The World and Everything In It

Today, something a little different: it’s a series of letters Doubletake host Les Sillars wrote to his father last year. He never sent them. He doesn’t think he could. This episode is about regret and loss. But also hope, and memory, and memories.  Support WORLD News Group at wng.org/donate

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet weighs in on the Madison school shooting, RFK Jr.’s pro-life promises, and a Supreme Court justice on Broadway, Collin Garbarino reviews Mufasa and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 both geared toward families, and more music for Advent. Plus, George Grant considers paradoxes on Word Play, and the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University, where Christian faith is thoughtfully, authentically, and joyfully applied in all areas of study and life – until all is made new. And from Season 2 of I-Witness: Silent Night, the student-led podcast drama following time-travelers to the first Christmas. On podcast apps or at: iwitnesspod.com Keep track of all the music featured this Advent season with our WORLD Radio Advent playlist on Spotify.

Madison Christians unite in grief and prayer after the tragic shooting, a mom arrested for letting her son roam, and Nativity scenes from around the world. Plus, a hidden message in a Christmas card, Cal Thomas on Biden’s final weeks, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Season 2 of I-Witness: Silent Night, the student-led podcast drama following time-travelers to the first Christmas. On podcast apps or at: iwitnesspod.com And from Dordt University. Dordt’s student musicians enjoy opportunities to discover, develop, and share the gift of music and bring glory to God – until all is made new.

On Washington Wednesday, a look back at the 118th Congress; on World Tour, news from West Africa, Bangladesh, Bolivia, and Kosovo; and gingerbread houses building more than family memories. Plus, Ray Hacke celebrats athletes speaking up for life, unruly fans in demand, and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University. Student-athletes in Dordt’s distinctly Christian athletic program grow as servant leaders while pursuing championships – until all is made new. And from Season 2 of I-Witness: Silent Night, the student-led podcast drama following time-travelers to the first Christmas. On podcast apps or at: iwitnesspod.com

Drone sightings along the Eastern Seaboard, concern for Christians in Syria, and holiday cheer in a cup. Plus, the hands and feet of Christ in North Carolina, a singing Christmas tree, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Season 2 of I-Witness: Silent Night, the student-led podcast drama following time-travelers to the first Christmas. On podcast apps or at: iwitnesspod.com And from Dordt University, where Christian faith is thoughtfully, authentically, and joyfully applied in all areas of study and life – until all is made new.

On Legal Docket The Supreme Court considers a case over Holocaust restitution, David Bahnsen talks about financial deregulation in 2025 on Moneybeat, and History Book profiles the architect of American language. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s student musicians enjoy opportunities to discover, develop, and share the gift of music and bring glory to God – until all is made new. And from Season 2 of I-Witness: Silent Night, the student-led podcast drama following time-travelers to the first Christmas. On podcast apps or at: iwitnesspod.com

Two women head to Hollywood just hoping to get on a game show and have some fun. They get on national TV and hobnob with Drew Carey. There they realize, in a most unlikely place, that everything they have is a gift. Don’t forget to rate and review this program! Support WORLD News Group at wng.org/donate

William J. Hennessy, Jr was one of the best known artists to work in the field of courtroom artistry. From the presidential impeachment trial of Bill Clinton to Iran Contra, the DC snipers, through the man suspected of trying to murder Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Hennessy had a front row seat to history in the making. Last Monday, he died suddenly on his 67th birthday. Legal correspondents Mary Reichard and Jenny Rough visited Hennessy in his Virginia studio a couple years ago for Season 3 of the Legal Docket Podcast. This episode first aired on September 7th, 2022. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet talks about cultural and familial factors that lead to tragic choices, Collin Garbarino reviews The War of the Rohirrim, a new animated movie set in Middle Earth, and more music for Advent. Plus, Notre Dame reopens its doors to the public and the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Asbury University, coupling academic excellence with a focus on faith and biblical truths. asbury.edu From the book Missions on Point. MISSIONS ON POINT brings to light the biblical defense of the local church’s role in equipping, sending, and shepherding missionaries to fulfill the Great Commission. It also presents principles for implementing this local-church-centric philosophy and helpful resources developed over thirty years of experience. Find it on Amazon or SendForward.org And from ambassadors impact network, providing faith driven entrepreneurs, the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com Keep track of all the music featured this Advent season with our WORLD Radio Advent playlist on Spotify.

Florida handles homelessness, the Senate debates mass illegal immigrant deportation, and a renown boy’s choir goes beyond music. Plus, city officials are not amused by a practical joker, Cal Thomas on presidential pardons, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from ambassadors impact network, providing faith driven entrepreneurs, the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com From Asbury University, coupling academic excellence with a focus on faith and biblical truths. asbury.edu And from the book Missions on Point. MISSIONS ON POINT brings to light the biblical defense of the local church’s role in equipping, sending, and shepherding missionaries to fulfill the Great Commission. It also presents principles for implementing this local-church-centric philosophy and helpful resources developed over thirty years of experience. Find it on Amazon or SendForward.org

On Washington Wednesday, tackling government efficiency and military priorities; on World Tour, news from Ghana, Romania, the Dominican Republic, and Sweden; and a mother saves her baby after taking the abortion pill. Plus, Janie B. Cheaney on avoiding “brain rot,” an Australian car with an unexpected passenger, and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from the book Missions on Point. MISSIONS ON POINT brings to light the biblical defense of the local church’s role in equipping, sending, and shepherding missionaries to fulfill the Great Commission. It also presents principles for implementing this local-church-centric philosophy and helpful resources developed over thirty years of experience. Find it on Amazon or SendForward.org From ambassadors impact network, providing faith driven entrepreneurs, the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com. And from Asbury University, coupling academic excellence with a focus on faith and biblical truths. asbury.edu

Syrian rebels overthrow Bashar al-Assad, corporations and institutions abandon DEI, and a passion for singing ancient music. Plus, C.S. Lewis on modern society, a soldier reconnects with his canine partner, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Asbury University, coupling academic excellence with a focus on faith and biblical truths. asbury.edu From the book Missions on Point. MISSIONS ON POINT brings to light the biblical defense of the local church’s role in equipping, sending, and shepherding missionaries to fulfill the Great Commission. It also presents principles for implementing this local-church-centric philosophy and helpful resources developed over thirty years of experience. Find it on Amazon or SendForward.org And ​​from ambassadors impact network, providing faith driven entrepreneurs, the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.

On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of Tennessee’s protections for minors, David Bahnsen talks about shareholder activism on Moneybeat, and History Book highlights the backstories of a few Christmas traditions. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. ​​Additional support comes from ambassadors impact network, providing faith driven entrepreneurs, the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com. From Asbury University, coupling academic excellence with a focus on faith and biblical truths. asbury.edu And from the book MISSIONS ON POINT which brings to light the biblical defense of the local church’s role in equipping, sending, and shepherding missionaries to fulfill the Great Commission. It also presents principles for implementing this local-church-centric philosophy and helpful resources developed over thirty years of experience. Find it on Amazon or SendForward.org

Doubletake correspondent Alessandra Nash visits a Christian school in Idaho that’s encouraging parents to take the “Postman Pledge.” It has nothing to do with the Post Office. The Postman Pledge is a promise a small group of parents around the country are making to each other to not let their kids use social media–not at school, and not even at home. As one parent told us, that’s like declaring war on an entire culture. Audio Credits: Damon Allen MSNBC C-SPAN Reliant K. Support WORLD News Group at wng.org/donate

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet analyzes the Supreme Court case over transgender treatments for minors, Collin Garbarino reviews two streaming offerings debuting this weekend, and more music for Advent. Plus, Ask the Editor, and the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s online Master of Social Work program equips students for faithful service in their local communities – until all is made new. And from Season 2 of I-Witness: Silent Night, the student-led podcast drama following time-travelers to the first Christmas. On podcast apps or at: iwitnesspod.com Keep track of all the music featured this Advent season with our WORLD Radio Advent playlist on Spotify.

Voices from outside the Supreme Court over parental rights and gender identity, also stories of families damaged by “transgender care”, and an American doctor serving in Gaza. Plus, a church bell upgrade, Cal Thomas on justice for all, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Season 2 of I-Witness: Silent Night, the student-led podcast drama following time-travelers to the first Christmas. On podcast apps or at: iwitnesspod.com And from Dordt University. Dordt’s new online MBA program prepares aspiring Christian business leaders to serve and excel in the world of business - until all is made new.

On Washington Wednesday, President-elect Trump’s tariffs and a Supreme Court case about so-called “gender affirming care”; on World Tour, news from Georgia, Venezuela, Syria, and South Africa; and a conversation about freedom. Plus, Brad Littlejohn on doctor-assisted suicide, words of the year, and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University, whose flexible online graduate programs empower Christian professionals to better serve their communities – until all is made new And from Season 2 of I-Witness: Silent Night, the student-led podcast drama following time-travelers to the first Christmas. On podcast apps or at: iwitnesspod.com

President Joe Biden pardons his son, controlling EU immigration, and the benefits of debate. Plus, Candice Watters reconsidering a Christmas tradition, a marathon runner chases down thieves, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Season 2 of I-Witness: Silent Night, the student-led podcast drama following time-travelers to the first Christmas. On podcast apps or at: iwitnesspod.com And from Dordt University. Dordt’s online Master of Social Work program equips students for faithful service in their local communities – until all is made new.

On Legal Docket the Supreme Court hears cases regarding organized crime and Medicare reimbursements, on Moneybeat David Bahnsen is optimistic about President-elect Donald Trump’s economic picks, and History Book features a Christian bishop who inspired a holiday legend. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s new online MBA program prepares aspiring Christian business leaders to serve and excel in the world of business - until all is made new. And from Season 2 of I-Witness: Silent Night, the student-led podcast drama following time-travelers to the first Christmas. On podcast apps or at: iwitnesspod.org

A special weekend interview with Dallas Jenkins, the creator of The Chosen, about his new movie The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.