Was it that long ago when churches were the center of American community life? Yet today the local officials can and do deem them "non-essential." And the governor of a major state can go out of his way to proclaim that God has nothing to do with stemming the spread of the coronavirus. Worse yet, do Christians buy into the idea that churches are non-essential.

Also on today's program: separating true and false during the pandemic; China doubles down on its savage persecution of Christians; when will we open up the economy--and when will the finger pointing begin?

They wrap up the show with recommended viewing for families stuck at home: "The Chosen" and "Jump Shot."

Resources: “We Are Fast Approaching COVID-19 Gut-Check Time,” by Victor David Hanson, The Daily Signal

“The Viral Pandemic of Distrust and Misinformation” by John Stonestreet and Shane Morris, BreakPoint

“The Movie to Watch This Weekend,” by John Stonestreet and Roberto Rivera, BreakPoint

“Religious Freedom and the Coronavirus” by John Stonestreet and Roberto Rivera, BreakPoint