I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

Why is the fine-tuning argument so extraordinary, and how have recent scientific discoveries made it even clearer that the universe points to a divine Creator?This week, Dr. Jay Richards joins Frank to discuss the 20th anniversary edition of 'The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery', the groundbreaking book he co-authored with Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez. Together, they explore the updated book and the remarkable new scientific discoveries that continue to affirm its hypothesis. During their conversation, they’ll address:How and why did Guillermo's career suffer when the book was first released in 2004?What updates have been made to the 20th anniversary edition?What is the likelihood that life exists on other planets?How is materialism a self-defeating worldview?What is the cosmological constant and what type of precision is required in order for a planet to be able to sustain life?How probable is a multiverse?What's so special about "perfect" solar eclipses?What are the most common atheist objections to fine-tuning and our privileged position in the Universe?If you're looking for a good stocking stuffer this Christmas, grab the 20th Anniversary Edition of 'The Privileged Planet', a book and documentary film that continues to stand the test of time and compels readers to acknowledge how the complexity and fine-tuning of the universe couldn't possibly be the result of a cosmic accident.Resources mentioned during the episode:The Privileged Planet Website: https://privilegedplanet.com/The Privileged Planet 20th Anniversary Book: https://www.discovery.org/b/privileged-planet/The Privileged Planet Video on Demand: https://go2rpi.com/privileged-planet-vod/Follow Dr. Jay Richards on X: https://x.com/DrJayRichards

How do you convince non-Christians that homosexuality is wrong without using the Bible? Does human flourishing replace the need for God and the moral argument? And why does God create people that He knows will end up in Hell? In this week's solo podcast episode, Frank tackles three BIG questions that were recently sent in from our listening audience. During this discussion, Frank shares some practical advice on how to address these sensitive topics along with questions like:Should Christians be concerned about what people do privately?How does natural marriage contribute to spiritual maturity?Are morals biologically determined?Does the existence of Hell prove that God is unjust?What thought-provoking questions can you ask people who are in support of homosexuality?Why doesn't atheism solve the problem of evil?What does the Bible say about divine justice?How can pain and suffering possibly result in GOOD?Brace yourself — this episode is not politically correct, but it will be correct! Be sure to grab a copy of 'Correct, Not Politically Correct: About Same-Sex Marriage & Transgenderism' and 'Stealing from God' for more in-depth answers to these three BIG questions!Resources mentioned during the episode:BOOK: Toxic Empathy - https://www.toxicempathy.com/BOOK: Correct Not Politically Correct - https://bit.ly/3qws2ZLBOOK: Stealing From God - https://bit.ly/41hLt91VIDEO: Frank and Alex O'Connor - https://youtu.be/qNeB1RVeJHo

What if more Christians dedicated time to learning about other religions? How could this strengthen our faith along with our ability to share the Gospel? Renowned Christian apologist and philosopher, Dr. Doug Groothuis, joins Frank to discuss the inspiration behind his latest book, 'World Religions in Seven Sentences,' along with the core beliefs of today's major world religions—one sentence at a time. Together, they’ll tackle questions like:What are the seven sentences that represent each world religion, and why did Doug choose them?What makes Friedrich Nietzsche the "quintessential atheist"?Should atheism be classified as a religion? And what typically happens when atheism and Marxism collide?What are some of the key differences between Hinduism and Buddhism?What's the connection between Nietzsche, Pol Pot, Ted Bundy, and human depravity?Why do some people choose to be atheists?What happened when Doug encountered a Hinda guru at the age of 18?How do Judaism and Islam differ in their relationship to Christianity?If exploring diverse faith systems seems overwhelming, 'World Religions in Seven Sentences' is the perfect guide to get started. Tune in as Frank and Doug reveal how false religions often lead to human suffering and why Christianity alone is the solution to the problem of evil in the world!Resources mentioned during the episode:'World Religions in 7 Sentences': https://a.co/d/gExzxhzDoug's Website: https://www.douglasgroothuis.com/Doug's Podcast: https://www.douglasgroothuis.com/podcast-1

Should reparations be paid to people who are the ancestors of slaves? After all, aren't reparations biblical? On this midweek podcast episode, Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager from The Center for Biblical Unity return to continue the conversation that centers on their new book, 'Walking in Unity: Biblical Answers to Questions on Race and Racism' and address the following questions:Can a biblical case be made for reparations?What's the major problem with the modern day reparations movement?Is the way we see Black America today a direct result of slavery?Are all disparities due to racism?Did Lyndon Johnson's 'War on Poverty' help or hurt the black community?During the second half of the episode, you'll also hear the fascinating story of how their ministry started, including details of the supernatural event that brought them together and how their friendship remained intact despite the seemingly insurmountable barriers they encountered along the way. It's an amazing testimony of how God still intervenes in our lives today and you definitely don't want to miss it!Resources mentioned during the episode:The Center for Biblical Unity: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/Walking in Unity: Biblical Answers to Questions on Race and Racism: https://a.co/d/hEuCdwe