The World and Everything In It

DoubleTake: The kidnapping of Kayla Mueller, Part III

By late 2014 the Muellers knew their daughter was still alive, but things just kept going wrongAdditional support comes from The Voice of the Martyrs. Pastor Richard Wurmbrand was imprisoned a total of 14 years in Communist Romania for his faith in Christ. Upon his release, he and his wife, Sabina, founded The Voice of the Martyrs to help the families of imprisoned Christians in Communist nations and other countries where Christians are persecuted for their faith. Today, VOM works in more than 70 hostile areas and restricted nations. More information is available at vom.org/SaturdaySpecial.

DoubleTake: The kidnapping of Kayla Mueller, Part II

In 2013 the ISIS Beatles were holding Carl and Marsha Mueller’s daughter in Syria, and now the negotiations have begunAdditional support comes from The Voice of the Martyrs. Pastor Richard Wurmbrand was imprisoned a total of 14 years in Communist Romania for his faith in Christ. Upon his release, he and his wife, Sabina, founded The Voice of the Martyrs to help the families of imprisoned Christians in Communist nations and other countries where Christians are persecuted for their faith. Today, VOM works in more than 70 hostile areas and restricted nations. More information is available at vom.org/SaturdaySpecial.

8.21.26 Lindsay Clancy’s trial, The Magic Faraway Tree, and a conversation with Michael Milton

On Culture Friday: John Stonestreet considers what the Lindsay Clancy trial is being made to say about motherhood. The Magic Faraway Tree invites families to rediscover wonder. Plus: theologian and artist Michael Milton shares three books that shaped his calling, and the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ascend by Unbound. A higher education program focused on practical skill development and career preparation.  beunbound.us/worldFrom World Watch, a 10-minute daily news program that explores current events for students 5-12th grade. This high-energy show connects learners to the present, history and communities around the world. Join 40,000 Christian families that utilize World Watch as a tool to foster curiosity and have conversations about today’s news as a discipleship rhythm within their families. “Whatever the news, the purpose of the Lord will stand!” First time? Take advantage of a 30-days free trial at worldwatch.news/podcast Not ready to sign up? Check out a free episode at https://get.worldwatch.news/free-episodeAnd from St. Dunstan's Academy, a boarding school launching Fall 2027. Accepting ninth and tenth grade boys. stdunstansacademy.org

8.20.26 Ukraine’s drone war, billing for transgender procedures, and Lance Cowan’s three albums

Ukraine’s drone war reaches deeper into Russia as faster attacks leave Kyiv residents less time to find shelter. Federal officials investigate questionable billing for transgender procedures on minors, and a longtime music publicist Lance Cowan releases the songs he set aside for his family. Plus: police branch out against distracted driving, David Closson considers how algae acquired a constituency, and the Thursday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from St. Dunstan's Academy, a boarding school launching Fall 2027. Accepting ninth and tenth grade boys. stdunstansacademy.org From Ascend by Unbound. A higher education program focused on practical skill development and career preparation.  beunbound.us/worldAnd from World Watch, a 10-minute daily news program that explores current events for students 5-12th grade. This high-energy show connects learners to the present, history and communities around the world. Join 40,000 Christian families that utilize World Watch as a tool to foster curiosity and have conversations about today’s news as a discipleship rhythm within their families. “Whatever the news, the purpose of the Lord will stand!” First time? Take advantage of a 30-days free trial at worldwatch.news/podcast Not ready to sign up? Check out a free episode at https://get.worldwatch.news/free-episode

8.19.26 Florida’s socialist wave, Colombia’s deadly earthquake, and Christian actors on Broadway

Washington Wednesday: Hunter Baker weighs a socialist wave meeting a wall in Florida. Also: Colombia’s new president faces a deadly earthquake three days into office; and Christian actors navigate calling and conviction on Broadway. Plus: goats dodge a bus fare, Cal Thomas remembers Chuck Colson’s prison legacy, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from World Watch, a 10-minute daily news program that explores current events for students 5-12th grade. This high-energy show connects learners to the present, history and communities around the world. Join 40,000 Christian families that utilize World Watch as a tool to foster curiosity and have conversations about today’s news as a discipleship rhythm within their families. “Whatever the news, the purpose of the Lord will stand!” First time? Take advantage of a 30-days free trial at worldwatch.news/podcastNot ready to sign up? Check out a free episode at https://get.worldwatch.news/free-episodeFrom St. Dunstan's Academy. Classical education, building arts, and Christian formation. Real Life, No Screens. stdunstansacademy.org And from Ascend by Unbound. A higher education program focused on practical skill development and career preparation.  beunbound.us/world