The World and Everything In It

Michael and Millie Shipe grew up in the era of “purity culture.” It was a big thing for about 20 years starting in the 1990s, and it focused on saving sex for marriage. There were conferences and purity rings and slogans, like “True Love Waits.” But a lot of people say they’ve been deeply damaged by their experience in purity culture. There’s a growing genre of books by the “survivors” of purity culture. These are often bitter tales written by ex-evangelicals who use the term “deconstruction” to describe leaving orthodox Christianity. Today on Doubletake, the rise and fall of purity culture, through the eyes of a couple who lived through some of its best features–and some of its worst. And, just a note: this episode involves relationships and sexuality. It’s not for kids. Music/audio from: CNN South Park/Comedy Central “Kiss the Girl” by Samuel E. Wright/Disney “Someday My Prince Will Come” by Adrianna Caselotti/Disney “I Survived I Kissed Dating Goodbye” by Joshua Harris “Everyday Robots” by Damon Albarn  Support WORLD News Group at wng.org/donate

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet unpacks lessons from the election, Bekah McCallum reviews a theatrical production set in Narnia, and George Grant describes J.R.R. Tolkien’s penchant for languages on Word Play. Plus, the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University, where Christian faith is thoughtfully, authentically, and joyfully applied in all areas of study and life – until all is made new. From Recapturing the Glory of Christmas. Christmas should spark worship and adoration, and R. Albert Mohler offers a book that mines the depths of the advent season, and all the theological riches God has gifted to His people. Recapturing the Glory of Christmas is a call to worship and praise. Indeed, Christmas beckons the world to come and adore the Savior King—the King exulted by the angels; the King who took on flesh; the King who deserves all glory, all honor, and all praise. And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs with a mission to connect with faith-based investors who share their vision. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

Congress elects senior leadership, the Archbishop of Canterbury steps down, and a Ukrainian soldier comes to terms with the war. Plus, Cal Thomas on tax reform, breakfast dumplings and traffic jams, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs with a mission to connect with faith-based investors who share their vision. More at ambassadorsimpact.com From Dordt University. Dordt’s student musicians enjoy opportunities to discover, develop, and share the gift of music and bring glory to God – until all is made new. And from Recapturing the Glory of Christmas. Christmas should spark worship and adoration, and R. Albert Mohler offers a book that mines the depths of the advent season, and all the theological riches God has gifted to His people. Recapturing the Glory of Christmas is a call to worship and praise. Indeed, Christmas beckons the world to come and adore the Savior King—the King exulted by the angels; the King who took on flesh; the King who deserves all glory, all honor, and all praise.

On Washington Wednesday, the President-elect’s list of Cabinet picks; on World Tour, news from Africa, Holland, the Philippines, and Mexico; and new citizens exercise the right to vote. Plus, commentary from Nathanael Blake about the call for Christians to strengthen relationships and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Recapturing the Glory of Christmas. Christmas should spark worship and adoration, and R. Albert Mohler offers a book that mines the depths of the advent season, and all the theological riches God has gifted to His people. Recapturing the Glory of Christmas is a call to worship and praise. Indeed, Christmas beckons the world to come and adore the Savior King—the King exulted by the angels; the King who took on flesh; the King who deserves all glory, all honor, and all praise.. from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs with a mission to connect with faith-based investors who share their vision. More at ambassadorsimpact.com And from Dordt University. Student-athletes in Dordt’s distinctly Christian athletic program grow as servant leaders while pursuing championships – until all is made new.

A legal battle over ministry hiring practices, the way forward for pro-lifers in Nebraska, and a Houston underground destination. Plus, Janie B. Cheney on couples who avoid starting families, monkeys on the loose, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University, where Christian faith is thoughtfully, authentically, and joyfully applied in all areas of study and life – until all is made new. From Recapturing the Glory of Christmas. Christmas should spark worship and adoration, and R. Albert Mohler offers a book that mines the depths of the advent season, and all the theological riches God has gifted to His people. Recapturing the Glory of Christmas is a call to worship and praise. Indeed, Christmas beckons the world to come and adore the Savior King—the King exulted by the angels; the King who took on flesh; the King who deserves all glory, all honor, and all praise. And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs with a mission to connect with faith-based investors who share their vision. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

Legal Docket, Facebook’s data breaches and SEC reporting; on Moneybeat, Donald Trump selects his chief of staff; on History Book, stunt journalism and a trip around the world. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs with a mission to connect with faith-based investors who share their vision. More at ambassadorsimpact.com From Dordt University. Dordt’s student musicians enjoy opportunities to discover, develop, and share the gift of music and bring glory to God – until all is made new. And from Recapturing the Glory of Christmas. Christmas should spark worship and adoration, and R. Albert Mohler offers a book that mines the depths of the advent season, and all the theological riches God has gifted to His people. Recapturing the Glory of Christmas is a call to worship and praise. Indeed, Christmas beckons the world to come and adore the Savior King—the King exulted by the angels; the King who took on flesh; the King who deserves all glory, all honor, and all praise.

WORLD Radio’s Jenny Rough was worried. Last year, her memory seemed to be slipping, and few things scared her more than descending into dementia as she got older. She also came across some recent research that tied dementia and Alzheimer's disease to a person’s ability to navigate–and Jenny has always had a little trouble with maps. Worst of all, her own mother had passed away from Parkinson’s disease a few years before. So, naturally, Jenny went for a good long hike … and got lost. On this episode of Doubletake we’re going to navigate—metaphorically and literally. We’ll explore the pathways of the human brain, hike trails in the Rocky Mountains, and journey along the road of grief. Support WORLD News Group at wng.org/donate.

On Culture Friday, Katie McCoy outlines future pro-life priorities, Chelsea Boes reviews The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and listeners pray for spiritual renewal. Plus, online detectives play “name that tune”, prayers for revival, and the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from I-Witness: Silent Night, season two of the viral podcast-based audio drama presented by Northwest Christian School Online, the only exemplary accredited Christian school in the US. Starting December 2nd, you can follow the continuing adventures of Miles and Quinn on all podcast platforms or iwitnesspod.com From Planted Gap Year, where young adults combine Bible classes, hands-on farming, and outdoor adventure. More at plantedgapyear.org. And from Covenant College in Georgia, where students are equipped by accomplished professors and known in Christ-centered community. More at covenant.edu/WORLD.

Tuesday’s election may lead to a Republican sweep, Wall Street reacts to the election, WORLD’s weekly international news roundup World Tour, and famous concession speeches from losing candidates. Plus, Cal Thomas on heavenly citizenship, listeners pray for the nation, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Covenant College in Georgia, where students are equipped by accomplished professors and known in Christ-centered community. More at covenant.edu/WORLD. From I-Witness: Silent Night, season two of the viral podcast-based audio drama presented by Northwest Christian School Online, the only exemplary accredited Christian school in the US. Starting December 2nd, you can follow the continuing adventures of Miles and Quinn on all podcast platforms or iwitnesspod.com And from Planted Gap Year, where young adults combine Bible classes, hands-on farming, and outdoor adventure. More at plantedgapyear.org.

Election Special: Field reports from swing states on Washington Wednesday and a WORLD Opinions roundtable on election defining moments and challenges. Plus, prayers for newly elected officials and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Planted Gap Year, where young adults combine Bible classes, hands-on farming, and outdoor adventure. More at plantedgapyear.org. From Covenant College in Georgia, where students are equipped by accomplished professors and known in Christ-centered community. More at covenant.edu/WORLD. And from I-Witness: Silent Night, season two of the viral podcast-based audio drama presented by Northwest Christian School Online, the only exemplary accredited Christian school in the US. Starting December 2nd, you can follow the continuing adventures of Miles and Quinn on all podcast platforms or iwitnesspod.com

Counting votes in a presidential election, the UK police crackdown on pro-lifers, and a German family on asylum in Tennessee. Plus, America’s first town to vote, WORLD listeners pray for today’s election, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from I-Witness: Silent Night, season two of the viral podcast-based audio drama presented by Northwest Christian School Online, the only exemplary accredited Christian school in the US. Starting December 2nd, you can follow the continuing adventures of Miles and Quinn on all podcast platforms or iwitnesspod.com From Planted Gap Year, where young adults combine Bible classes, hands-on farming, and outdoor adventure. More at plantedgapyear.org. And from Covenant College in Georgia, where students are equipped by accomplished professors and known in Christ-centered community. More at covenant.edu/WORLD.

Legal Docket: a case over prescription pet foods; Moneybeat: the jobs picture with strong growth in red states; History Book: an archaeologist discovers two ancient cities. And, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Covenant College in Georgia, where students are equipped by accomplished professors and known in Christ-centered community. More at covenant.edu/WORLD. From I-Witness: Silent Night, season two of the viral podcast-based audio drama presented by Northwest Christian School Online, the only exemplary accredited Christian school in the US. Starting December 2nd, you can follow the continuing adventures of Miles and Quinn on all podcast platforms or iwitnesspod.com And from Planted Gap Year, where young adults combine Bible classes, hands-on farming, and outdoor adventure. More at plantedgapyear.org

In 1968 Mallory Millett arrived in New York just in time to watch her sister Kate Millett turn into an icon of the radical Second Wave feminist movement. At first, Mallory thought of herself as a feminist. But soon Mallory began to realize that feminism wasn’t quite what she thought: “I’d been brought into something very, very weird.” And the weirdness is still around. In fact, Mallory says that Kate’s radical ideas have shaped a new narrative about what it means to be a woman. In fact, says Mallory, these ideas have “taken over the world. Kate has taken over the world.” So today, a story about a woman who took a journey with her sister, only to realize that she’d been led into some very dark places. Support WORLD at wng.org/donate.

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet discusses AI, religious freedom, and public faith; Here is tall on nostalgia but short on story; and a call to specific prayers this election cycleon Ask the Editor. Plus, a small coin with a hefty price tag and the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Peter Davidson lost his parents as a child, but decades later, a shocking phone call changed his life. Episode eighty-nine at compelledpodcast.com From Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with making wise strategic decisions while shaping business in God-glorifying ways. More at dordt.edu/MBA. And from BibleMesh. Trusted theological training without leaving your local church. More at biblemesh.com/world.

Industries experience shortages after Hurricane Helene, controlling social media misinformation, and a new season of Doubletake. Plus, Cal Thomas on an iconic campaign speech, a celebrity look-alike contest, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from BibleMesh. Trusted theological training without leaving your local church. More at biblemesh.com/world. From Compelled Podcast. Peter Davidson lost his parents as a child, but decades later, a shocking phone call changed his life. Episode eighty-nine at compelledpodcast.com And from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides Christian training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/MPA.

On Washington Wednesday, investigating election integrity; on World Tour, news from Uganda, the Philippines, Peru, and Germany; and a former law enforcement agent talks crime statistics. Plus, Daniel Darling on preserving democracy and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with making wise strategic decisions while shaping business in God-glorifying ways. More at dordt.edu/MBA. From BibleMesh. Trusted theological training without leaving your local church. More at biblemesh.com/world. And from Compelled Podcast. Peter Davidson lost his parents as a child, but decades later, a shocking phone call changed his life. Episode eighty-nine at compelledpodcast.com

Israel hits Iran with a targeted counter strike, how Sudan’s humanitarian crisis has gone from bad to worse, and a Russian family seeks U.S. asylum. Plus, Janie B. Cheney on the things that scare us, a cheesy robbery, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Peter Davidson lost his parents as a child, but decades later, a shocking phone call changed his life. Episode eighty-nine at compelledpodcast.com From Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides Christian training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/MPA. And from BibleMesh. Trusted theological training without leaving your local church. More at biblemesh.com/world.

Legal Docket: the Supreme Court considers a unique death penalty case; Moneybeat: David Bahnsen looks at the potential policy effects post-election; History Book: the backstory to one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes in modern history. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from BibleMesh. Trusted theological training without leaving your local church. More at biblemesh.com From Compelled Podcast. Peter Davidson lost his parents as a child, but decades later, a shocking phone call changed his life. Episode eighty-nine at compelledpodcast.com And from Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with making wise strategic decisions while shaping business in God-glorifying ways. More at dordt.edu/MBA.

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet on abortion statistics since the Dobbs decision, a review of the thriller Conclave, and October’s listener feedback. Plus, a father and son make NBA history and the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from The Master’s University. The Master’s University offers over 150 programs, all designed to disciple the next generation toward lives of faithfulness to The Master, Jesus Christ. We equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need for their careers, while cultivating their spiritual growth, moral character, and leadership skills as they seek to glorify the Lord. If you’re looking for an education uncompromisingly rooted in Christ and Scripture, we want to meet you. Learn more at masters.edu. From the Popcorn Theology Podcast, exploring films and shows through a biblical worldview for themes that reflect the greatest storyteller. On Youtube, podcast apps, and PopcornTheology.com. And from Compelled Podcast. Tom Tarrants was a radical KKK terrorist who planned to murder a Jewish family. Instead, he walked into an ambush. Episode 87 at CompelledPodcast.com.

California hopes to reduce crime and homelessness through Proposition 36, China pressures Taiwan, and small businesses find their niche in a competitive marketplace. Plus, a hiker falls into a volcano, Cal Thomas on Florida considering legalizing marijuana, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Tom Tarrants was a radical KKK terrorist who planned to murder a Jewish family. Instead, he walked into an ambush. Episode 87 at CompelledPodcast.com. From The Master’s University. The Master’s University offers over 150 programs, all designed to disciple the next generation toward lives of faithfulness to The Master, Jesus Christ. We equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need for their careers, while cultivating their spiritual growth, moral character, and leadership skills as they seek to glorify the Lord. If you’re looking for an education uncompromisingly rooted in Christ and Scripture, we want to meet you. Learn more at masters.edu. And from the Popcorn Theology Podcast, exploring films and shows through a biblical worldview for themes that reflect the greatest storyteller. On Youtube, podcast apps, and PopcornTheology.com.