Eric Metaxas invites Bible scholar N.T. Wright to open up the world of first-century Christians in his newest book, The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians.

<a href="http://ericmetaxas.com/">Eric Metaxas</a> invites Bible scholar N.T. Wright to open up the world of first-century Christians in his newest book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Its-World-Introduction/dp/0310499305">The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians.</a>

In our fast-changing world, it can be difficult to sort through the issues of the day.

From family to faith to the latest in the public square, it’s hard to stay up on what’s happening, much less interpret the news in a way that honors our Christian faith.

That’s what Salem’s Christian hosts do for our listeners across the country every day—and “The Christian Outlook” draws from the best of their material to bring you an hour-long program you won’t want to miss.

The Christian Outlook

In our fast-changing world, it can be difficult to sort through the issues of the day. From family to faith to the latest in the public square, it’s hard to stay up on what’s happening, much less interpret the news in a way that honors our Christian faith. That’s what Salem’s Christian hosts do for our listeners across the country every day—and “The Christian Outlook” draws from the best of their material to bring you an hour-long program you won’t want to miss.

In our fast-changing world, it can be difficult to sort through the issues of the day. From family to faith to the latest in the public square, it&rsquo;s hard to stay up on what&rsquo;s happening, much less interpret the news in a way that honors our Christian faith. That&rsquo;s what Salem&rsquo;s Christian hosts do for our listeners across the country every day&mdash;and &ldquo;The Christian Outlook&rdquo; draws from the best of their material to bring you an hour-long program you won&rsquo;t want to miss.

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The New Testament in Its World: Eric Metaxas with N.T. Wright

Parental Rights on Trial

Protecting Kids from Trafficking

Abortion for Convenience

Human Dignity and the Unborn

The Courage to Raise Children Today

Support for Special Needs Families

The Christian Outlook – April 26, 2025

🔹 Parental Rights on Trial – The Supreme Court hears Mahmoud v. Taylor, challenging a Maryland school district’s push for LGBTQ-themed readings; even Justice Elena Kagan raises concerns. Analysis from Eric Baxter and Albert Mohler.

🔹 Protecting Kids from Trafficking – Dave Cox of Zoe International joins Scott Furrow to expose the targeted nature of child sex trafficking and urge cultural awareness and vigilance.

🔹 Abortion for Convenience – Bob Burney unpacks alarming statistics on abortion, spotlighting the prevalence of terminations for convenience over health or trauma.

🔹 Human Dignity and the Unborn – Albert Mohler responds to a New York Times piece, examining society’s moral drift in valuing preborn life, including embryos and those with perceived imperfections.

🔹 The Courage to Raise Children Today – Brian Bales talks with Robyn Chambers of Focus on the Family about the emotional and spiritual journey of raising a child with Down syndrome.

🔹 Support for Special Needs Families – Bales and Chambers continue, emphasizing the importance of church and community support networks for families raising children with disabilities.

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The Christian Outlook &ndash; April 26, 2025
🔹 Parental Rights on Trial &ndash; The Supreme Court hears <a href="https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/mahmoud-v-taylor/">Mahmoud v. Taylor</a>, challenging a Maryland school district&rsquo;s push for LGBTQ-themed readings; even <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/biographies.aspx#ekagan" data-start="399" data-end="480">Justice Elena Kagan</a> raises concerns. Analysis from <a href="https://www.becketlaw.org/person/eric-baxter/" data-start="512" data-end="572">Eric Baxter</a> and <a href="https://albertmohler.com/" data-start="577" data-end="619">Albert Mohler</a>.
🔹 Protecting Kids from Trafficking &ndash; <a href="https://gozoe.org/missionary/dave-cox/">Dave Cox of Zoe International</a> joins <a href="https://kkla.com/radioshow/the-pastor-scott-show" data-start="717" data-end="766">Scott Furrow</a> to expose the targeted nature of child sex trafficking and urge cultural awareness and vigilance.
🔹 Abortion for Convenience &ndash; <a href="http://thewordcolumbus.com/radioshow/1911" data-start="900" data-end="927">Bob Burney</a> unpacks alarming statistics on abortion, spotlighting the prevalence of terminations for convenience over health or trauma.
🔹 Human Dignity and the Unborn &ndash; <a href="https://albertmohler.com/" data-start="1099" data-end="1141">Albert Mohler</a> responds to a New York Times piece, examining society&rsquo;s moral drift in valuing preborn life, including embryos and those with perceived imperfections.
🔹 The Courage to Raise Children Today &ndash; <a href="https://x.comhttps://wava.com/personality/brian-bales" data-start="1341" data-end="1369">Brian Bales</a> talks with <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/author/robyn-chambers/" data-start="1381" data-end="1454">Robyn Chambers</a> of Focus on the Family about the emotional and spiritual journey of raising a child with Down syndrome.
🔹 Support for Special Needs Families &ndash; <a href="https://x.comhttps://wava.com/personality/brian-bales" data-start="1341" data-end="1369">Bales</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/author/robyn-chambers/" data-start="1631" data-end="1698">Chambers</a> continue, emphasizing the importance of church and community support networks for families raising children with disabilities.
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Children: A Christian Appreciation

Pastor Philip De Courcy on Propitiation

Alistair Begg on believing in Christ

Albert Mohler on the empty tomb

Chuck Swindoll on the resurrection

The Christian Outlook -- April 19, 2025

Pastor Philip De Courcy of the ministry “Know the Truth” explains the meaning of “propitiation”–the paying of a price in order to satisfy justice.

Pastor and radio programmer Alistair Begg helps answer the question of what it means to really believe in Christ by looking at 1 Corinthians 15.

Albert Mohler, the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, focuses on the significance of the empty tomb in Matthew 28.

Chuck Swindoll of “Insight for Living” captures the exhilaration that comes with the recognition that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead.

The Christian Outlook -- April 19, 2025
Pastor Philip De Courcy of the ministry &ldquo;<a href="https://www.ktt.org">Know the Truth</a>&rdquo; explains the meaning of &ldquo;propitiation&rdquo;&ndash;the paying of a price in order to satisfy justice.
Pastor and radio programmer <a href="https://www.truthforlife.org">Alistair Begg</a> helps answer the question of what it means to really believe in Christ by looking at <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15&amp;version=NIV">1 Corinthians 15</a>.
Albert Mohler, the president of the <a href="http://www.sbts.edu/">Southern Baptist Theological Seminary</a>, focuses on the significance of the empty tomb in <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28&amp;version=NIV">Matthew 28</a>.
Chuck Swindoll of &ldquo;<a href="http://insight.org/">Insight for Living</a>&rdquo; captures the exhilaration that comes with the recognition that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead.

The Risen Christ: An Easter Special

Religious Liberty: Our First Freedom

Sen. James Lankford: A Call for Turnaround

Gene Edward Veith on Vocation

Living Out Faith in Ordinary Moments

Christian Love and Civil Society

The Christian Outlook – April 12, 2025

🔹 Religious Liberty: Our First Freedom – Michael Farris, longtime advocate for religious liberty, joins Tim Clinton on WAVA to discuss how faith shaped the founding of America—and why religious freedom must remain foundational.

🔹 Sen. James Lankford: A Call for Turnaround – Senator James Lankford sits down with Bill Bunkley of FaithTalk WTBN in Tampa Bay to talk about his book Turnaround: A Path to Renewing America and how renewal starts with each of us.

🔹 Gene Edward Veith on Vocation – Gene Edward Veith speaks with Gregory Seltz of WAVA about Martin Luther’s understanding of vocation—how everyday work and family life can be deeply spiritual acts.

🔹 Living Out Faith in Ordinary Moments – Veith continues the conversation with Seltz, emphasizing how God uses ordinary people in ordinary places for meaningful kingdom work—even small acts of love and service can be transformative.

🔹 Christian Love and Civil Society – In the final segment, Veith and Seltz discuss Luther’s idea of “the common order of Christian love” and how faith should inform how we engage with both government and neighbors—pointing to a personal, human approach to serving those in need.

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The Christian Outlook &ndash; April 12, 2025
🔹 Religious Liberty: Our First Freedom &ndash; <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelpfarris" data-start="260" data-end="312">Michael Farris</a>, longtime advocate for religious liberty, joins <a href="https://twitter.com/DrTimClinton" data-start="361" data-end="408">Tim Clinton</a> on <a href="https://wava.com/" data-start="412" data-end="437">WAVA</a> to discuss how faith shaped the founding of America&mdash;and why religious freedom must remain foundational.
🔹 Sen. James Lankford: A Call for Turnaround &ndash; <a href="https://twitter.com/SenatorLankford" data-start="595" data-end="656">Senator James Lankford</a> sits down with <a data-start="672" data-end="738">Bill Bunkley</a> of <a href="https://faithtalk1360.com/" data-start="742" data-end="786">FaithTalk WTBN</a> in Tampa Bay to talk about his book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Turnaround-James-Lankford/dp/B0CTWDYWSF" data-start="824" data-end="928">Turnaround: A Path to Renewing America</a> and how renewal starts with each of us.
🔹 Gene Edward Veith on Vocation &ndash; <a data-start="1010" data-end="1092">Gene Edward Veith</a> speaks with <a data-start="1105" data-end="1193">Gregory Seltz</a> of <a href="https://wava.com/" data-start="1197" data-end="1222">WAVA</a> about Martin Luther&rsquo;s understanding of vocation&mdash;how everyday work and family life can be deeply spiritual acts.
🔹 Living Out Faith in Ordinary Moments &ndash; Veith continues the conversation with Seltz, emphasizing how God uses ordinary people in ordinary places for meaningful kingdom work&mdash;even small acts of love and service can be transformative.
🔹 Christian Love and Civil Society &ndash; In the final segment, Veith and Seltz discuss Luther&rsquo;s idea of &ldquo;the common order of Christian love&rdquo; and how faith should inform how we engage with both government and neighbors&mdash;pointing to a personal, human approach to serving those in need.
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