CIA | 2026 Instructor

Dr. Frank Turek

Apologist | Author | Founder | CrossExamined Organization, Inc

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About Dr. Frank Turek

Dr. Frank Turek is a nationally recognized Christian Apologist, author, and founder of CrossExamined.org, a Christian Apologetics Ministry dedicated to Proclaiming the Evidence of Christianity and Cross-Examining claims against it.  He is widely known for his engaging presentation style, logical approach to difficult questions, and commitment to training Christians to articulate with clarity and confidence good arguments and evidence for Christianity in today’s culture. 

Dr. Frank Turek's Bio

Dr. Frank Turek is a dynamic instructor and award-winning author or coauthor of five books: Hollywood Heroes How Your Favorite Movies Reveal God, Stealing from God:  Why Atheists Need God to make their CaseI Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an AtheistCorrect, Not Politically Correct and Legislating Morality. As the President of CrossExamined.org, Frank presents powerful and entertaining evidence for Christianity at churches, high schools, and secular college campuses that often begin hostile to his message. He has also debated several prominent atheists including Christopher Hitchens and Michael Shermer, Founding Publisher of Skeptic Magazine. 

Dr. Frank Turek is a nationally recognized leader in Christian Apologetics Training with more than 25 years of experience equipping Christians to defend the Christian faith. He holds a Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary and a Master’s degree from George Washington University. Dr. Turek specializes in defending the existence of God, the reliability of the New Testament, and the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus. Through CrossExamined.ORG, a ministry he founded to Proclaim the Evidence of Christianity and to Cross-Examined Claims against it , he has helped mobilize thousands of students and church leaders worldwide. 

He is the co-author of the bestselling book I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist and author of Stealing from God, Correct, Not Politically Correct, and Hollywood Heroes. Dr. Turek has appeared on major media outlets including Fox News and frequently engages in university debates across the country. Through conferences, podcasts, online courses, and church seminars, his audience reach extends to hundreds of thousands annually. His notable achievements include speaking on hundreds of college campuses and helping build one of the most recognized apologetics training ministries in North America. 

Instructor FAQs

Dr. Frank Turek is a nationally recognized Christian apologist, author, and founder of CrossExamined.org, a Christian Apologetics Ministry dedicated to Proclaiming the Evidence of Christianity and Cross-Examiningclaims against itHe is widely known for his engaging presentation style, logical approach to difficult questions, and commitment to training Christians to articulate and defend a biblical worldview in today’s culture. 

At the Academy, Dr. Frank Turek teaches specialized sessions focused on strengthening apologetic skills. Topics may include: 

  • Christian apologetics 
  • Evidence for God’s existence 
  • Reliability of the New Testament 
  • Resurrection of Jesus 
  • Moral arguments for God 
  • Biblical worldview 
  • Cultural engagement 

Each session is designed to move beyond basic apologetics into instructor-level training. 

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Master’s degree in Public Administration
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Yes. One of the unique strengths of the CrossExamined Instructor Academy is personal interaction with instructors like Dr. Frank Turek. Attendees have opportunities to ask questions, engage in discussion, and receive direct insight in a more focused setting than typical large conferences. 

No. While pastors and ministry leaders attend, Dr. Frank Turek teaches in a way that is accessible to All Christians who want to grow in defending their faith. Whether you are a student, church leader, teacher, or layperson, the training is designed to help you develop clarity, confidence, and competence in Christian Apologetics. 

By attending sessions taught by Dr. Frank Turek, you can expect to: 

  • Strengthen your understanding of Christian doctrine 
  • Improve Criticak  thinking and delivery of persuasive arguments 
  • Learn how to respond to the most challenging objections 
  • Grow in confidence when discussing your faith. 
  • Develop skills for teaching or leading others thru Christian Apologetics 

Yes. The CrossExamined Instructor Academy is intentionally structured to allow meaningful interaction with instructors, including Dr. Frank Turek, throughout the event. Meals, breakout sessions, and informal discussions offer added opportunities for engagement. 

You can learn directly from Dr. Frank Turek by attending the CrossExamined Instructor Academy. Many instructors also provide more resources such as books, debates, podcasts, or online content to continue growing in apologetics beyond the CrossExamined Instructor Academy.

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Areas OF Expertise

  • Christian apologetics 
  • Evidence for God’s existence 
  • Reliability of the New Testament 
  • Resurrection of Jesus 
  • Moral arguments for God 
  • Biblical worldview 
  • Cultural engagement 

Dr. Frank Turek's Latest Works

Dr. Frank Turek's Best-Selling Work

I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist

To some, the concept of having faith in a higher power or a set of religious beliefs is nonsensical. Indeed, many view religion in general, and Christianity in particular, as unfounded and unreasonable.

Norman Geisler and Frank Turek argue, however, that Christianity is not only more reasonable than all other belief systems, but is indeed more rational than unbelief itself. With conviction and clear thinking, Geisler and Turek guide readers through some of the traditional, tested arguments for the existence of a creator God. They move into an examination of the source of morality and the reliability of the New Testament accounts concerning Jesus. The final section of the book deals with a detailed investigation of the claims of Christ. This volume will be an interesting read for those skeptical about Christianity, as well as a helpful resource for Christians seeking to articulate a more sophisticated defense of their faith.

More Works from Dr.Turek

Stealing from God

If you think atheists have reason, evidence, and science on their side, think again! Award-winning author Dr. Frank Turek (I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist) will show you how atheists steal reason, evidence, science, and other arguments from God in trying to make their case for atheism. If that sounds contradictory, it’s because it is! Atheists can’t make their case without appealing to realities only theism can explain. In an engaging and memorable way, Stealing from God exposes these intellectual crimes atheists are committing and then provides four powerful reasons for why Christianity is true.  

The Four-Point Case for Mere Christianity Comic

A comic book presentation of Dr. Frank Turek’s best-selling book, I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist, brilliantly illustrated by Emmy Award-winning artist/creator Keith Carter. This graphic overview gives the reader a brief analysis of some of the best-known evidence that clearly illustrates the truth of Christianity.

Legislating Morality: Is it Wise? Is it Legal? Is it Possible?

Winner of the Gold Medallion Award! All laws legislate morality. The only question is “Whose morality will be legislated?” Turek and Geisler give compelling answers as they reason from the Moral Law. K

Popular Videos from Dr. Frank Turek

Does God Exist? (Frank Turek vs Christopher Hitchens)

On September 9, 2008, Frank Turek debated atheist Christopher Hitchens, author of God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything, at Virginia Commonwealth University. The topic was, “Does God Exist?”

Hitchens was his usual charming and witty self (I, Frank, really like him and said as much), but he did not answer any of the eight arguments that were presented for the existence of God. Many in the audience acknowledged that he dodged nearly all of the questions. Watch the video and decide for yourself which arguments were strongest. Then read comments in the CrossExamined blog (http://www.crossexamined.org/blog/?p=84) from a variety of viewers who wanted to weigh in with their opinions and arguments.

Frank Turek Answers Atheist's 3 Objections to Christianity - THROWBACK THURSDAY

Can non-Christians have good morals? And what about free will and the origins of the universe? Frank tackles 3 common atheist objections in this classic Q&A. Let us know if you want to see more of these throwback clips!

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