We take a humorous look at news headlines and daily life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Then Dr.Greg Bourgond shares a powerful personal story of redemption in his family; he reminds us that God is still bringing the prodigal home, and He empowers us to forgive as we have been forgiven.

We examine the death of ISIS terrorist Al-Baghdadi and national defense with counterterrorism expert, Mike Hurley. Then best-selling author Jonathan Cahn traces the fascinating patterns of God's jubilee years, and what mysteries these historical patterns reveal in his book, The Oracle.

Good news: you don't have to have "all the answers" before talking faith with those around you. Brian DeVries and Bill Mast of Search Ministries equip us to have genuine dialogue about faith, and previews a Twin Cities event featuring John Stonestreet, "Which World Do We Live In?

The ladies are back! In this episode of "Queens of the Roundtable," Rosey Brausen, Michelle Myers Berg, and Rebekah Maxwell Haynie discuss moving to a new home, the grueling work of downsizing, treasuring memories, stewarding your stuff, dealing with doubts about God, Christian cliches, and more.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk is back! Peter Kapsner, Brad Johnson and Pastor Tom Brock give their unique male perspectives on Christian responses to Halloween, what the Bible says about the "dark side," spiritual wounds, God's megaphone, learning to be the light of the world, and more.

Socialism is gaining popularity among young people. David Wheaton shares why this worldview is at odds with the Bible and how to think scripturally about the issue. Then Pastor Brent Kuhlman helps us spot counterfeit gospels, and highlights the marvelous access we have through God's name.

Jobs reports and GDP statistics can seem like a foreign language. Economist Greg Caskey helps us make sense of national trade and monetary policy. Then Anna Kendall shares biblical strategies for better communication across the 7 Life Languages from her book, Communication IQ (co-authored with Fred Kendall).

Julianne Cusick talks about restoring the soul. A crazy story of massive betrayal, infidelity and trauma sprinkled with hope at the end. Julianne talks about the next steps after betrayal and responds to listener questions on these hard topics to deal with.

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Rob Bluey, executive editor of The Daily Signal. Steve Russo, discusses the draw of Halloween to our youth and how it boils down to kids wanting someone to walk though life together. All this in his book "Fear No Evil".

What's the connection between humor and grief? Is it okay to laugh amid times of pain and loss? Psychologist (and certified humor professional) Dr. Melissa Mork shares how God's gift of laughter helps heal our hurting hearts in seasons of grief.