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The World and Everything in It is an Apple Podcasts top 100 News program delivering essential headlines, field reporting, interviews, and expert analysis. Find original coverage you can't get elsewhere, such as a weekly overview of every Supreme Court case, biblical cultural analysis, and key international stories. This podcast is a product of listener-supported WORLD Radio, which provides sound journalism grounded in God's Word.
2.28.25 The slowing of religious decline, a review of Last Breath, and listener feedback
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet reflects on the high-profile conversions to Christianity, Collin Garbarino reviews Last Breath, a gripping story of survival, and February’s listener feedback. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Dordt University. Student musicians at Dordt enjoy opportunities to discover, develop, and share the gift of music and bring glory to God – until all is made new.From The Joshua Progr
2.27.25 Stronger protections for women’s sports, challenging IVF expansion, and a police chief handles sorrow
Safeguarding women athletes, pro-lifers seek stricter oversight for IVF, and navigating tragedy in a small town police department. Plus, shoplifters sentenced to clean community service, Cal Thomas on the effects of pride, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Ron Husband was a legendary Disney animator. Before that, he explored UFOs, lost cities, and Jesus. CompelledPodcast.comFrom Dordt Univer
2.26.25 America’s role on the world stage, World Tour, and God’s sovereignty in the midst of tragedy
On Washington Wednesday, conservatives weigh in on America’s foreign policy; on World Tour, news from Sudan, Indonesia, Romania, and Venezuela; and a family devastated by a preventable crime. Plus, Emma Waters on the church using AI, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from The Joshua Program at St. Dunstan’s Academy in Virginia a gap year shaping young men through trades, farming, prayer ... stdunstansacademy.orgFr
2.25.25 Germany’s most conservative party, ending no-fault divorce, and taking care of holocaust survivors
The conservative Alternative for Germany party gains momentum, states rethink no-fault divorce, and caring for holocaust survivors. Plus, Andrew Walker on the need for spiritual renewal, beavers lend a hand, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Student musicians at Dordt enjoy opportunities to discover, develop, and share the gift of music and bring glory to God – until all is made new.From The
2.24.25 The Supreme Court considers retirement security, David Bahnsen on return-to-work mandates, and Alaska’s serum run of 1925
On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court looks at managing retirement funds; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen weighs in on return-to-work orders; and on History Book, sled dogs save an Alaskan town. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Ron Husband was a legendary Disney animator. Before that, he explored UFOs, lost cities, and Jesus. CompelledPodcast.comFrom Dordt University. Student musicians at Dordt en
2.21.25 Culture Friday, The Unbreakable Boy, and abortion’s hidden toll on men
On Culture Friday, Katie McCoy on what current events suggest about our cultural direction; Collin Garbarino reviews a The Unbreakable Boy about a family’s struggle with autism and a rare medical condition; and encouraging men to stand up for the unborn. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/worldFrom Ridge Haven Cam
2.20.25 Making air travel safer, White House renews support for religious liberty, and Russian refugees settle in America
Reforming America’s air traffic control, President Trump revives the White House Faith Office, and a family finds asylum in North Carolina. Plus, looking for treasure in a dump, Cal Thomas on politicians outraged about DOGE, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Covenant College in Georgia, providing an uncompromising biblical education where students explore calling and career. More at covenant.edu/WORLDFrom Pens
2.19.25 Funding Trump’s Agenda, World Tour, and an abortionist repents
On Washington Wednesday, House Republicans work to pass a budget bill; on World Tour, news from the DRC, Thailand, Russia, and Germany; and a doctor changes her mind about abortion. Plus, Denmark offers to buy California, Janie B Cheaney praises unsung heroes in the church, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers in Brevard, North Carolina, and Cono, Iowa. Camp and year-round re
2.18.25 A new approach to the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian families in Poland, and the priority of pets in America
President Trump’s new strategy for Ukraine, Ukrainian refugees adapting to Poland, and a pet’s place in American life. Plus, Joe Rigney on responding to criticism, a kayaker confused for krill, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/worldFrom Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers in Brevard, North Carolina, and Cono, Io
2.17.25 Legal Docket on police use of force, Moneybeat on tariffs and government efficiency, and History Book on two men exonerated for murder
On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court wrestles with legal standards for police actions; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen considers tariff strategies and government efficiency; and on the WORLD History Book, exonerating men falsely imprisoned for 55 years. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Covenant College in Georgia, providing an uncompromising biblical education where students explore calling and career. More at cove
Doubletake: Just a bad idea
Everybody knows you’re not supposed to bargain with God. It’s just a bad idea. God doesn’t answer prayers that begin, “Dear God, if you just give me this one thing I’ll do this other thing. For the rest of my life. I promise.”Theologically speaking, we don’t give God our terms. He gives us His.But today we have an essay from someone who actually did bargain with God. Trinity Klomparens is a journalism student at Patrick Henry College.Support WORLD News Group at wng.org/donate.
2.14.25 Institutions reacting to cultural pressure, a review of two sequels at the boxoffice, and Word Play with George Grant
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet considers the drift in Christian institutions and AI’s moral risks; Collin Garbarino reviews two recent sequels; and George Grant on today’s buzzwords. Plus, processing Valentine flowers and the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where entrepreneurs can discover faith-aligned funding opportunities. More at ambassadorsimpact.com
2.13.25 Removing the Department of Education, purging federal employees, and remembering songs of love and longing
Eliminating the Department of Education, downsizing the federal workforce, and opening the Great American Songbook. Plus, trolling Ohio State football fans, Cal Thomas on ditching coins, and the Thursday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where entrepreneurs can discover faith-aligned funding opportunities. More at ambassadorsimpact.com
2.12.25 Protests against Elon Musk, World Tour, and mothers fight for children’s health
On Washington Wednesday, Democrats protest Elon Musk’s role in government; on World Tour, news from Ecuador, Slovakia, Brazil, and Namibia; and mothers rally for healthier families. Plus, an Aussie Trump, Adam Carrington on executive powers, and the Wednesday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where entrepreneurs can discover faith-aligned funding opportunities. More at ambassadorsimpact.com
2.11.25 Trump’s global strategy, illegal immigrants on immigration challenges, and watching for asteroids
President Trump’s international strategic pressure, living in the U.S. as illegal immigrants, and amateur astronomers tracking asteroids. Plus, Craig Carter on natural law, seeking a kazoo world record, and the Tuesday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where entrepreneurs can discover faith-aligned funding opportunities. More at ambassadorsimpact.com
2.10.25 Supreme Court cases on deception and employment benefits, the effect of tariffs, and honoring Tuskegee Airmen
On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers truth and promised benefits; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen explores tariffs; and on History Book, highlighting the Tuskegee Airmen. Plus, the Monday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where entrepreneurs can discover faith-aligned funding opportunities. More at ambassadorsimpact.com
Doubletake: Fighting for Sabbath rest
When Gerald Groff took his job at the Post Office in 2012, taking Sundays off wasn’t an issue. USPS didn’t deliver on Sundays. Then about a decade ago Amazon decided people simply had to have their gadgets and groceries delivered on Sundays and hired USPS to help. Suddenly Groff had a choice: keep his job or his convictions. He decided to try for both–and the case is still not settled, exactly.Today on Doubletake, a special legal episode about a mailman, his faith, and the byzantine legal rules
2.7.25 Culture Friday, a conversation with Charlie Peacock, Ask the Editor, and CeCe Winans makes history
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet reviews declining birth rates, crime reform, and Title IX; a visit with musician Charlie Peacock; and God uses a last-minute change explained on Ask the Editor. Plus, the Grammys honor CeCe Winans and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/worldFrom Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers in
2.6.25 A pro-life advocate arrested and pardoned, President Trump’s asylum lockdown, and Mississippi’s haven for babies
The story of a pardoned pro-life advocate, complications for asylum seekers at the border, and a safe place for babies. Plus, a sweet delivery, Cal Thomas on new media, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Dordt University, offering thoughtful reflections on engaging with the modern world through a Christian lens. dordt.edu/inallthingsFrom Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affo
2.5.25 Tariffs on hold, a pause on USAID funding, and studying the odor of corpse flowers
On Washington Wednesday, Trump’s tariffs; on World Tour, the funding freeze on international aid organizations; and studying the stench of corpse flowers. Plus, the rising cost of eggs, Janie B. Cheaney on the fear of missing out, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers in Brevard, North Carolina, and Cono, Iowa. Camp and year-round retreat registrations at ridgehaven.orgFrom D
2.4.25 Freedom for more hostages, Sam Brownback on defending religious liberty worldwide, and the concerns about air traffic control
More hostages return home, Sam Brownback reflects on international religious freedom, and the crisis in air traffic control. Plus, Andrew Walker on loving our neighbors, a competition for stag-calling, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/worldFrom Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers in Brevard, North Carolina, and
2.3.25 Religious freedom and government power, the economics of artificial intelligence, and remembering the Greensboro Four
On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers religious liberty and parental rights; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen explores the Wild West of AI; and on History Book, a 1960’s lunch counter sit-in. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University, offering thoughtful reflections on engaging with the modern world through a Christian lens. dordt.edu/inallthingsFrom Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence
Doubletake: Intended for Evil, The Plan
Hearing that his father was dead was very nearly the last straw for Radha Manickam. In two years he’d lost almost his entire family under the brutal regime of Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge. It seemed that God had abandoned him, and one night while lying on an anthill in the middle of a rice paddy, he decided to end it all. But then hope arrived–in a most unlikely place, and a most unexpected way.This series is based on my recent interviews with Radha, along with my 2016 book about his experiences. The
1.31.25 Wichita mourns devastating loss, Culture Friday on transgender treatment, and highlighting music from 2024
Mourning the victims of the airline tragedy; on Culture Friday, John Stonestreet discusses defunding transgender medical treatment; and Arsenio Orteza highlights music from 2024. Plus, a fond farewell and the Friday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from OneLife. A Christian gap year program that allows students to grow in their faith, travel, and earn college credit. More at OneLifePath.org. And from A-B-W-E Offering the free
1.30.25 Presidential preemptive pardons, DEI and Marxist ideology, and a police officer’s turnaround
The concerns of presidential preemptive pardons, vigilance against Marxist ideologies, and a fatal incident alters a police officer’s life. Plus, creative motivation to fix a road, Cal Thomas
1.29.25 GOP considers new pro-life strategies, World Tour, and military chaplains in South Sudan
On Washington Wednesday, pro-life legislation and executive actions; on World Tour, news from the DRC, France, Australia, and China; and military chaplains in South Sudan. Plus,
1.28.25 Pro-life presence, surviving Taliban captivity, and learning to forgive
The March for Life in Washington, D.C., freedom for a Taliban prisoner, and mentoring forgiveness. Plus,
1.27.25 SCOTUS considers e-cigarettes, Trump at Davos, and remembering the space shuttle Columbia
On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers two cases related to vaping; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen comments on shareholder activism and Trump’s Davos address; and an astronaut’s journey to space on History Book. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from OneLife. A Christian gap year program that allows students to grow in their faith, travel, and earn college credit. More at OneLifePath.orgAnd from A-B-W-E Offerin
Doubletake: Intended for Evil, The Realm of the Dead
After the communist Khmer Rouge took over Cambodia on April 17, 1975, they herded everybody out of the cities and into socialist “cooperatives.” Radha Manickam and family were sent to the country’s northwest, where they and 1.8 million others were dumped out of trains and told to start building villages.It was Year Zero, supposedly the start of the agrarian utopia promised by their Marxist masters.Instead, Radha watched the Khmer Rouge turn Cambodia into the realm of the dead.This series tells a
1.24.25 Culture Friday on gender and masculinity, 2025 blockbuster movies, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, Katie McCoy talks about a Christian vision of masculinity, Collin Garbarino reviews potential blockbusters in 2025, and January listener feedback and focus groups. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Chosen Gen Ministry, outfitting family discipleship through resources such as the Discipleship Parenting podcast. More at chosengenministry.org.And from Pensacola Christian College. Academic exce
1.23.25 Protection for female athletes, humanitarian aid to Gaza residents, and overcoming addiction
State and federal action on Title IX, aid groups mobilize in Gaza during ceasefire, and addressing increased alcohol abuse. Plus, Cal Thomas on President Trump’s bold promises and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/worldAnd from Chosen Gen Ministry, outfitting family discipleship through resources such as the Discipl
1.22.25 President Trump’s initial actions, World Tour, and remembering the Battle of the Bulge
On Washington Wednesday, Trump’s first executive orders; on World Tour, news from South Africa, France, Columbia, and China; and a soldier’s account of the Battle of the Bulge. Plus, an inauguration tradition, Janie B. Cheaney on being like our creator, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Chosen Gen Ministry, outfitting family discipleship through resources such as the Discipleship Parenting podcast. More at c
1.21.25 Trump’s inauguration, the Israel/Hamas ceasefire, and spotlighting a top Supreme Court advocate
Americans celebrate the transfer of power, Will Imboden reflects on the Israel/Hamas ceasefire, and a conversation with Supreme Court advocate Paul Clement. Plus, Daniel Darling on challenging stereotypes
1.20.25 The Supreme Court hears about TikTok and online child protection, David Bahnsen on California's red tape, and preparing for a championship game
On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers the TikTok ban and online protections for children; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen reflects on the economic side of California’s fires; and college football players prepare for a championship game. Plus, the peaceful transition
Doubletake: Intended for Evil, The Clearing of Phnom Penh
The communist Khmer Rouge marched into Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, on April 17, 1975. Radha Manickam, a new Christian, watched them arrive from the balcony of his parents’ apartment. It was Radha’s first exposure to the Khmer Rouge. The leader of the Khmer Rouge was Pol Pot, led the most violent and brutal government in modern history. In its doomed attempt to create an agrarian utopia, between 1975 and 1979 Pol Pot’s regime murdered over 1.7 million people. Many were beaten to death or
1.17.25 Faith-filled quarterbacks, 2025 family-friendly movies, and honoring “Mr. Baseball”
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet talks football, redemption, and apologetics, Collin Garbarino reviews family-friendly movies coming in 2025, and Kent Covington honors a baseball legend. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Student-athletes in Dordt’s distinctly Christian athletic program grow as servant leaders while pursuing championships – until all is made new.From The Issues, et cetera
1.16.25 Online age verification, H-1B immigration visas, and religious freedom in schools
The Supreme Court considers online age verification, Congress debates employment-based immigration, and understanding religious rights in education. Plus, rewarding an
1.15.25 Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing, World Tour, and a beloved family home reduced to ashes
On Washington Wednesday, the Senate begins confirmation hearings; on World Tour, news from Sudan, France, Pakistan, and El Salvador; and California fires consume a family’s legacy home. Plus, a village makes sickness a crime, Brad Littlejohn on limiting free speech, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Issues, et cetera podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issuesetc.orgFrom Am
1.14.25 Poilievre’s vision for Canada, reshaping immigration policy, and the dangers of online scams
Canada’s political future following Trudeau’s resignation, the Senate debates immigration reform, and lessons from an online scam. Plus,
1.13.25 Supreme Court arguments on the TikTok ban, economic trends for 2025, and stories of unyielding bravery
On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers the TikTok ban; for Moneybeat, David Bahnsen on economic trends for 2025; and History Book features two stories of bravery during a disaster. Plus, the
The last safe place
Last week we brought you the story of Hawler Sheikhe, a Syrian woman who returned in 2023 to one of the world’s most chaotic countries on unfinished family business. She went with a Christian humanitarian aid group called the Free Burma Rangers. WORLD correspondent Caleb Welde went with them.This week, the story of the rest of that trip. They went a year before the Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, known as HTS, overthrew the brutal government of Bashar al-Assad in Syria last month. But
1.10.25 Culture Friday on Meta’s policy shake up, a review of a Clint Eastwood classic, and the challenge of marking time
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet talks about Meta’s fact-checking policy change, Max Belz reviews A Fistful of Dollars, a classic Spaghetti Western, and George Grant explains the complexity of marking the New Year on Word Play
1.9.25 Response to China’s cyber attacks, a hostage brother's devotion, and survival of the American steel industry
China’s cyber attacks target the U.S., a hostage’s brother pleads for release, and the state of the American steel industry. Plus, a warning against culinary recycling, Cal Thomas on lower education standards, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Commuter Bible, the work-week audio Bible in four annual plans. Available via podcast app and commuterbible.org
1.8.25 Contrasting election certifications, global news on World Tour, and private security helps fight crime in Portland
On Washington Wednesday, the peaceful transfer of power; on World Tour, news from Ivory Coast, Montenegro, Indonesia, and Colombia; and Portland residents hire private security. Plus, a driverless car malfunctions, commentator Anne Kennedy on praying for our neighbors, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Commuter Bible, the work-week audio Bible in four annual plans. Available via podcast app and commuterbible
1.7.25 The rise of sports gambling, a former embryologist explains IVF, preparing music for a state funeral
The high price of sports gambling, ethical concerns of IVF, and preparation for a presidential funeral. Plus, Janie B. Cheaney on living in the moment, a belated Christmas present, and the Tuesday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Commuter Bible, the work-week audio Bible in four annual plans. Available via podcast app and commuterbible.org
1.6.25 Supreme Court cases of fraud and corporate liability, Biden blocking the sale of U.S. Steel, and the history of America’s borrowing habits
On Legal Docket, fraud and corporate liability cases before the Supreme Court, Moneybeat features David Bahnsen on President Biden blocking the sale of U.S. Steel, and History Book covers America’s borrowing habits. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Commuter Bible, the work-week audio Bible in four annual plans. Available via podcast app and commuterbible.org
Doubletake: Hawler’s Story
On December 8 the Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, known as HTS, overthrew the brutal government of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. There’s a new regime in Damascus, but in northeast Syria a lot remains the same. It’s still one of the most chaotic places in the world. WORLD correspondent Caleb Welde traveled around the region in November of 2023 with the Free Burma Rangers. That’s a Christian aid group working in some of the world’s most dangerous war zones.This is the first of two episodes
1.3.25 Europe redefines medical success, remembering prominent people in arts and culture, and a word from WORLD’s editor in chief
Culture Friday with John Stonestreet on redefining “transgender medicine” success, remembering notable figures from the world of arts and culture, and Ask the Editor for January. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Commuter Bible, the work-week audio Bible in four annual plans. Available via podcast app and commuterbible.orgAnd from Dordt University, where students strive to become all that God created them to
1.2.25 Legal challenges to faith and freedom, recalling 1984 famine relief, remembering those who had religious influence
Religious liberty highlights of 2024, Ethiopian famine relief 40 years later, and remembering those with spiritual influence who died last year. Plus, the importance of history, a photoshoot gone wrong, and the Thursday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. 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 Commuter Bible, the
1.1.25 Political and global news of the year, significant people in government and law who died, and Jimmy Carter’s spiritual legacy
Political news of the year, global trends of 2024, and those in government and law who died this year. Plus, Cal Thomas reflects on Jimmy Carter’s faith, a chess champion challenges the dress code, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Commuter Bible, the work-week audio Bible in four annual plans. Available via podcast app and And from Dordt University, where students are invited into God’s story of restorat
12.31.24 Pro-life rulings and battles of 2024, a 1984 song for Ethiopia, and remembering notable trailblazers
Pro-life news of the year, the song that raised millions of aid for Africa, and remembering significant innovators who died this year. Plus, setting prayerful resolutions, a lost dog returns home for Christmas, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes 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.And from
12.30.24 An environmental lawsuit, the economic year in review, and remembering President Jimmy Carter
On Legal Docket, a federal environmental statute at the Supreme Court, David Bahnsen reviews 2024’s financial news as well as the challenges ahead on Moneybeat, and History Book highlights the life and legacy of America’s 39th president, Jimmy Carter. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Commuter Bible, the work-week audio Bible in four annual plans. Available via podcast app and commuterbible.orgAnd from Dordt
12.27.24 WORLD Books of the Year, a review of A Complete Unknown, and December’s listener feedback
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet talks about WORLD Books of the Year, Collin Garbarino reviews the new Bob Dylan biopic, and December comments from listeners. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Asbury University. Enrollment is now open for January online grad and undergrad classes. Asbury—where Christ is central.And from Season 2 of I-Witness: Silent Night, the student-led podcast drama following time-trave
12.26.24 Football players proclaiming Christ, women’s prisons with male inmates, and a medieval Christmas tradition
NFL players sharing their faith, male inmates transferring to women’s prisons, and celebrating the Christmas season with a boar's head and yuletide log. Plus, a military homecoming, Cal Thomas on on government waste, and the Thursday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes 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 And
12.25.24 A classic presentation of the Nativity story, Janie B. Cheaney’s thoughts on the Incarnation, and Advent music celebrating the arrival of the Messiah
A special Christmas day program featuring a classic presentation of the Nativity story. Plus, Janie B. Cheaney reflects on the central event of history, Bonnie Pritchett highlights songs that echo the angels’ chorus, and the Wednesday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Asbury University. Enrollment is now open for January online grad and undergrad classes. Asbury—where Christ is central. And from Season 2 of I-Witness: Sile
12.24.24 Bird flu in California cows, Christians that don’t celebrate Christmas, and the Great American Songbook
The bird flu spreads to dairy cows, U.S. math scores drop, and a Christian family avoids Christmas. Plus, the Great American Songbook with some popular songs about winter from the past, pardoning a pair of pigs, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes 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.comAnd from Asbur
12.23.24 A look at four Supreme Court cases, avoiding a government shutdown, and celebrating Christmas during war
On Legal Docket the Supreme Court considers legal arguments for immigration, investments, procedure, and employment cases, and on Moneybeat David Bahnsen talks markets and politics. Plus, Christmas stories from the battlefield on History Book, Candice Watters on letting kids learn, and the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Asbury University. Enrollment is now open for January online grad and undergrad classes. Asbury—w
SIngletake: Dear Dad
Today, something a little different: it’s a series of letters Doubletake host Les Sillars wrote to his father last year. He never sent them. He doesn’t think he could.This episode is about regret and loss. But also hope, and memory, and memories.Support WORLD News Group at wng.org/donate
12.20.24 Culture Friday, new family friendly movies, and truth in contradiction
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet weighs in on the Madison school shooting, RFK Jr.’s pro-life promises, and a Supreme Court justice on Broadway, Collin Garbarino reviews Mufasa and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 both geared toward families, and more music for Advent. Plus, George Grant considers paradoxes on Word Play, and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University, where Christian faith is thoughtfully, authentic
12.19.24 Response to tragedy, punishment for childhood independence, and a Festival of Nativities
Madison Christians unite in grief and prayer after the tragic shooting, a mom arrested for letting her son roam, and Nativity scenes from around the world. Plus, a
12.18.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and a gingerbread house competition
On Washington Wednesday, a look back at the 118th Congress; on World Tour, news from West Africa, Bangladesh, Bolivia, and Kosovo; and gingerbread houses building more than family memories. Plus,
12.17.24 Drone sightings, Syrian Christians, and brewing holiday cheer
Drone sightings along the Eastern Seaboard, concern for Christians in Syria, and holiday cheer in a cup. Plus, the hands and feet of Christ in North Carolina, a singing Christmas tree, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes 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.comAnd from Dordt University, where Christi
12.16.24 Legal Docket reviews a Holocaust restitution case, Moneybeat covers financial deregulation, and History Book features Noah Webster
On Legal Docket The Supreme Court considers a case over Holocaust restitution, David Bahnsen talks about financial deregulation in 2025 on Moneybeat, and History Book profiles the architect of American language. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s student musicians enjoy opportunities to discover, develop, and share the gift of music and bring glory to God – until all is made new.And f
Singletake: Free stuff
Two women head to Hollywood just hoping to get on a game show and have some fun. They get on national TV and hobnob with Drew Carey. There they realize, in a most unlikely place, that everything they have is a gift.Don’t forget to rate and review this program!Support WORLD News Group at wng.org/donate
ENCORE: Legal Docket Podcast | Drawing the line
William J. Hennessy, Jr was one of the best known artists to work in the field of courtroom artistry. From the presidential impeachment trial of Bill Clinton to Iran Contra, the DC snipers, through the man suspected of trying to murder Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Hennessy had a front row seat to history in the making. Last Monday, he died suddenly on his 67th birthday.Legal correspondents Mary Reichard and Jenny Rough visited Hennessy in his Virginia studio a couple years ago for Season 3 of the Le
12.13.24 Culture Friday, a review of The War of the Rohirrim, and the restoration of Notre Dame
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet talks about cultural and familial factors that lead to tragic choices, Collin Garbarino reviews The War of the Rohirrim, a new animated movie set in Middle Earth, and more music for Advent. Plus, Notre Dame reopens its doors to the public and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Asbury University, coupling academic excellence with a focus on faith and biblical truths. asbury.eduFrom
12.12.24 Florida’s solution to homelessness, the Senate debates Trump’s deportation plan, and a boychoir continues tradition
Florida handles homelessness, the Senate debates mass illegal immigrant deportation, and a renown boy’s choir goes beyond music. Plus, city officials are not amused by a
12.11.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and reversing a chemical abortion
On Washington Wednesday, tackling government efficiency and military priorities; on World Tour, news from Ghana, Romania, the Dominican Republic, and Sweden; and a mother saves her baby after taking the abortion pill. Plus, Janie B. Cheaney on avoiding “brain rot,” an Australian car with an unexpected passenger, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the book Missions on Point. MISSIONS ON POINT brings to light t
12.10.24 Syria’s power struggle, corporate America backs away from DEI, and the joy of singing ancient music
Syrian rebels overthrow Bashar al-Assad, corporations and institutions abandon DEI, and a passion for singing ancient music. Plus, C.S. Lewis on modern society, a soldier reconnects with his canine partner, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Asbury University, coupling academic excellence with a focus on faith and biblical truths. asbury.eduFrom the book Missions on Point. MISSIONS ON POINT brings to light the
12.9.24 Parental rights and medical ethics, Walmart’s cultural pivot, and artistic expressions of Christmas
On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of Tennessee’s protections for minors, David Bahnsen talks about shareholder activism on Moneybeat, and History Book highlights the backstories of a few Christmas traditions. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from ambassadors impact network, providing faith driven entrepreneurs, the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values.
Doubletake: A Digital Revolt
Doubletake correspondent Alessandra Nash visits a Christian school in Idaho that’s encouraging parents to take the “Postman Pledge.” It has nothing to do with the Post Office. The Postman Pledge is a promise a small group of parents around the country are making to each other to not let their kids use social media–not at school, and not even at home.As one parent told us, that’s like declaring war on an entire culture.Audio Credits:Damon AllenMSNBCC-SPANReliant K.Support WORLD News Group at wng.
12.6.24 Culture Friday, new releases on Netflix and Disney+, and a musical call to worship for Advent
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet analyzes the Supreme Court case over transgender treatments for minors, Collin Garbarino reviews two streaming offerings debuting this weekend, and more music for Advent. Plus, Ask the Editor, and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes 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.
12.5.24 Demonstrations outside the Supreme Court, families harmed by transgender procedures, and medical care in Gaza
Voices from outside the Supreme Court over parental rights and gender identity, also stories of families damaged by “transgender care”, and an American doctor serving in Gaza. Plus, a
12.4.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and a story of overcoming adversity and embracing freedom
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
12.3.24 Presidential pardons, illegal immigration in Europe, and the skills developed in high school debating
President Joe Biden pardons his son, controlling EU immigration, and the benefits of debate. Plus,
12.2.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Saint Nicholas
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 newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s new online MBA program prepares aspiring Christian business leaders to serve and
Full Dallas Jenkins Interview on reimagining the Christmas story
A special weekend interview with Dallas Jenkins, the creator of The Chosen, about his new movie The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
Doubletake: In Glass, Part II
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.Audio Credits“Newborn Child”/Blue Water HighwayDon’t forget to rate and review this program!S
11.29.24 Culture Friday, the making of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and children’s Advent music
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet talks skepticism and trust in politics, the story behind making The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and children’s music for Advent. Plus, the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes 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.Additional support comes from Knox Theological Semin
11.28.24 The Israel/Hezbollah cease-fire, civil political discussions, and qualities of timeless music
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,
11.27.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and the Great American Songbook
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 newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University, where students are invited into G
11.26.24 Changes in U.S. Middle East policy, hostage survival in Gaza, and an oratorio inspired by Creation
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 newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.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
11.25.24 Transforming legal systems across Africa, Trump’s Treasury pick, and stories of innovation and impact
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 newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.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 certifi
Doubletake: In Glass, Part I
According to the Department of Health and Human services, in 2021 over 70,000 babies in the U.S. were conceived using in vitro fertilization, or IVF. That’s over 2 percent, and in some European countries that figure is over 4 percent. And it’s rising rapidly all over the world. And that’s raising questions about the limits of using medical technology to produce children.Today, WORLD reporter Leah Savas has the first of a two-part story about someone who crashed into those limits: medical, emoti
A collection of election prayers
More than sixty WORLD listeners sent in prayers and scripture readings for this year's election. This special edition of The World and Everything in It is a collection of those prayers.To read a transcript of the prayers, visit the program website.
11.22.24 Culture Friday, movie reviews, and listener feedback
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet considers the strengths and weaknesses of a presidential cabinet nomination, Collin Garbarino reviews three new films, and listener comments and corrections. Plus, the
11.21.24 Supporting women’s sports, reduction of fatal overdose deaths, and examining the Shroud of Turin
Female athletes stand up for women’s sports, fentanyl deaths decline, and scientific analysis of the Shroud of Turin. Plus, Cal Thomas on government spending, a cargo hold full of hamsters, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Asbury University, in Wilmore, Ky. Asbury's Set Apart retreats promote a biblical worldview for students. Asbury.edu/setapart.From Compelled Podcast. Teri Hrabovsky was shattered after an
11.20.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and high school archaeology
On Washington Wednesday, FEMA in the hot seat and the drawbacks of presidential appointments; on World Tour, news from Nigeria, France, Hong Kong, and Columbia; and high school students dig into history. Plus, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, and Daniel Darling on Marco Rubio as the new secretary of state and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Embrace Grace--equipping the church to love and encourage single
11.19.24 Biden’s risk with Ukraine, the shift among young voters, a missionary pilot freed, and a transformed heart in Northern Ireland
The Biden administration risks escalation with Ukraine and Russia, Trump gains young male voters, and a missionary pilot freed from prison. Plus, a transformation from hatred to love, a ring found after a half century, Nathan Finn on human flourishing, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Teri Hrabovsky was shattered after an intruder broke into her home and assaulted her. Only Christ could hea
11.18.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and the legacy of a Cambridge pastor
Legal Docket, weighing veteran medical claims and government whistleblowers; on Moneybeat, noting Trump’s energy cabinet picks; and for WORLD History Book, a Cambridge pastor serving for 54 years. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Asbury University, in Wilmore, Ky. Asbury's Set Apart retreats promote a biblical worldview for students. Asbury.edu/setapart.From Compelled Podcast. Teri Hrabovsky was shattered af
Doubletake: The Rise and Fall of Purity Culture
Michael and Millie Shipe grew up in the era of “purity culture.” It was a big thing for about 20 years starting in the 1990s, and it focused on saving sex for marriage. There were conferences and purity rings and slogans, like “True Love Waits.”But a lot of people say they’ve been deeply damaged by their experience in purity culture. There’s a growing genre of books by the “survivors” of purity culture. These are often bitter tales written by ex-evangelicals who use the term “deconstruction” to
11.15.24 Culture Friday, a theatrical production of The Horse and His Boy, and Tolkien's inspiration
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet unpacks lessons from the election, Bekah McCallum reviews a theatrical production set in Narnia, and George Grant describes J.R.R. Tolkien’s penchant for languages on Word Play. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.For three free months of WORLD Watch video news for families, visit: worldwatch.news/radio.Additional support comes from Dordt University, where Christian faith is thoughtfully, authentically, a
11.14.24 Senate chooses new majority leader, resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and a wounded Ukrainian soldier
Congress elects senior leadership, the Archbishop of Canterbury steps down, and a Ukrainian soldier comes to terms with the war. Plus, Cal Thomas on tax reform, breakfast dumplings and traffic jams, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs with a mission to connect with faith-based investors who share their vision. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Dordt University.
11.13.24 Donald Trump’s Cabinet selections, World Tour, and new citizens at the polls
On Washington Wednesday, the President-elect’s list of Cabinet picks; on World Tour, news from Africa, Holland, the Philippines, and Mexico; and new citizens exercise the right to vote. Plus, commentary from Nathanael Blake about the call for Christians to strengthen relationships and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Recapturing the Glory of Christmas. Christmas should spark worship and adoration, and R. Albert
11.12.24 Protections for faith-based nonprofits, Nebraska’s moderate victory, and going underground in Houston
A legal battle over ministry hiring practices, the way forward for pro-lifers in Nebraska, and a Houston underground destination. Plus, Janie B. Cheney on couples who avoid starting families, monkeys on the loose, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University, where Christian faith is thoughtfully, authentically, and joyfully applied in all areas of study and life – until all is made new.From Recapturing
11.11.24 Legal Docket, the President-elect’s chief of staff, and a journey around the globe
Legal Docket, Facebook’s data breaches and SEC reporting; on Moneybeat, Donald Trump selects his chief of staff; on History Book, stunt journalism and a trip around the world. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs with a mission to connect with faith-based investors who share their vision. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Dordt University. Dordt’s student musici
Doubletake: Navigating the Wilderness of Grief
WORLD Radio’s Jenny Rough was worried. Last year, her memory seemed to be slipping, and few things scared her more than descending into dementia as she got older. She also came across some recent research that tied dementia and Alzheimer's disease to a person’s ability to navigate–and Jenny has always had a little trouble with maps. Worst of all, her own mother had passed away from Parkinson’s disease a few years before.So, naturally, Jenny went for a good long hike … and got lost.On this episod
11.8.24 Culture Friday, a new Christmas movie, and prayers for spiritual renewal
On Culture Friday, Katie McCoy outlines future pro-life priorities, Chelsea Boes reviews The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and listeners pray for spiritual renewal. Plus, online detectives play “name that tune”, prayers for revival, and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from I-Witness: Silent Night, season two of the viral podcast-based audio drama presented by Northwest Christian School Online, the only exemplary accred
11.7.24 The status of Congress, market and global leaders react to the election, and famous concession speeches
Tuesday’s election may lead to a Republican sweep, Wall Street reacts to the election, WORLD’s weekly international news roundup World Tour, and famous concession speeches from losing candidates. Plus, Cal Thomas on heavenly citizenship, listeners pray for the nation, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College in Georgia, where students are equipped by accomplished professors and known in Christ-cente
11.6.24 Election Special: Feedback from swing state voters, defining moments of the campaign, and prayers for our elected officials
Election Special: Field reports from swing states on Washington Wednesday and a WORLD Opinions roundtable on election defining moments and challenges. Plus, prayers for newly elected officials and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Planted Gap Year, where young adults combine Bible classes, hands-on farming, and outdoor adventure. More at plantedgapyear.org.From Covenant College in Georgia, where students are equ
11.5.24 The vote tally process, UK pro-life restrictions, and homeschoolers on asylum
Counting votes in a presidential election, the UK police crackdown on pro-lifers, and a German family on asylum in Tennessee. Plus, America’s first town to vote, WORLD listeners pray for today’s election, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from I-Witness: Silent Night, season two of the viral podcast-based audio drama presented by Northwest Christian School Online, the only exemplary accredited Christian school in t
11.4.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and discovering ancient Nineveh
Legal Docket: a case over prescription pet foods; Moneybeat: the jobs picture with strong growth in red states; History Book: an archaeologist discovers two ancient cities. And, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College in Georgia, where students are equipped by accomplished professors and known in Christ-centered community. More at covenant.edu/WORLD.From I-Witness: Silent Night, season two of the viral p
Doubletake: The Feminine Mystake
In 1968 Mallory Millett arrived in New York just in time to watch her sister Kate Millett turn into an icon of the radical Second Wave feminist movement. At first, Mallory thought of herself as a feminist. But soon Mallory began to realize that feminism wasn’t quite what she thought: “I’d been brought into something very, very weird.”And the weirdness is still around. In fact, Mallory says that Kate’s radical ideas have shaped a new narrative about what it means to be a woman. In fact, says Mall
11.1.24 Culture Friday, a review of Here, and a call for prayer
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet discusses AI, religious freedom, and public faith; Here is tall on nostalgia but short on story; and a call to specific prayers this election cycleon Ask the Editor. Plus, a small coin with a hefty price tag and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Peter Davidson lost his parents as a child, but decades later, a shocking phone call changed his life. Episode eighty
10.31.24 Supply shortages from hurricanes, foreign disinformation, and a new season of Doubletake
Industries experience shortages after Hurricane Helene, controlling social media misinformation, and a new season of Doubletake. Plus, Cal Thomas on an iconic campaign speech, a celebrity look-alike contest, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from BibleMesh. Trusted theological training without leaving your local church. More at biblemesh.com/world.From Compelled Podcast. Peter Davidson lost his parents as a child,
10.30.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and crime statistics discrepancies
On Washington Wednesday, investigating election integrity; on World Tour, news from Uganda, the Philippines, Peru, and Germany; and a former law enforcement agent talks crime statistics. Plus, Daniel Darling on preserving democracy and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with making wise strategic decisions while shaping business in God-glorifying ways. More at dord
10.29.24 Israel’s retaliation against Iran, Sudan’s crisis, and Russian Christians flee to Mexico
Israel hits Iran with a targeted counter strike, how Sudan’s humanitarian crisis has gone from bad to worse, and a Russian family seeks U.S. asylum. Plus, Janie B. Cheney on the things that scare us, a cheesy robbery, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Peter Davidson lost his parents as a child, but decades later, a shocking phone call changed his life. Episode eighty-nine at compelledpodcast
10.28.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Sudan’s turbulent history
Legal Docket: the Supreme Court considers a unique death penalty case; Moneybeat: David Bahnsen looks at the potential policy effects post-election; History Book: the backstory to one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes in modern history. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from BibleMesh. Trusted theological training without leaving your local church. More at biblemesh.comFrom Compelled Podcast. Peter Davidson l
10.25.24 Culture Friday, a review of Conclave, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet on abortion statistics since the Dobbs decision, a review of the thriller Conclave, and October’s listener feedback. Plus, a father and son make NBA history and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Master’s University. The Master’s University offers over 150 programs, all designed to disciple the next generation toward lives of faithfulness to The Master, Jesus Christ. We equip
10.24.24 Reducing California crime and homelessness, Taiwan resists China, and small business strategies
California hopes to reduce crime and homelessness through Proposition 36, China pressures Taiwan, and small businesses find their niche in a competitive marketplace. Plus, a hiker falls into a volcano, Cal Thomas on Florida considering legalizing marijuana, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Tom Tarrants was a radical KKK terrorist who planned to murder a Jewish family. Instead, he walked in
10.23.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and ministry on a reservation
On Washington Wednesday, the likelihood of a shift of power in the U.S. Senate; on World Tour, news from the DRC, Australia, Indonesia, and Guatemala; and a ministry that works with Native Americans. Plus, saying goodbye in three minutes or less, the myths of classical education with Timothy Paul Jones, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the Popcorn Theology Podcast, exploring films and shows through a biblic
10.22.24 Election activity post hurricanes, Ohio’s pro-life law stifled, and the family of a Hamas hostage
Election preparation after hurricane devastation, pro-life laws struggle after Ohio’s constitutional amendment, and a family’s life with a son held hostage by Hamas. Plus, a dog-walker sets a record, Hunter Baker on the national debt, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Master’s University. The Master’s University offers over 150 programs, all designed to disciple the next generation toward lives of faithfu
10.21.24 Lawsuits against government agencies, Trump’s use of tariffs, and the tragic Hollywood shooting
Legal Docket: the Supreme Court hears cases on water pollution and immigration law; Moneybeat: Bahnsen looks at Trump’s tariff policies; History Book: an archbishop promotes social activism. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Tom Tarrants was a radical KKK terrorist who planned to murder a Jewish family. Instead, he walked into an ambush. Episode 87 at CompelledPodcast.com.From The Master’
10.18.24 Culture Friday, DreamWorks turns 30, and a new album of favorite hymns
On Culture Friday, Katie McCoy discusses media bias and a brazen state constitutional amendment, 30 years after DreamWorks takes on Disney, and Myrna Brown reviews the album Hymns that Made Us. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with making wise strategic decisions while shaping business in God-glorifying ways. More at dordt.edu/MBA.From the International ALERT
10.17.24 Kentucky school choice, free speech threatened in Australia, and serving after a storm
Kentucky voters debate a school choice amendment, religious expression in Australia under attack, and a Christian school cleans up after Hurricane Helene. Plus, The Waffle House Index - a unique gauge for storm damage, tips from storm survivors, Cal Thomas with a reason to vote, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Unlocking the power of faith-based financing for your startup. More at
10.16.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and pronatalist views on having children
On Washington Wednesday, congressional fundraising and empty abortion slogans; on World Tour, news from Kenya, Argentina, Japan, and Germany; and a couple who promotes large families. Plus, yard signs of failed candidates, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the International ALERT Academy. ALERT’s purpose is to forge extraordinary men who influence their world for Christ. ALE
10.15.24 Israel plans response to Iran, hurricane relief efforts, and Lewis and Clark’s trail
Israeli defenses on alert while planning its response to Iran, Hurricanes Helene and Milton stretch relief agencies and organizations, and following the trail of Lewis and Clark. Plus, a women rescued from racoons, Candice Watters on discipling younger women, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides Christian training in areas like leadership
10.14.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and a 19th century Scottish novelist
Legal Docket: ghost guns and lawyer fees; Moneybeat: the health of United States financial markets; History Book: a 19th century novelist visits America. And, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Unlocking the power of faith-based financing for your startup. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with making wise strategic decisions while shaping
10.12.24 Exploiting Christian compassion: A conversation with Allie Beth Stuckey
The full interview with Allie Beth Stuckey author of bothYou’re Not Enough (And That’s Okay) and her latest Toxic Empathy
10.11.24 Culture Friday, Lego animation, and President Roosevelt’s witticisms
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet reflects on the harms of social media, Collin Garbarino reviews a Lego documentary about Pharrell Williams, and George Grant highlights a wordsmith president on Word Play. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from The Master’s University. The Master’s University offers over 150 programs, all designed to disciple the next generation toward lives of faithfulness to The Master, Jesus C
10.10.24 Cake artist wins, Democrats defect, and “toxic empathy” explained
The Colorado Supreme Court dismisses a case against Jack Phillips, some Democrats no longer support their party, and Allie Beth Stuckey explains “toxic empathy.” Plus a French treasure hunt comes to an end, Cal Thomas on Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent interviews and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Moody Publishers and the book Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus? David Brickner explores twelve prophecies that reveal the truth about t
10.9.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and sheepdog competition
On Washington Wednesday, chasing after voters in Michigan; on World Tour, news from Mozambique, Kazakhstan, the UK, and the Philippines; and sheepdog trials in Australia. Plus, a beaver gets tenure, Joe Rigney with questions about political candidates, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Master’s University. The Master’s University offers over 150 programs, all designed to disciple the next generation towa
10.8.24 Worldwide remembrance, Israel’s fight continues, and hope for young people
Nations around the world mark the October 7th terrorist attack, decisions surrounding Israel’s fight, and rural North Carolina receives help. Plus, Carl Trueman on teen despair and Christian hope and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Moody Publishers and the book Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus? David Brickner explores twelve prophecies that reveal the truth about the Messiah. moodypublishers.comAnd from The
10.7.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and the 2023 terror attack against Israel
The Legal Docket team previews the upcoming Supreme Court term, David Bahnsen digs into the September jobs report on Moneybeat, and the Hamas October 7th attack on the World History Book. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Master’s University. The Master’s University offers over 150 programs, all designed to disciple the next generation toward lives of faithfulness to The Master, Jesus Christ. We equip stu
10.7.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and the 2023 terror attack against Israel
The Legal Docket team previews the upcoming Supreme Court term, David Bahnsen digs into the September jobs report on Moneybeat, and the Hamas October 7th attack on the World History Book. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Master’s University. The Master’s University offers over 150 programs, all designed to disciple the next generation toward lives of faithfulness to The Master, Jesus Christ. We equip stu
10.4.24 Culture Friday, an Alfred Hitchcock movie, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet analyzes how the vice presidential debate framed abortion policy, Alfred Hitchcock’s film Rear Window turns 70, and October’s Ask the Editor. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Barnabas Aid. The ministry of Barnabas Aid is to provide help for our brothers and sisters where they are suffering the most. The projects aim to strengthen Christian individuals, churches and their c
10.3.24 Healthcare in pro-life states, Israeli troops in Lebanon, and winter in Ukraine
The politics of miscarriages and botched abortions, Israel marks its new year with troops in southern Lebanon, and life in Ukraine as winter approaches. Plus, Cal Thomas on Israel’s 1982 war with the PLO and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Barnabas Aid. The ministry of Barnabas Aid is to provide help for our brothers and sisters where they are suffering the most. The projects aim to strengthen Christian individ
10.2.24 Washington Wednesday, WorldTour, and helping pregnant immigrants
On Washington Wednesday, analysis of Tuesday night’s VP debate and election margins in Pennsylvania; on World Tour, news from Lebanon, England, Japan, and Africa; and an Ohio pregnancy resource center helping immigrants. Plus, a postal worker’s clean driving record and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides Christian training in areas like lea
10.1.24 Aftermath of the hurricane, Ukraine’s plan for victory, and a president’s hometown
Communities pick up the pieces after Hurricane Helene, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shares his plan for victory, and a U.S. president’s hometown comes to grips with fading attention. Plus, a heroic reporter, Brad Littlejohn on hurricane devastation, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Barnabas Aid--hope and support for our suffering brothers and sisters around the world. Aid from Christians, through Chr
9.30.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and history of Bible translation
Legal Docket: religious liberty victory over pronouns; Moneybeat: presidential politics and the economy; History Book: four stories of Bible translation. And, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Barnabas Aid--hope and support for our suffering brothers and sisters around the world. Aid from Christians, through Christians, to Christians. barnabasaid.orgAnd from Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with mak
9.27.24 Culture Friday, overcoming differences, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, Katie McCoy on the number of women leaving the church, a review of two animated stories about sacrifice including The Wild Robot, and listener feedback for the month of September. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Issues, et cetera podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issues etc.org.Additional support comes from The Master’s University. The Master’s Univer
9.26.24 What’s next for Gaza? The Taliban and women, and healing waters in Nevada
Considering what’s next in Gaza after the war, the Taliban cracks down on women, and a visit to natural hot springs in Nevada. Plus, a cat’s long trip home, Cal Thomas on Kamala Harris’s reluctance to speak with the press, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Master’s University. The Master’s University offers over 150 programs, all designed to disciple the next generation toward lives of faithfulness to The
9.25.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and young men in church
On Washington Wednesday, conservative House lawmakers get a new leader; on World Tour, news from Tunisia, Sri Lanka, Japan, and Germany; young monks get serious about faith, and famous toys. Plus, Is it ever right for Christians to deceive or mislead? Joe Rigney shares his opinion, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Issues, et cetera podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issu
9.24.24 Counseling in Kentucky, border crossings, and a library legacy
Kentucky’s governor bans conversion therapy, Illegal entry at the U.S. southern border goes down, and a Texas family’s library legacy. Plus, a bizarre parking solution, Candice Watters on bodily autonomy, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Master’s University, equipping students for lives of faithfulness to The Master, Jesus Christ. More at masters.edu.And from The Issues, et cetera podcast. Expert guests,
9.23.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and a 17th century poet
Legal Docket: Analysis of the state of election law; Moneybeat: The Fed’s seemingly contradictory goals; History Book: The 17th Century mystical poets society. And, the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Issues, et cetera podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issues etc.org.And from The Master’s University. The Master’s University offers over 150 programs, all designed to disciple the
9.20.24 Culture Friday, Transformers One, and Shout to the Lord
On Culture Friday, the progression of feminism; a review of Transformers One; and the story behind a new version of Shout to the Lord. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with making wise strategic decisions while shaping business in God-glorifying ways. More at dordt.edu/MBA.From eX-skeptic. Interviews with believers who once questioned the existence and goodnes
9.19.24 Pager explosions, Secret Service duty, and national security
Devices explode in Lebanon, lawmakers evaluate the Secret Service’s performance, and a conversation with historian Victor Davis Hanson. Plus, a concert in space, Cal Thomas on fixing healthcare, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Crossway, publisher of What Do I Say When . . . ?: A Parent's Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children and Teens by husband and wife Andrew and Christian Walker. In a world fil
9.18.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and preparing for Mars
On Washington Wednesday, a survey of ballot questions; on World Tour, news from Uganda, Myanmar, Mexico, and Germany; and preparing astronauts for the challenges of traveling to Mars. Plus, failing to launch with Janie B. Chaeney, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from eX-skeptic. Interviews with believers who once questioned the existence and goodness of God. More at exskeptic.org.From Crossway, publisher of Chr
9.17.24 Government funding, weapons for Ukraine, and a private library
Lawmakers in Washington propose a new funding process; NATO considers giving Ukraine longer range weapons; and a family in Alabama builds a private library. Plus, a star hippo, Daniel Darling on religion in Texas classrooms, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides Christian training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.
9.16.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and communists take over China
On Legal Docket, religious organizations sue the IRS; on Moneybeat, presidential proposals for fixing the economy; and on the World History Book, Mao Zedong gains control of China. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Crossway, publisher of Christian Ethics: Living a Life That Is Pleasing to God by bestselling author Wayne Grudem. This highly practical, biblically based volume on Christian ethics explains what t
9.13.24 Culture Friday, In God We Trust, and Word Play
On Culture Friday, worldview analysis of Tuesday’s presidential debate; a review of God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust; and on Word Play, the significance of a pocket book. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from His Words Abiding in You, a Bible memorization podcast designed for truck drivers. His Words Abiding in You … on all podcast apps.And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find
9.12.24 Red flags in Georgia, protecting women’s spaces, and persecution in Mexico
Prevention and responsibility for school shootings; Riley Gaines recommends boycotting boys in girls’ sports; and religious persecution in Hidalgo, Mexico. Plus, a strange royal statue in Northern Ireland, Cal Thomas on Tuesday’s presidential debate, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find the support they need to thrive with faith-aligned financ
9.11.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, an honoring lives lost on 9/11
On Washington Wednesday, analysis of the presidential debate; on World Tour, news from China, the Philippines, Algeria, and France; and a flag display remembering 9/11. Plus, Brad Littlejohn on accountability for social media platforms and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find the support they need to thrive with faith-aligned financing options. M
9.10.24 China ends adoptions, Nicaragua closes churches, and families start libraries
China halts international adoptions, religious persecution in Nicaragua, and families open lending libraries. Plus, a football team of twins, Candice Watters on parental stress, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from His Words Abiding in You, a Bible memorization podcast designed for truck drivers. His Words Abiding in You … on all podcast apps.And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpo
9.9.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and the first rocket on the moon
On Legal Docket, Brazil bans the social media platform X; on Moneybeat, the presidential candidates and economic policies; and on the World History Book, Pavlov discovers classical conditioning. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find the support they need to thrive with faith-aligned financing options. More at: ambassadorsimpact.com/From His Wor
9.6.24 Culture Friday, Anne of Green Gables in anime, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, what Donald Trump’s waning support for pro-life positions means for pro-lifers; a Japanese filmmaker’s adaptation of Anne of Green Gables rings true across cultures; and on Ask the Editor for September, how WORLD balances general interest stories with more overtly faith-based ones. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with making wise strategic
9.5.24 Abortion on the ballot, freeing Israeli hostages, and gleaning fruit
Nebraska’s two abortion ballot measures, Israelis protest to free the remaining hostages, and gleaning fruit from neglected trees. Plus, Andrew Walker on freedom of speech and the Thursday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from eX-skeptic. Stories of people who went from personal rejection to passionate acceptance of Jesus. More at exskeptic.org.And from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides C
9.4.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and homeschooling in Brazil
On Washington Wednesday, the shift of Arizona voters; on World Tour, news from Senegal, Spain, the United Kingdom, South Korea, and Argentina; and homeschooling in Brazil. Plus, a cucumber craze in Iceland, Janie B. Cheaney on the complexity of the brain, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with making wise strategic decisions while shaping business in God-glor
9.3.24 Tension with China, aging in prison, and still working at 90
China pressures the Philippines, caring for aging inmates, and serving the church at 90. Plus, smashing an artifact, Daniel Darling on redeeming the public square, and the Tuesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from eX-skeptic. Stories of people who went from personal rejection to passionate acceptance of Jesus. More at exskeptic.org.And from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides Christian
9.2.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and a leading designer of machines
On Legal Docket, Utah sues the federal government over land rights; on Moneybeat, a theological understanding of work; and on History Book, R.G. LeTourneau becomes an innovative leader. Plus, the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with making wise strategic decisions while shaping business in God-glorifying ways. More at dordt.edu/MBA.And from eX-skeptic. Interviews with
8.30.24 Culture Friday, Coraline turns 15, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, author Megan Basham responds to criticism and questions about her book Shepherds for Sale; the stop-motion animated film Coraline is still a relevant cautionary tale about the dangers of getting what you want; and Listener Feedback for August. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College in Georgia, providing an uncompromising biblical education where students explore calling and care
8.29.24 Revised indictment, cellphone bans, and a South Korean Bible translator
The updated indictment against Donald Trump, banning smartphones in class, and a life spent translating the Bible. Plus, a bald eagle too heavy to fly, Cal Thomas reviews Reagan, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the International ALERT Academy. ALERT’s purpose is to forge extraordinary men who influence their world for Christ. ALERT utilizes a military-style structure, intentional discipleship, unique experi
8.28.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and film tourism
On Washington Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins Donald Trump; on World Tour, Rwanda institutes regulations on churches; and historic towns with movie nostalgia. Plus, changing sides in a baseball game, Joe Rigney on our civic duty, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College in Georgia, providing an uncompromising biblical education where students explore calling and career. More at covenant.edu/
8.27.24 Title IX changes in court, busing the homeless, and raising men
Title IX revisions suspended for some states, San Francisco offers bus tickets to the homeless, and teaching boys to be men. Plus, “The Imperial March” on the Thames, Samuel James looks at online dating, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the International ALERT Academy. ALERT’s purpose is to forge extraordinary men who influence their world for Christ. ALERT utilizes a military-style structure, intentional di
8.26.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Michael Faraday’s discovery
On Legal Docket, animal rights in the courts; on Moneybeat, interest rate cuts and the jobs report miscalculation; and on History Book, Michael Faraday’s faith and scientific discoveries. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College in Georgia, providing an uncompromising biblical education where students explore calling and career. More at covenant.edu/WORLD.And from from the International ALERT Academ
8.23.24 Culture Friday and a review of The Forge
On Culture Friday, debriefing the DNC, changes to Title IX, and the influence of a TV pioneer; a pun war in Morehead City; and a review of the Kendrick brothers’ latest film, The Forge. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Dean Clark partied with Guns N’ Roses … until the rest of the band became heroin addicts. Then Christ offered an escape. Episode 84 at compelledpodcast.com.From Dordt Univer
8.22.24 Cease-fire negotiations, FAFSA delays, and gratitude for veterans
Middle East policies and strategies; students wait for financial aid; and honoring veterans and their families. Plus, seagull insurance, Cal Thomas on Democratic campaigns, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Africa Inland Mission – partnering with churches for gospel outreach among Africa’s unreached peoples. More at aimus.orgFrom Compelled Podcast. Dean Clark partied with Guns N’ Roses … until the rest of the
8.21.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and missionary aviation
On Washington Wednesday, highlights of the Democratic National Convention; on World Tour, news from Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, and Kashmir; and flight training with a mission. Plus, a kangaroo on the road, Janie B. Cheaney on Biblical joy, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with making wise strategic decisions while shaping business in God-glorifying ways. M
8.20.24 Campaign hacking, Christian education in Maine, and touring Israel remotely
Foreigners phishing in American campaigns, parents fight religious discrimination in Maine, and visiting Israel online. Plus, noisy self-driving cars, Jerry Bowyer with a case against selling mifepristone, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Compelled Podcast. Dean Clark partied with Guns N’ Roses … until the rest of the band became heroin addicts. Then Christ offered an escape. Episode 84 at compelledpodcast.com.From Dordt University. Dordt
8.19.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and amateur racing in America
On Legal Docket, the transformation of a convicted felon’s heart and life; on Moneybeat, analysis of Kamala Harris’s inflation policies; and on World History Book, the first American Soapbox Derby. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support for The World and Everything In It comes from Africa Inland Mission – partnering with churches for gospel outreach among Africa’s unreached peoples. More at aimus.orgAnd from Dordt University
8.16.24 Culture Friday, My Penguin Friend, and Casting Crowns turns 20
Culture Friday on the significance of Michael Brown’s death and Kevorkian’s first public assisted suicide; a review of My Penguin Friend; and Casting Crowns celebrates 20 years. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. After Kim Bigler’s teenage son died in an alleyway, she cried out to God for a miracle and He answered. Episode #83 at CompelledPodcast.com.From Covenant College in Georgia, providi
8.15.24 Ukraine incursion, voting on values, and restoring Maui
Ukraine surprises Russia with an offensive attack; Asa Hutchinson explains his plans for the presidential election; and restoration after the wildfires on Maui. Plus, an unusual goldfish pond in Brooklyn, Cal Thomas on deterring protests on college campuses, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values
8.14.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and bringing hope to favela children
On Washington Wednesday, Democrats prepare for the National Convention; on World Tour, news from Rwanda, Serbia, Algeria, and Colombia; and favela children in Brazil hear the gospel. Plus, a bear in the classroom, Hunter Baker on the state of Christian education, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College in Georgia, providing an uncompromising biblical education where students explore calling and ca
8.13.24 Boeing’s Starliner, Americans in Gaza, and looking for a change
Boeing and NASA work to retrieve American astronauts from space; American hostages in Gaza; and black voters who support Trump. Plus, a misplaced groundhog, Brad Littlejohn on the use of AI, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. After Kim Bigler’s teenage son died in an alleyway, she cried out to God for a miracle and He answered. Episode #83 at CompelledPodcast.com.From Covenant College in Geor
8.12.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and the wild outdoors
On the Legal Docket, seeking religious freedom on the college campus; on Moneybeat, tax promises on the campaign trail; and on the World History Book, three stories from the wild outdoors. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Compelled Podcast. After Kim Bigle
8.9.24 Culture Friday, films of Werner Herzog, and Word Play
On Culture Friday, the controversy over the Olympic Committee not protecting the women boxers; films that marvel at the created order; and on Word Play, the notorious history of a common noun. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with making wise strategic decisions while shaping business in God-glorifying ways. More at dordt.edu/MBA.
8.8.24 Sept. 11 plea deals, new Title IX rules, and inspiration in a soup kitchen
Trial delays continue for the alleged 9/11 mastermind, parents take a stand against the new Title IX guidelines, and a soup kitchen changes a chef’s life. Plus, an update from Mary Reichard, Cal Thomas on the Secret Service, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides Christian training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt
8.7.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and hope after a landslide
On Washington Wednesday, a look at Kamala Harris’s running mate; on World Tour, news from Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, India, and the Olympics; and a Bible translation for a village in Papua New Guinea. Plus, raising chickens in Des Moines, Janie B. Cheaney on the new normal, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with making wise strategic decisions while shapi
8.6.24 Historic prisoner exchange and Jews for Jesus during a war
The prisoner exchange with Russia; WORLD’s Mary Reichard on her concerning diagnosis; and Jews for Jesus during Israel’s war with Hamas. Plus, dragonflies swarm a Rhode Island beach, Daniel Darling on pro-life strategy, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides Christian training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M
8.5.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and emergency landing in Iowa
On Legal Docket, how the author of Black’s Law Dictionary researches and writes definitions for legal terms; on the Monday Moneybeat, a disappointing jobs report, a delayed rate cut, and defining “parallel economy;” and on the World History Book, a small Iowa town jumps into action when a damaged commercial airliner makes an emergency landing. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's new MB
8.2.24 Culture Friday, Batman: The Caped Crusader, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, identity politics on the campaign trail, taking phones out of the classroom, and the ideas of the French revolution driving LGBTQ displays at the opening ceremony of the Olympics; a new Batman show misses what made previous adaptations great; and Ask the Editor for August. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Alex Nsengimana lost his family in the Rwandan Genocide. Then Chri
8.1.24 Harris foreign policy, California homelessness, and a camp for stuttering
Conflict in the Middle East heats up and Vice President Kamala Harris takes on a larger role in foreign policy ahead of the 2024 election; California Governor Gavin Newsom issues an order to clear homeless encampments; and a team of clinicians working to help children who stutter build confidence. Plus, a whale flips a fishing boat near New Hampshire, Cal Thomas on the media’s handling of Kamala Harris’s record, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org
7.31.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and a voice for veterans
On Washington Wednesday, President Biden proposes changes to the Supreme Court and Congress takes its time on government funding bills; on World Tour, Kenyan troops in Haiti have yet to lay out plans for evicting gangs and restoring order; and a wounded veteran finds healing and purpose by offering hope to other veterans through podcasting. Plus, ending the US men’s gymnastics medal drought, Emma Waters on lax border policies putting immigrant children in harm’s way, and the Wednesday morning ne
7.30.24 Venezuela election, prison staff burnout, and the Highland Games
Venezuela’s president claims victory in Sunday’s election but vote counts have not been made public; a new law could fix problems in federal prisons, but staff shortages remain high; and competing in a version of the Scottish Highland Games in North Carolina. Plus, meeting old friends in Uber rides, Carl Trueman on desecration on display in the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support com
7.29.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Anne Frank’s reflections
On Legal Docket, public school teachers fired for raising concerns about gender identity policies take their case to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals; on Moneybeat, the White House’s misguided plan for capping rent increases; and on the World History Book, Anne Frank writes her final diary entry. Plus, the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Chosen Gen Ministry, outfitting family discipleship through resources such as the D
7.26.24 Culture Friday, The Straight Story, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, secular thinkers recognize the benefits of Christianity; A review of The Straight Story; and Listener Feedback for July. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, helping entrepreneurs who are looking for more than just funding. Discover a community of Christian faith-led investors. More at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists wi
7.25.24 Netanyahu defends Israel, Dallas church fire, and Olympic speed climbing
Prime Minister Netanyahu defends Israel before Congress, fire destroys a historic church in Dallas; and the journey of an Olympic speed climber. Plus, Cal Thomas on the challenges facing Kamala Harris and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides Christian training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/MPA.And from Ambas
7.24.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and treating opioid addiction
On Washington Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris secures support; on World Tour, news from Bangladesh, Venezuela, Libya, and Eritrea; and strategies for solving the opioid epidemic. Plus, interrupting the interruptions at a soccer game, John Wilsey on our resilient republic, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, helping entrepreneurs who are looking for more than just funding. Di
7.23.24 Secret Service testimony, tech outage, and the ministry of midwives
The head of the Secret Service testifies to Congress about why law enforcement failed to prevent the assassination attempt on Donald Trump; a flawed cybersecurity software update causes worldwide disruption; and the rise of home births has midwives working together to meet demand for care. Plus, a man named “Literally Anybody Else” runs for president, Janie B. Cheaney critiques the ideals of utopia, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additi
7.22.24 Biden ends campaign, Moneybeat, and History Book
President Biden ends his reelection campaign and endorses Vice President Harris; on Moneybeat, the economic priorities of Kamala Harris and J. D. Vance; and for the World History Book, the life of Oswald Chambers. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, helping entrepreneurs who are looking for more than just funding. Discover a community of Christian faith-led investors. More at ambassa
7.19.24 Culture Friday, Young Woman and the Sea, and singing Psalm 23
On Culture Friday, a moral shift on display at the RNC; a review of Young Woman and the Sea and Twisters; and generations of Christians put Psalm 23 to music. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the Citizen Impact 2024 Annual Conference, Thursday, August 22 in McDonough, Georgia. Focus on the Family’s Tim Goeglein is the evening Keynote Speaker. Throughout the afternoon is a great lineup of speakers, with works
7.18.24 Republican unity, prescription drug prices, and security failures
Donald Trump's speech may strive for unifying America; experts disagree on how best to lower prescription prices; and a look at previous presidential assassination attempts. Plus, swimming the Seine, Cal Thomas on an opportunity for Donald Trump, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, transforming lives through excellent education and intentional discipleship. Online and on-campus programs a
7.17.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and Hurricane Beryl aftermath
On Washington Wednesday, a report from the Republican National Convention; news from Nigeria, Nepal, Ecuador, and Iraq on World Tour; and cleaning up after Hurricane Beryl. Plus, rescuing a ring from the river, Elliot Gaiser on presidential leadership, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the Citizen Impact 2024 Annual Conference is Thursday, August 22 in McDonough, Georgia. Focus on the Family’s Tim Goeglein i
7.16.24 Documents case dismissed, NATO Summit, and lessons from the Constitution
A federal judge dismisses a case against Donald Trump; NATO allies wrap up a summit in Washington; and Justice Samuel Alito shares life principles from the U.S. Constitution. Plus, Emma Waters on the gift of children, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Keith and Melody Green were pioneering Contemporary Christian Music. Then tragedy struck. Episode seventy at compelledpodcast.comAnd from Ceda
7.15.24 Attempted assassination, Moneybeat, and History Book
An analysis of the assassination attempt on former President Trump; on the Monday Moneybeat, David Bahnsen talks about the latest Consumer Price Index; and on History book, gymnast Comăneci’s perfect score at the 1976 Olympics. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, with more than 175 graduate, undergraduate, and dual enrollment programs. Online and on-campus programs at cedarville.edu/WOR
7.12.24 Culture Friday, Chariots of Fire, and sports metaphors for Word Play
On Culture Friday, voting to lessen the evil enabled by government; a review of Chariots of Fire; and George Grant on sports metaphors for Word Play. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where entrepreneurs can discover faith-aligned funding opportunities. More at ambassadorsimpact.com
7.11.24 Religious liberty in Oregon, Pope Francis on AI, and the value of serving
Judges consider religious liberty for a foster mom and a ministry, Pope Francis and the ethics of AI, and a food pantry client serving others. Plus, shaming litterbugs, Cal Thomas on “Project 2025,” and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where entrepreneurs can discover faith-aligned funding opportunities. More at ambassadorsimpact.com
7.10.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and a unique summer camp
On Washington Wednesday, campaign concerns over President Biden’s health and the Republican platform; On World Tour, news from West Africa, Philippines, Japan and Panama; and a camp for adults with disabilities. Plus, Janie B. Cheaney on being a late bloomer and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where entrepreneurs can discover faith-aligned funding opportunities. More at ambassadorsi
7.9.24 UK voters ready for a change, pro-life conviction and gardening at the ballfield
The UK has a new prime minister and government; a pro-life protester is sentenced; and what happens when baseball meets farming? Plus, grandmothers who heal, Brad Littlejohn on governing well, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where entrepreneurs can discover faith-aligned funding opportunities. More at ambassadorsimpact.com
7.8.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat and the World History Book
On Legal Docket, challenging regulations for small businesses; on Moneybeat, the jobs report and the Phillips Curve; and on the World History Book, Eric Liddell runs for gold. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where entrepreneurs can discover faith-aligned funding opportunities. More at ambassadorsimpact.com
7.5.24 Culture Friday, Despicable Me 4, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, the business sector pulls back on Pride Month; a review of Despicable Me 4; and on Ask the Editor, a fond farewell to one of WORLD’s own. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, with more than 175 graduate, undergraduate, and dual enrollment programs. Online and on-campus programs at cedarville.edu/WORLD
7.4.24 Supreme Court final decisions, Social media safety, and John Philip Sousa
Supreme Court opinions on homeless encampments and federal air pollution regulations; efforts to keep social media safe for minors; and the musical legacy of John Philip Sousa. Plus, recovering Teddy Roosevelt’s pocket watch, Cal Thomas on the Declaration of Independence, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, transforming lives through excellent education and intentional discipleship. Onlin
7.3.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and social media censorship
On Washington Wednesday, the political fallout of the presidential immunity decision and the presidential debate; analysis of two Supreme Court decisions related to social media and suing federal agencies; and World Tour. Plus, a sneaky soccer shot, Ray Hacke on the reaction to Caitlin Clark, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, transforming lives through excellent education and intention
7.2.24 Presidential immunity, Opioid settlements, and the Civil Rights Act turns 60
The Supreme Court rules on Donald Trump’s presidential immunity and Idaho’s pro-life law; states prepare for opioid settlement funds; and a retrospective look at the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Plus, a candidate in Canada gets zero votes, Daniel Darling on Biblical masculinity, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, with more than 175 graduate, undergraduate, and dual enrollment programs. Onlin
7.1.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and withdrawal from Vietnam
On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court reins in federal agencies; on Moneybeat, the economics of regulation; and on the World History Book, Nixon withdraws troops from Vietnam. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, with more than 175 graduate, undergraduate, and dual enrollment programs. Online and on-campus programs at cedarville.edu/WORLD
6.28.24 Culture Friday, The Sound of Hope, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet discusses the CRC and Biblical sexuality, the state’s role in protecting minors, and the Ten Commandments in classrooms; a review of The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot; and Listener Feedback for June. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnesota. Students start here, go anywhere, grounded in God's Word. More at: flbc.edu/worl
6.27.24 Israel and Hezbollah, hurricane season, and studying birds up close
Israel prepares for conflict with Hezbollah; the Supreme Court hands down two decisions; Scientists predict an above average hurricane season; and a closer look at birds. Plus, elephants with names, Cal Thomas on protecting minors from transgender procedures, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Jeff Parker was VP of a Christian media company and had a secret gambling addiction only Christ cou
6.26.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and escaping Ukraine
On Washington Wednesday, Donald Trump’s influence in the GOP; on World Tour, news from Pakistan, Switzerland, New Caledonia, and Saudi Arabia; and a Ukrainian man begins a new life in America. Plus, the world’s ugliest dog, Janie B. Cheaney on sanctification through caregiving, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Jeff Parker was VP of a Christian media company and had a secret gambling addic
6.25.24 Supreme Court opinions, Ten Commandments in school, and helping honey bees
Analysis of five recent Supreme Court opinions; Louisiana’s law requiring schools to display the Ten Commandments; and a beekeeper keeping honey bees healthy. Plus, debugging the State Department, Nathan Finn on the original intent of Title IX, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnesota. Students start here, go anywhere, grounded in God's Word. More at: flbc.edu/world.
6.24.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and prayer in public school
On Legal Docket, four recent Supreme Court decisions; on the Monday Moneybeat, a perspective on AI investing; and on the World History Book, the 1962 Supreme Court’s decision against prayer in public schools. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Jeff Parker was VP of a Christian media company and had a secret gambling addiction only Christ could free him from. Episode Eighty at CompelledPodcas
6.21.24 Culture Friday, My Neighbor Totoro, and a book on climate science
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet discusses cell phone limits for kids, acceptance of marital infidelity, and Jack Phillips’ recent legal battle; a review of My Neighbor Totoro; and a book about climate change and stewarding natural resources. Plus the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, with more than 175 graduate, undergraduate, and dual enrollment programs. Online and on-campus programs at ce
6.20.24 International security, fighting wildfires, and a child prodigy
North Korea and Russia strengthen ties while Western allies rally to support Ukraine; California uses new techniques to fight wildfires; and shepherding a child’s gift of music. Plus, returning a 2000-year-old vase to its homeland, Cal Thomas on attitudes that threaten democracy, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs to access faith-friendly financing options at
6.19.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and singing good news
On Washington Wednesday, Donald Trump’s proposed tax policies; on World Tour, news from Malawi, Australia, the EU, and Sweden; and musicians from the UK bring a new approach to gospel music. Plus, fruit preserves at Mount Vernon, Delano Squires on celebrating Juneteenth, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs to access faith-friendly financing options at ambassad
6.18.24 Southern Baptists on IVF, bird flu in cows, and freeing Israeli hostages
The Southern Baptist Convention considers the ethical problems with in vitro fertilization; Scientists and farmers watching a strain of avian flu infecting cows say humans need not fear; and an Israeli man freed from captivity in Gaza wants to see other hostages released soon. Plus, Daniel Darling on Generation Z’s decline in non-religious identification, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University
6.17.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Spurgeon’s spiritual battle
On Legal Docket, six recent Supreme Court decisions; on Moneybeat, the inflation reports, Fed policies, and bond market insights; and on the World History Book, the life of Charles Spurgeon. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs to access faith-friendly financing options at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Cedarville University, with more than 175 graduate, undergraduat
6.14.24 Culture Friday, Inside Out 2, and Word Play
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet discusses faith and fidelity in public and private life; a review of Pixar’s Inside Out 2; and on Word Play, the “crossword craze.” Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the Story Partners Podcast with stories of hope like Eddie Smith’s journey from the rough streets of Chicago to New Life in Jesus. Season 2, Episode 2, on any podcast app or at StoryPartners.org.And from Free L
6.13.24 Northern border security, French elections, and coaching mentorship
The surge of asylum seekers brings a new challenge to the northern border; French president Macron challenges the trend toward conservative leaders; and a basketball coach develops top coaches in Iowa. Plus, a hot dog eating champ loses his spot, Cal Thomas considers a conservative swing from the past, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnesota. Students start here, g
6.12.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and a salon offers solace
On Washington Wednesday, Congress works on government funding for 2025; on World Tour, news from the DRC, Kashmir, Switzerland, and Sudan; and a salon for women fighting a difficult diagnosis. Plus, finding sunken treasure, Janie B. Cheaney on the intellects of babies, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnesota. Students start here, go anywhere, grounded in God's Wor
6.11.24 Google shareholder meeting, Hong Kong law, and from jail to jobs
Activist pressure at corporate boardrooms, Hong Kong's National Security Law suppressing dissent, three recent Supreme Court decisions, and a Texas trade school helping men break free from their past. Plus, love without age limits, Brad Littlejohn on managing smartphones, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the Story Partners Podcast with stories of hope like Eddie Smith’s journey from the rough streets of Chica
6.10.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and History Book
On Legal Docket, female athletes fight to reclaim Title IX; on the Monday Moneybeat, a positive jobs report and the Texas Stock Exchange; and on the World History Book, remembering Calvin Coolidge, Hank Aaron, and the Exxon Valdez. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnesota. Students start here, go anywhere, grounded in God's Word. More at: flbc.edu/world.From the Sto
6.7.24 Culture Friday, Acolyte and The Watchers, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, comparing Gen-Z with the Greatest Generation; a review of two thrillers, The Watchers and Acolyte; and the discovery of D-Day prayers. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from theMission Focused Men for Christ Podcast, marking National Fatherhood Month with a series on fathers giving kids a foundation the culture won’t. That’s Mission Focused Men for Christ on any podcast app.And from Pensacola Th
6.6.24 Border security, India election results, and a difficult pregnancy
India must form a coalition government, President Biden’s executive order on the immigration crisis, and a mother protects her unborn baby. Plus, rescuing a bear from a tree, Cal Thomas on political prosecutions, 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, marking National Fatherhood Month with a series on bringing up children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Th
6.5.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and running an election precinct
On Washington Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci answers questions about COVID-19; on World Tour, news from South Africa, India, Guatemala, and Hong Kong; and behind-the-scenes activity at a polling place. Plus,a horse instead of a raise, Bethel McGrew on miscarriage and abortion, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Pensacola Theological Seminary. Discounts available for online seminary degrees to those in Christian
6.4.24 Trump’s felony conviction, the Netherlands’ prime minister, and East of Eden
Donald Trump awaits sentencing in the Manhattan business fraud case, the Supreme Court hands down two unanimous decisions, a political outsider becomes prime minister of the Netherlands, and a review of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden. Plus, Andrew Walker on the social construct of homosexuality, a high-tech spoon and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the Mission Focused Men for Christ Podcast, marking National Fath
6.3.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and D-Day
On Legal Docket, final oral arguments before the Supreme Court; on the Monday Moneybeat, personal consumption expenditure and the U.S. markets; and on the World History Book, the events of D-Day. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the Mission Focused Men for Christ Podcast, marking National Fatherhood Month with a series on fathers giving kids a foundation the culture won’t. That’s Mission Focused Men for Chri
5.31.24 Culture Friday, films from 1939, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, troubling milestones in the normalization of euthanasia and gender confusion; The Wizard of Oz and Stagecoach turn 85 this year; and Listener Feedback for May. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cadence International. Opportunities for ministry to the military at Cadence.org/Serve.Ffrom Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnesota. Students start here, go anywhere, grounded in God's W
5.30.24 Tension in Taiwan, EU elections, and the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Taiwan’s government becomes more divided, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen seeks support from far-right groups, and spelling bee contestants learn more than spelling. Plus, feral chickens in England, Cal Thomas on Richard Nixon’s political makeover, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Providing faith driven entrepreneurs the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns wi
5.29.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and rebuilding churches in Syria
On Washington Wednesday, Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought Libertarian endorsement; on World Tour, possible outcome of South Africa’s election; and rebuilding a Christian community after ISIS. Plus, a cheese rolling competition, Janie B. Cheaney on the church’s firm foundation, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnesota. Students start here, go anywhere,
5.28.24 Confronting chaos in Haiti, three Supreme Court opinions, and a transformed life
Kenya leads a multinational effort to restore order in Haiti, three recent Supreme Court decisions, and a life transformed by Christ. Plus, the house in Home Alone hits the market, Daniel Suhr about the pressure on Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cadence International. Opportunities for ministry to the military at Cadence.org/Serve.From Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnes
5.27.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and the Centralia coal fire
On Legal Docket, an injunction against Starbucks and malicious prosecution from stolen jewelry; on the Monday Moneybeat, the government sues Ticketmaster; and on the World History Book, a tribute to Billy Graham. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Providing faith driven entrepreneurs the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.comfro
5.24.24 Culture Friday, The Garfield Movie and Sight, and a father’s sacrifice
On Culture Friday, students ask about living out a Biblical worldview; a review of The Garfield Movie and Sight; and Steve West reflects on a father’s heroism. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, with more than 175 graduate, undergraduate, and dual enrollment programs. Online and on-campus information at cedarville.edu/WORLDAnd from the National Embryo Donation Center. Struggling with the
5.23.24 De-banking, tariffs on Chinese goods, and experts with special needs
Large corporations and agenda-driven quotas, views on tariffs for Chinese imports, and providing a future for people with disabilities. Plus, scratch and sniff baguette stamps, Cal Thomas on returning to civility and humility, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the National Embryo Donation Center. Struggling with the grief and pain of infertility, and seeking an ethical, affordable answer? Embryo adoption thro
5.22.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and helping to the homeless
On Washington Wednesday, Joe Biden and Donald Trump plan to debate in Georgia; on World Tour, political activity in the DRC, Taiwan, the Dominican Republic, and Spain; and a ministry to the homeless in Portland. Plus, lobster tanks up for auction, Nathanael Blake on technology and life experiences, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, with more than 175 graduate, undergraduate, and dual e
5.21.24 Iran helicopter crash, Supreme Court opinions, and Panhandle recovery
The sudden death of Iran’s president and foreign minister, five recent Supreme Court opinions, and caring for the Texas Panhandle’s wildlife after wildfires. Plus, a judge says tacos are sandwiches, Jerry Bowyer on a Biblical work ethic, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the National Embryo Donation Center. Struggling with the grief and pain of infertility, and seeking an ethical, affordable answer? Embryo ado
5.20.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and caring for orphans
On Legal Docket, three cases pending at the Supreme Court; on the Monday Moneybeat, President Biden’s tariffs on Chinese goods; and on the World History Book, George Müller’s faith and care for British orphans. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, with more than 175 graduate, undergraduate, and dual enrollment programs. Online and on-campus information at cedarville.edu/WORLDAnd from the N
5.17.24 Culture Friday, The Blue Angels and IF, and road trip entertainment
On Culture Friday, countercultural leaders; a review of The Blue Angels and IF, and road trip recommendations. Plus, the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Story Partners Podcast. Tim Schulte was a successful pharmacist with a secret. When his opioid addiction was found out, he thought life was over. Season 2 Episode 9 on any podcast app or at StoryPartners.org.From WORLD Watch, a 10-minute daily news video coverin
5.16.24 Voter registration, Cass Review, and church in Alaska
State and federal lawmakers work to preserve the integrity of elections, U.S. physicians need better guidance in treating gender dysphoria, and churches in Alaska work together to meet the needs of the community, Plus, Secretary of State plays with a rock band in Ukraine, Cal Thomas discusses a solution to the economic crisis, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from DelTackett.com. Biblical worldview resources and
5.15.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and medical challenges
On Washington Wednesday, Supreme Court rulings on big cases are pending; on World Tour, news from Tunisia, Georgia, Afghanistan, and Nigeria; and more about the family featured in Ordinary Angels. Plus, an octogenarian receives her doctorate, Janie B. Cheaney on how ordinary moments become extraordinary, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from WORLD Watch, a 10-minute daily news video covering the world plus hea
5.14.24 UN resolution, pro-life laws, and a surprising arrest
The UN shows moral support for the Palestinians; pro-lifers work to protect the unborn in Arizona and Florida; and a community leader behind bars for a pro-life stand. Plus, speaking with an app, Daniel Suhr reviews The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Story Partners Podcast. Tim Schulte was a successful pharmacist with a secret. When his opioid addiction was found out, he
5.13.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and confronting evil
On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers three arbitration cases; on the Monday Moneybeat, the Biden Administration’s law capping credit-card late fees; and on the World History Book, remembering Queen Wilhelmina, desegregation, and Tiananmen Square. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from DelTackett.com, Biblical worldview resources and training to help you live a healthy and vibrant life in Christ, and to be
5.10.24 Culture Friday, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Word Play
On Culture Friday, the Boy Scouts become gender neutral and a Colorado law mandates lies; a review of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Shakespeare’s contributions to modern English on Word Play. Plus, the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, offering in-person and online undergraduate, graduate, and dual enrollment programs, taught with academic excellence and a biblical worldview. cedarvil
5.9.24 Aid to Israel, marijuana classification, and UMC regionalization
America’s response to Israel’s Rafa operation; changing the classification of marijuana; and the restructuring of the United Methodist Church. Plus, a world-record baguette, Cal Thomas on raising the presidential rhetoric, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs with a mission to connect with faith-based investors who share their vision. More at ambassadorsimpact.c
5.8.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and praying for Congress
On Washington Wednesday, a bill to define antisemitism in the Civil Rights Act raises constitutional questions about anti-discrimination laws and the First Amendment; on World Tour, news from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Panama, Canada, and Brazil; and serving the House of Representatives as a guest chaplain. Plus, a beekeeper saves a ballgame in Phoenix, Andreé Seu Peterson on God’s designed differences for men and women, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything i
5.7.24 Flight to Rwanda, campus protests, and Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
The United Kingdom implements plan to curb illegal immigration; the protest at George Washington University; and for the Classic Book of the Month, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus. Plus, deterring tourists near Mount Fuji, Brad Littlejohn on today’s conservatives, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, offering in-person and online undergraduate, graduate, and dual enrollment programs, taught wi
5.6.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”
On Legal Docket, a case about public camping and the Eighth Amendment; on the Monday Moneybeat, antitrust lawsuits against Big Tech companies; and on the World History Book, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs with a mission to connect with faith-based investors who share their vision. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Cedarville Un
5.3.24 Culture Friday, The Fall Guy, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, campus protests, doctrinal changes at the UMC General Conference, and lowering barriers to access marijuana; The Fall Guy is an old-fashioned romcom with adrenaline fueled high jinks; and Ask the Editor for May. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from HomeschoolDiploma.com. A remarkable education deserves a distinguished finish. From beautiful customized diplomas to regalia and invites, Homeschoo
5.2.24 Religious freedom, Title IX concerns, and Gen Z on social media
More countries added to the list of religious freedom violations, a victim and advocate approves of the changes to Title IX, and the harms of a phone-based childhood. Plus, a bee infestation in a girl’s bedroom, Cal Thomas on restoring order and decorum on college campuses, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, offering in-person and online undergraduate, graduate, and dual enrollment progr
5.1.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and flowers for the elderly
On Washington Wednesday, changes to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act expand yet restrict FBI powers; on World Tour, Kenya begins recovery from deadly flooding; and volunteers repurpose leftover flowers to encourage the lonely. Plus, “Seagull Boy” wins a European gull screeching competition, Janie B. Cheaney on the virtue of victory, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from I Witness: The Lazarus Project, a
4.30.24 TikTok law, abortion in Idaho, and saving cora
Americans have differing opinions about banning TikTok; the Supreme Court considers Idaho’s law protecting the unborn; and caring for coral reefs. Plus, a surprising police reunion, Emma Waters on commercial surrogacy harming children, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from HomeschoolDiploma.com. A remarkable education deserves a distinguished finish. From beautiful customized diplomas to regalia and invites, Home
4.29.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and a Watergate Scandal milestone
On Legal Docket, former President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court appeal; on the Monday Moneybeat, economic reports for the first three months of 2024; and for WORLD History Book, Richard Nixon releases the Watergate transcripts. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, offering in-person and online undergraduate, graduate, and dual enrollment programs, taught with academic excellence and a bibli
4.26.24 Culture Friday, Unsung Hero, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, university protests leave civility behind, and justices hear a case about abortion and Medicare at the Supreme Court; the new film Unsung Hero recounts the family origins of music artists Rebecca St. James and For King & Country; and Listener Feedback for April. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the audio drama I Witness: The Lazarus Project, a surprising take on a familiar story. On your f
4.25.24 Boeing safety, Passover in Israel, and building warships
Observing Passover with empty seats for the hostages and concerns about anti-Semitism; Boeing works to reclaim its reputation; leave snakes behind, and a shipyard making warships. Plus, Cal Thomas on signs of accountability and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnesota. Students start here, go anywhere, grounded in God's Word. More at: flbc.edu/worldFrom the audio drama
4.24.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and the eradicating mold
On Washington Wednesday, Congress funds our allies and considers protection against deepfakes; on World Tour, news from Colombia, Spain, Sri Lanka, and New York City; and detecting and eradicating a health hazard. Plus, ballerinas set a world record, Bethel McGrew on the abortion conversation, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the National Embryo Donation Center. Struggling with the grief and pain of inferti
4.23.24 Title IX changes, Supreme court rulings, and hope on Haiti’s airwaves
The Biden administration’s changes to Title IX limits due process and free speech; four recent Supreme Court opinions; and a Christian radio station continues sharing hope in Haiti. Plus, deodorant for rams, Daniel Darling on qualities of democracy, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the audio drama I Witness: The Lazarus Project, a surprising take on a familiar story. On your favorite podcast platform or onlin
4.22.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and massacre of the Waldensians
On Legal Docket, a case about whether a law about evidence tampering after the Enron scandal can be used to prosecute January 6th Capitol rioters with “obstructing an official proceeding;” on the Monday Moneybeat, a primer on stock market valuations ahead of a GDP quarterly report release this week; and on the World History Book, a massacre of evangelicals in northern Italy. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from
4.19.24 Culture Friday, Mr. Bates vs The Post Office, and singing Scripture
The myth of neutrality in the mainstream media on Culture Friday, a review of the PBS series Mr. Bates vs The Post Office, and music for meditation in everyday life. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, offering in-person and online undergraduate, graduate, and dual enrollment programs, taught with academic excellence and a biblical worldview. cedarville.edu/WORLD.From Compelled Podcast. T
4.18.24 Mail-order hormones, Middle East milestone, and a Texas rancher
Telehealth makes obtaining cross-sex hormones easier, Iran’s attack revealed the U.S. solidarity with Israel, and a Texas rancher rebuilds after the wildfires. Plus, paddling in a pumpkin, Cal Thomas on America’s tax burden, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Unlocking the power of faith-based financing for your startup. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Cedarville University, offe
4.17.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and sharing hope in Ukraine
On Washington Wednesday, the delay of impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden; on World Tour, news from Nigeria, Indonesia, the European Union, and China; and a Ukrainian pastor shares housing, hope and the gospel in the midst of war. Plus, a diamond lost in the dough, Janie B. Cheaney’s advice to graduates, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Troy Gause thought he was invincible
4.16.24 FAFSA delays, internet safety, and ice sculpting in Alaska
Technical problems with a federal student aid form, an advocacy group protects children from online exploitation, and a master ice sculptor trains a new generation. Plus, unusual tax deductions, Andrew Walker’s pro-life strategy, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, offering in-person and online undergraduate, graduate, and dual enrollment programs, taught with academic excellence and a bib
4.15.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and three historic greats
On Legal Docket, four cases before the Supreme Court related to interest payments, property forfeiture, Native American healthcare, and state water claims; on the Monday Moneybeat, student loan forgiveness and oil price manipulation; and on the World History Book, remembering Lord Byron, The Rolling Stones, and Wayne Gretzky. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Unlocking the power of
4.12.24 Culture Friday, Civil War, and Word Play
On Culture Friday, moral clarity about surrogacy, gender, and abortion; the new film Civil War portrays America at war with itself; and for Word Play, guarding against cliches. Plus, the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnesota. Students start here, go anywhere, grounded in God's Word. More at: flbc.edu/world.From Harvest USA, offering free online courses for parents seeking
4.11.24 Mail-in voting, tax-exempt status, and sounds of an eclipse
Republican leaders take a new stance on voting by mail; Christian organizations face legal challenges to their tax-exempt status; and studying wildlife reactions to a total solar eclipse. Plus, eclipse glasses for farm animals, Cal Thomas on Donald Trump’s abortion policy, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from www.DelTackett.com, Biblical worldview resources and training to help you live a healthy and vibrant lif
4.10.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and roasting coffee
On Washington Wednesday, former president Donald Trump’s position on abortion concerns pro-lifers; on World Tour, news from Rwanda, Mexico, the South China Sea, and Tunisia; and a pastor roasts coffee for his congregation. Plus, volcanic vortex rings, Andreé Seu Peterson on parenting, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Harvest USA, offering free online courses for parents seeking to Raise Sexually Faithful Ki
4.9.24 Six months of war in Gaza, fighting wildfires, and building model cars
Israel faces new challenges in the war with Hamas; meteorologists used a new satellite system during recent Texas wildfires; and fathers and sons build cars and character. Plus, an unusual world record at Niagara Falls, a review of Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnesota. Students start here, go anywhere, grounded in God's Word. More a
4.8.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and the Darfur genocide
On Legal Docket, a New York official interferes with NRA business relationships; on the Monday Moneybeat, the jobless rate remains low; and on the World History Book, the Darfur genocide. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from www.DelTackett.com, Biblical worldview resources and training to help you live a healthy and vibrant life in Christ, and to be light and salt, impacting your neighbors and culture for the gl
4.5.24 Culture Friday, Girls State, Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, what pastors can learn from J.K. Rowling’s stand against a chilling hate speech law in Scotland; the AppleTV+ documentary Girls State offers a surprisingly balanced look at what American teen girls think about politics; and Listener Feedback for March. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Lutheran Public Radio. Streaming sacred music for the 50 days of the Easter season at: LutheranPublicRadio
4.4.24 Fentanyl supply chain, total solar eclipse, and license plate readers
The Department of Justice arrests members of a drug cartel near the U.S.-Mexico border; scientists study the sun and Earth during Monday’s total solar eclipse; and combating rising crime by installing security cameras. Plus, space junk crashes into a home in Florida, Cal Thomas on the costs of going soft on crime, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from HomeschoolDiploma.com. A remarkable education deserves a dis
4.3.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and respecting the cherry trees
On Washington Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. caters to disaffected voters; on World Tour, news from Southern Africa, Jerusalem, Hong Kong, and Canada; and a Washington D.C. restoration project strives to preserve the cherry blossom tradition. Plus, April Fool’s Day advertising, Janie B. Cheaney on the godlike status of DEI, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Southern Seminary--with an opportunity to embark
4.2.24 Civil fraud, Biblical response to polyamory, and Classic Book of the Month
Donald Trump prepares to appeal the judgment against him in New York; the growing popularity of polyamory belies serious problems; and for Classic Book of the Month, George MacDonald’s The Princess and the Goblin. Plus, Gmail turns 20, Brad Littlejohn on virtue and vice, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Lutheran Public Radio. Streaming sacred music for the 50 days of the Easter season at: LutheranPublicRadio.
4.1.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and NATO turns 75
On Legal Docket, Supreme Court Justices scrutinize the standing of doctors who sued the FDA’s changing guidelines for the abortion drug Mifepristone; on the Monday Moneybeat, the muddled ethics of crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried’s upbringing that culminated in a 25-year prison sentence for fraud; and on the World History Book, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization turns 75. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes
3.29.24 Culture Friday, Testament, and looking beyond silver linings
On Culture Friday, pushing back on anti-Semitism and chemical abortions; a review of the docuseries Testament: The Story of Moses; and when bad news turns into good news. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Every Woman’s Bible. The Every Woman’s Bible is a study Bible for the heart and mind with over one hundred scholars, writers, and contributors—all women—from around the world. It is packed with study notes a
3.28.24 Abortion pills, French farmers, and How Great Thou Art
Debate inside and outside the Supreme Court over FDA approval of Mifepristone; European farmers protest burdensome climate regulations; and the hymn How Great Thou Art turns 75. Plus, how dogs think, Cal Thomas on the U.S. security threat, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find the support they need to thrive with faith-aligned financing options
3.27.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and China adoption
On Washington Wednesday, Republican House members consider what’s next; on World Tour, news from Senegal, Nigeria, Ecuador, and Venezuela; and a Chinese adoption journey ends and life together begins. Plus, LEGO mugshots, a review of The Anxious Generation, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Free Lutheran Bible College. Students learn on campus from experienced Bible professors, then go anywhere, serving God
3.26.24 ISIS-K in Moscow, EPA emissions standards, and adopting from China
Islamic terrorists take responsibility for the attack in Moscow; new EPA emission standards push automakers to sell more electric vehicles; and the pandemic complicates the adoption process in China. Plus, a race of table servers in Paris, Maria Baer on living with the messiness in God’s family, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Every Woman’s Bible. The Every Woman’s Bible is a study Bible for the heart and mi
3.25.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
On Legal Docket, the Biden administration’s pressure on social media companies; on the Monday Moneybeat, the antitrust case against Apple; and on the World History Book, NASA’s first mission to Mercury. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find the support they need to thrive with faith-aligned financing options. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom E
3.22.24 Culture Friday, The Matrix at 25, and the principles of MLK Jr.
On Culture Friday, abortion hits a record high and the government’s management of happiness and misinformation; The Matrix turns 25; and two books about Martin Luther King Jr. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Compelled Podcast. Jerry Dugan didn’t believe in God, but facing death on a battlefield, made a last-minute prayer with an unexpected answer. Episode 75 at CompelledPodcast.comFrom the National Embryo Donation Center. Struggling wit
3.21.24 Texas border law, Hong Kong security, and escaping Haiti
A federal appeals court considers whether Texas can enforce its border security law; Hong Kong’s new security law further erodes freedoms; and an American missionary family leaves Haiti. Plus, porcupines on the run in Scotland, Cal Thomas on taking the lead on the abortion issue, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Barnabas Aid. The ministry of Barnabas Aid is to send financial support to projects that help Chr
3.20.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and Australian fostering
On Washington Wednesday, the House impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden’s family business dealings; on World Tour, news from Egypt, Niger, India, and Uzbekistan; and the foster care system in Australia. Plus, a woman keeps her cool and her coat, Janie B. Cheaney on restoring reading comprehension, and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the National Embryo Donation Center. Struggling with the grief and pain of infe
3.19.24 Healthcare cyberattack, Oregon drug law, and a basketball referee
The United States healthcare system and cybersecurity attacks; Oregon reinstates penalties for drug possession; and a basketball referee encourages players. Plus, remembering the inventor of karaoke, Bethel McGrew on postmodern revolution, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Jerry Dugan didn’t believe in God, but facing death on a battlefield, made a last-minute prayer with an unexpected answe
3.18.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and the Washington Agreement ceasefire
On Legal Docket, cases concerning the statute of limitations for music copyrights and bank card fees; on the Monday Moneybeat, the potential ripple effects of divesting TikTok; and on the World History Book, President Clinton orchestrates a ceasefire. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Barnabas Aid. The ministry of Barnabas Aid is to send financial support to projects that help Christians where they suffer dis
3.15.24 Culture Friday, One Life, and books for Easter
On Culture Friday, pushback on TikTok, puberty blockers, and the definition of family; the film One Life is an inspiring tale of ordinary people and extraordinary heroism; and children’s books that sow seeds of the gospel. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the NET Translation. Faithful to the text, clear to modern readers, and establishing an unparalleled accountability, the New English Translation (NET) marr
3.14.24 TikTok bill, The WPATH Files, and navigating IVF
The House of Representatives votes to reduce China’s influence in the U.S. with TikTok; leaked conversations reveal problems with puberty blockers; and how the IVF ruling affects a couple in Alabama. Plus, a message in a bottle is answered 40 years later, Cal Thomas on Israel’s need to win, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing opt
3.13.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and a young composer
On Washington Wednesday, the strategy of America’s adversaries; on World Tour, hundreds of children abducted in Nigeria; and the passion of composing orchestration. Plus, skijoring in Colorado, Katelyn Walls Shelton on gender politics in Ireland, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Southern Seminary. Master of Divinity students who prepare for ministry by studying on the Southern Seminary campus can save $1,80
3.12.24 Florida social media bill, difficult diagnoses, and sports gambling
Florida works on legislation to protect minors from the addictive harms of social media; Tim Teboow and a panel of experts ask Congress to crack down on the distribution of materials depicting abuse of children; and pro-life women respond to President Biden’s State of the Union address. Plus, sailing solo around the world, Daniel Darling on the dangers of sports gambling, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the
3.11.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Bernie Madoff convicted of fraud
On Legal Docket, Supreme Court arguments about bump stocks and machine guns; on the Monday Moneybeat, the economic messaging in President Biden’s State of the Union address; and on the World History Book, the conviction of Wall Street financier Bernie Madoff. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their value
3.8.24 Culture Friday, Kung Fu Panda 4, and Word Play
On Culture Friday, WJI student questions about worldview, definitions, and IVF; Cabrini and Kung Fu Panda 4 honor overcoming obstacles; and Yiddish words on this month’s Word Play. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Gracia Burnham was a kidnapped missionary who realized Christ commanded she forgive her enemies. Episode 30 on any podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.From The Missionary Confere
3.7.24 Super Tuesday results, Texas wildfires, and AI music
A new posture in the GOP; the cause and prevention of wildfires; and the advances in AI music. Plus, diving for Apple Watches, Cal Thomas on political deception, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, offering in-person and online undergraduate, graduate, and dual enrollment programs, taught with academic excellence and a biblical worldview. cedarville.edu/WORLD.From Compelled Podcast. Graci
3.6.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and church after a split
On Washington Wednesday, the obstacles before the Speaker of the House; on World Tour, protests over economic burdens in Tunisia; and the challenges of starting a new church. Plus, a magical disappointment in Scotland, Janie B. Cheaney on finding hope during hard times, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Missionary Conference. October 16th to 18th with John Piper, Kevin DeYoung, Conrad Mbay-way, Mark devv
3.5.24 Super Tuesday, euthanasia for mental illness in Canada, and Classic Book of the Month
A unanimous Supreme Court rules Trump stays on the Colorado ballot; Canada delays an expansion of euthanasia for mental illness; and on Classic Book of the Month, Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Life Together. Plus, jet suit racing in Dubai, A. S. Ibrahim on religious intolerance, and the Tuesday morning newsKeep track of Super Tuesday results online at https://wng.org/election2024Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Gracia Burnham
3.4.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and an aviation mystery turns 10
On Legal Docket, social media content moderation; on the Monday Moneybeat, the inflation cycle; and on the WORLD History Book, the U.S. Constitution takes effect. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, offering in-person and online undergraduate, graduate, and dual enrollment programs, taught with academic excellence and a biblical worldview. cedarville.edu/WORLD.From Compelled Podcast. Grac
3.1.24 Culture Friday, Dune: Part Two, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, defining “woman” for Women’s History Month; a review of Dune: Part Two; and proper pronunciations on this month’s Ask The Editor. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from www.DelTackett.com, Biblical worldview resources and training to help you live a healthy and vibrant life in Christ, and to be light and salt, impacting your neighbors and culture for the glory of God. More at www.DelTackett.com/
2.29.24 Uncommitted in Michigan, Palestinian Authority shakeup, and a family in Israel
Dissatisfied Michigan voters chose not to support Biden; the dual messages of the Palestinian Authority; and family life in Israel during the war. Plus, leap day birthdays, Cal Thomas on defending the faith, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, helping entrepreneurs who are looking for more than just funding. Discover a community of Christian faith-led investors. More at ambassadorsim
2.28.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and divisions in Eagle Pass
On Washington Wednesday, shifting in the GOP; on World Tour, sanctions lifted in Niger; and how government policies affect life in Eagle Pass Texas. Plus, President Biden’s connection to Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Walker reviews the documentary God and Country, and the Wednesday morning newsTell your friends they can press play on any and all episodes of World Watch now through March 3 at worldwatch.news/freebie.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes
2.27.24 Christian doctors on IVF, age verification in Canada, and life in Eagle Pass
Christian doctors differ on the ethics of in vitro fertilization; Canadian lawmakers propose legislation to protect children online; and Texans recall growing up in a border town. Plus, the Florida Man Games, Daniel Darling on authentic social justice, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from www.DelTackett.com, Biblical worldview resources and training to help you live a healthy and vibrant life in Christ, and to be
2.26.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and a New York orchestra in North Korea
On Legal Docket, two cases involving degrees of truth; on the Monday Moneybeat, President Biden buys votes with student debt “forgiveness”; and on the World History Book, Corrie ten Boom’s faith and courage. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, helping entrepreneurs who are looking for more than just funding. Discover a community of Christian faith-led investors. More at ambassadorsim
2.23.24 Culture Friday, Ordinary Angels, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, the Alabama Supreme Court rules embryos are children; the faith-based film Ordinary Angels tells the true story of an unlikely hero; and Listener Feedback for February. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the National Embryo Donation Center. Struggling with the grief and pain of infertility, and seeking an ethical, affordable answer?Embryo adoption through the National Embryo Donation Center
2.22.24 Political deepfakes, the Ukrainian church, and prosecuting carjackers
AI-generated deepfake videos and audio requires discernment in an election year; Russia bans religious freedom in territories taken from Ukraine; and a fatal carjacking in New Orleans. Plus, a horse on the highway, Cal Thomas on Jewish American loyalty to the Democratic party, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, offering in-person and online undergraduate, graduate, and dual enrollment pr
2.21.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and friends in need
On Washington Wednesday, Donald Trump’s trials and Haley’s plans; on World Tour, news from the African Union, Germany, Papua New Guinea, and Colombia; and tragedy deepens faith and friendship. Plus, Winston Churchill’s teeth at auction, Janie B. Cheaney on a new education model, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from TeenPact. Offering training programs in state Capitols that equip students to be servant leaders
2.20.24 Alexei Navalny, bringing back cursive, and missions from home
The death of Alexei Navalny reveals Vladimir Putin’s weakness; States put cursive back into curriculum; and an Australian man serves as an international missionary close to home. Plus, don’t feed the alligator, Brad Littlejohn on aging, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the National Embryo Donation Center. Struggling with the grief and pain of infertility, and seeking an ethical, affordable answer?Embryo adopt
2.19.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Scott Hamilton wins Olympic gold
On Legal Docket, Texas landowners seek compensation; on the Monday Moneybeat, Japan’s economy drops to 4th place; and on the World History Book, an American figure skater wins the gold medal. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, offering in-person and online undergraduate, graduate, and dual enrollment programs, taught with academic excellence and a biblical worldview. cedarville.edu/WORLD
2.16.24 Culture Friday, best animated films, and Word Play
On Culture Friday, the theological difference between “He Gets Us” and “He Saves Us”; Oscar nominees for Best Animated Film of 2023; and a poet responds to cancer. Plus, a look at two-faced expressions on Word Play and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Hannah Overton was raising 4 children when she was falsely accused of murder and sentenced to life in prison. That's episode #16 on any podcast ap
2.15.24 Lakewood church shooting, Kelvin Kiptum, and cake bakers on trial
The Lakewood church shooter had a history of mental illness; defending religious liberty at home and abroad; remembering marathoner Kelvin Kiptum; and an Ohio church runs into code violations while sheltering the homeless. Plus, a sneaky home invader, and Cal Thomas on the docuseries GOSPEL and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, offering in-person and online undergraduate, graduate, and dual
2.14.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and Holy Sexuality
On Washington Wednesday, why Republicans in Congress are split on foreign aid to Ukraine; on World Tour, news from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Greece, and China; and a video series tackling sexuality issues in light of Biblical truth. Plus, Bethel McGrew on euthanasia for terminally ill children in Holland, a hearty meal, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes fromSouthern Seminary. The strongest MD
2.13.24 States address abortion, training trades workers, and leaving Islam
State governors address abortion and pro-life positions in recent speeches; enrollment in trade schools rises amidst increased demand for trades workers; and a muslim from Afghanistan rejects the brutality of Islam before finding peace in Jesus. Plus, a moose on a ski run in Wyoming, Hunter Baker on El Salvador’s strongman president, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Hannah Overton was raisi
2.12.24 legal Docket, Moneybeat, and a Civil Rights leader gets justice
On Legal Docket, Donald Trump’s case against Colorado removing his name from the primary ballot; on the Monday Moneybeat, a nuanced look at the obstacles facing commercial real estate in the United States; and on the World History Book, the murderer of a Civil Rights leader is brought to justice. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University, offering in-person and online undergraduate, graduate, an
2.9.24 Culture Friday, The Masters of the Air, and an Italian fishing village
On Culture Friday, how Hamas harms children in Israel and Gaza; the new miniseries The Masters of the Air captures the horrors and heroism of American airmen in WWII Europe; and an audio postcard from a fishing village in Italy. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where entrepreneurs can discover faith-aligned funding opportunities. More at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from the Mission F
2.8.24 Iran proxies, pro-lifer found guilty, and homeschool robotics
The U.S. responds to attacks from Iran-backed militias with more airstrikes; a Tennessee court finds six pro-life activists guilty of conspiracy and violating federal law; and giving homeschoolers a shot at winning a regional robotics competition. Plus, finding a wallet missing for 40 years, Cal Thomas on the Senate’s border bill, and the Thursday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the Mission Focused Men for Christ Podcast,
2.7.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and violence in the West Bank
On Washington Wednesday, a failed Senate border bill, and a bipartisan House tax bill; on World Tour, news from Namibia, Chile, El Salvador, and China; and neighbors in the West Bank struggle to rein in violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinian Arabs in the West Bank. Plus, an unusual marathon training regimen, Janie B. Cheaney on the cost of raising children, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambas
2.6.24 Border policy, abortion in Pennsylvania, and Classic Book of the Month
Senate negotiators unveil border deal details as grassroots convoy checks out what’s happening at the Southern border; Pennsylvania lawmakers consider rescinding safety regulations for abortion facilities; and February’s Classic Book of the Month helps families remember Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech through vivid oil paintings. Plus, freeing a toddler trapped in a claw toy machine, Brad Littlejohn on Elon Musk’s Neuralink project, and the Tuesday morning news.Support The World
2.5.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and remembering WORLD Founder Joel Belz
On Legal Docket, cases about bankruptcy and deportation; on the Monday Moneybeat, a strong jobs report and what the Fed Funds rate is; and celebrating the life and legacy of WORLD Founder Joel Belz (1941-2024). Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where entrepreneurs can discover faith-aligned funding opportunities. More at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from the Mission Focused Men for Chr
2.2.24 Culture Friday, Argylle, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, what a recent Congressional hearing on social media safety reveals about the dangers for children; the new spy thriller Argylle features celebrity cameos and plot holes; and on Ask the Editor, what guides WORLD’s election coverage. Plus, the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast, featuring missionaries, addicts, prisoners, and other Christians sharing their unique and compelling testim
2.1.24 Texas border standoff, new tech for old-timers, and vaccine injuries
Texas continues putting up new border barriers after the Supreme Court allows the federal government to remove them; New data indicates older Americans keeping up with their children and grandchildren when it comes to new technology; and when people suffer vaccine injuries, a special kind of lawyer is required. Plus, a 99-year-old swimmer breaks records, Cal Thomas on Jordan Peterson’s standoff with Canada’s “Newspeak” rules, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It to
1.31.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and hot air balloons
On Washington Wednesday, Republicans push the Biden administration to take action on the border crisis; on World Tour, news from Niger, Turkey, France, and Honduras; and hot air balloon teams in Natchez, Mississippi, embrace the uncertainty that comes with flying where the wind blows. Plus, disciplining fowl-mouthed parrots, Jerry Bowyer on standing up to Apple’s discrimination against religious app developers, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org
1.30.24 UNRWA scandal, Texas border conflict, and In Times Like These
The U.S. and other nations cut funding to UNRWA after a report from Israel linked staff members to Hamas’s assault on Israel on Oct. 7; Texas’s dispute with the federal government over border security raises questions about constitutional powers; and a music album by Christian artist Praise Lubangu reflects on God’s goodness and sovereignty in the midst of suffering. Plus, a debate over salty tea, World Opinions commentator Hans Fiene on what an evangelical actually is, and the Tuesday morning n
1.29.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Holocaust Remembrance Day
On Legal Docket, cases about due process in the air and on the ground; on the Monday Moneybeat, economic growth puts fears of recession back in the box; and on the World History Book, remembering the end of the Holocaust. Plus, the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast, featuring missionaries, addicts, prisoners, and other Christians sharing their unique and compelling testimonies. Listen on your favorit
1.26.24 Culture Friday, Oscar nominations, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, Republicans run away from abortion issues while Democrats run towards it; This year’s Oscar nominations include a few notable films; and Listener Feedback for December and January. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the Identity Project. An online video library that brings clarity to today’s identity and sexuality issues. More at identityproject.tvFrom the National Embryo Donation Center. St
1.25.24 Defining male and female, EVs in the cold, and ministry in Israel
Lawmakers in Missouri consider adding definitions of male and female to state law; Electric vehicle owners in cold climates face unique challenges keeping their cars charged; and a Christian Israeli pastor helps feed soldiers during Israel’s war with Hamas. Plus, an interstellar travel ad, Cal Thomas on the Supreme Court’s border indecision, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviti
1.24.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and the Space Force
On Washington Wednesday, Donald Trump beats Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire primary and Congress passes another short-term spending bill; on World Tour, news from Cameroon, France, Ecuador, and India; and while the Space Force is America’s most ridiculed branch of the military, it is becoming one of the most important. Plus, a dog rescues her master from the ice in Michigan , Brad Littlejohn on a remedy for election anxiety, and the Wednesday morning newsTrack live election results online at ht
1.23.24 DeSantis is out, pro-lifers on trial, and Hostage Square in Tel Aviv
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1.22.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, Winter Olympics turn 100
On Legal Docket, two cases at the Supreme Court give justices the opportunity to revisit the Chevron Doctrine; on the Monday Moneybeat, Javier Milei’s speech at Davos raises questions about what it takes to make economic change that lasts; and on the World History Book, revisiting the first Winter Olympics in 1924 France. Plus, the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs to
1.19.24 Culture Friday, 20 Days in Mariupol, and Word Play
On Culture Friday, China’s population decline is intensified by modern feminism; Two foreign language documentaries tell true stories about courage in the face of evil; and George Grant explains the history of halo imagery on this month’s Word Play. Plus, the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Free Lutheran Bible College. Students learn on campus, building a firm foundation for life in Christ through an Associate’s or
1.18.24 Religious liberty in Nicaragua, AI artists, and dead ends in sanctuary cities
Nicaragua exiles a Catholic bishop who criticized the government’s human rights abuses; A gallery in the Netherlands raises questions about the role of AI in art; and what happens to migrants who cross into the U.S. illegally after they arrive in self-titled sanctuary cities like New York City. Plus, putting an end to funny road signs, Cal Thomas on what’s behind the Trump appeal for voters in 2024, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Addit
1.17.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and fellowship after losing a child
On Washington Wednesday, what Donald Trump’s victory in Iowa means for the New Hampshire primary and beyond; on World Tour, news from Guatemala, Taiwan, Denmark, and the Ivory Coast; and small kindnesses that encourage a family after the loss of a child. Plus, a surprising rescue in Ukraine, a read-aloud for snow days, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Southern Seminary. The strongest MDiv just got stronger!
1.16.24 Trump wins Iowa, Houthis strike back, and a snowflake photographer
Donald Trump wins the Iowa caucuses by a large margin; Houthi rebels attack an American cargo ship after U.S.-led strikes in Yemen last week; and a boy’s fascination with microscopes and photography leads to some of the first pictures of snow crystals. Plus, Joel Belz on what Christians should expect of politicians, and the Tuesday morning news Keep up with live election results online at https://wng.org/election2024.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional suppo
1.15.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and a Middle East truce turns 50
On Legal Docket, an employment discrimination case raises questions about when courts should get involved; on the Monday Moneybeat, the economic outlook for 2024; and on the World History Book, Israel and Egypt make a truce to end the Yom Kippur War 50 years ago. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast, featuring testimonies like Laura Perry - who lived as a transgender man for 12 years until Chri
1.12.24 Culture Friday, The Book of Clarence, and the year of our Lord
On Culture Friday, Pope Francis condemns surrogacy as making babies an object of trafficking; The Book of Clarence a swords-and-sandals hip-hop movie about faith that centers on the black experience—and misses the gospel; and WORLD Commentator Jerry Bowyer on what our calendars say about Christ’s lordship. Plus, Christmas tree snacks for zoos, and the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.
1.11.24 GOP Debate, U.S. airstrike in Iraq
Republican frontrunners make their last big televised pitch to voters before Monday’s Iowa caucuses; The United States responds to months of attacks on American forces by taking out a militant leader in Iraq; and a dog rescue group helps balance supply and demand for adopting pets in different parts of the country. Plus, a reminder not to let moose lick your car, Cal Thomas on President Biden’s plunging support among black voters, and the Thursday morning news.Learn how to record a pre-roll for
1.10.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and adult day care
On Washington Wednesday, how the Iowa caucus works and where candidates stand in the race; on World Tour, news from the Gambia, Bangladesh, Nicaragua, and Georgia; and adult day service centers give people who need care a place to go for community. Plus, a tidy mouse in Wales, Janie B. Cheaney on giving boys models of “heroic” masculinity, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.
1.9.24 Trump off the ballot, pro-life laws, and a centennial performance
The Supreme Court agrees to hear Donald Trump’s challenge to Colorado removing his name from its ballot; The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court protect state laws that keep abortion out of the emergency room; and researchers try to recreate a jazz classic as it was originally performed 100 years ago. Plus, a pet dog’s expensive meal, Daniel Darling on the NBA and abortion, and the Tuesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.
1.8.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and a War on Poverty
On Legal Docket, a case that could open the door to a wealth tax in America; on the Monday Moneybeat, good and bad news in the 2023 jobs report; and on the World History Book, 60 years ago, President Lyndon Johnson declares a “war on poverty.” Plus, the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Commuter Bible. Audio Bible plans to match any weekly schedule. Available on popular podcast apps and at commuterbible.orgFrom Missio
1.5.24 Culture Friday, movie landscape, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, China’s declining birthrate will likely prompt the government to mandate forced births in the coming years; a report about the big winners and losers in theaters in 2023; and on Ask the Editor, why should Christian news organizations enter the wasteland of social media? Plus, the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.
1.4.23 Methodist schism, library free speech, and modeling good masculinity
The United Methodist Church loses more than 7,600 churches due to disaffiliation in 2023; Moms for Liberty sues a California library that shut down an event on men in women’s sports; and a camp in South Carolina gives boys biblical role models to learn godly masculinity. Plus, twins born in different years, Cal Thomas on the fallout of the resignation of Harvard’s president, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.
1.3.24 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and pickleball preachers
On Washington Wednesday, big legislative deadlines loom large for House Speaker Mike Johnson; on World Tour, news from Nigeria, South Korea, Kosovo, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and some pastors find exercise and opportunities to evangelize on local pickleball courts. Plus, what cities besides New York drop on New Year’s Eve, Andreé Seu Peterson on finding joy as the bleak midwinter sets in, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate
1.2.24 Slow EV sales, gene-editing tool, and Classic Book of the Month
Electric vehicles sit unsold on lots around the country despite government incentives for consumers to buy; the FDA approves a gene-editing treatment that cures sickle cell disease; and on Classic Book of the Month for January, Francis Shaeffer’s The Mark of A Christian offers helpful insights for starting the new year characterized by love. Plus, commentary from Daniel Suhr, and the Tuesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes fr
1.1.24 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and the Flushing Remonstrance
On Legal Docket, an opioid settlement deal arrives at the Supreme Court; on the Monday Moneybeat, big economic stories from 2023; and on the World History Book, a 17th century challenge to government oppression of a religious minority lays the groundwork for the first amendment to the Constitution. Plus, the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Providing faith driven entrepreneurs the opportun
12.29.23 Culture Friday and notable deaths in arts and culture
On Culture Friday, reflecting on a year where critical theory was taken to greater logical extremes and more ideologically diverse voices called for a return to common sense; and remembering musicians, actors and other cultural influencers who died in 2023. Plus, the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world
12.28.23 World Tour year in review and notable deaths in government
On World Tour year in review, top stories of persecution and political change around the globe; notable deaths in government and politics; and Cal Thomas on lessons for the new year from 1924. Plus, a daughter’s bucket list, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world
12.27.23 Washington Wednesday and notable deaths in religion
On Washington Wednesday, big stories from the year that went under the radar; remembering the lives of pastors, musicians, and evangelists who died in 2023; and Janie B. Cheaney on what theories drawn from computer science show us about our place in the world. Plus, the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world
12.26.23 Top stories from 2023 and notable deaths in business and science
High and low moments in reporting stories on life, religious liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in sexuality, marriage, and family in 2023; Notable deaths in business and science, and Joel Belz on who killed the joy of history. Plus, the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world
12.25.23 Christmas Day scripture reading, caroling, and broadcast from the moon
On this special Christmas day program, WORLD families read scripture from the Old and New Testaments to tell the story of Jesus’s first coming; an evening spent caroling is good practice for people waiting for Christ’s return; and Apollo astronauts read verses from Genesis while circling the moon 55 years ago. Plus, the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to h
12.22.23 Culture Friday, Wonka and Migration, and Music of Advent
On Culture Friday, the fallout from Pope Francis’s declaration condoning blessings for same-sex unions; Wonka and Migration offer amusing but uninspiring holiday viewing options for families this weekend; and remembering the humble yet glorious birth of Jesus Christ on the Music of Advent. Plus, the Friday morning news
12.21.23 Houthi rebels, caring for aging parents, and storms over Bethlehem
Iran-backed rebel groups in the Middle East threaten to disrupt global shipping through the Red Sea; American families caring for aging relatives struggle to navigate rising costs for long-term care; and rain threatens to cancel a living nativity in Kentucky. Plus, a 90-year-old gets her master’s degree, Word Play with George Grant, and the Thursday morning news
12.20.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and Christmas at Ft. Drum
On Washington Wednesday, the Senate stays late to work on a deal that won’t pass before Christmas; on World Tour, news from Chile, Australia, Lebanon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and making space at the table for soldiers away from home during Christmas. Plus, a meow from hy-purr space, Janie B. Cheaney on Handel’s Messiah, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited
12.19.23 Blessing same-sex unions, melatonin for kids, and a reindeer farm
Pope Francis issues a papal declaration that allows blessings for same-sex unions; many families turn to melatonin supplements to help kids sleep, but some experts have concerns; and a trip to a reindeer farm. Plus, a miraculous tornado survival, Daniel Suhr on events before Israel’s war for independence, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provid
12.18.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Christmas Carol turns 180
On Legal Docket, big changes to military justice take effect this month; on the Monday Moneybeat, the outcome of the UN’s COP-28 summit in Dubai; and the World History Book, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol turns 180 years old. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/worldAnd from Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S
12.15.23 Culture Friday, a Scrooge podcast, and the Music of Advent
On Culture Friday, the Supreme Court agrees to hear a case about mail order access to abortion drugs; a new podcast adaptation of A Christmas Carol adds new storylines to Scrooge’s life; and on the Music of Advent, songs to remember Zechariah’s visitation by the angel Gabriel. Plus, an udderly fantastic bill in Congress, and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs with a
12.14.23 Indian intrigue, repurposing malls, and touring Bethlehem
U.S. prosecutors indict an Indian national for allegedly plotting to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader; American shopping malls look for creative ways to use empty store space as shoppers go elsewhere; and a trip to Bethlehem. Plus, a teenage lawyer, Cal Thomas on what C. S. Lewis would say about antisemitism on elite university campuses, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviti
12.13.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and private security
On Washington Wednesday, why Trump and Biden need each other as rivals in 2024; on World Tour, news from Egypt, India, the EU, and Norway; and a Baltimore neighborhood hires a private security company to curb crime in the area. Plus, an unusual auction in Australia, a book for Christian women at work, and the Wednesday morning newsCheck out WORLD’s 2023 book gift guide at: https://wng.org/articles/2023-gift-books-for-families-1701722171.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/don
12.12.23 Abortion in Texas, Ivy League antisemitism, and singing gospel truths
A Texas woman petitions for an emergency medical exception to her state’s law protecting the unborn, raising questions about what counts as risk to the health of the mother; Three university presidents face backlash after testimony on Capitol Hill regarding antisemitism on campus; and an Australian man putting big theological truths to song for kids to understand. Plus, a slippery construction solution, Daniel Darling on the Red Cross’s questionable priorities in Gaza, and the Tuesday morning ne
12.11.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Longfellow’s Christmas Bells
On Legal Docket, a case about an individual’s right to trial by one’s peers; on the Monday Moneybeat, the Senate Banking Committee grills bank CEOs on capital requirements; and on the World History Book, the trauma behind a Civil War-era Christmas carol. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs with a mission to connect with faith-based investors who share their vis
12.8.23 Culture Friday, Holiday previews, and Music of Advent
On Culture Friday, why Israeli victims of sexual violence have been largely ignored by the West; Families have a few decent films to look forward to this holiday season; and a biography of Elisabeth Elliot that draws out the significance of her life without putting her on a pedestal. Plus, waiting for Christ on the Music of Advent, and the Friday morning newsSee WORLD’s Gift book guide online.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Friesla. Bi
12.7.23 Israel’s Pearl Harbor, Indi Gregory, and Dutch St. Nicholas
Two months after Hamas’s attack on Israel, 200,000 Israelis remain displaced from their homes; in Great Britain, courts continue to allow doctors to take chronically ill children off of life support; and Dutch expatriates in Washington D.C. keep their traditions alive far from home. Plus, a possum in the Christmas tree, Cal Thomas on the false prophets of climate-ology, and the Thursday morning news
12.6.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and a Christmas tree farm
On Washington Wednesday, funding for Israel and Ukraine remains stalled in Congress; on World Tour, news from various South American and African countries; and a tree farm in Kentucky helps families find the perfect tree for the Christmas season. Plus, an Australian fugitive tracked down in Canada, Ryan Bomberger on the fiction of black families lacking access to abortion, and the Friday morning news.
12.5.23 Religious liberty setback, Henry Kissinger, and Classic Book of the Month
A Seattle district court rules against Christian nonprofit World Vision in a case related to requiring employees to uphold a Christian code of conduct; the political legacy of Henry Kissinger; and Classic Book of the Month for December introduces kids to swashbuckling squirrels and a biblical worldview. Plus, a stunning sunrise in New York, Daniel Suhr on the bitter aftertaste of Obergefell, and the Tuesday morning news
12.4.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Sandra Day O’Conner
On Legal Docket, oral arguments in cases of double jeopardy and immigration law; on the Monday Moneybeat, what’s behind record-breaking domestic oil production numbers; and on the World History Book, the mixed Supreme Court legacy of former Justice Sandra Day O’Conner. Plus, the Monday morning news
12.01.23 Culture Friday, The Shift, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, Pope Francis removes an American cardinal for criticism but merely warns German bishops who disregard Church teachings on sexuality and marriage; The Shift by Angel Studios puts a sci-fi spin on the story of Job but misses God’s sovereignty and grace; and Ask the Editor for December. Plus, Music of Advent and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Support comes from Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Chr
11.30.23 Christian AI, Sudan humanitarian support and immigrant care in Georgia
Christian web developers are working to make chatbots for the church; Refugees of conflict in Sudan are at risk of losing humanitarian support, but Christians are helping to meet needs; and a medical clinic for immigrants in Georgia gets around language barriers to adequate care. Plus, an Alabama mom with a special pregnancy, Cal Thomas on Biden’s plummeting poll numbers, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Amb
11.29.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and Texans feed Israelis
On Washington Wednesday, what to expect when Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom prepare to debate red state versus blue state policies on Thursday; on World Tour, news from Norway, Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and China; and Christians from Texas volunteer to feed hungry people in Israel. Plus, a runaway forklift in Michigan, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes fr
11.28.23 Hamas hostage deal, voter shift in Holland, and Zomi refugees in Ohio
Hamas’ hostage deal with Israel helps the terror group change the subject; Dutch voters reject ruling parties in favor of the anti-imigration, anti-Islam Party of Freedom; and raising refugee children to hold onto their Christian traditions in Ohio. Plus, Miriam-Webster’s word of 2023, Nathanael Blake on men and marriage, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a commun
11.27.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Kennedy assassinated
On Legal Docket, oral arguments about veteran benefits and whether the US government can be sued under the Fair Credit Reporting Act; on the Monday Moneybeat, the board behind OpenAI’s tumultuous coup and counter coup ; and on the World History Book, 60 years ago, President John F. Kennedy is shot. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Unlocking the power of faith-based financing for y
Unpacking forgiveness: A conversation with Chris Brauns
In his book Unpacking Forgiveness Pastor Chris Brauns helps Christians think through forgiveness informed by the gospel.If you enjoyed this longer interview, please let us know be emailing us at editor@wng.org or leave us a comment/review here.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.
11.24.23 Culture Friday, Napoleon and Wish, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, what’s behind the disturbing trend of young Western women converting to Islam; the big budget movies Napoleon and Wish are disappointments; and Listener Feedback for November. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.
11.23.23 Argentina’s new president, aging farmers, and staff reflections
Voters in Argentina elect an economist as president; American farmers are aging but the next generation faces barriers to taking over the farms; and staff Thanksgiving reflections. Plus, calling the Butterball turkey hotline, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring testimonies like Ray Comfort - who had a thriving business, beautiful wife, and succes
11.22.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and a French Thanksgiving
On Washington Wednesday, the US and China walked away from a meeting last week without resolving pressing issues; on World Tour, news from Zimbabwe, Argentina, Bangladesh, and France; and teaching French school children about Thanksgiving requires more than costumes and pumpkin pie. Plus, a deer charges through a Wisconsin noodle restaurant, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from
11.21.23 EV mining, Arab views of Israel, and making apple butter
Calls for more electric vehicles in the US raise questions about the environmental impact of mining the necessary materials; Arab nations don’t agree on what should come after a ceasefire if it happened; and what goes into one family’s tradition of making apple butter from scratch. Plus, a horse breaks free on a cargo airplane after takeoff, commentary from A. S. Ibrahim, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dord
11.20.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and It is Well turns 150
On Legal Docket, how the right to bear arms relates to restraining orders in situations of domestic abuse; on the Monday Moneybeat, listener questions about state debt, presidential influence on the economy, and the housing market; and on the World History Book, the story behind the hymn It is Well. Plus, the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring testimonies like Ray Comfort - who had
11.17.23 Culture Friday, Trolls Band Together, and Word Play
On Culture Friday, free speech wins in Finland while life loses in the UK; new installments in the Hunger Games and Trolls movie franchises fail to inspire; and a classic Advent resource for families who enjoy reading stories aloud together. Plus, Word Play with George Grant and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips s
11.16.23 TN trans lawsuits, Supreme Court ethics, and special needs sports
State laws protecting children from transgender procedures face legal challenges that might end up at the Supreme Court; the nine justices of the Supreme Court release a code of ethics that fails to please critics; and special needs sports. Plus, popular pet names, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find the support th
11.15.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and community spirit
On Washington Wednesday, funding the government ahead of Friday’s deadline; on World Tour, news from Somalia, South Africa, Europe, Honduras, and India; and a community gathering aimed at building cross-cultural friendships in a town that used to practice redlining. Plus, croc bites man and man bites back, commentary from William Inboden, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical
11.14.23 War in Gaza, marijuana in Ohio, and the end of a Seattle church
Israeli forces move forward with fighting Hamas forces in Gaza City; the risks of recreational marijuana outweigh the benefits in Ohio; and a pastor in Washington reflects calls for leading with clarity on Biblical sexuality. Plus, losing a toolbag in space, commentary from Hunter Baker, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community
11.13.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Jonestown drinks the Kool-Aid
On Legal Docket, due process when police seize vehicles in drug raids; on Moneybeat, America’s creditworthiness and oil prices; and on the World History Book, Jim Jones’ cult followers in Jonestown commit mass suicide 45 years ago. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find the support they need to thrive with faith-aligned financing options. More a
11.10.23 Culture Friday, The Marvels, and life in a lighthouse
On Culture Friday, what’s behind Ohio enshrining a right to abortion in its constitution; The Marvels brings underperforming storylines together in a compelling way; and life in a lighthouse in Kennebunkport, Maine. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WFrom Medi-Share. An affordable,
11.9.23 Pro-life loses in Ohio, Hurricane Otis, and honoring veterans in hospice
Ohio voters pass a measure to enshrine a right to abortion in the state constitution; city officials face legal challenges to clearing homeless encampments; and honoring war veterans in their final hours. Plus, Nacho typical cheese contest, cleaning up after Hurricane Otis, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Crossway and the book Reforming Criminal Justice. Attorney Matthew Martens
11.8.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and putting together life’s shards
On Washington Wednesday, the strengths and weaknesses of political polling heading into 2024; on World Tour, news from Nepal, South Africa, Germany, and Colombia; and a stained glass artist puts together the pieces of his origin story. Plus, National Cappuccino Day, commentary from Ryan Bomberger, and the Wednesday morning news
11.7.23 Antisemitism on campus and Classic Book of the Month
Jewish university students see rising threats of antisemitism on campus; efforts to curtail antisemitism raise questions about First Amendment liberties; and on Classic Book of the Month, a book about forgiveness in hard situations. Plus, an inconvenient convenience store in China, commentary from Janie. B. Cheaney, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration pro
11.6.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Windows 1.0
On Legal Docket, a case about whether blocking a cranky citizen on social media is a First Amendment violation; on the Monday Moneybeat, potential warning signs in a new jobs report; and on the World History Book, Microsoft Windows hits the market. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Crossway and the book Reforming Criminal Justice. Attorney Matthew Martens explores whether the American criminal justice system
11.3.23 Culture Friday, Master and Commander turns 20, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, how critical theory used to push sexual liberation is now justifying the actions of radical Islamists like Hamas; the historical fiction film Master and Commander turns 20; and on Ask the Editor for November, questions about the Legal Docket Podcast and why The World and Everything in It is structured the way it is. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Issues, etc podcast. Expert guests, E
11.2.23 Trump on trial, fractured alliance, and an equine dentist
Donald Trump’s NYC fraud trial is the beginning of a complicated and controversial legal calendar going into election season; a doctrinal dispute within the Christian and Missionary Alliance results in some churches losing their buildings; and a day in the life of a dentist for horses. Plus, a long-standing Chick-fil-A date, commentary from Daniel Darling, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact
11.1.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and a used car ministry
On Washington Wednesday, Biden signs an AI executive order, and the spoiler potential of RFK Jr.’s Independent campaign; on World Tour, news from Kenya, Panama, Spain, and Turkey; and a ministry that helps at-risk families drive out of poverty. Plus, a mama bear and cubs get trapped in a minivan, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Wednesday morning news.Read more about the road to self-sufficiency here.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from
10.31.23 Israel uprooting Hamas, political upheaval in Guatemala, and a bug fest
Israel expands its ground operations in Gaza amidst calls for a ceasefire; Guatemala’s president-elect faces obstacles to uprooting political corruption; and a bug festival attracts kids and collectors to celebrate creepy crawlies. Plus, a mysterious house fire, commentary from Andrew Walker, and the Tuesday 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 i
10.30.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and War of the Worlds
On Legal Docket, a case about gerrymandered election maps in South Carolina; on the Monday Moneybeat, a GDP report and inflation news; and on the World History Book, Orson Welles’ radio broadcast of War of the Worlds turns 85. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.comF
10.27.23 Culture Friday, Lessons in Chemistry, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, Western institutions are failing to appreciate the depth of Hamas’s intrinsic evil; a profile of Speaker Mike Johnson; and Lessons in Chemistry offers stereotypes as well as serious consideration of the big issues in life. Plus, Listener Feedback for October, and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Crates for Ukraine. Sending life-saving aid from American Christians to families and churches in Ukra
10.26.23 Speaker elected, green card delays, and behind the scenes at WORLD Radio
The House of Representatives elects Mike Johnson as Speaker; Religious workers are at risk of their visas running out before their green card applications can be approved; and a look behind the scenes at how The World and Everything in It gets produced each day. Plus, a super fine for a super speeder, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news
10.25.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and doing another man’s time
On Washington Wednesday, President Biden pledges military aid to Israel and ongoing support to Ukraine; on World Tour, Russia detains another American journalist, and other news from around the globe; and a man wrongfully convicted of murder clears his name and now helps ex-convicts stay out of prison. Plus, freeing Taco Tuesday, commentary from Brad Littlejohn, and the Wednesday morning newsRead the story of how a man wrongly convicted of murder cleared his name: https://wng.org/articles/free-a
10.24.23 Right to repair, generative AI, and disabilities ministry
Right to repair legislation passes in California; The strengths and weaknesses of generative AI tools like ChatGPT; and helping Christians with disabilities worship in the local church. Plus, fielding an outstanding marriage proposal, commentary from World Opinions contributor Bethel McGrew, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Crates for Ukraine. Sending life-saving aid from American Christians to families and c
10.23.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and a Middle East peace deal
On Legal Docket, the law of the sea comes into question over an insurance coverage dispute; on the Monday Moneybeat, how war in the Middle East is or is not impacting the markets; and on the World History Book, a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians turns 25. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips
Confronting today’s lies: A conversation with Rosaria Butterfield
Rosaria Butterfield’s new book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age, offers a challenging call to love God’s truth in creation more deeply and boldly.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.
10.20.23 Culture Friday, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Word Play
On Culture Friday, a conversation with Rosaria Butterfield about the lies of gender identity; Killers of the Flower Moon tells a difficult but compelling story about the murder of Osage Indians in 1920s Oklahoma; and on Word Play with George Grant, the nonsense words we get from TV. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize
10.19.23 Biden in Israel, religious charter school, and discarded images
President Biden visits Israel; an Oklahoma board approves a religious charter school; and a controversial pro-life communication strategy. Plus, swan wrangling in Florida, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, helping entrepreneurs who are looking for more than just funding. Discover a community of Christian faith-led investors. More at ambassadorsimpact.com
10.18.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and church libraries part 2
On Washington Wednesday, Jim Jordan loses in the first Speaker vote on Tuesday; on World Tour, news from China, Australia, Guatemala, France, and South Africa; and church librarians meet to discuss challenges in reaching the next generation with good literature. Plus, a Florida road crew unearths a 19th boat, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Samaritan Ministries. It’s not i
10.17.23 On the ground in Israel, big tech on small farms, and church libraries
Israel prepares a ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza; small farms find creative ways to benefit from big tech despite barriers to entry; and as public libraries become increasingly unsafe for the whole family, church libraries have an opportunity to fill the gap. Plus, flight of the mosquitos, commentary from Joel Belz, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administra
10.16.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and the Arab-Israeli conflict
On Legal Docket, who has standing to sue when hotels fail to post information about accessibility for disabled people; on the Monday Moneybeat, rising consumer prices signal that inflation is sticking around; and on the World History book, events from the Arab-Israeli conflict going back in time. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, helping entrepreneurs who are looking for more than
10.13.23 Culture Friday, somber romances, and Digital Liturgies
On Culture Friday, those who live by ideology die by ideology in Gaza and higher academia; three classic somber romance films from 1993; and a book that helps Christians be more intentional with their digital life. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.usFrom the One Year Pray for
10.12.23 Meds in drug rehab, Kansas abolitionists, and ministry in hard places
Christian drug rehab programs differ over prioritizing abstinence or medication; Abortion abolitionists and pro-lifers bring divergent goals to the table; and a conference that encourages believers doing campus ministry in hard places. Plus, a herd of cows moo-ves into the suburbs, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Read Addie Offereins’ report on the role of meds in drug treatment here: https://wng.org/roundups
10.11.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and campus ministry in hard places
On Washington Wednesday, business in the House of Representatives is at a standstill until a new Speaker can be installed; On World Tour, news from Israel, the United Kingdom, India, and Kenya; and a missionary who made the hard decision to stay in a dangerous country. Plus, world record house of cards, commentary from Daniel Darling, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the One Year Pray for the Family Bible.
10.10.23 Israel at war, persecution in Pakistan, and an artist’s blank canvas
Israel is blindsided by an attack by Hamas fifty years after the Yom Kippur War almost ended the Jewish state; Christians in Pakistan face new persecution; and an artist paints in the blank canvas of her life after a brain disease wipes away over a decade of memories. Plus, commentary from A.S. Ibrahim and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture
10.9.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and an escape from Alcatraz
On Legal Docket, the meaning of small words at issue in big cases; on the Monday Moneybeat, questions about CEO salaries and soaring housing prices; and on the World History Book, a famous escape from Alcatraz. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Africa Inland Mission – partnering with churches for gospel outreach among Africa’s unreached peoples. More at aimus.org.From Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finish
10.6.23 Culture Friday, a century of Disney animation, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, the Christian church and sexuality; when veggies and driving don’t mix; Disney turns 100; and Ask the Editor for October. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Courage For Life Study Bibles for Women and Men. Ever get stuck wondering how to study a Bible passage? The Courage For Life Study Bibles for Women and for Men have 1,464 Bible studies—that’s a Bible study on every page of Bible text. Ac
10.5.23 Andy Stanley explanation, Israel judiciary on trial, and a high risk pregnancy
Andy Stanley explains his position on homosexuality in the church compared to other evangelical leaders in a Sunday sermon; Israel’s Supreme Court considers overturning a law raising the level of scrutiny required to overturn acts of the prime minister; and part two of a story about a high risk pregnancy. Plus, retirement ports of call, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Barnabas Ai
10.4.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and a high risk pregnancy, part 1
On Washington Wednesday, the fallout from a House vote to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy; on World Tour, news from Libya, Maldives, Armenia, and Iraq; and part one of a story about holding fast during a high risk pregnancy. Plus, a sky-diving granny, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsListen to Concurrently: The News Coach Podcast: https://wng.org/podcasts/concurrently. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt Un
10.3.23 School choice in NC, space mining, and Surprised by Oxford
North Carolina lawmakers expand access to universal education savings accounts in the state; a spacecraft exploring the Bennu Asteroid returns a mineral sample to earth, paving the way for future missions; and on Classic Book of the Month for October, Surprised by Oxford offers a compelling story of finding true love at a secular institution. Plus, calling the cops to nab a chicken, commentary from John Schweiker Shelton, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today a
10.2.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and helping Jews flee Denmark in WWII
On Legal Docket, a preview of cases the U.S. Supreme Court will hear in this new term; on the Monday Moneybeat, the quality of dealmaking that comes out of crisis management; and on the World History Book, Danish Christians help Jews escape to Switzerland during World War Two. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Barnabas Aid. The ministry of Barnabas Aid is to send financial support to projects that help Chri
9.29.23 Culture Friday, The Creator, and end of the week corrections
On Culture Friday, a German homeschool family is ordered to leave the United States; Gareth Edwards’s sci-fi thriller The Creator evokes classic films but adds nothing new; and end of the week corrections. Plus, commentary from Steve West and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgeh
9.28.23 Republican debate, Ukraine defense funding, and killer drones
Seven Republican presidential candidates meet for the second RNC debate; some House Republicans make Ukraine funding a sticking point in funding talks; and autonomous drones raise ethical concerns over human responsibility on the battlefield. Plus, Bob Ross’s first televised painting goes on sale, commentary from Calvin Robinson, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing S
9.27.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and small town thugs
On Washington Wednesday, Iowans evaluate presidential hopefuls and New Jersey senator Bob Menendez faces pressure from members of his own party to resign; On World Tour, news from Armenia, Niger, Egypt, and Thailand; and a small town pastor and sheriff confront the rise in crimes committed by delinquent youth. Plus, an unexpected restaurant tip, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from S
9.26.23 Border surge in Texas, auto privacy policies, and anti-trafficking work
A surge in unauthorized immigrants at the southern border raises questions about what policies will work to stem the flood; a recent Mozilla report indicates that 25 car brands have wide-ranging access to and control over user data; and anti-trafficking groups see benefits and problems in the public response to the film Sound of Freedom. Plus, what to do when a groundhog is stuck in the front bumper, commentary from Bethel McGrew, and the Tuesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in
9.25.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and SpaceX launches into orbit
On Legal Docket, the cancel culture behind instances of political and religious debanking; on the Monday Moneybeat, the consequences of forgetting about the long end of the bond market curve; and on the World History Book, the first private spacecraft launches into orbit. Plus, awarding odd scientific research and the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Sc
9.22.23 Culture Friday, Return of the King, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, Andy Stanley prepares to host a conference featuring LGBTQ-affirming speakers; Peter Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s book Return of the King turns 20 this year, but its story is timeless; and Listener Feedback for September. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the Hands-On Bible. Sometimes starting the conversation is the hardest part. The Hands-On Bible is filled with full-color and
9.21.23 Climate change at the UN, FCA court win, and debate judge bias
The World and Everything in It: September 21, 2023World Leaders at the UN General Assembly discuss climate change but gloss over concerning details about China’s role; the Fellowship of Christian Athletes wins its case against a hostile school district that withdrew its recognition of an FCA student club; and getting inside the mind of a high school debate judge. Plus, a bruin donut blitz, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wn
9.20.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and becoming a missionary pilot
On Washington Wednesday, House Republicans struggle to get on the same page for a government funding plan; on World Tour, news from around the globe; and a man from Haiti faces obstacles to taking off as a missionary pilot. Plus, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the Hands-On Bible. Sometimes starting the conversation is the hardest part. The Hands-On Bible is filled with fu
9.19.23 Putin and Kim summit, blockade in the Caucasus, and family reunions
Russian and North Korean heads of state meet to strengthen ties; Azerbaijan blocks Armenian access to a disputed border region, cutting residents off from food and fuel; and in Alabama, the next generation takes on the joyous challenge of planning family reunions. Plus, running down a loose lemur, commentary from Barton Gingerich, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Adm
9.18.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Joseph Smith meets an angel
On Legal Docket, a deep dive into “lawfare” and how it is affecting politics and law in America; on the Monday Moneybeat, what’s behind the United Auto Workers strike against Detroit’s three big auto-makers; and on the World History Book, 200 years ago, Joseph Smith reportedly meets the angel who shows him where to find the golden plates of the Book of Mormon. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Imp
9.15.23 Culture Friday, A Haunting in Venice, and Word Play
On Culture Friday, a closed-door Senate hearing on the need for AI regulation raises questions about the value of human intelligence and life; A Haunting in Venice is better than the Agatha Christie book on which it is based; and on Word Play with George Grant, the “sniglets” that help describe everyday situations. Plus, commentary from Steve West and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat C
9.14.23 Parental notification, Iran hostage deal, and pro-life museum exhibit
California’s Attorney General blocks a school district policy requiring staff to tell parents about children’s gender behavior; the Biden administration commits to prisoner swap with Iran despite concerns; and a museum display about babies in the womb is fearfully and wonderfully made. Plus, office chair versus windshield, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Endure, a Christian Man’s
9.13.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and Ebola survivor
On Washington Wednesday, the House launches an impeachment inquiry into President Biden’s family business affairs; on World Tour, news from Morocco, Hong Kong, the United Nations, and Chile; and a missionary nurse survives Ebola to help others heal. Plus, a repeat offender in a hamster wheel, commentary from Ryan Bomberger, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Samaritan Ministries, connecting Christians who car
9.12.23 Abortion in Mexico, free speech in Finland, and making a joyful noise
Mexico decriminalizes abortion nationwide; a member of Finland’s parliament is back on trial for the “hate speech” of explaining why the Bible condemns homosexuality; and families making a joyful noise to the Lord on YouTube. Plus, pink flamingos spotted as far north as Ohio, commentary from Daniel Darling, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus minist
9.11.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Oslo Accords turn 30
On Legal Docket, law school accreditation changes emphasize the importance of professional identity; on the Monday Moneybeat, President Biden claims to be prioritizing energy independence while making policy decisions that do the opposite; and on the World History Book, events that laid the groundwork for the 9/11 attacks. Plus, the Monday morning news.Find out how to record a pre-roll for the podcast at https://wng.org/podcasts/the-world-and-everything-in-it/record-a-preroll.Support The World a
Doubletake: In the running
When Thaddeus Hall was born, the room went silent. From then on, every day has been a struggle for survival–kind of a race, really. As Thad’s family pushes through the obstacles of raising a medically fragile child, it seems like life will never be the same. What do you do when something goes wrong? What does life look like? What do you lose—and what do you gain?Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/donate. Music licensed via podcastmusic.com from AMG, Atomica
9.8.23 Culture Friday, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, and Coach Kennedy
On Culture Friday, the consequences of issuing judgment before the facts came in about indigenous graves at Catholic schools in Canada; My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 sets the table for a compelling story but fails to deliver; and Coach Joe Kennedy returns to Bremerton High for one more football game before resigning on Wednesday. Plus, news for children and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's A
9.7.23 abortion drugs in pro-life states and disaster fund running dry
Lawmakers struggle to counter abortion providers mailing drugs into pro-life states; The FEMA Disaster Relief Fund is almost out of money as hurricane season kicks into high gear; and a Christian human rights advocate represents hurting people at the United Nations. Plus, a concert-going canine, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news.Find out how to record a pre-roll for the podcast at https://wng.org/podcasts/the-world-and-everything-in-it/record-a-preroll.Read Jenny Lind Sch
9.6.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and freeing captives
On Washington Wednesday, the organization No Labels makes the case for a centrist option in 2024; on World Tour, news from South Africa, Armenia, Ecuador, and South Korea; and an investigator in Southern California tracks down and rescues exploited girls. Plus, an illegal shortcut through the Great Wall of China, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsRead more about rescuing girls from trafficking in Southern California: https://wng.org/articles/whose-streets-1692763443
9.5.23 Diversity training ban, aging politicians, and Classic Book of the Month
Florida businesses challenge the state’s law preventing mandatory diversity training; Mitch McConnell freezes a second time, renewing concerns about aging politicians in Washington; and on Classic Book of the Month, Tony Dungy’s book Uncommon offers godly life principles for men. Plus, a horri-bull front seat passenger, commentary from Brad Littlejohn, and the Tuesday morning news.Find out how to record a pre-roll for the podcast at https://wng.org/podcasts/the-world-and-everything-in-it/record-
9.4.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Interpol turns 100
On Legal Docket, what changes to military justice mean for soldiers accused of sexual assault; on the Monday Moneybeat, what coverage of the August job report misses about the dignity of work; and on the World History Book, the international police organization known as Interpol turns 100. Plus, the Monday morning news.Find out how to record a pre-roll for the podcast at https://wng.org/podcasts/the-world-and-everything-in-it/record-a-preroll.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.o
Doubletake: Three Questions
This is the story of two Iranian women who brought about a revolution in one of the world’s most notorious prisons–just not the kind involving protests and violence. It all came down to the courage to answer a few questions from a judge.Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/donate.Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/donate. Music licensed via podcastmusic.com from ALIBI, 5 Alarm, AMG, Atomica Music, Manhattan Production M
9.1.23 Culture Friday, Ahsoka, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, a study of Protestants finds that half believe God will bless them for giving more money to the church; Disney+ brings Star Wars cartoon characters to live action in its new Ahsoka show; and Ask the Editor for September. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College, an unapologetically Christian liberal arts college on Lookout Mountain, Georgia. More at covenant.edu/WORLDFrom Ridge Ha
8.31.23 Prigozhin’s legacy, weight-loss drugs, and a detransitioner conversion story
Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death is a warning to other would-be mutineers; weight-loss drugs raise questions about the balance between lifestyle and medication in combating obesity; and a woman living as a man who found salvation after recognizing the truth of her biological identity. Plus, reeling in a wallet, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news.Find out how to record a pre-roll for the podcast at https://wng.org/podcasts/the-world-and-everything-in-it/record-a-p
8.30.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and selective mutism
On Washington Wednesday, Congress is running out of time to pass appropriations bills and avoid an omnibus to fund the government; on World Tour, news from around the globe; and parents and psychologists work with children whose social anxiety causes selective mutism. Plus, a brain worm, commentary from Joel Belz, and the Wednesday morning news.Find out how to record a pre-roll for the podcast at https://wng.org/podcasts/the-world-and-everything-in-it/record-a-preroll.Support The World and Every
8.29.23 India on the moon, BRICS adds new members, and praying for prodigals
Russian and Indian moon missions highlight new stakes in the race to get man back to the moon; the economic bloc known as BRICS invites new members, including Saudi Arabia and Iran; and praying for estranged adult children. Plus, flying the extra mile, commentary from Ericka Andersen, and the Tuesday morning news.Find out how to record a pre-roll for the podcast at https://wng.org/podcasts/the-world-and-everything-in-it/record-a-preroll.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/don
8.28.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and 25 years of airbags in autos
On Legal Docket, the Biden Administration enacts a policy reassigning who prosecutes sexual assault crimes in the military; on the Monday Moneybeat, central planning and the economics of unknowns; and on the World History Book, events in Tokyo, Stockholm, and Washington D.C. Plus, a faithful burger flipper, and the Monday morning newsFind out how to record a pre-roll for the podcast at https://wng.org/podcasts/the-world-and-everything-in-it/record-a-preroll.Support The World and Everything in It
Doubletake: The Death Doula
Laurel Marr is a Christian who helps people find comfort and meaning in their last days. In the past, death was a preparation to meet God. But our secular culture today thinks this life is all there is. Laurel asks—and answers—the question: what does it mean to die well?Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/donate.Music licensed via podcastmusic.com from ALIBI, AMG, Atomica Music, and STKA. Amazing Grace keyboard by lorenzobuczek from Pixabay. News clips from
8.25.23 Culture Friday, baseball biopic The Hill, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington is being organized without the religious institutions that undergirded the original endeavor; Baseball biopic The Hill starring Dennis Quaid is an inspiring film that leaves out an important chapter; and on Listener Feedback, corrections and commendations for the month of August. Plus, commentary from Ted Kluck and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from
8.24.23 GOP debate review, mixed gender bathrooms, and kids camp for Ukrainians
Republican candidates debate in Milwaukee while Trump sits out; Seattle-Tacoma Airport opens an “all gender” restroom that raises hopes and concerns; and a seminary in Poland hosts a summer camp for Ukrainian refugee children. Plus, a mother-son flight crew duo, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring new testimonies from people like the man who grew
8.23.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and Cricket in Texas
On Washington Wednesday, a preview of what’s at stake in tonight’s first GOP primary debate; on World Tour, news from Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Egypt, and Spain; and the old world sport of cricket is gaining traction in the United States. Plus, the voice of Nintendo’s Mario is retiring, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsFind out how to record a pre-roll for the podcast at https://wng.org/podcasts/the-world-and-everything-in-it/record-a-preroll.Support The World and Everyt
8.22.23 School resists branding change, and the bike whisperer
A school in New York resists the state’s mandate to scrap Native American branding; States seek to protect minors by requiring websites with adult content to verify user ages; and a cycling instructor in Louisville, Kentucky helps kids learn to bike without training wheels. Plus, the best new food at the Iowa State Fair, commentary from European journalist Evert van Vlastuin, and the Tuesday morning news.Find out how to record a pre-roll for the podcast at https://wng.org/podcasts/the-world-and-
8.21.23 Legal Docket, Money Beat and the World History Book
On Legal Docket, behind the scenes at the trial of an ISIS terrorist; on the Monday Moneybeat, economic lessons from the economic woes of Japan and China; and on the World History Book, the World Council of Churches is founded 75 years ago. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring new testimonies from people like the man who grew up in a tribe of Stone Age cannibals. Available o
Doubletake: Dreamland
When he was 15, Connor Clough taught himself how to become aware he was dreaming while he was dreaming. It seemed kind of fun–until it wasn’t. Along the way he faced a question that has puzzled thinkers for millennia: Are dreams just collections of memories and emotions dredged up from our subconscious? Or are dreams really some sort of window into transcendent reality?Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/donate. Music licensed via podcastmusic.com from Strik
8.18.23 Culture Friday, Blue Beetle and Gran Turismo, and Word Play
On Culture Friday, the tragic real-life unraveling of the adoption story in the film The Blind Side; reviews of Blue Beetle and Gran Turismo; and on Word Play with George Grant, an enjoyable catalog of authorisms. Plus, commentary from Steve West and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from P&R Publishing. Celebrating the release of two new children’s books - Pilipinto by Valerie Elliot Shepard and God’s Servant Ruth by D
8.17.23 Afghans in America, forever chemicals, and the rat academy
Two years after the Taliban took over Afghanistan, refugees in the U.S. are still trying to find what home means now; a report on forever chemicals raises questions about the safety of tap water; and going to school for exterminating rodents. Plus, a bookstore safecracker, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scriptur
8.16.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and debt free college
On Washington Wednesday, A Georgia grand jury has indicted Donald Trump on racketeering charges; on World Tour, news from around the globe; and a Christian school in Mississippi offers full-ride scholarships for students who choose to stay local. Plus, getting attacked by a snake and hawk at the same time, commentary from Ryan Bomberger, and the Wednesday morning news Read Kim Henderson’s story about a Christian college paying students’ tuition here: https://wng.org/articles/full-ride-1691468370
8.15.23 NYC migrant crisis, ChatGPT at college, and a Canadian fishing lodge
New York City struggles to house waves of migrants who come to stay; educators start the school year with ChatGPT as both a useful learning aid and a concerning cheating tool; and learning to love the wild Canadian wilderness at a fishing lodge. Plus, picture day for 17 pairs of twins in Scotland, commentary from Calvin Robinson, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from P&R Publishing. Celebrating the release of two
8.14.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Bill Clinton’s lies
On Legal Docket, the tragic case of a girl and her goat; on the Monday Moneybeat, the mixed bag of CPI and PPI numbers; and on the World History Book, 25 years ago, Bill Clinton lies about his affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Plus, an extravagant anniversary flower arrangement and the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book
Doubletake: Breaking a blood oath
In 2005 Tani Prroj was pastor of a small Albanian church and his wife Elona was a stay-at-home mom. But then Tani’s uncle shot and killed a mountain man, casting the family into a cycle of revenge that can go on for generations. Albania is one of the last places on earth that still practices “blood feud.” It’s a cultural imperative and an impulse most of us recognize all too well: the desire for justice–and then some.Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/donat
8.11.23 Culture Friday, Schoolhouse Rock! turns 50, and creative listening
On Culture Friday, the upside down logic of so-called gender affirming care has the American Association of Pediatricians checking to make sure their “evidence” really supports the practice; Schoolhouse Rock! Turns fifty; and three podcasts for keeping the creative juices flowing into the fall season. Plus, commentary from Kim Henderson and the Friday morning news
8.10.23 Special election in Ohio, fallout from Niger coup, and missionary pilots
Voters in Ohio reject a plan to raise the threshold for amending the state constitution; Russia exploits coup in West Africa to gain allies; and a missionary pilot organization turns 75. Plus, a bear crashes a Colorado wedding reception, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.P&R Publishing. Celebrating the release of two new children’s books - Pilipinto by Valerie Elliot Shepard and God’s Servant Ruth by Doug Bond.
8.9.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and preserving a tradition
On Washington Wednesday, Ron DeSantis replaces his campaign manager amid a decline in fundraising and poll numbers; on World Tour, news from Pakistan, India, Lebanon, Ethiopia, and…space; and canning used to be a way of life for home economies, but now preserving food is a hobby. Plus, a suspicious sprinter sets a record time in China, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsCheck out World Watch for free at worldwatch.today. Support The World and Everything in It today a
8.8.23 Hazing, Religious objection to septic tanks, and chatbot theologians
Hazing scandal at a Big Ten school raises questions about how to fix abusive athletic cultures; Religious liberty cases about conscientious objection to race-based mentoring, sexually explicit books in school libraries, and septic tanks; and learning about theology from a C.S. Lewis chatbot. Plus, cheesy traffic accident, commentary from Andree Seu Peterson, and the Tuesday morning news
8.7.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and RBG joins the Supreme Court
On Legal Docket, two lower court cases about free speech outside of abortion clinics; on the Monday Moneybeat, Fitch’s new credit rating for the U.S. government is arbitrary, but the spike in new debt needs to be addressed; and on the World History Book, a new justice joins the Supreme Court, AirBnB is born, and the UK sets a new heat record. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nat
Doubletake: The Experience Machines, Part Two
Two years ago Stewart Freeman built a church in a virtual reality app called VR Chat, reputedly one of the wildest places in the metaverse. On this episode we’ll tag along with Stewart and the VR ministry of Cornerstone Church as they try to bring the Gospel into virtual reality. Instead of allowing virtual reality to distort the Gospel that they preach. It’s the second in our short series exploring the implications of technology that shapes our perception of the world around us.Support sound j
WORLD Opinions Roundtable: Woke and Worried?
Liberal activists have been hugely successful in pressuring corporate America to go woke. Thankfully, here comes the backlash from consumers who aren’t buying the activist agenda. Are corporations getting the message? Let’s talk.Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/donate.WORLD Opinions Editor Dr. Albert Mohler is joined by Managing Editor Dr. Andrew Walker, economist & author Jerry Bowyer, and author Dr. Katie McCoy to discuss the arrival of the culture war
8.4.23 Culture Friday, Mutant Mayhem, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, explaining the absurd reasoning behind a headline that abortion bans create teen parents; Reviews of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Miraculous: The Movie; and Ask the Editor for August. Plus, commentary from Whitney Williams and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College, an unapologetically Christian liberal arts college on Lookout Mountain, Georgia. More at covenant.edu
8.3.23 Trump indictment charges, abortion trafficking ban, and 501 hymns
Donald Trump is indicted on four charges related to the events of January 6th; Laws that create an abortion ban in Idaho face an unusual legal challenge from an LGBT group; and a former church librarian’s hymn project during COVID leads her to an unexpected ministry opportunity. Plus, hiring a Chief Uno Player, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsRead more about the new indictment against Donald Trump online at https://wng.org/roundups/trump-justice-department-trade-accusati
8.2.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and Navajo code talker portraits
On Washington Wednesday, Biden launches his new plan for forgiving student debt through generous repayment programs; On World Tour, news from Niger, Laos, Jordan, and Ecuador; and a Japanese photographer creates portraits of the American Navajo code talkers who helped end WWII. Plus, a bear hits the pool in California, commentary from Jerry Bowyer, and the Wednesday morning newsRead Kim Henderson’s story on the Navajo code talker portraits online at https://wng.org/articles/pictures-that-speak-1
8.1.23 Hunter Biden’s plea deal fallout, and Classic Book of the Month
Hunter Biden’s failed plea deal exposes cracks in the case for and against him; House lawmakers debate the ethics of “gender affirming care”; and in Classic Book of the Month, J. Gresham Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism continues to highlight the real Christ among “liberal” counterfeits. Plus, a misspelled school zone sign, commentary from Daniel Darling, and the Tuesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp
7.31.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Calvin Coolidge becomes president
On Legal Docket, a zombie joke triggers a SWAT team investigation; on the Monday Moneybeat, the overdue descent towards a soft landing; and on the World History Book, Calvin Coolidge became president 100 years ago, plus the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College, an unapologetically Christian liberal arts college on Lookout Mountain, Georgia. More at covenant.edu/WORLDAnd from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat
Doubletake: The Experience Machines, Part One
A young man explores a new technology that delivers what he was looking for–just not in the way he expected
7.28.23 Culture Friday, films on innovation, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, misremembering the history of race in America; three films about going the distance for a great idea; and Listener Feedback. Plus, commentary from Steve West and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's online grad programs help students advance careers while pursuing Christ-centered renewal in their fields. Learn more at Dordt.edu/gradFrom Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable,
7.27.23 Blazing temperatures, gas taxes return, and a military funeral
Record high temperatures raise questions about climate change; gas taxes are back in some states, including Illinois; and comforting the families of veterans laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Plus, baking cookies on the car dashboard, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, an investing network that finances Christ-following entrepreneurs who demons
7.26.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and soccer missions
On Washington Wednesday, Donald Trump’s polling lead is growing; on World Tour, updates on religious liberty from Egypt, India, and Honduras; and a soccer coach takes the gospel to the playing fields in his home country of Zimbabwe. Plus, a case of mistaken identity at the zoo, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to he
7.25.23 IRS whistleblowers, human trafficking in Ghana, and military recruiters
IRS whistleblowers testify before Congress; an anti-trafficking organization responds to allegations of kidnapping in Ghana; and Army recruiters face challenges recruiting new service members. Plus, a world record pencil collection, commentary from Carl Trueman, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s online Master of Education program equips educators to ensure their classrooms and schools
7.24.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and salvaging the Titanic
On Legal Docket, a roundup of religious liberty cases around the world; on the Monday Moneybeat, the swing in mortgage rates sticks housing market between a rock and a hard place; and on the World History Book, salvaging items from the wreckage of the Titanic. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport 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
Doubletake: You think you know someone
Larry and Connie Van Oosten were awakened one morning in 2017 by a masked intruder with a weapon. He stuffed them into the trunk of an old Caprice and hauled them off to a secret room. It seemed at first like a sophisticated heist designed to clean out their bank accounts–but the truth was both weirder and more unsettling than they could have imagined. They’re still dealing with it.Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/donate.Music licensed via podcastmusic.co
7.21.23 Culture Friday, Barbie, and Word Play
On Culture Friday, the issues presidential candidates need to address; Barbie raises interesting questions about gender roles but settles for plastic existentialism; and reviving obsolete turns of phrase with George Grant on Word Play. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Building Worldviews, a podcast dedicated to thoughtful dialogue about life's deepest questions. Building Worldviews … wherever you get your po
7.20.23 Drug shortages, transgender laws, and migrants laid to rest
Drug shortages near all-time highs; Democratic parents in California push back against transgender policies for minors; and funeral homes near the southern border bear the burden of laying deceased migrants to rest. Plus, a plane loses its emergency slide mid-flight, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College: Christ-centered community and quality education that equips stud
7.19.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and finding missing migrants
On Washington Wednesday, lawmakers debate the National Defense Authorization Act; on World Tour, news from around the globe; and volunteers at the southern border track down the remains of missing migrants. Plus, treasure in a Kentucky field, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers, hosting youth and campus groups year-round in Brevard North Ca
7.18.23 The power of AI, pushing back on euthanasia, and death at the border
Elon Musk unveils a company using AI to try and understand the universe; Lawmakers in Germany vote down two bills aimed at legitimizing euthanasia; and border communities do what they can to dignify the remains of migrants who die while crossing into the United States. Plus, celebrating 155 years of golden retrievers, commentary from Bethel McGrew, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Building Worldviews, a podca
7.17.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and the Tylenol tampering case
On Legal Docket, three lower court cases about religious liberty at work; on the Monday Moneybeat, who gets the credit for taming inflation; and on the World History Book, the lone suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murder case has died. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College, an unapologetically Christian liberal arts college on Lookout Mountain, Georgia. More at covenant.edu/WORLDFrom Building Worldvie
Singletake: Blindsided
When Rachel Cochrane was 17, she headed off with her mom to attend an Air Force Academy ball with her brand-new, first-ever boyfriend. It should have been so romantic. It wasn’t.Music licensed via podcastmusic.com from 5 Alarm, ALIBI Music, Atomica Music. News clips from KOAA News. Final song: The Manhattans, "Kiss and Say Goodbye”
7.14.23 Culture Friday, Secret Invasion, and reimagining the Psalms in song
On Culture Friday, policies protecting minors from transgender procedures are becoming a trend, not anomalies; Collin Garbarino reviews Secret Invasion and The Miracle Club; and a musician from the South reimagines the Psalms in his music. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring new testimonies like Mike Felch - a gangster by day and computer hacker by night searching for true i
7.13.23 Campaigning in South Carolina, and bringing the Jesus film to enemies
South Carolina sets itself up as a strategic player in the race for the Republican nomination; City police departments struggle to meet the standards of federal consent decrees; and members of warring tribes in Ethiopia move towards reconciliation by watching the Jesus film in their own languages. Plus, raccoon stowaways, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s
7.12.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and discipling Muslims to Christ
On Washington Wednesday, holding the government accountable for colluding with social media companies to manipulate content moderation; on World Tour, news from across the globe; and leading Muslims to faith through discipleship. Plus, screen time limits for gorillas, commentary from Ryan Bomberger, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring new testimonies like Mike Felch - a ga
7.11.23 Hong Kong dissidents, student loan forgiveness, and an unlikely church
China offers more than $120,000 reward for information on Hong Kong dissidents living overseas; considering what’s next after the Supreme Court’s decision regarding President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program; and planting churches while caring for the elderly. Plus, a snail’s pace wins the race, commentary from Whitney Williams, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Publ
7.10.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and a daring rescue
On Legal Docket, reigning in federal agencies; on the Monday Moneybeat, analysis of the month’s employment report; and on the World History Book, events from this week in years past. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring new testimonies like Mike Felch - a gangster by day and computer hacker by night searching for true identity. Listen on your favorite podcast app or Compelle
7.7.23 Culture Friday, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, Michigan and California consider radical anti-harassment and child custody laws; the newest Mission: Impossible film is middle of the franchise pack in terms of plot; and on Ask the Editor, questions about Juneteenth, feature stories, and reporting on progressive ideology. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport 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 fundin
7.6.23 Religious accommodation, debunking legal falsehoods, and 75 years at church
A recent Supreme Court ruling unanimously protects a postal worker’s religious liberty in the public square; critics of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the 303 Creative case spread malicious falsehoods about the facts; and three friends reflect on doing life together at the same church for 75 years. Plus, aphids invade New York, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Ne
7.5.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and summer camp
On Washington Wednesday, investigating concerning reports about the President’s son; on World Tour, news from across the globe; and the good challenges of a summer camp for kids living with disabilities. Plus, a drive thru seal in New Zealand, commentary from Daniel Darling, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport 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
7.4.23 Affirmative action out, Chaim Potok’s The Chosen, and true independence
Supreme Court ruling against Harvard and UNC raises questions about education after affirmative action; a fungus called Candida auris is becoming a health threat in parts of the United States; and on Classic Book of the month, Chaim Potok’s novel The Chosen contains timeless lessons about friendship forged in conflict. Plus, a hyena doing the backstroke, commentary from Steve West, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes
7.3.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and 4th of July speeches
On the Legal Docket, the 303 Creative case protects the freedom to disagree; on the Monday Moneybeat, the Supreme Court’s ruling against student debt cancellation will do more for the economy than President’s ‘Bidenomics;’ and on the World History Book, three speeches from 4th of July celebrations in years 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 investo
6.30.23 Culture Friday, Indiana Jones, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, what Thursday’s Supreme Court rulings mean for college admissions and religious liberty; Indiana Jones: the Dial of Destiny and Sound of Freedom offer different visions of life well lived; and Listener Feedback for June. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WFrom th
6.29.23 Abolitionism in the SBC, Indian adoptions, and equine therapy
Some SBC churches are pulling funding from the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission over a disagreement about the best way to fight abortion; The Supreme Court upholds a law allowing Indian tribes to deny foster parent applications to adopt Native American children; and helping veterans with equine therapy. Plus, South Koreans go back in age, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Do
6.28.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and behind the consumer backlash
On Washington Wednesday, analyzing the significance of Wagner Group’s march on Moscow; on World Tour, news from Sudan, Greece, Honduras, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore; and what makes the consumer backlash against brands like Bud Light and Target different from previous Christian boycotts. Plus, an update from the Supreme Court, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the Missions on
6.27.23 The Dignity Act, submersible implosion, and a family forging steel
Lawmakers consider a bipartisan approach to fixing immigration; officials investigate what led to the implosion of an experimental submersible; and a clan of blacksmiths forges a family business. Plus, pink snow in Utah, commentary from Joel Belz, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. M
6.26.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and crossing the Grand Canyon on a wire
On Legal Docket, catching up on eight opinions from the Supreme Court; on the Monday Moneybeat, incentives to invest in the future and avoid activist shareholding; and on the World History Book, events from this week in years past. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WFrom the Missio
The World and Everything in It Weekend: June 24, 2023
One year ago today, the Dobbs decision ended Roe v. Wade, and the President of Susan B. Anthony Pro Life America considers the future of pro-life politics. Plus, a record breaking birthday queen and commentary from Emily Whitten.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring abolitionists, refugees, orphans, and other Christians sharing their unique and compelling testimonies. Listen on your favorite podcast app
Effective Compassion: Pure and faultless religion - S4.E10
Not every Christian is able or called to foster and adopt. But everyone has a part to play, and churches are finding ways to get more people involved in helping kids in crisis. Because only the church—not government agencies—can meet the deepest spiritual and relational needs of children and families with the hope of the gospel. 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 smugglin
6.23.23 Culture Friday, The Right Stuff turns 40, and Word Play
On Culture Friday, reflecting on the pro-life movement one year after Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health; The Right Stuff and two other optimistic films turn 40; and the revisionist history of backronyms on Word Play with George Grant, plus the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring abolitionists, refugees, orphans, and other Christians sharing their unique and compelling testimonies. Lis
6.22.23 Walking for life, House GOP conflicts, and repurposing battleship decks
Support for pregnancy centers in post-Roe America is mixed, state by state; House Republicans aren’t all on the same page, putting the majority coalition at risk for future votes; and an Alabama caterer finds an unexpected opportunity to turn scraps of history into treasured mementos. Plus, vending for gold, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring ab
6.21.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and evangelizing Muslims
On Washington Wednesday, Chris Christie aims to take down Donald Trump; on World Tour, news from Uganda, Greece, India, and Mexico; and a man in Lebanon used to hate Muslims but now as a Christian he preaches the gospel to them. Plus, the end of Roe v. Wade from Ryan Bomberger, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring abolitionists, refugees, orphans, and other Christians shari
6.20.23 Spain goes right, brain implants pass hurdle, and sheep shearing school
Voters in Spain are shifting to the right; A brain implant company gets approved for human trials; and a school in Australia trains the next generation of sheep shearers as demand rises. Plus, a hoard of 1 million pennies dad’s basement, commentary from A.S. Ibrahim, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring abolitionists, refugees, orphans, and other Christians sharing their uniq
6.19.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and the first mainstream typewriter
On Legal Docket, the last oral argument of the term; on the Monday Moneybeat, listener questions about economics past and present; and on the World History Book, the first mainstream typewriter gets patented. Plus, the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring abolitionists, refugees, orphans, and other Christians sharing their unique and compelling testimonies. Listen on your favorite po
Lawless: Episode 7 - Their own little gods
In the aftermath of Terri’s death, the Schindlers and Schiavos try to move on and find healing…even as Terri’s legacy continues to play out in the public square.Lawless is listener supported. Find out more at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Listen to unique and compelling testimonies like Gracia Burnham, a missionary to the Philippines who was kidnapped by Muslim terrorists and held hostage for over a year, yet who chose to forgive her captors.Or listen to the test
Effective Compassion: Extra needs, special love - S4.E9
All kids in crisis have needs. But some have extra challenges, medical conditions that complicate their care. What does it look like to love children with these special needs? And how can Christians support families involved in this heart-wringing and exhausting work?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 donati
6.16.23 Culture Friday, The Flash and Elemental, and a father’s affection
On Culture Friday, what Shiny Happy People gets right and wrong about family and fatherhood; new movies from DC and Pixar have style but no substance, and commentary from Andrew Belz about walking with his father. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's online grad programs help students advance careers while pursuing Christ-centered renewal in their fields. Learn more at Dordt.edu/gradfro
6.15.23 Nurse shortage, crisis in Haiti, and the PCA at 50
Nursing homes are still short on nurses following the pandemic; Haiti’s humanitarian crisis worsens following floods and gang violence; and the PCA celebrates 50 years as a denomination. Plus, 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 Dordt University. Dordt's online grad programs help students advance careers while pursuing Christ-centered renewal in their fields. Learn more at Dordt.edu
6.14.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and cycling beyond age
On Washington Wednesday, politics and the federal investigation of Trump’s handling of secret documents; on World Tour, news from Tunisia, China, Germany, and Colombia; and Cycling Without Age helps senior citizens get back on the open road. Plus, 100 days under the sea, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's online grad programs help students advance ca
6.13.23 Wildfires in Canada, Shooter manifesto, and abortion abolitionists
Wildfires in Eastern Canada choke American cities with smoke; Families at Covenant School fight to keep the shooter’s manifesto from being released to the public; and some Christians who want to protect the unborn don’t want to be called pro-life. Plus, a cricket invasion in Nevada, commentary from Steve West and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s online Master of Education program equips
6.12.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and remembering Pat Robertson
On Legal Docket, whether Native Americans are subject to the Bankruptcy Code; on the Monday Moneybeat, what shrinking populations really mean for economic growth, and on the World History Book, the life and legacy of Pat Robertson. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport 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 sec
Lawless: Episode 6 - In my time of dying
After Terri’s feeding tube is removed once again, the Schindlers’ allies scramble for any last-ditch rescue plans. Some are lawful. Others, less so. Police arrest nearly 50 people who try to bring Terri water. Meanwhile, protesters around the hospice mark the deadly advance of time: Starvation, Day 1…Starvation, Day 2…Lawless is listener supported. Find out more at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Listen to unique and compelling testimonies like Gracia Burnham, a mi
Effective Compassion: Better together - S4.E8
Since the mid 20th century, the U.S. foster care system—and Christian organizations—have moved away from institutions in favor of family care. That’s because statistics show children thrive when they’re raised in a stable family unit. But some kids in crisis don’t need—or want—a new family. Where do they fit in a system with a one-size-fits-all approach?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+ yea
6.9.23 Culture Friday, Transformers, and summer soundtracks
On Culture Friday, American students are flunking history and civics, and it’s not just COVID’s fault; Collin Garbarino reviews Transformers: Rise of the Beasts; and recommendations for road trip soundtracks. Plus, the Friday 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.orgfrom the Mission Focused Men for Christ Podcast, this month looking at h
6.8.23 Pro-life obstacles in Oklahoma, drugs behind bars, and missionary memories
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 mont
6.7.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and volleyball politics
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 C
6.6.23 Challenging corporate wokeism, DeSantis in Iowa, and Jane Eyre
Going into “Pride Month,” consumer backlash against corporate progressivism grows; Ron DeSantis pitches Florida politics to Iowa Republicans; and on Classic Book of the Month, Jane Eyre raises compelling questions about the godly pursuit of romance. Plus, an ursine cupcake thief, commentary from Whitney Williams, and the Tuesday 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 a
6.5.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Nero’s persecution ends
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 G
Lawless: Episode 5 - Silver bullet
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 l
Effective Compassion: Bearing heavy burdens - S4.E7
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 n
6.2.23 Culture Friday, Across the Spider-Verse, and Ask the Editor
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:-
6.1.23 Resolving debt ceiling drama, FAA rules review, and a missionary pilot
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 transf
5.31.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and a mother-daughter art duo
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 dis
5.30.23 Pro-life Democrats, Internal Russian conflict, and Colonial Williamsburg
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, hos
5.29.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Edward Snowden
On Legal Docket, knowledge of wrongdoing and discounted drugs; on Moneybeat, a roundup of economic news. And on History Book, Finding Nemo turns 20. Plus, the Monday 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
Lawless: Episode 4 - Walk away
As international furor over the Schiavo case builds, the Pope issues a statement on the ethics of “life-sustaining treatments.” The Schindlers take it as a sign that the church hasn’t abandoned them. And their lawyers see it as new grounds to keep Terri alive.To listen to Episode 5 and 5.5 now, visit the Lawless podcast feed here.Lawless is made possible by listeners like you. Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Listen to unique and compelling testimonies like Ron Adkins, who at the
Effective Compassion: Redeeming broken families - S4.E6
Christian ministries that once emphasized adoption as the best solution now focus on prevention—coming alongside families in crisis before their kids enter the foster care system. That means meeting more than just their material needs. For many struggling families, it's all about relationships—connections that shatter their isolation and discipleship that points them to the only source of true restoration.You can hear each of the season 4 episodes earlier each week by subscribing to the Effectiv
5.26.23 Culture Friday, A Little Mermaid remake, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet fields questions from students at the 2023 World Journalism Institute; A preview of summer movies, starting off with A Little Mermaid; and Listener Feedback. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport 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 ambass
5.25.23 Montana TikTok ban, remembering Tim Keller, and working backstage
Montana’s TikTok ban faces legal pushback; TGC’s Collin Hansen extols the late Tim Keller’s consistent focus on Christ; and going backstage at a theater in Branson, Missouri. Plus, a gang of delinquent orcas, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s online Master of Education program equips educators to ensure their classrooms and schools thrive. More at Dordt.ed
5.24.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and finding the fallen
On Washington Wednesday, Ron DeSantis is set to officially launch his presidential campaign; On World Tour, news from Nigeria, Colombia, Moldova, India, and the Philippines; and a funeral for a service member missing in action for over fifty years. Plus: the world’s most expensive ice cream, commentary from Ryan Bomberger, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of an
5.23.23 Pro-life hurdles in SC, Supreme Court Ethics, and finding missing heroes
Pro-life lawmakers in South Carolina face unexpected challenges from some Republicans; Lawmakers and media outlets question Supreme Court ethics, and how veterans and family members are remembering the heroes who remain missing in action decades later. Plus: a body surfing gator in Alabama, commentary from Steve West, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s online Master of Education progra
5.22.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and remembering Harry Reeder III
On the Legal Docket, an unforgiving prison guard comes back to court; on the Monday Moneybeat, updates on banking, the federal debt ceiling, and Fed rate hikes; on Departures, remembering the ministry of pastor Harry Reeder III, and 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
Lawless: Episode 3 - No more rabbits
The Schindlers have run out of options in the courts. Now, they’re calling up everyone they can think of in every position of power in the state. Soon, governor Jeb Bush is involved. Then the Florida state legislature. Politicians start debating a bill tailor made to keep Terri alive…but critics say it makes a mockery of the Constitution.To listen to Episode 4 and 5 now, visit the Lawless podcast feed here.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Listen to unique and compelling testimoni
Effective Compassion: Court Appointments - S4.E5
The family court system in practice includes two components of effective compassion. Help that is challenging and personal. But in a secular system, it’s up to individual believers to bring the spiritual component.You can hear each of the season 4 episodes earlier each week by subscribing to the Effective Compassion feed anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/effective-compassion/id1492139540North Korea is one of the most secretive, closed-off countries in the worl
5.19.23 Culture Friday, It Ain’t Over, and Word Play
On Culture Friday, the recent situation between Jordan Neely and Daniel Penny on the New York subway reveals broader tensions within our culture; a new documentary believes Yogi Berra’s baseball legacy deserves to be remembered; and commentator George Grant says some words and their opposites can be "discombobulating.” Plus, a Little League catcher finds himself at the center of a major-league dust-up, and the Friday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Ad
5.18.23 Immigration policy, nondiscrimination ordinances, and cooking up memories
Now that Title 42 has ended, officials and advocates differ on where to go from here on immigration; a campaign to pass expansive nondiscrimination ordinances meets pushback from one town’s leaders who want real unity; and a Bali chef teaches tourists about the many flavors of traditional Indonesian cooking. Plus, some people have forgotten how to smile after years of mandatory mask wearing, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at
5.17.23 Washington Wednesday, persecution in India, and drilling for water
On Washington Wednesday, after a four-year investigation the Durham report is out; on World Tour, a story about ethnic clashes in Manipur, India; and helping people in Africa get access to clean water. Plus, the rise of smile coaches in Japan, commentary from Janie B Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers announcing their Cono Christian Day School, 23-24 academic yea
5.16.23 Gender identity and adoption, Dissent cable drama, and an adoption lawyer
Gender identity poses a new challenge for Christians seeking to adopt in Oregon; the Secretary of State risks contempt of Congress over dissent cable; and what it takes to help birth moms and adoptive parents navigate the complexities of U.S. adoption law. Plus, police respond to an unusual call for help, commentary from Ayman Ibrahim, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Concurrently, the News Coach podcast help
5.15.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and a history of U.S. immigration law
On Legal Docket, the role intent plays in convicting a stalker; on the Monday Moneybeat, the debt ceiling, inflation, and JPMorgan Chase’s shareholder meeting; and on The World History Book, 150 years of border and immigration policy history. Plus, the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers announcing their Cono Christian Day School, 23-24 academic year in Walker, Iowa. More at rid
Lawless: Episode 2 - Boneyard
Five doctors are lined up to testify in court, deciding once and for all: Is Terri aware…or is she in a vegetative state? But before Judge Greer can hand down his ruling, new evidence surfaces: A bone scan that seems to prove all the Schindlers’ worst fears about Michael.To listen to Episode 3 and 4 now, visit the Lawless podcast feed here.Lawless is made possible by listeners like you. Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Listen to unique and compelling testimonies like Ron Adkins,
Effective Compassion: In pursuit of hope - S4.E4
How can Christian parents effectively foster hope in children whose traumatic past gives them little hope for the future? Choosing to love children not their own—whose behavior often does not foster familial love—builds trust. That fosters better communication, self-discipline, good character, and, by God’s grace, hope in the one who will never leave them or forsake them.You can hear each of the season 4 episodes earlier each week by subscribing to the Effective Compassion feed anywhere you get
Listening In - A conversation with Max McLean
In this stand alone special edition of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Christian actor Max McLean. He is the founder of Fellowship for Performing Arts, a New York City-based company that produces live theater and film from a Christian worldview. McClean is the unmistakable voice of several popular audio versions of the Bible, including the English Standard Version, the New International Version, and the King James Version. He is also well known for his stage adaptations of the works o
5.12.23 Culture Friday, new sci-fi offerings, and summer reading
On Culture Friday, the concerning conflict between parental and children’s rights; New dystopian drama viewing options for kids and adults; and a summer reading recommendation for kids. Plus, sugar smugglers, and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/MSW
5.11.23 Title 42 ending, COVID policy dissent, and hospital at home
Border communities prepare for a surge in migrant crossings as existing shelters are already full; the pandemic emergency is over, but concerns about how COVID was handled remain; and a new hospital program brings treatment back home. Plus: meteor hits a New Jersey home, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides tra
5.10.23 Washington Wednesday, ministry in Albania, and World Tour
On Washington Wednesday, the real debt ceiling conflict; on World Tour, news from Africa, India, Canada, and the Middle East; and how a Texas family wound up doing ministry in Albania. Plus, a real life whodunit involving noodles in a forest, classic commentary from Joel Belz, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their
5.9.23 Coronation concerns, transgender consumer fraud, and helping foster parents
Seismic moral shifts fly under the radar at Charles’ coronation; Missouri’s Attorney General defends a rule to classify transgender treatments as consumer fraud; and what it takes to help foster parents through difficult seasons. Plus, brain surgery in the womb, commentary from Whitney Williams, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides trainin
5.8.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Israel founded 75 years ago
On Legal Docket, the constitutional consequences of failing to pay property taxes; on the Monday Moneybeat, news from a big economic week; and on the World History Book, Israel became a nation 75 years ago. Plus, the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-W
Lawless: Episode 1 - Are you purple?
In April 2001, a call to a local radio show snatched Terri Schiavo back from the brink of death. Now, everybody wants to hear what that caller has to say. The Schindlers hope the new testimony could tip the case in their favor. Somewhere in the flurry of legal maneuvering, one man decides to slow down and talk to the person at the heart of the case: Terri herself.To listen to Episode 2 now, visit the Lawless podcast feed here.Lawless is made possible by listeners like you. Additional support com
Effective Compassion: Staying close to home - S4.E3
Christians once flocked to foreign countries to adopt children who desperately needed families to love them. But attitudes toward taking children so far from their home countries and native cultures have shifted. Christians who once emphasized adoptions are now prioritizing in-country care. What does that mean for vulnerable children around the world?You can hear each of the season 4 episodes earlier each week by subscribing to the Effective Compassion feed anywhere you get your podcasts: https:
5.5.23 Culture Friday, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, how to evaluate laws that protect children from transgender procedures; Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 lands the franchise on a reflective note; and on Ask the Editor, how and why WORLD uses the term “progressive” in our reporting. Plus, bees swarm an airplane, and the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers announcing their Cono Christian Day School, 23-24 academic ye
5.4.23 Trans refuge laws, Disney v. DeSantis, and ministry at the racetrack
Blue states identify as refuge for trans kids in challenge to parental rights; Disney and DeSantis government are locked in a battle for control in Orlando; and Justice Alito speaks up about the Dobbs leaker. Plus: bringing the gospel to Churchill Downs ahead of the Kentucky Derby, 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 Ambassadors Impact Network, an investing network that finances Chr
5.3.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and special needs adoptions
On Washington Wednesday, how Republican candidates like Larry Elder and Asa Hutchinson stack up against Donald Trump; on World Tour, a report on the countries hostile to religious liberty in 2023; and a profile of a family that opened their home to adopting kids with disabilities. Plus: a hungry art vandal in South Korea, commentary from Ryan Bomberger, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and
5.2.23 Re-criminalizing drugs, reversing mifepristone abortions, and Moby Dick
States consider reversing course on lowering drug possession penalties; A Catholic clinic in Colorado defends its right to offer abortion pill reversal treatments; and the Classic Book of the Month for May highlights a spiritual approach to reading Moby Dick. Plus: a heroic 7th grader saves the bus, 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 Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers announcing t
5.1.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and 50 years since Secretariat’s win
On Legal Docket, the right to confront a witness; on Moneybeat, what low GDP numbers for Q1 say about the economy; and on the World History Book, 25 years since the Unabomber was sentenced to four life sentences. 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 sou
Effective Compassion: Rending and repair - S4.E2
More than a third of Americans say they’ve thought about adopting. But just 2 percent actually have. Adoption is complicated and expensive. It can be confusing and overwhelming. Christians are the most likely to adopt…twice as likely as the general population. That’s because adoption holds a special place in the Kingdom. It’s a common figure of speech in the Bible, describing how we are made part of God’s family. But for all its beauty, adoption is never simple. It involves a lot of broken heart
Singletake: The sheer terror of impending catastrophe
On April 12, 1999, Air Force cadet James Busch stepped out of an airplane 6,000 feet in the air for a routine practice jump. But his parachute didn’t open. Neither did his reserve.And then things got really bad. It’s a helpless feeling to watch a big problem come rushing up from a long way away, knowing that you’re out of options. But sometimes God works in unexpected ways.Subscribe to the Doubletake Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doubletake/id1634415828
4.28.23 Culture Friday, Big George Foreman, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, lessons from Tucker Carlson’s departure from Fox News; a review of the film, Big George Foreman; and Listener Feedback for April. Plus: Presidential karaoke during a state dinner at the White House, and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Light FM, a radio ministry founded by Billy Graham, featuring contemporary Christian music and sound Bible teaching. More at thelightfm.org/world.And from Dor
4.27.23 Rivals in Sudan, the Chinese Enigma, and cochlear implants for the deaf
Former allies battle for control in Sudan; China gets more aggressive in the Pacific while playing peacemaker in the Middle East; and how the deaf navigate two worlds with cochlear implants. Plus: a squawking competition, 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 Dordt University, host of the World Journalism Institute, offering an immersive one-week journalism camp for high school-aged s
4.26.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and hope through butterfly wings
On Washington Wednesday, Joe Biden’s prospects for reelection in 2024; on World Tour, news from Sudan, Kenya, Australia, and Haiti; and how a family encountered suffering and hope through adoption. Plus: returning an overdue library book 44 years later, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from The Light FM, a radio ministry founded by Billy Graham, featuring contemporary Christia
4.25.23 SCOTUS mifepristone ruling, polyamory ordinances, and a family’s grief
Analysis of the Supreme Court’s emergency ruling on mifepristone; polyamory recognized in Massachusetts towns; and a family seeking to have children encounters surprising physical and emotional suffering. Plus: a zoo hiring seagull deterrents, commentary from John Wilsey, and the Tuesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from The Light FM, a radio ministry founded by Billy Graham, featuring contemporary Christian music and sound
4.24.23 Legal Docket, Goldilocks Fed, and the Doolittle Raid
On the Legal Docket, a Christian mailman at the Supreme Court over the right to observe the sabbath; On the Monday Moneybeat, why the Goldilocks Fed hasn’t yet landed on what’s just right for interest rates; and on the World History Book, remembering the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising 80 years later. Plus: the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University, host of the World Journalism Institute, offering an immersive on
Effective Compassion: Called to care S4.E1
Christians once played a key role in caring for American children in crisis. But as the government’s involvement in social services grew, Christians’ participation shrank. Now that state and federal agencies have the primary responsibility for meeting the needs of children without families, how can the church answer the call set out in James 1:27—to care for widows and orphans in their distress?You can hear each of the season 4 episodes earlier each week by subscribing to the Effective Compassio
4.21.23 Culture Friday, Emmett Till, and Word Play with George Grant
On Culture Friday, how to turn the dark tide of transgenderism in America; Collin reviews the movie Till; and Word Play with George Grant. Plus: a Canadian “Coke Bear” drinks 69 cans of soda and the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers offering year-round availability with its new 12,000 sq ft gym and guest housing. More at ridgehaven.orgCombining Bible study with full-color visualiz
4.20.23 Parental rights, challenging school gender counselors, and pro-life adoption
State and federal lawmakers debate the need for parental bills of rights; a mom in Maine sues her daughter’s school for secretly facilitating her social transition; and how giving a child up for adoption really works in the US. Plus: A toddler invades the White House grounds, 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 Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers offering year-round availability w
4.19.23 Washington Wednesday, new homes from old materials, and World Tour
On Washington Wednesday, the aftermath of a classified documents leak; on World Tour, news from France, Sudan, Yemen, and Chile; and why a white collar executive switched gears to become a homebuilder. Plus: a bear scare on the front porch, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers offering year-round availability with its new 12,000 sq ft gym
4.18.23 The other abortion pill, treating stroke paralysis, and adopting frozen embryos
Abortion advocates propose another form of chemical abortion if mifepristone is restricted; scientists test a new treatment to help stroke victims overcome paralysis; and adopting frozen embryos. Plus: thieves break into a truckload of dimes, commentary from Whitney Williams, and the Tuesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers offering year-round availability with its new 12,000 sq ft gym
4.17.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and a missionary pioneer
On Legal Docket, Mifepristone is headed to the Supreme Court; On Moneybeat, American spending and OPEC raising gas prices; and on The World History Book, remembering a missionary pioneer. Plus, the Monday Morning News.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes From Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers offering year-round availability with its new 12,000 sq ft gym and guest housing. More at ridgehaven.org -Over 700 million meals distributed since 199
4.14.23 Culture Friday, Nintendo and Nefarious, and finding frogs down under
On Culture Friday, how the chasm between red and blue states got to be so wide; and reviews of Super Mario Bros. and Nefarious. Plus: everyday Australians help a museum track down frogs, and the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's online grad programs help students advance careers while pursuing Christ-centered renewal in their fields. Learn more at Dordt.edu/grad From Lutheran Public Radio...
4.13.23 Boys in girls sports, challenging CRT, and rebuilding Africatown
The Biden Administration proposes a change to Title IX that complicates barring boys from playing in girls school sports; A Minnesota mom takes the state to task for a proposed ethnic studies mandate; and an unlikely team rebuilds Africatown, one of the US’s oldest African American communities, one house at a time. Plus: the Tar-minator tackles what appears to be a pothole, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. A
4.12.23 Washington Wednesday, drought in Somalia, and infant hospice care
On Washington Wednesday, campaigning against ESG; on World Tour, a special report about the drought in Somalia; and hospice care for the least of these. Plus: breaking a 138 year family streak of boys, commentary from Ryan Bomberger, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Lutheran Public Radio...streaming sacred music for the 50 days of Easter season at lutheranpublicradio.org From Ambassadors Impact Network, a
4.11.23 The Afghanistan report, Chinese church comes to America, and Asbury revisited
Afghan refugees in the US are in legal limbo while the White House blames Trump for its botched withdrawal in 2021; A congregation of persecuted Chinese believers arrives safely in America; and students of Asbury University reflect on the fruit of February’s extended chapel service. Plus: a creative way to fix a pothole, 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 Dordt University. Dordt’s
4.10.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and America’s spiritual founder
On Legal Docket, a roundup of recent oral arguments from the Supreme Court; on Moneybeat, what the IRS is up to with increased funding; and on The World History Book, ten years since the Boston Marathon bombings. Plus: the Monday morning newsSupport 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 sou
4.7.23 Culture Friday, On a Wing and a Prayer, and Ask the Editor
On Culture Friday, reflecting on the crucifixion; at the movies, On a Wing and a Prayer, a faith-based film lands a decent but predictable plot; and what to do with heavy news on Ask the Editor. Plus: the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Pensacola Christian College. Empowering leaders to influence the world for Christ. More at go.pcci.edu/World From Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers offering year-round availabili
4.6.23 The ethics of AI, migrant deaths, and walking with Jesus in Jerusalem
As generative AI gets more powerful, tech titans call for a timeout to consider the ethics involved; migrant deaths put heavy burdens on local communities as summer surges are anticipated; and walking in the footsteps of Jesus in modern day Jerusalem. Plus: TikTok on Capitol Hill, T-Rex lips, 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 Pensacola Christian College. Empowering leaders to inf
4.5.23 Trump charges, World Tour, and Easter music
On Washington Wednesday, analyzing the charges against Donald Trump; on World Tour, news from Kenya, Finland, Ukraine, and Iraq; and music for Easter. Plus: a praying weatherman, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers offering year-round availability with its new 12,000 sq ft gym and guest housing. More at ridgehaven.org And from Pensacola C
4.4.23 Hotel California revisited, caste discrimination, and the Classic Book of the Month
A California mayor is resisting the housing-first policies that overwhelmed his town; West Coast lawmakers consider prohibiting discrimination on the basis of caste as more South Asians enter the US workforce; and Classic Book of the Month. Plus: a dramatic rescue at sea, an animal-clogged chimney, and the Tuesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Pensacola Christian College. Empowering leaders to influence the world for Ch
4.3.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and World History Book
Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Pensacola Christian College. Empowering leaders to influence the world for Christ. More at go.pcci.edu/World And from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers offering year-round availability with its new 12,000 sq ft gym and guest housing. More at ridgehaven.org -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
Doubletake: Two days to change her mind
Last September Roberta Bayer got a call from her mom, who was in a nursing home in southern Ontario. Roberta had to come up and visit that weekend, her mom said, or it would be too late. Roberta realized that she had 48 hours to stop her mother from doing something terrible.Subscribe to the Doubletake Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doubletake/id1634415828
3.31.23 Culture Friday, His Only Son, and Listener Feedback
On Culture Friday, gender confusion and troubling milestones for women’s history month, movies about honor and sacrifice in theaters this weekend, and Listener Feedback. Plus: the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. 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 And from Teen Pact State Classes offering biblically-aligned civics
3.30.23 Grief on the ground in Nashville, Season 2 of Lawless, and commentary from Cal Thomas
A report from the ground in Nashville as residents grieve Monday’s school shooting; A preview of Lawless Season 2 featuring the story of Terri Schiavo, the woman at the center of controversy over the life and death of brain damaged people; and commentary from Cal Thomas. Plus: five brothers on the same highschool basketball team get the opportunity of a lifetime, and the Thursday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional Support comes from Teen Pact
3.29.23 Washington Wednesday, search engines and abortion, and World Tour
On Washington Wednesday, a profile of Donald Trump as a candidate for 2024; on World Tour, news from around the globe; and commentary from Ryan Bomberger. Plus: how Google makes it harder for women to find pregnancy centers online, a small town in Australia is invaded by minions, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University. See for yourself why Dordt offers outstanding academic programs and a Christ
3.28.23 School shooting, zoning boards, mill town, and A.S. Ibrahim
A private school shooting claims 6 lives in Nashville; town zoning boards enter the abortion battlefield; and a mill town in Western North Carolina responds to the heart of its industry. Plus: the Tuesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional Support comes from Teen Pact State Classes offering biblically-aligned civics education, leadership training, and discipleship for ages 8 to 19. More at teenpact.com And from Dordt University. With outstandi
3.27.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and History Book
On Legal Docket, whether a dog toy parody of a well-known whiskey brand counts as free speech; on the Monday Moneybeat, how to find a good bank; and on the World History Book, important events from national parks to the stock market. Plus: the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University. See for yourself why Dordt offers outstanding academic programs and a Christ-centered community. More at Dordt.edu/visitAnd
WORLD Opinions critical theory panel discussion
Author Dr. Carl Trueman joins WORLD Opinions' Albert Mohler and Andrew Walker to shine a light on a troubling Marxist ideology that is rapidly spreading throughout American culture, even within the church. This is a re-air of Wednesday's live-stream video presentation.To subscribe to WORLD Opinions, visit: https://wng.org/opinions.