Janet Mefferd Today

All Christian parents want to be the best mom or dad possible to their children. But in pursuing perfection, could some of us be leaving grace behind? Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family, joins me to share some advice for all of us flawed parents as we talk about his book, "When Parenting Isn't Perfect." That and more on the Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What is God's purpose for marriage? Is it ever OK to divorce, if God hates it? And what about remarriage after a divorce? Jim Newheiser, director of the Christian Counseling program at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, joins me to give us some biblical answers to these important questions. His book is called, "Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage: Critical Questions and Answers." Plus: Dan Steiner from Pre-Born explains how offering free ultrasounds to young women across America is saving lives – and saving souls – and explains how you can help make it happen! That and more next time on Monday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Award-winning Christian music artist Matthew West believes that to discover your true identity, you must find it first in Jesus Christ. He'll join me to talk about it and his new book, "Hello, My Name Is: Discover Your True Identity." Plus: A new poll claims Christians disagree with the religious right on refusing to serve LGBTQ people, but is that true? We'll talk about that and more on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

First, Sen. Bernie Sanders and now LGBT groups are saying Christians have no place in government. How should we respond? We'll talk about it. Plus: How can we get along with the people in our lives who matter most? Author Gary Morland explains as we discuss his book, "A Family Shaped by Grace." That and more on Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

First, Sen. Bernie Sanders and now LGBT groups are saying Christians have no place in government. How should we respond? We'll talk about it. Plus: How can we get along with the people in our lives who matter most? Author Gary Morland explains as we discuss his book, "A Family Shaped by Grace." That and more on Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

William Perkins was the Father of Puritanism. What can Christians today learn from this important English preacher? Pastor and Dr. Stephen Yuille, associate professor of biblical spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins me to talk about him. Plus: The Lord is at work, saving and rescuing people out of homosexuality. I'll share my reflections from this past weekend's Restored Hope Network conference. Join us for Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

It is not easy being a teenager, particularly in a culture that is increasingly post-Christian. How do we biblically answer some of our teenagers' most-asked questions about life and faith? Dr. Gregory Jantz will talk about it as we discuss, "40 Answers for Teens' Top Questions." Plus: Anthony Selvaggio unpacks the Protestant Reformer for us as we talk about his book, "Meet Martin Luther." That and more on Monday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What's the difference between Christianity and the doctrine of some of the most well-known cults? Mark Stengler from Please Tell Me the Truth Ministries joins me to talk about it and his book, "Cult Shock: The Book Jehovah’s Witnesses & Mormons Don’t Want You to Read." Plus: Will Republican senators stand in the way of defunding Planned Parenthood? Concerned Women for America's Penny Nance weighs in. That's next time on the Friday edition of JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What can the knight's code of chivalry teach boys about embracing a life lived with honor? Heather Haupt explains as we discuss her book, "Knights in Training: Ten Principles for Raising Honorable, Courageous and Compassionate Boys." Plus: What are the most churched and unchurched cities in America? The Barna Group is out with a new report, and we'll talk about it on Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

To what extent are practicing Christians in the United States being influenced by the spiritual errors of other worldviews and even other religions? Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, joins me to talk about it. Plus: What's next in the Trump-Russia witch hunt after U.S. Attorney Gen. Jeff Sessions' testimony to a Senate panel? We'll discuss that and more on the Wednesday edition of JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzche famously said, "God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him." How do we respond to the claims of secular humanistic religions? Roger Patterson with Answers in Genesis joins me to talk about it. Plus: Erica Young Reitz offers Christian students some advice on transitioning to the real world. Her book is called, "After College." That and more on Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How do you defend your Christian convictions, especially when conversations with unbelievers become difficult? How do you take control of the discussion once it begins? Greg Koukl, founder and president of Stand to Reason, will join me to share his ideas for starting, moving along and continuing those talks in which we're planting seeds for the sake of Jesus Christ. Greg's book and new DVD are called, "Tactics." That and more on Monday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Radical Leftists tried to destroy Christian activist Dr. Scott Lively in federal court, simply for speaking biblical truth about homosexuality overseas. They said he committed crimes against humanity, but now after five years, a district court judge has just thrown the case out. Dr. Lively will join me to talk about this huge victory. Plus: Why did Sen. Bernie Sanders attack a Christian White House nominee and try to use an unconstitutional religious test to discredit him? We'll discuss that and more on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How do we deal with the fiscal irresponsibility and constitutional overreach of our massive, out-of-control federal government. Former Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn says we need a convention of states, as outlined in Article V. He'll join me to talk about it and his new book, "Smashing the D.C. Monopoly." 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 Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

As Christians, how do we best interact with a post-Christian world and counter its ideas in a way that is both biblical and respectful? Dr. Richard Langer from Biola University joins me to discuss it and his book, "Winsome Persuasion." Plus: Next week's Southern Baptist Convention will be targeted by a group of LGBT activists who want homosexuality removed from the sin list. We'll learn more about it from Dr. Robert Oscar Lopez. That and more on Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.