In the World

- Season 1

(2018)

The panel discusses (1) the calls for a boycott of Nike products over their recent advertisement featuring Colin Kaepernick, (2) a court ruling in Pennsylvania allowing atheists to deliver invocations at the state legislature, and (3) a Mr. Rogers themed block party thrown by a church in Tennessee.

The panel discusses (1) Judge Brett Kavanaugh is nominated for the U.S. Supreme Court, (2) a high school in Michigan has put and end to prayer circles led by students and parents, and (3) a teen boy from Indonesia credits the Bible and prayer with helping him survive while adrift at sea.

The panel discusses: (1) the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections, (2) the migrant caravan is heading for the U.S. border, and (3) Asia Bibi has been acquitted of blasphemy in Pakistan but still faces problems.

The stories up for discussion are: (1) Woman calls 911 on parents for asking her to church; (2) Belgian doctor indicted for illegally euthanizing patients; and (3) California college students say "Veggie Tales" is racist. We also have a brief bonus story this month: Tyler Trent receives Disney Spirit Award.

The stories up for discussion this month are: (1) Federal government shuts down amid wall disagreement; (2) United Church of Canada lets atheist pastor stay in pulpit; and (3) Purdue "Superfan" Tyler Trent passes away from bone cancer.

The stories up for discussion this month are: (1) Pressure mounts on three top Virginia officials to resign; (2) Court allows Christian student group to have Christian leaders; and (3) Senator Booker asks judicial nominee her opinion on sin.

The stories up for discussion are: (1) "Momo Challenge" turns out to be a frightening fake; (2) Fourth grade student made to remove ashes from forehead; and (3) Innocent man on death row feels called to share the gospel.

The stories up for discussion are: (1) UK Home Office says Christianity is not "peaceful"; (2) After prayer by evangelist, boy healed of chronic illness; and (3) Prime Minister asks for delay of Brexit deadline.

The stories up for discussion are: (1) Hollywood and crowdfunding yield very different programs; (2) Former student warns of professors "predatory" on faith; and (3) Study finds mothers influence faith more than fathers.

The stories up for discussion are: (1) After 74 years, twin brothers killed at D-Day rest together; (2) Sweden gives theology test to Christian Asylum seekers ; and (3) Duranice Pace heart warming story shakes up Steve Harvey.

The stories up for discussion are: (1) The new conservative Supreme Court majority has not always been predictably conservative; (2) A Christian graphic designer is dis-invited from a graphic design conference because of his faith ; and (3) Texas church raises $30K but turns it into paying off $4 million in medical debt for people in need.

The stories up for discussion are: (1) Weekend shootings in El Paso and Dayton; (2) Soccer player Carson Pickett bonds with 21-month old fan ; and (3) North American Lutheran Church elects new Bishop.