The Christian Outlook - January 25, 2025

Join us this week as Donald J. Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. In his Second Inaugural Address, Trump declared the start of the “Golden Age of America,” outlining a bold agenda focused on national pride, justice, and a return to traditional values.

Albert Mohler joins to discuss the cultural significance of Trump’s declaration that “there are only two genders,” signaling a pushback against radical social agendas.

Franklin Graham’s prayer at the inauguration inspired millions. He emphasized the need for repentance and reliance on God for true national revival. Bill Bunkley reflects on Graham’s role and the broader Christian witness during the inauguration.

Franklin Graham joins Todd Starnes to discuss his preparations for the prayer. He also challenges the church to repent and not just go through the motions.

At the March for Life, speakers like Bethany Hamilton and Speaker Mike Johnson addressed the ongoing battle for life in a post-Roe America. Greg Seltz and Paul Batura from Focus on the Family explore the state-by-state challenges and opportunities in defending the unborn.

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The Christian Outlook - January 18, 2025

Greg Seltz turns to Ed Stetzer, Dean of the Talbot School of Theology, for a look at the brutal fires that have ravaged Los Angeles. They discuss the importance of Christians demonstrating peace and love in response to tragedy, while reflecting on the evolving state of the church and its role in today's society.

Greg Seltz and Jeanne Mancini, outgoing president of the March for Life, discuss the pro-life movement's focus on changing hearts and minds about abortion, and the value of every life and the importance of supporting mothers.

Bill Bunkley turns to Adam Rasmussen who serves with George Barna at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University to discuss the impact of Christian voters in the 2024 presidential election.

Andy Bales and Mike Minter, part-time pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, TN, discuss the importance of trusting God's character during life changes, highlighting how significance comes from being a child of God rather than from worldly roles. For the full conversation, click here.

John Hall and Kathy Emmons invite Sarah Zylstra of the Gospel Coalition to shares the story of Pat Forrester, a former senior NASA executive and astronaut, who left his job to serve as a development director for 9 Marks, drawn by its impactful mission.

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The Christian Outlook - January 11, 2025

Greg Seltz asks Mark Tapson of The Right Take podcast to share his take on the tragic terror attack on New Year's day in New Orleans.

Seth Leibsohn talks with Jerry Bowyer, author of “The Maker Versus the Takers: What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics,” about the broader cultural and political pushback we've seen, particularly in corporate America.

Zack Clinton talks with Alex McFarland, Christian apologist and author, about the significance of investing in future generations.

Greg Seltz has an extended conversation with Todd Nettleton, "President of Message" with Voice of the Martyrs. They discuss perseverance and faith in the face of trials and persecution.

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The Christian Outlook – January 4, 2025

Eric Metaxas talks with James Como, of the New York C.S. Lewis Society, about his book, Mystical Perelandra: My Lifelong Reading of C.S. Lewis and His Favorite Book.

Metaxas and Como discuss how Perelandra represents some of the very best prose ever penned and how it stands out from the many other masterful works C.S Lewis wrote.

Como shares the personal impact C.S. Lewis' writings made on his mind and soul and how his hope was rekindled because of the vision C.S. Lewis had to see what was awaiting those who trust in Christ.

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The Christian Outlook – December 28, 2024

Our efforts to be faithful to Christ today may leave us isolated and lonely. Philip De Courcy of “Know the Truth” ministry discusses the spiritual approach to loneliness with Pastor Steve DeWitt, author of “Loneliness: Don't Hate it or Waste it. Redeem it.”

Greg Seltz and Alex McFarland, a prolific author and the founder of Alex McFarland Ministries, take a look at threats posed from the political agenda of our fast-unfolding sexual revolution and radical LGBTQ agenda, which is an attack on the family.

John Hall and Kathy Emmons talk with Cornelius Plantinga about his new book: “Gratitude: Why Giving Thanks Is the Key to Our Well-Being.”

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The Christian Outlook — December 21, 2024

Pastors Ray Pritchard and Dave Watson joined Kevin McCullough to discuss their books on Advent and how to prepare one’s heart for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

Steve Estes provides a fresh application of the Proverbs for this Christmas season on the Georgene Rice Show.

Alistair Begg helps create in us a sense of how much was fulfilled in the birth of the Christ child.

Albert Mohler explains how many Christians get the Christmas story wrong.

On the John and Kathy Show, Jerry Bowyer explains the social context of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”

Mike Gallagher shares how CBS fought almost everything related to the beloved “Charlie Brown Christmas” special when it first aired in 1965.

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The Christian Outlook - December 14, 2024

Greg Seltz asks J.P. De Gance, who recently penned a piece titled “Make the Family Great Again,” about the collapse of the family and its societal impact.

Georgene Rice invites Jenna Ellis, Senior Advisor at the American Family Association, to discuss key arguments of the Supreme Court case, United States v. Skrmetti, which challenges Tennessee’s law prohibiting puberty blockers and opposite-sex hormones for minors. Ellis also explores how the roots of the transgender debate tie back to the broader sexual revolution.

Georgene Rice welcomes Pastor Allen Jackson of World Outreach Church in Tennessee.
He discusses how our cultural and political crises are ultimately spiritual. He gives examples of ways Christians can be advocates for Jesus during the Christmas season.

John Hall and Kathy Emmons talk with Kurt Bjorklund, Pastor of Orchard Hill in Pennsylvania, about taking Sabbath breaks from technology during the Christmas season and refocusing on God.

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The Christian Outlook - December 7, 2024

Scott Furrow talks with Albert Mohler about the British Parliament’s move to legalize assisted suicide and the dangers of reducing life’s value to "personal autonomy." Dr. Mohler explains why this legislation is incompatible with Christian ethics and emphasizes the need for believers to live faithfully in this cultural moment.

Bill Bunkley invites Ray Comfort to share about Comfort's new book, Fifty Years of Open-Air Preaching. Reflecting on the impact of biblical principles, he highlights how the Gospel changes lives and calls Christians to boldly proclaim it in today’s culture. For the full interview, check out Bill Bunkley's podcast.

Scott Furrow invites Scott Keith and Kurt Winrich from the ministry 1517 to discuss the enduring importance of Gospel clarity, rooted in the legacy of the Reformation. They reflect on how biblical theology addresses humanity’s deepest questions and equips Christians to share the good news effectively. For the full interview, check out Scott Furrow's podcast.

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