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The Real-Life Horror Stories of Gender Ideology and Public Schools | with Laura Bryant Hanford

What would you do if you learned that your child’s school had been plotting an elaborate scheme to legally abduct your child, cutting off all communication from you and forcing them into a state-run facility because they view you as the enemy? Could we really be living in an America where teachers introduce vulnerable students to drugs and pornography, implanting transgender ideology into their minds, all the while deliberately hiding it from their parents? Believe it or not, these horror stories are happening all over the country, even in America’s most conservative states! But what can you do to protect your children?

This week, Frank sits down with Laura Bryant Hanford, an advocate for human rights, religious freedom and school policy, a contributing writer to The Federalist, and a graduate of Princeton University. As a concerned mother of five herself, Laura’s involvement with the Fairfax County’s Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee has given her key insight into what’s really going on in our educational system and what you can do to change it! During their conversation, Frank and Laura will answer questions like:

  • Why was Laura removed from the school board committee?
  • How are educators successfully grooming children into transgenderism without the knowledge of the parents?
  • How does transgenderism benefit Big Pharma companies?
  • How are online chat rooms being leveraged to indoctrinate kids and hide information from parents?
  • What resources are available for parents who want to stay in the know?
  • How is Transgender Ideology affecting public policy and what are Democrats doing in response?
  • What makes children especially vulnerable to being victims of “Gender-Affirming Care”?

The topic of this week’s podcast is outrageous and alarming but it could save your child’s life (and your peace of mind)! Not only will this episode uncover the multifaceted avenues that can be used to trap innocent kids, but it’ll bring awareness to the issue as well as provide you with the resources you need to shield underage youth from these heinous, demonic abuses of power. For more information, you can read Laura’s full articles at The Federalist and be sure to download this extremely helpful and comprehensive list of resources to help you stay engaged and take action wherever you live!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Laura’s articles at The Federalist

More on Sage’s story and Sage’s Law

Even more helpful links, websites, and resources on how to protect our kids (PDF file)

 

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Jacob, Joseph, and Jesus: EVEN MORE “Third Day” References in the Old Testament | with Dr. Chip Bennett

Is the whole of Scripture just a disorganized collection of conflicting documents? Some scholars think so, claiming it to be a battleground for historical contradictions. But what if it’s actually a carefully orchestrated thread, woven together and preserved by the Divine Author Himself?

Just a few episodes ago, Dr. Chip Bennett wowed listeners with his insights into the resurrection themes and third day narratives from the Old Testament. For this midweek podcast episode, Chip returns to dive even deeper into the Hebrew Bible and to uncover how the Messianic prophecies are intertwined with the tales of patriarchs like Jacob, Joseph, Joshua, and Judah. How do some of our daily routines point to the resurrection? Can the story of Cinderella shed light on the Gospel? How does the third day relate to life and death motifs? All these questions and more will be answered in the conclusion of this special three-part series. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to check out the previous two podcasts in the list of resources below to make sure you’re all caught up on Frank and Chip’s full conversation!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Part 1 – Where is the Resurrection Predicted in the Old Testament?
Part 2 – Moses, Joshua, and Jesus: MORE “Third Day” References in the Old Testament
Grace Community Church
Chip’s YouTube Channel
Watermark Gospel Videos
Chip’s TikTok Videos

 

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The 1916 Project | with Seth Gruber

How did things like third-trimester abortions, infanticide, euthanasia, critical race theory, transgender ideology, and drag queen story hour become embedded in modern American culture? In an age where children are exposed to pornographic material in their own school libraries and concerned parents are labeled as “domestic terrorists”, where can we find the root cause of the underlying worldview that’s currently dominating our society? And how did we end up here so quickly? The answers may shock you!

In what may be one of the most controversial and revelatory podcast episodes to date, Frank interviews pro-life speaker Seth Gruber, author of the book and soon-to-be released documentary called ‘The 1916 Project‘, which explores how abortion became the linchpin of secularism and how it’s destroying western civilization. As founder of the fastest-growing pro-life non-profit organization in America, The White Rose Resistance, Seth’s jaw-dropping research has uncovered the dark history of Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood, and her disturbing, undeniable connection to Nazism, Darwinism, the Jewish Holocaust, and even BLM! During their conversation, Frank and Seth will answer questions like:

  • What’s so important about the years 1916 and 1619?
  • What is eugenics and why did Margaret Sanger specifically target black Americans?
  • Is politics just a front for false religion and what were Sanger’s views on Christianity?
  • Why does Planned Parenthood sponsor the distribution of puberty blockers and porn in children’s libraries?
  • What is the connection between the abortion pill and the gas used in the Nazi gas chambers?
  • What’s George Floyd got to do with it?
  • How can you contend for life in a culture of death?
  • Where can you catch a viewing of the film ‘The 1916 Project’?

This episode is rated PG-13, so please proceed with caution if you have young children in the room! No stone will be left unturned in this eye-opening conversation that will shed light on Sanger’s satanic religious and political views, America’s journey to “progressive” regression, and how you can fight for the future of the nation and the unborn. Pre-order your copy of ‘The 1916 Project‘ today and be on the lookout for an upcoming podcast episode where Seth will return to dive even deeper into this topic!

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Seth’s Website

The 1916 Project

The White Rose Resistance

 

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Moses, Joshua, and Jesus: MORE “Third Day” References in the Old Testament | with Dr. Chip Bennett

Where can we find the concept of the third day being played out in the Old Testament? Esther, Isaac, Daniel, Jonah and even Goliath point to the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But how do the stories surrounding these Old Testament figures relate to events in the New Testament that occurred both before and after the resurrection of Jesus? Once you see all of these connections, you won’t be able to unsee them!

Last week, podcast listeners were blown away by Dr. Chip Bennett‘s exposé of how Jesus is revealed in the Old Testament. And for this midweek podcast, he returns to unpack significant parallels that every Bible-believing Christian needs to know about! By exploring the richness of interpreting the Scriptures through the literary hermeneutic, Chip will explore key passages from the Old and New Testaments that show how God weaved these stories together to beautifully illustrate the message of the Gospel. How is Jesus greater than Moses and David? What’s the difference between how the Antiochian Church and Alexandrian Church interpreted Scripture? How is Chip using TikTok to reach the next generation with the Gospel? Listen as Frank and Chip continue their discussion and uncover MUCH more in the second part of this eye-opening journey through the Bible that’s guaranteed to cause a burning in your heart!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Listen to Part 1: Where is the Resurrection Predicted in the Old Testament?
Grace Community Church
Chip’s YouTube Channel
Watermark Gospel Videos
Chip’s TikTok Videos

 

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Where is the Resurrection Predicted in the Old Testament? | with Dr. Chip Bennett

Jesus told His disciples that every story in the Old Testament points to Him. But what did He mean? If you look closely, you’ll find that the Hebrew Bible contains 30+ “third day” references and parallels to Jesus that fly under the radar for most readers. But where exactly are these resurrection prophecies located? And why do so many Christians have trouble picking up on them and making the connection to the prophecies that were fulfilled through Jesus in the New Testament?

This week, Dr. Chip Bennett, founding and leading pastor of Grace Community Church in Sarasota, FL, joins Frank to uncover some of the Old Testament resurrection parallels that often go unnoticed, even by dedicated students of the Bible. More than just your average pastor, Chip also holds a PhD in Systematic Theology and a Doctorate of Ministry, and is here to enthusiastically unpack some of the third day references that are hidden in plain sight and to give listeners a lesson on the significance of literary hermeneutics. During their conversation, Frank and Chip will answer questions like:

  • Why is it so difficult for many Christians to see Jesus in the Old Testament?
  • What was the inspiration behind the creed in 1 Corinthians 15?
  • Is there a connection between Isaac, Esther, Daniel, Goliath, and Jesus?
  • Did the New Testament writers read the Old Testament and purposely force these prophecies to be fulfilled?
  • Is using this approach to interpret Scripture called typology or something else?

This podcast episode is chock full of fascinating material that Chip will delve into at a rapid pace, so get your pen and paper ready! As he unveils some of the captivating connections between people and events of both the Old and New Testaments, you’re likely to hear information that you’ve never been exposed to before! This episode is just the tip of the iceberg, so be sure to stay tuned for not one, but TWO more episodes where Chip will continue to unpack what the Old Testament has to say about the promised Messiah.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Grace Community Church

Chip’s YouTube Channel

Watermark Gospel Videos

Chip’s TikTok Videos

 

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What Does Biblical Inerrancy REALLY Mean? | with Dr. Mike Licona

Is it possible that the Bible actually contains errors? And if so, how would these errors impact the message of the Gospel? These are fair questions that some Christians may be afraid to ask. But does an error or two discredit the overall authenticity and reliability of the Scriptures or the historicity of the Resurrection?

For this midweek podcast, Dr. Mike Licona, author of the brand new book ‘Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently‘ returns to continue unpacking the true meaning of biblical inerrancy and to explore the significance of compositional writing styles of the ancient world. What are some of the “errors” that can be found in the Old and New Testaments, and how do scholars attempt to reconcile some of these discrepancies? Why would God even allow the Bible to include mistakes? Do most Christians really have a high view of Scripture? And just how important was precise accuracy to ancient writers? All this and more will be discussed in the conclusion of this controversial (and important) talk surrounding the trustworthiness of the Bible.

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Mike’s book: Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently
Listen to Part 1: Jesus, Contradicted? with Dr. Mike Licona

 

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Jesus, Contradicted | with Mike Licona

Do most Christians have the wrong definition of inerrancy? You may have noticed some pretty significant discrepancies between the different Gospel accounts in the New Testament–discrepancies that skeptic Bart Ehrman didn’t hesitate to point out during past debates with Dr. William Lane Craig, Jimmy Akin, AND today’s guest! Is there a way for Bible believing Christians to harmonize these variations, or should we throw out the concept of Bible inerrancy altogether?

This week, author, Christian apologist, and New Testament scholar, Dr. Mike Licona, sits down with Frank to expose the truth about “errors” in the Bible, specifically tackling some of Bart Ehrman’s objections to the reliability of the New Testament. He’ll also discuss the release of his new book, ‘Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently‘, which is a resource aimed to help Christians navigate through textual variances. During the episode, Frank and Mike will answer questions like:

  • What is the true meaning of divine inspiration?
  • What is the Chicago Statement of Inerrancy and what are some of its shortcomings?
  • Did God dictate to the Gospel authors?
  • Are there errors in the original Bible manuscripts?
  • What is literary spotlighting and how does it apply to the Resurrection narratives?

Buckle your seatbelts friends, because this podcast episode is likely going to make you uncomfortable by challenging much of what you’ve been taught (or assumed) about biblical inerrancy. Is it okay that the Bible doesn’t have camera-like accuracy in some places? Listen as Dr. Licona helps us to take a fresh look at the doctrine of inerrancy and then decide for yourself. And be sure to pick up a copy of the book, ‘Jesus, Contradicted‘!

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Mike’s book: Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently
DEBATE: Is the Bible Inerrant? (Mike Licona vs. Richard Howe)

 

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What Harrison Butker and Football Teach Us About Right and Wrong

Were Harrison Butker’s bold statements during his recent Benedictine College commencement speech worth all of the public backlash he received in response? Although many are now hailing the Super Bowl winning NFL kicker as a hero for speaking up, others are calling for him to be fired from the league altogether. What exactly did he say that caused so much outrage and what biblical truths can we gather from the controversial (and now viral) speech?

For this midweek podcast, Frank unpacks Harrison Butker’s words from a biblical worldview and highlights how Butker called out some of the lies, harmful ideologies, and inconsistencies that our culture and national leaders have been feeding us. During this podcast episode, Frank will answer questions like:

  • Does the book of James teach salvation by works?
  • What does the game of football teach us about morality?
  • Do Christians always have to be “nice” in order to be loving?
  • Did Jesus ever engage in politics?
  • How is Joe Biden “neglecting the weightier matters of the law”?
  • Are biblical gender roles oppressive to women?
  • Is comfort the true meaning of life?
  • What are the pros and cons of becoming a Christian?

Later in the episode, Frank will share his own personal experience of being canceled in corporate America due to writing his book ‘Correct, Not Politically Correct: About Same-Sex Marriage and Transgenderism‘ and how it launched him into ministry full-time. He’ll also talk about the importance of being willing to speak up (like Butker) as a means to fight back against cancel culture and to illustrate TRUE love, even if it comes at a cost.

And if you want to learn more about how to stand up for truth in a toxic culture, consider enrolling at Frank’s alma mater, Southern Evangelical Seminary!

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Who Is Living Inside Your Kid’s Head? | with Shanda Fulbright

Why do your kids believe what they believe about the world and the purpose of life? Are you equipping them to make good decisions now and in the future when you’re no longer there to protect them? Will their knowledge of truth, logic, and God’s Word ultimately prevail against the conflicting (and sometimes hidden) messages they might hear from friends, teachers, and TikTok?

If you’re a Christian parent, these are the questions that keep you up at night, but have no fear–the great Shanda Fulbright is here! As a mom, former California public school teacher, and certified apologist, Shanda is no stranger to the challenges Christian parents face during these crazy cultural times. In this week’s podcast episode, Shanda and Frank discuss the subtle ways that secular society is indoctrinating or “discipling” today’s youth with destructive and even anti-Christian ideologies. During their discussion, Frank and Shanda will answer questions like:

  • What made Shanda question her faith as a 17-year old raised in the Church and what helped her overcome her doubts?
  • What are the 3 key characteristics of “discipleship” and how is it more than just a religious term?
  • What are 3 ways that the public school system is strategically discipling K-12 students?
  • How did Shanda react when a teacher shared a book about transgender ideology with her son’s class?
  • What do the statistics show about faith in God among America’s youth and their parents and what does that mean for the Church?
  • What are Shanda’s top 3 tips for parents who want to be more intentional about discipling their kids?

Parents and other caregivers–consider this your wake-up call! The reality is that your kids are being discipled by someone or some thing. If you don’t disciple them with THE truth, who will? We know you’ll benefit from this week’s podcast episode, and as a follow-up, consider enrolling your middle-school student in one of Shanda’s self-paced courses this summer, or join Shanda LIVE in her ‘Train Your Brain: An Introduction to Logic‘ PREMIUM course this fall!

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Shanda’s courses:

Is Hell Real? Understanding a Place Nobody Likes to Talk About – Self-Paced Course
Let’s Get Real: Examining the Evidence for God – Self-Paced Course
Train Your Brain: An Introduction to Logic – Self-Paced Course
Train Your Brain: An Introduction to Logic – PREMIUM Course Starts 9/9/2024

Other resources mentioned during the episode:

Apologetics Curriculum for All Ages – 2nd Grade to Adult!
Jonathan Haidt – Research and articles on effects of social media on adolescents

 

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HELP! My Pastor Doesn’t Talk About Cultural or Political Issues! with Tony Perkins

You love your pastor, but why won’t he address crucial cultural, moral, or political issues from the pulpit? Is there anything that you or your church can do about it? Furthermore, what risks lie ahead for faithful pastors who do actually speak out against the culture and rightly stand up for the truth of God’s Word?

For this midweek podcast episode, pro-life advocate and political leader, Tony Perkins, returns to talk more about the need for Christians and pastors to engage in political issues, and to defend the biblical worldview in the public square. If your pastor or your church seems totally disengaged from the political world, how can you inspire a change of heart? Why do so many pastors choose to remain quiet on culturally taboo issues like the right to life and natural marriage? And what resources are available for those who want to lead the charge and equip people in the church on where the candidates and parties stand on the most important issues? Frank and Tony will discuss all of this and MUCH more in the conclusion of their talk on faith and politics!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Part 1: The Top 3 Reasons Why Christians Should Be Involved in Politics with Tony Perkins
Family Research Council: https://www.frc.org/
FRC Action: https://frcaction.org/
Pray Vote Stand: https://prayvotestand.org/
Tony’s website: TonyPerkins.com

 

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