Janet Mefferd Today

How can we understand our union with Christ on a much deeper level? We'll talk it over with Brian Hedges, lead pastor of Fulkerson Park Baptist Church in Michigan, as we talk about his book, "With Jesus: Finding Your Place in the Story of Christ." Plus: President Trump moves to ban most transgender troops, but is that adequate to combat the LGBT agenda in the military? We'll discuss that and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

A federal lawsuit is challenging the San Diego Unified School District over the "anti-Islamophobia" campaign that it has foisted on students with the help of the Hamas-linked Council on American Islamic Relations. Charles LiMandri, president and chief counsel of the Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund, will join me to bring us the latest on the legal fight to stop this Islamic advocacy initiative. Plus: Is Christianity really making a comeback in Europe? Plus: Doug Bond talks about his book, "Luther in Love." That and more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Our nation is being transformed under the banner of "Sustainable Development." Is opposition to it really just a silly, overblown conspiracy theory found in a 20-year-old meaningless document called Agenda 21? Or are there hidden dangers most of us just can't see? We'll break it down with Tom DeWeese, president of the American Policy Center and author of the book, "Sustainable: The War on Free Enterprise, Private Property and Individuals." Plus: Melissa Henson from the Parents Television Council on how to combat violence in the media. That and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

As Christian parents, how can we help our kids discern right from wrong in a culture of moral relativism? Christian apologist Josh McDowell joins me to talk about it and his book, "Set Free to Choose Right." Plus: More Christian hate from an HBO host, who just attacked Vice President Pence for his views on homosexuality. We'll get reaction from Peter LaBarbera, president of Americans for Truth About Homosexuality. That and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

There is perhaps no greater villain in human history than Judas Iscariot. What was he thinking when he betrayed the Lord Jesus Christ, and what can his life show us about the supreme value of Christ and why following Him is worth the cost? I'll talk about it with Pastor Colin Smith from the national radio program, "Unlocking the Bible," as we discuss his book, "Heaven, So Near - So far: The Story of Judas Iscariot." That's next time on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

We hear it all the time: There's an overwhelming scientific consensus on the manmade global-warming crisis, and the earth is under greater danger than ever before! But what's the truth? Marc Morano, founder of Climate Depot, joins me to break down the facts as we discuss his book, "The Politically Incorrect Guide to Climate Change." Plus: The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday hears arguments in defense of pro-life pregnancy centers forced by California to hawk abortion information. We'll talk about that and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Believe it or not, millions of today still don't know who Jesus really is, and many portraits of Him in modern life are misleading. What are the major portrayals of Jesus found in the earliest historical sources? Dr. John Dickson, co-director of the Centre for Public Christianity at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, will join me to talk about it and his book, "A Doubter's Guide to Jesus." That and more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Evangelist Oswald Chambers is best known for his beloved classic daily devotional, "My Utmost for His Highest." How did he pursue God with a rare passion? Paul Kent joins us to talk about it and his book, "Oswald Chambers: A Life in Pictures." Plus: A Lutheran seminary fires its pro-LGBT president for once working with a Christian group that helps minister to people coming out of homosexuality. We'll talk about the growing witch hunt against biblical sexuality on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Is there anything we can do to reverse the decline in Christian belief and influence in America? I'll talk it over with Phil Cooke, author of "The Way Back: How Christians Blew Our Credibility and How We Get It Back." Plus: Garry Ingraham from Love & Truth Network discusses how to biblically address the problem of sexual sin inside the church. That and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

First, radical homosexual activists went after a Michigan church for offering hope in Christ to girls wrestling with sexual confusion. Now, they're trying to shut down a Christian ministry that shares the hope of the gospel with homosexuals and transgenders. Stephen Black, executive director of First Stone Ministries, will share exactly what's going on. Plus: Hope for the Heart founder June Hunt on what to do if you're a victim of sexual violence. That and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What would it be like to be imprisoned and tortured for Jesus Christ? It happened to Romanian pastor Richard Wurmbrand and his wife Sabina, and their stories testify to the grace and faithfulness of God. Todd Nettleton, Chief of Media Relations and Message Integration for The Voice of the Martyrs, joins me to talk about their incredible testimonies from the new book, "Wurmbrand - Tortured for Christ -- The Complete Story." That and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What happens when an up-and-coming European bioscientist flips from Darwin disciple to Darwin defector? Dr. Jonathan Witt, senior fellow of Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture, joins me to talk about the journey of Finnish bioscientist Dr. Matti Leisola as we discuss the new book they co-wrote, "Heretic: One Scientist's Journey from Darwin to Design." That and much more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The American Northeast is one of the most spiritually barren locations in our nation today, but could it experience revival again? Pastor Nate Pickowicz joins me to discuss his book, "Reviving New England: The Key to Revitalizing Post-Christian America." Plus: Jonathan Bernis, president of Jewish Voice Ministries International, talks about his book, "A Rabbi Looks at the Supernatural." That and more on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Israel is a high-profile target in a dangerous world, but what will the future hold in light of the current events surrounding the Holy Land in our day? I'll talk it over with author and Bible teacher Dr. Ron Rhodes, president of Reasoning from the Scriptures, as we discuss his latest book, "Israel on High Alert: What Can We Expect Next From the Middle East?" That and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

There are powerful indications today that the pro-life movement is suffering from mission drift, and its message may be in danger of being undermined and threatened from within. What's going on, and how should pro-lifers respond in a way that will keep their movement on course? We'll talk it over with Mark Crutcher, president of Life Dynamics. That and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.