Dr. Frank Turek's life took an unexpected turn when he traded Navy flight suits for the mantle of Christian apologist. Born in 1961, Turek's initial career path saw him navigating the skies as a US Navy aviator. However, during his service, he discovered a newfound faith through reading apologetic books, leading him to embrace Protestantism and embark on a new mission.

Turek’s intellectual curiosity fueled his pursuit of knowledge. He earned a Master's degree in Public Administration and a Doctorate in Apologetics, equipping himself with tools to thoughtfully articulate his faith. He even returned to academia, teaching Leadership and Management at George Washington University.

With a blend of passion and expertise, Turek began authoring and co-authoring books. Titles like "I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist" and "Stealing from God" garnered awards and captivated readers. More importantly, he founded CrossExamined.org, a platform where he presents his case for Christianity in engaging and often challenging settings. From churches and high schools to secular college campuses, he fearlessly engages in debates with prominent atheists like Christopher Hitchens, earning respect through his articulate arguments.

Turek's influence extends beyond books and debates. He is a sought-after media personality, featuring regularly on radio programs and top TV networks like Fox News. His writings reach a wider audience through columns on Townhall.com and other platforms.

Beyond his public persona, Turek cherishes his personal life. Married to Stephanie, they have raised three sons and are now enjoying the joys of grandparenthood.

Dr. Frank Turek's journey demonstrates the power of personal transformation and the importance of thoughtful dialogue. He continues to inspire and challenge audiences, using his unique background and intellectual prowess to make a compelling case for his faith.

Eric Chabot was raised in a mainline denomination in Columbus, Ohio, but he doesn’t really remember hearing too many teachings from Scripture—and definitely not any salvation messages. Although not Jewish himself, Eric grew up in a Jewish community, where most of his friends were Jewish. He attended countless Jewish holiday events, weddings, and numerous Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. His daily exposure to Jewish culture continued throughout his youth and into his college years.

At age 24, Eric had never before met Jewish people who believed in Yeshua (Jesus). Invited by a friend to attend Beth Messiah, a messianic congregation led by a Jewish pastor, Eric heard the powerful and convicting message of salvation, for the first time, taught from the Book of Matthew. After becoming a believer a few weeks later, Eric felt a strong burden from God to share his faith in Yeshua with his Jewish friends. Through Beth Messiah Congregation, Eric grew spiritually and looked for opportunities to serve the Lord. He began to understand how God had strategically placed him around so many Jewish people, and he could see that God had a calling on his life. Eric also understood that he was fulfilling what Paul wrote in Romans 11:11 about the role of the Gentiles: “. . . to provoke them to jealousy, salvation has come to the Gentiles."

Eric holds an M.A. in Religious Studies from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Serving full-time as Midwest Ministry Representative for CJF Ministries, Eric uses his gift of evangelism to reach out to Jewish people in a variety of ways and venues. He speaks in local churches and conferences about the Jewish roots of the historic Christian faith (and other relevant topics) and also serves as director of Ratio Christi apologetics chapter on the campus of Ohio State University. A collection of come of his apologetics teachings is available on his YouTube channel.