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Unshaken Faith

Alisa Childers & Natasha Crain

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It takes conviction and courage to stand unshaken in a culture where the battle rages between the authority of God and the millions who obey the authority of the self. Alisa Childers and Natasha Crain will help you be equipped, emboldened, and encouraged to speak truth without fear, to love the way God loves, and to stand firm no matter the cost.
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Happy Home

Arlene Pellicane

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This show is for people who want more joy at home. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don't have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married more than 24 years and have three children. Inside this podcast, you'll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to mar ...
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The After Party is a small group curriculum and corresponding book that's being heavily promoted this election year to individuals, churches, and Christian institutions. The marketing is designed to attract churches who would like to simply encourage charitable communication around politics, but the execution is designed to convince Christians that…
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Why are Christians facing so much hostility when we speak up on political issues? Simply advocating for life in the womb or opposing far-left agendas like Marxism and "gender-affirming care" often gets us labeled as "Christian Nationalists." Should we let this backlash silence us or propel us to become even more outspoken? This week, our good frien…
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If you find yourself getting too much praise from the culture, are you really living your life for Christ? Frank continues the conversation on calling out shepherds from last week by citing an article by Bill Dembski, which explores passages in the New Testament that discuss the promise of persecution and the dangers of being liked too much by the …
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Is it ever appropriate to call out trusted pastors when they get something wrong? In this podcast episode, Frank responds to an email from a pastor and loyal listener who took offense to Frank and Megan Basham's recent criticism of the late pastor (and one of Frank's favorite preachers), Tim Keller. Resources mentioned during the episode: FRANK'S B…
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Frank is diving into your listener questions! Tune in as he responds to an email from a concerned Christian husband whose wife is currently deconstructing her faith due in part to Christian hypocrisy and "a lack of transformation among Christians as a whole." Then, later in the episode, he addresses a question about politics and the so-called "sepa…
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Southern Evangelical Seminary professor Dr. Richard Howe sits down with Frank to explore why philosophy is a MUST in our current day and age if we want to be more effective in studying the Bible and reaching a society that no longer believes in truth, absolutes, or objective morality. Resources mentioned during the episode: Travel to Mt. Sinai in A…
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What can Christian influencers do to prepare for the inevitable avalanche of criticism that comes with doing ministry online or even speaking out in the public square? Christian apologist Alisa Childers joins Frank to share her unique insights based on past experiences of online attacks and how she learned to navigate the digital battlefield while …
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Do you ever get the sense that there's growing confusion among Christians on issues we should all agree on? Young Christians today seem especially vulnerable when it comes to discerning right from wrong according to God's Word. What's causing this gap between biblical Christianity and how it’s lived out in the modern world? And what does the Bible …
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How can Christians effectively share the Gospel's good news with the LGBTQ+ community? Or should we just mind our own business? This week, Christian apologist and founding lead pastor of Image Church, Dr. Bobby Conway, sits down with Frank at the 2024 CrossExamined Instructor's Academy to share the DO's and DONT's of evangelizing the LGBTQ+ communi…
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Megan Basham's new book, Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda, has become the source of much discussion and controversy in the few days it's been out. In this episode, Megan and I talk about the central thesis of her book, the evidence for it, and why Christians should be concerned. She also responds to …
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Is the so-called "gentle parenting" movement producing a generation of narcissists? Many Christian parents are ditching the Bible's model for childrearing and instead opting for modern-day secular parenting techniques. What are some of the issues that are arising from this shift, and what worldview underpins these new secular methods? Listen up if …
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CIA 2024 is here, ladies and gentlemen! This year, we're kicking off our annual apologetics workshop with a much-needed conversation surrounding church leadership, accountability, and the doctrine of the Trinity. In this podcast episode, Frank sits down with our good friend, author, and Christian YouTuber, Allen Parr, about what's going on with pas…
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Pastoral leadership in America is under attack, and Christians need to be aware of what's going on behind the scenes! That's why Daily Wire journalist Megan Basham returns to talk more about her book 'Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda', which exposes how prominent leaders in our pulpits have adopted p…
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Could your favorite celebrity pastor or your church's leadership compromise the truth in exchange for cultural approval (and a BIG paycheck)? Many prominent evangelical leaders have become more and more outspoken in questioning the Bible's clear teachings on political issues like natural marriage and life in the womb, leading to confusion and conce…
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Is faith in God a personal choice, or is it something God forces on people against their will? Misinterpretations of Romans 9 have led many Calvinists to read this narrative into the Scriptures, but what are they missing, and what does the context of Romans 9 reveal about its intended meaning? Frank revisits the discussion surrounding election issu…
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If God is sovereign, as the Bible says, then how can human beings have free will? Those who subscribe to certain sects of Calvinism might say that humans can't possibly have free will because God does all the choosing. But is that what Paul was really getting at when he penned the Book of Romans? This week's podcast episode dives into a listener's …
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Where were you on Saturday, July 13, when the shocking news broke that former President Trump had been shot? This weekend, we came terrifyingly close to losing a former U.S. president, facing civil unrest, and even approaching the real possibility of a civil war. With so many unanswered questions about the assailant’s motive and the massive securit…
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When was the last time you had a REAL and MEANINGFUL conversation with someone who disagreed with your Christian worldview? We live in a divisive culture that has led to nearly a third of people reporting they have stopped talking to a friend or family member due to a disagreement. Many Christians no longer feel safe to share their opinions for fea…
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You've got questions, and for this midweek podcast, we've got answers! Tune in as Frank dives into your listener questions on Roman Catholicism, Bible Translations, the impact of "gender-affirming care" on transgender patients, and the presidential debate and related issues. During the episode, Frank will address questions like: Why did he leave th…
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Does the Bible promise prosperity to those who bless and support Israel? In the wake of the October 7th attacks on Israel by the Hamas terrorist group, antisemitism in the West is shockingly at an all-time high. What’s driving this sudden surge in antisemitism, and what can we glean from the Old Testament scriptures in relation to God's covenant wi…
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Does today's culture value human life like our Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson, did when he penned the Declaration of Independence? According to statistics compiled by the National Right to Life organization, there have been approximately 63+ million abortions performed in the United States since 1973. While there's no doubt that Jefferson was fu…
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What would you do if you learned that your child's school had been plotting an elaborate scheme to legally abduct your child, cutting off all communication from you and forcing them into a state-run facility because they view you as the enemy? Could we really be living in an America where teachers introduce vulnerable students to drugs and pornogra…
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Is the whole of Scripture just a disorganized collection of conflicting documents? Some scholars think so, claiming it to be a battleground for historical contradictions. But what if it's a carefully orchestrated thread woven together and preserved by the Divine Author? Just a few episodes ago, Dr. Chip Bennett wowed listeners with his insights int…
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How did things like third-trimester abortions, infanticide, euthanasia, critical race theory, transgender ideology, and drag queen story hour become embedded in modern American culture? In an age where children are exposed to pornographic material in their own school libraries and concerned parents are labeled as "domestic terrorists," where can we…
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Where can we find the concept of the third day being played out in the Old Testament? Esther, Isaac, Daniel, Jonah, and even Goliath point to the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But how do the stories surrounding these Old Testament figures relate to events in the New Testament that occurred both before and after the resurrection of Jesus? O…
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Jesus told His disciples that every story in the Old Testament points to Him. But what did He mean? If you look closely, you'll find that the Hebrew Bible contains 30+ "third-day" references and parallels to Jesus that fly under the radar for most readers. But where exactly are these resurrection prophecies located? And why do so many Christians ha…
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