Archived Episodes

Answers in Genesis researcher and apologist Bodie Hodge doesn’t find the heat alarming. As public policy debates swirl around the issues of life, religious liberty and sexual orientation and gender identity, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission’s (ERLC) president says there’s room for believers to be heard on the local and national level. And, when 71-year-old James Harper was baptized at Adairville Baptist Church a few weeks ago, it was the answer to more than 15 years of prayer from his friends and family, including his father-in-law.

In June, the pro-life movement celebrated the one-year anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. And, a Lifeway Bible study on Baptist Press talks about the importance of disciples making disciples.

More state legislatures have enacted laws this year to protect minors and women, as well as to ensure competitive fairness in sports, in response to the transgender rights movement. Send Relief is helping feed refugees fleeing the escalating civil conflict in Sudan that international leaders say threatens a full-scale civil war. And, The IMB is asking for believers to pray for fellow believers in North Africa and the Middle East where Christian churches are illegal.

African American Christians score 10 percent higher than all other Christians in spiritual vitality, a new scale of holistic spiritual health the American Bible Society introduced in its 2023 State of the Bible report. In an informative and encouraging discussion, a group of missions and prayer leaders took a look at the Asbury Awakening that happened earlier this year and the role prayer played in the movement. And, in a piece in the Baptist Press Toolbox, Danny Forshee writes, “Being maxed out will lead to burn out, and when you are burned out in ministry, you are unhealthy. Allow me to offer three practical tips to help you make some changes in your schedule so you can at least take one day off a week.”

Jesus said the gates of hell will not prevail against His Church, but sleet and hail will keep many churchgoers out of the pew on a Sunday. Karen Abercrombie, who stole hearts as prayer warrior Miss Clara in “War Room,” is known to a select few as “Mama Karen.” And, Even amid despair, God has a plan. A Lifeway Bible Study talks about how God rescues His people.

What is being called a generational flood is threatening much of New England. Out of the 7,100 languages that exist, the Bible has been translated into more than 700, making it the most-translated book in the world. And, how can you live so that you are a light for Christ? Vance Pitman offers three ideas in BP Toolbox piece.

What is being called a generational flood is threatening much of New England. Out of the 7,100 languages that exist, the Bible has been translated into more than 700, making it the most-translated book in the world. And, how can you live so that you are a light for Christ? Vance Pitman offers three ideas in BP Toolbox piece.

Two Supreme Court cases should have a positive impact on religious liberty in the U-S, according to a leading public policy group. Logged on to the new Threads app yet? It’s the competitor to Twitter that is connected to Instagram. And, were you able to make it to church yesterday? If not, Chuck Lawless offers some encouragement for you when it comes being a part of a local church.

Two Supreme Court cases should have a positive impact on religious liberty in the U-S, according to a leading public policy group. Logged on to the new Threads app yet? It’s the competitor to Twitter that is connected to Instagram. And, were you able to make it to church yesterday? If not, Chuck Lawless offers some encouragement for you when it comes being a part of a local church.