Frank Turek on Charlie Kirk’s Legacy & Why Christianity Is Still True!

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Why are so many young people questioning their faith—and what does it take to confront the toughest questions about God, truth, and culture? For today’s conversation, Pastor Greg Laurie talks with Christian apologist—and mentor to the late Charlie Kirk—Frank Turek for an honest, timely conversation about faith, evidence, and the future of the church. Together, Pastor Greg and Frank dig deep into what’s fueling today’s “deconstruction” trend among Christian youth, why so many leave the church after high school, and how technology, college campuses, and cultural pressures challenge the foundations of belief. No question is off-limits: from “Does science contradict the Bible?” to “Why does God allow suffering?” and “How do we respond to the transgender movement?”—every topic is handled with compassion and real-world insight. Frank also talks about his friend and mentee, Charlie Kirk, reflecting on his legacy and the explosive spiritual awakening our country has experienced following his tragic passing. This conversation isn’t just for pastors or intellectuals—instead it’s for anyone seeking to grow in faith, love for their neighbor, and meaningfully engage as believers unafraid to compromise in a changing world. Learn more about CrossExamined and Frank’s work here: https://crossexamined.org/. -------- Want more from Greg Laurie? Visit: https://harvest.org/. Find Pastor Greg on social media: https://www.instagram.com/greglaurie/ https://x.com/greglaurie https://www.facebook.com/harvest.greglaurie Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. -------- TIMESTAMPS: CHAPTERS: 00:00 Trans Issue: Why Did It Emerge & Wane? 01:13 Cross Examine Ministry: Apologetics on Campus 02:09 Christian Colleges & The Drift from Evangelicalism 03:04 The Sinai Example: What Makes a True Christian 07:02 Why Do Christian Youth Leave Church? 09:25 Discipleship Defined: Beyond Fire Insurance 10:28 Science vs. Christianity: Asking the Right Questions 13:39 Theology by Slogan: Making People Think 15:26 Atheism’s Origin: Head vs. Heart Problem 17:00 Christopher Hitchens: “There Is No God, and I Hate Him” 20:01 Spiritual Awakening Among Young People 22:34 Charlie Kirk’s Impact & Medal of Freedom Story 29:44 Politics vs. Gospel: Charlie Kirk’s Perspective 31:41 Pastoral Silence: Why Avoid Addressing Controversy? 34:36 Churchianity vs. Christianity: Focus on Kingdom 40:15 Why Does God Allow Suffering? 43:40 Hell & God's Justice: Grace, Not Just Goodness 45:51 Forgiveness: Erica Kirk’s Powerful Memorial Moment 48:49 Are All Religions the Same? 55:03 Transgender Trend: Roots & Pastoral Response 58:33 What Drives Children to Transition? 61:53 Frank Turek’s Motivation for Campus Apologetics 63:17 Winning Souls, Not Arguments 64:07 Predestination vs. Free Will: Salvation Debate 66:27 Knowledge on Fire: Why Effective Preaching Matters 71:07 Passing the Baton: Mentoring the Next Generation ___________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Be sure to like and subscribe so you are notified as soon as a new video arrives. Get exclusive content on the Harvest+ Streaming App, including Harvest Films, TV shows and hundreds of messages from Pastor Greg Laurie. Available on Apple iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV, and Samsung TV! Watch here: https://watch.harvest.org/ To support the ministry of Pastor Greg Laurie and help us continue to reach people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ, visit here https://harvest.org/donate/