Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How does a suicidal 17-year-old battling anxiety, depression, and doubts about God's existence, become the founder of his own ministry and one of today's most influential young evangelists five years later? Since 2024, Bryce Crawford has already reached 2 billion people through digital media and is filling venues around the country at just 22-years old.
But Bryce isn't interested in building a platform for himself. Instead, he's using his influence to reach a generation searching for truth, purpose, and hope in Christβeven when it means stepping into environments where rejection, ridicule, and hostility are almost guaranteed. Together, Frank and Bryce answer questions like:
-- What life-changing moment happened when Bryce was in eighth grade and sent him into a deep spiral of depression?
-- What was the desperate prayer that completely changed his life at age 17?
-- How did Bryce become such a positive influence and effective communicator for the Gospel in only five years?
-- Why does Bryce intentionally go to places where Christianity is often unwelcome and what keeps him going when he faces rejection and hostility?
-- How can older generations be more effective when it comes to reaching Gen Z for Christ?
-- Why are some of America's most secular cities like Boston and New York filling up venues to hear what Bryce has to say?
-- What surprising (and shocking) encounters has Bryce had while evangelizing at public events?
-- What kind of fruit has emerged from years of evangelism in places most believers would never go?
-- How do apologetics, truth, and grace all work together to bring people closer to the saving grace of Jesus Christ?
-- What is the "ministry of presence" and why has it become one of Bryce's most effective outreach tools?
From crowded city streets, college campuses, pride events, gay bars, and everywhere in between, Bryce's ministry is a powerful reminder that people are often far more open to the Gospel than we think. His story challenges Christians of every generation to move beyond fear, meet people where they are, and lovingly point them to the freedom and hope found in Christ. Please support the work Bryce is doing by visiting his website in the list of resources below!
If you enjoyed this podcast episode PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY BY SUPPORTING OUR MINISTRY USING THE LINK BELOW. 100% of your donation goes to ministry, 0% to buildings!
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π RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODE:
Bryceβs website - brycecrawford.org
Preaching the Gospel at Pride Parade - youtube.com/shorts/Y6WUInqFRws
My Testimony of How God Saved My Life - youtube.com/watch?v=XYCSCFhZY9I
LGBTQ Member Wants to Legalize Bestiality - youtube.com/shorts/6XqOD9ki7I0
Preaching the Gospel at Gay Bars - youtube.com/watch?v=suyh1gHF4Qw
Bryce Prays for Atheist "Atrophy" - youtube.com/shorts/l4ewA5rnnJo
Atrophyβs Baptism - youtu.be/K4Ulsva6ib0
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0:00 - Intro + Bryce's story
11:55 - What happened during Bryce's 'I Love Jesus' tour?
19:08 - Reaching Gen Z for Jesus
25:24 - Talking to a drag queen
33:38 - Discussing Bryce's recent podcast with Trent Horn
40:29 - Apologetics, truth, and grace
42:30 - Praying for atheist "Atrophy"
47:58 - Dealing with rejection
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How does a suicidal 17-year-old battling anxiety, depression, and doubts about God's existence, become the founder of his own ministry and one of today's most influential young evangelists five years later? Since 2024, Bryce Crawford has already reached 2 billion people through digital media and is filling venues around the country at just 22-years old.
But Bryce isn't interested in building a platform for himself. Instead, he's using his influence to reach a generation searching for truth, purpose, and hope in Christβeven when it means stepping into environments where rejection, ridicule, and hostility are almost guaranteed. Together, Frank and Bryce answer questions like:
-- What life-changing moment happened when Bryce was in eighth grade and sent him into a deep spiral of depression?
-- What was the desperate prayer that completely changed his life at age 17?
-- How did Bryce become such a positive influence and effective communicator for the Gospel in only five years?
-- Why does Bryce intentionally go to places where Christianity is often unwelcome and what keeps him going when he faces rejection and hostility?
-- How can older generations be more effective when it comes to reaching Gen Z for Christ?
-- Why are some of America's most secular cities like Boston and New York filling up venues to hear what Bryce has to say?
-- What surprising (and shocking) encounters has Bryce had while evangelizing at public events?
-- What kind of fruit has emerged from years of evangelism in places most believers would never go?
-- How do apologetics, truth, and grace all work together to bring people closer to the saving grace of Jesus Christ?
-- What is the "ministry of presence" and why has it become one of Bryce's most effective outreach tools?
From crowded city streets, college campuses, pride events, gay bars, and everywhere in between, Bryce's ministry is a powerful reminder that people are often far more open to the Gospel than we think. His story challenges Christians of every generation to move beyond fear, meet people where they are, and lovingly point them to the freedom and hope found in Christ. Please support the work Bryce is doing by visiting his website in the list of resources below!
If you enjoyed this podcast episode PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY BY SUPPORTING OUR MINISTRY USING THE LINK BELOW. 100% of your donation goes to ministry, 0% to buildings!
π€ π¦π¨π£π£π’π₯π§ ππ₯π’π¦π¦ππ«ππ ππ‘ππ (π§ππ«-ππππ¨ππ§ππππ) π€
β donor.crossexamined.org
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π RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODE:
Bryceβs website - brycecrawford.org
Preaching the Gospel at Pride Parade - youtube.com/shorts/Y6WUInqFRws
My Testimony of How God Saved My Life - youtube.com/watch?v=XYCSCFhZY9I
LGBTQ Member Wants to Legalize Bestiality - youtube.com/shorts/6XqOD9ki7I0
Preaching the Gospel at Gay Bars - youtube.com/watch?v=suyh1gHF4Qw
Bryce Prays for Atheist "Atrophy" - youtube.com/shorts/l4ewA5rnnJo
Atrophyβs Baptism - youtu.be/K4Ulsva6ib0
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0:00 - Intro + Bryce's story
11:55 - What happened during Bryce's 'I Love Jesus' tour?
19:08 - Reaching Gen Z for Jesus
25:24 - Talking to a drag queen
33:38 - Discussing Bryce's recent podcast with Trent Horn
40:29 - Apologetics, truth, and grace
42:30 - Praying for atheist "Atrophy"
47:58 - Dealing with rejection
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π₯ π¦π’ππππ π ππππ π₯
β Facebook: facebook.com/CrossExamined.org
β X https://x.com/DrFrankTurek
β Instagram: instagram.com/drfrankturek
β TikTok: bit.ly/3SSqGE5
ποΈ π₯ππ¦π’π¨π₯πππ¦ ποΈ
β Website: crossexamined.org
β Store: impactapologetics.com
β Online Courses: onlinechristiancourses.com
ποΈ π¦π¨ππ¦ππ₯πππ π§π’ π’π¨π₯ π£π’ππππ¦π§ ποΈ
β Apple Podcast: bit.ly/CrossExamined_Podcast
β Spotify: bit.ly/CrossExaminedOfficial_Podcast
β Pandora: bit.ly/3M3c3tY
β iHeart: bit.ly/3ApZ2Il
β Podchaser: bit.ly/46PBzfH
#Apologetics #Jesus #Christianity #Theology #Doctrine #Bible #QuestionsAboutFaith #Answers #SkepticsΒ #ChristianityIsTrue #True #CrossExamined #FrankTurek
