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First, we talk with Senator Marco Rubio, who is running in Florida for reelection for the United States Senate, regarding national security issues, but international and domestic, at stake in the election. Then, Then we continue our “Trumping the Faith” series with Warren Cole Smith, Vice President for Mission Advancement for the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. We discuss how the “overidentification” of evangelicals with the Republican party has gotten us to where we are now.   Related articles and resources: October 21 Interview with Senator Marco Rubio Win or lose: Reclaiming the Christian public witness after the election

First, we look at major headlines popping: rising cost of Obamacare, the Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case on the Obama Administration’s transgender policy in schools, and Rosaria Butterfield’s provides a grace and truth-filled response to those Christians who would call LBGTQ relationships “holy.” Then, we are joined by Erin Weidemann, writer and co-creator of Bible Belles, a children’s series highlighting stories of superhero women of the Bible. Superheroes were the No. 1 Halloween costume this year. Our culture right now is flooded with superheros. How can we use the superheroes in the Bible to help our girls? Related articles and resources: Must Read Monday How much you’ll really pay for Obamacare Christian alternatives to Obamacare; Putting affordable in healthcare ErinWeidemann.com

President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Russell Moore, said in a recent speech:  “The religious right turns out to be the people the religious right warned us about.” We talk with him about this as part of our “Trumping the faith” series, and how the next generation of evangelical leaders can better engage with culture and politics. Then, we talk about the big news of the weekend: the FBI Director James Comey announced his agency is reopening the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails. Just one week until the election, what does this mean for the outcome and how we decide to vote?     Related articles and resources: Dr. Moore’s Erasmus lecture Falmouth doctor files lawsuit seeking right to die: ‘It’s an option that I want to have’

Evan McMullin could be the first independent party candidate to win a state in a Presidential election since 1968. Deseret News editor Harold Boyd provides analysis on what is happening in Utah, a typically deep red state. We also survey news of the day including President Obama’s commutations and the FBI’s decision to reopen the investigation of Hillary Clinton’s email use.  

Amy Black, professor of political science at Wheaton College, is editor of Five Views on the Church and Politics. Today, together we explore how different Christian traditions approach engagement in politics, and what we can learn from them. Related articles and resources: Five Views on the Church and Politics (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology) Atheists want “Higher Power” out of AA  

We continue our “Trumping the faith,” series with two interviews. First, we talk with author Parker Hudson on his hard decision to vote for Donald Trump. Then, American attitudes are more accepting of politicians immoral actions. Robert P. Jones of PRRI explains their recent polling, which found more Americans are willing to accept private immorality of public officials. Interestingly, the biggest change in attitudes is among white Christians. Related articles and resources: Parker Hudson: This Unfortunate Election: What To Do? PRRI research

Rachel Scott was the first victim killed at Columbine High School shooting. Her incredible story is now a major motion picture, I am not ashamed. Beth Dimmo shares why her daughter’s story needs to be told. Beth’s own story is a powerful testimony of forgiveness and faith in the aftermath of horrific tragedy. Then, Juliana Taimoorazy the Founder and President of the Iraqi Christian Relief Council, gives us an update on Christians returning to Mosul to rebuild their lives after ISIS. Related articles and resources: imnotashamedfilm.com  ‘This is our land’: Christians return to Iraqi town recaptured from Islamic State

Tom Krattenmaker is a USATODAY columnist, author and a “secular Jesus-follower.” Tom joins us today to share what is attractive about Jesus to a secular humanist and what happens after election day for Christians. How can Christians, particularly evangelicals, restore our public witness after this Trump campaign?   Related articles and resources: Must Read Monday  Can Trump Help Us Bridge the ‘God Gulf’? Tom Krattenmaker: 5 Reasons Why I Am A Secular Jesus Follower

First we go behind the byline with Holly Meyer, religion reporter for The Tennessean. Based in Nashville, Holly shares some of her favorite religion stories, from covering some of the largest evangelical ministries in the world to interfaith dialogue to religious liberty discussions.  Then, we interview Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), who is currently running for reelection, about what is at stake in the Senate for 2016. Related articles and resources: Hispanic Mass in ex-Baptist megachurch shows how Nashville is changing How Myanmar refugees saved a dying Smyrna church and inspired a movie

We break down the third and final presidential debate with Frank Thornsbury, a county GOP Vice Chairman in Kentucky. As a young Republican leader and Christian, Frank also shares his thoughts on the future of the Republican party, post-2016. In the second half of the show, we take caller reactions to the debate, particularly Donald Trump’s response on accepting the outcome of the election. Related articles and resources: Donald Trump Reveals Evangelical Rifts That Could Shape Politics for Years  

Birga Alden guest hosts today. In the first half, we talk with Dena Yohe, a mother whose daughter had many struggles and was suicidal, addicted, depressed, and harming herself. Dena speaks to hurting parents who are watching their children suffer from addiction, self-injury or other destructive choices, encouraging them that they are not alone. Then we interview Liz Curtis Higgs, author of 30 books, with 4.6 million copies in print. Today, Liz helps us write hope and healing on our hearts through the Word of God.   Related resources and articles: hopeforhurtingparents.com  31 Verses to Write on Your Heart

Planned Parenthood marks the organization’s 100th anniversary. How did we get here and how can we build a new legacy for our children and grandchildren to celebrate? Erin Brownback joins us to talk about how we can influence a culture for life. Then, we discuss DC city council vote happening today to make euthanasia legal in the city.   Related articles and resources: What’s your 100 year view? Lessons from Planned Parenthood’s anniversary Right-to-die law faces skepticism in nation’s capital: ‘It’s really aimed at old black people’

First, we start off by surveying the headlines from around the country and around the world. Then, we interview Greg Jao, InterVarsity vice president and director of campus engagement. InterVarsity has been in the news following the release of their Theology on Human Sexuality, and Greg shares with us how the policy came about and why they are implementing it.   Related articles and resources: InterVarsity Reiterates Theology of Human Sexuality Must Read Monday