Apologetics
Explore the arguments for Christian faith, evidence for God and the resurrection, biblical reliability, science, ethics and debate.
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I Let My Followers Ask Me Anything
Gavin Ortlund answers 15 personal questions about life outside of theology, including marriage, parenting, sports, board games, travel, writing fiction, productivity, and more. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Website: https://truthunites.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/ X: https://x.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ MY ACADEMIC WORK: https://truthunites.org/mypublications/ PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unites DISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISM Striving Side By Side: https://discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVs CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Christianity-Makes-Sense-Mysteries/dp/0310182204 https://www.amazon.com/What-Means-Be-Protestant-Always-Reforming/dp/B0CNFFP6LK https://www.amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094 https://www.amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269 https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423 https://www.amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243 00:00 - Introduction 00:20 - 1) Meeting My Wife 04:59 - 2) Hobbies/Video Games 08:22 - 3) Advice For Young Men 14:29 - 4) My Novel 19:42 - 5) Christian Music 21:14 - 6) Board Games 23:14 - 7) The Office 26:03 - 8) Dream Jobs 29:19 - 9) Childhood/Parenting 32:16 - 10) MBIT Personality Type 35:09 - 11) Sports 38:30 - 12) Travel 41:49 - 13) Fictional Characters 43:16 - 14) Animated Movies 45:03 - 15) Productivity 49:41 - Closing
Trapped in a Meaningless Life
Loss can lead to despair over God’s plan for our lives. When we can’t perceive meaning in life, Pastor John counsels us to find comfort in God’s glorious purpose in Christ. Listen Now
Heaven: Do We Know Enough to Want to Go? (with Randy Alcorn)
Melissa and Courtney talk with Randy Alcorn about what we can and can’t know about the life to come. They talk about the importance of understanding the new earth and its continuity with this world, and they discuss what we know about the state of those who die in Christ before they receive resurrected bodies.
AI Makes Sermon Prep Effortless. That’s the Problem
When you’re considering whether to use AI in your sermon preparation, first ask, ‘What am I forfeiting by using AI to do this?’
'Jesus vs. The War on Reality' LIVE Q&A from NW Missouri State Univ. (Maryville, MO)
How do we help the next generation regain their footing on the timeless truths about reality? By reconnecting them to the One who created it. Join Dr. Frank Turek this fall for the ‘Jesus vs. The War on Reality’ college tour as he travels across America to examine the evidence behind Christianity and answer the biggest questions this generation is asking about truth, morality, politics, and reality itself. Some of the topics he'll explore include conspiracy theories, “Christian Nationalism”, immigration, Israel, identity, Hamas-Israel, the family, feminism, women’s sports, racism, demonic activity, and MUCH more! This presentation was recorded on WED. 10/14 at Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, MO) in the Ron Houston Center. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THAT OCCURED DURING THIS LIVESTREAM! 0:00 - Welcome Screen 6:47 - Local Host Intro 8:40 - Presentation Starts 1:12:39 - How can I share the Gospel with the LGBTQ community? 1:18:42 - Why does Lindsay Clancy have so many supporters? 1:23:48 - Is Mormonism a different gospel? 1:31:12 - Why do you use AI? 1:34:10 - Why is my "queer" behavior considered wrong? 1:39:06 - What is Frank's favorite minor prophet? 1:41:16 - Is the public execution of the Fort Hood shooter biblical? 1:44:59 - How does God soften our hearts? 1:48:55 - Why are people voting for the Democratic Socialists of America? 1:57:05 - What are some reliable news and political sources? 1:59:27 - Is it OK to play video games? 2:01:20 - How should Christians vote? 2:13:09 - Catholic Asks: Why did Frank leave the Catholic Church? 2:22:26 - How can I encourage lukewarm Christians? 2:25:55 - How can I help my Satanic friends? 2:29:15 - How important are fathers? 2:32:03 - What's your advice for men of God? 2:33:17 - Is abortion ever justified in cases like r*pe? 2:37:22 - Catholic Asks: How do you define Sola Scriptura? 2:46:56 - How do I give people dating advice? 2:49:41 - Catholic Asks: Why Don't Protestants Care About Works? 2:
Are Christians Supposed to Ignore Politics?
Is it biblical to just "preach the gospel" and ignore the political realm? Frank Turek explains that politics directly impacts our ability to preach the gospel and live freely. By ignoring politics, we fail in our command to love our neighbors and protect them from evil. We are not being Christlike when we cower in the corner just to appear "winsome". 👉 Share this reel to spread the word about this shift in thinking. #FrankTurek #ChristianWorldview #TheologyMatters #Apologetics #FaithInAction #WarOnReality
Atheists, Muslims, & Socialists Are Voting. Why Not YOU?
Politics directly impacts our freedom to preach and live out the Gospel, and it shapes the laws that protect our neighbors and communities. But half of Christians won’t vote in the midterms! Atheists, Muslims and socialists are voting. Why not you? Don't let your voice go unheard this election season. Get informed on where candidates stand in your district, and make sure you are registered to vote. 👉 Go to VoteYourFaith.net to get registered and to see where the candidates stand. http://VoteYourFaith.net #FaithAndPolitics #ChristianVoters #VoteYourFaith #CivicDuty #BiblicalWorldview 🤝 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗 (𝗧𝗔𝗫-𝗗𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘) 🤝 ● https://donor.crossexamined.org/ 👥 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 👥 ● Facebook: https://facebook.com/CrossExamined.org ● X https://x.com/DrFrankTurek ● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankturek/ ● TikTok: https://bit.ly/3SSqGE5 🗄️ 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 🗄️ ● Website: https://crossexamined.org ● Store: https://impactapologetics.com/ ● Online Courses: https://www.onlinechristiancourses.com/ 🎙️ 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 🎙️ ● Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/CrossExamined_Podcast ● Spotify: http://bit.ly/CrossExaminedOfficial_Podcast ● Pandora: https://bit.ly/3M3c3tY ● iHeart: https://bit.ly/3ApZ2Il ● Podchaser: https://bit.ly/46PBzfH #Apologetics #Jesus #Christianity #Theology #Doctrine #Bible #QuestionsAboutFaith #Answers #Skeptics #ChristianityIsTrue #True #CrossExamined #FrankTurek
Leadership and Service in Christ’s Church
The Apostle Paul uses the imagery of a building and a body to illustrate the network of leadership and service in Christ’s church. The building is the new temple indwelt by God’s Spirit (Eph. 2:19–22)—not a static structure of stone and wood, but a dynamic community of people, made alive by their union with Christ, the life-giving stone (1 Peter 2:4–5). Consequently, alongside the picture of the church as building, Paul employs the body image to illustrate the church’s organic and interdependent life (1 Cor. 12:12–31).
Should Christian Beliefs Become U.S. Law?
Is theocracy ever a good idea? From the Bible's influence on our Constitution to religious freedom, blasphemy laws, and government overreach, Frank tackles some difficult questions about faith, politics, and the limits of government authority. 📚 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 The Case for Christian Activism (MP3 Set), (DVD Set), and (mp4 Download Set) by Frank Turek Blog: 'You Don’t Have the Freedom of Religion in America' 👉📱 https://crossexamined.org/you-dont-have-the-freedom-of-religion-in-america/ 🤝 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗 (𝗧𝗔𝗫-𝗗𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘) 🤝 ● https://donor.crossexamined.org/ 👥 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 👥 ● Facebook: https://facebook.com/CrossExamined.org ● X https://x.com/DrFrankTurek ● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankturek/ ● TikTok: https://bit.ly/3SSqGE5 🗄️ 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 🗄️ ● Website: https://crossexamined.org ● Store: https://impactapologetics.com/ ● Online Courses: https://www.onlinechristiancourses.com/ 🎙️ 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 🎙️ ● Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/CrossExamined_Podcast ● Spotify: http://bit.ly/CrossExaminedOfficial_Podcast ● Pandora: https://bit.ly/3M3c3tY ● iHeart: https://bit.ly/3ApZ2Il ● Podchaser: https://bit.ly/46PBzfH #Apologetics #Jesus #Christianity #Theology #Doctrine #Bible #QuestionsAboutFaith #Answers #Skeptics #ChristianityIsTrue #True #CrossExamined #FrankTurek
How Can Erika Kirk Say "Count It All Joy?"
How do you "count it all joy" when the love of your life was brutally murdered in public for the whole world to see? Erika Kirk understands that God's mission for us is holiness, not happiness. Even in the face of terrible hardships, knowing that we're doing the Lord's work and looking forward to our eternal reward is what keeps us content, not temporary pleasure. If you haven't already, be sure to read Erika's thoughtful foreword in Frank's new book 'The War on Reality' co-authored with Phoenix Hayes. You can read it here: https://thewaronreality.com/#erika 🤝 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗 (𝗧𝗔𝗫-𝗗𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘) 🤝 ● https://donor.crossexamined.org/ 👥 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 👥 ● Facebook: https://facebook.com/CrossExamined.org ● X https://x.com/DrFrankTurek ● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankturek/ ● TikTok: https://bit.ly/3SSqGE5 🗄️ 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 🗄️ ● Website: https://crossexamined.org ● Store: https://impactapologetics.com/ ● Online Courses: https://www.onlinechristiancourses.com/ 🎙️ 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 🎙️ ● Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/CrossExamined_Podcast ● Spotify: http://bit.ly/CrossExaminedOfficial_Podcast ● Pandora: https://bit.ly/3M3c3tY ● iHeart: https://bit.ly/3ApZ2Il ● Podchaser: https://bit.ly/46PBzfH #Apologetics #Jesus #Christianity #Theology #Doctrine #Bible #QuestionsAboutFaith #Answers #Skeptics #ChristianityIsTrue #True #CrossExamined #FrankTurek
He’s right about Islam’s weakness
Go to Sean McDowell’s YouTube channel to find the whole interview.
LIVE CALL IN-SHOW: Jesus is God!
🙏 DONATE: https://inspiringphilosophy.com/donate I am talking call-ins from people who deny the divinity of Jesus.
Laziness and the Gladness of God
At some point today, you will encounter a task you need to do but would really rather not do. You will stare with dread at your Anatomy and Physiology textbook. Or you will hear your three-year-old spill a jar of jellybeans across the kitchen floor. Or you will remember you have a technical report due today. Or you will see crusty dishes on the counter. And in that moment, the voice of laziness may be loud in your mind. “Grab your phone” or “Grab a snack,” it will insist. Or perhaps more subtly: “Take care of other work first.”
Gratitude Unseats Lust
What loosens lust’s grip on the heart? John Piper shows from Ephesians 5:3–6 how thanksgiving displaces the covetous desires that feed lust. Watch Now
Generational Curses and the Sins of the Father
Greg examines a passage that’s often used to support the idea of generational curses, then he talks to a caller about whether the Nicene Creed indicates that we’re saved by baptism and how we can have an expectancy for Christ if there’s no rapture.
‘Loser Theology’ Aims Too Low
I worry that the ambition of ‘High-Agency Christianity’ aligns more with the ideals of this world than with the countercultural values of the kingdom of God.
Skipping Secularism: 2 Clues from the End of the World
In this land, the light of gospel radiates more brightly than anywhere else in the Nordic region.
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