Janet Mefferd Today

The Bible tells us Christians are a peculiar people -- in the world but not of it, and with a Master whose cross offends. What do we need to understand about the nature of the enmity between the world and the Christian? Dr. Gregory Cochran joins me to talk about it as we discuss his book, "Christians in the Crosshairs: Persecution in the Bible and Around the World Today." Plus: Fox News’ Todd Starnes offers his thoughts on the Boy Scouts of America now agreeing to accept “transgendered” children in their troops. Dale Bellis, president of Liberty HealthShare Ministries, also discusses the latest news regarding the plan to repeal Obamacare. That and more on Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Is God a delusion? Why is there evil? The answers to these questions reveal everything we need to know about our worldview. But what are the biblical answers to these and other important questions? The Rev. Melvin Tinker will join me to discuss them and his book, "Touchy Topics." That and more on Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

We hear a lot of myths about America's presidents. History professor Dr. Larry Schweikart will join me to offer the straight scoop on the executive branch as we discuss his book, "The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Presidents, Part I." Plus: Is there really an epidemic of sexual assaults on college campuses, as the Left claims? Dr. K.C. Johnson stops by to discuss his book, "The Campus Rape Frenzy." That and more on Monday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

As President Trump looks to defund the United Nations, should the U.S. remain in the organization at all? Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers has reintroduced a bill to get us out called the American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2017. Will it pass? We'll get some thoughts on it all from Tom DeWeese, president of the American Policy Center. Plus: Penny Nance, president of Concerned Women for America will discuss the March for Life! That and more on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How can church history help encourage us in our faith? Pastor Earl Blackburn joins Janet to talk about his book, “50 World Changing Events in Christian History.” Plus: Emilio Ramos, founder of RedGraceMedia, stops by to explain why Christianity will always be “Unpopular,” the name of his new film about the gospel. That’s next time on Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Christians are to be salt and light, but how much mixing with the world are we really called to do? Dr. William Edgar joins me to talk about it and his book, "Created and Creating: A Biblical Theology of Culture." Plus: As lawmakers in North Carolina reconvene this week, what's next for the Bathroom Bill? The Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League of North Carolina, joins me to weigh in. That's next time on Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

This Friday, pro-lifers by the thousands will march on Washington to help save unborn babies. Jeanne Mancini, national director of the March for Life, stops by to tell us why pro-lifers march. Plus: Why are so many well-intentioned women falling for bad theology and are often left to fend for themselves in women's ministries? Aimee Byrd joins me to talk about it and her book, "No Little Women: Equipping All Women in the Household of God." That's next time on Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Donald J. Trump has been sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. We'll break down the inauguration details and talk about what's ahead for America. Plus: As we pass the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Melissa Ohden joins me to tell her incredible story about discovering that she survived a saline abortion. We'll discuss her amazing life story from her book, "You Carried Me." That and more on Monday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

America inaugurates a new president on Friday, but this weekend also marks the 44th anniversary of the legalization of abortion on demand. Joe Scheidler, the father of pro-life activism and founder of the Pro-Life Action League, will join me to reflect on his more than four decades fighting for the sanctity of human life. His book is called, "Racketeer for Life: Fighting the Culture of Death from the Sidewalk to the Supreme Court." That and more on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Religious freedom has taken a beating under President Obama. What are the most important steps President Trump should take to preserve and protect it? Travis Weber from the Family Research Council stops by to talk about it. Plus: What are the Christian roots of the great freedoms that we enjoy as Americans? John Bona joins me to talk about "The Liberty Book." That's next time on Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How much waste and fraud are taxpayers funding at Planned Parenthood and its affiliates? Catherine Glenn Foster from the Charlotte Lozier Institute will share the details from her new report, "Profit: No Matter What." Plus: What can evangelicals expect under President Trump? Sam Rohrer from the American Pastors Network stops by to talk about it. That and more on Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Sen. Ted Cruz reintroduces a bill to get the Muslim Brotherhood declared a foreign terrorist organization. Why is it necessary, especially in light of the group's connections to mosque building in America? Robert Spencer, director of Jihad Watch, will join me to talk about it. Plus: What's ahead for religious freedom under a President Trump? Peter LaBarbera from LifeSiteNews.com joins me to talk about it. That and more on Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

For the first time, the United States has made the list of countries regressing in religious freedom. Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern, joins me to talk about that group’s 2016 Hall of Shame Report. Plus: The latest on the Obamacare unraveling with Dr. Merrill Matthews, resident scholar with the Institute for Policy Innovation. That and more on Monday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Many think Christianity is just one among many religions in the world. But aside from Christianity being true, it is also a picture of reality that explains why the world is the way it is. Apologist Greg Koukl, founder of Stand to Reason, will join me to explain why. His book is called, "The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between." That's on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What do you do when trouble in the world or all around you leaves you fearful? Jeanne Nigro joins me to show how the Lord can be our foundation when life gets tough. Her book is called, "Unshaken." Plus: President Obama's farewell speech revealed a lot. We'll talk about that on Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.