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I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST
Hosted by Dr. Frank Turek · EN
Cross Examining ideas against the truth and Christianity. Brought to you by CrossExamined.org and AFR.net
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Charlie Kirk Conspiracy Theories? Homicide Detective Speaks Out
Oct 300:48:24Summary readyConspiracy theories are everywhere in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination—but how much of what you’ve heard is actually true? Was Tyler Robinson really acting alone? Could there have been a second shooter? And why is the FBI withholding details from the public?This week on I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist, cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace joins Frank to use his expertise in criminal investigations to tackle the biggest questions circulating online about Charlie's death. Together, they’ll expose why conspiracies thrive, debunk false claims, and explore how real investigators approach cases like this with truth instead of speculation.Why do conspiracy theories spread so quickly?Is there any evidence of a second shooter?Could Tyler Robinson’s Discord messages have been staged?What role do autopsies play in homicide cases?Why isn’t J. Warner Wallace convinced by these conspiracy theories?As the world continues to process this tragedy and await justice, Frank and Jim will put some of these baseless speculations to rest and point listeners back to the ultimate hope found in Christ alone. If you’ve been wrestling with the rumors about the assassination and aren't sure what to believe, tune in and hear the facts for yourself!If you enjoyed this podcast episode PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY BY SUPPORTING OUR MINISTRY HERE. 100% of your donation goes to ministry, 0% to buildings! Resources mentioned during the episode:BOOK: Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible by J. Warner WallaceBOOK: Cold-Case Christianity (Updated & Expanded Edition): A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the GospelsWEBSITE: ColdCaseChristianity.com*WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT* CONSPIRACY THEORY VIDEO FROM RANGEDAYBRO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbaQadkqkzI&rco=1
SummaryTender Hearts vs. the False Gospel of Progressive Christianity with Alisa Childers
Sep 3001:00:34Summary readyYou would think that when hearts become open to the gospel, Christians would rejoice and get to work. Instead, progressive “Christians” are warning about conservative politics. In fact, some of them chose to use Charlie Kirk's assassination and memorial service as an opportunity to discourage Christians from engaging in politics rather than encouraging them to share the Gospel!Today, our friend Alisa Childers joins Frank to expose the subtle lies of this movement. Alisa and Frank tackle important and timely questions like:What were Alisa’s biggest takeaways from Charlie's memorial service?What is the "Third Way" strategy progressives have been advancing for years, a strategy designed to confuse believers, infiltrate churches, and brand faithful Christians as “Christian Nationalists”?How do you spot warning signs in your church?Was Charlie’s memorial service a dangerous display of Christian Nationalism?What’s the meaning behind the “I Am Charlie” movement?How do we best help those with tender hearts who are starting to move closer to God?What are the six lies of Progressive Christianity every Christian needs to recognize?Why should Christians be engaged in politics instead of backing down?You'll see why standing for truth and even your local law enforcement matters more now than ever. Be sure to pre-order a copy of Alisa's new Student Edition of 'Another Gospel', which includes discussion questions for young adults and stay tuned for upcoming guests like archaeologist Titus Kennedy, Rob McCoy (Charlie Kirk’s pastor), along with more details coming soon surrounding the security details of the tragic event that took place on 9/10/2025.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:Support our ministry - https://donor.crossexamined.org/Another Gospel? Student Edition - https://a.co/d/fwCaqdXUnshaken Conference - https://unshakenconference.com/Alisa’s podcast - https://alisachilders.com/podcast/Unshaken Faith podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@UnshakenFaithPod
SummaryThank You Charlie for Mixing Faith and Politics with Alisa Childers & Natasha Crain
Sep 2600:48:10Summary readyWas Charlie Kirk's memorial service a "dangerous display of Christian Nationalism" like some media outlets claim? While Frank is on his college tour in honor of Charlie, our friends Alisa Childers and Natasha Crain step in to host the program and break down the false narratives taking place on social media and discuss how Christians can respond when accused of being “too political.” Along the way, they tackle big questions like:How has Charlie Kirk's death impacted Alisa and Natasha on a personal and professional level?What does it mean to be called a "Christian Nationalist"?Is the United States headed toward a revival, or deeper division?Should Christians stay out of politics?Was Charlie Kirk killed for his political or Christian beliefs?What is a critical mistake many Christians make when it comes to evaluating social issues?Why are only Christians called out for engaging in politics?Is polarization the real problem?What are some marks of a true revival?This is not the time for silence but for courage and boldness! To hear more from Alisa and Natasha, check out the links below along with their UNSHAKEN conference events coming up soon with Frank in San Clemente, CA (10/25) and Dallas, TX (11/8).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:Help Support Our Mission - https://donor.crossexamined.org/When Culture Hates You by Natasha Crain - https://a.co/d/0QEzhATThe Natasha Crain Podcast - https://natashacrain.com/podcast/Alisa Childers Podcast - https://alisachilders.com/podcast/Unshaken Faith Podcast - https://bit.ly/4nVeDmOUnshaken Conference - https://unshakenconference.com/
SummaryBehind the Scenes at Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service
Sep 2301:03:20Summary readyWhat happened behind the scenes at the historic memorial service for Charlie Kirk and what was its central takeaway message? Frank shares what it was like to attend and speak at what could possibly be the biggest public event in human history, and also highlights the remarkable efforts of the TPUSA team who put it all together in only 7 days while also mourning the devastating loss of their fearless leader.Tune in as Frank shares clips from some of the speakers and answers questions like:Why did Charlie continue doing college events when he knew his life could be at risk?How do you respond to someone if they accuse you of being a Christian Nationalist?Was Charlie Kirk a fascist?Why should Christians seek to legislate morality?What does Christianity offer that no other religion does?Why should more Christians and those in church leadership speak up on controversial cultural issues?What good has come from this tragedy?What gave Erica Kirk the strength to forgive the killer?As we all continue to mourn the loss of Charlie, please join us in honoring his legacy by fearlessly sharing the Gospel and having respectful dialogue with those who oppose the Christian worldview. And stay tuned for Friday's podcast where Alisa Childers and Natasha Crain join the program to share some practical steps that Christians can take to get engaged.Resources mentioned during the episode:Frank's speech at Charlie Kirk's memorial service - https://youtu.be/tDCUOtGJNtM The Greatness of Charlie Kirk: An Eyewitness Account of Life & Martydom - https://youtu.be/rVaxvKtw5NQ Charlie Kirk's Memorial Service (9/21/2025) - https://www.youtube.com/live/zkX2rIn_q8o?si=3JS0PsUEV7POcnE8 Frank Turek with Tucker Carlson on the Charlie Kirk Show - https://youtu.be/BHD238MOPq4 Frank on the Megyn Kelly podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=3137s&v=IEHioXST5Ug Frank on FOX and Friends - https://youtu.be/Hn9fpkmQAbA Frank on Hannity - https://youtu.be/fCD1qPldA6Q?si=JOwpWAOB52YAL6Oz
SummaryIf God, Why Evil? Honoring the Life & Legacy of My Friend Charlie Kirk
Sep 1900:41:48Summary readyDoes evil disprove God? If not, what is God’s purpose for evil? Why would a good God allow evil that seems to have no purpose, like the recent m*rder of Charlie Kirk? What is God’s ultimate solution to evil? Watch Frank present, 'If God, Why Evil?’, which was recorded earlier this week at Western Carolina Univ. in Cullowhee, NC during his first public appearance since the tragic events that took place on 9/10/2025. Frank will continue his college tour this fall to honor the life and legacy of Charlie. Please join him in-person or LIVE online at the follow locations:McNeese State Univ. (9/23) - Lake Charles, LALittle Cypress-Mauriceville High School (9/24) - Orange, TXLamar Univ. (9/25) - Beaumont, TXGeorgia Tech with Lucas Miles & TPUSA (10/23) - Atlanta, GAThe Ohio State Univ. (11/3) - Columbus, OHUniv. of Alabama (11/13) - Tuscaloosa, ALResources mentioned during the episode:The Greatness of Charlie Kirk: An Eyewitness Account of His Life and Martyrdom - https://youtu.be/rVaxvKtw5NQMy Friend Charlie Kirk: A Beacon of Faith and Reason - https://youtu.be/dELh0xrrVS8Watch the full presentation with Q&A - https://youtu.be/IXko-id_DNQ
SummaryThe Greatness of Charlie Kirk: An Eyewitness Account of His Life and Martyrdom
Sep 1601:14:42Summary readyThis week’s episode is the most difficult we’ve ever recorded. As an eyewitness to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, Frank will share his firsthand account of those harrowing moments on 9/10/2025 as well as offer a tribute to Charlie’s life and legacy—a person who lived 24/7 for Jesus and courageously proclaimed truth while receiving threats against his life.Charlie loved his wife Erika and their children deeply, encouraged his closest friends through Scripture, and adamantly worked to let those in the TPUSA family know that they were valued as he modeled great leadership. He was a man of action and integrity, an evangelist and apologist, generous and kind–especially to those who opposed him, and courageous in the face of a hostile culture. Frank will answer questions like:How did Frank and Charlie become friends and why did Charlie work so hard to unite people?How did Charlie combine courage and humility to influence millions of young people?What were Frank’s last conversations with Charlie?How should Christians respond to those who are celebrating the assassination?Where do we go from here and how should Christians respond to this tragic event?Listeners will also hear how Charlie’s family and team displayed incredible strength in the wake of tragedy, and how TPUSA will move forward stronger than ever. This is not just a tribute—it’s a call to action for Christians everywhere to carry forward Charlie’s legacy by boldly proclaiming the Gospel, ensuring his mission to reach the next generation for Christ does not end.If you enjoyed this podcast episode PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY BY SUPPORTING OUR MINISTRY HERE. 100% of your donation goes to ministry, 0% to buildings!Resources mentioned during the episode:Erika Kirk's Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5SHpvRYg_oStop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life - https://a.co/d/cLb6BrtMy Friend Charlie Kirk: A Beacon of Faith and Reason - https://youtu.be/watch?v=dELh0xrrVS8
SummaryMAKE HEAVEN CROWDED and Take a BOLD Stand for Christ with Pastor Jack Hibbs
Sep 1300:49:15Summary readyFrank speaks briefly on the horrific murder of his dear friend Charlie Kirk. He’ll say more in the coming days. But now Charlie would want you to hear from Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, who like Charlie, takes a bold stand for Christ.Jack shows how in his new book, ‘Called to Take a Bold Stand: Resilient and Effective Faith for a Godless Age’. With over 35 years of ministry experience, Jack shares why sanctification, active discipleship, and making the Gospel central are the keys to standing firm in a world that opposes the truth through persecution, cancel culture, and politics. Together, Frank and Jack tackle questions like:Can Christians today impact the world like the early church?How did Jack rally his local community to come together and stop a dangerous bill in California that put children at risk for human trafficking?How does the Holy Spirit work through us today?What’s the biggest problem associated with a feelings-based, experience-driven faith?How do we hear from the Lord?How has cancer been the most powerful evangelical tool in the Hibbs family?Why does God use weak people to fulfill His purpose and plan?Get ready to be inspired, equipped, and challenged to stand boldly for righteousness and embrace the Great Commission. If your goal is to "make Heaven crowded”, be sure to pre-order your copy of 'Called to Take a Bold Stand' today!Resources mentioned during the episode:PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY of ‘Called to Take a Bold Stand’ - https://a.co/d/hkDKFZl
SummaryAre You Going UP or Are You Going DOWN? Bible “Errors” Won’t Save You
Sep 900:41:39Summary readyEveryone you love will die. Everything you build will crumble. Everything you say will be forgotten. Everything you do will come to nothing. You and your identity will die and vanish, UNLESS...the resurrection is true. Yes, if Jesus of Nazareth really did rise from the dead--GAME OVER--Christianity is true! But wait...isn't a miracle like the resurrection a little too hard to believe for a rational person?Join Frank during his recent talk at Grace Community Church in Sarasota, FL where he draws a striking parallel between the sinking of the Titanic and the resurrection of Jesus. You'll learn why the Gospel accounts are not myths or legends, but credible eyewitness testimony that can stand up to scrutiny. Along the way, he answers pressing questions like:How do we know miracles like the resurrection are even possible and why are they so rare?What's the greatest miracle in the Bible? (no, it's not the resurrection!)Why are some atheists beginning to admit the evidence for Christianity’s greatest miracle?Do Bart Ehrman's so-called "contradictions" in the Gospel accounts defeat Christianity?What does the Titanic have to do with the afterlife and the resurrection of Jesus?Why is it highly unlikely that the Jews invented the resurrection story?How do we know Hell is real?There is an afterlife and what you do here on earth DOES matter. Not only for today, but also for eternity. The question remains for all of us: are you going up or are you going down? The choice is yours, choose wisely!Resources mentioned during the episode:Digging Up the Bible - https://bit.ly/446eWTrLet's Get Real: Examining the Evidence for God - https://bit.ly/4mCQrVBIsrael, Jordan, and Egypt Trip - https://bit.ly/4iUCUHi
SummaryHow to Win Gen Z Back to the Truth of Christianity with Shanda Fulbright
Sep 500:48:24Summary readyGen Z is showing surprising signs of revival—but will it last? As young people flock back to church, the future of their faith may hinge on how parents, pastors, and mentors respond right now! Frank teams up with certified apologist and former California public school teacher, Shanda Fulbright, to discuss some of the challenges associated with discipling the younger generation and what parents can do to help kids ground their beliefs in facts instead of feelings. Together they answer questions like:What does recent research say about Gen Z becoming more interested in Christianity?What do Jordan Peterson, Joe Rogan, and Wesley Huff have in common?What recent cultural events and trends have contributed to more young people embarking on a truth quest?What are the dangers associated with winning people to Christianity based solely on emotion?Why do young people need evidence to stay grounded in their faith?What role should parents and the church play in discipleship?What is the best age to introduce apologetics to your child?What are some practical tips for helping young people discern truth from error?Why should doubts be welcomed and expressed?If you’re a parent, mentor, or simply care about the future of the Church, you won’t want to miss this practical conversation along with Shanda's course for middle school students, 'Let’s Get Real: Examining the Evidence for God'! The PREMIUM version starts on MON. 9/8 and includes 13 LIVE Zoom sessions with Shanda, or you can guide your child through the SELF-PACED course at any time during the year!Resources mentioned during the episode:Let's Get Real: Examining the Evidence for God - https://bit.ly/4mCQrVBShandaFulbright.com- https://www.shandafulbright.com/WesleyHuff.com - https://www.wesleyhuff.com/Apologetics Canada - https://apologeticscanada.com/
SummaryThe Demon Delusion? Recent Evidence They Exist
Sep 200:46:21Summary readyAre demons real—or just a delusion? The recent Minneapolis Catholic school shooting may be one of the clearest examples of demonic activity ever covered by the mainstream media. Frank takes a hard look at the shocking details surrounding the tragedy where a trans-identifying individual left many clues behind to demonstrate his delusion before deliberately targeting innocent children. He'll answer tough questions like:What shows us the shooter was influenced by demons?Why is Satan called "the father of lies"?What is the anecdotal fallacy and why is it so dangerous?What are the 3 ways we learn about reality?Who is Satan, what does his name mean, and what does he want with us?What does John 8 teach us about demons?How can we demonstrate that God exists without even opening the Bible?How did Jesus resist temptation from Satan—and how can we do the same?What are some other things we can do to protect ourselves from the evil one?The most dangerous thing about deception is that you don’t realize you’re being deceived! If you or someone you know needs to confront demonic influence without falling into despair, the only source of true freedom is the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Tune in to gain practical tools from Scripture to overcome fear, resist the enemy’s lies, and stand firm in a culture increasingly hostile to Christianity.Resources mentioned during the episode:Josh Howerton - The Most OVERT Demonic Activity I've EVER Seen: https://youtu.be/F3imoOK0FKw Hollywood Heroes by Frank & Zach Turek - https://bit.ly/3Or82Ax
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