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Do Naturalistic Alternatives to the Resurrection Work? with Dr. Gary Habermas

 

If God exists and Jesus rose from the dead, then Christianity is true. Case closed! However, there are still those who offer alternative explanations for the empty tomb despite the evidence for the resurrection. What are these theories and do they withstand critical analysis?

This week, Frank sits down with Dr. Gary Habermas, the world’s leading resurrection scholar to discuss, ‘On the Resurrection: Refutations‘, the second volume of his magnum opus–a massive 4-volume project nearly 40 years in the making. From second-century texts that seem to challenge the resurrection to modern skeptical scholars like Bart Ehrman, Gary will uncover why naturalistic explanations for the empty tomb simply don’t hold up. Tune in as Frank and Gary answer questions like:

  • Who was David Hume and why do so many modern atheists still lean on his centuries-old arguments?
  • What was Hume’s actual argument against miracles, and how did C.S. Lewis respond?
  • Are there any good arguments for naturalism or materialism?
  • Why did former skeptic Antony Flew become a theist before he died?
  • What are the top 5 reasons naturalistic explanations for the resurrection fail?
  • What are the 4 best arguments in favor of an afterlife?

If you’re looking for the most well-researched scholarship to refute common resurrection objections, you won’t find a better resource than this! Be sure to pick up your own copies of Gary’s amazing work and stay tuned for the next podcast where he’ll return to discuss even more insights from his life’s work on the resurrection!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

On the Resurrection: Evidences – Volume 1
On the Resurrection: Refutations – Volume 2
On the Resurrection: Scholarly Perspectives – Volume 3
GaryHabermas.com
There is a God by Antony Flew
Signature in the Cell by Stephen C. Meyer
Volume 1 Podcast – Did Jesus REALLY Rise From the Dead?

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Bringing Jews to Jesus? Plus LIVE War Report from Israel with Jeff Morgan

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What’s the current situation on the ground in Israel and how are the Israeli people responding to the war against Iran? Jeff Morgan, host of the ‘SO BE IT!’ Jews for Jesus outreach ministry program and YouTube channel, joins Frank from his home near Tel Aviv to discuss his work as a street apologist in Israel and how citizens are dealing with the current crisis. During their conversation, Frank and Jeff will address questions like:

  • What is life like in Israel right now?
  • Do citizens and politicians in Israel support the war against Iran?
  • How did Jeff become a Christian after being raised in a secular Jewish home and practicing New Age spirituality and meditation for 20 years?
  • What’s the difference between Rabbinic Judaism and Messianic Judaism and how has diligently studying Jewish history helped Jeff share and spread the Gospel in Israel?
  • What is the current state of Judaism in Israel and are more people converting to Christianity?
  • Why is Christianity such a loaded word to Jewish people?
  • Does the New Testament make the Old Testament obsolete?

Tune in to learn specific ways you can support the humanitarian efforts and ministry work of Jews for Jesus and how to spark meaningful conversations with Orthodox and traditional Jews. Also, let’s pray for the leaders of Israel and Iran to seek peace in the name of the only person who can save and redeem humanity–Jesus the Messiah.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Jews for Jesus

‘So Be It’ YouTube channel

Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries

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Have You Succumbed to Stockholm Syndrome? with Dr. John G. West

What if American culture isn’t collapsing because of crusading secularists? What if it’s failing because many leading Christians identify more with secular elites than with their fellow believers? Those are the provocative questions posed by ‘Stockholm Syndrome Christianity‘, a new book which exposes how influential Christian leaders are siding with their anti-Christian cultural captors on everything from biblical authority and science to sex, race, and religious liberty.

This week, Frank sits down with Dr. John G. West—author and Vice President of the Discovery Institute—to uncover why some of the most influential Christian voices seem to be echoing the values of secular culture rather than confronting them. Why are professing believers going soft on issues that Scripture speaks clearly about? In this eye-opening conversation, Frank and John tackle some uncomfortable but necessary questions like:

  • How did Stockholm Syndrome get its name and what does it reveal about human nature?
  • Why are some believers supporting secular policies that contradict biblical truth?
  • What’s really at stake when Christians abandon truth in the name of “love”?
  • How can parents discern whether a “Christian college” is truly grounded in Christ—and what 10 critical questions should they ask?
  • How have high-profile figures like Francis Collins, Russell Moore, and David French used their influence to advocate for unbiblical policies while demonizing some Christians?
  • Are conservatives too harsh or just unwilling to capitulate? And what can faithful followers of Jesus do to push back against ‘Stockholm Syndrome Christianity’?

Going beyond critique, the book identifies root causes and—most crucially—offers practical tips and strategies you can use to help your family, church, and community stand for truth. Read this book to become part of the solution and discern when and where to draw the line between faith and culture.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

John’s website: JohnGWest.com
John’s Book: Stockholm Syndrome Christianity
John’s film work: https://johngwest.com/film/

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Monsters Inside Me: A Riveting Love Story to Death and Back

What happens when a Christian psychiatrist wants to marry a “spiritual” Richard Dawkins atheist—and then a medical crisis changes everything? When a fun trip to Hawaii turned into a life-threatening medical emergency involving 17 doctors, multiple organ failures, and a medically induced coma, all hope seemed lost. But what happened next was nothing short of miraculous!

Join Frank as he sits down with Garrett & Aja Halweg, a married couple that formed a powerful union against all odds! Tune in as they share their story of Garrett’s brush with death, Aja’s testimony of becoming a Christian, and how both of these events ultimately led them to become powerful ambassadors for Christ (and appear on Animal Planet)! Tune in as they unpack their story and answer questions like:

  • How did Garrett and Aja initially form a strong connection despite their opposing worldviews?
  • Why did doctors misdiagnose Garrett and how did God supernaturally reveal the true cause of his life-threatening illness to Aja?
  • What series of events led to Aja’s conversion and baptism?
  • Why did Aja experience a post-conversion crisis of faith and what role did apologetics play in strengthening her new belief in Christianity?
  • Why does Garrett believe that God allowed him to get sick?
  • How did Aja maintain peace throughout Garrett’s time in the hospital?
  • What troubling scenes did Garrett see during his near death experience, and how did Biola & Talbot professors help him to process this traumatic encounter with the unseem realm?

Garrett and Aja Halweg’s testimony is a powerful display of God’s sovereignty, love, and healing in the midst of a terrifying test of faith. You’ll hear how their story caught the attention of the hit TV show, ‘Monsters Inside Me‘—and how God used tragedy to draw both of them closer to Him and to each other. This is more than a near-death experience. It’s a front-row seat to the supernatural work of God. Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction, and you definitely won’t want to miss this amazing story of God’s providence!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Garrett’s website: BrainDocHawaii.com
Garrett & Aja on ‘Monsters Inside Me‘

 

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Miracles in America’s Founding? with Tim Mahoney

 

Is the United States of America a product of divine intervention or mere coincidence? Frank welcomes Patterns of Evidence filmmaker, Tim Mahoney, on the program to discuss his exciting new docu-drama, ‘The American Miracle‘, a film that dives into some of the most astonishing and unexplainable events in America’s birth and rise to prosperity and power.

During their conversation, Frank and Tim will answer questions like:

  • What are some of the hard-to-believe events that allowed the Americans to win the Revolutionary war?
  • What’s the difference between divine providence and a miracle?
  • Did Benjamin Franklin and the rest of the Founding Fathers believe in deism?
  • How did George Washington become such a great leader?
  • Did the founders really believe that slaves were worth 3/5 of a person?
  • How does the film counter false narratives about American history?
  • What’s so special about the Bill of Rights?
  • What is the real meaning of American Exceptionalism?
  • How has America been a light to the world in a way that no other nation has ever been able to accomplish?

Based on the New York Times bestselling book by Michael Medved and created in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, The American Miracle movie brings history to life with gripping stories, dramatic reenactments, and powerful reminders of God’s providence in the formation of our nation. You’ll learn about “coincidences” that seem anything but accidental—and why forgetting them comes at a cost. This new film is only in theaters JUNE 9-11 so grab your tickets TODAY and invite your church small group! It just might give you the American history lesson you never got in school.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

WATCH THE TRAILER & GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! AmericanMiracleMovie.com

BOOK: The American Miracle by Michael Medved

 

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Why Are Farmers Being Murdered in South Africa? with Simon Brace

 

Why are white farmers being murdered in South Africa, and why does the media ignore or deny it? Is colonization the biggest threat to the country with one of the highest murder rates in the world, or is there a different issue that politicians and policy makers need to bring to the table? Frank sits down with Simon Brace, National Director of Ratio Christi South Africa, to expose how Marxist ideology, CRT, and postmodern thinking have taken root in universities and are reshaping the soul of the nation. Together, Frank and Simon tackle pressing questions like:

  • What happened when Shane’s uncle (a farmer) was murdered in 2007?
  • What are the political parties in South Africa and how did the country become so vulnerable to Marxism and socialism?
  • What’s happening at universities in South Africa and how does that compare to what’s happening here in the United States?
  • What role is fatherlessness playing in the breakdown of society around the world?
  • Why is teaching logic and critical thinking skills so important in today’s postmodern culture?
  • What is the biggest lie being told in South Africa?
  • What did Simon recently discover USAID was supporting in South Africa?
  • How do policies in the United States affect other countries and why must we continue to stand up for the existence of moral and objective truth in the public square?

As South Africa faces political unrest, rising crime, and deep cultural confusion, people around the world need to understand what’s driving the chaos. Tune in to find out how moral relativism disguised as justice is destroying the nation from within and why Christians in the U.S. must keep standing for truth. If you want to support Simon on his mission, please keep South Africa in your prayers and visit the link in the resources listed below.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Support & Contact Simon: Ratio Christi South Africa

Southern Evangelical Seminary & Bible College

JD Vance – The Universities Are the Enemy

Should Christians Practice Deliverance Ministry? with Simon & Alisa Childers

Articles that confirm the entrenchment of Social Justice Theory in South African universities:

Decolonisation Necessarily Requires Degendering

Queer Activism in South African Education

Correcting Critical Theory Ideas

 

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How to Recognize & Respond to Spiritual Abuse in the Church with Anna Kitko

 

What if your pastor wasn’t protecting you—but controlling you? As Netflix documentaries and media coverage expose modern cases of spiritual abuse, it’s clear that toxic religious environments are more widespread, more covert, and more dangerous than many people realize. But what can Christians do to safeguard themselves and loved ones from being victimized by their own churches and potential cults?

To confront this growing crisis, Frank welcomes Anna Kitko, Chapter Director of Ratio Christi at the University of Tennessee–Knoxville, beEmboldened mentor, and an expert in coercive control and spiritual trauma. With deep insight into how abuse happens and how healing begins, Anna helps uncover the hidden patterns behind spiritual manipulation—and what to do about it. Tune in as she and Frank answer questions like:

  • What are the warning signs of a cult or spiritually abusive church?
  • What is the New Apostolic Reformation and why are these churches especially concerning?
  • What are the different types of cults and what’s the largest cult group in the U.S. today?
  • What manipulation tactics do spiritual abusers use?
  • Why are even sincere Christians vulnerable to deception?
  • What is pseudodoxy—and how does it disguise itself as truth?
  • How can spiritual abuse harm your body physically, and not just your soul?
  • How do you escape spiritual abuse and how can we support others who need help?

Whether you’re recovering from spiritual abuse or want to help others heal, this episode offers critical tools for spotting manipulation, supporting survivors, and staying grounded in biblical truth. You’ll also learn what NOT to do when counseling victims, how to identify coercive control even in mainstream churches, and what steps to take if your spirit is sensing something is off. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation that could protect you or someone you love. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact Anna using the resources listed below.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Full-Circle Counseling & Wellness of East Tennessee

beEmboldened Ministries (virtual + online counseling)

Ratio Christi at the Univ. of Tennessee-Knoxville

Understanding Spiritual Abuse: What It Is and How to Respond by Karen Roudkovski

Bully Pulpit by Michael Krueger

Sons of Patriarchy

 

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Does the Bible Support a Just War?

 

Jesus said to love your enemies, turn the other cheek, and to pray for those who persecute you. But does that mean we can never use force under any circumstances? In this post Memorial Day episode, Frank explores what the Bible says about protecting ourselves and others from evil. With insights from Scripture and history, Frank examines real-world examples of Just War and explains why, in a fallen world, force is sometimes not only permissible, but necessary. Tune in as he answers questions like:

  • Would Jesus ever condone violence? If so, what did He mean when He said to “turn the other cheek”?
  • Why is complete pacifism unbiblical and a dereliction of duty?
  • What is the proper use of the sword according to the Bible?
  • Where do our rights come from and what are the 3 institutions that God created?
  • What are the 6 attributes of a Just War according to Augustine?
  • What are the 7 reasons when using force may be necessary?
  • How does this all relate to events happening in Gaza and Israel right now?
  • What could President Lincoln possibly say to comfort a mother who lost five sons in the Civil War?

Freedom is never free. Don’t miss this Gospel-centered reflection on self-defense and warfare as we honor those who sacrificed their lives in service to our country.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Jesus and the Case for War

Charlie Kirk Takes Down Extremely Bouncy Cambridge Student

 

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Can You See the Supernatural? with Lee Strobel

Is there credible evidence for the supernatural? What should we make of verifiable near-death experiences (NDEs), angelic encounters, deathbed visions, and miraculous healings? Do these reports point to a reality beyond the material world?

This week, Frank invites the one and only Lee Strobel on the program to discuss the compelling case for the unseen realm, as detailed in his fascinating new book, ‘Seeing the Supernatural: Investigating Angels, Demons, Mystical Dreams, Near-Death Encounters, and Other Mysteries of the Unseen World.’ Drawing from well-documented accounts and interviews with leading experts, Lee and Frank tackle questions like:

  • What’s the most convincing evidence for the existence of the soul?
  • What are deathbed visions, and are they found in Scripture?
  • Are there any reports of negative or frightening near-death experiences?
  • Why doesn’t God always grant miraculous healing when we pray?
  • What happened when Lee encountered an angel when he was 12-years old?
  • Are miracles still happening today?

From personal stories to peer-reviewed studies, this episode uncovers the mysteries that science alone can’t explain. Even the most skeptical listeners will be challenged to reconsider the limits of naturalism. You won’t be able to peel yourself away from this fascinating conversation—be sure to share it with both your Christian and skeptical friends, and grab a copy of Lee’s latest book (already a New York Times bestseller)–Seeing the Supernatural!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Lee’s website: LeeStrobel.com

Lee’s new book: Seeing the Supernatural

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Does “Christian Nationalism” Go Against the Bible? Plus More Q&A

How do you respond when someone says your “Christian Nationalism” goes against everything Jesus taught in the Bible? And why are so many Christians preoccupied with LGBTQ+ issues–don’t they have their own sinful behaviors to worry about? In this midweek episode, Frank responds to a listener email from Australia related to these and other hot-button issues by answering questions like:

  • How does “Christian Nationalism” compare to secular internationalism?
  • Why should the government care about marriage?
  • Did Jesus believe in equity?
  • Do you call out your own sin or just the sins of others?
  • What are the 3 BIG temptations John 1 warns us about?
  • According to Paul, what kind of person isn’t welcome at church?
  • Is God just a cosmic killjoy?
  • What’s the difference between torture and torment and which one is found in Hell?
  • What’s the deal with the story of Jephthah and his daughter in the Book of Judges?

If you have a question you’d like Frank to answer on a future episode, be sure to send it to hello@crossexamined.org and don’t forget to download the CrossExamined app where you can access every single episode of ‘I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist’ organized by date, subject content, or guest(s)!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Self-Paced Online Course: Jesus vs. the Culture
Podcast: When Is Love Evil?
Sean McDowell & Carmen Imes: The BIBLE and SLAVERY Explained!
The Big Book of Bible Difficulties by Norman Geisler and Thomas Howe
Is God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copan
Is God a Vindictive Bully? by Paul Copan

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