Connecting Faith

Peter Kapsner looks at how the NFL has made an about-face regarding athletes taking the knee, as well as how other leagues are responding to Black Lives Matter protests.  N.T. Wright, author of "God and the Pandemic," reflects on the pandemic and what it teaches us about God and His Kingdom.

Acton Institute's Ben Johnson talks about the "broken window fallacy," as well as how England is coming to the aid of Hong Kong residents facing crackdowns by Communist China.  Transform Minnesota's Carl Nelson talks about how the churches in Minneapolis are rising up to help after racial riots.

With employment numbers improving but the designation of the U.S. being in recession, Bible and Business' Bill English looks at what these numbers mean as we recover from the COVID-19 shutdown.  Former journalist Rosser McDonald tells the story of Rickie Smith from his book "Real Prison, Real Freedom."

Pastor Daryl Crouch shares his thoughts on how the majority culture white church should engage in combating racism in America.  Political scientist Hunter Baker offers distinctions between the call of black lives matter and the progressive organization Black Lives Matter.  Plus, understanding the call for reforming policing.

David Stevens of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations talks about how physical touch is to important to our health and healing.  Pastor Allen Jackson, author of "Intentional Faith," looks at the importance Scripture is for aligning ourselves with God's heart.

Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement talks about how Senator Mitt Romney joined Evangelicals in a D.C. march for racial justice.  Dr. Ronnie Floyd of the Southern Baptist Executive Committee talks about their statement regarding the murder of George Floyd.

Linda Mintle addresses the recent riots, the trauma of racism, and how to cope with violence. Then Global affairs expert David Aikman talks about the protests happening around the world in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, as well as his experience covering the Tienanmen Square massacre.

Epidemiologist Zach Jenkins talks about Operation Warp Speed, the push to quickly get to market a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as news around hyrdoxychloroquine research.  Missions expert Paul Borthwick, author of "Mission 3:16," talks about how wide-ranging an invitation to love the world John 3:16 is, especially today.

PluggedIn's Paul Asay talks about the free stream release of "Just Mercy" dealing with racism in the criminal justice system, plus the stream release of "The Vast of Night." Petr Jasek of Voice of the Martyrs, author of "Imprisoned with ISIS," shares his story of God's sustaining grace.

Public Theologian Matthew Hawkins talks about current threats to free speech in our increasingly polarizes society, plus reviews the Supreme Court's hearing about faith-based adoption agencies.  Theolatte Blog's Dan DeWitt talks about his Route 66 road trip with his sons, plus hints of the Gospel in Stan Lee movies.

Peter Kapsner responds to a call from commentator Van Jones about how the left and right need to come together, as well as reflecting on how white parents can talk to their white children about the death of George Floyd.  Jennifer Bleakley talks about her new book "Pawverbs."

Acton Institute's Ben Johnson looks at the recent protests and the abuse of symbols and cultural artifacts. He also looks at how our former Presidents are speaking into the situation. Karen Swallow Prior talks about a recent documentary disparaging the pro-life movement and what it really means to be pro-life.

Bible and Business' Bill English provides direction for business owners whose businesses have been damaged by recent rioting.  Ron Sider, editor of the new book "The Spiritual Danger of Donald Trump," talks about the concerns numerous Evangelicals have with the President and how he has affected the Church's witness.

African-American video artist Tyler Merritt talks about his viral video "Before You Call the Cops" and how we really should get to know each other personally. Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer, an Asian-American, shares her story of ethnic hatred and how it fuels her reporting of global religious news.

The And Campaign's Justin Giboney talks about the recent protests and rioting around the death of George Floyd, calling for an end to racialized violence.  Sharon Beekmann, author of "Rescued and Redeemed," talks about how demons can deceive us into thinking they are angelic.

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith talks about the President's rhetoric as a law and order president, and his march a DC church building and how it likely hit those who feel disenfranchised.  Jason Meyer of Bethlehem Baptist Church of Minneapolis talks about how he's shepherding his congregation regarding racism.

Pastor Derwin Gray, author of "The Good Life," talks about the racial tensions in the wake of George Floyd's death and the call of the Church to be peacemakers and healers in our world.  Global affairs expert David Aikman looks at how China has become more aggressive toward the world.

Infectious disease expert Zach Jenkins looks at the potential that a second wave of COVID-19 could be worse, especially after the weekend protests.  Constitutional law expert Adam Carrington looks at the 3rd degree murder charges against the officer accused of killing George Floyd.

Carmen addresses the protests around George Floyd's death in police custody and looked at his life ministering to the needy in Houston before moving to Minneapolis.  Wheaton College's Ed Stetzer addresses how to wisely reopen churches amid the pandemic, as well as the problems of buying into conspiracy theories.

Public Theologian Matthew Hawkins looks at a commencement speech by Washington Post's editor talking about the crucial importance of truth.  Pastor DA Horton, author of "InTENSIONal," addresses the racial tensions of our day and how we can bring Biblical understand and conciliation.