09/05/08 - The Christian Family and Teenage Pregnancy
Fri, Sep 5
The recent news that Alaska Governor Sarah Palins seventeen year-old unmarried daughter is pregnant sparked a firestorm of conversation in the political world. But the dilemma of a teenage pregnancy is one that American families regularly face, including Christian homes. On todays program, Dr. Mohler explores the issue and offers some suggestions on how Christian families should think through this scenario.
09/04/08 - Paying Attention to the Republican National Convention
Thu, Sep 4
Last week Dr. Mohler and Russell Moore assessed the news coming out of the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Now Drs. Mohler and Moore turn their attention to the Republican National Convention in St. Paul.
09/03/08 - Ask Anything Wednesday
Wed, Sep 3
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09/02/08 - An Unexpected New Motherhood Debate
Tue, Sep 2
Labor Day 2008 came with a bang as Hurricane Gustav plowed into the Gulf Coast and as the presidential campaign of Sen. John McCain revealed that the daughter of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is five months pregnant, and yet unmarried. The word spread quickly, even as Americans celebrated their end-of-summer holiday with an unusual attentiveness to the news. On todays program, Dr. Mohler looks at the bigger questions raised by the situation now facing the Palin family and what it means for how...
09/01/08 - Welcome to the World, Trig Paxson Van Palin
Mon, Sep 1
An Encore Presentation From 5/9/08
08/29/08 - Making History in the Presidential Race
Fri, Aug 29
With Barack Obama officially receiving his partys nomination and the announcement of Sarah Palin as John McCains running mate, presidential history has seen some significant milestones in 2008. On todays program, Dr. Mohler considers the historical perspective and asks listeners to what extent these historic firsts will influence their vote.
08/28/08 - Is It Time for Universal Preschool?
Thu, Aug 28
Barack Obama has made his proposal for universal preschool a central plank in his campaign. However, in a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, Shikha Dalmia and Lisa Snell argue that proposals like Sen. Obamas are not only economically problematic, but also pose a threat to the education of young children. On todays program, Dr. Mohler looks at the policy proposals and the ideological visions involved.
08/27/08 - Ask Anything Wednesday
Wed, Aug 27
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08/26/08 - Is There Still a Case to Be Made Against Polygamy?
Tue, Aug 26
With our cultures shifting definitions of marriage, legal scholars are increasingly skeptical about the constitutionality of any ban on polygamy. On todays program, Dr. Mohler looks at the issues involved, the arguments proposed, and suggests some guidelines for sound Christian thinking on the subject.
08/25/08 - Paying Attention to the Democratic National Convention
Mon, Aug 25
As Democrats gather in Denver for their partys convention, Dr. Mohler and guest Russell Moore analyze the issues and questions surrounding the weeks events. The proposed party platform is of particular interest and worthy of honest discussion. Christian families should take this as an opportunity to teach their children how a Christian worldview intersects with politics and policy.
08/22/08 - Teaching Our Children the Value of Work
Fri, Aug 22
Writing in today's edition of the Wall Street Journal, Tony Woodlief comments on the often confused messages our culture, including our churches, give about the meaning of work. We may not always realize it, but our children are forming their own attitudes on work, often by virtue of what they see and hear from us. On today's program, Mr. Woodlief joins Dr. Mohler for a helpful conversation about children and the meaning of work.
08/21/08 - The Delusion of Determinism
Thu, Aug 21
The subversion of moral responsibility is one of the most significant developments of recent decades. Though this subversion was originally philosophical, more recent efforts have been based in biology and psychology. Various theorists have argued that our decisions and actions are determined by genetics, environmental factors, or other forces. Now, Scientific American is out with a report on a study linking determinism and moral responsibility. On today?s program, Dr. Mohler says the most...
08/20/08 - Ask Anything Wednesday
Wed, Aug 20
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08/19/08 - Remodeling Hell -- Americans Redefine the Doctrine
Tue, Aug 19
Remodeling Hell -- Americans Redefine the Doctrine
08/18/08 - Analyzing the Saddleback Civil Forum
Mon, Aug 18
Saturday night?s civil forum at Saddleback Church has caused a lot of discussion about the interaction between pastor Rick Warren and presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain. On today?s program, Dr. Mohler examines much of what was said (as well as what was left unsaid.) and what it tells us of the developing presidential race.
08/15/08 - "American Teen" -- Not a Pretty Picture
Fri, Aug 15
"American Teen" -- Not a Pretty Picture
08/14/08 - The Strange Persistence of Moral Sanity
Thu, Aug 14
The fall of yet another politician in a sex scandal has added a note of Schadenfreude to the political season. Coming so quickly after the fall of former New York Governor Elliot Spitzer, the admission by former Senator John Edwards of an affair during his presidential campaign seemed to catch many observers off-guard. One interesting aspect of the Edwards saga is the near-universal assumption that, had Edwards won the primary race for the Democratic presidential nomination, he (and his...
08/13/08 - Ask Anything Wednesday
Wed, Aug 13
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08/12/08 - Is Your Family Ready to Go Back to School?
Tue, Aug 12
As American families prepare to send their children back to school, Christian families are once again faced with a series of important decisions. What is the right choice for parents when making these educational decisions? On today?s program, Dr. Mohler listens to how callers are working through these issues and offers some sound advice for Christian parents.
08/11/08 - 40 Years After Humanae Vitae
Mon, Aug 11
More and more evangelicals are asking questions about the ethical issues at stake in the use of birth control. For Roman Catholics, 1968 was a milestone in ecclesiastical discourse on the subject with Paul VI?s controversial encyclical, Humanae Vitae. Forty years later, evangelicals are awakening to the fact that these are questions relevant to more than just Roman Catholics. On today?s program, Dr. Mohler discusses issues related to birth control, the family, and the Christian worldview.
08/08/08 - China, the Olympics and Human Achievement
Fri, Aug 8
The 29th Olympics officially began today in China, to no small degree of controversy. From concerns about the nation?s record on human rights and religious freedom to the heavy smog hanging over Beijing, the world is unsure of how exactly to interpret the Olympic games. On today?s program, Dr. Mohler discusses what the Olympics say about us and our fascination with achievement and excellence as well as the real limitations of the ?global dream.?
08/07/08 - Answering the New Atheists
Thu, Aug 7
The publishing world has witnessed an explosion of releases of atheistic titles. In his new book, Atheism Remix: A Christian Confronts the New Atheists, Dr. Mohler examines the ?new atheism? and offers an intelligent Christian response. On today?s program, Dr. Mohler discusses his book and the need for thoughtful Christian engagement with atheism.
08/06/08 - Ask Anything Wednesday
Wed, Aug 6
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08/05/08 - What Happened (and What Didn?t) at Lambeth
Tue, Aug 5
With the conclusion of the Lambeth Conference, the state of global Anglicanism is once again at the center of conversation. On today?s program, Dr. Mohler welcomes George Conger, Chief Correspondent for the Church of England Newspaper for a discussion about what did (and didn?t) happen at Lambeth and what it means for the future of the Anglican Communion.
08/04/08 - "One Word of Truth Will Outweigh the Whole World" -- The Death o
Mon, Aug 4
"One Word of Truth Will Outweigh the Whole World" -- The Death of Alexander Solzhenitsyn
08/01/08 - Godly Parenthood in the Local Church
Fri, Aug 1
What are the biggest challenges facing Christian parents in local churches? On today?s program, guest host Russell Moore discusses this question with Amy Laura Hall, author of Conceiving Parenthood: American Protestantism and the Spirit of Reproduction.
07/31/08 - Does the Veep Matter?
Thu, Jul 31
Will evangelical voters be influenced by who John McCain or Barack Obama choose as their running mates? Are there any issues that could make or break the evangelical vote? On today?s program, guest host Russell Moore welcomes Richard Land and Marvin Olasky for a conversation about all of the rumors surrounding the Vice Presidential selection process.
07/30/08 - Ask Anything Wednesday
Wed, Jul 30
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07/29/08 - Evangelicals, Sexual Ethics, and American Culture
Tue, Jul 29
In her recent book, Sex in Crisis: The New Sexual Revolution and the Future of American Politics, historian Dagmar Herzog suggests that evangelical Christians have largely been conformed to the standards of the sexual revolution, rather than transforming the culture around them. On today?s program, guest host Russell Moore welcomes Prof. Herzog to the program.
07/28/08 - Making Sense of Emergent Christianity
Mon, Jul 28
What should thinking Christians of the emerging church movement? On today?s program, guest host Russell Moore welcomes Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck, authors of Why We?re Not Emergent: By Two Guys Who Should Be, for a helpful conversation about the often confusing and diverse phenomenon known as the emerging/emergent church.