Are you missing ‘The Rush Limbaugh Show’? You’re not alone! Rush didn’t just comment on the news–he inspired millions, entertained countless listeners, and was a refuge for conservatives during some of the most turbulent times in recent history. But what else made Rush such a towering figure in conservative media? Who better to answer that question than someone who knew him best—his brother!

This week, New York Times best-selling author David Limbaugh joins Frank to celebrate Rush’s incredible legacy, reflect on his faith journey up until his passing in 2021, and discuss how David’s own dive into apologetics and Scripture led him to Christ. Together, they’ll tackle questions like:

  • Why did so many people disagree with Rush–and why might that actually be a compliment?
  • What made Rush a masterful broadcaster and sharp political commentator?
  • What role did faith play in the Limbaugh household growing up?
  • Was Rush a Christian when he passed away?
  • What surprising trait did Rush Limbaugh and Christopher Hitchens share?
  • How can we see Jesus throughout the Old Testament?
  • What ultimately convinced David Limbaugh to embrace Christianity?
  • How do the Old and New Testaments fit together as one story?

Join Frank and David for an engaging conversation filled with humor, memories, and powerful insights into Rush’s life, career, and faith. Though Rush’s voice is no longer on the airwaves, his influence and wit live on. And don’t forget to pick up David’s book, ‘Finding Jesus in the Old Testament‘, to dig deeper into how the entire Bible ultimately points to Christ!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

BOOK: Finding Jesus in the Old Testament by David Limbaugh

 

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Why does the papacy exist in Roman Catholicism? What did the recent death of Pope Francis reveal about his legacy? And why do so many modern liberals misunderstand the true role of the Pope—treating him more like a soft-spoken “social worker with a Mr. Rogers personality” than a defender of sound doctrine? This week, Frank sits down with the one and only Dr. Erwin Lutzer to talk about the sobering state of the world, the growing animosity towards objective truth, and why Christians should avoid the temptation to compromise as the world drifts further into confusion, political unrest, and chaos (mixed in with a dad joke or two!). During their conversation, Frank and Erwin will answer questions like:

  • What’s the first duty of a pope and what should the cardinals focus on when choosing a successor for the late Pope Francis?
  • How is Marxist ideology creeping into the church through ideas like open borders and emotional manipulation?
  • What signs of the end times are we seeing today?
  • How do atheists unknowingly demonstrate that God exists?
  • Why is it self-defeating to believe in your own personal truth?
  • What’s the difference between objective truth and “truthiness”?
  • How are Christians being tempted to sell the truth for social acceptance?

Tune in as Frank and Dr. Lutzer tackle what it really means to stand your ground when even church leaders seem more concerned with being liked than being biblical. In a world that’s desperately trying to reshape God into a tolerant, all-affirming figure, this episode will remind listeners that the real God still judges sin and calls us to repent as we seek His truth. It’s a sobering—but necessary—wake-up call with a few laughs along the way!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

WEBSITE: MoodyMedia.org
BOOK: The Eclipse of God by Erwin Lutzer
BLOG: The Pope’s First Duty by Edward Feser

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Is the rigorous pursuit of scientific knowledge compatible with a sincere faith in God? One of the greatest myths regarding God and science is that science has somehow disproven God. But the exact opposite is closer to the truth. If science has disproven anything, it has disproven atheism. How can that be?

The brilliant, humble, and always well-spoken, Dr. John Lennox, President of The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, joins Frank for a deep and wide-ranging conversation about the relationship between faith and science. From science and philosophy to personal testimony and practical wisdom, this conversation explores just a handful of the many books Dr. Lennox has written over the years, and why he believes Christianity is worth standing up for—no matter the cost. During their discussion, they tackle questions like:

  • How did an Oxford mathematician come to believe that Christianity is true?
  • Who told John that he needed to give up on God if he wanted a career in science and what was his response?
  • What was it like listening to C.S. Lewis give his last lectures?
  • What’s the “roast chicken” analogy?
  • Why can’t physics and chemistry explain the deepest questions of life?
  • What about the God of the Gaps argument?
  • Do the laws of nature prove that miracles are impossible?
  • What does John think is the best evidence for the resurrection?
  • After living out 70+ years of faith and reason is there anything he would do differently?

Listeners will enjoy Dr. Lennox’s engaging stories, clever analogies, and practical ways to communicate the Gospel of grace clearly in a skeptical age. Don’t miss this gem of an episode, and be sure to check out some of John’s fantastic books listed in the resources section below!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

John’s website: JohnLennox.org
The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics: TheOCCA.org
BOOK: Can Science Explain Everything?
BOOK: 2084 and the AI Revolution
BOOK: Cosmic Chemistry: Do God & Science Mix?
DEBATE: Richard Dawkins vs. John Lennox: The God Delusion Debate
DEBATE: Richard Dawkins vs. John Lennox: Has Science Buried God?

 

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Was the sacrifice of Jesus unjust? Is common ancestry true? And what will happen when Jesus returns? This week, Frank kicks off the episode by tackling a BIG question about the implications of Jesus’ death and resurrection, and it only gets more interesting from there! As he responds to questions sent in by listeners he’ll also answer questions like:

  • What is preterism and why doesn’t the Bible tell us when Jesus is returning?
  • Does regeneration come before faith?
  • How can tough marriages glorify God and is incompatibility a good reason to get divorced?
  • Why doesn’t God ensure that all people will become Christians?
  • What is irreducible complexity and is it consistent with the atheistic worldview?
  • How are digital distractions drawing us away from God?

Do you have a question for Frank? Send it to hello@crossexamined.org!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

BOOK: Stealing From God

ARTICLE: Is the Similarity in Human/Chimp DNA Evidence in for Evolution?

ARTICLE: What Will Happen When Jesus Returns?

BOOK: 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You

 

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What is a worldview, and how does it shape everything you believe and do? This week, Dr. Brady Blevins, Senior Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, joins Frank to talk about his brand new course, ‘Conversations with the Faiths: Worldviews‘, which explores the four major groups of worldviews and equips Christians to evangelize those caught in false ideologies and protect Christian churches against modern heresy. In this episode, Frank and Brady will tackle questions like:

  • What are the four major worldviews and why is understanding their differences so important?
  • What’s the best approach when someone in your life adopts a worldview that isn’t true?
  • Which worldview is taking the lead in our culture today?
  • How do cults and movements like Word of Faith, NAR (the New Apostolic Reformation), and Progressive Christianity subtly twist Scripture and infiltrate the Church?
  • What are the main characteristics of a cult and how do the four functions of math help us spot cults and other false worldviews?
  • What is a great parenting tool that can help kids become more discerning without sounding preachy?

Frank and Brady also examine how some of today’s most popular teachings deviate from biblical Christianity and you’ll hear real-world examples of false teachers and movements that are shaping minds inside and outside the Church. If you want to be equipped to defend truth and help others find it, be sure to check out Brady’s new course: ‘Conversations with the Faiths: Worldviews‘!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Brady’s website: Watchman Fellowship

Brady’s course: Conversations with the Faiths: Worldviews

Brave Books: BraveBooks.us

 

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Last week, Frank introduced three compelling reasons to believe in the resurrection, including embarrassing details and eyewitness testimony. In this midweek episode, he jumps back into more archaeological discoveries that include names of people involved in the death and crucifixion of Jesus and how the excruciating deaths of the eyewitnesses offer powerful evidence that they weren’t lying as well. He also answers questions like:

  • Did any of the apostles recant their eyewitness testimony and is it possible that they were hallucinating?
  • Were the apostles motivated to invent the resurrection story and should their testimony be dismissed because they were Christians?
  • Is martyrdom also evidence that Islam is true?
  • What does Spiderman have to do with the reliability of the New Testament?
  • Is the New Testament just a work of historical fiction?
  • Can other world religions be defended with apologetics?
  • Why are skeptics and non-Christians often motivated to reject Christianity?

Later in the episode, Frank draws from major cultural events in modern U.S. history—like 9/11, the OJ Simpson trial, and the Rodney King incident—to reveal how human bias can shape the way we interpret evidence and how “impact events” can help us in evaluating the historicity of the New Testament. If you missed Part 1 of this special Resurrection Weekend mini-series be sure to check it out in the resources section listed below!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

PART 1: The Top 3 Reasons Why We Can Believe in the Resurrection
BOOK: I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
BOOK: On the Resurrection Volume 2: Refutations by Gary Habermas
PODCAST: Did the Apostles REALLY Die as Martyrs? with Sean McDowell

 

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Did Jesus of Nazareth really rise from the dead? And if that’s the case, how should that impact our view of history and everything we believe about God and reality? With the colloquial Easter holiday coming just around the corner, let’s dive into the BEST evidence for the resurrection!

In this week’s solo podcast episode, Frank takes you step-by-step through three powerful reasons to believe the resurrection of Jesus is not only possible—but reasonable and true. Tune in as he unpacks the evidence that will challenge skeptics and strengthen Christians to trust and defend the Gospel with confidence. During the episode, Frank will answer questions like:

  • What is the greatest miracle in the Bible? (SPOILER ALERT: it’s NOT the Resurrection)
  • What are the four types of miracles that Jesus performed and what do they teach us about His divinity?
  • Why could we call them the “duh”-ciples of Jesus?
  • How do we know that Islam isn’t true? And what about Judaism?
  • What makes the conversion of James (the brother of Jesus) so compelling?
  • Why does Dennis Prager think that the Old Testament is telling the truth and what implications does this have on the historicity of the New Testament?
  • Why do some people refuse to believe in the possibility of a resurrection despite the evidence?
  • What 7 figures associated with the trial and crucifixion of Christ have been discovered via archaeology?

This episode will give you the tools to confidently defend the resurrection and explain why it’s the most significant event in history. As Frank explores the truth of the resurrection, listeners will discover why human life has eternal value, why Christianity stands alone among other worldviews, and how we can know the Bible is historically reliable. Plus, Frank shares a special invitation to join the CE team!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Come join our mission! Careers.CrossExamined.org

Testimonial from Wright State Univ.

BOOK: I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist

PODCAST: Live Free with Josh Howerton

PODCAST: Resurge with Josh Howerton & Josh McPherson

ONLINE COURSE: Conversations with the Faiths: Worldviews

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What’s the real history behind the Inquisitions, what do they reveal about the Christian faith, and could history be repeating itself? A few weeks ago, we unpacked the truth about the history of the Crusades and how (despite some behavior not condoned by Christ) they were military responses to Muslim aggression and saved Europe from being conquered by Muslim invaders. Most Christians at the time didn’t know what the Bible taught.

This week, the great Bill Federer returns to shed light on the rise of the first inquisitions, their lasting impact on both the Church and American history, and how these events connect to the biblical narrative. Join Frank and Bill as they tackle questions like:

  • What are some of the key events surrounding the Spanish, Islamic, and Portuguese Inquisitions?
  • What does Islam teach about those who leave the faith?
  • What is the “Divine Right of Kings” and why is it so dangerous?
  • Why was translating the Bible into English considered a serious crime?
  • How did Christian disengagement from politics open the door to more persecution?
  • Is religion really the root cause of most wars—and which worldview has the most violent history?
  • Who did Thomas Jefferson give credit to as the inspiration for his views on freedom of religion?
  • What is Jesus’ new way forward now that the Old Covenant law is obsolete?
  • Who in our culture wants to do an inquisition against Christians?

In this thought-provoking episode, Frank and Bill explore how political powers throughout history have exploited religion to gain control—often with tragic consequences. From assassinations to coerced conversions, you’ll get a gripping look at the real story behind the inquisitions—while also debunking myths and setting the record straight by looking at the facts! Want to dig deeper? Visit AmericanMinute.com to check out some of Bill’s books mentioned in the resource list below!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Bill’s website: AmericanMinute.com

PODCAST: What REALLY Happened During the Crusades?

BOOK: Backfired: A Nation Founded for Religious Tolerance No Longer Tolerates the Religion of Its Founders

BOOK: Three Secular Reasons Why America Should Be Under God

BOOK: Endangered Speeches: How the ACLU, IRS & LBJ Threaten Extinction of Free Speech

BOOK: Bullies and Saints

 

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How does someone go from co-founding one of the world’s most visited websites as an atheist to becoming a Bible-believing Christian? And what kind of evidence can shake a skeptical philosopher out of his naturalistic worldview?

This week, Frank sits down with Dr. Larry Sanger, co-founder of Wikipedia, to explore the surprising path that led him back to faith in Christ. Tune in as Larry shares how his early exposure to Christianity faded during his academic journey, how his curiosity was reignited by some disturbing cultural trends, and why he began to see the Bible in a new light. During their conversation, Frank and Larry will answer questions like:

  • When and why did Larry stop believing in Christianity?
  • How did Wikipedia get started and what does it teach us about human nature?
  • What was it about the Bible that inspired Larry to read through it with a critical lens and what passages intrigued him the most?
  • How did reading the Bible in 90-days change his perspective?
  • What do skeptics and apologists often overlook in the evidence for God?
  • Why is changing someone’s worldview so difficult and what’s the best approach to do so?

In this episode you’ll hear about Larry’s exciting new project and how his love for philosophy, a hunger for truth, and disillusionment with shallow arguments led him to reconsider the Christian worldview. From confronting evil in the world to exploring the design behind creation, Larry’s journey is both intellectual and deeply personal. If you’re curious about faith, philosophy, or how one of the internet’s pioneers found truth in Scripture, be sure to read Larry’s testimony on his website using the link below!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Larry’s Website – LarrySanger.org
Larry’s Testimony – How a Skeptical Philosopher Becomes a Christian

 

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Why do Christians think Jesus is the only way to Heaven? And what ultimately sets Christianity apart from other religions like Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism? In this midweek episode, Frank explains why Jesus is the only way to salvation and why good works or sincere belief in other religions won’t save you. Tune is as he also tackles questions like:

  • Does simply saying you believe Jesus is our LORD and Saviour enough to save you?
  • Why was Jesus’ sacrifice necessary?
  • Are all non-Christians going to Hell, even if they’re “good” people?
  • Why can’t a loving God allow everyone into Heaven, regardless of their beliefs?
  • Do you need Christianity to be a good person?
  • What’s wrong with the popular ‘He Gets Us’ campaign?
  • How are people tormented in Hell?
  • What’s the difference between justice and grace?
  • Why is the nature of truth inherently exclusive?

Later in the episode, Frank responds to a question from someone who attends a church that’s splitting over the issue of homosexuality. How should Christians engage with others in the congregation who don’t believe same-sex relationships are wrong? And more importantly, what kind of “church” doesn’t follow the teachings of Jesus? He’ll also dive into the topic of baptism—what Scripture says about its purpose, and whether it’s required for salvation. All this and more will be discussed in this special Q&A edition of ‘I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist’!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

BOOK: Stealing From God – https://bit.ly/41hLt91
BOOK: Street Smarts – https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310139139
BOOK: Tactics – https://bit.ly/3DgZ1bm
PODCAST: What Could Be Wrong About Love? – https://youtu.be/MettT5ToozM
Take a trip to Jordan, Israel, & Egypt with Frank! – https://bit.ly/4iUCUHi

 

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