Connecting Faith

Peter Kapsner talks about how some stuck in certain identity ideologies are struggling for intimacy because of isolation, as well as about how the lack of physical touch is wearing on people during the pandemic.  Author Christine Hoover talks about spiritual allegiance in her book "With All Your Heart."

Acton Institute's Ben Johnson talks about the City of Minneapolis allowing one neighborhood to allow Muslim calls to prayer to go out over speakers during Ramadan.  Pastor Dave Gibson of GO2020 talks about a campaign during May to encourage to engage in gospel conversations with those you know.

Bible and Business' Bill English addresses the various help for businesses in the face of the COVID-19 shutdown.  Legal professor John Inazu, co-editor with Tim Keller of "Uncommon Ground," talks about how Christians can apply the Gospel and work for the common good in a pluralistic society.

Rob Peabody of VOMO talks about the Be a Neighbor Campaign to help connect those who want to help amid the pandemic with organizations who are helping those in need.  Ruth Kramer from Mission Network News talks about many of the crises the global church is engaging due to COVID-19.

The And Campaign's Justin Giboney talks about how inmates are at higher risk for Coronavirus, and addresses a Tennessee story where the Democrat Party pulled a pro-life Democrat from the ballot. Helen McIntosh and Blythe Daniel, authors of "Mended," talk about how their mother-daughter relationship was restored.

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith looks at the political response to COVID-19, as well as a Supreme Court decision that says jury verdicts must be unanimous. Pie maker Tara Royer Steele talks about her book "EAT. PIE. LOVE."

Brian Molohon of the Salvation Army Northern Division discusses the mental health crisis with COVID-19 and the hotline (877-220-4195) they are hosting to help. Global affairs expert David Aikman talks about the global response to COVID-19, plus addresses the concerns around the World Health Organization's response to the crisis.

Dr. Zach Jenkins looks at the state of the fight against the Coronavirus and what is needed to reopen the economy as quickly and wisely as possible.  Political scientist Adam Carrington discusses the political tensions around COVID-19 and the value of solid leadership and rhetoric.

PluggedIn's Adam Holz reviews new movies that, thanks to COVID-19, are delivering straight to streaming platforms.  Literary expert Karen Swallow Prior talks about her new book series that offers readers helps to tackle some literary classics like "Sense and Sensibility" and "Heart of Darkness," especially as we are self-isolating.

Public theologians Matthew Hawkins looks at how politicians have been using the pandemic to promote their abortion policies, and how local Democrats forced a politician out of the party over his pro-life views.  Dan DeWitt of Theolatte encourages us to remember in Christ, we wear a crown.

Peter Kapsner reflects on 11 years of the TV show "Modern Family" and how Hollywood affects our understanding of a healthy family structure.  Mathew P. John, author of "The Unknown God," talks about his journey from Hinduism to faith in Jesus, and how the Gospel is hinted at in other religions.

Acton Institute's Ben Johnson talks about how several local and state governments inequitably applied quarantine rules against churches compared to other organizations.  Mark Hancock of Trail Life USA talks about National Backyard Campout Night as a way for families to create memories at this time.

Bible and Business' Bill English talks about how crises can bring out the dark side of leaders, especially when positive traits turn negative.  Norm Mintle with TBN Networks talks about a new docu-series entitled Inexplicable that chronicles how the Gospel has spread from the Ascension to the modern day.

Pastor Daryl Crouch talks about COVID-19, the tornado-ravaged community of Chattanooga, and how pastors can lead their congregations to benefit the communities they serve in.  Italian pastor Rene Breuel explains how the pandemic has affected his country and how his church has responded to the crisis.

David Stevens of Christian Medical and Dental Associations talks about tests available to see if you might have antibodies to COVID-19, plus a warning about bogus Coronavirus cures.  Then Jeff Gowler of Global Media Outreach talks about how they are fielding the rise of spiritual searches with the Gospel amid the pandemic.

Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement talks about how some countries in Africa and the Mid-East are fighting both COVID-19 and Locusts, plus other coronavirus news.  Then James Choung and Ryan Pfeiffer, authors of "Longing for Revival," discuss what it takes to fuel spiritual revival.

Dr. Linda Mintle talks about the side effects of social distancing and offers hope in ways to mitigate them.  David Aikman of Godspeed Magazine addresses what's happening around the world with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as encouraging news for a vaccine in Israel.

Dr. Zach Jenkins talks about the latest work on finding effective treatments and potential vaccines for COVID-19.  Franklin Graham of The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse looks at the field hospitals in both New York City and Italy helping treat those afflicted by the Coronavirus.

PluggedIn's Adam Holz looks at some of the best options for Easter movies that are available through streaming services.  Musician Michael Card, author of John: the Gospel of Wisdom, walks us through the last hours of Christ as told by the Gospel of John.

Pastor Jared Wellman of Tate Springs Baptist near Dallas talks about the Minecraft Easter Egg Hunt they created that is available to all kids this Easter.  Hospital chaplain Pete Santucci, author of Everyday Psalms, talks about the challenges he faces amid the Coronavirus pandemic and how the Psalms help.