Janet Mefferd Today

Having just unleashed the FBI on parents over their opposition to Critical Race Theory in public schools, Attorney General Merrick Garland is now caught in a massive conflict of interest on the subject. We'll talk about it. Plus: A Pfizer whistleblower exposes the hidden ties between its COVID-19 vaccine and aborted babies. And we'll discuss why one critic rightly calls the exiting National Institutes of Health's director Francis Collins, a professing Christian, an "appalling moral failure." That and more on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Boys are under siege in a culture obsessed with gender neutrality and so-called "toxic masculinity." How can Christian parents and leaders encourage boys to embrace their God-given masculinity? Trail Life USA CEO Mark Hancock joins me to talk about his book, "Let Boys Be Boys." Plus: Michael Flannery from the Discovery Institute discuss his book, "Nature's Prophet." That and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How do we pray effectively for our nation, our neighbors and for ourselves? Anne Graham Lotz joins me to talk about it and her book, "The Daniel Prayer." Plus: Author Michele Howe on the search for authentic and biblical friendship. Her book is called "Navigating the Friendship Maze." That and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How did former President Reagan's Christian values and concept of a universal kingdom of God shape his politics? Dr. David Byrne, adjunct professor of history at California Baptist University, joins me to discuss it and his book, "Ronald Reagan: An Intellectual Biography." Plus: How can we maintain a steady course in following Jesus throughout our lives? Pastor Andrew Randall will talk about it and his book, "Following Jesus: The Essentials of Christian Discipleship." That's next time on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Is it possible to uncover the truth about the Lord Jesus Christ using the same method a detective would employ on a real, missing-body murder case? Cold-case homicide detective and popular Christian speaker J. Warner Wallace shares the investigative strategy he uses to show why Jesus Christ was the singular most important person in human history. His book is called, "Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible." That's next time on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Alabama recently lifted its longtime ban on yoga instruction in the public schools, with lawmakers emphasizing that chanting and meditation won't be allowed. But former yoga instructor-turned-Christian Mike Shreve is among those working to reinstate the ban, as he warns of the spiritual dangers of yoga and its unbreakable connection to Hinduism. He'll join me to explain. Plus: Pastor Jeff Manion joins me to discuss his book, "Dream Big, Think Small." That's next time on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Why did the Christian philosopher Dr. William Lane Craig recently cast doubt on the historical Adam and the literal reading of Genesis 1-11? And why is it a biblical non-negotiable to hold to the historicity of Adam and the Book of Genesis? We'll get reaction from Dr. Owen Strachan, provost and research professor of theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary. Plus: What are the 18 distinctives of Jesus Christ? Cecil Price stops by to discuss his book, "The Unique One," on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Prosperity preachers would have us believe that if the Lord doesn't heal us of our illnesses, we just didn't have enough faith. But what does the Bible really teach us about healing and God's purposes in our earthly pain? Pastor Costi Hinn joins me to talk about it and his book, "More Than a Healer: Not the Jesus You Want, but the Jesus You Need." Plus: How can churches collaborate with moms and dads to disciple their children? Phil Bell discusses his book, "The Family Ministry Playbook for Partnering with Parents." That's next time on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How many people know about the huge hoax that some big groups are perpetrating before lawmakers to ban therapy for people with unwanted same-sex attraction? Christopher Doyle, Executive Director of the Institute for Healthy Families, joins me to discuss his book, "The War on Psychotherapy." Plus: What should we know about the lesser-known figures in the Bible who served vital roles in the spread of Christianity to the world? Ryan Lokkesmoe, lead pastor of Real Hope Community Church, joins me to discuss his book, "Paul and His Team: What the Early Church Can Teach Us About Leadership and Influence." That's next time on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Why is the biblical canon closed? Who was Cain’s wife? And what did James mean when he wrote, “faith without works is dead?” Dr. Alex McFarland joins me to answer these and many other important queries about Scripture as we discuss his book, “100 Bible Questions and Answers.” Be sure to join us for Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Critical Race Theorists decry "colonialism" as a sweeping historical evil. But what is the historical truth? I'll talk it over with Dr. Bruce Gilley, professor of political science at Portland State University and author of: "The Last Imperialist." Plus: Two Afghan evacuees to America have just been charged with child sex crimes and domestic abuse, and some argue this is just the start of widespread social unrest. We'll discuss that and more on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

A number of "faith leaders" have stepped forward to condemn religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccines. What do they get wrong about religious conscience, the Bible and the Constitution? Harry Mihet, Liberty Counsel's vice president of legal affairs, joins me to weigh in. Plus: Christianity Today recently argued that married couples need the help of so-called "sexual minorities" to strengthen their relationships. We'll put that claim under the light of Scripture with Peter LaBarbera, president of Americans for Truth about Homosexuality. That's on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Why did the House Republican Conference express support for a bill that would require women to register for the draft? Plus: Why is the abortion industry using outdated science in the brief it's filed in the Dobbs late-term-abortion case coming before the Supreme Court? Chuck Donovan, president of the Charlotte Lozier Institute, joins me to discuss. And Tim Winter, president of the Parents Television and Media Council, explains the changes needed to protect our children during online media streaming. That and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Big Tech and academia aren’t just crushing political dissent; they’re also suppressing peer-reviewed science challenging Darwin’s theory of evolution. I’ll talk it over with Dr. Casey Luskin, associate director for the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute. Plus: Contrary to the views of some faith leaders, opting out of the COVID-19 vaccine with a religious exemption is both constitutional and important. I’ll explain why on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

In the last few years, evangelicals have become fascinated with the Enneagram, described as an ancient system of personality typing that helps people interpret the world and manage their emotions. But in fact, the Enneagram is rooted in mysticism and occultism - and isn't even ancient! We'll get a biblical perspective on the issue from Don Veinot, president of Midwest Christian Outreach and co-author of "Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret." That's on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What's the connection between Dr. John Piper's doctrine of "Christian hedonism" and the use of the term "same-sex-attracted Christian" by The Gospel Coalition's Sam Allberry? I'll discuss it with Enoch Burke, author of the book, "The Hedonism and Homosexuality of John Piper and Sam Allberry: The Truth of Scripture." That's on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How did the Lord deliver one man out of the gang life and a criminal history to new life in Jesus? I’ll discuss it with Casey Diaz, author of, “The Shot Caller: A Latino Gangbanger’s Miraculous Escape from a Life of Violence to a New Life in Christ.” Plus: What do Christians today need to learn from the Puritans? Lewis Allen, pastor of Hope Church Huddersfield in England, stops by to talk about it and his book, "The Glory of Grace." Join us for Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Joshua fit the battle of Jericho, but how does the Book of Joshua show us God's faithfulness to His covenant and point us to Jesus Christ? Pastor and Dr. Rhett Dodson joins me to talk about his book, "Every Promise of Your Word: The Gospel According to Joshua." Plus: Jen Forsthoff discusses her book, "Chosen for Charlie: When God Gifts You with a Special-Needs Child." That's on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How do we spot the five fatal worldviews and respond to them biblically? Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, joins me to talk about it and his book, "The Secret Battle of Ideas About God." Plus: Pastor Robert J. Morgan, teaching pastor of The Donelson Fellowship in Nashville, will join me to discuss his book, The Strength You Need : The Twelve Great Strength Passages of the Bible." That's on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Twenty years after the 9/11 attacks on America by Islamic terrorists, are we looking at the fall of America rather than its victory over jihad? I'll talk it over with Brigitte Gabriel, founder of ACT for America. Plus: Leftist evangelicals are reigniting their interfaith pushes and "refugee" guilt-trip lectures as unvetted Afghans flood into our nation. What can we learn from the life of Hezekiah at a moment like this? Join us for Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.