On this best-of The Reconnect, Bioethicist and theologian Scott Stiegemeyer, author of "Responding to Transgenderism in Light of God's Word," helps us look at transgender ideology, how does that go against both God's word and creation's design. Help 4 Family's Denise Shick, author of "Understanding Gender Confusion," shares her story of having a dad who tried to be a woman. How do we understand gender dysphoria well? How to we help those who struggle with it?

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Karen Ellis of the Edmiston Center helps remind us that we (both as individuals and collectively as Jesus followers) are defined by who we are in Christ and His Kingdom. When we forget that and all His promises to His people, evil flourishes. Pastor Mark Moore, co-author of "The Missing Messiah," talks about what it really means to bear the cross of Christ in our lives. Are you minimizing what Jesus meant by bearing His cross? Is Jesus just an accessory in your life, or the one ends your life so His life can live in you?

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On this best-of The Reconnect, Acton Institute's Dylan Pahman, co-editor of the "Christian Roots of American Liberty," talks about the concepts around liberty that the Founders learned from the Bible and Christian thought through the centuries. How do we love well? Our country? Those sitting next to us at church who are hurting? Cultural analyst Daniel Darling, author of "In Defense of Christian Patriotism," offers a balance to what it means to be a faithful member of God's Kingdom while also loving the country God has placed you well.

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Security Analyst Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," talks about what the FBI has discovered about those who were hoping to attack the UFC 250 event on the White House grounds last month. What is another example of nihilistic extremism? Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern - St. Paul talks about the trend of on-line degree in weeks and months. Do they offer you the real value of a formative education? And from the standpoint of a Christian education, formation and transformation is the goal!

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Carmen's best friend Jessica Lalley of Voices to Connect recounts her recent trip to Egypt and Turkey through the ministry 4G3 meeting up with Christians, many facing persecution. How do you come alongside them and those they are seeking to reach for Jesus? Are you missing your opportunities near you to reach others? Do you live a BOLO life? David Lloyd of Mission to Haiti, co-author of "Strong to the End," shares about the mission he and his family are part of in Haiti, and the loss of his son Davy and his wife when they were attacked and killed by Haitian gang members.

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Heather Zeiger of Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity talks about the "spud" cell created by scientist at the University of Minnesota that can divide and reproduce itself, well kinda. Is it really "alive?" Also, she delves into the science behind soccer, plus what happened in Venezuela that caused the earthquakes. Licensed counselor Debra Fileta of the Talk to Me, author of "People Skills," talks about how empathy is important in understanding others, even those who may have hurt you. While certain behaviors should not be excused, they can at least be understood where they came from.

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Bible teacher Carol McLeod takes us to the book of Habakkuk who, although seeing so much loss and coming sadness, still said "yet I will sing." Rejoicing is a daily act of the will. The American Bible Society's John Plake takes us deeper into the State of the Bible Survey 2026, looking at what Americans think about AI and if it can be used for better Bible engagement. Do we want sermons written by AI? How can it be used well?

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