Focus Today with Perry Atkinson

We invited on Focus Today Jonathan Tobin, editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem News Syndicate. He discusses the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, what the latest strikes and retaliation could mean for Israel and the region, and whether this crisis is moving toward a wider war.

We had on Focus Today Tony Lyons, President of Skyhorse Publishing and Director of MAHA Action. He discusses the MAHA movement, the recent Supreme Court pesticide ruling, and the future of books in the age of AI.

Brad Dacus, President of Pacific Justice Institute, discusses the Supreme Court’s decision involving transgender athletes in women’s sports, and why his organization is challenging the Southern Poverty Law Center over its treatment of Christian legal advocacy groups. http://www.pacificjustice.org

Mike Tatlock, Chaplain for the Portland Trail Blazers and author of “A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture,” discusses how Christians can stand firm in biblical truth and faithfully engage a culture marked by chaos, compromise, and confusion. http://verticalpursuit.org

Mark Minnella, host of Financial Issues, discusses the new government-backed savings program for Children called Trump Accounts and what Christian families should consider before participating. http://FinancialIssues.org

Raynard Jackson, president and CEO of Raynard Jackson & Associates, LLC, discusses whether fear-based political messaging and grievance politics are still shaping the Black community. http://RaynardJackson.com

Danielle Pitzer, Director of Sanctity of Human Life for Focus on the Family, provides a pro-life outlook four years after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. http://FocusOnTheFamily.com

Rev. Scott Dorsey, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Norristown, Pennsylvania, and Eastern Pennsylvania State Director for Make Voters The Donors, discusses campaign finance reform, the influence of big money in politics, and the effort to give everyday voters a stronger voice. https://makevotersthedonors.org/

 Dr. Andrew Fox, organizational culture expert, author, and Anglican priest, discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling on girls’ and women’s sports, the role of federalism in cultural debates, and how groupthink and the pursuit of approval are shaping American life.  https://drandrewfox.com/

 Jim Burling, Senior Legal Council at Pacific Legal Foundation, gives a wrap-up of the Supreme Court term, breaks down the major rulings handed down in its final days, and looks ahead to what could be coming next. http://PacificLegal.org http://nowheretolive.org

Dr. Tim Murphy, former Congressman and author of “The Christ Cure,” discusses growing support for prayer in public schools, what it says about America today, and how Christians should think about faith, freedom, and the spiritual needs of children. https://drtimmurphy.com/about

Perry Atkinson explains what happens when you support theDove.

Robert J. Morgan, teaching pastor at The Donelson Fellowship in Nashville and author of “100 Bible Verses That Made America,” discusses how the Bible influenced America's founding and why biblical literacy remains essential as America approaches its 250th anniversary. https://www.robertjmorgan.com/

Dr. Adam Rasmussen, fellow at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, discusses what Americans believe about humanity, God, and the supernatural, and how those beliefs compare with biblical teaching. http://www.arizonachristian.edu/culturalresearchcenter

Murray Sabrin, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Finance at Ramapo College of New Jersey, discusses whether America is drifting away from the principles of its Founding Fathers and what the nation could look like by its 300th anniversary in 2076. http://MurraySabrin. Substack.com

Louie Gohmert, Former Texas Congressman and Senior Fellow of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, talks about judicial accountability and his recent visit to Capitol Hill. https://gohmert.com/

 Jim Burling, Senior Legal Council at Pacific Legal Foundation, gives the SCOTUS update. http://PacificLegal.org http://nowheretolive.org

Ivani Greppi, former spiritist medium and now a Christian author of “Cast Out,” offers her perspective on spiritual deception, the paranormal, and finding hope through faith. http://IvaniGreppi.com

Ruthie Blum, former adviser in the office of PM Benjamin Netanyahu, discusses the latest U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, the fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah, and the security challenges shaping Israel's next steps. http://www.jns.org

Steve Bonta, Executive Senior Editor at The New American magazine, discusses the growing influence of socialism in American politics, what it could mean for the 2026 midterms, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping the economy, society, and the future of work. https://thenewamerican.com/

Megan Barth, executive editor of CaliforniaGlobe.com, discusses the latest headlines. http://CaliforniaGlobe.com

Michael Busler, professor of finance at Stockton University in New Jersey, discusses the economic implications of the Iran negotiations, the outlook for inflation and energy prices, and whether healthcare and prescription drug costs can finally be brought under control. https://muckrack.com/michael-busler

Robert Spencer, director of Jihad Watch and author of “The Tragedy of Islam,” discusses the ongoing negotiations with Iran, the ideological motivations of the Iranian regime, and the West's understanding of Islam. http://jihadwatch.org

Perry Atkinson gives a ministry update from theDove.

Todd Friel, executive director of Fortis Institute, discusses the Southern Baptist Convention's recent vote on female pastors and the strong reaction to his commentary on the Obama Presidential Center. http://FortisInstitute.org