I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST
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Episodes
- Bringing Jews to Jesus? Plus LIVE War Report from Israel with Jeff Morgan
Frank Turek interviews Jeff Morgan of Jews for Jesus regarding the current situation in Israel, his personal faith journey, and his outreach work. The discussion covers the impact of the war, the differences between Rabbinic and Messianic…
- The Deconstruction of Christianity | with Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett
Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett join Frank Turek to discuss their book on the deconstruction of Christianity, analyzing the movement's motivations and offering guidance on how to engage with those who have left their faith.
- Examining the Evidence for the Destruction of Jericho with Dr. Titus Kennedy
Archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy joins host Frank Turek to discuss the archaeological evidence regarding the biblical account of the fall of Jericho as described in the Book of Joshua. They explore recent excavation findings, dating methods…
- What are we here for? | with David Limbaugh and Christen Limbaugh Bloom
David Limbaugh and Christen Limbaugh Bloom join the show to discuss their book, The Resurrected Jesus: The Church in the New Testament. They explore topics including the purpose of apologetics, the relevance of the New Testament epistles,…
- Racism Doesn’t Explain Everything
Frank Turek discusses the complexities of identifying causes for societal outcomes, arguing that factors like racism and sexism do not account for every disparity. He explores how multiple variables influence individual success and tracks…
- Using Beauty to Deceive
In this episode, Frank discusses how attractive language is sometimes used to mask falsehoods and justify sinful behavior. He explores how terms like love, tolerance, and justice can be co-opted to deceive and encourages listeners to disce…
- “Chasing Love” by Sean McDowell
Dr. Sean McDowell joins Frank Turek to discuss his book, Chasing Love: Sex, Love and Relationships in a Confused Culture. The conversation covers topics including the purpose of sex, singleness, pornography, cohabitation, and transgenderis…
- No one can be Happy without this
Frank Turek discusses the connection between happiness and thankfulness using the book of Romans. The episode also covers listener questions regarding biblical passages, polygamy, concubines, and whether God speaks to Christians directly.
- Live Not by Lies with Rod Dreher
Rod Dreher joins Frank to discuss his book, Live Not by Lies, which warns of soft totalitarianism in America based on lessons from survivors of Soviet bloc Communism. He highlights the importance of spiritual resistance and maintaining tru…
- Challenging Conversations with Jason Jimenez
Frank Turek speaks with author Jason Jimenez about his book, Challenging Conversations, which offers practical advice for discussing nine sensitive topics, including mental health, addiction, and social issues. The pair discusses three of…
- The Election and Why Socialism Doesn’t Work
Frank examines how Christians should approach political elections and disagreement, while discussing why socialism fails based on economics and human nature.
- Should Christians be one-issue voters? with Scott Klusendorf
Scott Klusendorf joins host Frank Turek to discuss the case for life and evaluate the arguments presented in a video by Phil Vischer. The conversation addresses how Christians should approach voting and candidate selection regarding pro-li…
- The Price of Panic, with Dr. Jay Richards
Dr. Jay Richards discusses the arguments presented in his book, "The Price of Panic," examining the COVID-19 pandemic response, its human costs, and the role of data and media coverage.
- Another Gospel with Alisa Childers
Alisa Childers joins Frank Turek to discuss her book, Another Gospel, which examines the rise of progressive Christianity. They explore the beliefs, origins, and challenges associated with the movement compared to traditional Christian fai…
- Every Black Life Matters
Frank Turek interviews Neil Mammen and Kevin McGary, co-founders of EveryBLM.com, to discuss Critical Race Theory, the Black Lives Matter organization, and a biblical perspective on racial issues in America.
- Why is our Country Split?
Frank Turek discusses the cultural divide and the decline of respectful debate, drawing on a 1978 Harvard graduation speech by Alexandr Solzhenitsyn. He explores the challenges identified by Solzhenitsyn and suggests ways to address them.
- Reaching Gen Z with Dr. Sean McDowell
Dr. Sean McDowell joins Frank Turek to discuss his book and online course regarding how to reach and equip Gen Z with the truth of Christianity. They examine the motivations, emotional state, and challenges facing this generation, includin…
- Evangelicals, Trump and the Election with Dr. Michael Brown
Dr. Michael Brown joins Frank Turek to discuss the political divide among evangelicals regarding Donald Trump ahead of the 2020 election. They explore topics including voting priorities, the role of character versus policy, and the importa…
- Are you a Selective Moralizer?
Frank discusses the origins of morality, the influence of culture on personal views, and criticizes selective moralizing in modern cancel culture. The episode also explores issues regarding race, justice, and inequality.
- What I Learned from My Father’s Death
Frank Turek reflects on lessons learned from his father's passing and discusses C.S. Lewis’s argument from desire, exploring how Christianity addresses human intuitions.
- A Conversation About Racism Between Black and White Christians
In this episode of I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST, host J. Warner Wallace interviews guest Vada Hedgeman about topics related to racism, including systemic issues, experiences with law enforcement, and methods for addressing ra…
- What does sex mean?
Frank Turek analyzes the Supreme Court's ruling on LGBTQ sex, identifying six casualties of the decision and tracing the legal reasoning back to a rejection of Aristotelian thought. He also offers potential solutions to the issues raised b…
- Defund the Police?
Frank Turek discusses the 'Defund the Police' movement, examining its claims through the lens of human nature, crime statistics, and scripture. The episode also compares the goals of the Black Lives Matter movement with Christian teachings.
- The Cure for Racism
Frank and J. Warner Wallace discuss the root causes of racism, the impact of social media and data on the issue, and potential solutions to racism. They also address perspectives on how to approach these conversations.
- Principles to Keep in Mind When Evaluating COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories
J. Warner Wallace, acting as guest host, applies cold-case detective principles to help listeners evaluate COVID-19 conspiracy theories.
- Talking with Your Kids about Jesus with Natasha Crain
Author and apologist Natasha Crain joins host Frank Turek to discuss how to talk to children about Jesus. They address theological questions regarding Jesus' divinity, his teachings on judgment and love, and the evidence for the resurrecti…
- Does Love Require Approval?
Frank Turek argues that love does not require the approval of all behaviors, asserting that true love involves seeking the good of others, which may include disapproving of harmful actions. He discusses the difference between approval and…
- Philosophy is more Certain than Science
In this episode, Frank discusses why philosophy and morality can be considered more certain than science, using COVID-19 as an illustration. He also explores the relationship between philosophy and science, and answers questions regarding…
- Conservatives on Campus with Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk, founder of TurningPoint USA, discusses the role of Christians in politics and the promotion of political freedom and free markets on campuses. He also shares insights with host Frank on topics including conservative principle…
- Dr. Dan and Hope
Frank Turek discusses the coronavirus pandemic with Dr. Daniel Eichenberger, covering hospital experiences, the limitations of scientific modeling, and the best way forward. The episode also addresses why God allows evil and discusses the…
- Evil is a powerful argument FOR God
Frank Turek argues that the existence of evil serves as evidence for God, highlighting assumptions made by those who claim otherwise. The episode also provides information on the Hope One livestream during the coronavirus lockdown.
- Dr. Dan Treats a Coronavirus Patient
Dr. Dan Eichenberger, MD, joins Frank Turek to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, addressing media representation, infection and death rates, and treatment options. They provide a medical perspective on hospital capacity and current events…
- Is it time to run and hide?
Dr. Dan Eichenberger joins Frank Turek to discuss the coronavirus, addressing its risks and comparing it to other health threats. The episode also explores how Christians should respond to such situations through the lenses of scripture an…
- 20 Myths About Old Earth Creationism
Luke Nix discusses twenty common myths regarding old-earth creationism that were presented in a debate between Ken Ham and Jeff Zweerink. The episode aims to clarify the old-earth position and address misrepresentations of the view.
- Evidence for the Exodus
Dr. Titus Kennedy and Dr. Stephen Meyer join Frank Turek to discuss eight archaeological findings that support the biblical account of the Exodus. The conversation highlights recent discoveries in Egypt and northern Sudan, including an ins…
- Killing in the name of God?
This episode addresses common atheist challenges regarding violence in the Old Testament, the story of Abraham and Isaac, and the nature of free will. Host Frank Turek discusses how to respond to these questions, referencing an interaction…
- Does logic apply to God? And other questions
Frank discusses the relationship between logic and God, the nature of morality, and interpretations of Isaiah 55. He also addresses questions regarding the nature of negation and the theological concept of Hell as separation from God.
- Questions to ask my LGBTQ friends
Frank discusses how a teenager can talk to her bisexual friend about biblical views on sexuality. He also addresses listener questions regarding marijuana, America's cultural state compared to ancient Israel, and atheist arguments about th…
- Cosmic Child Abuse? Answering Moral Objections to the Atonement
This episode explores the concept of substitutionary atonement in Christianity, addressing moral objections such as its characterization as "Cosmic Child Abuse." It examines the historic definition of atonement, the nature of divine wrath,…
- Life is Like Football
Frank responds to Aaron Rodgers' criticisms of Christianity regarding inclusivity and binary views. He argues that reality and football are both binary in nature and outlines seven ways life compares to football.
- Judaism 101 with Dr. Michael Brown
Dr. Michael Brown joins the show to provide an overview of Jewish beliefs and history, covering topics such as first-century sects, the impact of the Temple's destruction, modern denominations, and how to discuss Jesus as the Messiah with…
- How to Respond to People who Mock Christianity
Frank Turek answers listener questions regarding how to respond to mockery of Christianity, discerning biblical importance, identifying other Christians, and addressing critiques about intelligent design. The episode also touches on whethe…
- Did Jesus Really Claim to Be God?
Frank addresses the question of whether Jesus claimed to be God, even if he did not use those exact words. He is joined by Ryan Crews to discuss the divinity of Jesus and how to respond to common objections.
- The Elephant in the Room isn’t Trump
Frank Turek addresses listener feedback regarding evangelical support for Donald Trump. He discusses the purpose of government and presidential selection criteria, while also answering a parent's question about responding to a child who no…
- What is the Bible all About?
Frank presents an overview of the Bible using the acronym CRIME (Creation, Rebellion, Intervention, Mission, Eternity) to explain how the scriptures form a cohesive story of the Savior.
- Top Ten Ways to Advance the Gospel
Frank shares ten practical ways to share the Gospel during the holiday season and throughout the year in any setting. These tips aim to help listeners navigate conversations about faith at events like family dinners.
- Money, Greed and God with Dr. Jay Richards
Frank Turek interviews Dr. Jay Richards to discuss the themes of his book, Money, Greed and God: The Christian Case for Free Enterprise. They explore the differences between socialism and capitalism, addressing common questions about econo…
- Why did Evangelicals Vote for Trump?
Frank discusses evangelical support for Donald Trump, reflecting on his 2016 campaign experiences and responding to a Rolling Stone article. He explains common media misconceptions about evangelical Christians and offers five reasons why m…
- New Tactics with Greg Koukl
Frank interviews Greg Koukl about the updated and expanded edition of his book, Tactics. They discuss new methods for sharing evidence for Christianity and engaging in conversations about faith.
- Is Chick-fil-A Chicken? And your questions
Frank Turek discusses Chick-fil-A's recent changes to its charitable giving and answers listener questions regarding macroevolution, New Testament manuscripts, the Exodus, and free will in heaven.