Janet Mefferd Today

After it ran in The New York Times Magazine, The 1619 Project was derided for its historical inaccuracies and false claims about "racist" America. Now, it's pushing that same propaganda into K-12 schools. How can we make sure our children learn the truth about U.S. history? Dr. Mary Grabar joins me to talk about it and her book, "Debunking the 1619 Project." Plus: Amazon's Jeff Bezos is investing in a company wanting to extend humanity's lifespan, while a former Walmart executive wants to build the first Woke city. Why are so many elites obsessed with utopian visions that can't hold a candle to God's true plan for eternal life? That and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Newly uncovered documents show that Dr. Anthony Fauci's government agency did fund gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, despite his denials. This, amid a growing global push for COVID-19 vaccine mandates and passports. What's the truth about the elites who are tyrannizing and threatening us in the name of "public health?" I'll talk it over with Patrick Wood, editor-in-chief at Technocracy News and Trends and founder of Citizens for Free Speech. That's on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

It's been 20 years since Islamic terrorists murdered nearly 3,000 Americans in the 9/11 attacks on our nation. One of those Americans was Shelly Genovese Calhoun's husband, Steve Genovese, who worked on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower. Today, Shelly reflects on how the Lord has sustained and blessed her and her family in the aftermath of such a dark day. She'll share her thoughts from her book, "Twice Blessed," on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The Lord Jesus Christ said He is the way, the truth and the life. But efforts to contextualize the gospel of Jesus Christ sometimes end diminishing or eliminating the central truth that salvation only comes through the cross. Dr. Steven Lawson, president and founder of OnePassion Ministries, joins me as we discuss, “Preaching an Exclusive Gospel in an Inclusive Age.” Be sure to join us for Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Is there a biblical theology of parenting? Israel Wayne, founder of Family Renewal, joins me to discuss it and his book, "Raising Them Up." Plus: Two Leftist teachers in California were removed from their classrooms this week after families railed to school officials about their radical political antics. Is this the start of a new era of parents taking back control of their schools? We'll talk about it on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Pro-lifers rejoice as Texas has become the first state to ban nearly all abortions. We’ll talk about it. Plus: How are Christians faring in a dangerous, Taliban-led Afghanistan? Terry Ascott, founder of the SAT-7 media ministry, gives us an update. And pastor Paul Tautges discusses his book, “When Disability Hits Home.” Join us for Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How can our faith in the Lord help us move from guilt to repentance or from anxiety to peace? Dr. Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist Dallas, joins me to talk about it and his book, “Invincible.” Plus: Details on the Afghanistan catastrophe are emerging, showing even more deception from the president who routinely promised that “we leave no one behind.” That and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What effect will Biden's disaster in Afghanistan have on the ability of our allies to trust the U.S., especially when China is threatening Taiwan? The Family Research Council's Bob Fu, president of ChinaAid, will weigh in. And U.S. troops have testified that the administration has misrepresented the facts on military personnel's vaccine status and isn't taking freedom of religion seriously, either. We'll talk about that and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How can we best promote the pro-life cause in today's "shout your abortion" world? Shawn Carney, CEO of 40 Days for Life, explains how to defend life as we discuss his book, "What to Say When: The Complete New Guide to Discussing Abortion." Plus: Southern Baptist Convention president Ed Litton is giving some outrageous new excuses for why his serial sermon plagiarism isn't that big of a deal. And how should teachers instruct students about the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 Islamic terrorist attacks on America? A Virginia Department of Education webinar advises them to focus on "anti-Muslim racism." We'll talk about it all on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

As the Biden Administration becomes increasingly totalitarian over COVID-19 mandates, Tea Party Patriots Action is rallying Americans this weekend to protest these blatant attacks on our freedom. TPPA's Bill Pascoe will join me to talk about it. Plus: Is there a hidden code built into mathematics? Christian astrophysicist Dr. Jason Lisle joins me to talk about it and his latest book, "Fractals: The Secret Code of Creation." That's on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

America is more divided today than perhaps ever before. Could it be time for a national breakup? Frank Buckley, foundation professor at George Mason University's Scalia School of Law, joins me to talk about it and his book, "American Secession." Plus: Dr. Frank Moncher from the Culture of Life Foundation reveals why living together before marriage harms individuals and families. That's next time on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What can we do to help shape our teenagers to love the Lord and live lives that honor Him? I'll talk about it with teen culture expert Jeffrey Dean, author of: "Raising Successful Teens: How to Help Your Child Honor God and Live Wisely." Plus: President Teddy Roosevelt founded the Progressive Party of 1912, but was he really as liberal as so many claim? Biographer Daniel Ruddy paints a different picture and says Roosevelt was actually guided by conservative principles. We'll talk about his book, "Theodore the Great: Conservative Crusader," on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What does it mean to have Christ formed in us and to grow in Christlikeness? Brian Hedges, lead pastor of Redeemer Church, joins me to discuss his book, "To Be Like Jesus." Plus: More than 60 percent of young, presumably "born-again Christians" in America think Buddha and Muhammed are valid paths to salvation. We'll talk about that and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The FBI has found "scant evidence" that the U.S. Capitol breach in January was a premeditated plot and no evidence that former President Trump was involved in organizing it, Reuters reports. What are the implications of this bombshell report? We'll talk about it. Plus: Josh Glaser discusses his book, "Treading Boldly through a Pornographic World." That and more on Monday'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: What are the roots of what ails academia? Dr. John Ellis, distinguished professor emeritus at the University of California, Santa Cruz, will discuss his book, "The Breakdown of Higher Education: How it Happened, the Damage it Does and What Can Be Done." That's on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Politically correct radicals have used the tools of speech, censorship and liberty to wage war against our civilization. Yet in the name of "free speech," many conservatives have failed to fight back in defense of virtue and truth. Michael Knowles joins me to discuss it and his book, "Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds." And the president of the Human Rights Campaign is in hot water for helping Gov. Andrew Cuomo take aim at one of his female accusers. Will HRC-supporting companies jump ship on this sexually radical organization? Scott Shepard, director of the Free Enterprise Project, will stop by to talk about it on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Suspected terrorists are crossing the border into America at an unprecedented level, according to the outgoing Border Patrol chief. And Florida Sen. Rick Scott, the Senate GOP chairman, is the latest politician to suggest invoking the 25th Amendment to impeach President Biden. We'll talk about it all. Plus: With all our societal turmoil, are Americans becoming more receptive to the gospel? John Sorensen, president of Evangelism Explosion, will join me to talk about his ministry's Equip America events. Don't miss Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Former President Trump calls on Joe Biden to "resign in disgrace" as others join the chorus over Biden's catastrophic U.S. troop withdrawal plan in Afghanistan. We'll bring you the latest details. Plus: How might the Taliban's resurgence be interpreted through a scriptural lens as we near the 20th anniversary of 9/11? Mitch Glaser, president of Chosen People Ministries, joins me to talk about it and his upcoming event, "9/11 and the New Middle East." That's on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY

The Biden Administration is scrambling to save face after the president's disastrous decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan has plunged the country into the Taliban's hands. And even the Leftist media is laying blame on Biden, who just weeks ago denied his decision would ever lead to a situation comparable to Vietnam. We'll talk about it. Plus: Dr. Matthew Stanford discusses his book, "Madness and Grace : A Practical Guide for Pastoral Care and Serious Mental Illness" on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

With church membership rates in decline and spiritual and moral anarchy on the rise in America, how do Christian parents ground the next generation in God's Word and prepare them to take a bold stand for Christ in the uncertain days ahead? Ken Ham, CEO and founder of Answers in Genesis-US, joins me to talk about it and his book, "Divided Nation: Cultures in Chaos & A Conflicted Church." Join us for Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.