Let's Talk With Mark Elfstrand

In the United States, flu shots are recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older. Good idea or not? Dr. Holly Austin offers her professional opinion. Josh Weidmann uncovers the real risks of the occult and witchcraft. Later, Lance Witt explains how to develop teams that are spiritually healthy from his book 'High Impact Teams'.

A Christian apologetics group will be able to display pro-life and other messages freely at a state university. Alliance Defending Freedom made the difference. Attorney Jim Campbell has details. Mark Gregston of Heartlight Ministries looks at morality and beliefs of Generation Z. Later, Gil Mertz offers ways to find forgiveness from his book 'Forgive Your Way to Freedom'.

The book 'Living Beloved' offers young mothers a chance to grow in their identity as God's children simply by observing their own little ones. Author Erin Hawley shares how. Dr. Mark Caleb Smith looks at why college students are developing PTSD after the 2016 election. Later, a discussion on the five marks of a man.

The Christian Community Development Association has an upcoming event that promotes discussions to build better communities. Noel Castellanos gives details. Latayne Scott offers her insight into why Mormon's have decided to drop the name Mormon from their church. Later, Tyler Reagin provides steps to begin knowing your truest self from his book 'The Life Giving Leader'.

The murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi Arabian persons has sparked outrage. Cedarville University professor Glen Deurr discusses this story and migrant immigration. Dr. Carl Trueman takes issues with activists demanding re-education for non LGBT supporters. Later, Jason Cruise provides a blueprint for Dad's to raise sons in the thick of it.

The Southern Evangelical Seminary recently held a conference on apologetics 'Learning How to Successfully Defend Our Faith'. Dr. Richard Land has conference highlights to share. Paige Cunningham presents the ethical considerations of choosing a baby's eye color. And then, Dr. Robert Wolgemuth discusses the lies men believe and the truth that sets them free.

The movie 'Gosnell' tells the story of America's most prolific serial killer. Focus on the Family's Adam Holtz documents the significance of this film. Dr. Cal Beisner explains how hurricanes convinced people that climate change is real. Later Michael Guillen warns the future is already here in his book 'The End of Life as We Know It'.

Moody Bible Institute has been praying for months about a new president. They found him in their virtual back yard. Pastor Mark Jobe discusses his new role. Ed Stetzer offers cautions on what is okay and not okay to for social media posts. Later, Will Ford and Matt Lockett speak engagingly on Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of equality.

Former NFL quarterback Jeff Kemp is known for his wide-open faith in God. Jeff gives us a preview of his upcoming talk this weekend in Naperville. Eric Metaxas give us chuckles from his new children's book 'Donald Drains the Swamp'. Then later, Dr. Jim Garlow discusses six urgent steps to save you, your family and our country.

There remains a missing piece in the accusations against Justice Kavanaugh. What did happen to Dr. Ford? Is it possible she's dealing with false memory syndrome? Dr. Shane Creado explains this phenomena. Jennifer Marshall provides a Heritage Foundation update. Later, Dr. Russell Moore explains how the cross reshapes the home from his book 'The Storm-Tossed Family'.

If the Presidential election were to be held today would evangelicals support Donald Trump the same way they did in 2016? We'll discuss how pastors would respond. Julie Roys is back with perspective on our changing culture. Then later, Heath Adamson discusses awakening to God's presence when he feels far away in his book 'Grace in the Valley'.

In Scotland there was a recent anti-bigot campaign that was really more of an anti-Christian campaign. Focus on the Family's Glenn Stanton shares what happened. Dr. Ryan Burge discusses whether America is or is not on the brink of another Civil War. Later, Dr. Douglas Groothius transparently discusses finding God as dementia pulled his loved one into darkness.

Gospel for Asia is committed to spreading the good news in difficult places. Daniel Yohannan explains how to receive Gospel for Asia's free resource 'Revolution in World Missions'. Dr. Don Kistler dives into why a Christian musician suddenly became an atheist. Then later, Dr. Ken Barnes gives historical perspective on the moral roots of capitalism and how to reclaim it.

Christian Community Development Association is a movement that began in Chicago. Their annual national will be held here soon. Q Nellum and Jordan Anderson discuss this year's CCDA theme 'Rooted'. Dr. Bryan Litfin shares insights into why Protestants avoid discussing exorcisms. Later, Jonathan Dodson explores knowing the Spirit who creates, sustains and transforms everything.

The new television season is well under way. What are some of the most family-friendly programs in the fall TV lineup? Christopher Gildemesiter from the Parent's Television Council highlights. Dan Proft weighs in on Bruce Rauner self-identifying as a centrist. Later, Os Guinness details how America is suffering it's gravest crisis since the the Civil War.

Most ministry workers and other Christians will spend at least some of the next year trying to restore someone. Discover how Nehemiah has inspiration for that project. Greg Forster details the upcoming Faith at Works Summit. Then later, David Limbaugh explores the teachings of the Apostle Paul in growing the church in his book 'Jesus Is Risen'.

Millenials are causing the divorce rate in the US to plummet. Focus on the Family's Lisa Anderson offers perspective as to why. Also its Columbus Day. Good guy? Bad guy? We'll discuss. Later, Sheila Walsh helps women overcome struggles and pain by changing the way they think about God and recognize its okay not to be okay.

Should a company fire 10% of its work-force each year? Many companies do. Corporate trainer John Blumberg address's this question. Talk show host Michael Medved steps up to comment on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing. Later Lindsey Dennis shares her powerful story of moving from devastating loss to unimaginable hope as described in her book 'Buried Dreams'.

Each day there seems to be new adversity for Christ followers. Today on 'Let's Talk', we'll hear the latest from Jennifer Marshall of The Heritage Foundation. What impact will the Kavanaugh/Ford testimonies have on the upcoming election? Dr. Paul Bonicelli weighs in. Later, ministry leader Ed Stetzer walks us through how to bring our best when the world is at its worst.

Jesus showed great anger against the money changers when he cleared the temple. But was Jesus anti-finance? Jerry Bowyer shares his perspective. Sarah M. Wells offers a valuable spiritual growth resource with her 'Family Bible Devotional'. Later, Dr. Erwin Lutzer encourages heeding the call to be a light in the darkness with ways to maintain faith amidst pagan culture.