Is Atheism Dead? 3 Scientific Arguments for God They Can’t Explain with Dr. Stephen C. Meyer

What are some of the most difficult arguments for atheists or agnostics to answer that support the conclusion that God exists? Dr. Stephen C. Meyer returns to the program to continue his discussion with Frank on his brilliant new film, ‘The Story of Everything‘, coming soon to a theatre near you APRIL 30th-MAY 6th. It focuses on three major scientific arguments that have come up over the past 100 years that reveal a hidden hand behind the creation and sustainability of the universe.

Together, they answer questions like:

  • What is the fine-tuning argument and why do atheists have a hard time refuting it?
  • What are the three levels of fine-tuning we see in the universe?
  • What is the multiverse hypothesis and is it valid?
  • Do we live in the matrix? What about aliens?
  • Why can’t some atheists “allow a divine foot in the door”?
  • Who is Alan Sandage and how did he inspire Dr. Meyer?
  • How does objective morality fit in with all of this?
  • Is seeing always believing?
  • What’s the current status of naturalistic origin of life studies? Any progress or new discoveries there?
  • Are scientists today moving back to the God hypothesis?
  • How does a hidden hand behind our universe give life meaning?

Don’t forget, ‘The Story of Everything‘ will only be available in theatres for a limited time! It’s a great conversation starter for believers and skeptics alike, and will be extremely helpful for teenage and college students who often find themselves questioning the meaning of life. Please spread the word and support this amazing film!

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TheStoryofEverything.film in theatres APRIL 30-MAY 6!
Return of the God Hypothesis by Dr. Stephen C. Meyer
The Signature in the Cell by Dr. Stephen C. Meyer
Darwin’s Doubt by Dr. Stephen C. Meyer
Hollywood Progressive review article by Peter McLaren
Wall Street Journal review article by Peter Robinson

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What is the Story of Everything? with Dr. Stephen C. Meyer

Where did the universe come from? How did life begin? And is there a purpose behind it all? If you’re looking for the answers to life’s BIGGEST questions, look no further than ‘The Story of Everything‘, coming soon to a theatre near you APRIL 30th-MAY 6th.

Inspired by Dr. Stephen C. Meyer’s most recent book, ‘The Return of the God Hypothesis‘, this film will take you on a cinematic journey through the cosmos, uncovering signs of intentional design—from the laws that govern galaxies to the intricate code of DNA—revealing a consistent signature woven throughout nature and existence itself.

This week, Dr. Stephen C. Meyer joins Frank on the program to discuss some of the many highlights from the film while answering questions like:

  • How do you show that God exists without the Bible?
  • What makes ‘The Science of Everything’ such a unique film?
  • Has science disproven God?
  • What is “the God hypothesis” and why is it making a comeback?
  • What are the three major scientific discoveries that are covered in the book and film?
  • Why are there non-Christians in the film?
  • Does the Big Bang contradict the biblical creation of the universe?
  • What is the scientific evidence for the beginning of the universe?
  • What are the three hardest words in the English language according to Albert Einstein?
  • What does a turkey in the oven have to do with the Big Bang?
  • Why would an agnostic astronomer say that supernatural forces at work in the universe is a scientifically proven fact?
  • How do you respond to someone who says, “We don’t know what caused the universe.”?
  • What is the ultimate meaning behind all of us?

Perfect for skeptics, believers, science-nerds, and everyone in between, this is NOT a preachy Christian film! Tell your pastor, friends, and small group, and get your tickets today at TheStoryofEverything.film. Also, stay-tuned for the midweek podcast, where Dr. Meyer returns to do a deep-dive on the fine-tuning argument and recent biological discoveries!

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Return of the God Hypothesis by Dr. Stephen C. Meyer

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Is the Bible HATE Speech? Plus Q&A

Is disagreement hate? And what about speaking out against certain sexual behaviors, like LGBTQ? Does that make you a mentally unstable person? A Canadian “hate speech” bill is currently causing concern as critics warn it could chill religious speech and expose some people to prosecution for simply quoting the Bible. Meanwhile, basketball player Jaden Ivey is promptly fired from the Chicago Bulls for stating that Pride Month celebrates “unrighteousness” as other NBA players commit serious felonies (including physically harming others) without serious repercussions. What’s up with that?

Pack your patience during the midweek episode as Frank addresses these and many other questions including:

  • What is the irony behind Liberal Party MP Marc Miller’s statements in regards to Bible passages in Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Romans?
  • Where does our identity come from?
  • Does our behavior define our identity?
  • What’s the hypocrisy and double-standard happening in the NBA?
  • What usually happens when politics gets involved with medicine?
  • What three things can society do in regards to any issue?

Later in the program, Frank responds to listener questions related to:

  • How did Islam become the second largest religion on the planet if it’s false?
  • What do we need to keep in mind when it comes to the testimony of a historical event?
  • What are veridical NDEs and death visions?
  • If not evangelism, what is our first and primary duty as Christians?
  • Why didn’t God create us in a redeemed state and take us directly to Heaven? What’s the purpose of the fall?

Be sure to tune in later this week when Dr. Stephen C. Meyer joins the program to discuss his fantastic new movie, ‘The Story of Everything‘, coming to a theatre near you on THURS. 4/30!

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Canada Hate Bill Could Be ‘Weaponized’ Against People of Faith
Canadian House of Commons Bill C-9

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Can You REALLY Follow Jesus and Stay Silent on Politics? with Pastor Josh McPherson

Has the Church become more political in recent years? Or have politics drifted out of their lane and into the lane of the Church? Pastor Josh McPherson of Grace City Church in Wenatchee, WA, joins Frank to discuss why the Church must restart its God-given responsibility as the voice of morality in a secular culture.

They’ll dive into Josh’s firsthand experiences of advancing the Kingdom through political engagement and why he believes the “evacuation” of Christians from the public square has created a dangerous leadership vacuum that is detrimental not only to people, but to the propagation of the gospel. Tune in as they answer questions like:

  • How did a thriving conservative “megachurch” emerge in the liberal state of Washington?
  • What did Josh witness during his recent interactions with President Trump and his team?
  • How did the Biden Administration specifically target the religious freedoms of Christians?
  • Why is the “separation of church and state” often misunderstood?
  • What’s the best way to love your neighbor?
  • What’s the difference between a theocracy and constitutional republic?
  • How did the Bible influence the very structure of the American government?
  • Does active political engagement make Christians more self-righteous?
  • Why is the Church’s voice essential for maintaining a first-world country?
  • What is the Black Robed Regiment?
  • How can Christians represent Jesus well in our everyday lives?

For more information on how to navigate the tension between loyalty to God’s Kingdom and our responsibilities as U.S. citizens, be sure to visit Josh’s website, Stronger Man Nation and register for the Freedom Con conference on Father’s Day weekend (June 19-20) as they call Christian men to show up, stand up, and speak up!

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Grace City Church

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NEW EVIDENCE REVEALED: What No One Ever Told You About the Shroud of Turin with Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston

Is the Shroud of Turin REALLY the burial cloth of Jesus, or the greatest hoax of all time? Why has this ancient artifact continued to puzzle scientists for decades? Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston returns to explain why, after years of research, he’s gone from thinking the shroud was a joke, to traveling around the world as one of its biggest advocates. What changed his mind? Join Frank and Jeremiah as they examine the Shroud’s astonishing forensic details up-close and personal while answering questions like:

  • What first sparked Jeremiah’s interest in the Shroud of Turin?
  • What’s the difference between an artifact and a relic, and why does it matter?
  • How many scientists have studied the Shroud of Turin?
  • Where did the shroud come from and how does it align with the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ death and burial?
  • Why does Jeremiah say the Shroud is an “itemized receipt” of how much Jesus loves us?
  • What does science and forensics evidence related to blood, pollen, and limestone reveal about the image?
  • Why hasn’t anyone been able to replicate the image on the Shroud?
  • What are the strongest objections to its authenticity?
  • How is the Shroud being used today to point people to Christ?

If we’re reasonable people who follow the evidence, how much evidence does it take for you to believe that something is real or evidential? It’s time to look at the evidence for the Shroud of Turin and decide for yourself! For more information on this topic, be sure to check out Jeremiah’s new book, ‘The Jesus Discoveries: 10 Historic Finds That Bring Us Face-to-Face with Jesus‘,

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Body of Proof by Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston
The Jesus Discoveries by Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston
ChristianThinkers.com
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Did Jesus REALLY Rise from the Dead? TOP 4 Reasons to Believe with Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston

Do you believe the physical resurrection of Jesus really happened? Or maybe it’s all just imaginative storytelling? Culture is doing its best to convince the world there is nothing special about Jesus. Meanwhile, Christianity’s most important historical fact–the resurrection–is often the least studied and most misunderstood, creating a powerless faith.

Today on Good Friday, acclaimed apologist and New Testament scholar, Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston, joins Frank to show why Jesus’ victory over death is central to a believer’s faith while sharing insights from his book, ‘Body of Proof‘. Together they answer questions like:

  • What two things have been at the forefront of Frank’s mind since the murder of Charlie Kirk?
  • Why is the bodily resurrection of Jesus essential to the Christian faith and what research has Jeremiah done on the topic?
  • What is the current mood in scholarship about the bodily resurrection of Jesus?
  • What happens when a society embraces Christianity?
  • What did apostate Bible scholar Bart Ehrmann recently admit about Jesus?
  • Do “bad” Christians nullify the truth of Christianity?
  • What makes Jesus unique among 10 other failed Jewish “messiahs” from the first century?
  • Why should we view the New Testament as historical documents?
  • What is verisimilitude and how does it relate to the Gospels?
  • What is one of the greatest archaeology discoveries related to Jesus?

The truth is ladies and gentlemen, one day everyone is going to be resurrected. The question is, where will you be resurrected to? The choice is yours! Stay tuned for next week’s episode where Frank and Dr. Johnston examine the latest evidence for one of the most debated artifacts in history–the Shroud of Turin. Is it REALLY the burial cloth of Jesus, or the greatest hoax of all time?

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The Jesus Discoveries by Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston
ChristianThinkers.com
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Is Jesus Coming Soon? A Biblical Blueprint of the End Times with Pastor Robert Furrow

Should Christians support Israel, no matter what? And why is studying the revelation of Jesus Christ so important? In part two of this follow-up conversation, Frank welcomes back Pastor Robert Furrow to go deeper into Israel’s role in prophecy and break down the major end-times views. Tune in as Frank and Robert answer questions like:

  • What does it mean to “bless Israel”?
  • Why should Christians support a secular Israel?
  • Is the modern nation of Israel truly connected to biblical Israel?
  • What is God’s long-term plan for Israel according to Scripture?
  • What are the key differences (and similarities) between premillennialism, amillennialism, and postmillennialism?
  • Why is the Mount of Olives so important to the future of Israel?
  • What is preterism? And why is full preterism considered unbiblical?
  • What was the Piltdown Man hoax?
  • What is the short-term and long-term fulfillment of Jesus?
  • Will the Church go through the Tribulation?
  • What blessings does the book of Revelation promise to believers today?

If you’re trying to make sense of Israel, prophecy, and the end times, this conversation will help! And if you want to go deeper, be sure to pre-order Pastor Furrow’s new book, ‘The Difficult Passages in Revelation‘, a practical guide to understanding one of the most misunderstood books in the Bible.

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What Does the Bible REALLY Say About Say Israel? (And Why It Matters Now) with Pastor Robert Furrow
The Difficult Passages in Revelation by Robert Furrow
The Making of a Biblical Leader edited by Robert Furrow
Read the Hamas Charter

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Real or Fairy-Tale? 11 Bible Characters Found in the Dirt with Dr. Titus Kennedy

Is the Bible just a collection of ancient myths and fairy tales? Or did the people named on these ancient pages really walk the earth? Archaeologist and author Dr. Titus Kennedy returns to show us that history isn’t just written in books. It’s buried in the dirt!

Listen (or watch!) closely as Frank and Titus investigate the “receipts” left behind by kings, queens, and commoners that demonstrate the Bible is documenting REAL history, not just parables. With Titus’ new book ‘Archaeology and the People of the Bible‘ as their guide, they tackle questions like:

  • Who was Tiglath-Pileser III, and what does he teach us about interpreting the Bible correctly?
  • How do the writings of Josephus and ancient Ugaritic epics validate the biblical text?
  • What seals have been found with obscure Old Testament figures stamped on them?
  • What Old Testament discovery forced some archaeologists out of their skepticism of the Bible’s historicity?
  • What extra-biblical evidence exists for the notorious King Herod?
  • Why is Capernaum considered one of the most fascinating sites in all of archaeology?
  • Why did some ancient critics think Jesus was a magician?
  • What was so terrifying about the Assyrians that made Jonah run the other way?
  • Is it possible that the next big discovery is sitting dormant in the basement of the British Museum?
  • Who was Salome, and what’s her connection to the New Testament?
  • What evidence do we have for the existence of the Apostle Peter and Jesus?

Archaeological discoveries continue to provide ancient attestation for those named in the Bible, showing the historical reality of their existence. While Frank and Titus can’t cover all 124 figures from the book in one hour, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the evidence most people never get to see. To dive deeper into these discoveries and the people who left them behind, be sure to grab your copy of ‘Archaeology and the People of the Bible‘ today!

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12 Biblical Archaeological Discoveries You’ve Never Heard Of Before with Dr. Titus Kennedy

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Why I Left Hollywood for Christianity with Comedian Rob Schneider

Hollywood is built on the promise of fame, money, and influence. But if that’s the “dream,” why does the glitz and glamour leave so many icons feeling hopeless and empty inside?

You’ve seen Rob Schneider on SNL and in box-office hits like 50 First Dates, but you’ve never seen him like this. From his journey to faith, to his front-row seat to the “cancel culture” wars, Rob is pulling back the curtain on what it’s like to be a Christian in an industry that’s increasingly hostile to the Gospel. You’re going to laugh (it’s Rob Schneider, after all!), but you’ll also be challenged to think deeply about the cultural moment we’re living in right now. Together, Frank and Rob answer questions like:

  • How did Rob get started in comedy and who was his biggest inspiration?
  • How did he become a Christian?
  • Is using foul language forgivable?
  • What are some of the psychological challenges of being a comedian?
  • How does comedy help people understand truth better than a straightforward lecture?
  • What happens in Hollywood when you become a Christian and come out as a conservative?
  • Why does fame and fortune often fail to deliver actual fulfillment?
  • How have brave voices like Charlie Kirk, Peter Boghossian, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali inspired Rob to speak up?
  • Why is Rob such a history buff and what are his thoughts on the current war in Iran?
  • What does progressivism REALLY mean?
  • What surprising project is Rob working on right now?
  • What unexpected event happened at the 50th anniversary of SNL?

In addition to his comedy tour, Rob is the author of ‘You Can Do It! Speak Your Mind America‘. Stay tuned for a special LIVE event with Frank and Rob coming up next month near Charlotte, NC on MON. 4/27 at 7:30 PM ET!

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What Does the Bible REALLY Say About Israel? (And Why It Matters Now) with Pastor Robert Furrow

Is the Church the “new Israel,” or does God still have unfinished business with Israel? Pastor Robert Furrow of Calvary Chapel Tucson joins Frank to explore key parts of Scripture that talk about Israel’s past, present, and future, and whether or not its modern state is even part of what the Bible is talking about. Tune in as they answer questions like:

  • How did God prophesize the current nation of Israel?
  • Why is Israel so central to biblical prophecy?
  • When the Scriptures say “last days” what does that mean?
  • What is the significance of Israel becoming a nation again in 1948?
  • What area of land was originally promised to Israel?
  • What is dispensationalism and is biblical?
  • Is there a future for Israel? Will all of Israel be saved?
  • Has Israel been replaced by the Church?
  • What does the “olive tree” analogy in Romans 11 mean?
  • Is Jesus coming “soon” and what should Christians focus on while waiting for His return?

There’s much more to cover, so stay tuned for a future episode as they continue the discussion about God’s redemptive plan for Israel and explore the practical implications for Christians today. In the meantime, be sure to pre-order a copy of Pastor Furrow’s new book, ‘The Difficult Passages in Revelation: Navigating the Most Challenging Verses and Topics with Biblical Clarity‘!

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