The World and Everything In It

3.3.25 The Supreme Court weighs the power of federal agencies, David Bahnsen tackles Apple’s AI pledge, and an Austrian stands against Hitler Mar 03, 2025

On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers agency authority and retroactive sentences; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen explores economic realities versus aspirations; and on History Book, an Austrian refuses to swear allegiance to Hitler. Plus, the Monday morning news

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2.28.25 The slowing of religious decline, a review of Last Breath, and listener feedback Feb 28, 2025

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet reflects on the high-profile conversions to Christianity, Collin Garbarino reviews Last Breath, a gripping story of survival, and February’s listener feedback. Plus, the Friday morning news

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2.27.25 Stronger protections for women’s sports, challenging IVF expansion, and a police chief handles sorrow Feb 27, 2025

Safeguarding women athletes, pro-lifers seek stricter oversight for IVF, and navigating tragedy in a small town police department. Plus, shoplifters sentenced to clean community service, Cal Thomas on the effects of pride, and the Thursday morning news

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2.26.25 America’s role on the world stage, World Tour, and God’s sovereignty in the midst of tragedy Feb 26, 2025

On Washington Wednesday, conservatives weigh in on America’s foreign policy; on World Tour, news from Sudan, Indonesia, Romania, and Venezuela; and a family devastated by a preventable crime. Plus, Emma Waters on the church using AI, and the Wednesday morning news

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And from Dordt University. Student musicians at Dordt enjoy opportunities to discover, develop, and share the gift of music and bring glory to God – until all is made new.

2.25.25 Germany’s most conservative party, ending no-fault divorce, and taking care of holocaust survivors Feb 25, 2025

The conservative Alternative for Germany party gains momentum, states rethink no-fault divorce, and caring for holocaust survivors. Plus, Andrew Walker on the need for spiritual renewal, beavers lend a hand, and the Tuesday morning news

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And from Compelled Podcast. Ron Husband was a legendary Disney animator. Before that, he explored UFOs, lost cities, and Jesus. CompelledPodcast.com

2.24.25 The Supreme Court considers retirement security, David Bahnsen on return-to-work mandates, and Alaska’s serum run of 1925 Feb 24, 2025

On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court looks at managing retirement funds; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen weighs in on return-to-work orders; and on History Book, sled dogs save an Alaskan town. Plus, the Monday morning news

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And from The Joshua Program at St. Dunstan’s Academy in Virginia ... a gap year shaping young men ... through trades, farming, prayer ...stdunstansacademy.org

2.21.25 Culture Friday, The Unbreakable Boy, and abortion’s hidden toll on men Feb 21, 2025

On Culture Friday, Katie McCoy on what current events suggest about our cultural direction; Collin Garbarino reviews a The Unbreakable Boy about a family’s struggle with autism and a rare medical condition; and encouraging men to stand up for the unborn. Plus, the Friday morning news

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2.20.25 Making air travel safer, White House renews support for religious liberty, and Russian refugees settle in America Feb 20, 2025

Reforming America’s air traffic control, President Trump revives the White House Faith Office, and a family finds asylum in North Carolina. Plus, looking for treasure in a dump, Cal Thomas on politicians outraged about DOGE, and the Thursday morning news

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2.19.25 Funding Trump’s Agenda, World Tour, and an abortionist repents Feb 19, 2025

On Washington Wednesday, House Republicans work to pass a budget bill; on World Tour, news from the DRC, Thailand, Russia, and Germany; and a doctor changes her mind about abortion. Plus, Denmark offers to buy California, Janie B Cheaney praises unsung heroes in the church, and the Wednesday morning news

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2.18.25 A new approach to the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian families in Poland, and the priority of pets in America Feb 18, 2025

President Trump’s new strategy for Ukraine, Ukrainian refugees adapting to Poland, and a pet’s place in American life. Plus, Joe Rigney on responding to criticism, a kayaker confused for krill, and the Tuesday morning news

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2.17.25 Legal Docket on police use of force, Moneybeat on tariffs and government efficiency, and History Book on two men exonerated for murder Feb 17, 2025

On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court wrestles with legal standards for police actions; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen considers tariff strategies and government efficiency; and on the WORLD History Book, exonerating men falsely imprisoned for 55 years. Plus, the Monday morning news

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Doubletake: Just a bad idea Feb 15, 2025

Everybody knows you’re not supposed to bargain with God. It’s just a bad idea. God doesn’t answer prayers that begin, “Dear God, if you just give me this one thing I’ll do this other thing. For the rest of my life. I promise.”

Theologically speaking, we don’t give God our terms. He gives us His.

But today we have an essay from someone who actually did bargain with God. Trinity Klomparens is a journalism student at Patrick Henry College.

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2.14.25 Institutions reacting to cultural pressure, a review of two sequels at the boxoffice, and Word Play with George Grant Feb 14, 2025

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet considers the drift in Christian institutions and AI’s moral risks; Collin Garbarino reviews two recent sequels; and George Grant on today’s buzzwords. Plus, processing Valentine flowers and the Friday morning news.

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2.13.25 Removing the Department of Education, purging federal employees, and remembering songs of love and longing Feb 13, 2025

Eliminating the Department of Education, downsizing the federal workforce, and opening the Great American Songbook. Plus, trolling Ohio State football fans, Cal Thomas on ditching coins, and the Thursday morning news.

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2.12.25 Protests against Elon Musk, World Tour, and mothers fight for children’s health Feb 12, 2025

On Washington Wednesday, Democrats protest Elon Musk’s role in government; on World Tour, news from Ecuador, Slovakia, Brazil, and Namibia; and mothers rally for healthier families. Plus, an Aussie Trump, Adam Carrington on executive powers, and the Wednesday morning news.

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2.11.25 Trump’s global strategy, illegal immigrants on immigration challenges, and watching for asteroids Feb 11, 2025

President Trump’s international strategic pressure, living in the U.S. as illegal immigrants, and amateur astronomers tracking asteroids. Plus, Craig Carter on natural law, seeking a kazoo world record, and the Tuesday morning news.

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2.10.25 Supreme Court cases on deception and employment benefits, the effect of tariffs, and honoring Tuskegee Airmen Feb 10, 2025

On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers truth and promised benefits; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen explores tariffs; and on History Book, highlighting the Tuskegee Airmen. Plus, the Monday morning news.

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Doubletake: Fighting for Sabbath rest Feb 08, 2025

When Gerald Groff took his job at the Post Office in 2012, taking Sundays off wasn’t an issue. USPS didn’t deliver on Sundays. Then about a decade ago Amazon decided people simply had to have their gadgets and groceries delivered on Sundays and hired USPS to help. Suddenly Groff had a choice: keep his job or his convictions. He decided to try for both–and the case is still not settled, exactly.

Today on Doubletake, a special legal episode about a mailman, his faith, and the byzantine legal rules that define religious liberty in this country.

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2.7.25 Culture Friday, a conversation with Charlie Peacock, Ask the Editor, and CeCe Winans makes history Feb 07, 2025

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet reviews declining birth rates, crime reform, and Title IX; a visit with musician Charlie Peacock; and God uses a last-minute change explained on Ask the Editor. Plus, the Grammys honor CeCe Winans and the Friday morning news

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2.6.25 A pro-life advocate arrested and pardoned, President Trump’s asylum lockdown, and Mississippi’s haven for babies Feb 06, 2025

The story of a pardoned pro-life advocate, complications for asylum seekers at the border, and a safe place for babies. Plus, a sweet delivery, Cal Thomas on new media, and the Thursday morning news

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2.5.25 Tariffs on hold, a pause on USAID funding, and studying the odor of corpse flowers Feb 05, 2025

On Washington Wednesday, Trump’s tariffs; on World Tour, the funding freeze on international aid organizations; and studying the stench of corpse flowers. Plus, the rising cost of eggs, Janie B. Cheaney on the fear of missing out, and the Wednesday morning news

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2.4.25 Freedom for more hostages, Sam Brownback on defending religious liberty worldwide, and the concerns about air traffic control Feb 04, 2025

More hostages return home, Sam Brownback reflects on international religious freedom, and the crisis in air traffic control. Plus, Andrew Walker on loving our neighbors, a competition for stag-calling, and the Tuesday morning news

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2.3.25 Religious freedom and government power, the economics of artificial intelligence, and remembering the Greensboro Four Feb 03, 2025

On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers religious liberty and parental rights; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen explores the Wild West of AI; and on History Book, a 1960’s lunch counter sit-in. Plus, the Monday morning news

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Doubletake: Intended for Evil, The Plan Feb 01, 2025

Hearing that his father was dead was very nearly the last straw for Radha Manickam. In two years he’d lost almost his entire family under the brutal regime of Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge. It seemed that God had abandoned him, and one night while lying on an anthill in the middle of a rice paddy, he decided to end it all. But then hope arrived–in a most unlikely place, and a most unexpected way.

This series is based on my recent interviews with Radha, along with my 2016 book about his experiences. The book, audiobook, and this series are titled Intended for Evil by Les Sillars.

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Intended for Evil available as a paperback and audio book at Amazon.com

1.31.25 Wichita mourns devastating loss, Culture Friday on transgender treatment, and highlighting music from 2024 Jan 31, 2025

Mourning the victims of the airline tragedy; on Culture Friday, John Stonestreet discusses defunding transgender medical treatment; and Arsenio Orteza highlights music from 2024. Plus, a fond farewell and the Friday morning news.

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1.30.25 Presidential preemptive pardons, DEI and Marxist ideology, and a police officer’s turnaround Jan 30, 2025

The concerns of presidential preemptive pardons, vigilance against Marxist ideologies, and a fatal incident alters a police officer’s life. Plus, creative motivation to fix a road, Cal Thomas on Trump’s swift actions, and the Thursday morning news

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1.29.25 GOP considers new pro-life strategies, World Tour, and military chaplains in South Sudan Jan 29, 2025

On Washington Wednesday, pro-life legislation and executive actions; on World Tour, news from the DRC, France, Australia, and China; and military chaplains in South Sudan. Plus, hungry diplomats, Brad Littlejohn on TikTok’s grace period, and the Wednesday morning news

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1.28.25 Pro-life presence, surviving Taliban captivity, and learning to forgive Jan 28, 2025

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., freedom for a Taliban prisoner, and mentoring forgiveness. Plus, Hunter Baker on a new culture of life, a flower that smells like roadkill, and the Tuesday morning news

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1.27.25 SCOTUS considers e-cigarettes, Trump at Davos, and remembering the space shuttle Columbia Jan 27, 2025

On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers two cases related to vaping; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen comments on shareholder activism and Trump’s Davos address; and an astronaut’s journey to space on History Book. Plus, the Monday morning news

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Doubletake: Intended for Evil, The Realm of the Dead Jan 25, 2025

After the communist Khmer Rouge took over Cambodia on April 17, 1975, they herded everybody out of the cities and into socialist “cooperatives.” Radha Manickam and family were sent to the country’s northwest, where they and 1.8 million others were dumped out of trains and told to start building villages.

It was Year Zero, supposedly the start of the agrarian utopia promised by their Marxist masters.

Instead, Radha watched the Khmer Rouge turn Cambodia into the realm of the dead.

This series tells a hard and brutal story, but it’s also a story of hope and, ultimately, redemption.

It’s based on my recent interviews with Radha, along with my 2016 book about his experiences.

The book and this series are titled “Intended for Evil.”

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1.24.25 Culture Friday on gender and masculinity, 2025 blockbuster movies, and Listener Feedback Jan 24, 2025

On Culture Friday, Katie McCoy talks about a Christian vision of masculinity, Collin Garbarino reviews potential blockbusters in 2025, and January listener feedback and focus groups. Plus, the Friday morning news

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1.23.25 Protection for female athletes, humanitarian aid to Gaza residents, and overcoming addiction Jan 23, 2025

State and federal action on Title IX, aid groups mobilize in Gaza during ceasefire, and addressing increased alcohol abuse. Plus, Cal Thomas on President Trump’s bold promises and the Thursday morning news

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1.22.25 President Trump’s initial actions, World Tour, and remembering the Battle of the Bulge Jan 22, 2025

On Washington Wednesday, Trump’s first executive orders; on World Tour, news from South Africa, France, Columbia, and China; and a soldier’s account of the Battle of the Bulge. Plus, an inauguration tradition, Janie B. Cheaney on being like our creator, and the Wednesday morning news

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1.21.25 Trump’s inauguration, the Israel/Hamas ceasefire, and spotlighting a top Supreme Court advocate Jan 21, 2025

Americans celebrate the transfer of power, Will Imboden reflects on the Israel/Hamas ceasefire, and a conversation with Supreme Court advocate Paul Clement. Plus, Daniel Darling on challenging stereotypes, a woman discovers the government thinks she died, and the Tuesday morning news

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1.20.25 The Supreme Court hears about TikTok and online child protection, David Bahnsen on California's red tape, and preparing for a championship game Jan 20, 2025

On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers the TikTok ban and online protections for children; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen reflects on the economic side of California’s fires; and college football players

prepare for a championship game. Plus, the peaceful transition of power and the Monday morning news

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Doubletake: Intended for Evil, The Clearing of Phnom Penh Jan 18, 2025

The communist Khmer Rouge marched into Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, on April 17, 1975. Radha Manickam, a new Christian, watched them arrive from the balcony of his parents’ apartment.

It was Radha’s first exposure to the Khmer Rouge. The leader of the Khmer Rouge was Pol Pot, led the most violent and brutal government in modern history. In its doomed attempt to create an agrarian utopia, between 1975 and 1979 Pol Pot’s regime murdered over 1.7 million people. Many were beaten to death or executed. Others starved to death or died of fatigue or some wretched disease. Mao and Stalin’s Communist regimes killed far more people. But no other government has destroyed nearly a quarter of its own citizens.

Today Pol Pot is largely forgotten. But he and the Khmer Rouge are well worth remembering. Because the ideas that formed the Khmer Rouge are still with us today. Also worth remembering are the stories of those who survived. People like Radha Manickam. We’ll be telling his story over the next three episodes. It is in many ways a brutal story. One of loss and grief and terror. But it’s also a story of hope and grace. And ultimately, redemption.

This series is based on my recent interviews with Radha, along with my 2016 book about his experiences. The book and this series are titled “Intended for Evil” by Les Sillars.

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1.17.25 Faith-filled quarterbacks, 2025 family-friendly movies, and honoring “Mr. Baseball” Jan 17, 2025

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet talks football, redemption, and apologetics, Collin Garbarino reviews family-friendly movies coming in 2025, and Kent Covington honors a baseball legend. Plus, the Friday morning news

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1.16.25 Online age verification, H-1B immigration visas, and religious freedom in schools Jan 16, 2025

The Supreme Court considers online age verification, Congress debates employment-based immigration, and understanding religious rights in education. Plus, rewarding an act of kindness, Cal Thomas on President Donald Trump’s two inaugural addresses, and the Thursday morning news

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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 The Issues, et cetera podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More atissuesetc.org

1.15.25 Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing, World Tour, and a beloved family home reduced to ashes Jan 15, 2025

On Washington Wednesday, the Senate begins confirmation hearings; on World Tour, news from Sudan, France, Pakistan, and El Salvador; and California fires consume a family’s legacy home. Plus, a village makes sickness a crime, Brad Littlejohn on limiting free speech, and theWednesday morning news

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And from Dordt University. Student-athletes in Dordt’s distinctly Christian athletic program grow as servant leaders while pursuing championships – until all is made new.

1.14.25 Poilievre’s vision for Canada, reshaping immigration policy, and the dangers of online scams Jan 14, 2025

Canada’s political future following Trudeau’s resignation, the Senate debates immigration reform, and lessons from an online scam. Plus, Hunter Baker on free speech in social media, the Mayo Bowl’svictory tradition, and the Tuesday morning news

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1.13.25 Supreme Court arguments on the TikTok ban, economic trends for 2025, and stories of unyielding bravery Jan 13, 2025

On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers the TikTok ban; for Moneybeat, David Bahnsen on economic trends for 2025; and History Book features two stories of bravery during a disaster. Plus, the Monday morning news

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And from The Issues, et cetera podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More atissuesetc.org

Doubletake: The last safe place Jan 11, 2025

Last week we brought you the story of Hawler Sheikhe, a Syrian woman who returned in 2023 to one of the world’s most chaotic countries on unfinished family business. She went with a Christian humanitarian aid group called the Free Burma Rangers. WORLD correspondent Caleb Welde went with them.

This week, the story of the rest of that trip. They went a year before the Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, known as HTS, overthrew the brutal government of Bashar al-Assad in Syria last month. But northeast Syria is still one of the most chaotic places in the world. And, as Caleb found out for himself, very dangerous.

Until Assad fell, the West had largely ignored the conflict in Syria. However this turns out, the people Caleb met there will likely remain right where they are now: stuck in a simmering conflict with no place to go.

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1.10.25 Culture Friday on Meta’s policy shake up, a review of a Clint Eastwood classic, and the challenge of marking time Jan 10, 2025

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet talks about Meta’s fact-checking policy change, Max Belz reviews A Fistful of Dollars, a classic Spaghetti Western, and George Grant explains the complexity of marking the New Year on Word Play. Plus, the Friday morning news

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1.9.25 Response to China’s cyber attacks, a hostage brother's devotion, and survival of the American steel industry Jan 09, 2025

China’s cyber attacks target the U.S., a hostage’s brother pleads for release, and the state of the American steelindustry. Plus, a warning against culinary recycling, Cal Thomas on lower education standards, and the Thursday morning news

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1.8.25 Contrasting election certifications, global news on World Tour, and private security helps fight crime in Portland Jan 08, 2025

On Washington Wednesday, the peaceful transfer of power; on World Tour, news from Ivory Coast, Montenegro, Indonesia, and Colombia; and Portland residents hire private security. Plus, a driverless car malfunctions, commentator Anne Kennedy on praying for our neighbors, and the Wednesday morning news

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1.7.25 The rise of sports gambling, a former embryologist explains IVF, preparing music for a state funeral Jan 07, 2025

The high price of sports gambling, ethical concerns of IVF, and preparation for a presidential funeral. Plus, Janie B. Cheaney on living in the moment, a belated Christmas present, and the Tuesday morning news.

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1.6.25 Supreme Court cases of fraud and corporate liability, Biden blocking the sale of U.S. Steel, and the history of America’s borrowing habits Jan 06, 2025

On Legal Docket, fraud and corporate liability cases before the Supreme Court, Moneybeat features David Bahnsen on President Biden blocking the sale of U.S. Steel, and History Book covers America’s borrowing habits. Plus, the Monday morning news

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Doubletake: Hawler’s Story Jan 04, 2025

On December 8 the Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, known as HTS, overthrew the brutal government of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. There’s a new regime in Damascus, but in northeast Syria a lot remains the same. It’s still one of the most chaotic places in the world. WORLD correspondent Caleb Welde traveled around the region in November of 2023 with the Free Burma Rangers. That’s a Christian aid group working in some of the world’s most dangerous war zones.

This is the first of two episodes based on Caleb’s reporting last year. Today Caleb will tell us the story of a Syrian woman named Hawler Sheikhe. She was 13 years old when ISIS roared into Syria in 2014. But when ISIS forced her to flee her home, she found herself on a journey that would eventually lead her to Christ– and beatings, bombings, and death threats.

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1.3.25 Europe redefines medical success, remembering prominent people in arts and culture, and a word from WORLD’s editor in chief Jan 03, 2025

Culture Friday with John Stonestreet on redefining “transgender medicine” success, remembering notable figures from the world of arts and culture, and Ask the Editor for January. Plus, the Friday morning news

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1.2.25 Legal challenges to faith and freedom, recalling 1984 famine relief, remembering those who had religious influence Jan 02, 2025

Religious liberty highlights of 2024, Ethiopian famine relief 40 years later, and remembering those with spiritual influence who died last year. Plus, the importance of history, a photoshoot gone wrong, and the Thursday morning news.

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