I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

How did America REALLY begin? As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, claims that the Founding Fathers were mostly deists and that Christianity had little influence on America's founding have become increasingly common. But does the historical record support those claims, or are misinformed pundits trying to rewrite our past while jeopardizing our future?

Joining Frank to set the record straight is the one-and-only, Bill Federer, author and founder of American Minute. Together, Frank and Bill unpack the biblical ideas that shaped America's founding, explore what made the American experiment so revolutionary, and examine why so many misconceptions about the Founders persist today. Tune in as they answer questions like:

Who was the first globalist in the history of the world according to the Bible?
Why did the founders want to escape the ruling of King George?
Where did America's Founders get the idea that they could rule themselves without a king?
How was this idea different from the Roman Republic?
Do our rights come from God or the government?
How do we know the founders were Bible-believing Christians and not deists?
Who pioneered the concept of different Christian denominations living together in the same geographic area?
What event led up to the first Continental Congress?
What makes America's constitutional republic so unique in world history?
What did Benjamin Franklin REALLY think about Christianity?

This conversation is only the beginning! Bill returns on Friday's episode to share astonishing stories of God's providence throughout American history--from unlikely victories to moments that seem almost impossible to explain. If you enjoy discovering the surprising ways God works through history, you don't want to miss Part 2 of this fascinating series!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
Miracles in American History by Susie & Bill Federer - https://americanminute.com/collections/printed-books/products/miracles
America's God and Country - Encyclopedia of Quotations by Bill Federer - https://bit.ly/4eByLIK
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What are the consequences when a charming, seminary-trained politician misquotes Scripture and how can we discern biblical truth from error? Frank welcomes Ryan Crews, a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and CrossExamined Board Member, to examine the twisted theology of Texas State Representative James Talarico, who's currently running for the U.S. Senate.

Using Talarico's own words and video clips (not secondhand claims), Frank and Ryan compare his teachings with Scripture and explain why many of his views cross the line from theological error into outright heresy. In this episode, they'll answer questions like:

Should Christians call out false teachers?
Which seminary is James Talarico attending and what are their beliefs?
What does James Talarico get right and what does he get wrong?
Why are atheists easier to understand compared to someone who claims to be a Christian but pours different meaning into what's written in the Bible?
Did Jesus ever ask to be worshipped or claim to be God?
What is one of Jesus' biggest "mic-drop" moments in the Gospels?
Do humans have a divine nature because we're made in the image of God?
Is the Resurrection of Jesus just an allegorical story?
Is the Bible silent on abortion?

Before Christians allow any public figure to influence their understanding of Jesus, Scripture, or politics, they should first investigate whether that person's teaching aligns with the Word of God. Tune in to hear the receipts as Frank and Ryan examine Talarico's own words in light of Scripture.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
Who Do You Say That I Am, James Talarico? Part 1 by Ryan Crews - https://bit.ly/4uUpRel
The Incarnate Christ and His Critics - https://a.co/d/0bgsf35u
‘The War on Reality’ PREORDER NOW to receive your bonuses! - https://thewaronreality.com/
Pastors Brief - https://crossexamined.org/pastors-brief/

Retired Green Beret, husband, father, and former Virginia legislator Nick Freitas has spent a lifetime in demanding roles. Today he returns to share more bite-sized nuggets of wisdom from his unique life experiences while answering questions like:

What is biblical masculinity and femininity?
How are men and women being targeted with entirely different lies by the Left and the Right?
What are the biggest problems with progressive ideologies like socialism and Marxism?
How does Nick explain one of the weirdest partnerships in modern politics—the "Red-Green Alliance"?
Why is Islamophobia a bogus term?
Why does Islam see the Left and the West as "useful idiots"?
What's the most important thing people need to know about the U.S. government and Constitution?
Why did God place the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden in the first place?
If Nick could make everyone in America understand ONE thing about Christianity, what would it be?

If you missed the first half of this conversation, you need to go back and get caught up! Be sure to follow Nick on your favorite social media platform and check out his new book, 'The Manbook: A Point-by-Point Guide to Sucking It Up and Getting the Job Done'.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
Mic-Drop Wisdom on Marriage, Manhood, Lawn Care, and MORE! - https://youtu.be/8nBuFWNhhXc
Why the Man is the Head of the Household - https://youtu.be/5JQYXPGbeBQ
Where to Follow Nick Online - https://linktr.ee/NickFreitas
‘The Manbook’ by Nick Freitas - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063434083
Invite Nick to speak at your church! → booking@nickjfreitas.com
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What happens when a former Green Beret, Virginia delegate, and homeschool dad gets tired of bad political and economic ideas and decides to start calling them out online? Millions of people start paying attention!

Known for his viral clips that mix sharp humor with hard truths, Nick Freitas has built a loyal online audience using his unique life experiences to share bite-sized nuggets of wisdom on a variety of topics--from marriage and parenting to politics, economics, and the growing war on reality. Tune in as Nick joins Frank to share important life lessons "learned the hard way" and answer questions like:
How did being in the military strengthen his Christian faith?
What are the unique benefits of marrying young?
How did sarcasm become his first language and where does the inspiration for his videos come from?
What important life lessons did he learn as a former Green Beret and Virginia State Delegate?
Why do we need to LIVE for our faith and family–not just die for them?
How did narrowly losing the Senate race against the current Virginia governor change his perspective on God's timing?
How does the Left's criticism of wealth and figures like Elon Musk expose their own ideological hypocrisy?
Is lawn care "racist" as some people claim, or have we officially reached a state of cultural psychosis?
Why is violence the inevitable logical conclusion of modern postmodern philosophy and leftist ideology?

Be sure to check back next week as Frank gleans more bite-size wisdom from Nick on topics like Islam, socialism, Marxism, the uniqueness of the U.S. Constitution, and so much more!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
Follow Nick Everywhere Online - https://linktr.ee/NickFreitas
'The Manbook' by Nick Freitas - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063434083
Invite Nick to speak at your church! → booking@nickjfreitas.com
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Does science REALLY point to a beginning of the universe? If it does, why are some world-renowned physicists still searching for a loophole? On a mission to bypass the need for a Creator, alternative cosmological theories continue to emerge, but are they solving the mysteries of the universe or creating even bigger problems?

Fresh off the release of his remarkable film, 'The Story of Everything', Dr. Stephen C. Meyer returns to discuss Sir Roger Penrose's Conformal Cyclic Cosmology (CCC) and answer questions like:
What scientific evidence suggests that the universe had a beginning?
What is the Steady State Theory and why is it no longer accepted?
Who is Sir Roger Penrose and why are his latest cosmological ideas generating so much debate?
Does Penrose's theory eliminate or confirm the need for fine-tuning of the universe?
What are Penrose-Hawking singularity theorems?
What is the Borde-Guth-Vilenkin theorem?
What do other physicists think of Penrose's claim of a cyclical universe?
Later in the program, Frank answers:
How do we know who's right about all this--Meyer, Einstein, Penrose, or some combination?
What are five M's of the universe that require an explanation?
Even if Penrose is right (that the universe didn't have a beginning) does that eliminate the need for a Creator?

Ready to dig deeper on this topic? Be sure to check out the resources listed below along with Dr. Meyer's film, ‘The Story of Everything’, available now on Amazon Prime!

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 "Battle for the Big Bang" Just Got Intense with Sean McDowell - https://youtu.be/Jg4NY2kKa1U
Stephen Meyer Assesses the Conformal Cyclic Cosmology of Sir Roger Penrose with Sean McDowell - https://youtu.be/Na-JhfN4Q94
Sir Roger Penrose & William Lane Craig on Unbelievable with Justin Brierley - https://youtu.be/9wLtCqm72-Y
The Return of the God Hypothesis by Dr. Stephen C. Meyer - https://a.co/d/0aRuk4YW
'The Story of Everything' available now on Amazon Prime! - https://www.thestoryofeverything.film/
The War on Reality: PREORDER NOW to receive your bonuses! - https://thewaronreality.com/