A recent test shows promising improvements in fusion energy (https://wng.org/podcasts/harnessing-the-power-of-the-sun-1671696115); growing threats from North Korea and China have Japan (https://wng.org/podcasts/japans-security-strategy-1671696031) rethinking its national security; and the journey of the Capitol Christmas tree (https://wng.org/podcasts/christmas-at-the-capitol-1671695903). Plus: commentary (https://wng.org/podcasts/cal-thomas-a-christmas-reflection-1671695811) from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news (https://wng.org/podcasts/thursday-morning-news-december-22-2022-1671696225). Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate (https://donate.wng.org/). Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, an investing network that finances Christ-following entrepreneurs who demonstrate the gospel through their businesses. More at ambassadorsimpact.com (http://ambassadorsimpact.com/)  From Commuter Bible, the free audio-Bible plan to match your weekly schedule. Available on your favorite podcast app or at commuterbible.org (http://commuterbible.org/) And from Dordt University. See for yourself why Dordt offers outstanding academic programs and a Christ-centered community. More at Dordt.edu/visit (http://dordt.edu/visit)

On Washington Wednesday (https://wng.org/podcasts/washington-wednesday-top-political-stories-of-2022-1671606720), the top political stories of the year; on World Tour, (https://wng.org/podcasts/world-tour-flooding-in-congo-1671606629) the latest international news; and a behind the scenes tour of a neighborhood Christmas display (https://wng.org/podcasts/behind-the-scenes-of-a-drive-by-display-1671606551). Plus: commentary (https://wng.org/podcasts/janie-b-cheaney-the-life-of-brother-andrew-1671606521) from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning news (https://wng.org/podcasts/wednesday-morning-news-december-21-2022-1671606830). Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate (https://donate.wng.org/). Additional support comes from Dordt University. See for yourself why Dordt offers outstanding academic programs and a Christ-centered community. More at Dordt.edu/visit (http://dordt.edu/visit)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 (http://ambassadorsimpact.com/)And from Commuter Bible, the free audio-Bible plan to match your weekly schedule. Available on your favorite podcast app or at commuterbible.org (http://commuterbible.org/)

A handful of U.S. schools are adding another protected class to their policies; a pregnancy center in D.C. is having to cope with violent pro-abortion activists; and corruption in a small town. Plus: an uninvited guest, a review of a collection of writings by a Chinese house church leader, and the Tuesday 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. With outstanding academic programs and a Christ-centered community, Dordt is best experienced in person. More at Dordt.edu/visit And from Ambassadors Impact Network, an investing network that finances Christ-following entrepreneurs who demonstrate the gospel through their businesses. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

On Legal Docket, two cases dealing with fraud convictions; on Moneybeat, economic news and a listener question; 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 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 Commuter Bible, the free audio-Bible plan to match your weekly schedule. Available on your favorite podcast app or at commuterbible.org And from Dordt University. See for yourself why Dordt offers outstanding academic programs and a Christ-centered community. More at Dordt.edu/visit

Irish singer and songwriter Keith Getty is best known for the hymn “In Christ Alone,” but he is much more than a songwriter. The Gettys annual “Sing” conferences, held in Nashville, have become “must attend” events for worship leaders. In this interview with Warren Smith, Keith Getty talks about his newest recording project Christ Our Hope in Life and Death. Plus he discusses his vision of building a strong community of worship leaders that seeks to bring both excellent musicianship, sound theology to the worship experience.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 can be expected for those who hold to a traditional view of marriage now that President Biden signed the “Respect for Marriage Act” into law; Collin Garbarino reviews James Cameron’s Avatar sequel; and on Word Play George Grant dives into the meaning behind a well-loved Christmas carol. Plus: the music of Advent, and the Friday morning news.  Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from the Missions on Point podcast, 15 minutes every Friday, providing practical, biblical insights for your world missions ministry through your local church, available wherever you get your podcasts  From Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast And from Children’s Hunger Fund—delivering food and the hope of the gospel to children in need around the world. Learn more at ChildrensHungerFund.org.* Nearly 80 million meals distributed.* 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.

A new initiative in New York City seeks to provide mental healthcare to the city’s homeless population; a pro-life OBGYN addresses some common myths about pregnancy and abortion; and how Mississippi’s state auditor has been preparing for the role for a long time. Plus: Mr. Grinch, 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 the Missions on Point podcast, 15 minutes every Friday, providing practical, biblical insights for your world missions ministry through your local church, available wherever you get your podcasts And from Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast* Nearly 80 million meals distributed.* 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.

On Washington Wednesday the potential impact of Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party; the latest international news on World Tour; and how the tradition of decorating Christmas trees with ornaments got its start. Plus: a sound from space, 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 Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcastAnd from the Missions on Point podcast, 15 minutes every Friday, providing practical, biblical insights for your world missions ministry through your local church, available wherever you get your podcasts* Nearly 80 million meals distributed.* 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.

Community members in a small Idaho town are trying to bring healing after an unknown assailant killed four university students, how a growing alliance between Russia and Iran might impact the war in Ukraine, and the rise in family-friendly streaming services. Plus: permission for a pet, commentary from Steve West, and the Tuesday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from the Missions on Point podcast, 15 minutes every Friday, providing practical, biblical insights for your world missions ministry through your local church, available wherever you get your podcasts And from Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast * Nearly 80 million meals distributed.* 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.

On Legal Docket, a First Amendment fight over the right not to speak, on Moneybeat, listener questions about inflation, debt, real estate, and the Twitter take-over, and on History Book, a notable speech from President Ronald Reagan. Plus: the Monday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from the Missions on Point podcast, 15 minutes every Friday, providing practical, biblical insights for your world missions ministry through your local church, available wherever you get your podcasts And from Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast* Nearly 80 million meals distributed.* 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.