Janet Mefferd Today

A new poll shows Americans' trust in pastors hit a record low in 2018. What's the reason, and what's the remedy for bringing back trust to the pulpit? Sam Rohrer, president of American Pastors Network, joins me to talk about it. Plus: Audio has surfaced of an expletive-laden, white-bashing speech given at Wheaton College, the same Christian school whose students erupted in protest over a black pro-life speaker. We'll talk about that and more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Evangelical churches are under theological assault from within, as LGBT activists work to water down biblical truth about homosexuality and other sexual sins. What's at stake in this fight, and how can the church of Jesus Christ stand firm on God's Word at a time like this? Stephen Black, executive director of First Stone Ministries, joins me to talk about it and the upcoming "God's Voice Conference: A Biblical Response to the Queering of the Church." Join us for Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How does God speak to us today? And what do we make of those who say that Sola Scriptura may be too confining? I'll talk it over with Don Green, founding pastor of Truth Community Church in Cincinnati. Plus: Will the Supreme Court decide whether Indiana can protect female, minority or Down syndrome preborn babies? We'll talk about that and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

A "Christian" abortionist says he's doing God's work by killing babies. A homosexual activist says it's fine to be a "gay Christian." Today, we're seeing more people than ever constructing their own versions of Christianity and justifying sin that the Bible clearly condemns. Whys is it happening, and what's to be done about it? We'll get some biblical insight from Christian apologist and author J. Warner Wallace. Be sure to join us for Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How did former President Reagan's Christian values and concept of a universal kingdom of God shape his politics? Dr. David Byrne, adjunct professor of history at California Baptist University, joins me to discuss it and his book, "Ronald Reagan: An Intellectual Biography." Plus: Bishop E.W. Jackson explains what his real objections are to members of Congress wearing hijabs. That and more on Today's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Was 2018 the year of climate-change revolt, and what's ahead for climate activism in the coming year? Dr. Cal Beisner, founder of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation, will weigh in. Plus: First Liberty Institute's Kelly Shackelford talks about the serious ramifications as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to decide the constitutionality of the Peace Cross WWI memorial in Maryland. That and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

A new report indicates that UN scientists are preparing for the end of capitalism in light of what they say is a transitioning to a radically different global economy. Are we getting closer to the global scientific dictatorship envisioned by historic technocrats? I'll talk it over with expert Patrick Wood, editor-in-chief of "Technocracy News and Trends" and author of the new book, "Technocracy: The Hard Road to World Order." That's next time on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Have our policymakers abandoned the American worker? I'll talk it over with Oren Cass, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research and author of the book, "The Once and Future Worker: A Vision for the Renewal of Work in America." Plus: Jerry Falwell Jr. says there's nothing President Trump could do to lose evangelical support. I'll share my thoughts on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What happens when a culture embraces a religion of humanity and corrupts Christianity with visions of radical political change and social justice? I'll talk it over with Daniel Mahoney, executive editor of Perspectives on Political Science, as we discuss his book, "The Idol of Our Age." Plus: Could Christians' fear of offending Muslims lead to the death of Christianity? We'll talk about that and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The New Atheists often refer to God as a "monster" for issuing commands to His people in the Old Testament to wipe out various people groups. But do they really understand the biblical context -- or the character of God Himself? Rev. Melvin Tinker joins me to talk about it as we discuss his book, "Mass Destruction: Is God Guilty of Genocide?" ALSO: How do I pray when I don't know how to pray? Pastor Adam Weber joins me to discuss it and his book, "Talking With God."

Can you talk about religion without talking about belief in God? Social scientists and liberal theologians say you can. Dr. Rodney Stark from Baylor University, has a different take. He'll share it as we discuss his book, "Why God? Explaining Religious Phenomena." PLUS: Can our virtues sometimes undermine the Christian message? Todd Outcalt joins me to discuss his book, "The Seven Deadly Virtues." That and more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

With the secular worldview on the increase, it's no surprise that God's created order is under attack through issues like abortion, evolution and the redefinition of marriage. How should Christians respond? Dr. Victor Kuligin from the Bible Institute of South Africa, joins me to talk about it and his book, "Snubbing God." ALSO: How can we experience the peace of God in every situation? Moody Bible Institute's Dr. Winfred Neely joins me to talk about his book, "How to Overcome Worry." That's on the Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How did the Lord Jesus reveal His identity in the four gospels? And why does it matter so much? Columnist and commentator David Limbaugh joins me to talk about it and his book, "The True Jesus: Uncovering the Divinity of Christ in the Gospels." PLUS: Duane Miller experienced a horrific tragedy in the Canadian wilderness as a teenager. How did the Lord use it for His glory? Duane will talk about it and his book, "Survivor." Tune into Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How did Jesus Christ use some simple fishermen, soldiers and prostitutes to transform the world? Robert Hutchinson joins me to talk about it and his book, "The Dawn of Christianity." ALSO: The Lord Jesus said that if we do not forgive the sins of others, our heavenly Father will not forgive us. What did He mean, and how can we forgive people who are hard to forgive? June Hunt from Hope for the Heart will join me to talk about it. That and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

If we didn't need a cross, we wouldn't have needed a manger. How can we better understand the beginnings of the babe born in Bethlehem so we can better understand His sacrifice for sin and His resurrection? Stu Epperson Jr. joins Janet to talk about it and his book, "First Words of Jesus: From the Cradle to the Cross." Plus: Dr. Jim Denison of the Denison Forum weighs in on “Atheists vs. Christmas.” That and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.