I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

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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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
Stronger Man Nation - https://www.strongermannation.com/
Freedom Con All-American Father's Day Weekend - https://www.freedomcon26.com/
Grace City Church - https://gracecitychurch.com/

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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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
Body of Proof by Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston - https://a.co/d/057CaUC2
The Jesus Discoveries by Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston - https://a.co/d/02TUAllz
ChristianThinkers.com - https://christianthinkers.com/
CIA Online - https://bit.ly/3PjwlnH
Apply for In-Person CIA - https://cia.crossexamined.org/

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?

If you enjoyed this podcast episode PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY BY SUPPORTING OUR MINISTRY USING THE LINK BELOW. 100% of your donation goes to ministry, 0% to buildings!

Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
Body of Proof by Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston - https://a.co/d/057CaUC2
The Jesus Discoveries by Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston - https://a.co/d/02TUAllz
ChristianThinkers.com - https://christianthinkers.com/
CIA Online - https://bit.ly/3PjwlnH
Apply for In-Person CIA - https://cia.crossexamined.org/

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.

If you enjoyed this podcast episode PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY BY SUPPORTING OUR MINISTRY USING THE LINK BELOW. 100% of your donation goes to ministry, 0% to buildings!

Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
What Does the Bible REALLY Say About Israel? (And Why It Matters Now) with Pastor Robert Furrow - https://youtu.be/bD0JeMKzYtc
The Difficult Passages in Revelation by Robert Furrow - https://a.co/d/04prWiDv
The Making of a Biblical Leader edited by Robert Furrow - https://a.co/d/0dtjMwXH
Read the Hamas Charter - https://avalon.law.yale.edu/21st_century/hamas.asp

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 archaeological 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!

If you enjoyed this podcast episode PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY BY SUPPORTING OUR MINISTRY USING THE LINK BELOW. 100% of your donation goes to ministry, 0% to buildings!

Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
Archaeology and the People of the Bible by Titus Kennedy - https://a.co/d/05hgXVYJ
12 Biblical Archaeological Discoveries You’ve Never Heard Of Before with Dr. Titus Kennedy - https://youtu.be/kMeN5CbOmCY