In this first message of Cross Conundrum, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts the tragic absence of the Cross from today’s pulpits—a silence that signals the spiritual decay of our culture. With bold clarity, he exposes the modern rejection of Christ’s atoning death and affirms the Cross as the foundation of God’s eternal plan of salvation. From Genesis to Calvary, the shadow of the Cross loomed large—until Christ, the true Lamb of God, offered Himself as the only permanent sacrifice for sin. This message calls the Church back to the uncompromising Truth: that God's justice demands blood, and only the blood of Jesus satisfies. To neglect the Cross is to forsake the Gospel—and to forsake the Gospel is to lose everything.

In this Holy Week message, Dr. Michael Youssef proclaims that the Passover finds its full fulfillment in Jesus Christ—the spotless Lamb whose blood alone saves sinners from judgment. As Christ institutes the Lord’s Supper, He calls His followers to remember His sacrifice with reverence, not ritual. Even as the disciples argued over greatness, Jesus revealed true greatness through humble service, pointing to the cross. This message confronts pride, calls for genuine repentance, and urges believers to return to Christ with urgency. Scripture declares that salvation is found only through Him, and His shed blood cleanses all who turn in faith (Luke 22:19-20)

In this timely special presentation, Dr. Michael A. Youssef sits down with special co-host Erick Erickson to discuss his book An Unholy Alliance, examining the growing coalition between radical Islam and secular Progressivism.

Dr. Youssef explains how these diametrically opposed ideologies are aligning around a shared hostility to Biblical Truth and Western civilization, tracing the movement’s influence through politics, academia, and foreign funding.

Drawing on history, current events, and global trends, he urges discernment—distinguishing between everyday Muslims and Islamist political agendas—while calling the Church to boldness in proclaiming the Gospel.

Above all, Dr. Youssef issues a wake-up call for believers to renew their commitment to the Great Commission.