Bold and Blunt

It's bad enough Halloween has become a major holiday in America, and has grown far beyond the one-day affair it was originally designed. But selling Halloween stuff in August? That's going a bit too far. And really, if you consider how Christmas has been watered down, and Thanksgiving pushed to the side, because too many in America now see those holidays as offensive, the fact that Halloween has been stretched to last months is a frightening commentary on society as a whole. It says we care more about demonic celebrations than remembering God. Guest GraceAnna Castleberry has created a devotional to counter the Elf on a Shelf game so popular at Christmas, called Manger in Danger, and it's her intent to help put back the Christ in Christmas.

Too many women perceive the Bible as a bit heavy on the side of patriarchy -- and it's actually a stumbling block to faith for some. But this idea of God loving women, but loving men just a little bit more -- or of God seeing men and women as equals, but that men are just a little bit more favored in His eyes -- is s lie of the devil. And in America, especially, where equality is enshrined in the political world, in the courts, in the corporate world and in the culture, the idea of God's blessings being unequally applied based on gender is a tool for feminists to call for atheism. Daniah Greenberg, with "Biblical Feminism," tells the truths about God's regard for men and women.

A new poll shows the number of American adults turning to Christian media for their trusted source of news is on the upswing. And that's all good news for a nation founded on a quest for religious freedom, and made exceptional by the idea of God-given rights and liberties. Getting news with a Bible-based perspective only sharpens the ability of Americans to see the God-given versus the government-granted and apply the proper perspective immediately. Troy Miller, CEO of NRB, speaks about the surge of Christian media.

What's it take to overcome challenges in life? We all want what the Bible promises -- that supernatural peace that surpasses all understanding. But sometimes life becomes so dark, achieving such peace and moving on with success seems impossible. Alison Maloni, author of "Rising Above," has spoken with some of the most resilient women in recent times and says a common theme exists among those who do overcome -- and it's this key trait: faith.

If someone told you that you could become wealthy -- would you believe it? Too many people have put themselves in small, tight boxes called disbelief and doubt, in some cases because of the way they were raised; in other cases because the challenges of life have beat them down; and in still other cases because of situations they have brought on themselves. But as Erik Weir says, attitude will get you almost everything -- attitude, and some sound financial management and growth skills he teaches in his book, "Who's Eating My Pie?"

For decades, church leaders have been told they can talk about policy and politics from their pews, but if they dare mention candidates' names -- if they dare endorse any particular candidates -- they better watch out: the IRS could strip them of their tax exemption. So over the years, churches, out of an abundance of caution, have largely stayed away from politics. Well, all that seems about to change. The Johnson Amendment, as the rule is called, is about to be repealed, and church leaders will soon experience a restoration of rights that never should have been stripped in the first place. Dave Kubal, with Intercessors for America, speaks about his legal fight to overturn the Johnson Amendment.

In 1980, there was only one country in the world that based its government on sharia law. Today, there are 35. And one need only look to the problems confronting Europe to see how chaotic society becomes when sharia principles are forced into a nation's political system. It's not hyperbolic to warn what could happen here in America if sharia isn't nipped in the bud before it roots and spreads. Brad Brandon, CEO of Across Nigeria, discusses why sharia is growing so quickly

Satan is alive, active and on a campaign to deliver fake news wherever, whenever and to whomever he can -- and it's incumbent on Christians to call out sin and not allow it to fester and grow. First is recognizing sin, though. And in today's atmosphere, where sin is not only tolerated, but actually cheered, delivering truth to those who need it is a radical act. Pastor, author and radio host Jeff Schreve discusses his new "The Devil's Newsroom," and ways to counter Satan's lies.

It's bad enough Democrats spent time, tax dollars and too much time and tax dollars investigating Donald Trump for faked, drummed-up and fabricated charges and accusations during his first presidency. But again? Once more, Democrats are trying to completely dismantle all-things-MAGA and prevent President Trump from enacting the very agenda for which he was elected to enact. But nowadays, Democrats have a new weapon. They call it the courts. Alex Swoyer, an attorney who covers legal matters for The Washington Times, has a new book, "Lawless Lawfare," and she discusses the attacks on Team Trump, as well as the recent resurrection of Obergefell v. Hodges and whether same-sex unions will once again become matters for states and voters to decide.