Janet Mefferd Today

Who is the real God, and what should we know about His divine attributes and His desire for us to draw close to Him? I'll talk it over with Pastor Chip Ingram, Bible teacher on Living on the Edge. Plus: John Dickson discusses his book, "A Doubter's Guide to the Ten Commandments." That's on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

UC-Berkeley student senator Isabella Chow has faced a firestorm of vilification after abstaining from a vote condemning the Trump Administration's stance on biological sex. How is this pro-life Christian handling the heat? Isabella will join me to talk about it. Plus: Who were the Leftists of the past who paved the way for today's progressive movement? We'll get perspective from Stephen Soukop, author of "Know Thine Enemy: A History of the Left, Vol 1." That's next time on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Modern hymn-writers Keith and Kristyn Getty are gearing up for Christmas as they begin their seasonal tour, "Sing! An Irish Christmas." Keith will join me to talk about it. Plus: A new secular study concludes every human being on earth came from two common ancestors. Dr. Michael Guillen, former Emmy-winning ABC News science editor, will weigh in. That and more on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Is there a really threat of "Christian supremacy?" It was one of the prominent themes at the recent Parliament of the World's Religions, where practitioners of false religions from around the globe gathered to discuss and promote progressive, globalist social change. We'll get a firsthand report and a biblical perspective on it all from Carl Teichrib, editor of Forcing Change and author of "Game of Gods." That's next time on JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

A Chinese scientist secretly led an experiment to genetically engineer twin girls -- and the ethical problems are enormous. Bioethics expert Wesley J. Smith will weigh in. Plus: Was missionary John Allen Chau right to brave a forbidden island to evangelize a violent tribe? Dr. Mary Ho, head of All Nations International - the missions organization that trained him - will join me to talk about it on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The LGBT agenda has made inroads into our culture far beyond what anyone could have predicted just a decade ago. Now, activists have set their sights on transforming our biblically faithful churches with their radical ideology. Christians will stand against the queering of the church at the God's Voice Conference in February, and speaker Peter LaBarbera - president of Americans for Truth about Homosexuality - will join me for a sneak preview on why Christians must stand on God's Word alone at this critical hour. That's next time Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How are Muslim and Leftist-driven Interfaith Dialogue efforts putting Michigan faith communities in the crosshairs? And why are evangelical Christians the prime targets in these efforts across America? Jim Simpson, author of "The Red-Green Axis," joins me to talk about it. Plus: How is the LGBT agenda working to label Christians as "dangerous?" We'll discuss that and more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

There has been a lot of outcry in America over violations of the rule of law. How should Christians think about the law and its foundations in God Himself? Retired Air Force Colonel John Eidsmoe joins me to talk about it and his book, "Historical and Theological Foundations of Law." Plus: Is there any way to rebuild our decadent and declining nation? Dr. Anthony Esolen will join me to discuss it and his book, "Out of the Ashes." That's on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Winston Churchill once said, "The flame of Christian ethics is still our highest guide." But are Christian ethics really guiding the United States today? And how do we apply the Bible to today's moral dilemmas? Dr. Scott Rae, professor of Christian Ethics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, joins me to discuss his book, "Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics." That's next time on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Why do Christians have a duty to defend biblical truth? And what kinds of detective techniques can we use to make an airtight case for Christianity? Apologist and former cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace joins me, and we'll talk about it all as we discuss his book, "Forensic Faith: A Homicide Detective Makes the Case for a More Reasonable, Evidential Christian Faith." That and more on Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How do you recover from a painful friendship? Mary DeMuth joins me to talk about "The Seven Deadly Friendships: How to Heal When Painful Relationships Eat Away at Your Joy." And witches and pagans now outnumber Presbyterians in America. We'll talk about that and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

There are plenty of so-called proofs for Darwinian evolution that have been roundly discredited and yet still persist in school textbooks and in media lore. Dr. Jonathan Wells, senior fellow at the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture, calls these discredited proofs "Zombie Science," and he'll join me to explain what they are and why they need to finally die. Plus: Robert Dickie III will share some helpful advice from his book, "Love Your Work." We'll talk about that and more on the Monday edition of JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What does the life of Joseph reveal about God's providential care and control over our lives? Alistair Begg, Bible teacher on Truth for Life and senior pastor of Parkside Church in Cleveland, joins me to discuss it and his book, "The Hand of God: Finding His Care in All Circumstances." Plus: The Canadian pediatric medical establishment is now pushing for extending euthanasia to minors. Bioethicist Wesley J. Smith will weigh in. That's next time on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The battle against pornography was once a major effort waged by both political and religious leaders. Now, Politico says the war on pornography is over, as the GOP - and many others - have abandoned the fight. Janet gets reaction from Patrick Trueman, president and CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. Plus: Pro-infanticide professor Peter Singer says it's fine to abort Down Syndrome babies in the womb. Christian speaker and author Andy Bannister debated Singer on the topic, and he'll share his biblical perspective on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Now that the Democrats have taken control of the House of Representatives, what will that mean for the pro-life cause? I'll talk it over with Tom McClusky, president of March for Life Action. Plus: A new Scripture-based curriculum for the public schools has been released, called the "Wisdom Literature of the Bible." Chuck Stetson, CEO of Essentials in Education, will join me to talk about it. That and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.