Janet Mefferd Today

How is the Ferguson effect making America unsafe? Jeff Roorda joins me to talk about it and his book, "The War on Police." Plus: President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Health and Human Services secretary is pro-life, pro-marriage and anti-Obamacare! What you should know about doctor and Georgia congressman Tom Price - next time on Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Election recounts begin in several key states, as Donald Trump calls the efforts of Jill Stein and Hillary Clinton a "scam." What is the effort really all about? We'll talk about it. Plus: The Apostle Paul said he was determined to know nothing save Christ and Him crucified." What did Paul really mean, and how can we live for nothing and no one but the Lord Jesus Christ? Bible teacher and author Dr. Don Kistler joins me to talk about it. That and more on Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

During the course of our nation's history, God has sent many revivals to America. Is he on the verge of sending a new awakening to our sinful and troubled land? I'll discuss it with Dr. Tom Phillips, vice president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and executive director of the Billy Graham Library. His book is called, "Jesus Now: God is up to Something Big." That and more on Monday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY

During the course of our nation's history, God has sent many revivals to America. Is he on the verge of sending a new awakening to our sinful and troubled land? I'll discuss it with Dr. Tom Phillips, vice president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and executive director of the Billy Graham Library. His book is called, "Jesus Now: God is up to Something Big." That and more on Monday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY

The election of Donald Trump has been called a win for racism and the alt-right. But was it instead a triumph over multicultural secularism? Professor and author Dr. Stephen Turley will join me to explain why Nov. 8 was ultimately a shift in America's worldview as we discuss his article, "President Trump and Our Post-Secular Future." PLUS: Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, professor and founder of Christian Thinkers Society, stops by to show us the way as we discuss his book, "Unanswered: Lasting Truth for Trending Questions." That and more next time on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY

The Washington Post says the election of Donald Trump is a crisis for American Jews. But Laurie Cardoza-Moore, founder of Proclaiming Justice to the Nations, says this could be the most pro-Israel administration in recent history. She'll join me to explain why. Plus: the Parents Television Council's Tim Winter on a new study examining trash-talking teens on TV. That and more next time on Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Thanksgiving Day brings us food, family and friends - but most importantly, a day to pray and give thanks. Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America, joins me to talk about a great Thanksgiving prayer guide you can use to lift up our nation and our leaders in prayer. Plus: Focus on the Family's Al Janssen discusses his book, "Your Marriage Masterpiece." That and more on Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

President-elect Donald Trump has said he thinks the issue of same-sex marriage is settled, but Brian Brown from the National Organization for Marriage disagrees - he'll join me to discuss how we create a pro-marriage Washington again. Plus: The Hudson Institute's Melanie Kirkpatrick explains why Thanksgiving is the holiday at the heart of the American experience. That and more on Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Many today treat modern worship leaders like rock stars. But leading worship isn't about a performance. Ultimately, it's about making disciples. Author Zac Hicks will join me to discuss it as we talk about his book, "The Worship Pastor: A Call to Ministry for Worship Leaders and Teams." That and more next time on Monday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Everyone agrees that we are all going to die someday, but what happens after that? Are there good reasons for believing in life after death, or heaven and hell? And how do we know that God's Word tells us the truth about those things? Dr. Gary Habermas joins me to dive into the scientific and theological evidence as we discuss his book, "Beyond Death: Exploring the Evidence for immortality." That and more next time on Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

It takes both the church and the family to help disciple the next generation. What's the best way to make it happen? Dr. Timothy Paul Jones offers some tips in his book, "Practical Family Ministry." Plus: How do you handle a prodigal? Paul Gilbert discusses it as we explore his book, "Letting Go." That and more next time on Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What's the best way to prepare for marriage? Dr. Ernie Baker joins me to talk about it and his book, "Marry Wisely, Marry Well." Plus: What should we think of angels, demons and even miracles? Messianic rabbi Jonathan Bernis stops by to discuss his book, "A Rabbi Looks at the Supernatural." That and more next time on Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Was the election of Donald Trump a validation of the evangelical movement? Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, joins me to talk about it. Plus: President-elect Donald Trump says he'll repeal Obamacare; how challenging will that be? Dr. Merrill Matthews from the Institute for Policy Innovation weighs in. That and more on Monday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Before Donald Trump's presidential win, many were singing funeral dirges for the Religious Right. But post-election, many are wondering if that death was greatly exaggerated. We'll talk it over with Tim Wildmon, president of the American Family Association. Plus: NBC calls it "Whitelash" as thousands march in the streets against the president-elect. We'll talk about it next time on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Like it or not, Christians must address the issue of homosexuality today. But how do we do it in Christian love based on biblical truth? And what sorts of issues must we address when we talk to our neighbors? Former gay activist Joe Dallas will join me to guide our discussions as we talk about his new book: "Speaking of Homosexuality: Discussing the Issues with Kindness and Clarity." That and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.