The World and Everything In It

WORLD Radio host Mary Reichard speaks with Gregory Athnos, author of Silent Voices: Meditations for Holy Week. WORLD featured a portion of this interview during Friday's program, this is their full conversation. Audio excerpts from Silent Voices read by Jon Gauger. WORLD's Emma Eicher and Paul Butler edited and produced this segment. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.

On Culture Friday, Britain’s legal definition of woman; timeless themes of a Disney classic, and reflections on the crucifixion. Plus, the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com And from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/world

The approaching deadline for REAL IDs, proposed restrictions for homeschoolers, and stopping a criminal network. Plus, a government official admits tax perplexity, Cal Thomas on the USPS, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/world And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

On Washington Wednesday, the U.S. House and Senate face-off over spending cuts; on World Tour, news from Gabon, Ecuador, Spain, and Holland; and Mumford & Sons return to their musical roots. Plus, elephants respond to an earthquake, Janie B. Cheaney on a theology of clothing, and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. ​​Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com And from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/world

The U.S. and Iran meet for nuclear talks, cracking down on junk food, and listening for healthy soil. Plus, Brad Littlejohn on demographic decline, unwelcome guests in the press gallery, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/world And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

On Legal Docket, religious protections for ministry work; on Moneybeat, why the trade war isn’t over; and on History Book, small town teens challenge a dancing ban. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com And from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/world

March 31, 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of Terri Schiavo's death. WORLD Radio is commemorating her death by presenting a remastered version of our true-crime podcast Lawless. Strapped for cash, Michael Schiavo and the Schindlers are desperately looking for a way to fund Terri's rehab. They set their sights on winning a malpractice lawsuit against Terri's former doctor, hoping the settlement will take care of all their money problems. But you know what they say about money: it changes everything. The World and Everything in It and Lawless is made possible by listeners like you. To support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth, visit wng.org/donate. Thank you.

March 31, 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of Terri Schiavo's death. WORLD Radio is commemorating her death by presenting a remastered version of our true-crime podcast Lawless. Just weeks ago, Michael Schiavo and the Schindlers stood arm in arm, united in their desire to care for Terri. But after the Valentine’s Day fight, their relationship is in pieces. And Terri’s meticulous care—the manicures, the walks, the therapy—it all vanishes. The World and Everything in It and Lawless is made possible by listeners like you. To support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth, visit wng.org/donate. Thank you.

On Culture Friday, Andrew Walker discusses the church’s lack of leadership, Arsenio Orteza highlights two legendary vocalists, and on Word Play George Grant remembers the dictionary that set the standard. Plus, the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University, where 100% of pre-PT students are accepted into Physical Therapy school. Dordt.edu. From Evangelism Explosion International. Helping believers share the good news of Jesus with the world. EvangelismExplosion.org And from the Colson Fellows Program—a nine-month journey equipping Christians with clarity and courage to navigate today’s culture. colsonfellows.org/world

States reconsider fluoride, international freedom of expression, and reclaiming lost luggage. Plus, an organ donation love story, Cal Thomas on politics and tariffs, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from the Colson Fellows Program—a nine-month journey equipping Christians with clarity and courage to navigate today’s culture. colsonfellows.org/world FromDordt University, where pre-med students gain knowledge through undergraduate research and hone skills through hands-on simulations. Dordt.edu And from Evangelism Explosion International. Helping believers share the good news of Jesus with the world. EvangelismExplosion.org

On Washington Wednesday, questions about a third Trump term and a congressional panel on tariffs; on World Tour, a special report on Armenia; and increased interest in spring chicks. Plus, a lawyer tries AI in the courtroom, Daniel Suhr on religious freedom, and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Evangelism Explosion International. Helping believers share the good news of Jesus with the world. EvangelismExplosion.org From the Colson Fellows Program—a nine-month journey equipping Christians with clarity and courage to navigate today’s culture. colsonfellows.org/world And from Dordt University, where 100% of pre-PT students are accepted into Physical Therapy school. Dordt.edu.

South Korea removes President Yoon, getting humanitarian aid to Myanmar, and bringing Ukrainian children home. Plus, Daniel Darling on the shifting rhetoric, a long-running birthday tradition, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes fromDordt University, where pre-med students gain knowledge through undergraduate research and hone skills through hands-on simulations. Dordt.edu From Evangelism Explosion International. Helping believers share the good news of Jesus with the world. EvangelismExplosion.org And from the Colson Fellows Program—a nine-month journey equipping Christians with clarity and courage to navigate today’s culture. colsonfellows.org/world

On Legal Docket, Medicaid funds to abortion providers; on Moneybeat, President Trump’s tariff strategy, and on History Book, the 1973 airlift of orphaned children from Vietnam. And the Monday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from the Colson Fellows Program—a nine-month journey equipping Christians with clarity and courage to navigate today’s culture. colsonfellows.org/world From Dordt University, where 100% of pre-PT students are accepted into Physical Therapy school. Dordt.edu. And from Evangelism Explosion International. Helping believers share the good news of Jesus with the world. EvangelismExplosion.org

This week marks the 20th anniversary of Terri Schiavo's death. Over the next nine weeks, WORLD Radio is commemorating her death by presenting a remastered version of our true-crime podcast Lawless. You may remember the Terri Schiavo case as a bitter public feud over a severely disabled woman’s right to die…or right to live. As Terri’s husband, Michael Schiavo, sought to end her life, the case ignited a national firestorm that pulled in Congress, the American president, and even the Pope. By March 18, 2005, Terri had lived alone in a dark, tiny hospice room for four years. That morning, she was sitting up in a chair, unhooked to machines of any kind. Her aunt and sister were visiting. As Terri listened to them talk, she smiled. She had no idea that the State of Florida was about to dehydrate her to death. The World and Everything in It and Lawless is made possible by listeners like you. To support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth, visit wng.org/donate. Thank you.

This week marks the 20th anniversary of Terri Schiavo's death. Over the next nine weeks, WORLD Radio is commemorating her death by presenting a remastered version of our true-crime podcast Lawless. Terri Schiavo was 26 years old when she suffered a brain injury in her apartment just before dawn. She had no significant medical history. No known health concerns. But when the sun rose that day in 1990, doctors weren’t sure if Terri would live another 24 hours. And no one knew what had happened. Everyone was looking for answers. Terri’s husband, Michael. Her family. The doctors. Even the police. Because something didn’t add up. After all, a perfectly healthy 26 year old doesn’t collapse for no reason. The World and Everything in It and Lawless is made possible by listeners like you. To support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth, visit wng.org/donate. Thank you.

This week marks the 20th anniversary of Terri Schiavo's death. Over the next nine weeks, WORLD Radio is commemorating her death by presenting a remastered version of our true-crime podcast Lawless. Terri Schiavo survived her traumatic brain injury. But when she wakes from her coma, she isn’t the same. Michael Schiavo now faces a bewildering future as caregiver for for his disabled wife. Doctors recommend a bevy of treatment options. Rehabilitation. Therapy. The emotional and financial toll is steep. As Michael and the Schindler family work together to care for Terri, tensions rise, tempers flare, and secrets begin to surface that might destroy the family. The World and Everything in It and Lawless is made possible by listeners like you. To support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth, visit wng.org/donate. Thank you.

Author Cam Lee Small explains the often overlooked emotional and spiritual complexities of adoption

On Culture Friday, Katie McCoy discusses drawing moral lines, Collin Garbarino reviews the quirky British comedy The Ballad of Wallis, and on Ask the Editor, Les Sillars describes the role of compelling stories. Plus, the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from LeTourneau University. The Christian Polytechnic University. More at LETU.EDU.

The Supreme Court hears a case on defunding Planned Parenthood, a college entrance exam for classical students, and preserving an ancient Christian tradition. Plus, a pet and owner reunite after a decade, Cal Thomas on mercy for a death row prisoner, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from LeTourneau University. The Christian Polytechnic University. More at LETU.EDU.

On Washington Wednesday, Trump rescinds Stefanik’s nomination and Russia-Ukraine peace talks stall; on World Tour, news from Myanmar, Syria, Argentina, and Bosnia; and gender policy changes at a support group for nursing moms. Plus, a doctor gets his own medicine, Janie B. Cheaney on the sexual revolution, and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from LeTourneau University. The Christian Polytechnic University. More at LETU.EDU.