I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

Buckle up friends, because it's going to be a wild and crazy ride! Frank and Peter Boghossian pick up right where they left off from the previous episode, exploring the destructive ideology that currently dominates our culture, academia, and local schools. We've watched freedoms in the UK and Western Europe slowly fade away. Are we doomed to the same fate here in the U.S.? Tune in for the answer along with other questions like:

How did Peter use his creative writing skills to point out the ideological insanity of academia?
What makes the oppressed/oppressor lens so destructive?
What was Peter's last conversation with Charlie Kirk?
Why does Peter think revamping teacher certification programs is the key to saving Western civilization?
How do universities operate as indoctrination factories?
Why does Peter think Europe is beyond hope?
Is "Islamophobia" a nonsensical term?
How can societies defend themselves from cultural and ideological collapse?
How does Peter define atheism and is he open to Christianity?
Is it possible to achieve meaning and purpose without the existence of God?
How does Peter ground objective morality as an atheist?
What is Peter's advice to Christians and other listeners of Frank's podcast?

WARNING: While there is certainly a lot to learn from the discussion, this episode explores sensitive topics and is not suited for young children. Please keep Peter in your prayers as he travels to France, and stay tuned to his YouTube channel and Substack for updates during the trip!

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The ‘Impossible Conversation’ No One Saw Coming - https://youtu.be/S9mY44DzwwI
A Manual for Creating Atheists - https://a.co/d/f0fp0K2
How to Have Impossible Conversations - https://a.co/d/anUjvBj
Frank and Peter at UC Berkeley - https://youtu.be/Pbxuw7wR8b4
Chaos at Berkeley: Free Speech Under Siege - https://bit.ly/4sJHOwb
Peter's Substack - https://boghossian.substack.com/
Peter on X - https://x.com/peterboghossian
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How in the world could a Christian and an atheist have a civil conversation about the current political climate in the West? It's easier than you think! As free speech collapses across Europe and ideological enforcement tightens its grip on the U.S., many are asking, are we truly "free" anymore?
This week, Frank is joined by philosopher Dr. Peter Boghossian, author of 'A Manual for Creating Atheists', fresh off their surprise appearance together at the chaotic TPUSA event at UC Berkeley. Together, they examine why civil dialogue is breaking down, why Islam presents a unique challenge to Western civilization, and why the modern left seems incapable of self-correction. In this episode, Frank and Peter tackle questions like:

Why did Peter leave his position at Portland State University?
Why was Peter invited to the TPUSA event at UC Berkeley?
Why has the radical left "gone to crazy town" and seems unable to engage in meaningful dialogue?
Why do people who can't form arguments call reason "oppression" and switch to bigotry and discrimination?
Why is it so important to have open dialogue with people who may disagree with you?
Why does Peter think Islamic immigration is an important topic that needs to be discussed?
What work did Peter do with prison inmates and what dangerous mission is he planning next?
Why does Peter care about freedom of religion even though he's an atheist?
Why does a free society require free speech to survive?
Why doesn't Peter publicize his events?
Why do facts often fail to change people's minds?
Why does Peter call himself a "cultural Christian" even though he's atheist?

In a world where people are starving for civil discourse, this light-hearted conversation between Frank and Peter is a breath of fresh air! Be sure to catch the next episode as their conversation continues on cancel culture, free speech, and how to ground objective morality.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
A Manual for Creating Atheists - https://a.co/d/f0fp0K2
How to Have Impossible Conversations: A Very Practical Guide - https://a.co/d/anUjvBj
Frank and Peter at UC Berkeley - https://youtu.be/Pbxuw7wR8b4
Chaos at Berkeley: Free Speech Under Siege - https://bit.ly/4sJHOwb
Peter's Substack - https://boghossian.substack.com/
Peter on X - https://x.com/peterboghossian
Peter's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/drpeterboghossian
Peter's website -https://peterboghossian.com/

At 31-years old, Charlie Kirk accomplished more for the Kingdom of God than many people do in their entire lifetime. While his death was a tragedy, there's another tragedy heading our way if we make the wrong decision. What is it? Be sure to tune-in to this bonus midweek episode, where Frank delivers a powerful Gospel message at TPUSA's AmericaFest 2025 in Phoenix, AZ.

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Are Christian views on marriage and sexuality really “outdated,” or has culture slowly talked us into treating clear biblical teaching as a harmless disagreement? In this midweek podcast episode, Frank and Dr. Robert Gagnon continue their discussion by examining what the Bible actually teaches about homosexuality and why sexual ethics sit at the core of Christian morality. Tune in as they answer questions like:

When Jesus showed compassion to tax collectors and sexual sinners was he affirming their sins?
What was God's primary purpose for food laws in the Old Testament?
Was homosexuality ever an “agree to disagree” issue for Jesus or the Apostle Paul?
Why does Paul specifically single out homosexuality instead of other sexual sins in Romans 1?
What are the three "new knowledge" questions?
What's the underlying problem most people don't realize when it comes to long-term and monogamous same-sex relationships?
What about the objection that the word 'homosexuality' wasn't invented until 1946?
Should Christians attend same-sex weddings? And how can you refuse without losing relationships?

This episode challenges believers to examine who their true authority is and whether love, as Jesus defined it, still guides their convictions. Frank and Dr. Gagnon will also equip listeners with how to respond to today's most common arguments and scriptures that are being misused to justify homosexuality and how to defend the true biblical position on marriage and sexual immorality. For a deeper dive, check out Dr. Gagnon’s flagship book, 'The Bible and Homosexual Practice'.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
What Does the Bible REALLY Say About Homosexuality? Part 1 with Dr. Robert Gagnon - https://youtu.be/8Jn8NTr9XnA
Would Jesus Attend a Gay Wedding? with Becket Cook - https://youtu.be/Ulbi94VvxSY
The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics - https://a.co/d/cDFZm9a
Website - RobertGagnon.net
Follow Dr. Gagnon on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/robert.a.gagnon.56
Follow Dr. Gagnon on X -https://x.com/RobertAJGagnon1

Can a biblical case be made to justify the practice of homosexuality? Does science support the narrative that people are "born gay"? And what did Jesus really teach about sexual ethics in light of the Old Testament? In this powerful episode, Frank is joined by Dr. Robert Gagnon, arguably the world’s leading scholarly authority on the topic, to tackle one of the most divisive moral issues of our time. Drawing from Dr. Gagnon’s landmark book, 'The Bible and Homosexual Practice', widely regarded as the standard work on the subject for over 25 years, they examine what Scripture and science reveal about the issue of homosexuality. Tune in as they answer questions like:

What was the initial response to Robert's book?
How does the Bible define love?
What's wrong with "loving" someone of the same sex?
What factors influence the likelihood that someone could be attracted to the same sex?
If homosexual practices are off limits because of Leviticus 18 what about eating shrimp?
What did Jesus say about Old Testament teachings on marriage, divorce, and sex?
Does loving someone require affirming all of their desires or behaviors?
How do same-sex unions compare to traditional marriage in terms of measurable harm and human flourishing?
Why does affirming homosexuality logically open the door to redefining all sexual morality?
Why was polygamy sometimes permitted in the Old Testament and is it still ok today?

This episode kicks off the new year with a topic that many Christians avoid, but one we can’t afford to ignore as biblical morality continues to be challenged in the public square and the church. Don’t miss the next episode where Frank and Dr. Gagnon continue unpacking the cultural and theological consequences of redefining God’s design for sexuality.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics - https://a.co/d/3P03zPQ
Website - http://www.robgagnon.net/
Follow Dr. Gagnon on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/robert.a.gagnon.56
Follow Dr. Gagnon on X - https://x.com/RobertAJGagnon1