How to Raise Gender Confident Kids with Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch
What does it really mean to be male or female? You may not be confused, but your kids could be—and if you don’t help them now, they may come to believe they’re trapped in the wrong body. So how do you guide them with the truth before the culture hijacks their hearts and minds?This week, Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch of Summit Ministries join Frank to discuss their new book, 'Raising Gender-Confident Kids: Helping Kids Embrace Their God-Given Design'. Tune in as Jeff and Kathy reveal how parents can protect and prepare their children for these cultural lies and provide practical tools to guide the conversation. Together, they’ll coach parents on how to instill hope and confidence in kids by embracing their identity in Christ and answer crucial questions like:Why is it vital for Christians to talk openly about gender dysphoria?What's the best way to respond to someone who says there are more than two genders?How do we know there are only two genders?How common is it for kids to feel uncomfortable in their own bodies?In what ways are medical professionals and Big Pharma profiting from the transgender movement?What can parents say and do to proactively engage kids about gender from a biblical worldview with both truth and compassion?What are some warning signs that parents can look for and what's the best way to respond?Be sure to grab a FREE copy of Jeff and Kathy's book at GenderConfidentKids.com while supplies last, packed with 200 conversation starters to make these tough discussions easier and more effective!Resources mentioned during the episode:GET YOUR FREE BOOK HERE! https://GenderConfidentKids.comSummit Ministries - https://www.summit.org/Celebrate Kids - https://celebratekids.com/
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New-Testament Slavery: Fact vs. Fiction with Dr. Paul Copan
Does the Bible REALLY support slavery, as skeptics often claim? Last week, Dr. Paul Copan joined Frank to unpack the cultural and theological context of Old Testament passages, like Leviticus 25. This week, Paul returns to examine the New Testament’s most controversial passages on slavery, addressing questions about human dignity, morality, and God’s ultimate plan while answering questions like:What rights and protections did servants actually have under biblical law?What does the punishment for mistreating servants reveal about their dignity and value?How did the Bible call out abuses of slavery and work to humanize servants?What did Paul teach Christians about how to treat slaves in the New Testament?Were there barriers that made abolishing slavery outright impossible in ancient Rome?Why does God sometimes take incremental steps to eradicate deeply entrenched evils?Why were most abolitionists Christians while some famous atheists supported slavery?How are modern atheists “borrowing” from Christianity when they complain about slavery?You'll learn that slavery in the Bible is far more nuanced than skeptics want you to believe. Tune in to discover how Jesus’ radical model of service, Paul’s letters, and the early church’s example paved the way for the eventual abolition of slavery in both the ancient and modern world.Resources mentioned during the episode:Old-Testament Slavery: Fact vs. Fiction with Dr. Paul Copan - https://youtu.be/9dc5zbm1jtc
Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World - https://a.co/d/8Vm25dBPaul's website - https://paulcopan.com/Is God a Moral Monster? - https://a.co/d/6tykn3NIs God a Vindictive Bully? - https://a.co/d/3RmUoIoChristianity Contested - https://a.co/d/eu1eQheSlavery in the Bible: Answering Atheist Critiques - https://youtu.be/ZImmDmr8pxk
The BIBLE and SLAVERY Explained! with Dr. Carmen Imes - https://youtu.be/qWvwkHKWAfE
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Old-Testament Slavery: Fact. vs. Fiction with Dr. Paul Copan
Does the Bible condone slavery? Critics often point to verses like Leviticus 25 as proof that Scripture supports the kind of dehumanizing chattel slavery we know from the antebellum South. But is that REALLY what the text is teaching? Old Testament scholar and author, Dr. Paul Copan, joins Frank to unpack this hot-button issue and explain how to think carefully about slavery in its historical and redemptive context. You’ll hear answers to questions like:What are 8 things a person needs to study in order to understand this topic well?What does the opening chapter of Genesis teach us about slavery?What is chattel slavery and how is it different from slavery in the Bible?How did the Mosaic laws on slavery compare to other nations in the Ancient Near East?What is the context of Leviticus 25:44 and how should it be understood?How is the term “slave” in modern Bible translations misleading?What is the ultimate vision of God’s Law when it comes to human dignity and freedom?Why wasn't slavery completely prohibited in the Old Testament?Tune in as Frank and Paul peel back the layers of cultural context, translation challenges, and God’s ultimate plan of redemption—revealing why the Bible’s teaching on this controversial and complex issue is far different than what skeptics claim. This episode will barely scratch the surface, so be sure to tune in next week as they continue the conversation!Resources mentioned during the episode:Paul's website - https://paulcopan.com/Is God a Moral Monster? - https://a.co/d/6tykn3NIs God a Vindictive Bully? - https://a.co/d/3RmUoIoChristianity Contested - https://a.co/d/eu1eQheSlavery in the Bible: Answering Atheist Critiques - https://youtu.be/ZImmDmr8pxk
The BIBLE and SLAVERY Explained! with Dr. Carmen Imes - https://youtu.be/qWvwkHKWAfE
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What Happened to Our Respect for Authority? with Brett & Erin Kunkle
There is a crisis of authority in our culture. Across the board there is more distrust in our once authoritative positions: parents, politicians, media, teachers, law enforcement, and even God Himself. But have you ever stopped to ask: what is authority? Why do we need it? And what has to be missing or go wrong with an authority figure to make us distrustful? In this episode, Brett and Erin Kunkle from MAVEN unpack the nature of authority, how this applies to the authority of Scripture, and how to explain authority to your kids. Together with Frank, they answer questions like:What’s driving the modern rejection of authority?Why is obedience seen as a “bad” word?What are the two essential ingredients for understanding proper authority?How do you respond to people who reject authority because of past abuse?What is "gentle parenting" and how does it miss the mark?How has sin tainted the structure of authority and turned it into an attack on the family?What is God’s design for the family and how does a biblical worldview reshape how we approach parenting?Were we all born "good inside"?Whether you’re raising toddlers, guiding teenagers, or mentoring young adults, this episode will give you clarity on what’s fueling the breakdown of authority in our current culture and how God's Word provides the solution. And for more parenting wisdom from Brett and Erin, be sure to check out the links in the resources section below!Resources mentioned during the episode:MAVEN - https://maventruth.com/The MAVEN Parent Podcast - https://bit.ly/3JFVki8
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A TRUE Story That Will Change Your Life Forever with Greg Koukl
Why is the world the way it is? Why are we here and how does the whole story of history—from the very beginning to the very end—fit together in a way that makes sense?Frank sits down with Greg Koukl, CIA 2025 Instructor and president of Stand to Reason, to talk about his classic and bestselling book, 'The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important That Happens in Between'. Think of it as a beginner-friendly guide to both systematic theology and apologetics, showing readers how God’s story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration explains everything we see in the world today. Tune in as Frank and Greg answer questions like:What is it that some Christians don't fully understand about their worldview?What are the problems associated with the atheist's story?What makes Christianity different from every other religion?Does evil disprove God? Or does it point to His existence?Is consciousness just an illusion?Why is Jesus the only solution to humanity’s biggest problem?What are the five essential elements that form the narrative backbone of the Christian story?Why is the personal God of Christianity the best explanation for the world as we know it?Biblical Christianity is more than just another religion. It’s more than just a personal relationship with God or a source of moral teaching. Christianity is a picture of reality. Consider this an invitation to hear a story that explains the world in a way that nothing else will. A TRUE story that will change your life forever!Resources mentioned during the episode:The Story of Reality by Greg Koukl - https://a.co/d/cYOEL5BStand to Reason - https://www.str.org/STR Weekly Podcast - https://www.str.org/weekly-audioSTR #Ask Podcast with Amy Hall - https://www.str.org/strask
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