Janet Mefferd Today

Joe Biden and the Democrat Party have a radical plan to destroy America's suburbs through federal takeover and transformation. How do they plan to do it? We'll get the details from Tom DeWeese, president of the American Policy Center. Plus: How are coronavirus contact-tracing efforts across America violating your constitutional rights and setting the stage for a surveillance state? Veteran journalist Leo Hohmann will explain on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The University of Pennsylvania has now turned its cancel-culture sights on a statue of legendary colonial preacher George Whitefield, while network newscasts ignore the growing trend of violent attacks on churches in America. And there are more and more denouncements of white evangelicals, for alleged thoughtcrimes they've never even committed. How do we stop the Left's war on our nation? I'll talk it over with radio commentator and journalist Todd Starnes, author of "Culture Jihad." That and a lot more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Why are groups of girls across America suddenly coming out as "transgender?" I'll discuss it with Abigail Shrier, contributor at The Wall Street Journal, who outlines how Internet propaganda and peer pressure are setting up young women for a dangerous future in her book. "Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters." Plus: Morton Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America, explains why Israel must assert its sovereignty over the West Bank. That and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The U.S. Navy has reversed a policy banning Christians from attending in-person church services during the pandemic. We'll get the details from Mike Berry, deputy general counsel for First Liberty Institute. Plus: A Texas state agency is now advising residents to wear masks, even when they're home! Yet epidemiologist Dr. Andrew Bostom notes there's no scientific evidence to support compulsory mask wearing. He'll join me to talk about it on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Christians get their daily dose of church satire on the popular website, The Babylon Bee. The Babylon Bee's Kyle Mann joins me for a tongue-in-cheek discussion on how to achieve Christian perfection as we discuss his new book, "How to be a Perfect Christian: Your Comprehensive Guide to Flawless Spiritual Living." Plus Keith Ferrin discusses his new book, "How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible.” That’s all on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

With Marxist organizations in our streets and a member of Congress calling for tearing down the American system, can our nation be saved from socialism? I'll talk with former Sen. Jim DeMint about his new book: "Saving America from Socialism: How to Stop Progressive Attacks on Freedom." Plus: The Supreme Court this week handed Christians some great religious-liberty victories. We'll discuss that and more on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

New research shows the majority of born-again Christians in America don't feel a responsibility to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. How can this be, and how do we help restore the sense of urgency all Christians should have to evangelize? I'll talk it over with John Sorensen, president and CEO of Evangelism Explosion International. Plus: How do we make inroads with the gospel in a culture that has rejected the Lord? Not with more marketing techniques, but by returning to authentic Christianity. Rev. Melvin Tinker joins me to talk about it and his book, “A Lost God in a Lost World.” That’s all on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The serpent lied to Eve in the garden, and he's been lying to the human race ever since. What's the best biblical response to those lies that seem all too true in the moment? Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth from Revive Our Hearts joins me to discuss the updated version of her book, "Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free." Plus: How do we develop a strategy for being salt and light amid cultural decay? Pastor Michael Anthony, founder and president of Godfactor and author of "A Call for Courage," will stop by to discuss it. That's on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Is it possible for anyone to leave homosexuality behind and find freedom in Jesus Christ? It is indeed, but we don't often hear from the real people who experienced the lifestyle firsthand and left it behind to follow the Lord. George Carneal was enmeshed in homosexuality for 25 years and will join me to tell his story of Christian transformation as we discuss his book, "From Queer to Christ: My Journey Into the Light." Plus: How do proclaim Jesus in a culture of confusion? I'll talk about it with Abdu Murray, North America director of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and author of "Saving Truth: Finding Meaning and Clarity in a Post-Truth World." That's next time on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What is the link between Passover and the subsequent acts of God that have opened the door for both Jews and Gentiles to come to know the Messiah? Dr. Mitch Glaser, president of Chosen People Ministries, joins me to talk about it and his book, "Messiah in the Passover." Plus: Nancy Anderson explains how to put hedges around your marriage to prevent adultery. Her book is called, "Avoiding the Greener Grass Syndrome." That and more on the Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Israel is a high-profile target in a dangerous world, but what will the future hold in light of the current events surrounding the Holy Land in our day? I'll talk it over with author and Bible teacher Dr. Ron Rhodes, president of Reasoning from the Scriptures, as we discuss his latest book, "Israel on High Alert: What Can We Expect Next From the Middle East?" That and more on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How can the recovery of America's godly legacy help us to overcome what ails our nation today? I'll talk about it with Dr. Marshall Foster, president and founder of the World History Institute. We'll discuss the new book, "Land That I Love: Restoring Our Christian Heritage." Plus: The Supreme Court has ruled that states can't deny tuition grants to religious schools that they give to other private schools. We'll discuss that and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Louisiana's common-sense law requiring abortion providers to have nearby hospital admitting privileges. What happened to that pro-life court we all thought we had? We'll talk about it. Plus: Julie Kelly joins me to explain how the NeverTrumpers failed to take down the president. Her book is called "Disloyal Opposition." That and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Governments coerce, but people prosper best when they cooperate. What are the implications for economics and politics? I'll talk it over with the Foundation for Economic Education's Dr. Antony Davies, co-author of the book, "Cooperation and Coercion." Plus: A Nevada church is challenging its state's COVID-19 restrictions on worship while allowing casinos to operate. Alliance Defending Freedom's Ryan Tucker stops by to give us an update on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

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: A new study shows a majority of Americans don't believe human life is sacred. We'll discuss that and more on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The Southern Baptist Convention recently reported its biggest annual membership drop in more than a century. Is this a sign of general secularism, or are there some key reasons for the SBC downturn? Dr. Chuck Kelley, president emeritus at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, joins me to analyze what has really fueled the Southern Baptists' dilemma of decline and offers his thoughts on a possible rebirth. That's next time on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Did Jesus Christ really promote socialism, as so many progressives today would argue? Or does the Bible actually support private enterprise? I'll talk it over with economist and historian Lawrence Reed, author of the book, "Was Jesus a Socialist?" Plus: Should Christians really take comfort in the Supreme Court's assurances that the Bostock decision won't affect our religious freedom? I'll discuss it with Peter LaBarbera, president of Americans for Truth about Homosexuality, on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Amazon has blocked paid ads for a book challenging the transgender craze, while an ex-transgender's Christian testimony is booted from YouTube. How did "trans" ideology achieve its takeover of Western culture, anyway? We'll talk about it. Plus: Author Christopher Gieschen answers the question, "Is Evolution Compatible with Christianity?" We'll talk about that and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

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." That and much more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Are the events of the past few weeks only the first act of a new American civil war? And if so, how could this period of disorientation give way to further violence and mayhem? Janet talks it over with investigative reporter Leo Hohmann. Plus: Chick-fil-A's Dan Cathy says white people need to repent over racism. But what about his need for repentance over betraying Christians and abandoning Christian ministry funding to appease homosexual radicals? We'll discuss that and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.