What Are You Going to Do With Your Guilt? with Dr. Bobby Conway
Guilt. Everyone has it. Where does this feeling come from, can it actually be good for us, and what can we do with it? Dr. Bobby Conway joins Frank from CIA 2025 to unpack his doctoral research on guilt, exploring how thinkers like Freud and Darwin tried to explain and resolve it without God, and why those attempts ultimately fall short. During their conversation, Frank and Bobby answer questions like:Why did Bobby choose to do his doctoral thesis on the topic of guilt?How can guilt be used as evidence that God exists?What does our guilt reveal about the character of God?Can sin ever be justified even if we don’t feel guilty?How has unresolved guilt fueled cancel culture?Why is secular psychology failing to fix today’s guilt-driven mental health crisis?As Greg Koukl puts it, “We feel guilty because we ARE guilty.” Frank and Bobby unpack why the Gospel offers the only real solution to guilt—and how this universal human experience points directly to the existence and nature of God. If you're burdened by the weight and consequences of your own bad decisions, pull up a chair and learn how you can find freedom through the saving grace of Jesus Christ!Resources mentioned during the episode:The Graphite Apologist - https://www.youtube.com/@TheGraphiteApologist
Good God by David Baggett - https://a.co/d/gVoinMKUncomfortable Thoughts on Christians & Therapy with Josh Howerton - https://youtu.be/EPhDGcPBGrk
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How to Give Evidence of the Resurrection WITHOUT Using the Bible with Allen Parr
What if you’re talking to someone who flat-out rejects the Bible despite its historic credibility—can you still make a good case for the Resurrection? The answer is...YES!Popular Christian YouTuber, Allen Parr from The B.E.A.T., joins Frank from CIA 2025 to explore some of the most convincing evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. While the New Testament documents have proven to be reliable and trustworthy, Frank and Allen demonstrate how extra-biblical sources can guide skeptics toward the historical truth of Christianity—even if they don’t trust the Bible (yet!). They’ll answer questions like:What two facts must be established in order for Christianity to be true?Why do many skeptics like Bart Ehrman trust the New Testament documents as having historically reliable information?What are the five strongest pieces of biblical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus?Could the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus be explained by hallucinations?What's an important question to ask someone who says they don't trust the Bible?What are 6 facts that non-Christian sources confirm about the historical Jesus?What is the "minimal facts" argument and how does it help defend the Christian faith?What are 5 alternative theories to the resurrection and are any of them valid?Is a transformed life the strongest argument we have for Christianity?Whether you’re talking to a skeptic, a curious friend, or even a Christian with doubts, this episode will equip you with historical tools to build confidence in the resurrection—without needing to quote the Bible first!Allen's website: https://www.allenparr.com/Allen's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thebeatagp
The Earliest Non-Christian Testimony to Jesus May Be Authentic (Josephus) with Sean McDowell: https://youtu.be/MwyFaJcapcI
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Why Are Christians Supporting Unbiblical Positions? with Megan Basham, Alisa Childers, & Natasha Crain
Why are so many popular figures who claim to be Christians supporting anti-Christian positions and is there anything we can do about it? In this special midweek podcast episode recorded LIVE from CrossExamined Instructor Academy 2025 in Charlotte, NC, Frank sits down with Megan Basham, Alisa Childers, and Natasha Crain to discuss some of the popular secular ideas that plague the modern Church and answer questions like:Does calling out sin and false teachers cause division in the Church?What are four secular beliefs that promote the authority of self vs. the authority of God?What are some incentives for going along with the flow instead of standing up for biblical truth?Why are truth claims seen as power grabs for those who push back against biblical Christianity?What does sourdough baking have to do with deceptive ideas?Why is it important to get uncomfortably specific when it comes to calling out false teachers and their ideas?What are some good resources for both adults and kids who want to embolden their Christian faith?Are we on the verge of another great awakening or revival in the Church?Be sure to check out some of the valuable resources for both kids and adults that were mentioned during the episode in the list below, and stay tuned for more podcast episodes recorded from CIA 2025!Resources mentioned during the episode:Fearless Faith Self-Paced Online Course - https://bit.ly/4kmld3gTrain Your Brain (online logic course for kids & adults) - https://bit.ly/4lMq6niShepherds for Sale by Megan Basham - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063413442World Watch News - https://worldwatch.news/Natasha's books - https://natashacrain.com/books/Alisa's books -https://alisachilders.com/
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The Top 5 Principles of Proper Biblical Interpretation with Mike Winger
Does your church teach you how to interpret the Bible? Sadly, many Christians never learn the tools to read Scripture well, and that leads to all kinds of confusion about theology. But how can we know if we’re handling God’s Word the right way?This week, Frank sits down with the one and only Mike Winger, a former pastor turned popular YouTuber, who's dedicated his channel to helping Christians understand the Scriptures. In this episode, Mike shares what led him to take his ministry online and explains the five core principles he uses when studying the Bible—principles many churches don’t talk about, but every believer should know! During their conversation, Frank and Mike will dive into questions like:Why do some churches seem to avoid the topic of how to interpret the Bible?What are some commonly misinterpreted verses in the Bible?What does it mean to "turn the other cheek"?How can you avoid reading your presuppositions into the Bible?Were Jesus' brothers really his cousins?What’s the real context of Matthew 7 (“Don’t judge”) and Matthew 5 (“Eye for an eye”)?Why is understanding proper word usage so important?How has Bart Ehrman misled people about the Gospel of Mark?What's one thing that makes the Gospel of Mark so unique?Why does Mike feel compelled to call out false teachers?Be sure to subscribe to Mike’s channel, visit his website BibleThinker.org, and learn how to study your Bible like never before!Mike's website: https://biblethinker.org/Mike's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@MikeWinger
'How to Interpret Your Bible' Self-Paced Course: https://bit.ly/4asZCD6
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Is Judging the Ultimate Sin? Unpacking the Chip & Joanna Gaines Controversy PLUS Q&A
HGTV's favorite home-renovating duo, Chip & Joanna Gaines, recently found themselves at the center of controversy after featuring a same sex couple on their new show. While they're known for flipping houses, some Christians are now asking, have they flipped their theology too?In this solo midweek podcast episode, Frank addresses the cultural pressure Christians face when it comes to affirming homosexuality, and whether it’s ever wrong for believers to judge the sinful behavior of others. Tune in as Frank reacts to the backlash coming from both sides and answers questions like:Did Jesus tell us never to judge?Is it wrong to address sinful behavior that can hurt other people?What's the difference between judging and being judgmental?What are the 4 most popular secular and cultural beliefs that have made their way into Christianity?Are our feelings a trustworthy guide for moral decisions?How did Chip Gaines miss the mark during his recent tweet directed towards "modern American Christians"?What’s the best way to correct someone without being obnoxious?Later in the show, Frank also answers more of your listener questions including:Is there a New Testament version of Jeremiah 29:11 that can be applied to modern-day Christians?Can people be saved if they believe baptism is essential for salvation?What are biblical chiasms, and how do they affect biblical interpretation?What evidence shows the disputed long ending of Mark WAS in the original?Resources mentioned during the episode:Would Jesus Attend a Gay Wedding? - https://youtu.be/Ulbi94VvxSY
Faithfully Different by Natasha Crain - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PPY2CWQHollywood Heroes by Frank & Zach Turek - https://bit.ly/3Or82AxThe Longer Ending of Mark is Authentic! - https://youtu.be/r1Shh2m6w5A
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