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'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:
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
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
'Jesus vs. The War on Reality' LIVE Q&A from Univ. of Nebraska Lincoln
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 the problem of evil, “Christian Nationalism”, immigration, Israel, identity, Hamas-Israel, the family, feminism, women’s sports, racism, demonic activity, and MUCH more! His next stop is TUES. 10/13 at 7:00 PM CT at the University of Nebraska Lincoln (Lincoln, NE) in the Nebraska Union Swanson Auditorium. If you can’t join us in-person, be sure to share with your friends and watch online! 00:00 - Intro 9:40 - “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist!” Presentation 1:33:15 - Can the Gospels be reasonably harmonized? 1:40:38 - How can a loving God allow eternal torment? 1:43:28 - Why does politics matter in the Christian faith? 1:47:27 - Infallibility of the Church Fathers: what does Sola Scriptura mean? 1:52:01 - Does God miss Lucifer? 1:53:27 - Why is Mormonism not consider Christians? 2:03:40 - How can young people get involved in politics? 2:08:30 - How to move from knowing about God to knowing Him? 2:14:31 - Do you think we Christians should support Israel? 2:19:33 - Can we exist apart from God, or is He forced on us? 2:25:48 - How to handle skeptics who reject the evidence? 2:31:34 - Why did Jesus have to save us through the cross? 2:33:07 - What is the Scientific basis for Christian apologetics?
Baylor University: Wolves in Shepherd's Clothing?
What's going on at Baylor University? After exposing the administrative roadblocks that led to the cancellation of a recent college tour event, Frank returns to address some anticipated objections and dig even deeper into his concerns about the university. He'll address questions like: -- How do Marxist principles conflict with biblical teachings on justice and impartiality? -- How is Baylor violating their own core values on inclusion and diversity? -- How do some of Baylor's courses give supposed intellectual justification for violence? -- What is the purpose of a Christian university? -- What is the worst advice of the past century? -- Should academic freedom have limits? -- How can Christian schools teach other religions and worldviews without compromising biblical truth? -- Why would a Christian school be tempted to compromise on Christian values? -- What schools (if any) does Frank recommend? Will Baylor respond to Frank's concerns or send a representative to join him on the podcast? That remains to be seen. In the meantime, this conversation raises some important questions for every Christian family considering where to pursue higher education. If you enjoyed this podcast episode PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY BY SUPPORTING OUR MINISTRY USING THE LINK BELOW. 100% of your donation goes to ministry, 0% to buildings! 🤝 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗 (𝗧𝗔𝗫-𝗗𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘) 🤝 ● https://donor.crossexamined.org/ ****************** 📚 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦: Baylor, Worse Than Berkeley? Inside Their War on Christianity - https://youtu.be/AooVk7VyVWM Baylor University Institutional Values - https://bit.ly/4e68x08 Baylor University Human Sexuality FAQs - https://bit.ly/3Uqk1VE Baylor University Campus Speakers - https://bit.ly/3Wor1mv Baylor Charters LGBTQ Student Organization - https://bit.ly/4hUVQ9v The History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy - https://bit.ly/45wxbCG Conversations with the Faiths - htt
Taoist Argument Falls Apart in SECONDS!
🤝 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗 (𝗧𝗔𝗫-𝗗𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘) 🤝 ● https://donor.crossexamined.org/
[LIVE TEACHING SERIES!] Can We Legislate Reality? 'The War on Reality' Session #2 PLUS Q&A
How can Christians equip themselves to discern which public policies align with their faith? Is the church's best political strategy going to be treating the voting booth like a personal prayer closet--sending people in with eyes closed, hands raised high, and voting for whoever seems "nicest" while singing "Jesus Take the Wheel"? We think there's a better way to go about this. Join us on MON. 10/12 at 7:30 PM ET to catch a glimpse of Frank and Phoenix filming their BRAND NEW TV SERIES--'The War of Reality' in front of a LIVE audience at Freedom House Church (Lake Norman) in Cornelius, NC. This week they'll be covering Session #2 - 'Can We Legislate Reality?' which also includes '10 Reasons Christians Should Be Involved in Politics'. WARNING: This session is live-streamed and then taken down. If you miss it, you'll need to tune into NRBTV several months from now. 00:00 Waiting 2:50 Introduction 5:18 Presentation Begins 1:08:37 Should Pastors endorse candidates? 1:19:20 Was Jesus a social justice warrior? 1:27:00 Testimony from a Christian Politician 1:30:35 Is America really a Christian nation?
God or Government: Who Do You Obey?
Does submitting to governing authorities mean Christians should always obey the government? From abortion and religious freedom to illegal immigration, Frank explains how Christians should apply 1 Peter 2:13 in today's political climate, when civil disobedience is justified, and why remaining politically silent isn't always an option. 📚 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 Legislating Morality: Is it Wise? Is it Legal? Is it Possible? by Frank Turek (Book, Mp3, Mp4, PowerPoint download, PowerPoint CD) Blog: 'I’m Not a Christian Nationalist—I’m an American Nationalist Because I Follow Jesus' 👉📱https://crossexamined.org/im-not-a-christian-nationalist-im-an-american-nationalist-because-i-follow-jesus/ 🤝 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
Why Did 3 Of the Gospel Writers Miss This Impact Event? #Christianity
🤝 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗 (𝗧𝗔𝗫-𝗗𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘) 🤝 ● https://donor.crossexamined.org/
Baylor, Worse Than Berkeley? Inside Their War on Christianity
What happens when a university that claims to stand for Christianity makes it nearly impossible to host an event defending the truth of the Christian faith? And could it possibly involve extortion? That's exactly what happened to us earlier this week (for the first time in 20 years of college visits!), and Frank is bringing the receipts! What started as a frustrating encounter with Baylor's administration has exposed some troubling questions about what's really being taught at this "Christian" university. From administrative roadblocks to unbiblical professors and courses, Frank reveals why there's much more at stake than just a cancelled event. In many ways, Baylor is waging a war on Christianity. You'll learn: -- What six obstacles did Baylor's administration put in the way of Frank's visit? -- What similar problems did Ratio Christi President Corey Miller encounter with Baylor? -- How is Baylor violating its own policies on human sexuality? -- What unbiblical courses and degree programs are being offered at Baylor and who is teaching them? -- Why is cultural Marxism so destructive to communities? -- Why did Baylor recently return a grant of $700,000? -- Why did progressive "Christian" Professor Greg Garrett wrongly criticize J.K. Rowling on X? -- Why is it sometimes more dangerous to send your kids to a compromised Christian school than a secular university? While this topic is difficult to address, it's too important to ignore, and Frank is just getting started! Don't miss the next episode as he addresses objections related to academic freedom, reveals how Baylor is violating their own core values on inclusion and diversity, explains what the Bible actually teaches on these issues, and MUCH more. If you enjoyed this podcast episode PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY BY SUPPORTING OUR MINISTRY USING THE LINK BELOW. 100% of your donation goes to ministry, 0% to buildings! 🤝 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗 (𝗧𝗔𝗫-𝗗𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘)
Orthodox Christian: How Are We REALLY Saved?
What can Adam, Israel, and the thief on the cross teach us about salvation? Catholics, Protestants, and Orthodox Christians agree on a lot when it comes to salvation, but there are some important differences too. During Q&A, an Orthodox Christian steps up to the mic to press Frank on one of them: What role does sanctification actually play in salvation according to Protestants? 📚 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 The Great Book of Romans by Dr. Frank Turek 👉📱https://bit.ly/3lpRQks Blog: “Sanctification” and “Justification”… What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter" by Andrew Cowley 👉📱https://crossexamined.org/sanctification-and-justification-whats-the-difference-and-why-does-it-matter/ TW (250 characters max): What role does sanctification play in salvation? Check out my conversation with this Orthodox Christian about where Protestants and Orthodox agree and disagree. 🤝 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
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