Janet Mefferd Today

Embattled Christian baker Jack Phillips goes on trial over a "transgender cake," while Canadian pastor James Coates is finally released from prison after standing for religious freedom. So why are Woke evangelical leaders still majoring in bashing conservative Christians? We'll talk about it. Plus: Will Jesus Christ tell you to depart from Him, because He never knew you? Author Denise Wilson discusses: "Seven Words you Never Want to Hear: How to Be Sure You Won't." That's on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Critical thinking is essential to education, so why is there so little emphasis on it in our education system? I'll discuss it with Dr. Steven Pearlman, author of the book, "America's Critical Thinking Crisis." Plus: the Atlanta gunman charged with eight murders has been excommunicated from his Southern Baptist church, so why are Leftists - including some inside evangelicalism - blaming "purity culture" for the rampage? We'll talk about it on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY

Romans 3:28 says, "A man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law," but James 2:24 says, "A man is justified by works and not by faith alone." How can both statements be true simultaneously? I'll talk it over with Chris Bruno, author of the book, "Paul vs. James: What We've Been Missing in the Faith and Works Debate." Plus: Pastor Jerrad Lopes joins me to offer encouragement for Christian dads. His book is called, "Dad Tired and Loving It." That and more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The modern West was built upon the foundation of the Bible. Can American society be renewed by a return to God's Word? Vishal Mangalwadi, known as "India's foremost Christian intellectual," will talk about it as we discuss his new release, "This Book Changed Everything." Plus: Technology and screens have a greater effect on us than many Christians realize. Doug Smith joins me to talk about it and his book, "Unintentional: How Screens Secretly Shape Your Desires and How You Can Break Free." That and more on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Young girls face any number of difficulties in today's world, from cyberbullying to moral confusion. How can we help our daughters reject what is false and embrace the truth as God gave it to us? Dannah Gresh, founder of True Girl, joins me to talk about her book, "Lies Girls Believe." Plus: Pastor Brian Noble stops by to discuss his book, "The Path of a Peacemaker." That and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What should Americans think about the dangers of an increasingly Woke and politicized U.S. military under President Joe Biden? We'll talk about it. Plus: An outrageous California bill could ban conservative Christians and registered Republicans from serving in law enforcement. And author Becky Harling stops by to talk about her book, "How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk." That and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

After you become a Christian, what are the next practical steps of discipleship? I'll talk it over with Dr. James Emery White, senior pastor of Mecklenburg Community Church and author of the book, "After I Believe." Plus: And a United Methodist conference in Illinois has just approved an openly homosexual drag queen as a candidate for ministry. We'll talk about that and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The disciples changed the course of history through their faith in and obedience to Jesus Christ. Why don’t our lives have a similar impact? Charles Martin joins me to talk about it and his book, “They Turned the World Upside Down.” Plus: Amazon is now refusing to sell books that “frame LGBTQ identities as a mental illness.” How much longer will the Tech giant sell Christian books? We’ll talk about that and more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Technology helped millions of people continue work and school during the pandemic, but how can we escape the rut of computers and smartphones in a quest for real life? David Murrow joins me to talk about it and his book, "Drowning in Screen Time." Plus: Brian Han Gregg will answer the question, "What Does the Bible Say about Suffering?" Join us for Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How were some of the top scientific and medical innovations in history fueled by faith in God? Historian William J. Federer joins me to talk about his book, "Miraculous Milestones in Science, Medicine and Innovation." Plus: Beth Moore exits the Southern Baptist Convention - so will more of the SBC Woke follow suit? That and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What are some biblical principles for entering or re-entering the workforce? Former New York Life president Fred Sievert joins me to talk about it and his book, "Fast-Starting A Career of Consequence." Plus: President Biden continues his attacks on biological reality with two new executive orders, even after the Washington Post claimed he's "rolling back the culture war." We'll talk about that and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Why do so many Christian leaders fall? Is religious freedom idolatry? And should we really be "embarrassed" over churches legally fighting government tyrants over COVID-19 restrictions? Pastor Shane Idleman, pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship, will weigh in on those questions. Plus: The crisis at the U.S. border heats up, even as President Biden continues to remain largely in hiding. Is this any way to run a nation? Join us for Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Conservatives and progressives are deeply divided over their visions for the future of America, bringing our country to a crisis moment. Is there a way to save our Founders' great vision for our nation? I'll talk it over with Dr. Charles Kesler, editor of the Claremont Review of Books and author of the book, "Crisis of the Two Constitutions: The Rise, Decline, and Recovery of American Greatness."That and more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

A shocking new report reveals Planned Parenthood's quiet relationships with 100 Christian colleges and universities. Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America, joins me to share the preliminary findings. Plus: President Biden says Texas and Mississippi used "Neanderthal thinking" in lifting state COVID-19 restrictions this week, while the president's own actions are spreading COVID-19! We'll tell you why. That and more on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

A progressive pastor is claiming that the Bible is neither the Word of God, nor inerrant! But if that's true, why go to church at all? I'll give you my thoughts. Plus: Todd Nettleton from The Voice of the Martyrs stops by to discuss his book, "When Faith is Forbidden." Join us for Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.