What does it mean to be a Christian? People offer many answers to this question. But what truly matters is what Scripture says. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explores two foundational elements of our identity in Christ.

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On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week, Alisa Childers issued a timely warning about the efforts to destroy the church from the inside out by those who support a deconstructionist viewpoint.  She provided clear guidance on what Deconstruction is and how believers can stand against it. Joe Dallas was discussed the United Kingdom’s efforts to criminalize any kind of therapy that leads people away from a same-sex lifestyle and why this is effort is a direct attack on the transforming hope of the gospel message. Climate rhetoric has led to concern and confusion, but Dr. Cal Beisner & Dr. David Legates turned their expertise to this many faceted issue and explained the hidden agendas behind the distrust of traditional energy sources.  How do you share the hope of the gospel with resistant people without becoming antagonistic yourself? Lindsey Medenwaldt showed us how to create tender, compassionate relationships with those we are reaching out to and how those bonds can create doorways for the love of Christ to reach into their lives. We have a seat ready and waiting for you in our radio classroom as Janet and Craig continue teaching us how to examine the headlines through the lens of scripture.

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Friday, August 7, 2026

Liberty McArtor hosts our Weekend edition. Her co-hosts are Dr. Merrill Matthews and Erin Smith. Liberty is a frequent guest host for Kerby Anderson and also hosts the Know Why Podcast. Dr. Merrill Matthews is a writer and public policy analyst specializing in health care, entitlements and energy issues. Erin Smith is a lawyer with First Liberty Institute. Join them for a great show.

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An organization started by Chuck Colson celebrates 50 years of caring for inmates and their families. An online video reveals how much family means to children. And who is going to care for the growing number of people aging alone?

Segment 1 – Prison Fellowship's 50th Anniversary; The Story of Family

• Prison Fellowship

• They Loved Me Without Looking video

Segment 2 – Solo Aging

• NPR article on solo aging

Segment 3 – Revealing Oxford Debate

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We step back and take in the full message of 2 Corinthians through one theme: reconciliation. We challenge ourselves to forgive honestly, rebuild wisely, and live like ambassadors who invite others back to God.

• reconciliation as a choice even while we still feel hurt 
• restoring a repentant person rather than leaving them in shame 
• what reconciliation is not: ignoring the offense or pretending nothing happened 
• forgiveness versus reconciliation and why they are not the same 
• forgiving when reconciliation is impossible due to distance or death 
• practical steps: name the wound, reaffirm love, move toward a hard talk, close the loop 
• division in the church as hurt-driven more than doctrine-driven 
• godly sorrow that leads to change and rebuilt trust over time 
• the ministry of reconciliation as mission, not just doctrine 
• humility, weakness, and letting God manage outcomes

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Have you read C.S. Lewis' sci-fi fantasy That Hideous Strength? The Public Square® team just did and this week they discuss how its concepts relate to the current tech crisis we're in. This episode is a rebroadcast from our series on The Circle.

Topic: Books

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. 

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Release Date: Friday, August 6th, 2026

In our godless culture, it can seem like temptation is at every turn—on the TV—commercials, on billboards, and even in your spam mail! But on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy takes us to the story of Joseph for a practical lesson on how to refuse sexual temptation!

We started this set of broadcasts in trouble, and it's only getting worse! Why is it important to have conversations about subjects that make us uncomfortable? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more.

Topic: Politics

The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti

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Air Date: Friday, August 7, 2026