Janet Mefferd Today

As communists and anarchists assail America with violent riots, what does Habakkuk have to teach us about God's judgment on nations, His sovereign plans and the hope of revival for His people? I'll talk about it. Plus: Deron Spoo, pastor of First Baptist Church of Tulsa, Okla., stops by to discuss his book, "The Bible in 10 Words: Unlocking the Message of Scripture and Connecting With God." That and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Why are evangelical entities like Christianity Today pushing Critical Race Theory at a time of deadly Leftist riots? We’ll talk about it. Plus: Why did the Supreme Court reject an emergency appeal from a California church fighting for its religious freedom during pandemic lockdowns? I'll talk with the church's attorney, Charles LiMandri, special counsel for the Thomas More Society. And Trent England, executive vice president at the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, discusses his book, "Why We Must Defend the Electoral College." Join us for the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Violent riots have erupted across America in the wake of the police brutality against George Floyd, and President Trump is now declaring that Antifa will be designated as a terrorist organization. So why did the Southern Baptist Convention's leaders issue a statement condemning Floyd's death, without also condemning the Leftist rioters' anarchy and destruction of American businesses? And is this nationwide insurrection, on the heels of the pandemic shutdown, another sign of God's judgment, both on our rebellious nation and on a weak and compromised church? Janet discusses it all on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Religious-freedom legal action continues to mount, as state officials in Oregon, Nevada and Indiana engage in overreach against more churches during this pandemic. We'll find out the latest from Ryan Tucker, senior counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom. Plus: How do Christian parents better understand their children's disobedience and how to curtail it? Parenting expert Dr. Kevin Leman joins me to talk about his book, "Why Your Kids Misbehave and What to Do About It." That and more on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What is the inside story on how the U.S. Department of Justice tried to subvert President Trump and remove him from the White House through the Russian collusion and Ukrainian phone call hoaxes? And is there any hope for eradicating the Deep State? I'll talk it over with Matthew Whitaker, former Acting Attorney General of the United States and author of the new book, "Above the Law." Plus: We'll discuss why face masks aren't really about public health. That and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Why do California's new guidelines on re-opening churches contain draconian suggestions like discontinuing singing and using disposable seat covers on pews? And what is the real reason churches should re-open? I'll get some thoughts from California pastor Shane Idleman, founder of Westside Christian Fellowship. Plus: Cathy Ruse from the Family Research Council unveils the radical sexual indoctrination that many schools are imposing on your children. That and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Pastor Bryan Nerren endured seven months of hardship in India after being detained on false charges. Now, he has returned home to Tennessee and joins me to talk about the targeting of Christians in India. Plus: Two upcoming movies seek to discredit the idea that anyone can ever successfully leave the homosexual lifestyle, impugning the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Joe Dallas, founder of Genesis Counseling, joins me to debunk the films and offer hope for those trapped in homosexuality on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Why is Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, warning against re-opening schools this fall, when the scientific data show the coronavirus risk to children is approaching zero? Dr. Andrew Bostom will share the statistical evidence that counteracts the pediatric panic over COVID-19. Plus: What do Christians today need to learn from the Puritans? Lewis Allen, pastor of Hope Church Huddersfield in England, stops by to talk about it and his book, "The Glory of Grace." That and more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Our culture is increasingly embracing spiritual oneness, a pagan age of re-enchantment that will elevate man to his highest potential. But sinful men can never achieve oneness with a holy God from whom they are separated apart from Jesus Christ. I'll talk about the futile modern quest and the hope of the gospel with Carl Teichrib, editor of Forcing Change and author of the book, "Game of Gods." Don't miss the Friday edition of JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How are student ministries dealing with the outreach challenges of a shutdown? Summit Ministries is solving the problem by offering biblical worldview training through an innovative virtual experience. Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, joins me to talk about it. Plus: If the church is the most important American institution of all, how should that change the way we view unconstitutional orders? We'll discuss that and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Pro-life hero David Daleiden and the Center for Medical Progress are suing Planned Parenthood, as well as the current and former California attorneys general, for a conspiracy to violate both First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. David joins me to talk about it. Plus: The National Center for Public Policy Research is out with a new report, detailing what our nation needs to do to move forward after COVID-19. President David Ridenour will join me on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Will the church rise up to defend its rights to public worship? Brian Gibson, pastor of His Church, is now launching an effort to encourage all pastors to re-open their churches this Sunday. He'll join me to talk about his effort, PeaceablyGather.com. Plus: Brant Hansen explains why it's understanding how bad we are that makes the gospel such good news. He'll join me to talk about his book, "The Truth About Us." That's next time on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Why are we seeing so many supposedly evangelical leaders and institutions today rejecting God's Word as the authority for faith and practice? I'll talk it over with Dr. Frank Wright, president and CEO of D. James Kennedy Ministries. Plus: Attorney Michael Berry explains why First Liberty Institute is asking Congress to intervene preemptively to stave off potential coronavirus-related lawsuits against churches. Join us for the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How does the nation of Iran fit into biblical prophecy? We'll explore that with Bible prophecy expert and pastor Mark Hitchcock, author of the book, "Showdown with Iran." Plus: Pastor Jim Franklin of Cornerstone Church Fresno is one of thousands of California pastors who now say they'll defy Gov. Newsom's shutdown orders and re-open church on May 31. He'll explain why on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Thousands of California churches have declared they will re-open, despite Gov. Gavin Newsom's lockdown order. We'll talk about it. Plus: When God told man to "fill the earth, and subdue it, and rule," what does that really mean? Dr. E. Calvin Beisner, founder of the Cornwall Alliance on the Stewardship of Creation, joins me to discuss it and his book, "Creation Stewardship: Evaluating Competing Views." That and more on Tuesday's MEFFERD TODAY.