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I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

End the Stalemate | with Dr. Sean McDowell

I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

Dr. Frank Turek

Religion & Spirituality, Education, Christianity

4.85K Ratings

🗓️ 12 July 2024

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

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 fear of being bullied or canceled by friends, family, and co-workers. Is staying silent really the answer, or is there a better way to speak the truth in love as God's ambassadors?This week, Frank sits down with our good friend, Dr. Sean McDowell (https://seanmcdowell.org/)—author, Christian apologist, and one of YouTube’s best (https://www.youtube.com/@SeanMcDowell) at interviewing people from opposite ends of the spectrum. They'll dive into his new book (co-authored with Tim Muehlhoff), 'End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations (https://a.co/d/0gEsTalN).' It's a must-read guide for Christians looking to revive the art of opinionated dialogue without hostility. During their conversation, Frank and Sean will answer questions like:* Why is the world so divided, and what can Christians do about it?* How do most people shape their worldview?* Is there a connection between atheism and fatherhood?* What's an effective way to help people embrace the truth?* Why is fraternity often a hindrance to truth and sound theology?* How do you approach explosive issues, and why do discussions about religion and politics often become heated?In this podcast episode, discover how Christians can speak up without fear and create safe spaces for open, gracious conversations with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and faiths. With evangelism being the ultimate goal, Sean will share some helpful tips on how to disagree without being disagreeable and how to advance the ball toward Christianity when it feels like you've come to a standstill. Be sure to grab a copy of Sean and Tim's book 'End the Stalemate (https://a.co/d/0gEsTalN)' for more practical tips on cultivating healthy relationships and fostering meaningful conversations surrounding any topic without all the tension and negativity!To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST, join our CrossExamined private community (https://community.crossexamined.org/). It’s the perfect place to jump into great discussions with like-minded Christians while providing financial support for our ministry.You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE.Sean's Book: End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations (https://a.co/d/0gEsTalN)Sean's Website: SeanMcDowell.org (https://seanmcdowell.org/)

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0:00.0

Does truth exist?

0:03.0

Because you have faith, does that make this book true?

0:05.0

Does God exist?

0:07.0

So when someone says there is no truth, if you apply the claim to itself, what should you say?

0:13.7

Is that true?

0:15.5

They don't think Christianity's true.

0:18.6

They're talked out of it.

0:20.3

You know why they're talked out of it?

0:22.2

Because they've never been talked into it.

0:24.0

Cross-examining skeptical and apiistic view.

0:28.0

Welcome to cross-examine with Dr. Frank Turrick.

0:32.0

Ladies and gentlemen, imagine watching 16 full-length movies every day.

0:39.0

Well, that's actually what you're doing because the average person today possesses as much as 74

0:46.7

gigabytes of information a day, I should say processes that amount of information a day which is the equivalent

0:54.5

of 16 full-length movies. The information comes through computers, cell phones,

1:00.4

tablets and other of course electronic enticements.

1:04.3

Now consider that only 500 years ago, 74 gigs of information would be what a highly

1:11.2

educated person consumed in a lifetime through books and stories.

1:18.6

We are literally in a wash of information and we often feel like we need to somehow communicate that

1:25.4

information we need to pass all along more information yet when we do it

1:31.1

seems our nation and even many in our church get more and more divided

1:36.4

from one another why is that why are we divided so divided why are people angry, and what as Christians can we do about it?

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