The World and Everything In It

Pro-life Democrats are increasingly rare, but still making a difference in state laws; Despite its win in Bakhmut, the Russian military leadership is running on fumes; and getting back to historical clothes-making with an innovative program in Colonial Williamsburg. Plus, a photobombing pigeon, commentary from Whitney Williams, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from GLO, a new podcast from The Gospel Coalition, hosted by four women from diverse backgrounds who gather to discuss God’s transformative work around the world. GLO, G-L-O, available wherever you get your podcasts And from Children’s Hunger Fund:. -Over 700 million meals distributed since 1991. -Just 25¢ can provide a meal for a hungry child. -Serving in 30 countries, including the US. Since 1991, Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) has come alongside the local church in 30 countries, including the US, to deliver food, aid, and the hope of the gospel. To date, 96% of total contributions—over 1 billion dollars in food and other aid—have been distributed through programs serving more than 20 million children across America and around the world. CHF has consistently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. CHF has distribution centers in San Antonio, Frisco, and their Los Angeles headquarters. To learn more, visit ChidrensHungerFund.org/world.

On Legal Docket, knowledge of wrongdoing and discounted drugs; on Moneybeat, a roundup of economic news. And on History Book, Finding Nemo turns 20. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from GLO, a new podcast from The Gospel Coalition, hosted by four women from diverse backgrounds who gather to discuss God’s transformative work around the world. GLO, G-L-O, available wherever you get your podcasts And from Children’s Hunger Fund: -Over 700 million meals distributed since 1991. -Just 25¢ can provide a meal for a hungry child. -Serving in 30 countries, including the US. Since 1991, Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) has come alongside the local church in 30 countries, including the US, to deliver food, aid, and the hope of the gospel. To date, 96% of total contributions—over 1 billion dollars in food and other aid—have been distributed through programs serving more than 20 million children across America and around the world. CHF has consistently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. CHF has distribution centers in San Antonio, Frisco, and their Los Angeles headquarters. To learn more, visit ChidrensHungerFund.org/world.

As international furor over the Schiavo case builds, the Pope issues a statement on the ethics of “life-sustaining treatments.” The Schindlers take it as a sign that the church hasn’t abandoned them. And their lawyers see it as new grounds to keep Terri alive. To listen to Episode 5 and 5.5 now, visit the Lawless podcast feed here. Lawless is made possible by listeners like you. Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Listen to unique and compelling testimonies like Ron Adkins, who at the age of 19, was sentenced to almost 500 years in prison. Ron's violence eventually led him to solitary confinement for over a decade where he was told he would remain until he died. Condemned by society and separated from humanity, Ron knew that he was utterly alone... or was he? Or listen to the testimony of Virginia Prodan, a human rights attorney in Communist Romania who came face-to-face with an assassin sent to kill her for defending Christians. Every story on Compelled is true, vivid, and told by the person who lived it - and saw God working through it. Listen on your favorite podcast app or at CompelledPodcast.com. Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Listen to unique and compelling testimonies like Ron Adkins, who at the age of 19, was sentenced to almost 500 years in prison. Ron's violence eventually led him to solitary confinement for over a decade where he was told he would remain until he died. Condemned by society and separated from humanity, Ron knew that he was utterly alone... or was he? Or listen to the testimony of Virginia Prodan, a human rights attorney in Communist Romania who came face-to-face with an assassin sent to kill her for defending Christians. Every story on Compelled is true, vivid, and told by the person who lived it - and saw God working through it. Listen on your favorite podcast app or at CompelledPodcast.com.

Christian ministries that once emphasized adoption as the best solution now focus on prevention—coming alongside families in crisis before their kids enter the foster care system. That means meeting more than just their material needs. For many struggling families, it's all about relationships—connections that shatter their isolation and discipleship that points them to the only source of true restoration. You can hear each of the season 4 episodes earlier each week by subscribing to the Effective Compassion feed anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/effective-compassion/id1492139540 North Korea is one of the most secretive, closed-off countries in the world, but World Help has a network of trusted partners there with 20+ years of experience smuggling Bibles and other aid to believers. These partners use donations to print, ship, and secretly distribute Bibles as well as food to people who have been desperately praying for help. And since North Koreans share their Bibles with trusted family and friends, each copy impacts around five people. Click here to learn more and donate.

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet fields questions from students at the 2023 World Journalism Institute; A preview of summer movies, starting off with A Little Mermaid; and Listener Feedback. Plus, the Friday 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 And 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

Montana’s TikTok ban faces legal pushback; TGC’s Collin Hansen extols the late Tim Keller’s consistent focus on Christ; and going backstage at a theater in Branson, Missouri. Plus, a gang of delinquent orcas, 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 online Master of Education program equips educators to ensure their classrooms and schools thrive. More at Dordt.edu/MED And from Ambassadors Impact Network, an investing network that finances Christ-following entrepreneurs who demonstrate the gospel through their businesses. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

On Washington Wednesday, Ron DeSantis is set to officially launch his presidential campaign; On World Tour, news from Nigeria, Colombia, Moldova, India, and the Philippines; and a funeral for a service member missing in action for over fifty years. Plus: the world’s most expensive ice cream, commentary from Ryan Bomberger, and the Wednesday 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 And 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

Pro-life lawmakers in South Carolina face unexpected challenges from some Republicans; Lawmakers and media outlets question Supreme Court ethics, and how veterans and family members are remembering the heroes who remain missing in action decades later. Plus: a body surfing gator in Alabama, commentary from Steve West, 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/MED And from Ambassadors Impact Network, an investing network that finances Christ-following entrepreneurs who demonstrate the gospel through their businesses. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

On the Legal Docket, an unforgiving prison guard comes back to court; on the Monday Moneybeat, updates on banking, the federal debt ceiling, and Fed rate hikes; on Departures, remembering the ministry of pastor Harry Reeder III, and the Monday morning news.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 And 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

The Schindlers have run out of options in the courts. Now, they’re calling up everyone they can think of in every position of power in the state. Soon, governor Jeb Bush is involved. Then the Florida state legislature. Politicians start debating a bill tailor made to keep Terri alive…but critics say it makes a mockery of the Constitution. To listen to Episode 4 and 5 now, visit the Lawless podcast feed here. Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Listen to unique and compelling testimonies like Ron Adkins, who at the age of 19, was sentenced to almost 500 years in prison. Ron's violence eventually led him to solitary confinement for over a decade where he was told he would remain until he died. Condemned by society and separated from humanity, Ron knew that he was utterly alone... or was he? Or listen to the testimony of Virginia Prodan, a human rights attorney in Communist Romania who came face-to-face with an assassin sent to kill her for defending Christians. Every story on Compelled is true, vivid, and told by the person who lived it - and saw God working through it. Listen on your favorite podcast app or at CompelledPodcast.com.

The family court system in practice includes two components of effective compassion. Help that is challenging and personal. But in a secular system, it’s up to individual believers to bring the spiritual component. You can hear each of the season 4 episodes earlier each week by subscribing to the Effective Compassion feed anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/effective-compassion/id1492139540 North Korea is one of the most secretive, closed-off countries in the world, but World Help has a network of trusted partners there with 20+ years of experience smuggling Bibles and other aid to believers. These partners use donations to print, ship, and secretly distribute Bibles as well as food to people who have been desperately praying for help. And since North Koreans share their Bibles with trusted family and friends, each copy impacts around five people. Click here to learn more and donate.

On Culture Friday, the recent situation between Jordan Neely and Daniel Penny on the New York subway reveals broader tensions within our culture; a new documentary believes Yogi Berra’s baseball legacy deserves to be remembered; and commentator George Grant says some words and their opposites can be "discombobulating.” Plus, a Little League catcher finds himself at the center of a major-league dust-up, and the Friday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Concurrently, the News Coach podcast helping you prepare your kids to faithfully engage with culture. More at concurrentlypodcast.com. from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers announcing their Cono Christian Day School, 23-24 academic year in Walker, Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org And from Children’s Hunger Fund: -Over 700 million meals distributed since 1991. -Just 25¢ can provide a meal for a hungry child. -Serving in 30 countries, including the US. Since 1991, Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) has come alongside the local church in 30 countries, including the US, to deliver food, aid, and the hope of the gospel. To date, 96% of total contributions—over 1 billion dollars in food and other aid—have been distributed through programs serving more than 20 million children across America and around the world. CHF has consistently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. CHF has distribution centers in San Antonio, Frisco, and their Los Angeles headquarters. To learn more, visit ChidrensHungerFund.org/world.

Now that Title 42 has ended, officials and advocates differ on where to go from here on immigration; a campaign to pass expansive nondiscrimination ordinances meets pushback from one town’s leaders who want real unity; and a Bali chef teaches tourists about the many flavors of traditional Indonesian cooking. Plus, some people have forgotten how to smile after years of mandatory mask wearing, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Concurrently, the News Coach podcast helping you prepare your kids to faithfully engage with culture. More at concurrentlypodcast.com. From Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers announcing their Cono Christian Day School, 23-24 academic year in Walker, Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org And from Children’s Hunger Fund: -Over 700 million meals distributed since 1991. -Just 25¢ can provide a meal for a hungry child. -Serving in 30 countries, including the US. Since 1991, Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) has come alongside the local church in 30 countries, including the US, to deliver food, aid, and the hope of the gospel. To date, 96% of total contributions—over 1 billion dollars in food and other aid—have been distributed through programs serving more than 20 million children across America and around the world. CHF has consistently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. CHF has distribution centers in San Antonio, Frisco, and their Los Angeles headquarters. To learn more, visit ChidrensHungerFund.org/world.

On Washington Wednesday, after a four-year investigation the Durham report is out; on World Tour, a story about ethnic clashes in Manipur, India; and helping people in Africa get access to clean water. Plus, the rise of smile coaches in Japan, commentary from Janie B Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers announcing their Cono Christian Day School, 23-24 academic year in Walker, Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org From Concurrently, the News Coach podcast helping you prepare your kids to faithfully engage with culture. More at concurrentlypodcast.com. And from Children’s Hunger Fund: -Over 700 million meals distributed since 1991. -Just 25¢ can provide a meal for a hungry child. -Serving in 30 countries, including the US. Since 1991, Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) has come alongside the local church in 30 countries, including the US, to deliver food, aid, and the hope of the gospel. To date, 96% of total contributions—over 1 billion dollars in food and other aid—have been distributed through programs serving more than 20 million children across America and around the world. CHF has consistently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. CHF has distribution centers in San Antonio, Frisco, and their Los Angeles headquarters. To learn more, visit ChidrensHungerFund.org/world.

Gender identity poses a new challenge for Christians seeking to adopt in Oregon; the Secretary of State risks contempt of Congress over dissent cable; and what it takes to help birth moms and adoptive parents navigate the complexities of U.S. adoption law. Plus, police respond to an unusual call for help, commentary from Ayman Ibrahim, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Concurrently, the News Coach podcast helping you prepare your kids to faithfully engage with culture. More at concurrentlypodcast.com. From Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers announcing their Cono Christian Day School, 23-24 academic year in Walker, Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org And from Children’s Hunger Fund: -Over 700 million meals distributed since 1991. -Just 25¢ can provide a meal for a hungry child. -Serving in 30 countries, including the US. Since 1991, Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) has come alongside the local church in 30 countries, including the US, to deliver food, aid, and the hope of the gospel. To date, 96% of total contributions—over 1 billion dollars in food and other aid—have been distributed through programs serving more than 20 million children across America and around the world. CHF has consistently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. CHF has distribution centers in San Antonio, Frisco, and their Los Angeles headquarters. To learn more, visit ChidrensHungerFund.org/world.

On Legal Docket, the role intent plays in convicting a stalker; on the Monday Moneybeat, the debt ceiling, inflation, and JPMorgan Chase’s shareholder meeting; and on The World History Book, 150 years of border and immigration policy history. Plus, the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers announcing their Cono Christian Day School, 23-24 academic year in Walker, Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org And from Children’s Hunger Fund: -Over 700 million meals distributed since 1991. -Just 25¢ can provide a meal for a hungry child. -Serving in 30 countries, including the US. Since 1991, Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) has come alongside the local church in 30 countries, including the US, to deliver food, aid, and the hope of the gospel. To date, 96% of total contributions—over 1 billion dollars in food and other aid—have been distributed through programs serving more than 20 million children across America and around the world. CHF has consistently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. CHF has distribution centers in San Antonio, Frisco, and their Los Angeles headquarters. To learn more, visit ChidrensHungerFund.org/world.

Five doctors are lined up to testify in court, deciding once and for all: Is Terri aware…or is she in a vegetative state? But before Judge Greer can hand down his ruling, new evidence surfaces: A bone scan that seems to prove all the Schindlers’ worst fears about Michael. To listen to Episode 3 and 4 now, visit the Lawless podcast feed here. Lawless is made possible by listeners like you. Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Listen to unique and compelling testimonies like Ron Adkins, who at the age of 19, was sentenced to almost 500 years in prison. Ron's violence eventually led him to solitary confinement for over a decade where he was told he would remain until he died. Condemned by society and separated from humanity, Ron knew that he was utterly alone... or was he? Or listen to the testimony of Virginia Prodan, a human rights attorney in Communist Romania who came face-to-face with an assassin sent to kill her for defending Christians. Every story on Compelled is true, vivid, and told by the person who lived it - and saw God working through it. Listen on your favorite podcast app or at CompelledPodcast.com.

How can Christian parents effectively foster hope in children whose traumatic past gives them little hope for the future? Choosing to love children not their own—whose behavior often does not foster familial love—builds trust. That fosters better communication, self-discipline, good character, and, by God’s grace, hope in the one who will never leave them or forsake them. You can hear each of the season 4 episodes earlier each week by subscribing to the Effective Compassion feed anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/effective-compassion/id1492139540 North Korea is one of the most secretive, closed-off countries in the world, but World Help has a network of trusted partners there with 20+ years of experience smuggling Bibles and other aid to believers. These partners use donations to print, ship, and secretly distribute Bibles as well as food to people who have been desperately praying for help. And since North Koreans share their Bibles with trusted family and friends, each copy impacts around five people. Click here to learn more and donate.

In this stand alone special edition of Listening In, host Warren Smith talks with Christian actor Max McLean. He is the founder of Fellowship for Performing Arts, a New York City-based company that produces live theater and film from a Christian worldview. McClean is the unmistakable voice of several popular audio versions of the Bible, including the English Standard Version, the New International Version, and the King James Version. He is also well known for his stage adaptations of the works of C.S. Lewis. In 2021 he turned Surprised by Joy into a successful film production as COVID restrictions kept him from performing live. He is currently touring the country with his stage production: Further Up And Further In! Learn more at Fellowship for Performing Arts. Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio. To hear past interviews, visit our archives here. You can also subscribe to the Listening In podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listening-in/id800844888

On Culture Friday, the concerning conflict between parental and children’s rights; New dystopian drama viewing options for kids and adults; and a summer reading recommendation for kids. Plus, sugar smugglers, 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/MSW