upcoming midweek episode where Hedieh and Frank further explore the rise of radical Islam, its implications for the Church, and what can be done to protect the West! And be sure to visit Hedieh’s website to learn more about her work and stay informed on these critical issues!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

ResurrectMinistry.com

 

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Where Do Democrats Stand on Major Issues? | with Wintery Knight and Desert Rose

Christian apologists Wintery Knight and Desert Rose return to the program to continue their conversation on ‘How to Love Your Neighbor Through Politics.’ On the last episode, Knight and Rose discussed socialism, abortion, and the past voting record of Kamala Harris. Today, they cover in rapid-fire-succession where the Democratic platform stands on other “important matters of the law” (Mt. 23:23) that will affect the lives of people and the wellbeing of our country.

What is the Equality Act and what will be its negative implications on Christians and religious freedom? Why won’t price controls work? Where does the Harris administration stand when it comes to law enforcement and public safety? Is being compassionate the purpose of government? What does the current data say about immigration, sex trafficking, and open borders? What policies led to a 98.2% increase in the cost of electricity in California? And more.

Stay tuned for a future episode that covers the pros and cons of the Republican platform, and be sure to check out VoteYourFaith.net for more great resources on how to make a biblically informed decision when you’re standing in the voting booth this November.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

BOOK: Money, Greed, and God by Jay Richards
WEBSITE: Wintery Knight
WEBSITE: An Affair With Reason
PDF with article links: https://bit.ly/LoveYourNeighborThroughPolitics

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Witchcraft on Campus? Dr. Owen Anderson Exposes ASU’s Anti-Christian Agenda

For this special edition midweek podcast episode, Dr. Owen Anderson returns to expose more of what’s going on at Arizona State University and how it’s specifically singling out Christian and conservative faculty members. Last week, they talked about how Owen became the target of ASU when he was ordered to accept their DEI training and change the course syllabus for his introduction to Christianity course. In this episode, they discuss the infiltration of Marxism (and witchcraft!) that Dr. Anderson has personally witnessed during his time at the largest state college in the United States.

How is the Honors College at ASU promoting witchcraft? How is Christianity the real enemy of people promoting this on campus? Why is cultural Marxism attractive to a lot of Christians and why is philosophy so important these days? Why doesn’t Dr. Anderson just quit his job and teach at a Christian school? What should students do to prepare to go to a secular university? All this and more will be discussed in this BONUS episode of the ‘I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist’ podcast!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Owen’s Website: https://drowenanderson.com/
Owen’s Substack: https://drowenanderson.substack.com/

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Christian Professor Fights DEI “Whiteness” Discrimination at Arizona State University | with Dr. Owen Anderson

Are Christian professors being discriminated against at public universities because of their faith? And when did it become unacceptable for Christians to teach students about the historic Christian worldview from a biblical perspective on a secular campus? Something strange is happening behind the scenes at Arizona State University and a tenured (Christ-following) professor is now choosing to fight back and speak out against the corruption taking place!

This week, Dr. Owen Anderson, professor of philosophy and religious studies at Arizona State University, joins Frank on the podcast to share how he found himself at odds with the university, and what he’s doing to bring awareness to what appears to be a clear case of discrimination against Christians on campus. Does ASU have the right to enforce syllabus changes just because professor Anderson is a Christian, or have they violated his constitutional rights to speak (and teach) freely? Frank and Owen will dive deep into the answer as well as tackle questions like:

  • What types of changes did ASU want Owen to make to the course syllabus?
  • Should Christian professors be forced to teach about Christianity as if they were skeptics like Bart Ehrman?
  • What help is available for Christians who face workplace discrimination?
  • What is the philosophy of “whiteness” according to DEI training?
  • How has ASU specifically singled out Owen and other Christian (or conservative) professors on campus?
  • Are universities being used to push anti-Christian bias?

This episode is nothing less of a cautionary tale of what can happen when college campuses go woke! But stay tuned, because this conversation’s just getting started! Be sure to check back in early next week to hear Frank and Owen wrap up their discussion about what’s happening at ASU and other universities across the country.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Owen’s Website: https://drowenanderson.com/
Owen’s Substack: https://drowenanderson.substack.com/

 

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Have We Lost Our Minds? | with Dr. Stan Wallace

What’s the correlation between the soul, the brain, and the mind? Many Christians today struggle to grasp the concept of an immaterial soul and how it impacts us physically and mentally.

For this midweek podcast, Frank sits down with Dr. Stan Wallace to discuss his book, ‘Have We Lost Our Minds?: Neuroscience, Neurotheology, the Soul, and Human Flourishing‘, which exposes the errors that even some Christians are making in their denial of the soul and challenges Christians to come to a sound understanding of how the soul functions in relation to the body. As the president and CEO of Global Scholars, Stan has made it his mission to equip Christian professors around the world to have a redemptive influence among their students and colleagues. Frank and Stan will answer questions like:

  • Is there really an attack on the soul and has neuroscience disproven its existence?
  • What is (Cartesian) dualism?
  • Why is it important to know the different characteristics of the soul?
  • Why are some Christians denying the existence of the soul and what does the Bible say about the soul?
  • Who are today’s leading neurotheologians and what’s causing them to form false conclusions about the reality of the soul?
  • How are beliefs surrounding the immaterial world impacting the rise of transgenderism?
  • How should near death experiences be factored into discussions on the soul and the mind?

Later in the episode, Stan will also uncover the six capacities of the human soul as well as explore three ways that we can approach the make-up of the human body. As you’ll hear during their talk, being aware of how mind, body, and soul work together is an important aspect of understanding the biblical worldview. So put on your thinking cap and get ready for an enlightening discussion on some of the ins and outs of soul-body theology!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Stan’s Book: Have We Lost Our Minds?
Stan’s Website: StanWallace.org
For Christian professors: GlobalScholars.org

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How to Love Your Neighbor Through Politics | with Wintery Knight & Desert Rose

What’s the best way to love your neighbor? Christians have a biblical responsibility to love their neighbors by being politically engaged, which is why we’re kicking off a series of very important podcast episodes this fall with the #1 goal of educating you on where each party stands on important cultural, moral, and economical issues.

On today’s episode, Frank is joined by special two guests, Wintery Knight and Desert Rose, who have experienced firsthand the negative implications of what happens when a country loses sight of biblical values and goes totally off the rails. How can we prevent the same mistakes from happening here in America? They’ll answer questions like:

  • What is socialism and was Jesus a socialist?
  • Is a forced redistribution of wealth the answer to America’s problems?
  • Does the Book of Acts prescribe some sort of communism or socialism?
  • How different (or similar) are the parties when it comes to pushing for socialism?
  • What are the problems we see in other countries with socialism and universal health care?
  • Based on her previous track record, where does Kamala Harris stand on the abortion issue?

 

When you hear about some of the things that are already happening in our country, it may seem like all hope is lost. But it’s not too late to turn the tide which is why this election cycle is so critically important! As Christians, our eternal hope will always be in the saving grace of Jesus Christ, but that doesn’t mean we should sit out the 2024 presidential election just because we don’t like either candidate. Be sure to share this episode with a friend and stay tuned for a future episode with Knight and Rose, along with the rest of our political series and the livestream with Frank and Pastor Jack Hibbs on THURS. 9/12 at 9:00 PM ET – How to Love Your Neighbor Through Politics: A Bold & Biblical Approach.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

WEBSITE: Wintery Knight
WEBSITE: An Affair With Reason
PDF with article links: https://bit.ly/LoveYourNeighborThroughPolitics
9/12 LIVESTREAM WITH JACK HIBBS: How to Love Your Neighbor Through Politics: A Bold & Biblical Approach

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