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Frank Turek's apologetics ministry with podcasts, videos, and debates tackling the toughest objections to Christianity.
Our verdict
Cross Examined delivers the punchy, evangelistic style that has made Dr. Frank Turek a fixture on college campuses through his I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist seminars. The app pulls together the ministry's Quick Answers to common objections, the blog, radio recordings, and Turek's speaking schedule, all in one place. For someone who responds to a confident, engaging communicator and wants ready responses to the objections skeptics actually raise, it is an approachable and encouraging on-ramp into apologetics.
The ministry's greatest strength is reach and energy: Turek is a gifted popularizer, and the media, especially the campus Q&A videos and podcasts, is genuinely compelling and easy to share. The weakness is the app itself. Built on a standard church-app template, it functions more as a container for the ministry's feeds than a purpose-built study tool, and its design and navigation feel dated next to the best in the category. The content also leans popular rather than deep, so readers wanting rigorous, heavily sourced argumentation will need to graduate to weightier resources.
Still, for what it is, an accessible, free front door to confident apologetics, Cross Examined does its job. It is a good fit for students, new believers, and anyone drawn to Turek's style who wants quick, quotable answers and a steady stream of engaging video and audio. Treat it as an inspiring starting point rather than a complete library, and it earns its place on the phone.
How we scored it
Standout features
Quick Answers
Concise responses to the most common objections to Christianity.
Campus Q&A
Engaging video from Turek's college seminars and open-mic exchanges.
Radio & podcast
Recordings of the ministry's broadcasts and interviews.
Blog
Regular articles on apologetics, culture, and answering skeptics.
Event schedule
See where Frank Turek and the team are speaking next.
Easy sharing
Share answers and clips quickly via social media or email.
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- Confident, engaging style from a gifted popular communicator
- Quick Answers section tackles the objections skeptics actually raise
- Compelling, highly shareable campus Q&A videos and podcasts
- Approachable for students and new believers
- Completely free to use
– Cons
- Content leans popular rather than deep or heavily sourced
- Built on a generic church-app template with dated design
- Functions more as a feed aggregator than a purpose-built study tool
Best for
Students and new believers who like a confident, evangelistic communicator and want quick, quotable answers to skeptics.
Look elsewhere if
You want a polished, purpose-built study app or deep, rigorously sourced philosophical argumentation.
Pricing
How it compares
| Cross Examined | GotQuestions | Reasonable Faith | Stand to Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.5 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Main strength | Evangelistic reach | Reference breadth | Scholarly depth | Conversation skills |
| Best format | Video & podcast | Written answers | Debate & courses | Podcast & training |
| Content depth | Popular | Introductory | Scholarly | Intermediate |
FAQ
Who is Frank Turek?
An author, speaker, and president of CrossExamined.org, best known for his I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist seminars.
Is the app free?
Yes. The app and its content are free, supported by the nonprofit ministry's donors.
What are Quick Answers?
A built-in section giving concise, accessible responses to the objections skeptics most often raise.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. Turek is a strong popularizer, so the content is approachable, though it stays fairly introductory.
What kind of media does it include?
Blog posts, radio and podcast recordings, and engaging campus Q&A videos.
