The world changed after a gunman assassinated Japan’s longest-serving prime minister; parents in a Wisconsin school district lost their fight to be informed of their child’s gender dysphoria; and students in the foster system in Wichita get access to special extracurricular activities. Plus: lost in a terminal, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Tuesday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Connected Families-- combining scripture and brain science to equip parents through practical online resources such as Sibling Conflict: from Bickering to Bonding. More at connectedfamilies.org. And from Heart of Dakota, providing Christ-centered, literature-based homeschool curriculum. Featuring open-and-go daily plans, engaging books, and fun activities with God’s Word at the heart, our award-winning curriculum will take you all the way from preschool through high school. With Heart of Dakota, you’ll love learning again! More at heartofdakota.com.  Citizen Impact 2022 Annual Conference is Thursday, August 18 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Allie Beth Stuckey is the evening Keynote Speaker and Congressman Jody Hice is the VIP Banquet speaker. Through the afternoon is a great lineup of speakers, with workshops geared for pastors, teens, and all Christians. Visit www.CIconference.us for location,

On Legal Docket, a victory for a cake baker; on Moneybeat, the latest economic news; and on History Book, important dates from the past. Plus: the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Connected Families-- combining scripture and brain science to equip parents through practical online resources such as Sibling Conflict: from Bickering to Bonding. More at connected families.org. And from Heart of Dakota, providing Christ-centered, literature-based homeschool curriculum. Featuring open-and-go daily plans, engaging books, and fun activities with God’s Word at the heart, our award-winning curriculum will take you all the way from preschool through high school. With Heart of Dakota, you’ll love learning again! More at heartofdakota.com.Citizen Impact 2022 Annual Conference is Thursday, August 18 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Allie Beth Stuckey is the evening Keynote Speaker and Congressman Jody Hice is the VIP Banquet speaker. Through the afternoon is a great lineup of speakers, with workshops geared for pastors, teens, and all Christians. Visit www.CIconference.us for location, schedule, and registration information.

Jefrey Breshears is one of the most quietly influential thinkers in evangelicalism today. He's a former history and theology professor, and today he runs the Aeropagus Forum, a study center that combines apologetics with history and contemporary cultural issues. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Jefrey Breshears talks about the origins of America's culture war and what Christians can do in response.

Exhausted by a week of testimony in the trial over Terri’s feeding tube, Michael and the Schindlers wait for a verdict. But the fight isn’t over yet.Lawless is made possible by listeners like you. Additional support comes from Samaritan Ministries, a community of Christians who, through prayer, encouragement, and financial support, care for one another when there’s a medical need. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions, and new members are welcome anytime of the year. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

On Culture Friday, public opinion of abortion, intimidating a Supreme Court justice, and a viral Senate committee argument; Collin Garbarino reviews Netflix’s take on the Jane Austen novel Persuasion; and singer-songwriter Rosie Thomas explains why she thinks parents need lullabies of their own. Plus: suprized by a self-portrait, and the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College, a distinctly Christian, liberal arts college on beautiful Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Explore more at covenant.edu. From Ridge Haven, the camp and retreat center of the PCA in NC and Iowa. With extensive lodging, dining, and recreational offerings, Ridge Haven serves retreat groups of all sizes and ages, year-round. To book your next retreat visit ridgehaven.org And from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.

An on-the-ground report from a pro-life protest outside an abortion facility; scientists analyze the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope; and a student supports Ukrainian soldiers with flowers. Plus: making friends with Ant Man, commentary from Cal Thomas and the Thursday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network which provides growth financing for businesses led by Christ-followers who winsomely make Jesus known in their lives and work. More at ambassadorsimpact.com. From Covenant College, a distinctly Christian, liberal arts college on beautiful Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Explore more at covenant.edu And from Ridge Haven, the camp and retreat center of the PCA in NC and Iowa. With extensive lodging, dining, and recreational offerings, Ridge Haven serves retreat groups of all sizes and ages, year-round. To book your next retreat visit ridgehaven.org

On Washington Wednesday, a discussion about President Biden’s executive order on abortion; on World Tour, the latest international news; and the cultural challenges that accompany leaving the Amish community. Plus: Advice for married couples, commentary from Joel Belz, and the Wednesday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ridge Haven, the camp and retreat center of the PCA in NC and Iowa. With extensive lodging, dining, and recreational offerings, Ridge Haven serves retreat groups of all sizes and ages, year-round. To book your next retreat visit ridgehaven.org From Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com And from Covenant College, a distinctly Christian, liberal arts college on beautiful Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Explore more at covenant.edu

Migrants to the U.S. live in legal limbo while awaiting their green card; the impact of a Supreme Court decision that limits the EPA’s power; and the stories of former members of Amish communities that left to become followers of Christ. Plus: a rescued ring, commentary from Whitney Williams, and the Tuesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Covenant College, a distinctly Christian, liberal arts college on beautiful Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Explore more at covenant.edu. From Ridge Haven, the camp and retreat center of the PCA in NC and Iowa. With extensive lodging, dining, and recreational offerings, Ridge Haven serves retreat groups of all sizes and ages, year-round. To book your next retreat visit ridgehaven.org And from Ambassadors Impact Network which provides growth financing for businesses led by Christ-followers who winsomely make Jesus known in their lives and work. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

On Legal Docket, a synopsis of the remaining Supreme Court decisions from this term; on Moneybeat, a discussion of the Elon Musk Twitter deal, jobs, recession, and the assassination of Japan’s former prime minister; and on History Book, significant events from the past. Plus: the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com From Covenant College, a distinctly Christian, liberal arts college on beautiful Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Explore more at covenant.edu.  And from Ridge Haven, the camp and retreat center of the PCA in NC and Iowa. With extensive lodging, dining, and recreational offerings, Ridge Haven serves retreat groups of all sizes and ages, year-round. To book your next retreat visit ridgehaven.org

Neal Harmon co-founded VidAngel and Angel Studios. Chris Wall is the showrunner for one of Angel Studio’s most anticipated projects, the animated adaptation of Andrew Peterson’s Wingfeather Saga. Both men are shaking up the Christian entertainment market with a new crowdfunding model that allows viewers to invest in projects they want to see created. In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Neal Harmon and Chris Wall talk about their work.