Host Frank Turek interviews historian Tim Barton of WallBuilders, who possesses over 100,000 original American historical documents, to examine whether common claims about American history—from Christopher Columbus to the Founding Fathers—are historically accurate or rooted in Marxist propaganda. Drawing from primary sources rather than modern interpretations, Barton helps separate fact from exaggeration regarding topics like the Founders' relationship with Christianity, the origins of slavery in America, and how revisionist narratives have distorted the nation's past. This episode challenges viewers to reconsider their understanding of American history by grounding discussion in the actual words and records of those who lived it.

Cross Examined

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Frank Turek addresses how fear can prevent Christians from sharing their faith and offers biblical encouragement for those struggling to speak Christian truth boldly. In this video, he responds to a student grappling with the courage needed to witness in today's cultural climate, drawing on Scripture to help believers overcome their hesitations. Whether you're uncertain about how to express your faith publicly or need spiritual strengthening, this message provides practical biblical guidance for confident Christian witness.

Cross Examined

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Frank Turek appears on NewsNation with Katie Pavlich to discuss how Christians can lovingly respond when friends or family members become consumed by conspiracy theories and false accusations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of pursuing truth and avoiding speculation, even when it trends online, and explores the damage that conspiracy theories can cause to real people. The segment includes practical guidance for those seeking to have thoughtful, gracious, and biblically grounded discussions with people caught up in conspiratorial thinking.

Cross Examined

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Frank Turek challenges Christians to reconsider their focus on end times prophecy, proposing alternative questions that may deserve greater attention in our faith walk. Drawing on scientific evidence, he explores what we can actually know about the future and suggests a reoriented perspective on eschatology. This thought-provoking discussion invites believers to examine whether they're asking the right questions about Christ's return and God's ultimate plan.

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Frank Turek examines one of Scripture's most profound questions: why God permitted Satan to attack Job and what his suffering reveals about God's character. Through exploring Job's life, this video uncovers surprising insights into the purpose pain serves in our faith and addresses how we can understand God's nature amid trials. The teaching is grounded in biblical wisdom that many overlook when encountering this challenging book of the Bible.

Cross Examined

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Tim Barton from WallBuilders returns to Cross Examined to examine original historical documents and debunk popular claims about America's past, including questions about stolen Native American land, slavery, the Founding Fathers' Christian worldview, and other contested aspects of American history. Drawing from his personal collection of over 100,000 historical items, Barton and host Frank compare today's most widespread historical narratives with primary source evidence that is often overlooked or misrepresented. The discussion explores how Christianity's influence shaped America's founding and prosperity while acknowledging the nation's sinful aspects.

Cross Examined

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Speaker Mike Johnson takes viewers on an exclusive Capitol Rotunda tour to explore the foundational ideas that made America exceptional and warn against abandoning the principles of freedom that distinguish the nation. Addressing why young Americans are losing confidence in their country, Johnson explains how socialism and communism fail to protect human rights and emphasizes that preserving liberty depends on teaching the next generation about America's true origins. As the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, this discussion underscores why understanding and passing on America's ideological heritage is essential to preventing the erosion of freedom.

Cross Examined

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