How do we take up our cross daily? What's the biggest moral question we face in today's world? These answers and more with Dr. Alex McFarland. Then, in honor of Father's Day, we meet Brian Geiger, one very special dad in the Faith Radio listening family.

Our little ideas can make a big difference in God's big picture. Terry Esau shares how his idea to provide bikes for needy kids has now expanded internationally. Then the one and only George P. Fraser reflects on the power of his father's influence in his spiritual life.

God gives us all different spheres of influence, from our kitchen table to the statehouse. Representative Susan Humphries of Kansas shares her story as a wife, mom, adoption attorney, and state legislator, and how her faith guides her focus.

We all want to give and receive love, but our hearts become damaged by sin and pain, creating barriers to the intimacy we long to know.  Bob and Cheryl Moeller share practical ways to start building/renewing closeness in marriage from their book, The 6 Hearts of Intimacy.

It's a touchy subject today: Christians and alcohol. Let's look beyond "legalism vs. liberty" at what Scripture says about drinking with David Wheaton. Then should we be sharing Christ or "destroying atheists" with our words? Astrophysicist and apologist Jeff Zweerink reveals the importance of evangelism in truth and love.

Joyful Noise is ready to rock the Twin Cities! Dan Wynia shares how he produces large-scale concerts and events for God's glory (and some memorable behind-the-scenes moments with Christian artists). Then we highlight pastor Paul Marzahn's unique ministry to preserve historic church buildings, preparing them to welcome new church plants.

For many, God can seem hidden or hard to find. Yet He is not far from each one of us, inviting us to know Him—on His terms. Apologetics specialist Rick Mattson and pastor Jonna Fantz share some less obvious ways in which God reveals His heart and holiness to those seeking Him.

Rob Bluey, executive editor of The Daily Signal, provides our Weekly Washington Update with his usual excellence. Then we get an exciting update on God's saving grace inside Coffield maximum security prison with pastor Stephen Wilson of Gateway Church.

Does that Bible verse mean what we think it means? We’ll delve into commonly misused passages and seek a better understanding with Dr. Eric Bargerhuff.  Then we learn five things young people really need from their family to help them cope in chaos, with Tiger McLuen of Youth Ministry Consultants.

We start the week with a humorous look at life and daily news with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Then Dr. Karen Swallow Prior shares her recovery journey after being hit by a bus a year ago and her reflections on the role of the body in healing after trauma.