Janet Mefferd Today

The serpent lied to Eve in the garden, and he's been lying to the human race ever since. What's the best biblical response to those lies that seem all too true in the moment? Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth from Revive Our Hearts joins me to discuss the updated version of her book, "Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free." That and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Is it possible for anyone to leave homosexuality behind and find freedom in Jesus Christ? It is indeed, but we don't often hear from the real people who experienced the lifestyle firsthand and left it behind to follow the Lord. George Carneal was enmeshed in homosexuality for 25 years and will join me to tell his story of Christian transformation as we discuss his book, "From Queer to Christ: My Journey Into the Light." That's next time on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Parents used to be left alone to decide the best way to raise their kids -- so how is it that the government has increasingly co-opted parental authority and intruded onto territory best left to us parents? We'll talk about it with Abby Schachter, author of "No Child Left Alone." Plus: Michael Onifer, director of the Bethlehem Project, stops by to discuss his book, "God, Israel and You: The Scandalous Story of a Faithful God." That's on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

From vampires to zombies, pop culture has become saturated with the counterfeit spirituality of the paranormal. How should Christians respond? Janet talks it over with Dr. Timothy Dailey, author of "The Paranormal Conspiracy." Plus: It's not easy to think of your teenagers dating at a time of moral collapse in society. Daniel Anderson will help guide Christian parents through the maze as we discuss his book, "The 10 Myths of Teen Dating." That and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How do we most effectively and most biblically conduct ourselves when it comes to apologetics? Paul Taylor, director of the Mount St. Helens Creation Center, will talk about it and his book, "Only Believe." Plus: California has introduced disturbing new legislation that would ban therapy for anybody who seeks help to escape sexual brokenness. What are the dangerous implications, especially for sexual abuse victims? Therapist and lobbyist David Pickup will bring us up to speed on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

You've no doubt heard these statements before: Jesus was born in a stable because there was no room for him in the inn. Or hell is the absence of God. But are those true statements -- or are they false statements gleaned from biblical misunderstandings? Dr. David Croteau, professor at Columbia International University, joins Janet to talk about it and his book, “Urban Legends of the New Testament: 40 Common Misconceptions.” That and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY

Even though the Protestant Reformation occurred 500 years ago, the biblical truths that men like Martin Luther unveiled -- especially the gospel of justification through faith alone -- are still true for us today. And more than ever as evangelicals, we need to understand our spiritual heritage in the Reformation, as well the biblical truths recovered, if we are to stand on them in our own age. I'll talk about it with Christian apologist and attorney Craig Parton as we discuss his book, "Where Christ is Present." That and more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY

Why is transgender ideology so readily accepted, and why has there been an explosion in the numbers of transgendered people here in the United States and throughout the world? Is it organic, or could it be fueled by the ideologues behind an ever-growing transgender industry? I'll talk it over with Peter LaBarbera, president of Americans for Truth About Homosexuality. That and a lot more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The world is mourning the death of Dr. Billy Graham, who preached the gospel of Jesus Christ in person to more people than anybody in human history. We'll explore his life, his ministry and his incomparable legacy with Terry Whalin, former editor at Graham’s Decision magazine and author of "Billy Graham: A Biography of America’s Greatest Evangelist." Plus: Dale Bellis, executive director of Liberty Healthshare gives an update on healthcare options in America. That and a whole lot more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

With CPAC banning the pro-family group MassResistance but welcoming the Log Cabin Republicans, is the conservative movement undergoing an LGBT-inspired purge and abandoning traditionalism? We'll get some perspective from Dr. Robert Oscar Lopez, professor of humanities at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. That and a lot more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The ink was hardly dry on the Obergefell decision in 2015 when radical homosexual activists started promoting their next radical ideology: transgender rights. How and why did this revolution come about, and how do we respond to it? I'll talk it over with Ryan Anderson, senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation and author of the new book, "When Harry Became Sally." Plus: The threat to parental rights is showcased in two recent and disturbing cases. We'll talk about that and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What is the link between Passover and the subsequent acts of God that have opened the door for both Jews and Gentiles to come to know the Messiah? Dr. Mitch Glaser, president of Chosen People Ministries, joins me to talk about it and his book, "Messiah in the Passover." Plus: Homosexual activists have enlisted government pressure against a church that offered a workshop for girls struggling with sexual brokenness. We'll bring you the latest on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

We are a culture drenched in celebrity worship, but it is often the ordinary person that God has chosen to do His most important work. We'll talk about it with Chad Bird, assistant professor of Hebrew and exegetical theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and author of the book, "Your God is Too Glorious." Plus: We'll learn about the incredible life of John G. Paton, famous missionary to the South Seas, with missionary and author Paul Schlehlein.

J.D. Greear, pastor of The Summit church in Raleigh-Durham, N.C., has been nominated for the presidency of the Southern Baptist Convention. He'll talk about what he sees as the future of Southern Baptists as he discusses his book, "Not God Enough." Plus: World Relief is now trotting out female evangelical leaders in a video using Scripture to push a liberal narrative on open borders. We'll talk about that and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Larnelle Harris has had a long and successful career as a Grammy- and Dove-award-winning Christian singer. But who did God use to shape his life as a Christian and a musician? Larnelle will join me to talk about it and his new book, "Shaped Notes." Plus: Videographers Carl and Angel Larsen are challenging a Minnesota law that would force them to film so-called same-sex weddings. We'll hear their story and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.