I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

What could possibly be wrong with "following our heart"? Isn't that what culture always tells us to do? In this week’s solo podcast episode, Frank responds to a troubling email from "Jane", a self-identified lesbian teenager struggling with conflict at home since coming out to her mother. Tune in as Frank walks through a series of thought-provoking questions designed to help Jane reflect on the lo...

Are you willing to follow the evidence wherever it leads? What if it goes against everything you previously believed to be true? In this solo episode of 'I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist', Frank unpacks a thought-provoking email from an atheist in France, who's innate fear of death now has her questioning everything she was taught about the world. Tune is as he addresses her many questio...

Does TikTok have more influence over your child than you do as a Christian parent? In this episode, former California public school teacher and Biola-certified Christian apologist, Shanda Fulbright, joins Frank to unpack how schools and social media are subtly indoctrinating kids with secular ideas and how parents can steer their kids in the right direction before it's too late! Tune in as they ta...

In an age of growing skepticism and hostility toward the Bible, are there any good reasons to take it seriously? Dr. Andy Steiger, president of Apologetics Canada, returns to the program to discuss, 'Can I Trust the Bible?'—a brand-new video series he co-created with Wesley Huff, defending the Bible’s reliability. In this episode, Frank and Andy dive into pressing questions like: Should Christians...

Tragic events like the devastating collision between American Airlines Eagle Flight 5342 and a military Black Hawk helicopter that claimed the lives of 67 innocent people shake us to our core and leave us asking deep, unsettling questions. Questions like, where was God and why would He allow this to happen? Suffering is an unavoidable part of life, making it crucial for Christians to reconcile God...

WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES. Is Drag Queen Story Hour really about tolerance, diversity, and acceptance or is something more sinister going on? Natasha Crain returns to unpack the sobering final chapter of her new book, 'When Culture Hates You', that investigates the evils of the "sexual liberation of children" (SLC) and the subtle ways that kids (and the people who r...

Has the recent political shift softened the growing animosity toward Christians, or is hostility here to stay? Our good friend and fellow Unshaken Conference speaker, Natasha Crain, joins Frank to discuss her timely new book, 'When Culture Hates You', and how Christians can respond to persecution, speak truth boldly, and navigate cultural backlash and opposition with grace, courage, and humility t...

Can Christians experience demonic oppression? If so, how can they overcome these spiritual attacks and walk in freedom? Dr. Karl Payne, author of 'Spiritual Warfare', returns to discuss his journey into deliverance ministry and the importance of preparing Christians to stand against spiritual warfare. During their conversation, Frank and Karl tackle questions such as: How do Christians inadvertent...

How should Christians deal with demons, spiritual warfare, and the unseen realm? Is it possible evil spirits are the cause of your anxiety and depression? In this week's podcast episode, Frank sits down with Dr. Karl Payne, former chaplain for the Seattle Seahawks and Discipleship Pastor at Antioch Bible Church in Redmond, WA, to uncover the realities of spiritual warfare as detailed in his book,...

Melissa Dougherty, author of the brand-new book, 'Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World', returns to dig even deeper into the surprising and troubling connections between New Thought and the Word of Faith movement and to share names of specific teachers of this false doctrine. Tune in as Frank and Melissa answer questions like: How did the "seeker-...

Is the Bible just about encouragement, living "your truth," seeking personal happiness, finding your identity, and manifesting your desires? Popular Christian YouTuber, Melissa Dougherty, join Frank to discuss her brand new book, 'Happy Lies,' and how the profound (yet often unnoticed) beliefs of the New Thought movement have made its impact on the modern Church. During their conversation, Frank a...

Are you following the truth or are you following incentives that may cause you to turn your back on Christianity and throw Jesus under the bus? On this midweek podcast episode, Frank continues the conversation on the powerful incentives that often prevent us from denying ourselves and picking up our cross for Christ as we go through our daily lives. He'll answer questions like: What does FOMO (the...

Have you ever taken the time to reflect on what it is that primarily motivates all of us to make decisions? Is it based on what's objectively true or what we find attractive? Are we following facts or are we more inclined to follow our desires and self-preservation? It’s a brand-new year, and since many of us set goals for 2025, Frank is kicking things off with an investigation into how incentives...

In our final podcast episode of 2024, Dr. Jay Richards returns to discuss three essential topics that often cause confusion and dissent among both Christians and non-Christians in America today: the history and purpose of government, macroevolutionary theory vs. intelligent design, and the root cause of chronic disease. Together, Frank and Jay address questions like: What is the biblical purpose o...

Charles Spurgeon once said that discernment is knowing the difference between right and "almost right". But when there's so much noise and confusion happening in the news and on social media these days, how can we tell the difference? As we approach the end of 2024, our friend  Dr. Jay Richards  returns to unpack some of the essentials of economics, the Christian worldview, and social trends so th...

Why is December 25th celebrated as the birth of Jesus? Was it a date chosen to overshadow pagan festivals like Saturnalia or Sol Invictus, or does it have deeper Christian roots? While the Bible doesn’t provide a specific birthdate for Christ, it may offer more clues than you think! Just in time for the holiday season, historian and author Bill Federer returns to unpack the fascinating origins of...

What would you expect to find at the REAL Mount Sinai? Could its true location be in Saudi Arabia rather than the traditional site in the Sinai Peninsula?  In this podcast episode, Frank unpacks some of the details of his recent trip to Saudi Arabia, including what he and the group saw as they climbed the mountain at Jabal al-Lawz. He'll also discuss what fascinating markers distinguish this mount...

Does the scientific evidence fall short of proving the fine-tuning of the universe? Should Christians regularly "feel God's presence"? And since there are minor differences in the Gospels, does that disprove biblical inerrancy? In this midweek podcast episode, Frank tackles three more BIG questions from our listening audience along with question like: What are the 3 levels of fine-tuning and does...

Why is the fine-tuning argument so extraordinary, and how have recent scientific discoveries made it even clearer that the universe points to a divine Creator? This week, Dr. Jay Richards joins Frank to discuss the 20th anniversary edition of 'The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery', the groundbreaking book he co-authored with Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez. Together,...

How do you convince non-Christians that homosexuality is wrong without using the Bible? Does human flourishing replace the need for God and the moral argument? And why does God create people that He knows will end up in Hell? In this week's solo podcast episode, Frank tackles three BIG questions that were recently sent in from our listening audience. During this discussion, Frank shares some pract...

What if more Christians dedicated time to learning about other religions? How could this strengthen our faith along with our ability to share the Gospel? Renowned Christian apologist and philosopher, Dr. Doug Groothuis, joins Frank to discuss the inspiration behind his latest book, 'World Religions in Seven Sentences,' along with the core beliefs of today's major world religions—one sentence at a...

Should reparations be paid to people who are the ancestors of slaves? After all, aren't reparations biblical? On this midweek podcast episode, Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager from The Center for Biblical Unity return to continue the conversation that centers on their new book, 'Walking in Unity: Biblical Answers to Questions on Race and Racism' and address the following questions: Can a biblica...

Did the Exodus REALLY happen? Contrary to popular belief, archaeologists continue to uncover fascinating artifacts that point to the validity of the Israelites' Exodus from Egypt and even more incredible—some of the most compelling evidence comes straight out of Egypt itself! In preparation for Frank’s upcoming trip to Egypt and Saudi Arabia, this podcast episode dives into 8 reasons why we can tr...

Are you dreading the upcoming holiday dinners where you'll be in close proximity with friends, family, and loved-ones who aren't Christians? Let’s face it—holiday gatherings with friends and family who don't share your worldview can feel awkward. But they’re also incredible opportunities to share the Gospel! If you're in search of some practical tips to make faith conversations a little less painf...

How can we come together as Christians to discuss the controversial issues of race and racism without losing friendships in the process? This week on the podcast, Frank is joined by two people who are no strangers to difficult conversations, Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager, co-founders of The Center for Biblical Unity and co-authors of the brand-new and much anticipated book, 'Walking in Unity:...