Erwin Lutzer

Mike Gendron

In our post-Christian society, it's more vital than ever that God's people proclaim the name of Jesus Christ. But how do we stand against all the hostility? I'll talk about it with Dr. Erwin Lutzer, pastor emeritus of The Moody Church and author of, "We Will Not Be Silenced." Plus: How can you be sure you're really a Christian? Mike Gendron from Proclaiming the Gospel joins me to talk about how to be saved. That's next time on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 31 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Erwin Lutzer (Proclaiming Christ) Mike Gendron (Salvation)

Harold Sala

Harold Senkbeil

How do we cope with crises, great or small, when God feels far away? Dr. Harold Senkbeil, former associate professor at Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, joins me to talk about it and his book, “Christ and Calamity: Grace and Gratitude in the Darkest Valley.”  Plus: It's the best-selling book of all time, but is the Bible reliable and truthful? I'll talk it over with Dr. Harold Sala, founder of Guidelines International and author of the book, "Can You Trust the Bible?" That and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 29 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Harold Senkbeil (Christ and Calamity) Harold Sala (Bible)

Don Kistler

The Puritans of the 17th and 18th centuries left behind some of the most God-honoring, Christ-exalting literature the church has ever known. What made these men such godly influences, and how can reading their works help us grow and mature in Jesus Christ? Dr. Don Kistler, founder of Northampton Press, joins me to talk about why we should read the Puritans ... today! That's next time on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 30 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Don Kistler (Why We Should Read the Puritans)

Scott Christensen

If God is good, why is there evil? And why didn’t God stop man from sinning in the first place? We’ll get a biblical perspective on these and other questions from Scott Christensen, associate pastor of Kerrville Bible Church in Kerrville, Texas. His book is called: “What About Evil? A Defense of God’s Sovereign Glory.” Join us for Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY

12 - 28 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Scott Christensen (God's Sovereign Glory)

PETR JASEK

Matthew LaMaster

Imagine trying to help persecuted Christians in Sudan and ending up being persecuted yourself. That's what happened to Voice of the Martyrs' Petr Jasek, who spent 445 days in prison amid dangerous Muslim radicals - until the Lord rescued him. Petr will join me to discuss what he's learned about persecution and faithfulness from his book, "Imprisoned with ISIS: Faith in the Face of Evil." Plus: Pastor Matthew LaMaster discusses his book, "Of Guilt and Grace."That and much more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY

12 - 27 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Petr Jasek (Imprisoned for Christ) Matthew LaMaster (Grace)

Melvin Tinker

At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus as Immanuel -- God with us! But why did God have to become a human being in order to save us, and why is the doctrine of the incarnation so vital to the life and health of the church? I'll talk it over with pastor and speaker Rev. Melvin Tinker, author of the new book, "Veiled in Flesh: The Incarnation; What it Means and Why it Matters." That and more on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 24 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Melvin Tinker (Christ's Incarnation)

Michael Rydelnik

The Lord Jesus told His disciples, "Everything written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled." But what all was written in the Old Testament about our Savior, centuries before His birth, that foretold even the smallest details about the promised Messiah? Dr. Michael Rydelnik, professor of Jewish Studies and Bible at Moody Bible Institute, joins me to discuss, "The Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy." Don't miss the Thursday's edition of JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 23 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Michael Rydelnik (Messianic Prophecy)

Paul Kengor

Communists have killed more than 100 million people. So it's no surprise that before Karl Marx was ever writing about communism, he wrote that his soul was chosen for hell. We'll examine the connections between communism and the enemy of our souls with Dr. Paul Kengor, professor of political science at Grove City College and author of, "The Devil and Karl Marx: Communism's Long March of Death, Deception and Infiltration." That's on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY

12 - 22 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Paul Kengor (Marxism)

Dan Fisher

Many pastors cite Romans 13 to argue that Christians should always submit to government, no matter what. But is that what the Bible actually teaches, and when is refusal to submit to government tyranny actually a biblical duty? I'll talk it over with former state representative and pastor Dan Fisher as we discuss his book, "Unlimited Submission?" Join us for Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 21 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Dan Fisher (Biblical Submission to Government)

Jonathan McKee

Vern Poythress

What can we learn about God's attributes by examining His three persons? Dr. Vern Poythress, distinguished professor at Westminster Theological Seminary, joins me to discuss his book, "The Mystery of the Trinity: A Trinitarian Approach to the Attributes of God."  Plus:  Youth culture expert Jonathan McKee discusses his book, "The Teen's Guide to Face to Face Connections in a Screen to Screen World: 40 Tips to Meaningful Communication."  Join us for Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 20 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Vern Poythress (Trinity) Jonathan McKee (Teens)

Shane Idleman

As our godless culture falls further away from the living God and the truth of His inerrant Word, is there a crisis of leadership in the pulpits of America? And given where our nation is headed, what does it mean to speak His Word faithfully? We'll tackle that and more with Shane Idleman, founder and lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship, in Lancaster and Leona Valley, California. Join us for Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 17 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Shane Idleman (A Crisis of Leadership in the Pulpits)

Michael Woolworth

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis takes aim at Critical Race Theory with his new "Stop W.O.K.E. Act," and the Left is not happy. We'll talk about it. Plus: A growing number of Americans say they have no religion, largely at the expense of Protestants, while some "conservative" Supreme Court justices just denied religious-liberty exemptions to New York's vaccine mandate. And Canada bans therapy for people with unwanted same-sex attraction. All next time on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 16 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Gov. DeSantis' Stop WOKE Act - Michael Woolworth (Bibles)

Jerusalem is at the heart of Messianic prophecy and redemptive history. But do we really understand its glorious future according to Bible prophecy? I'll discuss it with Dr. Randall Price, distinguished research professor of Biblical and Judaic Studies at Liberty University and author of,  "Jerusalem in Prophecy: God's Stage for the Final Drama." Plus: The marginalizing of the unvaccinated is taking some disturbing new turns. We'll discuss that and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 15 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Randall Price (Jerusalem in Prophecy)

Lina Abujamra

President Biden is blaming the recent tornado destruction on man-made climate change, but the historical and scientific data say otherwise. We'll talk about it. Plus: Dr. Lina Abujamra discusses her book, "Fractured Faith: Finding Your Way Back to God in an Age of Deconstruction." That and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 14 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Lina Abujamra (Finding Your Way Back to God)

Matthew Whitaker

Nick Searcey

What is the inside story on how the U.S. Department of Justice tried to subvert President Trump and remove him from the White House through the Russian collusion and Ukrainian phone call hoaxes? And is there any hope for eradicating the Deep State? I'll talk it over with Matthew Whitaker, former Acting Attorney General of the United States and author of the new book, "Above the Law."  Plus: Pastor Nick Searcey discusses "The Generosity Secret." And Focus on the Family's Jeff Johnston shares some ways parents can protect their children from radical influences in public schools. That and more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 13 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Matthew Whitaker (Russian Hoax) Nick Searcey (Generosity)

Robert Reilly

Chip Ingram

Some political philosophers claim America is in crisis because its foundation was built upon the Enlightenment. But what is the true lineage of the ideas, including the truth about God, that made America possible? Robert Reilly, director of the Westminster Institute, joins me to talk about his book, "America on Trial." Plus: Chip Ingram, teaching pastor and CEO of Living on the Edge, discusses who we are in Christ. His book is called, "Discover Your True Self." That and more on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 10 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Robert Reilly (The Founding) Chip Ingram (Your True Self)

Eddie Scarry

George Shamblin

Christians are in a race toward heaven, with an eye toward attaining the prize of eternal life in Jesus Christ. But what do we owe to those who have raced before us, and are we doing all we can to keep passing the baton of faith to others? George Shamblin joins me to talk about it and his book, "The Relay: Passing Along Your Faith in the Race to Save Christianity from Extinction." Plus: Eddie Scarry, commentary writer at the Washington Examiner, joins me to discuss his book, "Privileged Victims: How America’s Culture Fascists Hijacked the Country and Elevated Its Worst People." That and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 09 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - George Shamblin (Your Legacy) Eddie Scarry (Culture)

Anthony Esolen

Brant Hansen

The radical sexual insanity of our culture has helped to demolish the Western Mind. I'll talk it over with Dr. Anthony Esolen, professor at Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts and author of, "Sex and the Unreal City." Plus: Brant Hansen explains why it's understanding how bad we are that makes the gospel such good news. He'll join me to talk about his book, "The Truth About Us." That's next time on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 08 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Anthony Esolen (Sexual Insanity) Brant Hansen (Gospel)

Daniel Henderson

What are we to make of all the scandals involving pastors, and how do we get back to stressing biblical and moral integrity in the pulpit? Daniel Henderson joins me to talk about it and his book, "Glorious Finish: Keeping Your Eye on the Prize of Eternity in a Time of Pastoral Failings."  Plus: Dr. Magdalena Battles on how to deal with destructive behaviors that cause problems at home. Her book is called, "6 Hidden Behaviors that Destroy Families." That's next time on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 07 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Daniel Henderson (Integrity) Magdalena Battles (Familes)

Wallace Henley

What kinds of spiritual dangers lie ahead with the advancement of artificial intelligence? I’ll discuss it with Wallace Henley, author of the book, “Who Will Rule the Coming ‘Gods?’” Plus: The newest call against so-called “conversion therapy” is to ban prayer for homosexuals. We’ll cover that and more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 06 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Wallace Henley (Artificial Intelligence)

I&#39;m a veteran and for the last three months when I&#39;ve tried to get healthcare at the VA clinic here in Arizona, the clinic is closed and I&#39;m told call and leave a message. I&#39;m on day three waiting for a callback. This is unacceptable and yet no one talks about it. Time for Janet to focus on this issue also.

Healtjcare

I must admit the host is passionate, but that passion clouds her understanding of how to view and thus treat other human beings. As believers we are called to be loving to ALL human beings regardless of what we think of their life choices. You can’t love people you call disgusting and what comes out of Janet Medford’s mouth is sometimes unloving.

Love your neighbor

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Jeff Kinley

Roger Gannam

The Bible says there have been many antichrists, but what should we know about the end-times coming of the capital-A Antichrist? Jeff Kinley joins me to talk about it and his book, "Interview with the Antichrist: His Hour Has Come." Plus: Liberty Counsel's Roger Gannam weighs in on the Supreme Court's consideration this week of the constitutionality of an important pro-life law in Louisiana. That and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

03 - 06 - 20 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Jeff Kinley (Antichrist) Roger Gannam (LA's Abortion Law)

Matt Walsh

As Christians are dying for their faith across the world, much of what passes for American Christianity is weak and worldly. Why aren't the lives of American Christians much different from those of their atheist neighbors, and what's the way back to the Lord? I'll talk it over with The Daily Wire's Matt Walsh, author of the book, "Church of Cowards: A Wake-Up Call to Complacent Christians." That and more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

03 - 23 - 20 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Matt Walsh (The State of American Christianity)

Hillary Morgan Ferrer

In training up our children the way they should go, how many of us mothers consider our duty to train them in Christian apologetics? I'll talk it over with Hillary Morgan Ferrer, author of "Mama Bear Apologetics." Plus: Drag queens are making their Super Bowl ad debut this weekend, while New York preschoolers will now be instructed on transgender and "queer" rights. I'll share my thoughts on that and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

01 - 30 - 20 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Hillary Morgan Ferrer (Instructing Children / Apologetics)

Al Baker

Is COVID-19 a judgment from God? Even more important, is it a wake-up call to bring the United States into a period of widespread revival and spiritual awakening? We'll consider those questions with evangelist, speaker and author the Rev. Al Baker. Plus: Vermont has told big-box retailers that they can't sell non-essential items in their stores during the coronavirus pandemic. So whatever happened to freedom? We'll talk about it all on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

04 - 03 - 20 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Al Baker (Is COVID God's Judgement) M. Woolworth (Bibles)

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