Point of View Radio Talk Show

Monday, July 20, 2015 On Point of View today, Kerby is joined by Ron Rhodes, president of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries, to discuss his book Conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses. In the second hour, Kerby speaks with Marybeth Hicks, founder and editor of OntheCulture.com, about her book Teachable Moments: Using Everyday Encounters with Media and Culture to Instill Conscience, Character, and Faith.      

Friday, July 17, 2015 It’s our Weekend Edition show and joining Kerby today are Penna Dexter and Debbie Georgatos. They will give you their point of view on the issues that made the news this week.        

Thursday, July 16, 2015 Today, we welcome back to the show, Dr. John Zmirak. Zmirak is a contributing senior editor of The Stream. He joins us to discuss his recently published article, If the Feds Demand Same-Sex Marriage, What Will Our Pastors Do?  This article examines the difficulties that churches, church leaders and religious institutions will face in the event that the government requires them to acknowledge or officiate  same-sex marriages. Our second hour guest is author and pastor, Tim Challies.  Tim, serves as a pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Toronto, Ontario, he is a book reviewer for WORLD magazine, co-founder of Cruciform Press. Tim discusses his book, The Next Story: Life and Faith after the Digital Explosion. Through his book he explains how and why our society has become reliant on digital technology, what it means for our lives, and how it impacts the Christian faith.      

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 On Point of View today, Kerby welcomes in-studio, author, Avi Lipkin. Avi discusses his book, Islamic Rivalry: ISIS and Iran Are Fighting For the Heart of Islamic Identity. In the second hour, founder of Christian Action Network, a non-profit public advocacy and education group based in Lynchburg, Virginia, Martin Mawyer joins us to discuss a documentary, Europe’s Last Stand – America’s Final Warning. This documentary examines the Islamic invasion of Western Europe and its threat to European democracy, freedoms, culture and history.      

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 In the first hour on the show today, Kerby will talk about yet another government overreach, the Fair Housing Rule. He will explain how it will work and how it will affect home owners and property owners. He will also talk about the issue of the abortion industries’ hypocrisy in relation to abortion advocates arguing that women’s health is dependent on mere access to abortion clinics, regardless of their condition. In the second hour we chat with author and professor of biblical and practical theology at Vanguard University of Southern California, Gary Tyra. He tells us more about his book, Pursuing Moral Faithfulness. Through his book, Tyra argues that Christians can have confidence in their Christ-centered, Spirit-enabled ability to discern and do the will of God in any moral situation.    

Monday, July 13, 2015 Today on Point of View, Kerby welcomes Laurie Cardoza-Moore, founder and president of Proclaiming Justice to The Nations, a pro Israel, Christian organization that is leading the fight against boycott sanctions against Israel. Laurie is also a Special Envoy to the UN on Israel Affairs. She will tell us more about the fight against anti-Semetism and educate us as Christians about our Biblical responsibility to stand with our Jewish brethren and the State of Israel. In the second hour, we hear from Lou Ureneck, professor of journalism at Boston University, he discusses his book, The Great Fire which is about the first Christian genocide of the 20th century. The book tells the story of Reverend Asa K. Jennings who arranged the evacuation of the city of Smyrna (Turkey) after it was burned.        

Friday, July 10, 2015 Happy Friday, we are back to our normal Weekend Edition format today and joining Kerby around the table are Penna Dexter and Kelly Shackelford. They’ll break down items that made the news this week and also welcome your calls. Call us at 800-351-1212 with your comment or questions.        

Thursday, July 9, 2015 Our first hour guest today is Dr. Leslie Wickman former astronaut and Hubble Space Telescope engineer. Dr. Wickman tells us more about her book, God of the Big Bang: How Modern Science Affirms the Creator. Scientific evidence strongly suggests that our universe had a beginning: the big bang. What does this mean for those who believe in God? In her book, Dr.Wickman explores pressing questions about the harmony and reconciliation of faith and science and highlights connections between science and faith, showing how modern science affirms a Creator. As Planned Parenthood celebrates the anniversary of the  Supreme Court decision that is credited with opening the door to legalizing abortion while suing states like Arizona for passing laws requiring doctors to provide more information and options to women seeking the procedure our second hour guest, Amelia Hamilton, a contributing associate editor for The Stream, shares the other side of the story. Hamilton relates the the raw and honest testimony of Tina, a woman she met through work, who was manipulated into having an abortion and left with a lifelong regret.        

Wednesday, July 8, 2015 On Point of View today, Kerby welcomes author, Carolyn Custis James. Carolyn is president of WhitbyForum, a ministry dedicated to addressing the deeper needs which confront both women and men as they endeavor to extend God’s kingdom together in a messy and complicated world. Today, Carolyn discusses her book, Malestrom: Manhood Swept into the Currents of a Changing World. Through this book, Carolyn builds and expands on her previous books and explores the idea of manhood, offering a revolutionary global vision for men. Carolyn reveals how Western culture’s narrow definitions of manhood and the oppressive patriarchy of the Old Testament are challenged by God’s original vision for men.      

Tuesday, July 7, 2015 Joining us on the show today is Johnnie Moore, author and humanitarian. Johnnie further discusses the issue of  his book, Defying ISIS  and the wave of murder and terror that has continued to roll across the Middle East. In the second hour, Michael Farris, who is the Chancellor of Patrick Henry College and Chairman of the Home School Legal Defense Association.He discusses  his book, The History of Religious Liberty.    

Monday, July 6, 2015 On Point of View today, Kerby is joined by Dr. Mark Bauerlein, editor of the new book, The State of the American Mind. A nationally renowned writer and social critic, Mark Bauerlein is Senior Editor at First Things and Professor of English at Emory University. Since the Supreme Court’s recent decision to legalize gay marriage, people have been wondering how Christians will respond to this culture shift. How will Christians react to this new ruling? Will some continue to claim homosexuality is a sin?  Our second hour guest, Dr. Denny Burk—professor, pastor, and author of What is the Meaning of Sex? has been a steady voice speaking into the current social climate through interviews and articles on the topics of gender and sexuality.          

Friday, July 3, 2015 Today on Point of View, Kerby speaks with author and social critic, Dr. Os Guinness, about his book "Renaissance: The Power of the Gospel However Dark the Times." In the second hour, Kerby talks to Professor of Education at Claremont Graduate University, Dr. Mary Poplin, about her book "Is Reality Secular."        

Thursday, July 2, 2015 Kerby welcomes Troy Carl, vice president of Faith Comes By Hearing. Troy tells us more about the Military BibleStick (MBS), a small digital audio player pre-loaded with the New Testament and specially selected Psalms for U.S. troops. The device is about the size of a pack of gum and is rugged enough to withstand tough weather conditions, can be used in low-light situations and easily fits into uniform pockets. Up next is Gene Policinski of the Newseum Institute. He talks about the State of the First Amendment survey. In the second hours we hear from George Yancey (PhD, University of Texas) who is professor of sociology at the University of North Texas, specializing in race/ethnicity, biracial families and anti-Christian bias. He discusses his book, Hostile Environment.          

Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Today on Point of View Kerby will continue the discussion on the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage. In the second hour, we chat with journalist and author, Chris Mitchell about his book, Destination Jerusalem: ISIS “Convert Or Die,” Christian Persecution And Preparing For The Days Ahead.        

Tuesday, June 30, 2015 Since Friday is a holiday we are bringing you our Weekend Edition show a little earlier this week. Joining Kerby and Penna  in the first hour today is Liberty Institute’s, Kelly Shackelford. Together they will further unwrap the issue of the Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage and how it will affect our religious liberty. In the second hour, Gary Bauer, president of American Values joins us to weigh in on the Supreme Court’s rulings.