The Christian Outlook – April 26, 2025

🔹 Parental Rights on Trial – The Supreme Court hears Mahmoud v. Taylor, challenging a Maryland school district’s push for LGBTQ-themed readings; even Justice Elena Kagan raises concerns. Analysis from Eric Baxter and Albert Mohler.

🔹 Protecting Kids from Trafficking – Dave Cox of Zoe International joins Scott Furrow to expose the targeted nature of child sex trafficking and urge cultural awareness and vigilance.

🔹 Abortion for Convenience – Bob Burney unpacks alarming statistics on abortion, spotlighting the prevalence of terminations for convenience over health or trauma.

🔹 Human Dignity and the Unborn – Albert Mohler responds to a New York Times piece, examining society’s moral drift in valuing preborn life, including embryos and those with perceived imperfections.

🔹 The Courage to Raise Children Today – Brian Bales talks with Robyn Chambers of Focus on the Family about the emotional and spiritual journey of raising a child with Down syndrome.

🔹 Support for Special Needs Families – Bales and Chambers continue, emphasizing the importance of church and community support networks for families raising children with disabilities.

🎧 Subscribe & Listen: ChristianOutlook.com
📲 Follow Us: @TCOutlook

🗣 Hosted by Scott Furrow of The Pastor Scott Show, airing live across Southern California and streaming on KKLA.com.
A production of the Salem Radio Network.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook -- April 19, 2025

Pastor Philip De Courcy of the ministry “Know the Truth” explains the meaning of “propitiation”–the paying of a price in order to satisfy justice.

Pastor and radio programmer Alistair Begg helps answer the question of what it means to really believe in Christ by looking at 1 Corinthians 15.

Albert Mohler, the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, focuses on the significance of the empty tomb in Matthew 28.

Chuck Swindoll of “Insight for Living” captures the exhilaration that comes with the recognition that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook – April 12, 2025

🔹 Religious Liberty: Our First Freedom – Michael Farris, longtime advocate for religious liberty, joins Tim Clinton on WAVA to discuss how faith shaped the founding of America—and why religious freedom must remain foundational.

🔹 Sen. James Lankford: A Call for Turnaround – Senator James Lankford sits down with Bill Bunkley of FaithTalk WTBN in Tampa Bay to talk about his book Turnaround: A Path to Renewing America and how renewal starts with each of us.

🔹 Gene Edward Veith on Vocation – Gene Edward Veith speaks with Gregory Seltz of WAVA about Martin Luther’s understanding of vocation—how everyday work and family life can be deeply spiritual acts.

🔹 Living Out Faith in Ordinary Moments – Veith continues the conversation with Seltz, emphasizing how God uses ordinary people in ordinary places for meaningful kingdom work—even small acts of love and service can be transformative.

🔹 Christian Love and Civil Society – In the final segment, Veith and Seltz discuss Luther’s idea of “the common order of Christian love” and how faith should inform how we engage with both government and neighbors—pointing to a personal, human approach to serving those in need.

🎧 Subscribe & Listen: ChristianOutlook.com
📲 Follow Us: @TCOutlook

🗣 Hosted by Scott Furrow, also of The Pastor Scott Show, heard live across Southern California and streaming on KKLA.com.

A production of the Salem Radio Network.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook – April 5, 2025

🔹 Ordering a Nation – Reflecting on the proper role of government and God-given rights in turbulent times. Cheryl Chumley of The Washington Times shares her insights with Greg Seltz.

🔹 Civilizational Stakes – Is the West abandoning its Judeo-Christian roots? Ryan Bangert of Alliance Defending Freedom discusses with Eric Metaxas on The Eric Metaxas Show.

🔹 Dependence on the Gospel – Os Guinness emphasizes the gospel’s role in lasting transformation, featured from the ARC Conference and Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. For the entire interview with Jim Daly and Os Guinness, check out Focus on the Family.

All this and more on The Christian Outlook with Scott Furrow.

🎧 Subscribe & Listen: ChristianOutlook.com
📲 Follow Us: @TCOutlook

A production of the Salem Podcast Network.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook – April 29, 2025

John Hall and Kathy Emmons talk with Sarah Zylstra, an editor for the Gospel Coalition, about the implications of social media on children. They address the concerns raised by the Surgeon General, highlighting the detrimental effects of social media on the mental health of our youth.

Albert Mohler raises alarm about TikTok's harmful impact on teenagers and reminds parents to protect their children from the pervasive darkness and corrosive effects of social media. 

Scott Furrow invites Ryan Miller, founder of Share the Struggle, to share about the development of courses to help people manage various struggles. His organization aims to provide practical tools, foster community, and offer Jesus' love and healing. 

John and Kathy talk with John James, an editor with Crossway, about how social media distorts discussions about death, promoting inhumane and emotionally destructive responses. He emphasizes the need to be aware of the negative effects of internet life and the importance of protecting one's emotional well-being.

Brian From asks Sarah Zylstra about her decision to leave social media, and she explained that witnessing the negative impact it had on Gen Z girls made her realize its detrimental effects on her own life, leading to shallow relationships and increased loneliness.

Bill Bunkley discusses the Go Dark, Shine Bright initiative with James Spencer, who explained that the goal was to start a prayer movement by encouraging people to take a 10-day break from social media. The campaign aims to create a quiet space for individuals to focus on God, pray, and make wise decisions free from the distractions of social media noise.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook – March 22, 2025

🔹 Trump Admin Tackles Abortion – In the new Trump administration, the push to stop abortion funding gains traction. Frank Pavone (Priests for Life) joins Greg Seltz  to expose the dark impact of abortion culture on women.

🔹 Spiritual Awakening Signs – Amid political shifts, author and speaker Bob Goff  tells Tim Clinton (WAVA) there’s hope for a spiritual renewal rooted in human dignity.

🔹 Find a Bible-Believing Church – Paul Viggiano (Branch of Hope Church) joins Scott Furrow to stress the local church’s role in any awakening, countering pandemic-era drift.

🔹 Being ‘In Christ’ – Allen Jackson (World Outreach Church) talks with Charlie Kirk about the need to be born again, not just attend church, amid denominational wobbles.

All this and more on The Christian Outlook with Scott Furrow.

🎧 Subscribe & Listen: ChristianOutlook.com
📲 Follow Us: @TCOutlook

A production of the Salem Podcast Network.

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook – March 15, 2025

🔹 Targeted Killing of Christians in Syria – Thousands of Christians face targeted killings in Syria, yet U.S. media remains silent. Greg Seltz (formerly of The Lutheran Hour) joins Jeff Crouere (Ringside Politics, WAVA 101.5 FM) to raise awareness.

🔹 The Importance of Church – The pandemic normalized virtual worship, but it’s no substitute for gathered assembly. Brian Bales (WAVA) and Pastor Jim Supp (Reston Bible Church) stress the need for commitment to regular in-person church life.

🔹 Remembering Don Kroah – Honoring the late Don Kroah, former host of The Christian Outlook and a long-time voice on WAVA, who stayed in the battle for Christ and the church. Brian Bales and Tom Moyer (ex-GM, WAVA) reflect on his legacy.

🔹 Don Kroah’s Gospel Legacy – Don Kroah’s life was driven by the Gospel. His past conversation with Bob Christopher, host of Basic Gospel and author of Simple Gospel, Simply Grace, highlights regeneration and a life well-lived.

All this and more on The Christian Outlook with Scott Furrow.

🎧 Subscribe & Listen: ChristianOutlook.com
📲 Follow Us: @TCOutlook

A production of the Salem Podcast Network.

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook – March 8, 2025

🔹 Trump’s Bold Congressional Address – President Trump speaks to a Joint Session of Congress, declaring “America is back." Albert Mohler and Bob Burney analyze his energetic tackle of controversial issues via executive order, like banning men from competing in women's sports and securing the border.

🔹 Ministry on Capitol Hill – Ralph Drollinger of Capitol Ministries shares his mission to lead public servants to Christ. He joins Scott Furrow to discuss Christian engagement in politics.

🔹 The Sin of Empathy – Author Joe Rigney challenges the psychotherapeutic age with his book The Sin of Empathy: Compassion and Its Counterfeits. He joins Albert Mohler on Thinking in Public to explore how feelings can overshadow biblical truth.

All this and more on The Christian Outlook with Scott Furrow.

🎧 Subscribe & Listen: ChristianOutlook.com
📲 Follow Us: @TCOutlook

A production of the Salem Podcast Network.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook – March 1, 2025

🔹 Trump’s New Direction: Common Sense Over Wokism – Just over a month into the Trump administration, Vice President J.D. Vance and the cabinet are pushing forward with a blitz of executive orders. Greg Seltz talks with Elaine Donnelly (Center for Military Readiness) about the shift away from progressive policies, including a reality check on gender.

🔹 Ohio’s Bathroom Law: Legislating the Obvious – Ohio passes a law mandating gender-specific bathrooms in K-12 schools and universities, recognizing only two sexes: male and female. Bob Burney explains why this was even necessary and how it restores normalcy.

🔹 The Power of Two Parent Families – Albert Mohler dives into research showing the undeniable benefits of intact families, calling it God’s design amid a culture in decay.

🔹 Loneliness in a Broken Culture – Scott Furrow hosts Greg Lutjens (Focus on the Family) to tackle the growing epidemic of loneliness, offering practical steps to find connection and community in a stressful world.

All this and more on The Christian Outlook with Scott Furrow.

🎧 Subscribe & Listen: ChristianOutlook.com
📲 Follow Us: @TCOutlook

A production of the Salem Podcast Network.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook – February 22, 2025

🔹 J.D. Vance Confronts Europe on Free Speech – Vice President J.D. Vance delivers a striking speech at the Munich Security Conference, criticizing Europe’s speech laws, including the criminalization of silent prayer. Tim Goeglein (Focus on the Family) joins Greg Seltz to discuss.

🔹 The Challenge of “T” in the LGBTQ Agenda – Albert Mohler breaks down the ideological shift in gender identity debates, highlighting media bias and the cultural impact of Trump’s executive orders.

🔹 Chloe Cole Speaks Out – A courageous de-transitioner, Chloe Cole, shares her journey and the irreversible damage caused by gender transition procedures. She joins Scott Furrow to expose the painful reality behind transgender activism.

🔹 Radical Gender Theory & Its Harmful Impact – Scott Furrow continues his conversation with Chloe Cole, examining the devastating effects of gender ideology on children and society.

All this and more on The Christian Outlook with Scott Furrow.

🎧 Subscribe & Listen: ChristianOutlook.com
📲 Follow Us: @TCOutlook

A production of the Salem Podcast Network.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.