Janet Mefferd Today

Why did the controversial, pro-"LGBT Christian" conference called Revoice kick out two Christian leaders - who embrace biblical norms on sexuality - from the gathering? And what should we make of such blatant intolerance from a conference that claims to have God's viewpoint? Peter LaBarbera, president of Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, joins Janet to weigh in. Plus: A dangerous turn by the American Association on the issue of physician-assisted suicide. That and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

A recently published study in BioScience states that people with more knowledge about evolution are more likely to accept it -- but is that true? I'll talk it over with Dr. Jonathan Witt from the Discovery Institute. Plus: Seminary professor Robert Oscar Lopez reacts to the news that his proposed resolution on homosexuality was rejected by the Southern Baptist Convention. That and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What should we make of the "social justice" push that is a growing influence on conservative evangelicalism? What are its roots, and where do its adherents really want to take the church? We'll get a biblical perspective on this movement from pastor and Christian musician Steve Camp as he joins us for Part 2 of our series called, "The Evangelical Downgrade." That and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Southern Baptist minister and writer Tom Littleton, who covered the SBC's annual meeting in Dallas this week under media credentials, says he was ejected from the gathering after someone falsely claimed to police that he was "threatening" somebody. This came the day after Littleton says he asked Dr. Russell Moore, president of the SBC's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, questions about some troubling ERLC ties to the pro-"LGBT Christianity" Revoice conference taking place next month. Why was the writer who first exposed the unbiblical Revoice to the evangelical community removed? Tom joins Janet to talk about it. That and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

A new president and a new direction for the Southern Baptist Convention as it conducts its annual meeting in Dallas. What does the future hold as the social-justice wing of the denomination gains ground and traditionalists lose ground? Janet will talk about it. And how do you tame your child's tongue? Ginger Hubbard joins Janet to discuss it and her book, "I Can't Believe You Just Said That." That and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The controversy over the pro-"LGBT Christianity" Revoice conference continues as the Presbyterian Church in America convenes this week for its General Assembly. How did this once-conservative denomination come to a place where one of its churches would host a gathering that tries to "redeem queer culture" and promote talk of "sexual minorities?" I'll talk over some of the denominational history with PCA minister Dr. Chuck Williams. That and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How can Christian parents teach their children God's Word and train them up in righteousness? I'll talk it over with Leslie Nunnery, author of "Teach Them Diligently: Raising Children of Promise." And how can we find comfort from the Lord in the midst of earthly trials? Dr. Harold Sala, president of Guidelines International, joins me to discuss his book, "When Your Heart Cries Out to God." That and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Today's evangelical churches are faced with increasing pushes within for progressive social justice, acceptance of homosexuality and feminist revolution. How should Christians respond biblically to the growing tide within our churches of liberalism and progressive politics? Pastor and Christian music artist Steve Camp will open the Word of God to respond as we discuss "The Evangelical Downgrade." Don't miss Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Efforts to ban therapy for those with unwanted same-sex attraction have largely relied upon a 2009 American Psychological Association report, But the report actually makes concessions that actually undermine its argument for legally restricting therapy. We'll get the details from Peter Sprigg, senior fellow for policy studies at the Family Research Council. Plus: Is there really a third option between pro-life and pro-choice? We'll tackle that and more on the Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

California's assisted-suicide has been struck down, after a judge ruled it was illegally passed during a special session devoted to other business. But what is the future of assisted-suicide laws in America? I'll talk it over with bioethicist Wesley J. Smith, senior fellow at the Discovery Institute’s Center on Human Exceptionalism. Plus: The pro-LGBT Christianity Revoice conference is showing more of its true colors. I'll explain why on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Jack Phillips won't have to bake a wedding cake for homosexuals! The Colorado baker has won his battle at the Supreme Court, with the court concluding a state commission violated his religious freedom under the First Amendment. But it wasn't a definitive ruling for all Christians in similar circumstances. I'll explain why. Plus: Dr. Everett Piper, president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, weighs in on the pro-LGBT Revoice conference. That's next time on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Bethlehem Bible College has just concluded its biennial Christ at the Checkpoint conference, which they bill as "exploring the obstacles to peace in our world and the opportunities for peace-making that spring from our Christian faith." But is this conference, at root, anti-Israel? We'll get some thoughts from Jim Fletcher, director of Prophecy Matters and author of the book, "The Miracle of Israel." That's on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY

The upcoming pro-LGBT Revoice Conference is a radical attempt to try to change the church's views on sin and biblical sexuality. But how did their narrative get started in the first place, who's behind it, and who in the evangelical world has done the most to enable this unbiblical message to spread? The answers might shock you. We'll unpack it all as I'm joined by Southern Baptist pastor, author and speaker the Rev. Tom Littleton. You won't want to miss Friday's JANET MEFFFERD TODAY

A Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary professor has submitted a resolution for passage at next month's Southern Baptist annual meeting. It's called, "On Ministry and Counseling to Lead People From Homosexuality to Heterosexuality," and it lays out the biblical mandate on sexuality. Will it pass? I'll talk about it with the author, Dr. Robert Oscar Lopez. Plus: Travis Weber from the Family Research Council weighs in on the new International Religious Freedom Report. That and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Social and Emotional Learning standards are promoted in public schools today as a coordinating framework for helping students' social, emotional and academic learning. But Stella Morabito, senior contributor at The Federalist, says the ultimate effect of SEL is the regulation of all personal relationships. She'll stop by to explain. Plus: Peter McLoughlin, author of "Easy Meat," weighs in on the explosive free-speech controversy over the Tommy Robinson case in the UK. That and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.