Another pro-Muslim refugee gathering has taken place among evangelical leaders. But why should the church be on guard against their rhetoric? Faith McDonnell from the Institute on Religion and Democracy joins me to explain. Plus: What should we make of the controversy surrounding Sen. Ted Cruz on the issue of tithing? We'll talk about it on Monday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

It's the 43rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. But how many of us know the real story behind the ruling? Roger Resler joins me to bring us all up to speed as we discuss his book, "Compelling Interest." Plus: Apologist and author Dave Sterrett stops by to discuss his new initiative to train the church on defending the sanctity of human life. Don't miss the Friday edition of JANET MEFFERD TODAY!

Liberty Institute reports that 2015 was the most hostile year to religious freedom in American history. Will we remain one nation under God in 2016? We’ll get the details from Ken Klukowski, Liberty Institute’s director of strategic affairs. Plus: WORLD magazine’s J.C. Derrick discusses the forward momentum of the pro-life movement. That and more on Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How can we defend the Christian faith with gentleness and respect? Michael Sherrard joins me to discuss his book, "Relational Apologetics." Plus: Why is the UK talking about threats to raid Sunday Schools? We'll talk about that and more on Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

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.” Plus: Planned Parenthood has sued the Center for Medical Progress over those undercover videos. Peter Breen, special counsel with the Thomas More Society, joins me to talk about it. That and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The Apostle Paul was a giant of the faith whose missionary letters gave us much of our New Testament. What should we know about his journey from Jewish persecutor of the church to Christian apostle? On the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY, Dr. Guy Waters, professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, will tell us as we examine the life and theology of Paul. You won’t want to miss the next edition of JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

What are the most dangerous countries on earth for Christians today? Open Doors USA is out with its 2016 World Watch List, ranking the 50 worst countries for Christian persecution. David Curry, president and CEO of Open Doors, will join me to share the details. Plus: Bruce Smith, president of Wycliffe Associates, discusses how a new process is revolutionizing Bible translation. That and more on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

The so-called Evangelical Left is growing in power and influence in both our churches and our media subculture. How are they promoting a repackaged version of Christianity, and what does God’s Word have to say about it? I’ll talk it over with Chelsen Vicari, Evangelical Program Director for the Institute on Religion and Democracy and author of “Distortion.” That and more on Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

We’re surrounded today by a growing hostility to Christianity – and yet God has called us to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to our very dark world. On the next edition of JANET MEFFERD TODAY, pastor and Christian musician Steve Camp will be my guest. We’ll explore what God’s Word has to say about how to be salt and light and how to conduct ourselves in an increasingly pagan America. That’s on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Is America just a country with a superiority complex, or are we really an exceptional City on a Hill? On the next edition of JANET MEFFERD TODAY, Dr. John Wilsey from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary joins me to trace the historical and theological meaning behind American exceptionalism. His book is called, “American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea.” That and more on Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.