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Who’s to Blame for the Election? The Only Stat You Need to Know – PLUS Q&A

With so much attention on gas prices, Trump, and the War on Iran, is everyone totally missing the plot when it comes to the 2026 election results? In this midweek episode, Frank examines what went wrong for conservative voters and reveals the one surprising statistic you need to know about the current political climate.

You’ll learn:

  • What’s the #1 stat you need to know when examining the 2026 election results?
  • Who is working towards setting up a theocracy in the United States?
  • How did Dearborn, MI become predominantly Muslim?
  • Why are Jews continually being persecuted?
  • How do we know how to vote biblically?
  • What are the 3 most unaffordable products in our economy right now and what makes them so expensive?
  • What’s more important, cheap gas prices or protecting people from evil?
  • Is “Jesus is still on His throne” a good excuse for Christians to stay out of politics?
  • Where do we go from here?

Later, Frank answers listener questions related to:

  • Is it ok to vote for non-Christians?
  • How do we know the Christian God created the universe?
  • What’s the purpose of original sin?
  • Does any scientific evidence contradict Genesis 1?
  • Is Paul a false apostle?

NOW is the time for Christians to double our efforts. From the ballot box to the Bible, this episode covers some of today’s most pressing questions about faith, politics, and truth. Be sure to tune in and don’t miss the next episode, featuring a special guest and conversation about the BIG ideas of C.S. Lewis!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Half of Evangelicals Stayed Home in GOD Election Rout
TPUSA Freedom Night with Lucas Miles & Rob Schneider
War on Reality Session #3
Robert Gagnon on the 2026 Election
3 Pharaohs from the Time of Exodus
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist – UPDATED EDITION!

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Where Did We Come From? 5 Lines of Scientific Evidence

Where did we come from? Why are we here? And where are we going? Every worldview has to answer at least five essential questions, but which one leads us to the truth? It’s been 20+ years since the original release of, ‘I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist‘, and while the arguments haven’t changed, there’s now even MORE evidence to support them! To celebrate the release of the newly revised and updated edition, Frank starts at the very beginning (literally!) by examining the scientific and philosophical evidence for the origin of the universe.

You’ll learn:

  • What are the five major questions that every worldview needs to answer (not just Christianity)?
  • Can you make a scientific case for a Creator without using the Bible?
  • What are the five lines of scientific evidence (easily remembered by the acronym SURGE) that the universe had a beginning?
  • Is it anti-biblical to believe in the Big Bang?
  • What did Edwin Hubble discover with his telescope that changed our understanding of the universe?
  • How do we know the universe isn’t eternal?
  • What was the greatest blunder of Albert Einstein’s professional career?
  • What if the Big Bang is wrong? Does the beginning of the universe depend on it?
  • What is one of the best philosophical arguments that demonstrates time had a beginning?
  • Why are some atheist scientists now acknowledging that the universe had a beginning?
  • How do we answer the age-old question, “Who made God?”

The evidence may point to a Creator, but that doesn’t tell us WHO that Creator is. To get from the origin of the universe to the God of the Bible, there’s still more investigating to do! Grab your copy of the updated edition of ‘I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist‘ and join Frank in future episodes as he continues to cross-examine the evidence!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

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I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist – UPDATED EDITION!

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4 Ways Mormons, Muslims, & Jehovah’s Witnesses CHANGE the Gospel with Dr. Brady Blevins

A Muslim co-worker says Jesus never claimed to be God. Your Mormon neighbor says, “We believe in Jesus too!” Then, a Jehovah’s Witness opens the New World Translation and starts reading what sounds like scripture. Are you ready to respond? Or are you suddenly hoping somebody changes the subject?

Frank welcomes Dr. Brady Blevins, Senior Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, and ‘Conversations with the Faiths‘ course instructor, for an eye-opening conversation about Christian heresies. What are these groups teaching their followers, and how can Christians help them recognize the deception? Tune in as Frank and Brady answer questions like:

  • Where does the word ‘Mormon’ come from and why are Mormons now trying to distance themselves from the term in favor of ‘The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’?
  • Is Mormonism just another Christian denomination?
  • How do the four functions of math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) help us spot the errors of Mormonism, Islam, and JWs?
  • What are the consequences of leaving these religious groups or violating their rules?
  • How do all of these religious groups violate Galatians 1:8?
  • Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses insist on using a different Bible?
  • What’s the irony related to how Mormons, Muslims, and JWs view Jesus compared to Judaism?
  • Are eyewitnesses for the Book of Mormon more trustworthy than the eyewitnesses of Jesus’ resurrection?
  • What are the gold (not golden!) plates, how do Mormons claim they came into existence, and where are they now?
  • What’s the key difference between Mormon ‘burning of the bosom’ and the witness of the Holy Spirit?

When God puts someone on your doorstep, or places someone in your life, you’re supposed to be an ambassador for Him. Don’t be caught off guard! Be sure to check out Brady’s course, ‘Conversations with the Faiths‘, his new book, ‘Trading Questions‘, and the many helpful resources listed below if you want to be equipped to defend the truth of Christianity and lead others to it!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Conversations with the Faiths – ONLINE COURSE
Watchman Fellowship – FREE SUBSCRIPTION
Trading Questions: 20 Essential Conversations to Have with Your Mormon Friend by Dr. Brady Blevins
Profile on Mormonism
Profile on Islam
Profile on Jehovah’s Witnesses
What the Qur’an Really Teaches About Jesus
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist – UPDATED EDITION!

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Did We REALLY Find Noah’s Ark? PLUS The Most Amazing Jesus Discovery with Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston

Did we REALLY find Noah’s Ark or are millions of people being misled by internet hype? Have we REALLY found the burial box of Jesus’s brother, James? And what do jihad and progressive Christianity have to do with America’s upcoming midterm elections? Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston, president and founder of Christian Thinkers, joins Frank to tackle some of the biggest controversies currently making headlines in archaeology, politics, and the Church. Together, they answer questions like:

  • How does progressive Christian, Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico, twist Scripture to defend his political positions?
  • Is the Bible REALLY silent on abortion?
  • Which is more important in the ballot box: policies or personalities?
  • What does Muslim Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed get wrong about illegal immigration?
  • What can Americans learn from the growing influence of Islam in the UK?
  • According to his archaeology scorecard, does Jeremiah think we found Noah’s ark?
  • Why does every major civilization in history have a flood story?
  • What is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in history related to Jesus and could it be a forgery?
  • What did the Israeli Supreme Court say about this archaeological discovery?
  • Why did Jeremiah recently call out Pastor Zach Lambert on social media?

Are you going to vote? More than half of Christians will not vote, but 90% of Muslims will. With so much at stake, Christians can’t afford to sit on the sidelines! Visit VoteYourFaith.net to see where the candidates stand before the midterm elections next week. And, be sure to check out the helpful resources from Dr. Johnston below for more information on the archaeology discoveries covered in this program!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
ChristianThinkers.com
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist – UPDATED EDITION!
Noah’s Ark Archaeology Scorecard
Is the Noah’s Ark Discovery 100% Confirmed? LIVE FREE podcast with Josh Howerton
James Ossuary Scorecard
James Ossuary Photos
What No One Ever Told You About the Shroud of Turin
The Jesus Discoveries by JJJ – #1 New York Times Bestseller!
Conversations with the Faiths
VoteYourFaith.net

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Top 10 Reasons We Know the New Testament Writers Told the Truth

Can we REALLY trust the New Testament writers? How do we know they were telling the truth about Jesus’ resurrection and not just passing along an invented story? The brand-new updated edition of ‘I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist‘ is officially available TODAY after the first edition sold over half a million copies.

By God’s grace, the book has been successful because it shows people why the Bible is true in a systematic manner, building the case through easy-to-graph evidence, while addressing all major objections each step of the way. This new edition adds even more evidence and responds to objections that have arisen over the past 22 years.

In this episode, Frank examines some of the strongest evidence that the New Testament writers were telling the truth, straight from one of the chapters in the updated book.

Tune in as he tackles questions like:

  • Why does Wes Huff surprisingly call Jesus’ disciples the “duh-ciples”?
  • Why is it significant that women were the first witnesses to the empty tomb?
  • Is it possible the disciples stole Jesus’ body while the guards were sleeping?
  • What do name trends have to do with the reliability of Scripture?
  • Do differences between the Gospel accounts undermine their credibility or strengthen it?
  • What’s the difference between establishing historicity vs. inerrancy?
  • What are “undesigned coincidences,” and how do they support the reliability of the New Testament?
  • Why didn’t the Gospel writers exaggerate their accounts of Jesus’ miracles?
  • Could the New Testament be an elaborate work of historical fiction?

If the Gospel writers were making it all up, they certainly had a strange way of doing it! Listen as Frank unpacks why their accounts are worth trusting, and grab your copy of the newly updated, ‘I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist‘ (with 30% new content!) to discover even more evidence why Christianity is the most reasonable worldview.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist – UPDATED EDITION!
Conversations with the Faiths

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Is Socialism More Christian Than Capitalism? with Dr. Jay Richards

If someone becomes wealthy does that automatically mean that someone else will become poor? It seems that some Americans need a refresher course in basic economics! This week, Frank is joined by Dr. Jay Richards, author of ‘Money, Greed, and God‘, to make the Christian case for capitalism and free enterprise. With socialism gaining popularity among young Americans, Jay challenges some of the biggest misconceptions about wealth, poverty, and economic inequality. Tune in as Frank and Jay tackle questions like:

  • What’s the difference between socialism, democratic socialism, and communism?
  • How did billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos become so wealthy, and does their success come at anyone’s expense?
  • Isn’t Sweden a socialist utopia?
  • Is socialism taught in the Book of Acts?
  • Should the wealthy pay more income taxes?
  • What government policies are contributing to the rising costs of housing, education, and healthcare?
  • Is it true that capitalism is fueled by greed, while socialism is fueled by love?
  • What does something as simple as a pencil reveal about how market systems work?

If you’ve been taught that capitalism is unchristian or that socialism is the answer to poverty and inequality, this conversation will challenge you to reconsider what you’ve heard. Learn more about Jay’s work at The Heritage Foundation, grab a copy of his book ‘Money, Greed, and God‘, and visit VoteYourFaith.net to research the issues and candidates ahead of the midterm elections.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Money, Greed, and God by Jay Richards
The Heritage Foundation
Conversations with the Faiths

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Is Old-Earth Creation Anti-Biblical? Responding to Ken Ham

Why is Ken Ham picking a fight with Frank about the age of the universe? We all know the Word of God is inerrant, but is Ken’s interpretation of the Bible inerrant? Tune in as Frank responds to Ken’s recent video that criticizes what Frank teaches about creation and answers questions like:

  • What 3 main questions need to be addressed when discussing this issue?
  • Does Exodus 20 settle the debate over the six days of creation?
  • What about Romans 5:12 and death before the Fall?
  • Does believing in old-earth creation provide an opening to evolution because of time?
  • Why are some major Darwinists now admitting that their theory doesn’t work?
  • What are 7 reasons why macroevolution does not fit the evidence?
  • Why is it important to study God’s works in addition to His Word?
  • Is the age of the earth a salvation issue?

But wait, there’s more! Later in the podcast, Frank answers questions related to the riots in France and a question from a skeptical listener, such as:

  • Who is behind the current unrest in France?
  • Why is multiculturalism false and self-defeating?
  • Why do 43% of young voters view Islamic sharia law favorably?
  • Why is it important not to judge Christianity by its misuse or abuse?
  • What did Jesus teach that explains why Frank chooses to focus on certain political and moral issues more than others?

Don’t forget to visit VoteYourFaith.net to see where the candidates stand on the latest issues at the polls, and don’t miss Friday’s episode with special guest, Dr. Jay Richards!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist – UPDATED EDITION!
God’s Word or Man’s Word? Ken Ham vs. Richard Howe at SES
Sharia Law: 43% of Youngest Voters Like It
The War on Reality by Frank Turek and Phoenix Hayes
Conversations with the Faiths with Dr. Brady Blevins
Money, Greed, and God by Dr. Jay Richards
VoteYourFaith.net

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Baylor University: Wolves in Shepherd’s Clothing?

What’s going on at Baylor University? After exposing the administrative roadblocks that led to the cancellation of a recent college tour event, Frank returns to address some anticipated objections and dig even deeper into his concerns about the university. He’ll address questions like:

  • How do Marxist principles conflict with biblical teachings on justice and impartiality?
  • How is Baylor violating their own core values on inclusion and diversity?
  • How do some of Baylor’s courses give supposed intellectual justification for violence?
  • What is the purpose of a Christian university?
  • What is the worst advice of the past century?
  • Should academic freedom have limits?
  • How can Christian schools teach other religions and worldviews without compromising biblical truth?
  • Why would a Christian school be tempted to compromise on Christian values?
  • What schools (if any) does Frank recommend?

Will Baylor respond to Frank’s concerns or send a representative to join him on the podcast? That remains to be seen. In the meantime, this conversation raises some important questions for every Christian family considering where to pursue higher education.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Baylor, Worse Than Berkeley? Inside Their War on Christianity
Baylor University – Institutional Values
Baylor University – Human Sexuality FAQs
Baylor University – Campus Speakers
Baylor Charters LGBTQ Student Organization
The History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
Conversations with the Faiths
The War on Reality by Frank Turek and Phoenix Hayes
Southern Evangelical Seminary

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Baylor, Worse Than Berkeley? Inside Their War on Christianity

What happens when a university that claims to stand for Christianity makes it nearly impossible to host an event defending the truth of the Christian faith? And could it possibly involve extortion? That’s exactly what happened to us earlier this week (for the first time in 20 years of college visits!), and Frank is bringing the receipts!

What started as a frustrating encounter with Baylor’s administration has exposed some troubling questions about what’s really being taught at this “Christian” university. From administrative roadblocks to unbiblical professors and courses, Frank reveals why there’s much more at stake than just a cancelled event. In many ways, Baylor is waging a war on Christianity. You’ll learn:

  • What six obstacles did Baylor’s administration put in the way of Frank’s visit?
  • What similar problems did Ratio Christi President Corey Miller encounter with Baylor?
  • How is Baylor violating its own policies on human sexuality?
  • What unbiblical courses and degree programs are being offered at Baylor and who is teaching them?
  • Why is cultural Marxism so destructive to communities?
  • Why did Baylor recently return a grant of $700,000?
  • Why did progressive “Christian” Professor Greg Garrett wrongly criticize J.K. Rowling on X?
  • Why is it sometimes more dangerous to send your kids to a compromised Christian school than a secular university?

While this topic is difficult to address, it’s too important to ignore, and Frank is just getting started! Don’t miss the next episode as he addresses objections related to academic freedom, reveals how Baylor is violating their own core values on inclusion and diversity, explains what the Bible actually teaches on these issues, and MUCH more.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined
Baylor University – Expressive Activities
Baylor University – Security Fees
Baylor University – Statement on Human Sexuality
J.K. Rowling Real World Examples of Horrific Trans Women Crimes
Professor Garrett Criticizes J.K. Rowling
The War on Reality by Frank Turek and Phoenix Hayes

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