I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

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What Happened to Our Respect for Authority? with Brett & Erin Kunkle
There is a crisis of authority in our culture. Across the board there is more distrust in our once authoritative positions: parents, politicians, media, teachers, law enforcement, and even God Himself. But have you ever stopped to ask: what is authority? Why do we need it? And what has to be missing or go wrong with an authority figure to make us distrustful? In this episode, Brett and Erin Kunkle from MAVEN unpack the nature of authority, how this applies to the authority of Scripture, and how to explain authority to your kids. Together with Frank, they answer questions like:What’s driving the modern rejection of authority?Why is obedience seen as a “bad” word?What are the two essential ingredients for understanding proper authority?How do you respond to people who reject authority because of past abuse?What is "gentle parenting" and how does it miss the mark?How has sin tainted the structure of authority and turned it into an attack on the family?What is God’s design for the family and how does a biblical worldview reshape how we approach parenting?Were we all born "good inside"?Whether you’re raising toddlers, guiding teenagers, or mentoring young adults, this episode will give you clarity on what’s fueling the breakdown of authority in our current culture and how God's Word provides the solution. And for more parenting wisdom from Brett and Erin, be sure to check out the links in the resources section below!Resources mentioned during the episode:MAVEN - https://maventruth.com/The MAVEN Parent Podcast - https://bit.ly/3JFVki8
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A TRUE Story That Will Change Your Life Forever with Greg Koukl
Why is the world the way it is? Why are we here and how does the whole story of history—from the very beginning to the very end—fit together in a way that makes sense?Frank sits down with Greg Koukl, CIA 2025 Instructor and president of Stand to Reason, to talk about his classic and bestselling book, 'The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important That Happens in Between'. Think of it as a beginner-friendly guide to both systematic theology and apologetics, showing readers how God’s story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration explains everything we see in the world today. Tune in as Frank and Greg answer questions like:What is it that some Christians don't fully understand about their worldview?What are the problems associated with the atheist's story?What makes Christianity different from every other religion?Does evil disprove God? Or does it point to His existence?Is consciousness just an illusion?Why is Jesus the only solution to humanity’s biggest problem?What are the five essential elements that form the narrative backbone of the Christian story?Why is the personal God of Christianity the best explanation for the world as we know it?Biblical Christianity is more than just another religion. It’s more than just a personal relationship with God or a source of moral teaching. Christianity is a picture of reality. Consider this an invitation to hear a story that explains the world in a way that nothing else will. A TRUE story that will change your life forever!Resources mentioned during the episode:The Story of Reality by Greg Koukl - https://a.co/d/cYOEL5BStand to Reason - https://www.str.org/STR Weekly Podcast - https://www.str.org/weekly-audioSTR #Ask Podcast with Amy Hall - https://www.str.org/strask
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What Are You Going to Do With Your Guilt? with Dr. Bobby Conway
Guilt. Everyone has it. Where does this feeling come from, can it actually be good for us, and what can we do with it? Dr. Bobby Conway joins Frank from CIA 2025 to unpack his doctoral research on guilt, exploring how thinkers like Freud and Darwin tried to explain and resolve it without God, and why those attempts ultimately fall short. During their conversation, Frank and Bobby answer questions like:Why did Bobby choose to do his doctoral thesis on the topic of guilt?How can guilt be used as evidence that God exists?What does our guilt reveal about the character of God?Can sin ever be justified even if we don’t feel guilty?How has unresolved guilt fueled cancel culture?Why is secular psychology failing to fix today’s guilt-driven mental health crisis?As Greg Koukl puts it, “We feel guilty because we ARE guilty.” Frank and Bobby unpack why the Gospel offers the only real solution to guilt—and how this universal human experience points directly to the existence and nature of God. If you're burdened by the weight and consequences of your own bad decisions, pull up a chair and learn how you can find freedom through the saving grace of Jesus Christ!Resources mentioned during the episode:The Graphite Apologist - https://www.youtube.com/@TheGraphiteApologist Good God by David Baggett - https://a.co/d/gVoinMKUncomfortable Thoughts on Christians & Therapy with Josh Howerton - https://youtu.be/EPhDGcPBGrk
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How to Give Evidence of the Resurrection WITHOUT Using the Bible with Allen Parr
What if you’re talking to someone who flat-out rejects the Bible despite its historic credibility—can you still make a good case for the Resurrection? The answer is...YES!Popular Christian YouTuber, Allen Parr from The B.E.A.T., joins Frank from CIA 2025 to explore some of the most convincing evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. While the New Testament documents have proven to be reliable and trustworthy, Frank and Allen demonstrate how extra-biblical sources can guide skeptics toward the historical truth of Christianity—even if they don’t trust the Bible (yet!). They’ll answer questions like:What two facts must be established in order for Christianity to be true?Why do many skeptics like Bart Ehrman trust the New Testament documents as having historically reliable information?What are the five strongest pieces of biblical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus?Could the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus be explained by hallucinations?What's an important question to ask someone who says they don't trust the Bible?What are 6 facts that non-Christian sources confirm about the historical Jesus?What is the "minimal facts" argument and how does it help defend the Christian faith?What are 5 alternative theories to the resurrection and are any of them valid?Is a transformed life the strongest argument we have for Christianity?Whether you’re talking to a skeptic, a curious friend, or even a Christian with doubts, this episode will equip you with historical tools to build confidence in the resurrection—without needing to quote the Bible first!Allen's website: https://www.allenparr.com/Allen's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thebeatagp The Earliest Non-Christian Testimony to Jesus May Be Authentic (Josephus) with Sean McDowell: https://youtu.be/MwyFaJcapcI
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Why Are Christians Supporting Unbiblical Positions? with Megan Basham, Alisa Childers, & Natasha Crain
Why are so many popular figures who claim to be Christians supporting anti-Christian positions and is there anything we can do about it? In this special midweek podcast episode recorded LIVE from CrossExamined Instructor Academy 2025 in Charlotte, NC, Frank sits down with Megan Basham, Alisa Childers, and Natasha Crain to discuss some of the popular secular ideas that plague the modern Church and answer questions like:Does calling out sin and false teachers cause division in the Church?What are four secular beliefs that promote the authority of self vs. the authority of God?What are some incentives for going along with the flow instead of standing up for biblical truth?Why are truth claims seen as power grabs for those who push back against biblical Christianity?What does sourdough baking have to do with deceptive ideas?Why is it important to get uncomfortably specific when it comes to calling out false teachers and their ideas?What are some good resources for both adults and kids who want to embolden their Christian faith?Are we on the verge of another great awakening or revival in the Church?Be sure to check out some of the valuable resources for both kids and adults that were mentioned during the episode in the list below, and stay tuned for more podcast episodes recorded from CIA 2025!Resources mentioned during the episode:Fearless Faith Self-Paced Online Course - https://bit.ly/4kmld3gTrain Your Brain (online logic course for kids & adults) - https://bit.ly/4lMq6niShepherds for Sale by Megan Basham - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063413442World Watch News - https://worldwatch.news/Natasha's books - https://natashacrain.com/books/Alisa's books -https://alisachilders.com/
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