Very excited as Fox News' Chief Religion Correspondent to launch this podcast based on my book, Lighthouse Faith: God as a Living Reality in a World Immersed in Fog.  I've called this podcast, Lighthouse Faith: Moving Forward in Truth and Love.... to see if we can understand the real foundational causes behind the news stories we here.. and understand how each story has a spiritual element. .. A spiritual core. It's an opportunity to  explore the universal spirit of faith, beliefs, science & religion, religion & politics in a setting that allows for long and deep discussions. This introduction podcast includes my take on religion and beliefs... and joining me in the latter half is a longtime friend Pastor Don Davidson from First Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA.. who talks about the challenges of ministering to a congregation steeped in a secular world view.

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Surveys show a rising number of  people do not adhere to any organized faith tradition. And while it's easy to point blame at technology or secular individualism... Dr. Peter Kreeft, a feisty philosophy professor and author.. blames an historical event that began five centuries ago next month: The Protestant Reformation.

Kreeft say, "Even from a secular point of view the single most defining  feature of  Modern Western civilization is the decline of religion. And Christianity used to define Western Civilization. And the reformation is the most tragic event and split in the history of Christianity."

The Reformation did pave the way a separation of church and state, but it also put Christianity on a splintering course to where today there are thousands of different denominations.

Kreeft and I discuss his book 'Catholics and Protestants, What Can We Learn From Each Other.'

While he offer hope, he also gives Christians a warning, saying, "If the Bible is right and the Church is Christ's body, invisible mystical body then we're tearing his flesh from his bones."

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In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, we fight to understand a murderer's motive. And many times we hear the words 'pure evil' to describe the act of lone gunman Stephen Paddock.

What is evil? Where does it come from? Why if God is good does he allow it?

Theologian and author Dr. John Rankin, founder of Theological Education Institute International, explores with Lauren, the nature of evil, including his own personal encounters with a real demonic presence.

Part 1 of 2

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Faith, politics and baseball... Three seemingly unrelated areas, but my colleague,  Ed Henry explores all three in his new book 42 faith: The Rest of the Jackie Robinson Story

You've seen Ed often on air, expertly dissecting all the goings on in Washington, D.C., and beyond in the world of politics. But in his book he looks a particular period of baseball history, when the color barrier was broken Major League Baseball by a young African American, now legend, Jackie Robinson. Ed explores not only Jackie Robinson's faith journey, but that of Branch Rickey, the Dodger's General Manager who signed Robinson... And brought him up from the minors to play  first base on Ebbets Field.

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Life is worth living, no matter how hard it can get. And one who knows is Joni Eareckson Tada, a quadriplegic since a diving accident fifty years ago. Today in the aftermath of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Joni is raising awareness of the help the disabled need now, and in the future. But she and her Christian ministry, Joni & Friends, are also fighting against the growing trend sweeping across the nation, to legalize doctor assisted suicide. It's a divinely ordained battle she is waging.

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In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, we fight to understand a murderer's motive. And many times we hear the words 'pure evil' to describe the act of lone gunman Stephen Paddock.

What is evil? Where does it come from? Why if God is good does he allow it?

Theologian and author Dr. John Rankin, founder of Theological Education Institute International, explores with Lauren, the nature of evil, including his own personal encounters with a real demonic presence.

Part 2 of 2

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In the first week of December the case of the Christian baker Jack Phillips, who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple, will be argued before the United States Supreme Court. It will be one of the most highly anticipated religious liberty cases to come before the high court. But, it also reflects one of the most highly debated issues within Christian churches: "What does the Bible have to say about homosexuality? Is it condemned as a sin? Is it part of the human condition that was never properly understood? Or, is the Bible just not up to date?

I asked two pastors who hold different views on the issue to join me in studio in New York City to talk about this. Stan Mitchell, senior pastor of Gracepointe Church in Nashville, TN... and Shane Idleman, lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship in Lancaster, California. Pastor Idleman has received death threats over his traditional preaching on marriage. While Pastor Mitchell has seen his congregation dwindle in size once he began performing same sex marriages. Each is firm in their beliefs of what constitutes the Truth. However, each expressed a loving kindness towards the other despite having different views on how to interpret their Holy Scripture on the topic of homosexuality.

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Kevin and Sam Sorbo take on Hollywood, entertainment and faith in this podcast. A perfect foundation for the eternal battle of darkness verses light as their new faith based movie called, "Let There Be Light", hits theaters.

Kevin Sorbo, aka Hercules, plays an atheist who has a near death experience, and has a dramatic change in his world view. The movie's Executive Producer is Fox's own Sean Hannity. Sam & Kevin joined me in studio to talk about the movie, why it was made, and all things Hollywood, faith and our eternal destiny.

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Kirk Cameron talks 'Revive Us 2,' his faith-filled national family meeting offering an inspiring night of hope, courage and unity, and what it was like growing up in Hollywood as a child actor.

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He is a powerhouse of inspiration and wisdom. Bishop T.D. Jakes is known worldwide through his successful ministry out of his Dallas based church The Potter's House, which also includes a weekly television ministry program called The Potter's Touch viewed by more than three million people. He's also written more than forty books.

We discuss his latest book "Soar: Build your vision from the ground up." The book, like the church itself, is a testament to Jakes' entrepreneurial skills in balancing faith with economic empowerment. Even if you don't go to church, or crack open a Bible, you've probably heard of Bishop T.D. Jakes: pastor, movie producer, businessman. Find out how he's faithfully carrying out God's mission.

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