How can exploring doubts strengthen your faith as a Christian? Dr. Ben Shaw and Dr. Ron Davis from CORE Apologetics join... more

Why do people remain shocked that a majority of Christians (and the nation) voted for Donald Trump? How is that... more

This week on the podcast, CrossExamined board member Dan Hodges sits down with New Testament scholar and resurrection expert, Dr.... more

What could the election of the nation of Israel and the 2024 U.S. presidential election possibly have in common? This... more

Are you feeling anxious about the 2024 presidential election? Take heart! God's Word has wisdom for us on all the... more

Don’t think the government will ever take your child? Think again. Laura Bryant Hanford, contributing writer to The Federalist, returns... more

Why are some prominent biologists and macro-evolutionists admitting that Darwinian evolution is in trouble and what’s fueling this newfound skepticism?... more

Frank responds to listener questions and a charge that he is ignoring facts. He also exposes media deception in this... more

Can you believe in biblical inerrancy AND hold to the old earth creation model? There's been an intramural debate brewing... more

Why are so many Christians being led astray by statements like "abortion is healthcare," "trans women are women," and "love... more

Why do so many Christians find it acceptable to stay silent in the face of evil? Historian Bill Federer joins Frank... more

If politics isn't your thing, or you've lost your enthusiasm to vote this year, you REALLY need to tune in!... more

Is the American Church still shining as the light of Christ, or have we made too many compromises in the... more

Life has been especially hard for those in the western part of North Carolina since Hurricane Helene struck last week,... more

Are secular universities intentionally shaping a generation of Marxists? Parents and students must be aware of the social and political... more

Every college student faces difficult situations, but Christian students at secular universities often encounter unique challenges designed to dismantle their... more

Frank and Hedieh Mirahmadi continue their discussion about the potential destruction that the West is facing in light of mass... more

With the encroaching geopolitical movement of Islam and the influx of immigrants from all over the world through our open... more

Christian apologists Wintery Knight and Desert Rose return to the program to cover in rapid-fire-succession where the Democratic platform stands... more

Dr. Owen Anderson returns for a special edition of the midweek podcast to expose more of what's going on at... more

Dr. Owen Anderson, professor of philosophy and religious studies at Arizona State University, joins Frank to share how he found... more

Frank sits down with Dr. Stan Wallace, president and CEO of Global Scholars, to discuss his book, 'Have We Lost... more

What's the best way to love your neighbor? Christians have a biblical responsibility to love their neighbors by being politically... more

If you find yourself getting too much praise from the culture, are you really living your life for Christ? Frank... more

Is it ever appropriate to call out trusted pastors when they get something wrong? In this podcast episode, Frank responds... more

Frank is diving into your listener questions! Tune in as he responds to an email from a concerned Christian husband... more

Southern Evangelical Seminary professor Dr. Richard Howe sits down with Frank to explore why philosophy is a MUST in our... more

What can Christian influencers do to prepare for the inevitable avalanche of criticism that comes with doing ministry online or... more

Do you ever get the sense that there's growing confusion among Christians on issues we should all agree on? Young... more

How can Christians effectively share the Gospel's good news with the LGBTQ+ community? Or should we just mind our own... more

Why are Christians facing so much hostility when we speak up on political issues? Simply advocating for life in the... more

Is the so-called "gentle parenting" movement producing a generation of narcissists? Many Christian parents are ditching the Bible's model for... more

CIA 2024 (https://crossexamined.org/what-is-cia) is here, ladies and gentlemen! This year, we're kicking off our annual apologetics workshop with a much-needed conversation... more

Pastoral leadership in America is under attack, and Christians need to be aware of what's going on behind the scenes!... more

Could your favorite celebrity pastor or your church's leadership compromise the truth in exchange for cultural approval (and a BIG... more

Is faith in God a personal choice, or is it something God forces on people against their will? Misinterpretations of... more

If God is sovereign, as the Bible says, then how can human beings have free will? Those who subscribe to certain sects of... more

Where were you on Saturday, July 13, when the shocking news broke that former President Trump had been shot? This... more

When was the last time you had a REAL and MEANINGFUL conversation with someone who disagreed with your Christian worldview?... more

You've got questions, and for this midweek podcast, we've got answers! Tune in as Frank dives into your listener questions... more

Does the Bible promise prosperity to those who bless and support Israel? In the wake of the October 7th attacks... more

Does today's culture value human life like our Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson, did when he penned the Declaration of Independence?... more

What would you do if you learned that your child's school had been plotting an elaborate scheme to legally abduct... more

Is the whole of Scripture just a disorganized collection of conflicting documents? Some scholars think so, claiming it to be a battleground... more

How did things like third-trimester abortions, infanticide, euthanasia, critical race theory, transgender ideology, and drag queen story hour become embedded... more

Where can we find the concept of the third day being played out in the Old Testament? Esther, Isaac, Daniel,... more

Jesus told His disciples that every story in the Old Testament points to Him. But what did He mean? If... more

Is it possible that the Bible actually contains errors? And if so, how would these errors impact the message of... more

Do most Christians have the wrong definition of inerrancy? You may have noticed some pretty significant discrepancies between the different... more

Do most Protestants have a good grasp on Roman Catholic theology or are they largely misunderstanding some of its core... more

When Christians suggest that the Bible is without error, what does that actually mean? And are there really good reasons to believe... more

Were Harrison Butker’s bold statements during his recent Benedictine College commencement speech (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JS7RIKSaCc) worth all of the public backlash he received in... more

Why do your kids believe what they believe about the world and the purpose of life? Are you equipping them... more

You love your pastor, but why won't he address crucial cultural, moral, or political issues from the pulpit? Is there... more

Should Christians get involved with politics, or should we just stay out of the way because "religion and politics don't... more

Can Christians learn to love the same way God loves? Cold-case homicide detective turned Christian apologist, J. Warner Wallace, answers that... more

Have you ever wondered why America is so obsessed with death and murder, or why some of today's most popular... more

How is today's censorship trend affecting your job, your child's education, and your medical healthcare of all things? And what... more

What exactly constitutes "free speech" and falls under the protection of the First Amendment? As the political left increasingly advocates... more

What's driving the anti-Israel protests storming college campuses all across America? Schools like Columbia University, UCLA, Emory, Harvard, and Yale... more

If God exists, then why are there so many church scandals? Why does racism exist and why are Christians so... more

In this midweek podcast episode, Frank tackles a series of listener questions surrounding how to share your faith with transgender... more

If God is good, why is there so much evil in the world? And if God wants us to trust... more

This week, author of 'The Case for Life' and pro-life expert Scott Klusendorf returns to unpack the implications behind the most popular... more

What are we to make of Donald Trump’s recent statements on abortion? Are pro-life Americans winning or losing the battle to... more

Are there any practical ways that Christians and conservatives can stop the encroachment of woke ideology in our schools, businesses, and local communities? While... more

Is there an all out assault on common sense in the West? Over the last decade or so, proponents of... more

What historical evidence is there for people like Peter, Simon of Cyrene, Pontius Pilate, Jesus, Caiaphas, and other key figures... more

How did an itinerant preacher, born into poverty and raised in an obscure village, a man who never wrote a book... more

If God knew that millions or billions of people would not only sin, but in the end reject Him and... more

Is the U.S. government deliberately targeting patriotic Americans with conservative values? In a post 9/11 America, the necessary push to prevent... more

Do you have to believe that the Bible is completely without error to be a true Christian? If you don't agree with... more

Do you have blood on your hands? Are Christian beliefs motivating trans people to commit the unthinkable act of suicide?... more

If Jesus rose from the dead, wouldn't that also demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt that the Messianic prophecies were about... more

It's the age old question--if God is sovereign over all things then how do we have free will? And if... more

Can a purely materialistic worldview account for concepts like human dignity, moral absolutes, or objective meaning? In a surprising (and encouraging)... more

Could we be witnessing a return of belief in God during our generation? It seems that the Christian narrative that... more

Is social media turning your kids into digital zombies? You wouldn't believe how much time the average person will spend... more

Where do you go to find good Christian commentary on current events happening in pop-culture? YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other... more

Is it necessary to have all the answers to complex theological or cultural questions when talking to non-Christians? Absolutely not!... more

Have you ever believed something that you discovered later on just wasn't true? In an upside down world where lies... more

Have you ever had someone jump to false conclusions about you based on a single comment or tweet? That's what... more

Is America headed down a dark path similar to that of Nazi Germany? If history has shown us anything, it's that bad things happen when Christians don't... more

It's a busy week here at CrossExamined! In this midweek podcast episode, Frank reports on the biggest campus event in... more

What would it take to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Christianity is true? If God exists and Jesus rose... more

What do you do when someone calls you "toxic" and says they don't want you in their life anymore? Is... more

What is this thing called "deconstruction" that has disrupted, dismantled, and destroyed the faith of so many people? Is it... more

What are the major "Do's and Don'ts" of witnessing to Muslims? On last week's podcast, Dr. Brady Blevins from Watchman Fellowship gave listeners some great... more

Knock, knock. Who's there? If a Mormon or a Jehovah's Witness comes to your door, what should you do and... more

How can Christians defend the faith in light of today's most common objections from young atheists and agnostics? America's "best... more

Do young people today reject theism and Christianity for the same reasons as past generations? If you ask the average... more

What are the historical and ideological factors that have shaped the modern state of Israel and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict?... more

How did Israel get to where it is today? Do Israeli's have a rightful claim to the land, or does... more

We all witnessed the footage and truly disturbing reports following the 10/7 Hamas attack on Israel, but just how bad... more

The statistics show that skepticism, atheism, and agnosticism are on the rise among American adults today, along with hostility towards... more

Is Harvard ready to embrace THE truth or is it doubling down on President Claudine Gay's "truth"? Just a couple... more

Have you ever wondered where Christmas traditions come from? Better yet, is there any CHRISTIAN truth to these traditions, or... more

Have you unknowingly joined the rebellion AGAINST Jesus? You've probably noticed that there's no shortage of faith leaders and church denominations that have... more

Why has antisemitism exploded on college campuses and around the world? In the aftermath of the horrifying Oct. 7th Hamas... more

Who (or WHAT) is discipling you and your family? We often talk about discipleship in Christian circles, with most of us instinctively associating it... more

How do we know that life is designed? Would it surprise you to know that it can be done mathematically?... more

What does the Bible teach us about race, ethnicity, unity, and justice? When Krista Bontrager (a conservative wife, homeschool mom,... more

What is the eternal message of hope that we are privileged to have here in the United States (and other... more

How in the world did a biochemist with a Muslim father find his saving grace through Jesus Christ? Fazale “Fuz” Rana is... more

Can we REALLY believe in Noah's ark? Practically speaking, the idea of a massive flood, a giant ark, a rainbow... more

What (if anything) can the Bible teach us about climate change? Arguably, the most controversial aspect of the climate change... more

This show will bless you if you have ever supported CrossExamined.org (and even if you haven’t). Just two weeks ago at the Unshaken conference in... more

Do evangelical Christians hold political views that are "wildly extreme"? If the sanctity of human life and the institution of... more

Are Christian politicians plotting to turn America into a theocracy? That's precisely what the woke media outlets want you to... more

How much does archaeology actually reveal about the claims made in the New Testament? The four Gospels give us key... more

What can recent archaeological discoveries tell us about the historicity of the Bible? The miraculous destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah... more

Has the idea of biblical inerrancy gone out of style? In today's modern church we've seen far too many professing... more

Do we have good enough reasons to believe that the New Testament documents are really telling the truth? One of... more

What are the ins and outs of so-called "gender affirming care?" Although it's a well-known FACT that it's biologically impossible for anyone... more

Is gender ideology (a form of cultural Marxism) actually about saving "trans" kids, or is there an underlying sinister motive behind it? Somehow this... more

Was Hamas most recent barbaric treatment of the Israelis just the result of an age-old land dispute? That's exactly what radical leftist groups... more

How can you negotiate with people who are intent on your destruction and are even willing to commit demonic acts to do... more

Are racial discrimination and systemic racism widespread problems in America? The horrific tragedy of George Floyd seemingly caused a resurgence of critical (race) theory into... more

Has anyone at your church ever claimed that "whiteness is wickedness", "sin is oppressive", or "the Bible was written from... more

Is it normal for Christians to experience seasons of doubt? The truth is, doubt can hit any believer at any... more

Ever wondered how the Duck Commander himself, Phil Robertson, became a Christian? Millions of fans came to know and love... more

What are the rules for engaging a teenage or adult child who is now identifying as trans, deems you toxic, and then threatens to... more

Do Christians really know the Bible as well as we should? If we're being honest, reading an ancient set of... more

If God truly is loving, is He obligated to save those who have never heard the Gospel or choose not... more

What do you call a Christian that denies the Virgin Birth, the Divinity of Christ, the Second Coming, miracles, the... more

Have you ever noticed that most of the disputes we have in our culture and even in the church, are... more

When a fellow Christian confides in you that they're "deconstructing", what do you say and what kind of advice do you give them?... more

What's the ONE attribute that has the power to change your life, your relationships, and your career? In this midweek... more

"You can't trust the New Testament writers because they were Christians!" How many times have you heard that objection? Atheists... more

Are you possibly underestimating your ability to go out and make disciples? Imagine if every Christian invested in the spiritual growth... more

Does the New Age movement offer a "higher level" of Christianity? Often used interchangeably, New Age and New Thought have appealed to the... more

Why is it that all societies throughout human history have been plagued by and confronted with universal guilt? That is... more

Do you know how to have meaningful conversations with atheists or how to answer their concerns when it comes to science, morality, and evil in the world? Navigating through... more

How can you increase the chances that your child won't walk away from the faith when they get older? Most... more

Why is it more culturally acceptable to have Drag Queen story hour at a public library than it is to... more

What could be worse than being cut off by your adult children (and subsequently grandchildren) because you hold a Christian... more

What options do you have as a Christian when your loved-one deconstructs and decides to walk away from the faith?... more

The Barbie movie is a certified box office hit, but in between the pink sparkles and choreographed dance numbers what... more

When Mormon missionaries come knocking on your door, what will you say? In this week's episode, we ask 7th generation Mormon, now Christian,... more

What do we make of religion and politics in today's ongoing culture war? In the words of Ben Shapiro, "Facts... more

Is unconditional love the same thing as unconditional approval? How do Christians navigate through tough conversations about sexuality with their... more

What can radio-carbon dating tell us about the timing of the destruction of Jericho? And how much does the archaeology seem to correlate... more

Have there been any significant archaeological finds that support the biblical account of the fall of Jericho? Joshua 6 describes... more

Does the government have the right to force Christians (or anyone else) to say or do things that violate their... more

Why have public schools seemingly abandoned the study of logic? Instead of learning how to think, most kids today are... more

Many people around the world accuse Christianity of being a white, imperialistic religion that enslaved people of color and set... more

Are you afraid to call out immoral behavior in the public square? If your values don't align with what mainstream... more

Is Christianity a misogynistic religion that beats down on women? Does the Bible advocate for "toxic masculinity"? Modern culture would... more

Is masculinity a bad thing? In popular culture, it seems that it has become socially acceptable to attack men simply for being... more

What does it mean to be "woke"? This word is being used almost everywhere in our culture today by every... more

Should Christians incorporate humor or even mockery into their apologetics? The idea of poking fun at another person's worldview may... more

Did Peter declare that water baptism is a requirement for salvation? In the book of Acts, Peter seems to indicate... more

Are you unknowingly being misled by false teachers or by misunderstanding certain passages in the Bible? One of the problems... more

This generation of young adults is totally committed to the idea that they are their own authority. Is there a way to help them understand... more

Are miracles possible? Many academics have ruled miracles out completely, claiming that miracles are a violation of the laws of nature. But is that... more

How can you witness to someone who is apathetic about Christianity? Those who are apathetic to Christianity often have an “I don’t... more

How can you help secular people make sense of God? Cultural, emotional, and volitional obstacles often stand in the way of belief... more

What happens when your job asks you to do something that conflicts with your religious beliefs? Do you just give... more

How much truth can you tolerate? That may sound like a strange question, but people often have the tendency to suppress the truth... more

You want controversy? We've got it! In this midweek podcast episode, Phoenix Hayes joins Frank to discuss the expanded third edition of his book, 'Correct,... more

More than a dozen sites have been proposed for the true location of Mount Sinai. But does any one of... more

There comes a time when truth must be spoken, and a line must be drawn in the sand. But what... more

What's behind the current 'unraveling of America'? And how should we respond? We're living in unprecedented times when Christians can... more

Does God want everybody to be well? By the power of your faith can you abolish all sickness from your... more

There certainly has been something nefarious going on with the making of the movie 'Nefarious'. Sicknesses, accidents, technical difficulties, and... more

What worldview can best explain the major aspects of reality? And why do they even exist in the first place?... more

Have you ever wondered why reality is the way that it is? And what worldview can best explain it? Some... more

Is there evidence for the Exodus plagues that comes from Egypt? Shockingly, there is — at least there seems to... more

The overturning of Roe V. Wade in the summer of 2022 shocked advocates of both the Pro-Life and the Pro-Abortion... more

Why does God take some believers "before their time" and put us through so much pain and suffering during our... more

In today's world, popularity trumps truth. Many Christians are hiding under their desks and many pastors are hiding behind the... more

God knows all things, but does His foreknowledge impact our free will? Often a hot button topic amongst Christians, Calvinism... more

Science is often viewed as the standard to determine all truth, which begs the question, does science even have the... more

Do we need deep scientific knowledge in order to make arguments for the existence of God? Or can we demonstrate... more

What’s more likely? That no one created something from nothing, or that someone created something from nothing? If you ask... more

Every writer of the New Testament warned against false teachers. Even so, it seems that most people today are under... more

“If the world is against the truth, then I am against the world.” The words of Athanasius remain relevant even... more

There comes a time in every Christian’s life when their faith will be challenged. Apologetics has become a resource for... more

According to the New Testament, producing good fruit is being obedient to the commands of Christ. Jesus Himself even said,... more

How do Christians strike a balance when it comes to engaging with politics? If we don't get involved, we're not... more

We are living in unprecedented times when Christian leaders are renouncing their faith, and large numbers of believers are falling... more

What do abortion, the Old Covenant, Catholic priests, the Manhattan Declaration, and so-called evil done in the name of Christianity... more

Is it wrong to criticize other Christians when their beliefs and actions don't line up with the Word of God?... more

Is redefining Christianity to fit the current trends and fashions a modern phenomenon or a tale as old as time?... more

What happens when "Christians" deny a core doctrine of Christianity? It seems that many people in our culture today are... more

This internet age is full of trends. One of the latest is the trend to “deconstruct” one’s beliefs about Jesus... more

The Bible is God's Word. It contains history, entertaining stories, poetry, philosophy, and personal letters. However, the Bible is not... more

How old is the universe? All Christians agree that "God created the heavens and the earth," but WHEN? Join Frank... more

Do we need a Ph.D. in ancient Near East culture to understand what the book of Genesis really means? Some... more

Many have attempted to discredit the Kalam Cosmological Argument for God. Have they succeeded? Join Frank for this special midweek... more

Should we interpret the Bible literally? One of our recent shows has stirred up a hornet's nest with regard to that question!... more

George Orwell once said, "In a time of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act." Those seem like... more

Your children may know WHAT they believe about the Christian faith but do they know WHY? What happens when they... more

Just when you thought there was nothing new to be said about the Book of Genesis, Dr. John Walton shows... more

Who or what are we worshiping? Are we bowing to the one true God, or to the god of the... more

C.S. Lewis famously said, "Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing... more

Is it ever OK for a Christian to lie or cheat? What if you know your opponent is being dishonest?... more

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson once declared, “The universe is a deadly place. At every opportunity, it is trying to kill... more

Does Christianity hold the most satisfying answers to life's BIGGEST questions? Questions like... What is the MEANING OF LIFE? What... more

Why does God hide? If God loves us and truly desires that none should perish, why doesn't He make His... more