Why doesn’t God make Himself more obvious? If God truly exists, why wouldn’t He just appear to everyone and settle all doubts once and for all? In a world filled with skepticism, doubt, and unbelief, the "divine hiddenness" of God is one of the most common objections raised against Christianity. But is it really a valid reason to reject His existence? In this solo midweek episode, Frank tackles a listener’s question about God’s hiddenness and explores these questions along the way:Does the hiddenness of God negate the evidence we already have for His existence?What does Scripture reveal about why God may choose to remain unseen?Would seeing the full presence of God actually eliminate doubt and unbelief for some people?How do free will and love relate to divine hiddenness?Why didn't Jesus parade Himself around publicly post-resurrection so that everyone could see Him?How did so many Pharisee priests come to believe in Jesus?Were the angels ever exposed to the full presence of God?If you—or someone you know—wrestles with the hiddenness of God, this episode will help you see how His presence can still be known. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion on one of the most challenging questions from skeptics!Resources mentioned during the episode:Don't forget to take our podcast survey! https://crossexamined.org/surveyThe Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060652934
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What REALLY Happened During the Crusades? with Bill Federer
Were the Crusades unprovoked attacks by Christian armies, or was there something deeper at play? In this week’s episode, Frank invites historian Bill Federer to discuss the facts behind one of history’s most misunderstood events. Tune in as Bill unpacks its historical backdrop, revealing why Europe took up arms to blunt the rise and expansion of Islam. During their conversation, Frank and Bill will answer questions like:Did the Crusaders know the Bible?What did the Pope promise the Crusaders?How did Islam originate, and how did it expand so rapidly?Did Christianity spread as a direct result of the Crusades?What would have happened to Europe if the Crusades had never taken place?Were the Crusades an example of Just War?What was Muhammad's involvement in the slave trade, and what sparked the onset of the Dark Ages?What happened on the crusades that cannot be justified?If you’ve ever struggled to answer objections about Christianity and the Crusades, you won’t want to miss this!Resources mentioned during the episode:Take our podcast survey! https://crossexamined.org/surveyBill’s website: https://americanminute.com/What Every American Needs to Know About the Quran: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0977808556Bullies and Saints: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310119375
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HELP! My Professor Says Jesus is a Myth!
Is it possible that Jesus, the most influential person in history, was just a fictional character? In this midweek podcast, Frank responds to a question from Elijah, a medical student in Ghana, whose evolutionist professor seems unwilling to consider that Jesus existed unless Elijah can provide first century sources from outside of the Bible. What's the most effective way for Elijah to engage with his teacher's skepticism? Join Frank as he explores these questions and more, including:How can you respectfully defend your faith in the classroom?What historical and archaeological evidence confirms Jesus’ existence?Are extra-biblical sources more credible than the New Testament writers?What common presuppositions do atheists hold, and how can you respectfully challenge them?Are there any atheist or agnostic New Testament scholars who believe that Jesus never existed?Was Christianity a Roman invention designed to control the masses?What unique characteristics does Jesus hold that we don't find in any other human being?Tune in as Frank not only shares the facts, but also gives practical advice on engaging skeptics with confidence, clarity, and respect. This short but content-packed episode is full of valuable resources, so listen closely and be sure to check out the links below!Resources mentioned during the episode:BOOK: I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist - https://bit.ly/3WX3Xc7BOOK: Hollywood Heroes - https://bit.ly/3Or82AxBOOK: Stealing from God - https://bit.ly/41hLt91BOOK: Can Science Explain Everything? - https://a.co/d/5ZRIFRTBOOK: God's Undertaker: Has Science Buried God? - https://a.co/d/0yecDnyBOOK: Return of the God Hypothesis - https://a.co/d/6kHOck6BOOK: Tactics - https://bit.ly/3DgZ1bm
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How Names Reveal That the Bible Writers Were Eyewitnesses
Sorry Aunt Mildred and Uncle Bob– nobody wants to use your names for their children anymore! But what does that have to do with the credibility of the New Testament writers? In this fun and fascinating episode of 'I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist', Frank explores why the names we see recorded in ancient history matter and unpacks how these names serve as powerful evidence that the New Testament writers were actual eyewitnesses to the events they described in the Gospels and the Book of Acts. Join Frank as he tackles key questions like:How have name trends changed in the U.S. over the last 100 years, and how does this relate to the reliability of the Scriptures?What is an undesigned coincidence, and what examples of undesigned coincidences do we find in the New Testament?How do scholars know when Paul wrote his letters?Who are the 34 people mentioned in the New Testament that have also been verified by secular sources?What archeological evidence and non-Christian writings corroborate with what we see written in the Gospels?What's the Spider-Man Fallacy? And should the New Testament be categorized as historical fiction?If you or anyone you know has ever struggled to believe that the New Testament is historically credible, this episode might change your mind!Resources mentioned during the episode:Jesus and the Eyewitnesses by Richard Bauckham - https://a.co/d/9v3GXegCold Case Christianity (Updated & Expanded Edition) by J. Warner Wallace - https://a.co/d/5wQR5p2NRBTV SERIES: Digging Up the Bible - https://crossexamined.org/tv-programs
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What Is the Unpardonable Sin? Plus More Q&A
In this midweek episode of 'I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist', Frank tackles some of your listener questions on a wide variety of topics! Tune in as he unpacks the unpardonable sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew and other questions like:Should Christians be worried about committing the unforgivable sin?What makes the miracles of Jesus so unique compared to others who claimed to perform miracles, like Joseph Smith?How can we know anything about history and do we need to experience a historical event to know that it really occurred?Should you marry someone just based on love?What does the Bible say about a husband's responsibility to his family?Do intersex conditions mean there are more than two genders?From historical reliability to gender ideology and practical wisdom for single Christians—this episode is jam-packed with insights you won’t want to miss. And be sure to check out the list of helpful resources below for more information on some of the topics discussed during the program!Resources mentioned during the episode:Mormon Challenges Frank on Biblical Inerrancy - https://youtu.be/9cQLSiNeNTc
Correct, Not Politically Correct - https://bit.ly/3qws2ZLWhat is the Unpardonable/Unforgivable Sin? - https://bit.ly/4bfjkCKWhat is Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit? - https://bit.ly/4bldu2z1 Conservative vs 25 LGBTQ+ Activists - https://youtu.be/yBoFwaTWm70
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