Along with reviews of "Superman" and "Jurassic World Rebirth," "Plugged In's Adam Holz looks at some of the new, raw, gut-level "worship" music coming from people like Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake that are getting a large following outside of regular Christian music circles. He also talks about pity-marketing, which sometimes can be a scam. Plus, with gardening and farmer's markets aplenty, Carmen asks what are you planting in your life and in the lives of those around you?

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Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and podcast seeks to help us not make sitting at Jesus' feet and serving Jesus in opposition to each other. We are invited into both! We need both! Chris Martin, author of "A Wolf in Their Pocket," reflects on reading the book "Abundance," and how we often fall into ditches when it comes to decision-making because we often are trying to accomplish too many goals that can be in conflict.

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Bible teacher Carol McLeod helps us see how because of what God gives you in making your His child in Jesus, it provides a wholeness, a completeness, a true peace that empowers you to live for Him and His ways. Hospital chaplain Walter Hill, author of "Amazed Again," talks about walking with people in their dark moments of loss or impending loss, and being a gracious presence that points them to God.

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Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith looks at the recent decision by the IRS not to prohibit churches and pastors from endorsing political candidates and parties. Mark and Carmen discuss why, although it might be legal now for pastors to do so, it might not be wise or helpful. Stacy Lamb of Convoy of Hope offers insights to the needs in the hill country of Texas that was it by severe flash flooding, and what Convoy of Hope and other relief organizations are doing to bring relief.

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Science writer Heather Zieger, research analyst for The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity, talks about her connection with those affected by the flooding in Texas. She also explains why the flash flooding was so devastating. She also talks about how to keep our brains healthy and even keep your brains growing. Transform Iran's Lana Silk updates us on the situation for Christians in Iran as the Islamic government is turning on its own people in the wake of their war with Israel.

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Austin Gravley, social media manager for The Gospel Coalition, talks about the privacy and safety concerns around smart glasses, and what churches and Christians can do in figuring out a policy for use in churches. He also addresses the concerns of AI being used to scam church members. Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News helps us see what's happening in places like Afghanistan, Iran, and Yemen, and how Christians are bearing up.

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Retired Major General Jack Briggs talks about the importance of being equipped daily and being rooted deeply in God's principles, so when tough times arise you can make the needed decisions. Dr. Pamela Pyle, author of "Anticipating Heaven," addresses the tragedy in Texas. She helps prepare us for when such tragedies arise in your community and how we can be ready to offer practical and spiritual help.

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