Janet Mefferd Today

The New Testament tells us all about Jesus, but then again, so does the Old Testament. David Limbaugh joins me to talk about it and his book, "The Emmaus Code." Plus: What happens when sermons are crafted not just through writing, but through oral preparation? Dave McClellan will talk about that and his book, "Preaching By Ear." That's next time on Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Before he was the Apostle Paul, Saul was a devoted Pharisee who was fully committed to the law of God. But after he came to know the Lord Jesus, everything changed. Dr. Guy Waters, professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, will walk us through the life and the theology of Paul and why his God-inspired writings help equip Christians today. That's on the Wednesday edition of JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Reading Scripture is important, but memorizing it? Even better. Bestselling author Liz Curtis Higgs joins Janet to discuss "31 Verses to Write on Your Heart." Plus: Just because your upbringing was hard doesn't mean you can't be a great mom or dad. Rick Johnson stops by to talk about his book, "Overcoming Toxic Parenting. That's on Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How have American Christians moved from living in societal harmony with those different from us to a Leftist-induced tyranny of tolerance? Author and Christian speaker Rev. Melvin Tinker will join me to talk about it. Plus: As our national debt approaches $20 trillion, it's time to get serious about averting the bankruptcy of our country. Dr. Alan Axelrod will stop by to discuss it and his book, "Full Faith and Credit." That's on Monday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How can kids who love the thrill of investigation apply the techniques of a detective to Christian apologetics? Cold-case homicide detective and apologist J. Warner Wallace will join me to talk about it and his new book, "Cold-Case Christianity for Kids." Plus: The latest on the Obama Administration's gender-neutral activism. That and more on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Apologetics is all about defending the Christian faith. But can the classical method of apologetics dead-end unbelievers into merely acknowledging theism, and not the triune God of Scripture? Is there a more biblical way to do apologetics? I'll talk it over with Paul Taylor, Director of the Mount St. Helens Creation Center, as we discuss his book, "ONLY BELIEVE." That's next on Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

You've heard of safe spaces, trigger warnings and attacks against free speech on American college campuses. And Cliff Kincaid from Accuracy in Media's Center for Investigative Journalism says the process of cultural Marxist subversion in academia has been going on too long to hope for reform. He'll offer some alternative solutions as we talk about his book, "Marxist Madrassas." That and more on Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What's the real story behind the FBI's decision not to recommend criminal charges against Hillary Clinton in her email scandal? Former New York Times magazine editor-in-chief Ed Klein is out with a new book that explains it, "Guilty as Sin." He'll join me to talk about it. Plus: The Heritage Foundation's Steven Groves on the dangers of the Paris climate agreement that President Obama never even allowed the Senate to ratify. That and more on Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

As evangelical Protestants, the fundamental doctrine of the gospel is the Reformers' cry of "Sola Fide!" or justification by faith alone. How do we defend it in our day? Dr. Thomas Schreiner will stop by to discuss it and his book, "Faith Alone." Plus: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton square off at another presidential debate. We'll break it all down. That and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

According to new data, a record number of Muslims have entered the U.S. as refugees. How is the Left using the refugee resettlement program to try to erase America? Jim Simpson, author of "The Red-Green Axis," joins me to talk about it. Plus: Washington, D.C., is moving ever-closer to legalizing assisted suicide. We'll talk about that and more on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

In the midst of the modern transgender madness, how can Christian parents guide their children, especially when the issue comes up at school? Peter Sprigg from the Family Research Council joins me to talk about it. Plus: Why did a Massachusetts court just give full parental rights to an unmarried lesbian? We'll talk about that and more on Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

This week, thousands of students will participate in Focus on the Family's "Bring Your Bible to School Day." Education analyst Candi Cushman will join me to explain how you can get involved! Plus: How are classical Christian institutions bringing about a cultural renaissance? I'll discuss it with author and educator Dr. Steve Turley. Don't miss Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

If there is one aspect of life that unites everyone, it is the question over suffering. But contrary to what some believe, the Bible gives many different answers to the questions we have about it. Dr. Brian Han Gregg will join me to discuss it and his book, "What Does the Bible Say About Suffering?" Plus: Some incredible admissions from the Obama Administration came out of a recent Senate committee hearing on refugees. You'll hear that and more on Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

It was the rallying cry of the Protestant Reformation: Sola Scriptura, or Scripture Alone. But how has our commitment to that slogan fallen on hard times in today's evangelicalism? I'll talk it over with Dr. Matthew Barrett, author Of the book, "God's Word Alone---The Authority of Scripture: What the Reformers Taught...and Why It Still Matters." Plus: Peter LaBarbara, president of Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, discusses why the study on sexual orientation and gender identity published in The New Atlantis is so important. That and more on Monday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The solution to our nation's problems can come about when Christians get right with the Lord. What do we need to do to restore our relationship with Him? Dr. Tony Evans, pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, joins Janet to talk about it and his new book, "Kingdom Citizen." Plus: Where is the conservative evangelical voice in today's cultural tsunami? Janet talks it over with The Rev. Thomas Littleton. That and more on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.