A frank interview with Margaret Shishko, a pastor's wife for over 38 years. Among the topics discussed are hospitality, dealing with criticisms, having friends within the congregation, loneliness, dealing with gossip.

Part 2 of a special Christmas edition of A Visit to the Pastor's Study.. In narration and music we celebrate the birth of Christ using selections from Handel's Messiah. You will be brought to tears and brought to your feet in this presentation of the birth, the sufferings and death, and the resurrection, ascension, reign and return of Jesus Christ. Hallelujah- The Lord reigns- Listen to this program year round, not just in the Christmas season-

Answering questions about the meaning of Hebrews 13-10-17, the Reformed faith vs. Roman Catholicism,1 Corinthians 15-1,2, and the role of a health care proxy.

An interview with Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn on the way the Westminster Assembly -1643-1653- sought to bring about a reformation of preachers and preaching in 17th century England. Rich with applications to the training of ministers, the work of preaching today, and how to hear a sermon.

Introducing the new Trinity Psalter Hymnal, produced by the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and the United Reformed Churches in North America. Guests Rev. Danny Olinger and Dr. Bryan Estelle give us an inside look at how this new Psalter Hymnal was developed over a nearly 12 year period. They also field questions about why singing Old Testament Psalms are appropriate for the New Testament period. Learn more about how to get a copy of the new Trinity Psalter Hymnal for your own use.

Answers to questions about forgiveness, tithing and divorce.

Dr. Kevin Backus explains biblical counseling, i.e. nouthetic counseling, contrasts it with secular counseling, and presents the steps necessary for people to be trained and -when necessary- certified as a biblical counselor. He also presents some of the many opportunities for evangelism and Christian service that open up to those trained in biblical counseling

Pastor Shishko responds to these questions--- 1. What about New Testament verses that sound like we can lose our salvation--- 2. How is the Kingdom of God administered on earth--- 3. Are we to forgive people if they have not repented and asked us to forgive them-

A new MP3 sermon from A Visit to the Pastor’s Study is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: End of Life Issues: A Christian Legal Perspective

Subtitle: A Visit to the Pastor's Study

Speaker: William Shishko

Broadcaster: A Visit to the Pastor’s Study

Event: Radio Broadcast

Date: 11/25/2017

Length: 54 min.

Overview: A sequel to the program on -End of Life Issues- Medical Perspectives-, this program gives you an update on legal aspects of end of life issues. Learn more about the legal definitions of life and death, and the current situation regarding physician assisted suicide and related matters. Also gives practical suggestions for wills, living wills, health care proxies, and durable powers of attorney.

More on intermittent fasting, its health benefits, and how to begin the discipline.