Janet Mefferd Today

Why is Washington broken? Law professor David Schoenbrod reveals the truth as we discuss his book, "DC Confidential: Inside the Five Tricks of Washington." Plus: What ultimately happens to a society that will not obey God and will not honor His design for the family? We'll talk about it with Rob Pue, founder and publisher of Wisconsin Christian News. That and more on Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Texas is moving forward on protecting women and girls in bathrooms, but the fight is far from over. Radical homosexual activists are flooding the state with money as they push a highly sexualized curriculum for children.. Dr. Robert Oscar Lopez joins me to explain what pro-family advocates are planning to stop this effort in its tracks. Plus: What should we make of "artificial mouse embryo" breakthroughs and the ethics of dehumanization? Dr. Kelly Hollowell from the Charlotte Lozier Institute will weigh in. That and more on Monday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

With no-go zones and crime on the rise, Europe is learning what happens when Muslim migrants flood across the borders. How should Christians in America respond practically and biblically to this serious issue? Dr. Michael Youssef, founder and president of Leading the Way with Dr. Michael Youssef, joins me to talk about it and his book, "The Barbarians are Here: Preventing the Collapse of Western Civilization in Times of Terrorism." That and more on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

All Christian parents want their children to grow up to love and follow Jesus Christ. What can we do to disciple them and keep them from backsliding? Todd Friel, host of Wretched TV and Radio, will join me to talk about it as we discuss his new book, "Reset for Parents." That and more on Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

One Washington Post writer says evangelicals may be able to make some accommodation on homosexuality and sexual identity. The Bible says otherwise. I'll talk it over with Peter LaBarbera from Americans for Truth About Homosexuality. Plus: Southern Baptists are protesting in record levels against Russell Moore, head of the denomination's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. We'll talk about what's next on Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

It's been 50 years since Christian ministry leader and author Joni Eareckson Tada broke her neck in a diving accident and became a quadriplegic. She'll share her thoughts on God's plan for her life and her perspective on the current deadly march of assisted-suicide legislation across America. Plus: First Liberty Institute's Michael Berry brings us the latest update on the First Amendment case of Oregon bakers Aaron and Melissa Klein. That's next time on Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Some say Muslims and Christians worship the same God, but former Muslim-turned-Christian Nonie Darwish has a different perspective. She says the two religions are completely at odds, and she'll explain why as we discuss her new book, "Wholly Different: Why I Chose Biblical Values over Islamic Values." Join us for that and much more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How did the Church of Scotland lose its way on the homosexuality issue? By losing its footing in the authority of Scripture. Rev. David Randall explains as we discuss his book, "A Sad Departure." Plus: How can parents build a lifelong faith in Christ into their kids? Mark Holmen will talk about that and his book, "Church + Home." That's next time on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

In the 1990s, biblical courtship became all the rage; but was the movement a mistake? Thomas Umstaad talks about it and his book, "Courtship in Crisis." Plus: Marketing techniques and cultural accommodations will never review the evangelical faith. That will only happen through a deeper knowledge of God and His Word. Rev. Melvin Tinker discusses his book, "A Lost God in a Lost World." That's next time on Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Does the Bible make the theological case that Israel has a claim to the Promised Land? Dr. Gerald McDermott breaks it down as we discuss his book, "The New Christian Zionism." Plus: Reading Scripture doesn't have to be confusing or difficult. Keith Ferrin will be with me to talk about "How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible." That's next time on Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

A sinking culture, a rising tide of secularism: How can a Christian stay calm amid all that surrounds us? Dr. Stephen Nichols, president of Reformation Bible College, joins me to discuss it as we talk about his book, "A Time for Confidence." Plus: How to help your neighbor in a time of trial. Author Sarah Beckman talks about that and her book, "Alongside." That's next time on JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How many American adults today actually have a biblical worldview? Pollster George Barna will join us to bring us the latest survey results. Plus: With all of the media emphasis on safe sex, the message of sexual purity until marriage is what teens really need to hear. Scott Phelps, executive director of the Abstinence and Marriage Education Partnership, offers his thoughts on it. That's on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How can we experience God’s grace more deeply in our lives? Kyle Idleman, teaching pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, joins Janet to discuss it and his book, “Grace is Greater.” And the great Reformer Martin Luther had a scandalous and revolutionary marriage with his ex-nun bride. What were their lives together really like? Michelle DeRusha joins Janet to talk about it and her book, "Katharina and Martin Luther: The Radical Marriage of a Runaway Nun and a Renegade Monk." That and more on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY

The Bible instructs Christians to share the gospel and make disciples of all nations, but how has the church fallen down on the important job of evangelism? And how can we restore a Christ-centered view of evangelism? Jeff Rose, founder of Jeremiah Cry Ministries, joins Janet to talk about it. Plus: Muslim Congressman Keith Ellison may head up the Democratic National Committee. What do Americans need to know about him? That and more on Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What you believe about the historicity of Adam and Eve affects your whole understanding of God's Word. What are the biblical, historical theological, scientific, archaeological and ethical arguments in support of believing in a literal Adam? Dr. Terry Mortenson joins me to talk about it and his book, "Searching for Adam: Genesis & the Truth About Man's Origin." Plus, Malcolm Kline from Accuracy in Academia on what to make about all of this “fake news.” That's on Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.