I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

What does a ministry-minded Christian couple do when they experience five miscarriages, numerous disappointments, doubts, unanswered prayer, and incurable cancer? They PRAISE GOD and write a comforting and brilliant new book, 'How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good?', that will help thousands of others who are experiencing pain and suffering.

This week, Frank sits down with Dr. Clay Jones and his wife of 50 years, Jean E., to explore the hard realities of suffering and the even harder truth that God can use the most devastating events in our lives for good--both now and in eternity. Clay and Jean E. share lessons from their own lives and the Scriptures while answering questions like:

If evil and suffering are happening to you is it all your fault? Do you just need more faith?
What was Clay’s first major life crisis and how did it shape his worldview?
How did Clay process learning he had incurable bone cancer and how is he feeling now?
How are some Christians misrepresenting the Gospel?
How did five miscarriages change Jean E.'s perspective and what good came from it?
How does suffering lead to glory and what does it REALLY mean to give glory to God?
What is God’s "Plan A” for your life?
How did keeping truth journals help Jean E. stay anchored in Christ during hard times?
What does it mean that Christians will ultimately reign with Christ?
What is the Jones' best advice for those experiencing pain and suffering?

One thing is certain in this life: We will all experience hardship and pain. If you’ve ever asked, “Why me?” this episode is just for you. This is as real as it gets, folks. Read, listen, and be encouraged!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good? (book) - https://a.co/d/0emTpsAm
Why Does God Allow Evil? (self-paced online course) - https://bit.ly/4gYjT5v
Why Does God Allow Evil? (book) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0736970444
What Is the Unpardonable Sin? from the Christian Research Journal - https://bit.ly/4cOm3FR
The Lord Made Orgasms Possible - https://bit.ly/4cj2HIO
Clay’s website - https://clayjones.net/
Jean E's website - https://www.jeanejones.net/

Does the Quran actually support Zionism? If not, why does it say that the land we know as Israel was given to Israel by God? In this midweek episode, Frank welcomes back Ridvan Ademir, a.k.a Apostate Prophet, to continue their eye-opening conversation about the Hamas–Israel conflict. Together, they peel back the political headlines and examine the theological and historical roots driving the crisis in Gaza. Together, they tackle questions like:

Where do we see Israel mentioned in the Quran and what does it say?
Why isn’t “Palestine” mentioned in the Quran?
How and when did Palestine's national identity emerge?
Why does the Quran say the Holy Land belongs to the Jews? Is Allah a Zionist?
What started the 1948 Israel-Arab War?
Why do Palestinians have multi-generational refugee status?
What are Hamas’ stated goals and why doesn't the West take their charter seriously?
What roles did Presidents Winston Churchill and Bill Clinton play in the conflict?
Why did Yasser Arafat reject the 1993 land deal and launch an intifada?
Why have repeated peace negotiations failed and is a two-state solution even possible?
What is the irony behind leftist groups who support a pro-Palestine narrative?

You'll learn how Islamic history shapes modern geopolitics and why Christians must think clearly about what’s unfolding in the Middle East. If you want more context beyond the headlines, be sure to listen in and check out Frank and AP’s previous conversations in the resources below. Understanding the proper history behind this conflict matters now more than ever!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
Why I Left Islam and Became a Christian (Part 1) - https://youtu.be/eQNX6AuzEDo
Why I Left Islam and Became a Christian (Part 2) - https://youtu.be/bv4SC3KDxwE
What No One Ever Told You About the Hamas-Israel Conflict - https://youtu.be/7JtqqsvntQA
Were Jews In Israel Before 1948? - https://youtu.be/IZq1JeR1onA
The Truth About Hamas in Their Own Words - https://youtu.be/VqFL1Hj_4pg
Apologetics Roadshow with David Wood - https://youtube.com/@apologeticsroadshow
The Hamas Charter 1988 - https://avalon.law.yale.edu/21st_century/hamas.asp
AP's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ApostateProphet

What can Christians learn from a former Muslim who now follows Christ? And how can Christians speak truthfully and lovingly with Muslims about Jesus? This week, Frank welcomes back Ridvan Aydemir, also known as the Apostate Prophet, to share more about his journey from Islam to atheism and ultimately to faith in Christ. Together, they tackle the Israel–Hamas conflict, the ideology behind Hamas, and why understanding Islamic theology is essential for effective evangelism. In this episode, Frank and AP will tackle questions like:

What ultimately led AP out of Islam, through atheism, and into Christianity?
How can Christians lovingly and wisely point Muslims to Christ?
What core memory of Christianity does AP still hold from his childhood?
What is AP's new angle on the Islamic Dilemma and why is it such a powerful apologetics tool?
What's the true purpose and worldview of Islam, including its moral framework?
What are some of the key differences between Islam and Christianity?
What does the Hamas Charter reveal about Islam’s view of Israel?
What was Ridvan taught about Christianity and the Jewish people as a young Muslim?
Where did Hamas come from and how did it rise to power in Gaza?
Why are so many leftist groups in the West sympathetic to Hamas?

If you’re trying to make sense of the chaos in Gaza—or want to have clearer, more compassionate conversations with Muslims about faith—you won’t want to miss this episode. Tune in as Frank and AP cut through misinformation, expose ideological contradictions, and point listeners toward truth, clarity, and Christ-centered evangelism.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
Why I Left Islam and Became a Christian (Part 1) - https://youtu.be/eQNX6AuzEDo
Why I Left Islam and Became a Christian (Part 2) - https://youtu.be/bv4SC3KDxwE
The Hamas Charter 1988 - https://avalon.law.yale.edu/21st_century/hamas.asp
CE International Website - https://international.crossexamined.org/
CE Arabic Website - https://ar.crossexamined.org/
AP's Website - https://apostateprophet.com/
AP's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ApostateProphet

Can a logical person REALLY believe in miracles? Frank responds to a challenge from our skeptic friend, Mike, while tackling the big question: Do miracles contradict science and the laws of logic? From science and history to philosophy and faith, we'll explore what God's nature reveals about the probability of divine intervention. Tune in as Frank answers questions like:
Is it reasonable to believe in macroevolution?
What is the acronym L.I.F.E.?
Who else besides Christians question the theory of macroevolution?
Why must miracles be rare to be meaningful?
What are four ways Jesus demonstrates His divinity?
How many miracles do we find in the Bible?
In what three time periods do we see the most miracles in the Bible and why?
Does God have limitations--or is He truly all-powerful?
What's the difference between overpowering and violating the laws of physics?
How did Jesus become the central figure of the human race?

During the end of the podcast, Frank also addresses concerns regarding the last podcast episode and Josh Howerton's "proof of a propaganda war". Did Josh only get it "half right"? If you’ve ever wondered whether miracles are reasonable, this conversation will pinpoint why faith in God actually makes sense!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
2026 'Change My Mind' College Tour - https://crossexamined.org/college-tour/
Hollywood Heroes: How Your Favorite Movies Reveal God - https://bit.ly/3Or82Ax
3 BIG Reasons Why God May Choose to Hide Himself - https://youtu.be/xHonBsH6N30

How do you make the case for Christianity? It seems that the burden of proof always falls on Christians, but there are certain aspects of reality that need to be explained regardless of your worldview (even atheism!). The question remains, which worldview fits the story of reality better than the others?

In this evergreen podcast episode, Frank breaks down 10 aspects of reality that support the Christian worldview by answering questions like:

What is the cosmological argument?
How is the universe fine-tuned at three different levels?
Why is atheism, not Christianity, at odds with science?
Where do the laws of logic come from?
Why doesn’t science say anything?
Where does objective morality come from?
How did Jesus Christ become the most influential person in human history?
Why is it essential to not make hasty generalizations about a whole group or worldview from single incidents?
What proof is there that you are in a propaganda war right now?

In the last part of the program, Frank explains why you can’t make firm conclusions about entire groups with insufficient data, which is especially true about short videos we see online (like ICE arrests). Don’t let propaganda poison your perspective! For more information on how to think clearly and logically be sure to check out the resources below!

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/
Stealing From God - https://bit.ly/41hLt91
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist - https://bit.ly/4j64NfE
You Are In a Propaganda War–Here’s Proof with Josh Howerton - https://youtu.be/i1bx-i8xYr0
Train Your Brain: An Introduction To Logic - https://bit.ly/3Oczh51