Dr. Adam Francisco
Director of Academics and Scholar in Residence at 1517 with a DPhil from the University of Oxford and nearly two decades as a history professor and administrator in the Concordia University System; guest expert on Christianity and Israel.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 49min
Ep. 2704 The Errors of Christian Zionism
Join Adam Francisco, Director of Academics at 1517 and an Oxford DPhil graduate, as he challenges the intertwining of Christianity with modern Zionism. He delves into the historical context, revealing how traditional Christian beliefs about Israel have often been overlooked. Explore the origins and implications of dispensationalism, and learn why it contrasts with 1800 years of Christian theology. Francisco emphasizes the need for scripture-backed discussions and points to a revival of interest in church tradition among evangelicals.
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Dec 8, 2025 • 34min
Answering Arguments Against Christianity: We Don’t Need the Christian God To Be Good – Dr. Adam Francisco, 12/8/25 (3424)
Dr. Adam Francisco, Director of Academics and an expert on Christian theology, dives deep into morality's roots. He critiques Sam Harris's view that the Bible can't ground moral law and argues that natural law suggests moral behavior even among nonbelievers. Exploring how objective moral standards require a divine basis, Dr. Francisco illustrates why secular perspectives fall short. He emphasizes that everyone behaves as if morality is real, all while clarifying the limits of reason and empathy alone in grounding ethics.
Sep 26, 2025 • 34min
An Associated Press Story on Japan’s Most Revered Shinto Shrine – Dr. Adam Francisco, 9/26/25 (2691)
Dr. Adam Francisco, a noted historian and author, dives into the fascinating world of Shinto during his engaging discussion. He explains why the sacred Ise Jingu shrine is rebuilt every 20 years and its significance to Japanese identity. Francisco highlights Shinto's animistic beliefs, emphasizing its connection with nature and daily life. He also tackles the complexities of modern rituals in a tech-savvy culture, and discusses the challenges of reconciling Shinto with Christianity, revealing fundamental differences in belief systems.
