So much change and challenge on the world scene today causes the average person to spin in circles, wondering what’s next. On this 4th of July weekend, Americans should stop and look to God with thanks as they look back on more than two centuries of history. By remembering America’s legacy, we are better positioned to live it today. David Barton, Founder and President of WallBuilders, challenges us to reflect on and embrace with boldness the Biblical convictions that guided our nation’s founders.

Once the steel capital of the world, Pittsburgh has become known as a place where God is at work. By examining the stories of God’s transformative power from this single locale, we are reminded to look around and take note of God’s work in our lives and communities. An awareness of God’s presence and purpose helps us to be faithful. But even when we fail, God is faithful still, and His help is only a prayer away.

The gripping story of a leader in the dreaded White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan whose transformation in Christ altered his agenda. Once entrenched in racism and hatred, Tarrants has become a leader for reconciliation and love. Tom has aligned his life with the priorities most on the heart of God, and he now challenges us to embrace a vision for unity and respect that can guide our interactions and reshape the country.

The world around us seems to be coming apart at the seams through fractured hopes and polarizing agendas in political, religious, and social realms. Rather than working together as a people, we often work against one another for our specialized causes. What steps can you and I take to make the world a better place? Jake Meador, author of an influential online magazine offers practical insights and suggestions.

Ministries and organizations cannot rise higher than their leaders. Thus, the high calling on those who lead. But did you consider that anyone who influences another person is exhibiting leadership? Both the Church and our cultural institutions are in desperate need of strong leaders at all levels. Richard Blackaby, president of Blackaby Ministries, offers insights to help each of us realize our leadership potential and practical steps by which we can encourage others to do the same.

Why is a basic understanding of philosophy important for your life today? Where did this “study of wisdom” come from and how did it change through the generations? How does philosophy connect with theology, the study of God? How did the early Christians engage with the world around them through the use of philosophy? What philosophies should you embrace? Which should you avoid? What makes some philosophers seem so disconnected from real life? How can sound philosophy improve your life? Tune in to tune up your mind with God’s wisdom.

Learn what it was like to live in ancient Rome, in the days of Jesus, Paul, and the early Christians. Did you know that: Abortion and infanticide were a regular part of life? Nearly everyone in Rome was expected to go to the public baths? Slaves would be difficult to identify by outward appearance? Most people were not Roman citizens and could not register their marriages? Romans had patrons, typically older and richer citizens, assigned to help them in time of need? Tune in for important insights from James Papandrea, PhD, an expert on ancient Roman society.

Learn about the spread of Christianity through history and how that history directly impacts our day. Eugene Bach brings this history to life through his own life journey and travels. Deepening your understanding of what God has done and is doing on a practical level will inspire you to take your part more fully in the great task of the Great Commission.