How much do you know about the major world religions? Whether it's atheism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, or one of the many Eastern religions, humanity holds a wide array of beliefs about who God...
Jesus: Santa Claus for Adults?
It’s common for atheists to be a “Grinch” over the Holidays and exclaim that Jesus is just a “Santa Claus for adults!” When I hear that claim, I immediately respond with a question: “What do you...
Should We Repent for the Sins of Our Ancestors? with Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager
Should reparations be paid to people who are the ancestors of slaves? After all, aren't reparations biblical? On this midweek podcast episode, Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager from The Center...
Pastoral Counseling and the Resurrection of Jesus
When reflecting on over forty years of pastoral ministry carried out in numerous forms and contexts, two recurring realities emerge as most prominent in my experience. First, people are often...
8 Lines of Evidence FROM EGYPT for the Exodus
Did the Exodus REALLY happen? Contrary to popular belief, archaeologists continue to uncover fascinating artifacts that point to the validity of the Israelites' Exodus from Egypt and even more...
Do you Dare to Really Know Jesus?
If you would consider to dare to know Jesus, I invite you to give Him some serious thought today. Whether you’re a Christian or not, you probably claim to know Jesus, at least in broad strokes. In...
Top Ten Ways to Advance the Gospel at Holiday Dinners – 2024 Edition
Are you dreading the upcoming holiday dinners where you'll be in close proximity with friends, family, and loved-ones who aren't Christians? Let’s face it—holiday gatherings with friends and family...
Biblical Archaeology: Bethsaida, Birthplace of Jesus’ Apostles
The possible birthplace of three of Jesus’s disciples has been discovered. Or, at least, revised. The city is Bethsaida. Besides being another place-name mentioned in the Bible, this town was also...
Walking in Unity with Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager
If you say the wrong thing about race, even innocently, there's a pretty good chance you'll be convicted and cancelled in the court of public opinion and maybe even the church. In fact, the election...
The Widening of God’s Mercy – Book Review
In the mid-1990’s a Theology professor at Duke Divinity School, named Richard Hayes, wrote a book called The Moral Vision of the New Testament: Community, Cross, New Creation, A Contemporary...
How to Make Disciples by Exploring Doubts with CORE Apologetics
What impact has CORE Apologetics made since its launch just a year ago? At last year’s SES Steadfast conference, CrossExamined Board Member Dan Hodges sat down with Dr. Ben Shaw, CORE's president...
Did the Idols of the Old Testament Actually Have Power?
One of the questions that people ask when they read through the Old Testament is “did those little statues that people worshipped actually have any power behind them?” Many scholars agree that...
Pastor Responds to Blowback from His “Vote Like Jesus” Sermon with Pastor Josh Howerton
Why do people remain shocked that a majority of Christians (and the nation) voted for Donald Trump? How is that voting like Jesus? This week, Frank invites Pastor Josh Howerton of Lakepointe Church...
Dear Christian: Please Don’t Unhitch Your Faith From the Old Testament
How should Christians understand the Old Testament? Since the birth of Christianity, this has been a topic of hot debate, and to this day many Christians don’t really understand how their faith in...
Is the Shroud of Turin the Burial Cloth of Christ? with Dr. Gary Habermas
Is the Shroud of Turin a genuine relic of Christ’s burial or an elaborate medieval forgery? One of the most fascinating artifacts tied to Christianity, this ancient cloth continues to puzzle...
Is Deconstruction the Same Thing as Doubt?
A clip from Skillet frontman John Cooper has recently been making the rounds on social media. In it, Cooper is heard saying that “it is time to declare war on this idolatrous deconstruction...
The Election Results and The Israel Dilemma with Timothy Mahoney
What could the election of the nation of Israel and the 2024 U.S. presidential election possibly have in common? This week, we're diving into both! Join Frank as he talks with investigative...
Top Apologetics Books for Beginners
Sean McDowell, professor of Christian Apologetics at Biola University, on his blog, lists the top ten apologetic books for beginners with short descriptions of each. He includes: Mere Christianity,...
Anxiety About the Election? What God Says
Feeling anxious about the 2024 presidential election? Take heart! God's Word has wisdom for us on all the big issues—government, leadership, rebellion, sovereignty, anxiety, and prayer. Listen as...
The DNA Replisome: A Paradigm of Design
The DNA replisome is one of the most remarkable molecular machines, involving a complex of different proteins, each of which is very specifically crafted to fulfill its role in the process of...