On Washington Wednesday, President-elect Trump’s tariffs and a Supreme Court case about so-called “gender affirming care”; on World Tour, news from Georgia, Venezuela, Syria, and South Africa; and a conversation about freedom. Plus, Brad Littlejohn on doctor-assisted suicide, words of the year, and the Wednesday morning news

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And from Season 2 of I-Witness: Silent Night, the student-led podcast drama following time-travelers to the first Christmas. On podcast apps or at: iwitnesspod.com

President Joe Biden pardons his son, controlling EU immigration, and the benefits of debate. Plus, Candice Watters reconsidering a Christmas tradition, a marathon runner chases down thieves, and the Tuesday morning news

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And from Dordt University. Dordt’s online Master of Social Work program equips students for faithful service in their local communities – until all is made new.

On Legal Docket the Supreme Court hears cases regarding organized crime and Medicare reimbursements, on Moneybeat David Bahnsen is optimistic about President-elect Donald Trump’s economic picks, and History Book features a Christian bishop who inspired a holiday legend. Plus, the Monday morning news

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Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s new online MBA program prepares aspiring Christian business leaders to serve and excel in the world of business - until all is made new.

And from Season 2 of I-Witness: Silent Night, the student-led podcast drama following time-travelers to the first Christmas. On podcast apps or at: iwitnesspod.org

A special weekend interview with Dallas Jenkins, the creator of The Chosen, about his new movie The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

If children are a gift from God and you really, really want them, and then you have them, how can you possibly wish that your dream never came true?

Last time we introduced D’Lynn Herting, a young woman who decided to have children via IVF. Today WORLD reporter Leah Savas has the conclusion of a story about someone who wishes she’d asked a few more questions before making some life and death decisions.



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Life after Thursday’s cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon, political conversations with those “on the other side,” and The Great American Songbook with Bob Case. Plus, Cal Thomas on true thanksgiving, an unexpected guest for dinner, and the Thursday morning news

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On Washington Wednesday, competing priorities for Republicans in Congress; on World Tour, news from Angola, Uruguay, Laos, and France; and a hostage's story of survival. Plus, a presidential turkey pardon, introducing a new music feature, The Great American Songbook, Janie B. Cheaney on the relative calm since the election, and the Wednesday morning news

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A new U.S. administration leads to shifting priorities in Israel, the story of an Israeli grandmother held hostage by Hamas, and a musical tribute to Creation. Plus, Steve Watters on a meaningful Christmas tradition and the Tuesday morning news

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Additional support comes from Knox Theological Seminary. Reformed, flexible, integrated certificate and post-graduate degree programs designed for you and your calling in ministry. Request more information about our fully online, accredited programs at Knoxseminary.edu/world.

And from Dordt University, where students strive to become all that God created them to be and thrive intellectually, socially, and spiritually – until all is made new.

Advent reading resources:

Jotham’s Journey by Arnold Ytreeide

The Mystery Hidden for Ages by Sally Michael

Good News of Great Joy by John Piper

Come, Let Us Adore Him by Paul Tripp

Love Came Down at Christmas by Sinclair Ferguson

Repeat the Sounding Joy by Christopher Ash

Recapturing the Glory of Christmas by Albert Mohler, Jr.

Legal Docket, international legal reform; on Moneybeat, tackling the debt crisis; and the WORLD History Book highlights the power of creativity and perseverance. Plus, the Monday morning news

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Additional support comes from Dordt University. Service opportunities at Dordt give students a chance to gain practical wisdom for lives of service – until all is made new.

And from Knox Theological Seminary. Reformed, flexible, integrated certificate and post-graduate degree programs designed for you and your calling in ministry. Request more information about our fully online, accredited programs at Knoxseminary.edu/world.