Frank Turek is an American Christian apologist, author, public speaker, and radio host born on November 20, 1961. He is best known as the founder and president of the Christian apologetics ministry CrossExamined.org. Turek has co-authored books such as "Legislating Morality" and "I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist" with philosopher Norman Geisler, and also authored his own books like "Correct, Not Politically Correct" and "Stealing from God." He hosts a call-in talk show called CrossExamined on American Family Radio and a TV show titled "I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist." Turek was born in Neptune, New Jersey, raised Catholic, and later became a Protestant during his U.S. Navy service. He earned a Master of Public Administration from George Washington University and a Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary. He often debates prominent atheists, advocates for intelligent design, and is a critic of macroevolution while accepting species adaptation. Recently, he was present during the assassination of Charlie Kirk, whom he considered a dear friend. His work focuses on defending Christianity, delivering seminars at universities and churches, and engaging in public debates on Christian apologetics.
