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 testimonies. Listen on your favorite podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.And from Free Lutheran Bible College. Students learn on campus, building a firm foundation for life in Christ through an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Bible & Ministry. More at flbc.edu/world

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 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 Bachelor's degree in Bible & Ministry. More at flbc.edu/worldAnd from Compelled Podcast, featuring missionaries, addicts, prisoners, and other Christians sharing their unique and compelling testimonies. Listen on your favorite podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.

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/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast, featuring missionaries, addicts, prisoners, and other Christians sharing their unique and compelling testimonies. Listen on your favorite podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.And from Free Lutheran Bible College. Students learn on campus, building a firm foundation for life in Christ through an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Bible & Ministry. More at flbc.edu/world

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 newsSupport 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 Bachelor's degree in Bible & Ministry. More at flbc.edu/worldAnd from Compelled Podcast, featuring missionaries, addicts, prisoners, and other Christians sharing their unique and compelling testimonies. Listen on your favorite podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.

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 favorite podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.And from Free Lutheran Bible College. Students learn on campus, building a firm foundation for life in Christ through an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Bible & Ministry. More at flbc.edu/world

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. Struggling with the grief and pain of infertility, and seeking an ethical, affordable answer? Embryo adoption through the National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC) offers you the chance to experience the joy of pregnancy by carrying your adopted child. Plus, you’ll be part of a rescue mission; freeing God’s tiniest image-bearers from frozen limbo. Learn more by going to embryodonation.org/world.And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs to access faith-friendly financing options at ambassadorsimpact.com

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. Inviting entrepreneurs to access faith-friendly financing options at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom the Identity Project. An online video library that brings clarity to today’s identity and sexuality issues. More at identityproject.tvAnd 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 (NEDC) offers you the chance to experience the joy of pregnancy by carrying your adopted child. Plus, you’ll be part of a rescue mission; freeing God’s tiniest image-bearers from frozen limbo. Learn more by going to embryodonation.org/world.

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 https://wng.org/election2024.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 infertility, and seeking an ethical, affordable answer? Embryo adoption through the National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC) offers you the chance to experience the joy of pregnancy by carrying your adopted child. Plus, you’ll be part of a rescue mission; freeing God’s tiniest image-bearers from frozen limbo. Learn more by going to embryodonation.org/worldfrom Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs to access faith-friendly financing options at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from the Identity Project. An online video library that brings clarity to today’s identity and sexuality issues. More at identityproject.tv

Ron DeSantis suspends his presidential campaign and endorses Donald Trump ahead of the New Hampshire primary; pro-lifers in Tennessee go on trial for a 2021 sit-in at an abortion facility; and Israelis in Hostages Square, Tel Aviv, remind the world about the people Hamas took hostage more than 100 days ago. Plus, jumping the snow shark, Janie B. Cheaney on The Two Parent Privilege, and the Tuesday morning newsTrack live election results online at https://wng.org/election2024.Support 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. Struggling with the grief and pain of infertility, and seeking an ethical, affordable answer? Embryo adoption through the National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC) offers you the chance to experience the joy of pregnancy by carrying your adopted child. Plus, you’ll be part of a rescue mission; freeing God’s tiniest image-bearers from frozen limbo. Learn more by going to embryodonation.org/world.And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs to access faith-friendly financing options at ambassadorsimpact.com

On Legal Docket, two cases at the Supreme Court give justices the opportunity to revisit the Chevron deference; 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 access faith-friendly financing options at ambassadorsimpact.comfrom the Identity Project. An online video library that brings clarity to today’s identity and sexuality issues. More at identityproject.tvAdditional 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 (NEDC) offers you the chance to experience the joy of pregnancy by carrying your adopted child. Plus, you’ll be part of a rescue mission; freeing God’s tiniest image-bearers from frozen limbo. Learn more by going to embryodonation.org/world.

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 Bachelor's degree in Bible & Ministry. More at flbc.edu/worldFrom Southern Seminary. The strongest MDiv just got stronger! The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary is now simplified, personalized, and incentivized. The benefits to students are greater personalization, increased specialization, and the opportunity to earn more credentials in an efficient amount of time. Learn more here.And from Compelled Podcast, featuring testimonies like Laura Perry - who lived as a transgender man for 12 years until Christ confronted her. Available at CompelledPodcast.com or on any podcast app

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.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast, featuring testimonies like Laura Perry - who lived as a transgender man for 12 years until Christ confronted her. Available at CompelledPodcast.com or on any podcast appFrom Free Lutheran Bible College. Students learn on campus, building a firm foundation for life in Christ through an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Bible & Ministry. More at flbc.edu/worldAnd from Southern Seminary. The strongest MDiv just got stronger! The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary is now simplified, personalized, and incentivized. The benefits to students are greater personalization, increased specialization, and the opportunity to earn more credentials in an efficient amount of time. Learn more here.

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! The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary is now simplified, personalized, and incentivized. The benefits to students are greater personalization, increased specialization, and the opportunity to earn more credentials in an efficient amount of time. Learn more hereFrom Compelled Podcast, featuring testimonies like Laura Perry - who lived as a transgender man for 12 years until Christ confronted her. Available at CompelledPodcast.com or on any podcast appAnd from Free Lutheran Bible College. Students learn on campus, building a firm foundation for life in Christ through an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Bible & Ministry. More at flbc.edu/world

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 support comes from Free Lutheran Bible College. Students learn on campus, building a firm foundation for life in Christ through an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Bible & Ministry. More at flbc.edu/worldFrom Southern Seminary. The strongest MDiv just got stronger! The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary is now simplified, personalized, and incentivized. The benefits to students are greater personalization, increased specialization, and the opportunity to earn more credentials in an efficient amount of time. Learn more hereAnd from Compelled Podcast, featuring testimonies like Laura Perry - who lived as a transgender man for 12 years until Christ confronted her. Available at CompelledPodcast.com or on any podcast app

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 Christ confronted her. Available at CompelledPodcast.com or on any podcast appFrom Free Lutheran Bible College. Students learn on campus, building a firm foundation for life in Christ through an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Bible & Ministry. More at flbc.edu/worldAnd from the New M-Div at Southern Seminary. The strongest MDiv just got stronger! The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary is now simplified, personalized, and incentivized. The benefits to students are greater personalization, increased specialization, and the opportunity to earn more credentials in an efficient amount of time. Learn more here.

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.

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 The World and Everything in It at https://wng.org/podcasts/the-world-and-everything-in-it/record-a-prerollSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Commuter Bible. In five days a week over the course of a year, you can listen to the entire Bible. Delivered as a podcast, our reading plans keep you on track from week to week with a dynamic reading of the Scriptures. Learn more at commuterbible.org. Available on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all other podcast platforms.From Mission Focused Men for Christ, a 25-minute weekly podcast that seeks to equip men to better understand from Scripture what their mission is, encourage men when they fail, energize men because their spiritual tank is often on “E,” and empower men to stay focused on honoring Christ with their lives. It is based on a discipleship approach that views our mission as called TO Christ to enjoy a love relationship with Him, called to BE LIKE Christ, growing in godly character, and called to EXERCISE DOMINION for Christ, implementing his righteous agenda in each sphere of our lives. More at forgingbonds.org.And from Tyndale Bibles. Whether you are in a dark valley yourself or walking with someone through their darkest days, the Bible can be your companion to guide you toward healing and restoration. Millions of people have chosen The Life Recovery Bible to free themselves from the grip of addiction through the true source of healing—God himself. More at LifeRecoveryBible.com.

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.

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.

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 Mission Focused Men for Christ, a 25-minute weekly podcast that seeks to equip men to better understand from Scripture what their mission is, encourage men when they fail, energize men because their spiritual tank is often on “E,” and empower men to stay focused on honoring Christ with their lives. It is based on a discipleship approach that views our mission as called TO Christ to enjoy a love relationship with Him, called to BE LIKE Christ, growing in godly character, and called to EXERCISE DOMINION for Christ, implementing his righteous agenda in each sphere of our lives. More at forgingbonds.org.And from Tyndale Bibles. Whether you are in a dark valley yourself or walking with someone through their darkest days, the Bible can be your companion to guide you toward healing and restoration. Millions of people have chosen The Life Recovery Bible to free themselves from the grip of addiction through the true source of healing—God himself. More at LifeRecoveryBible.com

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.

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.

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.Additional support comes from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/worldFrom Ambassadors Impact Network. Providing faith driven entrepreneurs the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from Free Lutheran Bible College. Students learn on campus, building a firm foundation for life in Christ through an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Bible & Ministry. More at flbc.edu/world

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 from Free Lutheran Bible College. Students learn on campus, building a firm foundation for life in Christ through an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Bible & Ministry. More at flbc.edu/worldFrom Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/worldAnd from Ambassadors Impact Network. Providing faith driven entrepreneurs the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

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 opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Free Lutheran Bible College. Students learn on campus, building a firm foundation for life in Christ through an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Bible & Ministry. More at flbc.edu/worldAnd from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

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

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

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

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

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 health insurance. Medishare.com/world

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

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

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 M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WAnd from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

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 provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AAndfrom Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

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-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-W

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 mission to connect with faith-based investors who share their vision. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcastAnd from WaterStone, helping believers transform non-cash assets—including real estate—into tax-deductible donations to preferred charities. More on how charitable giving can make a bigger impact at WaterStone.org.

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. Inviting entrepreneurs with a mission to connect with faith-based investors who share their vision. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcastAnd from WaterStone, helping believers transform non-cash assets—including real estate—into tax-deductible donations to preferred charities. More on how charitable giving can make a bigger impact at WaterStone.org.

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/donate.Additional support comes from WaterStone, helping believers transform non-cash assets—including real estate—into tax-deductible donations to preferred charities. More on how charitable giving can make a bigger impact at WaterStone.org.From Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs with a mission to connect with faith-based investors who share their vision. More at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast

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 newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcastFrom WaterStone, helping believers transform non-cash assets—including real estate—into tax-deductible donations to preferred charities. More on how charitable giving can make a bigger impact at WaterStone.org.And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs with a mission to connect with faith-based investors who share their vision. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

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 vision. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcastAnd from WaterStone, helping believers transform non-cash assets—including real estate—into tax-deductible donations to preferred charities. More on how charitable giving can make a bigger impact at WaterStone.org.

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. Big meatpacking plants across the U.S. shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, exposing the vulnerability of large, centralized operations. Independent meat producers, processors, and entrepreneurs are taking back control of local meat processing by launching small, independent processing plants. At Friesla, we're helping to restore local meat processing through scalable, USDA-compliant Mobile and Modular Meat Processing Systems—walking alongside you from project design through manufacturing, HACCP plan writing and training, to business growth and plant expansion. Learn more at Friesla.com.From Samaritan Ministries, connecting Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when there’s a medical need. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.And 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

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

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.

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

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

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 Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.From WaterStone, helping believers transform non-cash assets—including real estate—into tax-deductible donations to preferred charities. More on how charitable giving can make a bigger impact at WaterStone.org.And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Unlocking the power of faith-based financing for your startup. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

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 Ambassadors Impact Network. Unlocking the power of faith-based financing for your startup. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Ambassadors Impact Network. Unlocking the power of faith-based financing for your startup. More at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from WaterStone, helping believers transform non-cash assets—including real estate—into tax-deductible donations to preferred charities. More on how charitable giving can make a bigger impact at WaterStone.org.

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 from WaterStone, helping believers transform non-cash assets—including real estate—into tax-deductible donations to preferred charities. More on how charitable giving can make a bigger impact at WaterStone.org.From Ambassadors Impact Network. Unlocking the power of faith-based financing for your startup. More at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

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 community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.From WaterStone, helping believers transform non-cash assets—including real estate—into tax-deductible donations to preferred charities. More on how charitable giving can make a bigger impact at WaterStone.org.And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Unlocking the power of faith-based financing for your startup. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

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 your startup. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.And from WaterStone, helping believers transform non-cash assets—including real estate—into tax-deductible donations to preferred charities. More on how charitable giving can make a bigger impact at WaterStone.org.

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.

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.

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 successful career - but despaired of living. On your podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.From Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AAnd from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

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 Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/worldFrom Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring testimonies like Ray Comfort - who had a thriving business, beautiful wife, and successful career - but despaired of living. On your podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.And 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

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 Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AFrom Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/worldAnd from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring testimonies like Ray Comfort - who had a thriving business, beautiful wife, and successful career - but despaired of living. On your podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.

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 a thriving business, beautiful wife, and successful career - but despaired of living. On your podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.From Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WAnd from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

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 students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLDFrom Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcastAnd 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

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 they need to thrive with faith-aligned financing options. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLDAnd from Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast

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, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcastFrom Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find the support they need to thrive with faith-aligned financing options. More at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLD

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 that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLDFrom Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcastAnd 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

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 at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLDAnd from Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast

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, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/worldAnd from Crossway and the book Reforming Criminal Justice. Attorney Matthew Martens explores whether the American criminal justice system truly reflects love of neighbor. crossway.org/reformingcriminaljustice

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 explores whether the American criminal justice system truly reflects love of neighbor. crossway.org/reformingcriminaljusticeFrom Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AAnd from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

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

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 program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AFrom Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/worldAnd from Crossway and the book Reforming Criminal Justice. Attorney Matthew Martens explores whether the American criminal justice system truly reflects love of neighbor. crossway.org/reformingcriminaljustice

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 truly reflects love of neighbor. crossway.org/reformingcriminaljusticeFrom Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WAnd from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

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, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issuesetc.orgFrom Samaritan Ministries, connecting Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when there’s a medical need. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

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 Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom The Issues, etc podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issuesetc.orgAnd from Samaritan Ministries, connecting Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when there’s a medical need. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

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 Samaritan Ministries, connecting Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when there’s a medical need. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.From Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from The Issues, etc podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issuesetc.org

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 issuesetc.orgFrom Samaritan Ministries, connecting Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when there’s a medical need. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

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.comFrom The Issues, etc podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issuesetc.orgAnd from Samaritan Ministries, connecting Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when there’s a medical need. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

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 Ukraine. Your help. Their hands. More at cratesforukraine.com.From the Crossway Podcast, a weekly show featuring interviews on theology, the Bible, and cultural issues with authors like Paul Tripp, John Piper, Jen Wilkin, and Kevin DeYoung. crossway.org/podcastsAnd from Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLD

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

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-at-last-1697508354Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the Crossway Podcast, a weekly show featuring interviews on theology, the Bible, and cultural issues with authors like Paul Tripp, John Piper, Jen Wilkin, and Kevin DeYoung. crossway.org/podcastsFrom Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLDAnd from Crates for Ukraine. Sending life-saving aid from American Christians to families and churches in Ukraine. Your help. Their hands. More at cratesforukraine.com.

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 churches in Ukraine. Your help. Their hands. More at cratesforukraine.com.From the Crossway Podcast, a weekly show featuring interviews on theology, the Bible, and cultural issues with authors like Paul Tripp, John Piper, Jen Wilkin, and Kevin DeYoung. crossway.org/podcastsAnd from Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLD

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 students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLDFrom Crates for Ukraine. Sending life-saving aid from American Christians to families and churches in Ukraine. Your help. Their hands. More at cratesforukraine.com.And from the Crossway Podcast, a weekly show featuring interviews on theology, the Bible, and cultural issues with authors like Paul Tripp, John Piper, Jen Wilkin, and Kevin DeYoung. crossway.org/podcasts

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.

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 their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WFrom Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcastAnd 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

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.comFrom Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AAnd from Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

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 insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.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 Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-W

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 Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AFrom Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.And 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

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 just funding. Discover a community of Christian faith-led investors. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WAnd from Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

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 the Family Bible. Created in partnership with Focus on the Family, The One Year Pray for the Family Bible invites us to deepen our relationships with God and the families he has given us. Daily prayer prompts focus on some of the most pressing issues facing families today. Each day’s Scripture reading helps us discover answers and guidance in God’s Word. Read through the entire Bible in a year while spending focused time praying for your family and the broader family of God. Order NowAnd from Africa Inland Mission – partnering with churches for gospel outreach among Africa’s unreached peoples. More at aimus.org.

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/pills-prayer-or-both-1694638812.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 Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.usAnd from the One Year Pray for the Family Bible. Created in partnership with Focus on the Family, The One Year Pray for the Family Bible invites us to deepen our relationships with God and the families he has given us. Daily prayer prompts focus on some of the most pressing issues facing families today. Each day’s Scripture reading helps us discover answers and guidance in God’s Word. Read through the entire Bible in a year while spending focused time praying for your family and the broader family of God. Order Now

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. Created in partnership with Focus on the Family, The One Year Pray for the Family Bible invites us to deepen our relationships with God and the families he has given us. Daily prayer prompts focus on some of the most pressing issues facing families today. Each day’s Scripture reading helps us discover answers and guidance in God’s Word. Read through the entire Bible in a year while spending focused time praying for your family and the broader family of God. Order NowFrom Africa Inland Mission – partnering with churches for gospel outreach among Africa’s unreached peoples. More at aimus.org.And from Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.us

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-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.usFrom the One Year Pray for the Family Bible. Created in partnership with Focus on the Family, The One Year Pray for the Family Bible invites us to deepen our relationships with God and the families he has given us. Daily prayer prompts focus on some of the most pressing issues facing families today. Each day’s Scripture reading helps us discover answers and guidance in God’s Word. Read through the entire Bible in a year while spending focused time praying for your family and the broader family of God. Order NowAnd from Africa Inland Mission – partnering with churches for gospel outreach among Africa’s unreached peoples. More at aimus.org.

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 Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.usAnd from the One Year Pray for the Family Bible. Created in partnership with Focus on the Family, The One Year Pray for the Family Bible invites us to deepen our relationships with God and the families he has given us. Daily prayer prompts focus on some of the most pressing issues facing families today. Each day’s Scripture reading helps us discover answers and guidance in God’s Word. Read through the entire Bible in a year while spending focused time praying for your family and the broader family of God. Order Now

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. Access to the Filament Bible app lets you dive even deeper. Scan the page number to open a world of resources including over 25,000 additional study notes, hundreds of videos, and a full audio Bible! Start discovering at CourageForLifeBible.comFrom Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WAnd from Barnabas Aid. The ministry of Barnabas Aid is to send financial support to projects that help Christians where they suffer discrimination, oppression or persecution as a consequence of their faith. The projects aim to strengthen Christian individuals, churches, and their communities by providing material and spiritual support in response to needs identified by local Christian leaders on the ground. More at http://barnabasaid.org/.

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 Aid. The ministry of Barnabas Aid is to send financial support to projects that help Christians where they suffer discrimination, oppression or persecution as a consequence of their faith. The projects aim to strengthen Christian individuals, churches, and their communities by providing material and spiritual support in response to needs identified by local Christian leaders on the ground. More at http://barnabasaid.org/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. Access to the Filament Bible app lets you dive even deeper. Scan the page number to open a world of resources including over 25,000 additional study notes, hundreds of videos, and a full audio Bible! Start discovering at CourageForLifeBible.comAnd from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-A

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 University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WFrom Barnabas Aid. The ministry of Barnabas Aid is to send financial support to projects that help Christians where they suffer discrimination, oppression or persecution as a consequence of their faith. The projects aim to strengthen Christian individuals, churches, and their communities by providing material and spiritual support in response to needs identified by local Christian leaders on the ground. More at http://barnabasaid.org/And 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. Access to the Filament Bible app lets you dive even deeper. Scan the page number to open a world of resources including over 25,000 additional study notes, hundreds of videos, and a full audio Bible! Start discovering at CourageForLifeBible.com

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 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. Access to the Filament Bible app lets you dive even deeper. Scan the page number to open a world of resources including over 25,000 additional study notes, hundreds of videos, and a full audio Bible! Start discovering at CourageForLifeBible.comfrom Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AAnd from Barnabas Aid. The ministry of Barnabas Aid is to send financial support to projects that help Christians where they suffer discrimination, oppression or persecution as a consequence of their faith. The projects aim to strengthen Christian individuals, churches, and their communities by providing material and spiritual support in response to needs identified by local Christian leaders on the ground. More at http://barnabasaid.org/.

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 Christians where they suffer discrimination, oppression or persecution as a consequence of their faith. The projects aim to strengthen Christian individuals, churches, and their communities by providing material and spiritual support in response to needs identified by local Christian leaders on the ground. More at http://barnabasaid.org/.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. Access to the Filament Bible app lets you dive even deeper. Scan the page number to open a world of resources including over 25,000 additional study notes, hundreds of videos, and a full audio Bible! Start discovering at CourageForLifeBible.comAnd 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

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 ridgehaven.orgFrom Samaritan Ministries, a health care sharing ministry. It’s affordable, there are no networks, and you can join today. More at samaritanministries.org/world podcastAnd from Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.us

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 Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.usFrom Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Samaritan Ministries, a health care sharing ministry. It’s affordable, there are no networks, and you can join today. More at samaritanministries.org/world podcast

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 Samaritan Ministries, a health care sharing ministry. It’s affordable, there are no networks, and you can join today. More at samaritanministries.org/world podcastFrom Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.usAnd from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org

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 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 ridgehaven.orgFrom Samaritan Ministries, a health care sharing ministry. It’s affordable, there are no networks, and you can join today. More at samaritanministries.org/world podcastAnd from Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.us

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, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.usFrom Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Samaritan Ministries, a health care sharing ministry. It’s affordable, there are no networks, and you can join today. More at samaritanministries.org/world podcast

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 fun activities, games, crafts, and more so you and your kids can experience the Bible TOGETHER! Features throughout the Hands-On Bible were created to make God’s Word come alive in a kid’s world. They open doors, begin conversations, and are so much fun! Together you will read, taste, feel, and smell Bible truths so you can go deeper in God’s Word.From Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.And 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

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 wng.org/donate.Sign up for the weekly Liberties newsletter: https://wng.org/liberties-signup.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AFrom the Hands-On Bible. Sometimes starting the conversation is the hardest part. The Hands-On Bible is filled with full-color and fun activities, games, crafts, and more so you and your kids can experience the Bible TOGETHER! Features throughout the Hands-On Bible were created to make God’s Word come alive in a kid’s world. They open doors, begin conversations, and are so much fun! Together you will read, taste, feel, and smell Bible truths so you can go deeper in God’s Word.And from Ambassadors Impact Network, an angel investing network that funds early-stage businesses seeking to further the gospel through their values, operations, and products and services. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.

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 full-color and fun activities, games, crafts, and more so you and your kids can experience the Bible TOGETHER! Features throughout the Hands-On Bible were created to make God’s Word come alive in a kid’s world. They open doors, begin conversations, and are so much fun! Together you will read, taste, feel, and smell Bible truths so you can go deeper in God’s Word.From Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.And 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

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 Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AFrom the Hands-On Bible. Sometimes starting the conversation is the hardest part. The Hands-On Bible is filled with full-color and fun activities, games, crafts, and more so you and your kids can experience the Bible TOGETHER! Features throughout the Hands-On Bible were created to make God’s Word come alive in a kid’s world. They open doors, begin conversations, and are so much fun! Together you will read, taste, feel, and smell Bible truths so you can go deeper in God’s Word.And from Ambassadors Impact Network, an angel investing network that funds early-stage businesses seeking to further the gospel through their values, operations, and products and services. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.

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 Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.From Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WAnd from the Hands-On Bible. Sometimes starting the conversation is the hardest part. The Hands-On Bible is filled with full-color and fun activities, games, crafts, and more so you and your kids can experience the Bible TOGETHER! Features throughout the Hands-On Bible were created to make God’s Word come alive in a kid’s world. They open doors, begin conversations, and are so much fun! Together you will read, taste, feel, and smell Bible truths so you can go deeper in God’s Word.

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 Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.orgFrom Samaritan Ministries, connecting Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when there’s a medical need. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.And from Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.us

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 guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.usFrom Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Samaritan Ministries, connecting Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when there’s a medical need. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

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 care for one another spiritually and financially when there’s a medical need. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.From Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.usAnd from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org

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 ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.orgfrom Samaritan Ministries, connecting Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when there’s a medical need. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.And from Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.us

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 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 Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Samaritan Ministries, connecting Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when there’s a medical need. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

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, and STKA. News clips from CNA News and HBO.

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 Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WFrom the Mission Focused Men for Christ podcast, this month looking at how to shape our everyday lives to be better FOCUSED and EFFECTIVE for the Master.And from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.

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 Schmitt’s article on defending human rights at the United Nations: https://wng.org/articles/faithful-among-the-nations-1690087051.Sign up for the life beat newsletter Vitals at wng.org/vitals.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, an angel investing network that funds early-stage businesses seeking to further the gospel through their values, operations, and products and services. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.From Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AAnd from the Mission Focused Men for Christ podcast, this month looking at how to shape our everyday lives to be better FOCUSED and EFFECTIVE for the Master.

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.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/donate.Additional support comes from the Mission Focused Men for Christ podcast, this month looking at how to shape our everyday lives to be better FOCUSED and EFFECTIVE for the Master.from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.And 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

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-a-preroll.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 training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AFrom the Mission Focused Men for Christ podcast, this month looking at how to shape our everyday lives to be better FOCUSED and EFFECTIVE for the Master.And from Ambassadors Impact Network, an angel investing network that funds early-stage businesses seeking to further the gospel through their values, operations, and products and services. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.

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.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.From Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WAnd from the Mission Focused Men for Christ podcast, this month looking at how to shape our everyday lives to be better FOCUSED and EFFECTIVE for the Master.

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 Music, and Strike Audio. News clips from ABCNews, the BBC, ITVNews, CBCNews, PBS, NBCNews, and NPR.Ambient sound from Sound Effects Pod and Stockmusic. “Nothing But the Blood of Jesus” from http://youtube.com/instrumentalworship

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 Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.

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-preroll.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, an angel investing network that funds early-stage businesses seeking to further the gospel through their values, operations, and products and services. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.From Covenant College: Christ-centered community and quality education that equips students for calling and career. More at covenant.edu/WORLDAnd from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org

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 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 ridgehaven.orgFrom Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.And from Covenant College, an unapologetically Christian liberal arts college on Lookout Mountain, Georgia. More at covenant.edu/WORLD

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/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College: Christ-centered community and quality education that equips students for calling and career. More at covenant.edu/WORLDFrom Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Ambassadors Impact Network, an angel investing network that funds early-stage businesses seeking to further the gospel through their values, operations, and products and services. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.

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 today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.From Covenant College, an unapologetically Christian liberal arts college on Lookout Mountain, Georgia. More at covenant.edu/WORLDAnd from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org

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 Reuters and The Guardian. Audio clip from Ghost.

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 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, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/worldAnd from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring new testimonies from people like the man who grew up in a tribe of Stone Age cannibals. Available on your favorite podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.

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 up in a tribe of Stone Age cannibals. Available on your favorite podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.From Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AAnd from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

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 Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/worldFrom Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring new testimonies from people like the man who grew up in a tribe of Stone Age cannibals. Available on your favorite podcast app or CompelledPodcast.comAnd 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

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-everything-in-it/record-a-preroll.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 training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AFrom Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/worldAnd from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring new testimonies from people like the man who grew up in a tribe of Stone Age cannibals. Available on your favorite podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.

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 on your favorite podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.From Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WAnd from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

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 Strike Music, Figure and Groove, ALIBI, Atomica Music, and Pink Shark Music.Song: “Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland” by The Mills Brothers.

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 Doug Bond. Use promo code WORLD at prpbooks.com.From Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.us

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, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.usFrom 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. Use promo code WORLD at prpbooks.com.And from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org

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-1691468370Support 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 ridgehaven.orgfrom Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.usAnd from 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. Use promo code WORLD at prpbooks.com.

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 new children’s books - Pilipinto by Valerie Elliot Shepard and God’s Servant Ruth by Doug Bond. Use promo code WORLD at prpbooks.com.From Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.us

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 for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.usFrom 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. Use promo code WORLD at prpbooks.com.And from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org

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/donate. Music licensed via podcastmusic.com from ALIBI, Atomica Music, Strike Audio, Merge Music, Pink Shark MusicAudio clips from Taken 2, and Sons of Cain.

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 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 Doug Bond. Use promo code WORLD at prpbooks.com.from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.And 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

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

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 nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.From Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WAnd from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

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 journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/donate.Music licensed via podcastmusic.com from ALIBI Music, Strike Audio, Atomica Music, 5 Alarm, Manhattan Production Music

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 on the doorstep of corporate America.

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/WORLDAns from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers, hosting youth and campus groups year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org

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-accusations-of-election-interference-1690995042Support 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 Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Covenant College: Christ-centered community and quality education that equips students for calling and career. More at covenant.edu/WORLD

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-1690339104Support 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 Centers, hosting youth and campus groups year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org

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 and Retreat Centers, hosting youth and campus groups year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org. And from Covenant College: Christ-centered community and quality education that equips students for calling and career. More at covenant.edu/WORLDSign up for WORLD’s politics newsletter “The Stew” at https://wng.org/newsletters

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 Centers, hosting youth and campus groups year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org

A young man explores a new technology that delivers what he was looking for–just not in the way he expected

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, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/worldAnd from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

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 demonstrate the gospel through their businesses. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Dordt University. Dordt’s online Master of Education program equips educators to ensure their classrooms and schools thrive. More at Dordt.edu/MEDAnd from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

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 health insurance. Medishare.com/worldFrom Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd 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

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 thrive. More at Dordt.edu/MEDFrom Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/worldAnd from Ambassadors Impact Network, an investing network that finances Christ-following entrepreneurs who demonstrate the gospel through their businesses. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

On Legal Docket, 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 convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Dordt University. Dordt's online grad programs help students advance careers while pursuing Christ-centered renewal in their fields. Learn more at Dordt.edu/gradAnd from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

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.com from Stockmusic, Atomica Music, ALIBI MusicNews Clip: WQADFinal song: Jimmie Rogers, “In the Jailhouse Now”

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 podcasts or at praxiscircle.com.From Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers, hosting youth and campus groups year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Covenant College, an unapologetically Christian liberal arts college on Lookout Mountain, Georgia. More at covenant.edu/WORLD

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 students for calling and career. More at covenant.edu/WORLDFrom Building Worldviews, a podcast dedicated to thoughtful dialogue about life's deepest questions. Building Worldviews … wherever you get your podcasts or at praxiscircle.com.And from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers, hosting youth and campus groups year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org

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 Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.orgFrom Covenant College, an unapologetically Christian liberal arts college on Lookout Mountain, Georgia. More at covenant.edu/WORLDAnd from Building Worldviews, a podcast dedicated to thoughtful dialogue about life's deepest questions. Building Worldviews … wherever you get your podcasts or at praxiscircle.com.

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 podcast dedicated to thoughtful dialogue about life's deepest questions. Building Worldviews … wherever you get your podcasts or at praxiscircle.com.From Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers, hosting youth and campus groups year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Covenant College: Christ-centered community and quality education that equips students for calling and career. More at covenant.edu/WORLD

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 Worldviews, a podcast dedicated to thoughtful dialogue about life's deepest questions. Building Worldviews … wherever you get your podcasts or at praxiscircle.com.And from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers, hosting youth and campus groups year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org

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”

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 identity. Listen on your favorite podcast app or CompelledPodcast.comAnd 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.

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 Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AAnd 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 CompelledPodcast.com

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 gangster by day and computer hacker by night searching for true identity. Listen on your favorite podcast app or CompelledPodcast.comAnd 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

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 Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AAnd 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 CompelledPodcast.com

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 CompelledPodcast.comAnd 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