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This hour we look at some of the stories making headlines before diving into a very troubling report that has identified a marked uptick in hostile actions against churches. Why the increase? Who is doing it? We will answer those questions and more. Then, we round out the hour clarifying the real issues behind the Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos and what it means for IVF going forward.
Pastors or ministry leaders know that one of today's greatest challenges is how to minister to people impacted by homosexuality, transgender, or gender identity issues. How do we care for families, disciple those who struggle, and answer relevant cultural and theological questions surrounding LGBTQ concerns while remaining true to Biblical truth and the gospel message of transformation? Our guest will offer sound Biblical instruction on how to handle one of the biggest cultural controversies in a godly way.
Jody Hice serves as Senior Vice President at the Family Research Council. Previously he served as the representative of Georgia’s 10th Congressional District for 8 years. Born in Atlanta and raised in Tucker, Georgia, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Asbury College, a Master’s of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary. Jody served as a pastor in Texas and Georgia for almost 25 years, and hosted The Jody Hice Show, a conservative talk radio program for 11 years, reaching over 400 radio stations. While in office, Jody served on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the House Committee on Natural Resources. In addition, at different points during his congressional tenure, he served as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations.
Emma Waters is a Research Associate for the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion and Family at The Heritage Foundation. Her work focuses on marriage and family, sex and gender, and assisted reproductive technology policy. Waters is also a Visiting Fellow with Independent Women’s Forum and a monthly contributor with World magazine. Prior to this, she worked as the Coalitions Manager of American Moment and periodically cohosted their podcast, Moment of Truth. Previously, she worked as a Research Intern with the Institute for Family Studies and a Research Consultant for the Realignment Podcast. In 2021, she won the American Enterprise Institutes’ Young Scholars Award where she wrote and published an in-depth paper on child support policy in the state of Tennessee, including qualitative interviews with 25 nonresident fathers. Her work may be found in Fox News, Newsweek, RealClear Policy, RealClear Health, The Federalist, the Institute for Family Studies, Problematic Women podcast, The American Conservative, The American Mind, The Daily Signal, Washington Examiner, Washington Times, and more. She graduated Valedictorian of Lee University with a double major in Political Science and Biblical & Theological Studies.
Joe Dallas is an author, conference speaker, and ordained pastoral counselor. He directs a Biblical counseling ministry for those dealing with sexual and relational problems, and with their families as well. He received his Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling from Vision University, San Diego, CA and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is also the author of the daily blog Joe Dallas Online.Joe has authored six books on human sexuality from the Christian perspective, including Desires in Conflict (Harvest House 1991)The Game Plan (Thomas Nelson Publishing 2005) When Homosexuality Hits Home (Harvest House 2004) Five Steps to Breaking Free from Porn (Harvest House 2013) and his latest, Speaking of Homosexuality (Baker 2016).He is a contributing writer for The Christian Research Journal, and his articles have appeared in Christianity Today,(cover story June 1993) The Journal of Christian Healing and The Southern California Christian Times. His work has also been featured in The Los Angeles Times, Moody Monthly, New Man Magazine and The Boston Globe. For over three years Joe taught and conducted the nationally recognized Every Man’s Battle 5-Day conference as the originating Program Director, and from 1991 to 1993, he served as the President of Exodus International. He was a regularly featured speaker with the Focus on the Family Love Won Out conference.