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• Building a Christian Worldview Video - How do we build a good worldview in our churches? Listen as special guest Warren Cole Smith explains.
• Teaching Christian Worldview Video - How do you teach a Christian worldview? Executive Director of Summit Ministries John Stonestreet fills us in on how we really do hunger for truth in today's age of information.
• Gay Christians Video - Dr. Michael Brown answers the question, How can we go about reaching the homosexual community with the love of Christ, and do we need to ask forgiveness for how the church has treated them?
• Meaning of Thanksgiving - Learn the history of this day and how to focus on the true meaning of the day. How did the pilgrims celebrate? What can we learn from them?
• Mayflower Compact Video - What did the compact say? Watch this video of the compact from 1620 and discover the change that has taken place in textbooks today.
• Gay Marriage - This debate continues to make deadlines. What are the reasons behind the negative perception of gay marriage?
• Abortion Services - How can the abortion industry changed in the past few years? What is pushing the industry? What can they do to reverse the down turn?
• Post-Christian - What does it mean when someone refers to our culture as post-Christian? Read a summary of the phrase here.
• The Great Seal - What is the association between religion and liberty? Find out clues from the Great Seal. Learn the history.
• Definition of Religion Video - How is religion portrayed? Is religion what causes oppression, terrorism, and other threats?
• Christopher Columbus - What influenced Christopher Columbus? Learn what roadblocks he overcame before impacting the world. Study the history here.
• Christopher Columbus Video - Who was this man and who impacted him? Find out the history behind this great explorer.
• Good vs Evil Video - Frank Turek explains the concept of good vs. evil and how the distinction points to a higher standard. How do we know a crooked line, without a concept of straight?
• Worldview - What is it? How was the concept developed? How has the concept of worldviews impacted society?
• New Atheists - What makes these new atheists stand out from the traditional atheists? What role does emotionalism and alarmism play?
• Nuclear Energy - Do you have a basic understanding of nuclear technology, the nuclear process, and the nuclear fuel cycle?
• Wars and Rumors of Wars - Where is this phrase located in the Bible? Find out what it mean and how it is interpreted.
• Mongol Empire Video - Join Drive Thru History to learn about the Mongol Empire and the Silk Road. What's the significance?
• College Indoctrination - What do the studies show? Are universities indoctrinating students with a liberal worldview?
• Veterans Day Holiday - What is the purpose of this federal holiday? Why is it celebrated and how is it different than Memorial Day?
• Against Same Sex Marriage Video - Government promotes natural marriage for a reason, permits many other relationships (including gay relationships) while prohibiting very few relationships (like incest).
• Teen Abortion Video - Can the abortions of this era be compared to the Holocaust? How do people react to hard questions?
• Holocaust Remembrance Day Video - Listen as Ray Comfort interviews people about the Holocaust. How do people react to hard questions?
• Partial Birth Abortion Video - What goes into this abortion procedure? Learn through this model of the procedure.
• Thanksgiving History Video - What is the Thanksgiving Proclamation? Where did Thanksgiving come from? Learn more here.
• American Exceptionalism - What does this term mean? Where did it originate? What makes America stand apart from other countries?
• The Shroud of Turin - What is the shroud all about? Why it is a big story? Find out the facts and study the various conclusions regarding it.
• Same Sex Marriage Countries - What can we learn by studying the patterns laid out by other countries who have government-backed same sex marriage?
• Adolescent Culture - When did this age group begin to drive our culture? What is the mindset behind this culture shift?
• Promote Natural Marriage - Should the government back same-sex marriage or only natural marriage? Find out the facts here.
• Homosexual Marriage Law - Is the push for gay marriage about civil rights or acceptance? Whatever is legal is considered moral.
• Year of the Bible - What is this proclamation all about? Read the history and the proclamation here. Will 2010 be the year of the Bible?
• Homosexual Behavior - Is homosexuality inherently destructive? Are homosexuals medically inferior? Learn the facts here.
• Same Sex Marriage Conclusion - Read the conclusion from the book Correct, not Politically Correct by Frank Turek. What are his concluding thoughts?
• Spiritual Heritage Video - Congressman Forbes asks the questions - Did America ever consider itself a Judeo-Christian nation? and If America was once a Judeo-Christian nation, when did it cease to be?"
• Acceptance of Homosexuality - Should the law promote behaviors that are beneficial and prohibit those that are destructive? Find out.
• Cons of Same Sex Marriage - What are the cons to homosexual marriage? Does it hurt or help heterosexuals? What about homosexuals?
• Homosexual Health - What health issues do gay women struggle with? How does homosexual health play into the gay marriage debate?
• Noah's Ark Video - How did all the animals fit on the ark? Check out this fun answer and examine the evidence!
• Separation of Church and State Video - Randall Niles takes a look at the self-evident truths endowed by our Creator. What are those truths?
• Worldview Video - How do you define worldview? What is your worldview? How do you view the world?
• Christmas Facts Video - Luke wanted us to know that the Christmas story was not a fairy tale, but rather the greatest story ever told.
• Occupy Wall Street Video - What do you think? Is capitalism the best economic system overall? Find out with this information.
• After-Birth Abortion Video - Listen to the life story of Claire Culwell, an abortion survivor. How did she survive?
• Gay Marriage Arguments - Are there false premises behind the arguments given to advance the same-sex marriage agenda? Consider these questions.
• Same Sex Marriage Debate - What is our response to the gay marriage debate? Read the conclusion of Frank Turek's book.
• Legalize Same Sex Marriage - What strategy are being played in this debate on gay marriage? What is the impact on natural traditional marriage?
• Against Same Sex Marriage - What are the best arguments against gay marriage? Learn the facts and how to best present them.
• Natural Marriage - Study the purposes and benefits of historical marriage. How do the gay marriage arguments line up?
• Spiritual Heritage - Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation’s founding and subsequent history.
• Letter to a Christian Nation Response - If we are all mere products of a Godless form of natural selection, what do we have to look forward to? Unexplained suffering that ends in personal extinction?
• Jeremy Lusk - Brian Deegan and Ronnie Faisst talk in this video about the death of their good friend. What is the message they want you to hear?
• Ancient Babylon - All false religions began in Babylonia. Learn how these concepts may have affected what you believe today.
• Mongol Empire - Learn about Genghis Khan and Marco Polo and the impact they had on the Mongol Empire. What was their impact?
• Gettysburg Address - What is the history and purpose of this famous speech by Abraham Lincoln in 1863? Read it here.
• Ancient Mesopotamia - Ancient Mesopotamia gave the world farming, writing, irrigation, and more important contributions. Discover how that civilization has impacted you.
• Are We Misquoting Jesus Video - What do Bart Ehrman and his view of New Testament textual criticism tell us about the reliability of the New Testament? Check out this short video response to Misquoting Jesus!
• The End of Faith Video - What does Sam Harris tell us in his Letter to a Christian Nation? Are we really facing The End of Faith? Don't miss this short video clip! Stream it now!
• Historical Primary Sources Video - Stream this clip. Why is the study of primary source documents like the Gettysburg Address so important to the study of history?
• Isaac Newton Prophecy - How was Isaac Newton influenced by God and the Bible? Study his works and writings on biblical prophecy.
• The Paranormal Video - Why do Atheists and Naturalists get the Willies if there’s no such thing as the supernatural or metaphysical realm? Don't miss this short video clip!
• Sam Harris - Is Christianity truly unsupportable? Or does good, cogent, intellectual, historical, philosophical, and even scientific evidence exist to support Christianity? Read a response to Harris.
• Ancient Rome - Before Rome became the center of the Christian church, there were many gods to be found there. Learn what this means to your beliefs today.
• Shroud of Turin Video - Watch the History Channel's The Real Face of Jesus from the Turin Shroud. What is this shroud?
• Racial Prejudice Video - Christine Petric shares of her life growing up as a minority. How did she find hope?
• Does Hell Exist Video - Listen to this important message from Francis Chan. Hell: We can't afford to get it wrong.
• Aztec Gods - Learn the role of gods of this ancient culture. Study Huitzilopochtli, Tlaloc, and Tezcatlipoca and how they influenced society.
• Ancient Pompeii - Learn about that fateful morning in AD 79 when the city was buried. What have we learned about the city?
• Separation of Church and State - Consider the debate behind these words. Why the controversy? What are the differing interpretations?
• Christianity vs Science - Can anyone resolve the conflict between science and religion? Can science put Christianity to the test?
• History of Yale - The history of Yale is outwardly Christian, and it remained that way for the first two and a half centuries after its formation.
• U.S. Holidays - Why do American’s celebrate various holidays? What is the purpose and when were they first observed?
• Occupy Wall Street - What are the demands of the Occupy Wall Street protesters? What are their goals? What are their values?
• History - What influences history? What is recorded and what is left out? Consider these basic principles and approaches to history.
• Age of Reason - This time period left the medieval extremes of mysticism and superstition and swung into areas of reason and rationality. Was it a good move?
• Embryonic Stem Cells - How does the concept of soul fit into this debate? What about equality? Consider these thoughts in regard to this heated debate.
• Human Trafficking - Why is modern-day slavery allowed? What does it involve? Find out what is being done to end human trafficking.
• Native American History - What is the early history of Native Americans? What are the major events in their history? Who are they today?
• Atheist Belief - Read this response to Sam Harris’ Letter to a Christian Nation. Can both authors be right about the tenents of Christianity?
• Good vs Evil - Are Atheists evil? Are Christians evil? What about those who live moral and upright lives? Who sets the standard?
• Indus Valley - Fertile lands and orderly cities could not save the ancient Indus Valley Civilizations from disappearing. Did their gods disappear too?
• Letter to a Christian Nation - This book cries out for an intelligent response that offers the reader a rationale for the credibility and rectitude of orthodox Christianity.
• End Abortion Services Video - This is a shocking video of the current statistics of abortion in the USA. What are the trends?
• Life of George Washington - Was his life characterized by purpose? What guided him? Learn more about this historical hero of America.
• Aztec Civilization - Learn about the region, economy, religion, and class structure of this ancient civilization. What were the important aspects that drove the culture?
• Ancient Egypt - How was medicine in ancient Egypt influenced by the gods of the time? Learn how religion played into everyday life.
• 12th Imam - What role does Iran play in the 12th Imam? Understand the connection and learn the basics here.
• Pilgrims - Discover why these brave people came to America and how they survived to give thanks. Why did they give thanks?
• Nostradamus Prophecy - The background of this urban legend. Some examples of his so-called prophecies. Why do we care so much?
• Is Hell Real? - Is there a literal pit of fire where some people will spend eternity? If so, why did a loving God create such a place?
• Money Problems - With income comes responsibility. “Robbing Peter to pay Paul” is not a good habit. Discover helpful advice here.
• Pro-Choice Abortion - The history of a movement. The verdict of the Court. The Procedural Choices. The Health Risks. The definition of life.
• Prayer In School - A review of current case law and constitutional principles related to school prayer. When it's lawful to exercise religious expression
• Separation Of Church And State - Learn the details of this concept. How has it been interpreted over time?
• Human Genetic Engineering - Are there moral and religious concerns with this proposed medical undertaking?
• Human Genome Project - What are the cultural, medical and technical implications of this research?
• Cloning Ethics - What are the biblical implications of cloning a human being? Can we clone soul and spirit?
• History of Valentines Day - Learn about the young couples who were denied love and how St. Valentine stepped in.
• End Times - The last days will be filled with specific signs. Are we seeing any of those today?
• Pros And Cons Of Stem Cell Research - What is the difference between adult cells, cord cells, and embryonic cells? Learn the differences and the advantages?
• Book Of Revelation - What does the general public think about End Times prophecy in the Bible? What does the Bible say about today's events?
• Pro-Abortion - Pro-life or pro-choice? Pro-choice is really pro-abortion. Here's why it matters.
• Tarot Cards - What are the terms and meanings of the various cards? What are they really saying?
• School Prayer - The case law history in the U.S. A legacy of First Amendment revision regarding school prayer and Bible reading.
• In God We Trust - What is the history of this phrase in the United States? How did it make it on to the currency? Does it have significance?
• After-Birth Abortion - What is the outrage all about? Do people want to kill babies after they are born? Find out the facts.
• Conspiracy Theories - How do conspiracy theories start? What makes them spread? What are some popular theories of our day? Find out here.
• Hate Speech Definition - Who has been the victims of hate speech? What does history tell us? Find information on hate speech here.
• Noah's Ark - Where's the ark? How credible is the story of a global flood and an ark that saves mankind?
• All About Popular Issues - How do certain hot topics of the day shape our philosophy and worldview? Is there a connection? What do you think?
• Mark of the Beast Video - What is the Mark of the Beast? Where is it mentioned in the Bible? Find out the basics of this concept.
• Origin of Halloween - Learn how the historians trace the origin of Halloween back to November 1 and All Saints Day.
• The Great Pyramid of Giza - What is the purpose for the immense size, chambered design and perfect dimensions? What is the origin and purpose?
• Easter Island - Do any of those crazy things you’ve heard about Easter Island have any basis in fact? Pursue the answer.
• Prayer In Public School - What are the true legal reasons for prohibiting a time for prayer in the classrooms of America.
• Thanksgiving History - What does God have to do with Thanksgiving and government? Read the Thanksgiving proclamations of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in 1789 and 1863.
• Racial Prejudice - Is the United States the last remaining country to battle with racism? Or is racism a global epidemic?
• Shroud Of Turin - The cloth that covered Jesus' body in the grave. Is the evidence credible? What do scholars believe?
• Voice of the Martyrs Video - Randall Niles examines this remarkable evidence for the truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• Human Suffering Video - Randall Niles tells the story of the skeptical barber to illustrate the power of God in the midst of suffering.
• Parenting Styles - What impacts a person's parenting style? What is the end goal? Find out what style you are.
• History of Harvard - Discover the history behind this great university. Learn why it was founded and the ideas that permeated it.
• Da Vinci Code Truth - Was Jesus really married? Can the gospels be trusted? Is Jesus God? Learn the correct answers
• Partial Birth Abortion - What is this procedure? How has it gone on so long if it's so bad?
• Marilyn Manson - Discover the Shock Rocker's background, beliefs and philosophy. Find out his history and why he does what he does.
• History of the Christmas Tree - Why do people put trees in their homes during the Christmas season? Find out where this tradition started.
• Christmas Facts - Discover the origin behind all those Christmas traditions we love to enjoy. Find out the facts and study up on trivia.
• Teen Abortion - How many teens are getting abortions? Why is this so dramatic and impactful on our society?
• Word Origin - The origin of words can be surprising and enlightening. Check some of them out here.
• Prayer In Public School - What are the true legal reasons for prohibiting a time for prayer in the classrooms of America.
• Voice Of The Martyrs - What does martyrdom really mean as evidence for a faith? You might be surprised.
• Mark Of The Beast - Where did this concept originate? Is it really in the Bible?
• Christian Home School - Learn the facts of homeschooling as a Christian. What is the history and how has it developed?
• Saint Patrick’s Day - What is the history behind this fun international holiday? Who was St. Patrick and why do we celebrate his ministry?
• My Country ‘Tis of Thee - What are the lyrics of this famous United States hymn? What inspired its author to pen these great words?
• New World Order - Learn more about the New World Order and how it affects you. What is the agenda of this system of thought?
• Parenting Skills - Be effective in your parenting techniques. Learn helpful techniques and tips to improve your parenting.
• Miracle of Life Video - Dr. Seuss said, A Person's a Person no Matter How Small. What does this say about the sanctity of life? You have to see this video clip!
• Constitutional Rights Video - Check out this short video! What are the self-evident truths endowed by our Creator? What do constitutional rights really mean?
• School Prayer - We're not talking about Christian prayer, we're talking about a quiet time for any kind of prayerful thought.
• Pro-Abortion Video - Watch the TED video on life from conception to birth. When does life really start? Learn more here.
• Memorial Day Meaning - Why do we celebrate this holiday? Is it more than picnics and parades? Find out the history.
• New Atheist Video - The One Minute Apologist interviews with special guest Dinesh D'Souza. He will help us understand the distinctives of the new atheism and how we need to be equipped as Christians to handle that.
• History of Ancient Israel Video - Learn the history of Israel, summarized in less than 5 minutes. What are the main events in their history?
• History of Ancient Israel - Study major event in the history of this great country. How did belief in God play in?
• Pilgrims Video - Share some of the tragic truth and powerful faith underlying the English Separatists that first called America home.
• George Washington Video - Want a great clip on the life of George Washington? Learn the true faith underlying the first President of the United States.
• Colonial America Video - Learn the heroic tales of faith underlying the true history of America. What was their motive to keep going?
• The Dark Ages - Define this time in history and study the facts that gave it the name. Who coined the name of this time in history?
• Meaning of Thanksgiving Video - Learn from the Drive Thru History team as they speak about Thanksgiving. What is the history?
• 12th Imam Video - The Blood of Lambs book interview. What is Kamal Saleem's viewpoint?
• Presence of Evil - Can we understand how the presence of evil poses a problem under the magnifying glass of a particular worldview?
• April Fools' Day Video - Randall Niles looks at the saying, The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." (Psalm 14:1; 53:1)
• April Fools' Day - Here is something to think about on April Fools' Day! Is it foolish to not believe in God?
• Colonial Life In America - Life was hard. Learning to plant in new soil, taking care of growing families, and settling into a new culture was difficult.
• Life During the Great Depression - What was family life like during the depression? Consider some account from those who were children during the Depression.
• Premarital Sex Video - When is the right time for sex? Find out why there is a time designated for everything.
• Adolescent Culture Video - What happens when young adults lose their consciences? John Stonecroft explains the outcome of this change in worldview.
• My Country Tis of Thee Video - Enjoy this rendition of this famous patriotic hymn performed by Bill and Gloria Gaither and friends.
• Gettysburg Address Video - What does the Gettysburg Address mean to us today? Lee Williams aka Honest Abe shares about We the People. Does my voice count?
• Pro Choice Abortion Video - What About the Unborn Child? Randall Niles reviews a recent case like Nadal Hasan and his terrorist attack at Ft Hood in light of the legal and logical disconnect between criminal and Constitutional law.
• World War 2 Facts - Discover first-hand accounts from survivors on the home front and veterans of this deadly world war.
• Queen Cleopatra of Egypt - How does the popular depiction of this queen differ from historical fact? How did she impact history?
• Natural Marriage Video - What is the point of natural marriage? Watch this video from ColdWater Media.
• Veterans Day Holiday Video - Major Ben Richards can't speak for every veteran. He does, however, have a moving story to tell about his soldiers.
• History of the Christmas Tree Video - Clive and Ian answer 12 questions of Christmas. What do Christmas trees have to do with Jesus?
• Human Trafficking Video - What is Love146? This video gives a brief overview to how Love146 came to be? What is their perspective on Human Trafficking?
• Mayflower Compact - Why was this document so important? Who signed it and what did it say? Discover more.
• History of Black Death - What impact did this plague have on history? Why did it get this name? What were the symptoms and causes?
• God and Natural Disasters - Does God have a role in these tragedies? Does He allow them or do they happen outside His sovereignty?
• Ancient Sumerians - How did they develop their system of writing? How did it evolve? Study the progression and their culture.
• Holocaust Remembrance Day - Prime Minister Netanyahu gave a moving speech in 2010 for Holocaust Remembrance Day. What did he say?
• Mayan Gods - Who are the gods the Mayans rely on? How did they seek to appease the forces of nature?
• Declaration of Independence - What is the text to this important document? What were the signers intents?
• The Culture War - What are the main concerns in this war over the moral compass of America? Find out how to stand for your beliefs.
• Memorial Day Meaning Video - A father reminisces a trip to Washington D.C. where his son learned the cost of freedom. What was the cost?
• Religious Tolerance - How has tolerance changed to New Tolerance? What is it and how does cultural relativism play into it.
• Facts About the Dead Sea Scrolls - Why are the Dead Sea Scrolls called the greatest manuscript discovery of modern times? Find out here.
• How Does Prophecy Work - What is prophecy? Can people see into the future and predict events? How does biblical prophecy fit in?
• How Did Communism Start - Discover the origin of Communism and understand its origins. What are the basic beliefs?
• Religious Archaeology - Why are the Sumerian King List, the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Law Code of Hammurabi, and the Nuzi tablets important?
• Is there Absolute Truth - How can an absolute truth apply to everybody? Simply because it's an absolute! If it didn't apply to everyone, it would be relative.
• How Can Some Religions Say They Are Right - Are all religions correct? They all make the claim? Think through this problem and come to a conclusion.