I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

BLM burned American cities to the ground. One-third of GenZ girls identify as LGBTQ. Four-hundred women in pink rally for a mother who strangled her three children. Charlie Kirk stood in the public square doing the watchman's work in a country with a church on every corner--and was killed doing it. What were the pastors doing?

Producer and cultural commentator, Jeremy Boering, returns to unpack the speech that sparked these questions and goes deeper into where Christians, pastors, and the culture go from here. Tune in as Frank and Jeremy wrestle with questions like:

What inspired Jeremy to challenge 600+ pastors during a recent TPUSA Faith event?
What is a fundamental mistake of the seeker-sensitive movement in the American Church?
Why has the American Church become increasingly apolitical over the past 50+ years?
How should Christians weigh a political leader’s character against the policies they support?
What does Jeremy think about President Donald Trump?
Why are we seeing a rise of interest (and even advocacy) for socialism?
What 3 major areas should pastors focus on to become more engaged in cultural issues?
What are the feminine sins that few pastors will call out?
Why is it sometimes easier to help a stranger than someone you know personally?
What happens when toxic empathy for the accused begins to overshadow justice for the victim?

Later in the show, the conversation takes a few unexpected turns as Jeremy weighs in on the Lindsay Clancy case, his previous experience working with Candace Owens at the Daily Wire, and his thoughts on whether or not Pendragon fans will see a Season 2. If you want the series to continue, you'll learn how you can help make that possible!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
Jeremy's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@jeremyboreing
What Were Pastors Doing While Charlie Kirk Did Their Job? - https://youtu.be/I0dyHefqZEo
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HFH7J5N3

Christians have plenty of truth to share. But why does “Christian entertainment” sometimes struggle to tell a great story? What if the problem isn’t the message, but how we tell it?

Frank sits down with producer, cultural commentator, and Daily Wire co-founder, Jeremy Boreing, whose latest project puts those ideas to the test. As the writer and director of the highly successful, 'The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin', Jeremy has seen a 30-year dream become the #1 fantasy series on Amazon Prime Video. What did it take to get there, and what can its success teach Christians about faith, art, and the stories we tell?

Tune in as Frank and Jeremy unpack questions like:
Why was sharing and developing this story so important to Jeremy?
Why do Christians sometimes struggle to make great entertainment?
What did C.S. Lewis understand about Christian art that we sometimes miss?
Why does Jeremy believe the Arthurian myth is fundamentally a Christian story?
What's the difference between cultural Christians of the 90's and cultural Christianity today?
What makes The Pendragon Cycle different from Game of Thrones, Narnia, and The Lord of the Rings?
How can you effectively communicate a Christian worldview without turning your story into a sermon?
Why is storytelling such a powerful way to communicate truth?
Where do materialism and naturalism fall short in answering life’s biggest questions?

And just when you think this conversation is all about entertainment, it takes a much more serious turn. What really went wrong with security on the day Charlie Kirk was assassinated, and what happened behind the scenes during Frank's return visit? Find out in this week’s episode, and be sure to tune-in next week as Jeremy returns with a very important message (and challenge) for American pastors.

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!

Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HFH7J5N3
Jeremy's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@jeremyboreing Charlie Kirk: "The Greatest Man I Ever Knew" - https://youtu.be/CPejdWTeLOw Frank Turek Returns to Utah Valley Univ. to Share the Gospel - https://youtu.be/lbZk_ccgAbA What Were Pastors Doing When Charlie Kirk Was Doing Their Job? - https://youtu.be/I0dyHefqZEo

What makes John Lennox one of the most winsome and influential Christian apologists of our lifetime? Don’t miss this special EXTENDED CUT, which includes even more fascinating stories and insights from his lifetime of boldly defending the Christian faith in lecture halls, debates and the public square. Together, Frank and John go beyond the previous episode to discuss:

How is Christianity the answer to the problem of evil?
What are the inconsistencies in Richard Dawkins' atheistic views?
Why does John think everyone should read Tom Holland's book, 'Dominion'?
How should we evangelize Muslims and other monotheists?
Has science disproven God?

If you haven’t already, be sure to get a copy of John’s book, ‘My Story: A Spiritual and Intellectual Autobiography’. It’s a must-read for anyone curious how a brilliant mathematical mind can hold fast to the Gospel–and how one man’s faith has helped millions find a reason to believe in an age of doubt.

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!

Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
My Story: A Spiritual and Intellectual Autobiography - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0281091978
Diary of a CEO featuring John Lennox - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLrvJeSugkM
Veritas Forum Speaker Highlights: John Lennox - https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLpVxnnpiCUnONO4L1edQIhO1etMK1cq4j&v=Em5l1jeJQVM
Why Are We Here? God, Life, and the Pursuit of Happiness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdEuuQY8JEQ
Science and God: Do You Have to Choose? by John Lennox - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1802543724
Dominion by Tom Holland - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0349141207
Western Philosophy Course with Dr. Norman Geisler - https://www.onlinechristiancourses.com/western-philosophy

From his humble beginnings in Northern Ireland to debating the world's most prominent atheists on the global stage, Dr John C. Lennox has spent a lifetime (more than sixty years!) showing how faith, science, and reason can stand together. In this exclusive interview recorded at St. Ebbe’s Church in Oxford, England, Frank and John discuss his new autobiography, 'My Story: A Spiritual and Intellectual Autobiography', and reflect on the ideas, people and pivotal moments that shaped his remarkable life.
You'll learn:
Why are we here and what is the purpose of life?
What makes Jesus and Christianity so unique compared to other religions?
How does Dr. Lennox disarm hostility when talking with skeptics and non-Christians?
What happened during his debate with Richard Dawkins that moved many people closer to Chrisitanity?
Who told John that he needed to give up on God if he wanted a career in science and what was his response?
Why did John's dad tell him to read Karl Marx's, 'Das Kapital'?
Why is human empathy so important when other people experience pain and suffering?
Why does John describe our fallen world as a combination of "bombs and beauty"?
Why might someone reject Christ even if they believe Christianity is true?
What analogy does John often use to demonstrate that God’s grace is given and not earned?
What is John's advice to young Christians?

Be sure to tune-in next week to hear the extended cut of this conversation which includes even more fascinating stories and insights with no commercial breaks!

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!

Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
My Story: A Spiritual and Intellectual Autobiography - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0281091978
Diary of a CEO featuring John Lennox - https://youtu.be/dLrvJeSugkM
Veritas Forum Speaker Highlights: John Lennox - https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLpVxnnpiCUnONO4L1edQIhO1etMK1cq4j&v=Em5l1jeJQVM
Why Are We Here? God, Life, and the Pursuit of Happiness - https://youtu.be/FdEuuQY8JEQ
Western Philosophy Course with Dr. Norman Geisler - https://www.onlinechristiancourses.com/western-philosophy/

Today is the day! 'The War on Reality' has officially been released, and Frank and Phoenix are celebrating by turning the spotlight on a question that might ruffle a few feathers: Can Christians fall into the same trap of trying to bend reality to fit what they want to believe?
From health, wealth, and prosperity theology, to manifestation and Christian occultism, they examine popular teachings that sound biblical, but fall apart once you put them back into context. You'll learn:

What is the tragic story of Franz Reichelt and what does it teach us about the limits of our words and personal beliefs?
Does Proverbs 18:21 (and other related Bible verses) teach that our words have power?
What do exegesis and eisegesis have to do with spotting bad theology?
Why is it important to distinguish between psychological and spiritual definitions of manifestation?
What's the difference between biblical prayer and trying to manipulate spiritual outcomes?
What is “Christian occultism,” and could some Christians be practicing it without realizing it?
How did Phoenix work her way out of Word of Faith and deliverance ministry theology?
What questions can you ask someone caught up in Word of Faith or New Thought beliefs?

'The War on Reality' isn’t just about confronting bad ideas in the culture. Sometimes Christians need to take a hard look at the ideas circulating inside the Church, too. Don't forget to grab your copy to explore even more topics related to these important cultural issues!

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!

Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
The War on Reality by Frank Turek & Phoenix Hayes - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0736993630
Skillet’s John and Korey Cooper Break Their Silence About NAR & Church Abuse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GwayjaKqfQ
Western Philosophy Course with Norman Geisler - https://bit.ly/45wxbCG