This is an encore presentation that originally aired on Feb. 1, 2021 If you are wondering how to respond to our world today, Theologian Ken Samples from Reasons to Believe teaches us through Romans 12. He explains that when we study the word of God we will be transformed in our mind, and therefore reflect God's character into our world today. This takes practice and Ken and Bill discuss practical ways to bring discipline and obedience into your life. They also tackle aspirational values as they are reflected in our public, private and secret life.

Author, professor, and analyist Dr. George Barna joins Bill to discuss the seismic generational shift in worldview, driven by younger Americans--many of whom do not believe in God exists and reject traditional moral values. Then Dr. Greg Headington begins this lesson in John Chapter 11, where we learn, via the resurrection of Lazarus, God's timing always serves His purpose. Greg teaches that John's purpose in the Gospel is to show how miracles and signs define the deity of Christ.Resurrection brings life.

On this edition of Deep Thinker Thursday, Jon and Pam Bloom teach from Jon's articles "To All Who Need Rest" and " You Have Need of Endurance". They explain that the rest Jesus speaks of in Matthew 11:28-30 is that of the soul and the yoke is believing in Him--by believing in Him we have hope which is the gift that helps us endure.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back! Tom Brock and Tom Parrish, join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics such as--having a call on your life, giving to the poor, answered prayers, the inspiration of the Lord, and much more.

In John 16:7 Jesus tells us that he must leave in order to send us the Holy Spirit but how does that look in our everyday life? Bill Arnold and Peter Kapsner are joined by evangelist J. John from the UK to discuss how the new covenant isn't impossible without the presence of the Holy Spirit and what a spirit-filled life might look like.

The heart of every parent is to raise their children well but unfortunately best intentions can often lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Dr. Glenn Pickering joins Bill to discuss four foundational mistakes that parents make and how to respond differently.

Old Testament scholar David T. Lamb, author of "God Behaving Badly," shares his thoughts on the cycles of good and evil throughout the book of Judges and how God works through unexpected characters to do extraordinary things.

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Rob Bluey, executive editor of The Daily Signal.Then Bill is joined by the President of the Mosaic Commission for the Evangelical Covenant Church, Mary Chung March to discuss the rise of anti-Asian racism in our country especially since Covid 19 and how we can be a part of healing.

Dr. Rhona Epstein shares her personal recovery from food addiction and how to be satisfied in God from her book Satisfied and her the Satisfied Workbook.

On Headlines and Punchlines we take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Then Pastor David Myles joins Bill on the Monday Afternoon Mix to discuss hypocrisy through Luke 14: 1-15.