Connecting Faith

Bible and Business' Bill English talks about MN cases where businesses and churches are saying the forced closures are unconstitutional.  Plus, a look at recent bankruptcy and unemployment numbers.  Maridel Sandberg of Together for Good talks about helping emotionally at-risk families to prevent children from being abused.

Colin Smith of Unlocking the Bible talks about the joint campaign with Faith Radio to lead people in Scripture during the Summer.  Political Scientist Hunter Baker looks at the recent Senate hearing regarding COVID-19, plus cases before the Supreme Court including two dealings of the definition of a minister.

David Stevens of Christian Medical and Dental Association talks about the limitations of anti-body testing for COVID-19, as well as the stress experienced by many healthcare workers treating Coronavirus patients.  Justin Camp of Gather Ministries talks about his book "Odyssey."

Nick Pitts from the Institute for Global Engagement talks about how NASCAR, MLB, and the NFL are making plans to start up in spite of the Coronavirus.  Brian Fuder of the Square Foot Gardening Foundation talks about how you can make a small but productive garden this Summer.

Psychologist Linda Mintle looks at the toll that social distancing and the strain of the pandemic is having on people.  She offered some ways to alleviate the mental strain.  David Aikman looks at China's response to global COVID-19 concerns and renewed Hong Kong protests, plus remembers V-E Day.

Infectious disease expert Zach Jenkins provides an update on COVID-19, as well as a look at the onslaught of videos by those claiming to be coronavirus experts and how to determine who is reliable.  Dianne Jago of Deeply Rooted Magazine talks about her book "A Holy Pursuit."

Cara L. T. Murphy, author of "The Inquisitive Christ," talks about how when Jesus asked questions He was inviting the hearer into a deeper relationship with God.  World affair expert David Aikman explains how China is using the pandemic to crack down on religious minorities and expand global influence.

Infectious disease expert Zack Jenkins talks about Remdesivir and how this drug to fight the Coronavirus was able to be approved so quickly.  Political Scientist Adam Carrington talks about the good and bad of the President's leadership during the pandemic and how the media is handling Biden's abuse allegations.

PluggedIn's Adam Holz talks about how many movies are being released to streaming but are increasingly ignoring going through the movie ratings process, making it hard to know of concerning content.  David Schmus of the Christian Educator's Association International talks about ways they are trying to support educators during the pandemic.

Public theologian Matthew Hawkins talks about the latest report the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom and the increasing attacks on people of faith around the world.  Apologist Dan DeWitt talks about the nature of belief and what factors can affect why we believe what we believe.

Peter Kapsner talks with Carmen about how the constant news of deaths from COVID-19 are affecting how we're thinking about issues of death and family.  Michael Heiser talks about his new book "Demons:  What the Bible Really Says about the Powers of Darkness."

Acton Institute's Ben Johnson talks about how worldview affects which people should get access to ventilators because of COVID-19, as well as how we're wired for creative cooperation in troubled times. Kathy Branzell of the National Day of Prayer Taskforce talks about preparations for May 7th, 2020.

Bible and Business' Bill English talks about what business leaders should consider when re-opening, addressing the concerns many businesses have regarding liability if people get the coronavirus.  Then Former Audio Adrenaline lead Mark Stuart shares from his book "Losing My Voice to Find It." 

Pastor Daryl Crouch shares what church leaders are thinking when it comes to reopening churches while trying to keep their members safe from COVID-19. Political scientist Hunter Baker talks about how colleges may be permanently changed by COVID-19 and ways they likely won't change.

David Stevens of Christian Medical and Dental Association talks about the updated list from the CDC of symptoms for COVID-19, plus what it would take to get herd immunity.  Becky Pippert, author of "Stay Salt," talks about how even though the world has changed, the Gospel remains the same and is needed today.

Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement talks about how the struggles in the oil industry affects other parts of the economy, and how one's worldview impacts those who should be prioritized for life-saving COVID-19 treatments.  Then Michelle Van Loon shares insight from her book "Becoming Sage."

Dr. Linda Mintle talks about how we can calm ourselves as we grow impatient for the pandemic to be over, as well as overcoming the loneliness of isolation. Global affairs expert David Aikman discusses Israel forming a unity government, Europe starting to emerge from pandemic shutdown, and other world headlines.

Infectious disease expert Zach Jenkins offers an update on the pandemic, plus a look at plasma transfusions as a possible way to treat COVID-19.  Chris Palusky of Bethany Christian Services talks about the increase of children going into foster care because stay-at-home orders impact kids with abusive parents.

Gateway Church prison pastor Stephen Wilson talks about how COVID-19 has affected the the prisons they have satellite campuses in and how they working to offer spiritual helps to inmates.  Singer and author Ellie Holcomb, author of "Don't Forget to Remember," talks about helping kids dwell on Scripture.

Public theologian Matthew Hawkins responds to how political and culture tensions have risen amid the Coronavirus, especially over religious freedoms and abortion.  Lifeway's Chris Martin talks about how Facebook has been on the front line if helping churches stay in contact with their congregations during the pandemic shutdown.