What are the rules for engaging a teenage or adult child who is now identifying as trans, deems you toxic, and then threatens to completely cut you off? The natural reaction to freak out usually makes things much worse. But if this happens in your family, how do you work to salvage the relationship without compromising your faith? Far too many parents and grandparents have been confronted with this unimaginable scenario, leaving them both discouraged and unsure of how to even respond. In this midweek podcast episode, Frank addresses this devastating trend while also providing some helpful tips on how to navigate these difficult situations by answering questions like: How should you approach the situation if you've already impulsively freaked out? Should you strive to be your "authentic self"? What is a common factor in most true cases of gender dysphoria? What's one way to determine if someone is having a head problem or a heart problem? What's in the best interest of gender dysphoria patients according to John Hopkins psychiatrist, Dr. Paul McHugh?   These conversations are challenging but all hope is not lost! Taking the time to tactfully ask the right questions could better your chances of reaching your loved one, even if they don't budge immediately. Listen as Frank gives you the tools to help your child (in the most loving way) recognize that his or her position doesn't quite hold up. To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It’s the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE.

Do Christians really know the Bible as well as we should? If we're being honest, reading an ancient set of documents from a culture we don't understand can be quite intimidating. With that being the case, how exactly should Christians go about getting familiar with the Bible without feeling overwhelmed and discouraged? With only 19% of church goers consistently reading the Bible on a daily basis, it's no wonder why so many Christians struggle with biblical literacy. Desiring to counteract these low numbers, Pastor Skip Heitzig of Calvary Church in Albuquerque, NM was moved to write, 'The Bible from 30,000 Feet: Soaring Through the Scriptures in One Year from Genesis to Revelation'. In this week's podcast episode, Frank and Skip discuss why the book has been so successful and how it's giving Christians the confidence to read the entire Bible in a short timeframe--365 days! They answer questions like: What is the difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant? Why are there so many symbols and metaphors in the Bible? Why did Jesus quote from the book of Deuteronomy so often? If Christians aren't subject to the Old Testament law, can we live how ever we want? What are some practical ways that Christians can incorporate the Bible into a daily routine?   No matter how often you read the Scriptures, there's always more to learn, so don't feel intimidated! If you see Bible study as a daunting task, allow Skip to walk with you through all 66 books within the next year. Knowing God and making Him known means spending sufficient time with His Word, and that's exactly what this book will help you to accomplish. To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It’s the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE. Skip's website: https://calvarynm.church/connectwithskip/ Skip's book: http://www.biblefrom30kbook.com/

If God truly is loving, is He obligated to save those who have never heard the Gospel or choose not to accept it? Many non-Christians ask this LOADED question without realizing that it's a moral question that assumes a moral standard. But with the presence of so many different religions and opposing worldviews, do Christians have the right to maintain such exclusive beliefs? In this midweek podcast episode, Frank unpacks why Christianity is the ONLY sufficient answer to the problem of evil. While skeptics often criticize Christianity on moral grounds, Frank will discuss how other worldviews fail to provide a solution for all of the world's moral issues. He tackles questions like: What's the real reason that people go to Hell? Is Christianity the only religion with an exclusive set of beliefs? Why do Christians believe that Jesus is the only way? How are God's ways higher than our ways? Is it philosophically possible to be saved without hearing the Gospel?   If the God of the Bible is perfectly just and His standard for righteousness is nothing short of perfection, does anyone (or any other religion) have the ability to meet that standard without relying on a perfect substitute (aka Jesus)? All this and more will be discussed as Frank lays out the plan for salvation according to the Bible. To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It’s the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE. Download Transcript

What do you call a Christian that denies the Virgin Birth, the Divinity of Christ, the Second Coming, miracles, the Atonement, and the Resurrection? They're called "Progressive" Christians. But if a person rejects the essentials of the faith, are they progressing, or regressing? And are they even Christians at all? The level of confusion and distorted views that many professing "Christians" have about Jesus are quite shocking. So shocking in fact, that Frank's guest, Jason Jimenez, was inspired to write his new book 'Hijacking Jesus: How Progressive Christians Are Remaking Him and Taking Over His Church'. In this week's podcast episode, Frank and Jason expose the blatant inconsistencies within Progressive Christianity and share how YOU can defend the faith against this false movement, answering questions like: Why is doctrine a vital component to the Christian faith? What approach do most progressives take in how they interpret the Bible? Do ALL progressives hold to the same beliefs? How do you respond when someone claims that Jesus was a socialist? Why does Jason categorize progressive Christians as modern religious Gnostics?   In their attempt to redefine and reimagine Jesus, Progressive Christians leave the door wide open for glaring contradictions within their own worldview. Listen as Jason will encourage Christians NOT to let these so-called progressive thinkers get away with mischaracterizing the Jesus of Scripture into their own personal, non-historical, and unbiblical Jesus 2.0. You're not only going to hear where they go wrong, but you'll also receive GOOD theology that will affirm what all Christians should believe. To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It’s the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE. Jason's new book: https://a.co/d/1Ou8cxf Download Transcript

Have you ever noticed that most of the disputes we have in our culture and even in the church, are morality based? Whether it's abortion, marriage, transgenderism, climate change, vaccines, sexuality, etc., they all have to do with some standard of morality. The question is, what standard are we using to make our assessments on those moral issues? In this midweek podcast episode, Frank reviews two controversial articles from the New York Post regarding a lawsuit imposed on The Chino Valley Unified School District by California's Attorney General, Rob Bonta, who wants to block parents from being notified if their child begins to identify as transgender. As Frank reads the shocking details of this case, he'll answer questions like: How are non-Christian parents responding to this lawsuit? Do minors have a constitutional right to privacy? What is the purpose of the government according to the Bible? Are Christians guilty of idolizing politics? Why should Christians be MORE involved in politics?   Later in the episode, Frank discusses how Greg Koukl helped his wife take a stand at a school board meeting several years ago, and also highlights the real-life horror story of a detransitioner. After this episode, be sure to pick up your copy of the newly updated and expanded, 'Correct, Not Politically Correct: About Same-Sex Marriage and Transgenderism', where Frank exposes the catastrophic consequences of homosexuality and transgender ideology based solely on evidence and reason (void of religion). To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It’s the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE. Resources mentioned during the episode: California school board battle: https://bit.ly/3PusQsl CA Attorney General Rob Bonta vs. The Chino Valley Unified school district: https://bit.ly/44K4C1q Greg Koukl's school board letter: https://bit.ly/3EwaUr6 Download Transcript