In this episode, Pastor Joseph Parker, host of The Hour of Intercession, encourages parents to disciple their children through God's Word and tells how the upcoming 10 Commandments Speech Challenge is a good way to start. Then, AFA Vice President Ed Vitagliano explains what's behind the rift within the LGBTQ movement.

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1:00-09:03 Joseph Parker

09:12-27:21 Ed Vitagliano

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In this episode, Ariel Kraft, program director of Don't Go Alone in San Antonio, TX explains the challenges faced by young people who have aged out of the foster care system and the mentoring families who are making a difference. Then, Dr. Thom Rainer, founder and CEO of Church Answers talks about the opportunities churches have to reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

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1:00-12:04 Ariel Kraft

12:17-27:22 Dr. Thom Rainer

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In this episode, we’ll look at the ways artificial intelligence is re-shaping how we think. Dr. Renton Rathbun, host of The Renton Rathbun Show will explain how churches and institutions must have a plan on how to use AI and how parents can help children pursue wisdom over data. 

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1:00-27:219 Dr. Renton Rathbun

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In this episode, Jennifer Pepito, founder of The Peaceful Press homeschool curriculum shares some tried-and-true practices found in scripture to help mothers with the task of raising children and nurturing the home.

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1:00-27:24 Jennifer Pepito

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Book by Jennifer Pepito - Habits for a Sacred Home: 9 Practices from History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families

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In this episode, Whitney Vitagliano describes this summer's AFA Activate Summit 2026. Also, Dr. Jameson Taylor, Director of AFA’s Center for Governmental Renewal describes their recent victories across the country. 

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1:00-11:00 Whitney Vitagliano

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In this episode, Heidi Olson of Paradigm Shift Training and Consulting explains the reasons behind the rising trend in child on child assault cases and how explicit content is destroying our kids. Then, Kate Nolan shares how the Lord brought her through a dangerous health emergency and used AFR to encourage her along the way.

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1:00-15:56 Heidi Olson

16:01-27:20 Kate Nolan

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get your copy of the AFA Impact Series - The Heidi Olson Story 

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In this episode, Patricia Engler of Answers in Genesis describes her 180 day journey to 17 countries to document how Christian students held on to their faith during college. She also explains how we can defend the Christian faith against evolutionary claims. We’ll talk about her book, Prepare to Thrive: A Survival Guide for Christian Students Fighting for Faith.

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1:00-26:38 Patricia Engler

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Also by Patricia Engler, Modern Marxism: A Guide for Christians in a Woke New World

In this episode, Alexis Brown with AFA Action's Center for Governmental Renewal and Florida state Rep. Kim Kendall will explain biofeedback in schools and how it usurps parental rights. Then we’ll hear the story behind America Reads the Bible, an amazing event coming up next weekend at the Museum of the Bible. Bunni Pounds, president and founder of Christians Engaged will be our guest.

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1:00-15:08 Alexis Brown and Rep. Kim Kendall

15:17-27:13 Bunni Pounds

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In this episode, best selling author and founder of Cold Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace talks about book, Case Closed: A Detective Investigates the Resurrection. 

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1:00-27:22 J. Warner Wallace

27:23-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights

(Purchase) Book by J. Warner Wallace, Case Closed: A Detective Investigates the Resurrection

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In this episode, author Brett McCracken will tell us how our modern obsession with technology can affect us spiritually. Then, Dr. Andreas Kostenberger joins us to discuss his book, The Final Days of Jesus: The Most Important Week of the Most Important Person Who Ever Lived, and outlines the key events leading up to Jesus' triumphal entry and crucifixion. 

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1:00-11:05 Brett McCracken

11:15-27:31 Dr. Andreas Kostenberger

27:32-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights

Book by Brett McCracken - Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age

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In this episode, Aundrea Gomez with AFA Action summarizes the Trump Administration's IVF policy then offers a better way government can support higher fertility rates. Also, Dr. E. Calvin Beisner with The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation discusses the accelerating population decline in America and how a biblical worldview holds the answer.

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1:00-8:42 Aundrea Gomez

8:50-27:23 Dr. E. Calvin Beisner

27:05-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights

Registration for The Cornwall Alliance Spring Conference - https://cornwallalliance.org/conference/

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In this episode, Steve Goreham with the Climate Science Coalition of America tells how the growth of AI data Centers are impacting environmental activism and America's energy policy. Then William J. Federer, president of AmericanMinute.com., explores the life of St. Patrick and the power of the gospel to change a nation.

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01:00-12:13 Steve Goreham

12:27-27:04 William J. Federer

27:05-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights

Books by Steve Goreham - Green Breakdown: The Coming Renewable Energy Failure; and Outside the Green Box: Rethinking Sustainable Development

Book by William J. Federer - St. Patrick: The Real Story of His Life & Times from Tragedy to Triumph

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In this episode, Lana Silk with Transform Iran describes the courage of Iranian Christians and the mission to strengthen the underground church in Iran. Then, Focus on the Family’s Gary Schneeberger will tell us about the documentary, Truth Rising and the call to faithfulness at this crucial moment in time.

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01:00-15:08 Lana Silk

15:18-27:26 Gary Schneeberger

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In this episode, we’ll hear how crucial primary elections are and how iVoterGuide.com can prepare voters for the upcoming Republican primaries. AFA Vice President Walker Wildmon will join us.  Then, Dr. Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries and Dr. Kathy Koch of Celebrate Kids, Inc. will tell us how we can raise gender confident kids.

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01:00-07:55 Walker Wildmon

18:01-27:12 Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch

27:22-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights

Book - Raising Gender Confident Kids: Helping Kids Embrace their God-given Design

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In this episode, Pastor Joseph Parker tells us about the Delta Pregnancy Care and Hope Center’s ministry to mothers and their babies and the changed lives that come from it. Then, get some behind the scenes insights from staff writer Matthew White on a recent Turning Point USA event with Erika Kirk and Vice President J.D. Vance.

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01:00-18:04 Joseph Parker

18:13--27:21 Matthew White

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In this episode, veteran children's ministers Sam Luce and Hunter Williams discuss their book, How to Teach Kids Theology, and why a high view of God will impact the way kids grow in their faith. Then, Mark and Jane Neumann of LifeCampUSA will describe the amazing work God is doing in the lives of boys and girls who’ve lost a father in the military or as a first responder.

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01:00-13:33 Sam Luce and Hunter Williams

13:38-27:21 Mark and Jane Neumann

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Coming up today, David Gamboa with the ministry Elijah Rising exposes common misconceptions about human trafficking and tells how prayer-guided intervention is making a difference. Then, Stuart Kellogg, will talk about the ministry Students in Action and a powerful new curriculum to help raise a new generation of pro-life leaders.

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01:00-13:20 David Gamboa

13:27-27:07 Stuart Kellogg

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In this episode, Andrew Hopper, pastor, and author of the book Chosen: Building Your Family the Way God Builds His, will share the story of his own family’s journey through the adoption process and will explain why adoption is a real-life illustration of what God has done for us through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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01:00-27:16 Andrew Hopper

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In this episode, Monica Cole with One Million Moms describes the latest efforts to clean up entertainment media. Then, cyber security expert Britt Baskett tells how to avoid the latest AI driven scam to steal tax refunds. Also, Chris Motz of First Liberty Institute explains how Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's latest directives will restore the original mission of military chaplains.

00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction

01:00-12:00 Monica Cole

162:06-19:31 Britt Baskett

19:46-27:07 Chris Motz 

27:08-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights

Tax Fraud Article Sources

IRS

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/when-preparing-to-file-taxes-keep-an-eye-out-for-scams

TurboTax

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/security/10-steps-to-avoiding-tax-return-identity-theft/L10xQ47Gf

Recognize tax scams and fraud - https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-scams/recognize-tax-scams-and-fraud

Get an identity protection PIN (IP PIN) - https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin

Report tax fraud, a scam or law violation - https://www.irs.gov/help/report-fraud/report-tax-fraud-a-scam-or-law-violation

In this episode, we'll hear the amazing account of how God is working internationally to rescue babies from abortion and bringing the good news of Jesus through a church-based grassroots ministry. John Ensor, founder and president of PassionLife will be our guest.

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01:00-27:18 John Ensor

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