Bill takes a humorous look at weekend news and daily life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Then Pastor Clay Kraby of Reasonable Theology helps us learn to recognize false teachers and replace the lies of the enemy with the truth of God.

Kanye West seems to be sparking an unexpected revival. Author and speaker Dr. Alex McFarland helps us get ready for God to move. Then we highlight the beauty of thankfulness with Arlene Pellicane, and how to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude.

We open up the phone lines and our Bibles for "Ask the Professor!" Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern St. Paul answers your Bible questions about why God had to send Jesus to die, where false teaching originates, the real name of God, and more!

Jesus came to set us free...but how free do we really want to be? Are we clinging to items, comforts, or expectations that weigh us down? On this edition of "Deep Thinker Thursday," Jon and Pam Bloom share the freeing power of living for Christ and our eternal home.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk is back! Brad Johnson, Pastor Tom Brock and Justin Jeppesen join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on learning from context, when to be a dissenting voice, being a mess and a masterpiece (in progress), lessons learned too late, perpetually amazing facts, and more.

From money to holiday traditions, blended families face particular challenges. Ron Deal from FamilyLife Blended provides expert insights to strengthen stepfamilies. Then Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Robert Wolgemuth encourage us to embrace the mystery of God's providence in their book, You Can Trust God to Write Your Story.

We don't have to "get it all together" before we come to God. Pastor Adam Weber shares why admitting we're falling apart is the first step to wholeness and healing. Then economist Anne Bradley explains why protecting religious freedom is vital to the future of all freedom.

Are you living a spiritual adventure? Beth Guckenberger shares how our life becomes a joyous adventure when we turn away from fear, and start saying yes to God. Then Richard Bahr provides practical ways to better see and serve people who are homeless in our community, and share God's heart for those in need.

Special guest and legal expert Tom Jipping provides our Weekly Washington Update. Then author R.L. Solberg helps us examine a Christian's relationship with the Law of Moses, appreciating the beauty of God's commands, but knowing salvation through Jesus alone, from his book, Torahism.

If we expect our family to be perfect, we'll quickly be disappointed. Yet God loves us imperfect people, and gladly made us His family! Clinical therapist, Dr. Marcus Bachmann, helps us let go of the ideal image, and live with grace and acceptance toward the family we have.