Janet Mefferd Today

How did college campuses go from halls of learning to "safe spaces?" Dr. Everett Piper say it happened when higher education rejected absolute truth. He'll join me to talk about it as we discuss his book, "Not a Day Care: The Devastating Consequences of Abandoning Truth." Plus: Are we under God's judgment as a country? Jeff Kinley stops by to discuss his book, "The End of America? Bible Prophecy and a Country in Crisis." That and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY

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 Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

It's a foregone conclusion that Christians will face trials in this sinful world. The question is: How do we deal with these trials when they come our way? I'll discuss it with Dr. Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of First Baptist Dallas and author of the book, "Courageous: 10 Strategies for Thriving in a Hostile World." Plus: Barna research has revealed that two in five Christians attend multiple churches. That and more on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY

A shadowy private organization is training thousands of new abortionists -- and we're paying for it! Cheryl Sullenger from Operation Rescue joins me to talk about the Bixby Center for Reproductive Health at the University of California San Francisco. Plus: The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee has created a new task force to review the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. Could Dr. Russell Moore's job be in jeopardy? I'll talk about that and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The U.S. has just announced the launch of the International Religious Freedom Alliance. How effective will it be? I'll get some thoughts from David Curry, president and CEO of Open Doors USA. Plus: The Boy Scouts have filed for bankruptcy, after drowning in lawsuits from thousands of boys who were sexually abused by its scoutmasters and leaders. But what about the moral bankruptcy that preceded the group's implosion? We'll discuss that and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY

The Southern Baptist Convention is abuzz about the launch of the new Conservative Baptist Network. Will God use this group to help lead the convention away from its progressive Wokeness and back to the Bible? We'll get some thoughts from the network's spokesman, Pastor Brad Jurkovich. Plus: BigEva elites roll out a new media strategy to push pro-life evangelicals into voting for progressives in 2020. I'll talk about that and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The world is paying rapt attention to China when it comes to the coronavirus. So why is it ignoring that communist nation's heinous crimes against Christians, Muslims and other religious groups? Bioethicist Wesley J. Smith joins me to talk about it. Plus: Virginia House Democrats walk out on a bold pastor who warned them of God's wrath over abortion and so-called "gay" marriage. We'll talk about that and more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

From Drag Queen Story Hours to depraved sex-ed curriculum, sexual radicals are increasingly targeting our children's hearts and minds. Peter LaBarbera, president of Americans for Truth about Homosexuality, brings us the latest news and explains how parents can find out more about saving our kids at the upcoming God's Voice Conference, set for April 17-18 in Oklahoma City. That and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Ambassador Callista Gingrich recently hosted the opening session of the new Abrahamic Faiths Initiative, with the goal of "facilitating discussions among faith leaders to advance peace and mutual respect." But Islamic expert Dr. Andrew Bostom joins me to explain why this movement is nothing more than submission to Islam. Plus: The House may revive the long-dead ERA. Kristan Hawkins from Students for Life brings us up to speed on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The Lord Jesus Christ experienced the greatest of all betrayals when His disciple Judas sold Him out for 30 pieces of silver. What can we learn from Scripture about how to respond when we've been betrayed? Phil Waldrep, founder and CEO of Phil Waldrep Ministries, stops by to discuss his book, "Beyond Betrayal." Plus: Those who ask how Christians could vote for Donald Trump might want to ask how Christians could vote for any of his radical opponents. We'll discuss that and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

It can be tempting sometimes to speak the truth about God's Word but discount the need to do it with love. Yet Scripture is clear that Christians must embody love and grace. How do we do it? Pastor John Crotts joins me to talk about it and his book, "Graciousness: Tempering Truth With Love." Plus: June Hunt from Hope for the Heart brings a biblical perspective to bear on the issue of domestic violence and what the Lord is really trying to teach us in Ephesians 5. That and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Believe it or not, millions of today still don't know who Jesus really is, and many portraits of Him in modern life are misleading. What are the major portrayals of Jesus found in the earliest historical sources? Dr. John Dickson, co-director of the Centre for Public Christianity at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, will join me to talk about it and his book, "A Doubter's Guide to Jesus." Plus: Dr. Richard Belcher Jr., professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, stops by to discuss trusting God while suffering. We'll discuss his commentary: "Job: The Mystery of Suffering and God's Sovereignty." That and more next time on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How are America's progressive elites abusing their power for the enrichment of themselves, their families and their donors? Peter Schweizer, president fo the Government Accountability Institute, joins me to talk about it and his book, "Profiles in Corruption." Plus: Diarmaid MacCulloch stops by to talk about his book, "Thomas Cromwell: A Revolutionary Life." That and more on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The appointment of a new Woke archbishop in the Church of England is evidence of the triumph of cultural Marxism. We'll find out why from the Rev. Melvin Tinker, senior minister of St. John Newland, Hull, in the UK. Plus: The Military Religious Freedom Foundation is targeting a Christian chaplain's leadership series. We'll get reaction from Mike Berry, general counsel at First Liberty Institute. That and more on Thursday's next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How do we navigate the valley of sorrow and find comfort in Jesus Christ? Colin Smith, president of Unlocking the Bible, will join me to talk about it and his book, "For All Who Grieve." Plus: The UK may have left the European Union, but it's clear from its cancellation of appearances by evangelist Franklin Graham that the real master it needs to shed is Big Gay. I'll explain why on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How do we return to our first love, Jesus Christ? I'll talk it over with Dr. Tom Phillips, vice president of The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and author of the book, "Ignite Your Passion for Jesus: Your Guide to Experience Personal Revival." Plus: A new Southern Baptist small-group curriculum focuses on "The Church and the Racial Divide." But is this just another means of pushing Critical Race Theory? You'll hear what some of the editors had to say about it. That's on the Tuesday's edition of JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The beloved children's TV show "Sesame Street" has announced it will feature an appearance by a cross-dressing LGBT activist. Is there any remaining doubt that sexual radicals want our children's hearts and minds? I'll talk about it. And women across America will unite in prayer on Feb. 15 during the She Loves Out Loud event. President and organizer Diane Strack joins me to share the details. Plus: How can we make and keep relationships that matter? Radio host and author Kim Wier stops by to discuss her book, "The Art of Friendship." That's on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

With the push for social justice and Critical Theory at college campuses, intellectual diversity is dying. Can it be revived? Dr. Corey Miller, CEO of Ratio Christi, will be tackling that question with an atheist professor at some upcoming campus events; he'll join me to talk about it. Plus: Nigel Farage's Brexit speech at the EU highlights the importance of keeping America sovereign and free, especially in light of new videos exposing Bernie Sanders' campaign field organizers as radical revolutionary sympathizers. We'll discuss that and more on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

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.

The Book of Exodus recounts one of the biggest miracles in the entire Bible: the parting of the Red Sea. What does modern evidence show us about where and how God dramatically saved the Israelities from the pursuing Egyptian Army? Timothy Mahoney, director of the new film, "Patterns of Evidence: The Red Sea Miracle," joins me to talk about it. Plus: A progressive worship leader has released a song shaming conservative Trump voters, under the guise of a "hymn." We'll talk about that and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.