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According to new research out of Sweden, those who buy into woke ideology are less happy, more depressed, and have more anxiety. Girls tend to lean into this more than boys. And progressive parents are noticing a trend in their sons pushing back against their woke ideology, causing them "grave concerns". So why is it that boys are pushing back? We provide some answers and even bring you a song as a solution! Our favorite real estate expert, Gordy Marks, also joins us and brings good news on the market, insight on interest rates, and more!

Women should have the ongoing care of their doctor when taking high-risk drugs. The FDA betrayed women and girls when it removed its own safety standards for women when using abortion drugs. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week on this issue in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine. We hear from someone firsthand who was harmed by abortion drugs and how her story compels her, along with ADF counsel, to protect other women from experiencing the same harm. We also hear from a senator who made her abortion public to encourage more abortions, and Planned Parenthood has been caught again!

How do we share the message of Easter? Dr. Joannie DeBrito joins us to give insights on how to share the Easter message with children, and how to lead little ones to the Lord. We also review other powerful opportunities this week to prepare as we look at what Maundy Thursday represents and how it is part of the preparation. We uncover the ultimate good news in Good Friday and share the key parts of Christ’s journey to the cross, along with a reminder about Holy Saturday. A big week, so let’s join with our brothers and sisters worldwide to prepare for the celebration!

We delve into some powerful blueprints on how to live in this dark time by looking at 1 and 2 Peter and the gifts of God’s divine nature; His precious and powerful promises; and we spend some time looking at the creative and life-giving ladder of virtues that confirm our calling. Do you wonder how to be effective and fruitful in your faith? Are you tired of wasting time? God has given us an actual list of what to do, so join the conversation. We also include a great list of 100 virtues!

Millions have not heard the Gospel. One ministry determined to spread the good news is The Tide, a global gospel broadcast ministry located on three continents and in 30 languages! With an impressive 75-year history, they are making an eternal impact and continue to innovate. Executive Director Don Shenk joins us to bring the exciting details! Speaking of speech, we look at a disturbing law passed in Washington State, creating a hotline for so-called hate speech and bias incidents. We finish with another example of how dangerous speech and ideas tear down a culture.

We share Glenn Stanton’s insights on transgender issues - a bright spot in a dark time - that will encourage and inform you. Good news from the UK, as England’s National Health Service is officially banning prescriptions of puberty blockers for children! Maine wants to become a haven for dark deeds with gender surgery and abortion, working around parents. We bring the disturbing details. The American College of Pediatricians reviews 60 studies on gender dysphoria; we share their conclusions and a Women’s Pro Golf Tour determines only girls can play!

The World Health Assembly will vote on two international instruments that, if passed and implemented, would take over your healthcare in case of a pandemic, including mask mandates, forced vaccination, quarantines, and lockdowns. It will require a massive surveillance state using digital IDs. Reggie Littlejohn joins us with updates and an event you can join online tomorrow! “Bloodbath” is the key phrase the media is using to twist Trump's recent speech. We have the audio of what he actually said; don’t miss this! Other breaking stories include Justice Jackson’s odd view of the 1st Amendment, San Fran votes common sense, and more!

Everyone deserves access to basic financial services, no matter their political or religious beliefs, yet the list of de-banking victims is growing. Bank of America cancelled the account of Memphis-based Indigenous Advance Ministries, a Christian nonprofit that helps impoverished widows and children in Uganda. The Biden administration violated the First Amendment’s guarantee of free speech by pressuring Facebook, Twitter, and Google into silencing dissenting voices on a wide range of hot-button issues. Michael Ross, legal counsel for the Corporate Engagement Team with ADF, addresses these high-profile cases.

More than 1 in 8 Americans takes antidepressants, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the number likely increased during the pandemic. Many people take antidepressants for off-label uses, including anxiety and trouble sleeping. We examine the latest research showing an increase in troubling side effects, including serious numbing of all emotions and sexual function, as well as suicide increases. We also look at some good news about one way to decrease depression, so join this important conversation!

Eduardo Verástegui, Executive Producer of the newly released movie Cabrini (and Sound of Freedom), joins us to share the story behind the movie and how the movie inspires and honors all godly women. Cabrini is based on the story of Francesca Cabrini, a young woman called to ministry who finds herself with her fellow sisters in New York to care for the least and the lost, especially the children. Mother Cabrini founded 67 institutions of spiritual and physical care around the world! We also look at our modern-day healthcare system to see if there are changes that can be made!

Why do 5% of American women, in the midst of a historic “birth dearth,” choose to defy the demographic norm by bearing five or more children? Catherine Pakaluk, a social scientist and mother of eight children herself, traveled across the US and interviewed college-educated women, asking them why. The answers will surprise and inspire you. Catherine, who is a professor and an economist, joins us for an intriguing and insightful conversation. How do we solve the fertility problem? Policymakers, pay attention!

Actor Kevin Sorbo joins us to tell us why he believes a new documentary on Hollywood and China is a must-see. Kevin has a long history of acting, directing, and producing movies, and there are many more on the way! We also review the Oscars via a film critic. Hint: way too much Barbie and not enough support for Israel! It’s also Detransition Day, so we remind ourselves about the challenges facing those who are brave enough to go back to their divine design. Hollywood Takeover, Home | Sorbo Studios

Joe Biden gave a “fiery” speech that, for most people, did not unite anyone; he attacked almost everyone, and the assault included the Supreme Court Justices sitting right in front of him! We look at key moments in the speech, his missteps with Laken Riley’s story, his overt support and promotion of abortion on demand, including making Roe the law of the land again, and at least 14 lies that we correct for the record!

The fabulous new book, My First ABC Book of Bible Verses, may be the best way we have seen in a long time to cement the truth of God’s Word in the minds of little children! Author and Professor Jonathan Gibson has done it again! He joins us to explain how to use this beautiful book and why the Big Truths for Little Minds series can make all the difference in a child’s faith journey. We also look at another great help for parents online as well as share a special story of a policeman who started a Christian school for wayward boys and how Texas is protecting kids. Christian Bookstore: Bibles, Books, Church Booklets, Curriculum, Studies (newgrowthpress.com)

Teaching children what is true is more important than ever. Helping them form a biblical worldview means training them as young children. Foundation Worldview Founder Elizabeth Urbanowicz joins us to explain how to teach children key foundational truths kids need for a lifetime. Inspiring! We then look at some current research on smartphones and the harm done to children depending on the age they began using the phone. The longer a child has the phone, the fewer social cues and formation they process, which is a necessary part of the social fabric of society. Teens prefer virtual over real. We investigate! Christian Curriculums For Homeschool, Church & Christian Schools ()

Homelessness is impacting all cities—a bit of good news on this front! The North Face brand needs clean up on Isle 3 for their latest comments on white privilege and the great outdoors. Washington placing cameras on freeways looks like a money grab; authorities in California seized enough lethal doses of fentanyl last year to kill the entire global population “nearly twice over”; George Soros is poised to take a massive stake in the nation’s second-largest radio company, which owns more than 220 stations nationwide; the latest anti-Israel lie and a digital coup d’état. Lots of stories covered today!

Renowned historian and author William J. Federer joins us with his incredible ability to take us back in history to milestone moments that have shaped our country to better understand what is happening today. In a fun and lively conversation, we look at the history of Harvard and many other universities that began by training clergy and have since lost their way. We weave in revival stories and even tackle the history of socialism and its degrading impact on kids. Bill also shares his personal story of salvation, further endearing him to our listening community! r

The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision today in Trump's favor impacts the presidential election. We discuss what this means for our country going forward. CNN anchors were not happy with the decision, and their comments about the Founding Fathers are eye-opening! Speaking of Founding Fathers, Google’s AI chatbot Gemini has been costing the company billions in lost market share due to its ridiculous image generator that depicts the pope as an Asian woman and Vikings as black men, and we give you a lot more examples. We also look at some controversial answers to questions on issues such as pedophilia. An important show to hear!

According to the Heartland Institute, the Uniform Law Commission has quietly changed the Uniform Commercial Code across the country, putting individuals' wealth at serious risk if there is a financial crisis. You will be surprised to learn the truth about your investments. South Dakota is the first state in the country to attempt to protect its citizens’ rights when they purchase securities. The second big story we cover is about the UN’s Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration agreement. This important story explains why there is mass migration to the US from all over the world. We also include good news from Alabama!

Parents are discovering, often after months of secrecy, that their child is in the process of socially transitioning, with teacher, counselor, and administration support, due to public school policy. This secrecy is putting our nation's kids at risk, and some parents are pushing back. Vincent Wagner, senior counsel with the Center for Parental Rights at Alliance Defending Freedom, joins us with two new cases from New York and Michigan. Nearly 6,000 US public schools have these kinds of policies, so we investigate the details, and even Dr. Phil weighs in!