Rick Warren’s 2002 book The Purpose Driven Life sold more than 50-million copies, making it one of the best-selling books of all time. He was an adviser to George W. Bush, and he delivered the invocation prayer at Barack Obama’s inauguration. Time, Newsweek, and U.S. News and World Report have all named him to their lists of the most influential people in the world. After more than 40 years as pastor of Saddleback Church, he is retiring. Warren Smith recently spent an afternoon with Rick Warren to talk about this milestone and his life of ministry.Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio.Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org (http://summit.org/).

In this second part of Warren Smith's conversation with Rick Warren, the two men chat as they walk through Rick Warren's substantial library at the Rick and Kay Warren Foundation headquarters, in Orange County, California.Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio.Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org (http://summit.org/).

Rick Warren’s 2002 book The Purpose Driven Life sold more than 50-million copies, making it one of the best-selling books of all time. He was an adviser to George W. Bush, and he delivered the invocation prayer at Barack Obama’s inauguration. Time, Newsweek, and U.S. News and World Report have all named him to their lists of the most influential people in the world. After more than 40 years as pastor of Saddleback Church, he is retiring. Warren Smith recently spent an afternoon with Rick Warren to talk about this milestone and his life of ministry.Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio.Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org (http://summit.org/).

On Culture Friday, the top cultural stories from the year; and remembering prominent people from the stage, page, and screen. Plus: raining mammals, more stories of answered prayer, and the Friday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.

The number of immigrants (https://wng.org/podcasts/news-in-review-the-border-crisis-1672297017) illegally crossing into the United States this year shattered all records; and remembering the lives of some notable religious figures (https://wng.org/podcasts/notable-deaths-religion-1672296754) who died this year. Plus: more answered prayer (https://wng.org/podcasts/answered-prayer-1672296680), and the Thursday morning news (https://wng.org/podcasts/thursday-morning-news-december-29-2022-1672297126). Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate (https://donate.wng.org/).

A roundup of the top international news and events from this year; and remembering some of the military and government leaders who died in 2022. Plus: A motionless miss, more answered prayers, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.

The battle for religious liberty (https://wng.org/podcasts/news-in-review-religious-liberty-in-the-courts-1672118901) had mixed outcomes in the courts; and remembering (https://wng.org/podcasts/notable-deaths-sports-and-music-1672118626) prominent people in the fields of music and sports. Plus: more answered prayers (https://wng.org/podcasts/answered-prayers-1672118470), and the Tuesday morning news (https://wng.org/podcasts/tuesday-morning-news-december-27-2022-1672119001).Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate (https://donate.wng.org/).

This year, the Supreme Court overturned a 1973 ruling responsible for more than 60 million abortions, the top economic stories of 2022 on Moneybeat, and remembering the lives of prominent people in medicine, science, and business. Plus: answered prayers, and the Monday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.

Very few things are harder for a Christian to do than forgive. Yet there is nothing more countercultural today than loving our enemies, and praying for those who spitefully use us. In this conversation with Warren Smith, Tim Keller talks about his newest book: Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? Keller builds on decades of pastoral counseling and Christian experience as he expounds on what the Bible says about forgiveness--helping believers find healing while not ignoring God's justice. Tim Keller is a best selling author, founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, and co-founder of the Gospel Coalition.Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio. Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life’s most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org (http://summit.org/).

On Culture Friday, what to do with a request to perform a same-sex marriage; Christmas movie favorites from the staff; and Advent music from Canada. Plus: Skiing Santas, the Friday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Commuter Bible, the free audio-Bible plan to match your weekly schedule. Available on your favorite podcast app or at commuterbible.org From Dordt University. See for yourself why Dordt offers outstanding academic programs and a Christ-centered community. More at Dordt.edu/visit 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