Pro-life lawmakers in Oklahoma disagree over how to legislate constitutional protections for the unborn; understaffed prisons grapple with a surge in overdose deaths among inmates; and a retired missionary nurse preserves her stories as memories fade. Plus, Alabama gets an official state cookie, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the Mission Focused Men for Christ Podcast, this month looking at how God uses imperfect dads to impact their kids' lives. That's Mission Focused Men for Christ Podcast, on your podcast app.And from The Issues, etc podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issuesetc.org

On Washington Wednesday, evaluating Mike Pence and Chris Christies as Trump challengers; on World Tour, news from Senegal, Hong Kong, Portugal, and Haiti; and a girls volleyball team in Iowa speaks truth to power. Plus, wrangling a shark in Florida, commentary from World Opinions contributor Daniel Devine, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Issues, etc podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issuesetc.orgAnd from the Mission Focused Men for Christ Podcast, this month looking at how God uses imperfect dads to impact their kids' lives. That's Mission Focused Men for Christ Podcast, on your podcast app.

Going into “Pride Month,” consumer backlash (https://wng.org/podcasts/the-cost-of-corporate-activism-1685999000) against corporate progressivism grows; Ron DeSantis (https://wng.org/podcasts/florida-politics-in-iowa-1685986055) pitches Florida politics to Iowa Republicans; and on Classic Book (https://wng.org/podcasts/the-idol-or-gift-of-love-1685986236) of the Month, Jane Eyre raises compelling questions about the godly pursuit of romance. Plus, an ursine cupcake thief (https://wng.org/podcasts/kicker-cupcake-bear-1685986151), commentary from Whitney Williams, and the Tuesday morning news (https://wng.org/podcasts/tuesday-morning-news-june-6-2023-1685984392)Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate (https://donate.wng.org/).Additional support comes from the Mission Focused Men for Christ Podcast, this month looking at how God uses imperfect dads to impact their kids' lives. That's Mission Focused Men for Christ Podcast, on your podcast app.And from The Issues, etc podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at (http://issuesetc.org/)issuesetc.org (http://issuesetc.org/)

On the Legal Docket, three opinions and an immigration argument; on the Monday Moneybeat, what’s next now that the debt ceiling drama is over; and on the World History Book, the death of a persecutor. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Issues, etc podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issuesetc.orgAnd from the Mission Focused Men for Christ Podcast, this month looking at how God uses imperfect dads to impact their kids' lives. That's Mission Focused Men for Christ Podcast, on your podcast app.

After Terri's feeding tube finally comes out, Republicans and Democrats come to together in Congress in a new bid to save her. And the fight over Terri's life divides Michael and Jodi—and spills over into Judge Greer's spiritual life.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Listen to unique and compelling testimonies from people like Laura Perry, a woman who was raised in the church but rejected its teachings and identified as a "man" for 10 years. But then one day, she encountered the love of Christ and was confronted with a life-changing decision.Or listen to the testimony of Brian Birdwell, an Army officer at the Pentagon on the morning of September 11th, when a jetliner crashed just yards away and instantly engulfed him in flames, forcing him to reckon with eternity and God's sovereignty.Every story on Compelled is true, vivid, and told by the person who lived it - and saw God working through it. Listen on your favorite podcast app or at CompelledPodcast.com (http://compelledpodcast.com/).

Social workers face the worst of human brokenness every day. And they’re often lightning rods for the anger of everyone involved in the foster care system: families, foster families, judges, and even the kids themselves. Burnout and turnover is high, a heart-breaking end to careers that almost always start with a desire to help. But Christians, who know the source of hope, are finding ways to help.North Korea is one of the most secretive, closed-off countries in the world, but World Help has a network of trusted partners there with 20+ years of experience smuggling Bibles and other aid to believers. These partners use donations to print, ship, and secretly distribute Bibles as well as food to people who have been desperately praying for help. And since North Koreans share their Bibles with trusted family and friends, each copy impacts around five people. Click here (http://worldhelp.net/podcast) to learn more and donate.

On Culture Friday, the moral shifts ahead of Pride Month 2023 have moved beyond marketing; a review of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse; and Ask the Editor. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from GLO, a new podcast , hosted by four women from diverse backgrounds who gather to discuss God’s transformative work around the world. GLO, G-L-O, available wherever you get your podcastsAnd from Children’s Hunger Fund:--Over 700 million meals distributed since 1991.-Just 25¢ can provide a meal for a hungry child.-Serving in 30 countries, including the US.Since 1991, Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) has come alongside the local church in 30 countries, including the US, to deliver food, aid, and the hope of the gospel. To date, 96% of total contributions—over 1 billion dollars in food and other aid—have been distributed through programs serving more than 20 million children across America and around the world. CHF has consistently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. CHF has distribution centers in San Antonio, Frisco, and their Los Angeles headquarters. To learn more, visit ChidrensHungerFund.org/world.

The House passes a new debt ceiling bill with bipartisan support; The FAA proposes requiring companies to compensate passengers for flight delays; and a biplane pilot in Kentucky flies to missionaries across the globe. Plus, commentary from Cal Thomas and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from GLO, a new podcast from The Gospel Coalition, hosted by four women from diverse backgrounds who gather to discuss God’s transformative work around the world. GLO, G-L-O, available wherever you get your podcastsAnd from Children’s Hunger Fund:-Over 700 million meals distributed since 1991.-Just 25¢ can provide a meal for a hungry child.-Serving in 30 countries, including the US.Since 1991, Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) has come alongside the local church in 30 countries, including the US, to deliver food, aid, and the hope of the gospel. To date, 96% of total contributions—over 1 billion dollars in food and other aid—have been distributed through programs serving more than 20 million children across America and around the world. CHF has consistently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. CHF has distribution centers in San Antonio, Frisco, and their Los Angeles headquarters. To learn more, visit ChidrensHungerFund.org/world.

On Washington Wednesday, what Tim Scott’s campaign adds to the race for the White House in 2024; on World Tour, news from Nigeria, Turkey, Nicaragua, and China; plus an unlikely mother-daughter duo runs an art gallery, a Dog pe-degree, commentary by Janie B. Cheaney and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from GLO, a new podcast from The Gospel Coalition, hosted by four women from diverse backgrounds who gather to discuss God’s transformative work around the world. GLO, G-L-O, available wherever you get your podcastsAnd from Children’s Hunger Fund:-Over 700 million meals distributed since 1991.-Just 25¢ can provide a meal for a hungry child.-Serving in 30 countries, including the US.Since 1991, Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) has come alongside the local church in 30 countries, including the US, to deliver food, aid, and the hope of the gospel. To date, 96% of total contributions—over 1 billion dollars in food and other aid—have been distributed through programs serving more than 20 million children across America and around the world. CHF has consistently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. CHF has distribution centers in San Antonio, Frisco, and their Los Angeles headquarters. To learn more, visit ChidrensHungerFund.org/world.

Pro-life Democrats are increasingly rare, but still making a difference in state laws; Despite its win in Bakhmut, the Russian military leadership is running on fumes; and getting back to historical clothes-making with an innovative program in Colonial Williamsburg. Plus, a photobombing pigeon, commentary from Whitney Williams, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from GLO, a new podcast from The Gospel Coalition, hosted by four women from diverse backgrounds who gather to discuss God’s transformative work around the world. GLO, G-L-O, available wherever you get your podcastsAnd from Children’s Hunger Fund:.-Over 700 million meals distributed since 1991.-Just 25¢ can provide a meal for a hungry child.-Serving in 30 countries, including the US.Since 1991, Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) has come alongside the local church in 30 countries, including the US, to deliver food, aid, and the hope of the gospel. To date, 96% of total contributions—over 1 billion dollars in food and other aid—have been distributed through programs serving more than 20 million children across America and around the world. CHF has consistently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. CHF has distribution centers in San Antonio, Frisco, and their Los Angeles headquarters. To learn more, visit ChidrensHungerFund.org/world.