Carmen talks about how there are some who seek to mischaracterize and even pressure various religious groups, including Christians, to support concepts and policies that go against the foundations of their faith. Theologian Katie McCoy, author of "To Be a Woman," returns to help us explore more about some of the ways some in our culture are pushing agendas on women, and even redefine what it means to be male and female against God's created designs. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith addresses the special election in Ohio regarding an amendment to the state constitution that would make future changes to the constitution more difficult.  Much of this has to do with a future ballot initiative regarding making abortion a constitutional right. Missiologist Jeff Christopherson, author of "Once You See," talks about the temptation to think pragmatically regarding the growth of your individual congregation without concern for the overall body of Christ within your community. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Moonshot Group's Elizabeth Neumann addresses the security concerns around China's use of malware to gain access to military and core infrastructure in the US.  Plus, with a new school year getting underway in the next few weeks, she addresses security around our schools and our kids. Laura Hibma of Lionshare and some of the younger adult participants of Lionshare's recent Leadership Games share from their perspective what's it's like to connect with older leaders and being discipled by them. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buehring and Carmen talked about their recent Leadership Games event where older Christian leaders (including Carmen) spent time discipling younger leaders in similar fields. Political scientist Adam Carrington talks about the sentencing of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooter and for the mom who killed her children for religious reasons, and seeks to apply a Biblical understanding of justice in a broken world. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Plugged In's Adam Holz helps us graciously, but truthfully respond to story about a former worship pastor who is now a drag performer with a popular song that briefly became a #1 iTunes download in the Christian category.  He also addresses how The Barbie movie has turned up conversations around male-female relationships. Fitness expert Kim Dolan Leto address the 5 fitness success stealers and helps us counter them with God's help. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Are we seeking to live in reality? Carmen reflects on a story about a zoo where people thought the bears were people in costumes and a second story of a many who paid $14,000 to make a life-like collie suit so he could live as a dog. Apologist Daniel DeWitt explores 5 different ways we have inaccurate views about God, and what that can lead to in our hearts and lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen reflects on the news around an "immortal cell line" used in medical research that was derived from the blood of Henrietta Lacks in 1951.  That cell line has been responsible for many medical breakthroughs in the last 70 years.  Just like we owe a lot to that blood line, we have a spiritual bloodline in Jesus who saves us from the curse of sin. Narrow Gate's Bill and Stacy Spencer talk about how what started as them inviting some struggling young men into their homes turned into a gospel-centered residential facility that helps young men find hope and purpose through Jesus. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Recently, a presidential attorney claimed a right to lie.  The Washington Stand's Ben Johnson examines this both from a constitutional standpoint, but also what God's law calls us to. With schools getting back in session over the next several weeks, Sally Burke of Moms in Prayer calls us back to prayer: for our kids, for their teachers, and for their schools. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Bible and Business' Bill English reflects more from his book "Working for a Difficult Boss," talking about how being faithful to God in the workplace often times means not taking on certain practices you know would lead you away from God or compromise your witness to others. Russell Moore from Christianity Today talks around his book "Losing Our Religion."  While we want renewal and revival of Christian morals in America, we need to be certain we are reviving the right thing, not just what we may be comfortable with in our country and world. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson reflects on his time at Omaha Beach, a place where kids were playing. A place where almost 40 years ago, Allied Forces fought in one of the most horrific battles in history. Denison Forum's Mark Turman looks at our current spiritual recession in America and wonders if it might also be the dawn of a new revival.  Are we seeking God with a personal passion, using our influence to point to Jesus first, and repenting of self? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here