When a candidate wants to earn your vote, it's vital to know their values. Stephen Mansfield makes the case for expecting religious clarity from potential leaders. Then we learn the transforming power of Biblical respect -- in marriage and life -- with Nina Roesner, author of The Respect Dare.

Why do we believe what we believe? Are those beliefs consistent with God's Word, and with each another? Does our faith make sense? Philosopher and theologian Ken Samples from Reasons to Believe puts Christian truth-claims to the worldview test in his book, A World of Difference.

God longs to bless us with His peace in Christ. Paul Martini shares how we can access the spiritual freedom and power in true peace. Then Mark Moore helps us build our Bible IQ and with a "spiritual workout plan" from his book, Core 52.

Author and apologist Lee Strobel announces his new center for applied apologetics to equip believers to better share our faith. Then Eagle Brook Church Pastor Bob Merritt, author of "Done with That," opens up about his fight with sin and offers ways for you to fight too.

In Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers, we see how God delivered His chosen people from slavery and established them as a new nation. But it's more than just history: Bible teacher Thom Berkowitz shares how these books also reveal the faithfulness of God to weak and sinful people (like us).

Jesus proclaimed His divinity every time He said "I AM." Bible teacher and author Beverly Coniaris leads us through the "I AM" statements of Jesus, and what each one reveals about His power, His plan, and His great love.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk is back! Peter Kapsner and special guest Ryan Kotula join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on meeting famous people, problem-solving, spiritual fruits, shrinking attention spans, why affection is awkward, and more.

Marriage shows us the shape of the gospel; singleness shows us its sufficiency. Sam Allberry reveals 7 myths of singleness in the church. Then sociologist George Yancey shares his research on Christophobia and how to understand the rise in anti-Christian discrimination in America.

When fear threatens to overwhelm us, pastor Lance Hahn shows how to anchor ourselves in our true identity. Then negotiations expert Sheila Heen shares how to handle feedback or criticism with curiosity and grace.

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.