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.

9 - 29 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Costi Hinn (Healing and God's Plan) Phil Bell (Parenting)

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In our post-Christian society, it's more vital than ever that God's people proclaim the name of Jesus Christ. But how do we stand against all the hostility? I'll talk about it with Dr. Erwin Lutzer, pastor emeritus of The Moody Church and author of, "We Will Not Be Silenced." Plus: How can you be sure you're really a Christian? Mike Gendron from Proclaiming the Gospel joins me to talk about how to be saved. That's next time on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 31 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Erwin Lutzer (Proclaiming Christ) Mike Gendron (Salvation)

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: It's the best-selling book of all time, but is the Bible reliable and truthful? I'll talk it over with Dr. Harold Sala, founder of Guidelines International and author of the book, "Can You Trust the Bible?" That and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 29 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Harold Senkbeil (Christ and Calamity) Harold Sala (Bible)

The Puritans of the 17th and 18th centuries left behind some of the most God-honoring, Christ-exalting literature the church has ever known. What made these men such godly influences, and how can reading their works help us grow and mature in Jesus Christ? Dr. Don Kistler, founder of Northampton Press, joins me to talk about why we should read the Puritans ... today! That's next time on Thursday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

12 - 30 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Don Kistler (Why We Should Read the Puritans)

If God is good, why is there evil? And why didn’t God stop man from sinning in the first place? We’ll get a biblical perspective on these and other questions from Scott Christensen, associate pastor of Kerrville Bible Church in Kerrville, Texas. His book is called: “What About Evil? A Defense of God’s Sovereign Glory.” Join us for Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY

12 - 28 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Scott Christensen (God's Sovereign Glory)

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." Plus: Pastor Matthew LaMaster discusses his book, "Of Guilt and Grace."That and much more on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY

9 - 29 - 21 - Janet - Mefferd - Today - Costi Hinn (Healing and God's Plan) Phil Bell (Parenting)

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