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The World and Everything in It is an Apple Podcasts top 100 News program delivering essential headlines, field reporting, interviews, and expert analysis every weekday. Hear original coverage such as a weekly overview of every Supreme Court case, biblical cultural analysis, and key international stories.
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The World and Everything in It: September 22, 2023
On Culture Friday, Andy Stanley prepares to host a conference featuring LGBTQ-affirming speakers, Peter Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Return of the King turns 20, and Listener Feedback for September. Plus, the Friday morning news
Friday morning news: September 22, 2023
News of the day, including five GOP House members join Democrats to block a Defense spending bill for the second time and Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch steps down
Culture Friday: Counting the cost of Biblical ethics
Andy Stanley to host a conference featuring LGBTQ-affirming speakers, Kim Davis to appeal fines for causing same-sex couples “mental anguish,” and Donald Trump appears to retreat from a pro-life position
Return to Middle Earth
Peter Jackson’s film adaptation of Tolkien’s Return of the King is as stirring today as it was in theaters 20 years ago
Listener Feedback for September
Corrections and commendations on Narnia, cows in cars, and Mormonism
The World and Everything in It: September 21, 2023
World leaders at the UN General Assembly discuss climate change, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes wins its case against a hostile school district, and getting inside the mind of a high school debate judge. Plus, commentary from Cal Thomas and the Thursday morning news
Thursday morning news: September 21, 2023
News of the day, including Azerbaijan agrees to a cease-fire after firing artillery at Armenian positions in a disputed territory and President Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Concern or catastrophe?
World leaders at the UN General Assembly talk about combating climate change but ignore some important factors
Christian student group’s rights recognized by 9th Circuit
Students affiliated with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes win in court against a hostile school district in California
Kicker: When you donut lock the van…
Two black bears raid an unlocked Krispy Kreme delivery van near Anchorage, Alaska
Changing strategies
Some debate judge paradigms are moving from argumentation preferences into subject matter preferences
Cal Thomas: Cooling down for $200 trillion
The worldwide push for electric cars isn’t what consumers want … and it won’t be worth the price tag
The World and Everything in It: September 20, 2023
On Washington Wednesday, House Republicans struggle to get on the same page for a government funding plan; on World Tour, news from around the globe; and a man from Haiti faces obstacles to taking off as a missionary pilot. Plus, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney and the Wednesday morning news
Wednesday morning news: September 20, 2023
News of the day, including President Biden calls for support for Ukraine at the UN General Assembly
Washington Wednesday: Continuing without resolution
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy struggles to gain enough Republican support to pass appropriations bills
World Tour: Recovery efforts in Libya
Plus, news from Europe, the Middle East, and South America
Not yet cleared for takeoff
A missionary flight mechanic faces challenges on the ground that keep him from getting into the air
Janie B. Cheaney: Of logs and specks
Yes, trigger warnings are harmful, but conservatives shouldn’t repeat liberal mistakes
The World and Everything in It: September 19, 2023
Russian and North Korean heads of state meet to strengthen ties; Azerbaijan blocks Armenian access to a disputed border region; and in Alabama, the next generation plans family reunions. Plus, commentary from Barton Gingerich and the Tuesday morning news
Tuesday morning news: September 19, 2023
News of the day, including Americans detained by Iran return home and President Biden prepares to speak at UN General Assembly