The Christian Outlook | Topics for Today's Believers

The Christian Outlook - November 2, 2024 Greg Seltz invites Paul Batura, of Focus on the Family , to explore the reasons behind pastors' reluctance to engage with social issues due to fears of backlash. Batura talks about the need for churches to provide a biblical framework for thoughtful engagement in the democratic process. Bill Bunkley invites George Barna to discuss the responsibility of Chri...

The Christian Outlook - October 26, 2024 Tim Clinton and Johnnie Moore discuss the gravity of the upcoming election, and its impact on fundamental American values like religious freedom and governance. They call for high voter turnout, especially among evangelicals, stressing the importance of protecting constitutional rights and the diverse voices within the community. Greg Seltz invites Dr. Mich...

Christian Outlook - October 19, 2024 Chris Stigall talks with Troy Miller , President of National Religious Broadcasters , who addresses the apathy among Christian voters and urges them to recognize their shared worldview and take action in this election cycle. John Hall and Kathy Emmons talk with pastor Terry Timm about the importance of Christian involvement in politics, despite growing seculari...

The Christian Outlook - October 12, 2024 Host Scott Furrow reflects on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which claimed the lives of 1,200 people and took 251 hostages. The episode also highlights the unprecedented missile strike from Iran and Israel's defense efforts. Guests Albert Mohler and Reuven Doron , a Messianic Jew who was in Israel on that day, share their...

The Christian Outlook — October 5, 2024 Don Kroah  is joined by Max McLean who has brought to stage some of the classic works of Lewis. C.S. Lewis’s stepson, Douglas Gresham, explains the story behind  Mere Christianity . Devon Brown, author of  A Life Observed: A Spiritual Biography of C.S. Lewis  was a guest of  John Hall and Kathy Emmons .   Eric Metaxas  interviews Joe Laconte, author of  A Wa...

The Christian Outlook - September 28, 2024 Greg Seltz invites Kerry Severino, president of the Judicial Crisis Network, to discuss the recent Supreme Court leak, which Severino argues is more serious than the Dobbs leak as it appears to involve internal deliberations among Supreme Court justices.  Albert Mohler has an extended conversation with American sociologist and author James Davison Hunter...

The Christian Outlook - September 21, 2024 Charlie Kirk and Pastor Allen Jackson , author of Jesus, His Followers & Politics: This Is Our Time , discuss the reluctance of pastors to engage in cultural and political issues, contrasting it with past church involvement in public discourse. Jackson argues that churches must confront societal challenges with a biblical worldview. Bill Bunkley and C...

The Christian Outlook - September 14, 2024 Albert Mohler discusses the Debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, closely examining the debate on abortion.  Tim Clinton talks with Gary Bauer, who heads up a group called “ American Values .” Bauer highlights the stark choices between policies of the Trump and Harris campaigns. Georgene Rice turns to Robyn Chambers of Focus on the Family to disc...

The Christian Outlook - September 7, 2024 Albert Mohler responds to the terror group Hamas executing six innocent civilians, including an American citizen. Greg Seltz and Don Feder, a columnist for the Washington Times , look at why this is about much more than just Israel, it's about civilization vs. barbarism. Greg Seltz and Tim Goeglein, a VP with Focus on the Family, discuss how our society ha...

The Christian Outlook - August 31, 2024 Albert Mohler shares about Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, writing a formal letter to the House Judiciary Committee that accuses the Biden administration of limiting speech on the platform. Owen Strachan , host of the " Grace and Truth ” podcast, invites Vanessa Sivadge, a courageous young nurse from Texas, to talk about her experience in speaking up over...

The Christian Outlook - August 24, 2024 Albert Mohler takes a look at the Democrats' strange and dark fixation on abortion as made evident by the abortion trucks at the 2024 Democrat Convention. Greg Seltz turned to Catholic pro-life activist Frank Pavone to look at the pro-abortion and pro-infanticide record of Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, who is now the formal running mate of Kamala Harr...

The Christian Outlook - August 17, 2024 Greg Seltz and David Harsanyi of The Federalist discuss the importance of faith in politics, arguing that excluding religious values from political decisions is absurd. Harsanyi emphasizes that shared ideals, often rooted in faith, are crucial for national unity. Dr. Albert Mohler discusses voting your Christian conscience in the 2024 presidential election....

The Christian Outlook – August 10, 2024 John Hall and Kathy Emmons talk with Sarah Zylstra, an editor for the Gospel Coalition , about the implications of social media on children. They address the concerns raised by the Surgeon General, highlighting the detrimental effects of social media on the mental health of our youth. Albert Mohler raises alarm about TikTok's harmful impact on teenagers and...

The Christian Outlook - August 3, 2024 Greg Seltz and author Jeff Crouere criticize the Olympics' opening ceremony for featuring drag queens, transgender performers, and religious attacks instead of family-friendly content. They argue that the event, meant to celebrate athleticism, unnecessarily mocked Christian values under the guise of artistic freedom and inclusion. Bob Burney condemns the Olym...

The Christian Outlook - July 27, 2024 Tim Clinton talks with author Joel Rosenberg about how the world appears to be spinning out of control, citing increased social and political tensions, international conflicts, and the recent assassination attempt on President Trump. Greg Seltz and Tim Head, Executive Director of the Faith and Freedom Coalition , discuss the Christian response to current polit...

The Christian Outlook - July 20, 2024 John Hall and Kathy Emmons talk with  Pastor Jason Charron of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Carnegie, PA, who was asked to give the benediction at the Trump rally this past Saturday in Butler, PA, where a sniper shot President Trump. We’ll hear from journalist Salena Zito who was within feet of Trump when the near-assassination happened.  Dr. Albert Mohler...

The Christian Outlook – July 13, 2024 Tim Clinton invites Ralph Reed , founder of the Faith and Freedom Coalition , to offer a Christian perspective as we enter election season, pleading with us to get on our knees and ask God to have his way. Tony Perkins of “ This Week on the Hill ” turns to Texas Congressman Chip Roy for a candid look at the health of our President who, while possessing diminis...

The Christian Outlook – July 6, 2024 Eric Metaxas talks with James Como, of the New York C.S. Lewis Society, about his book, Mystical Perelandra: My Lifelong Reading of C.S. Lewis and His Favorite Book . Metaxas and Como discuss how Perelandra represents some of the very best prose ever penned and how it stands out from the many other masterful works C.S Lewis wrote. Como shares the personal impac...

The Christian Outlook - June 29, 2024 Georgene Rice talks with Katie Daniel of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America to explain a Supreme Court 9-0 decision, which preserves access to mifepristone, an unsafe abortion pill. Craig Roberts talks with OB-GYN Dr. Ingrid Skop, who knows well the impact of mifepristone, including the death and destruction resulting from the drug’s mail delivery. Scott Furrow...

The Christian Outlook  - June 22, 2024 In this special episode, Eric Metaxas invites British writer and podcaster Justin Brierley to share insights from Brierley's compelling book, " The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God ." They explore the cultural trend of atheism in the mid-2000s, highlighting why it failed to provide satisfying answers to fundamental human questions. Then examine the renewed...

The Christian Outlook - June 15, 2024 Greg Seltz discusses the importance of faithful fathers with Danny Huerta from Focus on the Family . Gino Geraci talks with author and veteran Jack Billups, who created an update to John Bunyan's classic "Pilgrim's Progress," titled “ Christian's Walk: The Journey ,” inspired by his role as a father and grandfather. The Voice of the Martyrs has marked June 29t...

The Christian Outlook - June 8, 2024 Craig Roberts invites Attorney Joe Murray to provide an analysis of the Trump trial, where Donald Trump was found guilty of all 34 charges against him. Albert Mohler offers insights on this tinderbox moment and the dangers that lie ahead.  John Hall and Kathy Emmons discuss with Sarah Zylstra, of the Gospel Coalition, the prevalence of smartphone usage and its...

The Christian Outlook - June 1, 2024 With significant changes in women's sports policies across the United States, Dr. Albert Mohler discusses the implications and potential Supreme Court involvement in the wake of the Biden administration's redefinition of Title IX. Chris Stigall discusses the upcoming fall election with Kim Russell, an Independent Women's Forum ambassador, highlighting concerns...

The Christian Outlook - May 25, 2024 Greg Seltz talks to Jay Richards of the Heritage Foundation and co-author of the new book, “Fight the Good Fight: How an Alliance of Faith and Reason Can Win the Culture War.” They discuss our cultural struggles and how Christians have new allies with which to align and re-engage. Scott Furrow invites Jennifer Kennedy, High School Teacher at Sacramento City Uni...

The Christian Outlook - May 18, 2024 Albert Mohler warns listeners to not be fooled by Target department stores scaling back its "Pride Collection" in half of its locations. They have not changed their minds, only their marketing tactics. Scott Furrow and Jeff Johnson of Focus on the Family take a step back to look at how we’ve got to this point in our sexual and moral revolution. Greg Seltz sits...