Is it biblically legitimate to work for and expect the establishment of Christian communities? Does God care about the establishment of Christendom? Does this view take away from our eternal hope, or rather does the eternal hope undergird and provide incentive for progress this side of the eschaton? Our guest approaches this question within the context of four mandates: Worship (Cultic), Family (Covenantal), Community (Friendship), and finally Finances. Participants: Rev. Ben Miller, Dan Elmendorf

From a recent article at OneNewsNow: "Socialism teaches that wealth should be held in common ownership, controlled by the state. ...the ... constant push to have government confiscate ever more income and power. By contrast, the Bible teaches that God owns all things and that we're merely stewards of His creation. When we look at each of the Ten Commandments, we see that they're directly at odds with socialism." The author of this piece joins us today as we review all 10 Commandments and make application to the facts of Socialism. You will see how it is a system that is antithetical to the Law of God. Our guest is a writer at TIMOTHY PARTNERS, LTD., an author, and a columnist for the Washington Times, Townhall, and OneNewsNow Participants: Robert Knight, Dan Elmendorf

What is the difference between the visible and the invisible church? The Westminster Confession of Faith says that the "catholic or universal Church, which is invisible, consists of the whole number of the elect, that have been, are, or shall be gathered into one, under Christ the Head thereof; and is the spouse, the body, the fullness of Him that fills all in all." Today our guest helps us better understand this. If the invisible church are basically those who are truly saved and are known by God, then what is the "visible" church then? Again, the Confession explains that to the "visible Church Christ has given the ministry, oracles, and ordinances of God, for the gathering and perfecting of the saints, in this life, to the end of the world: and does, by His own presence and Spirit, according to His promise, make them effectual thereunto." We also talk about Christian conversion and what is entailed. Finally, we briefly discuss the objective beauty of creeds and why they are helpful to the church. Our guest serves as a full time professor in the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College. Participants: Dr. Carl Trueman, Dan Elmendorf

There is a popular trend in America. We have some politicians and young people who are pushing our country towards socialism. Since this is such a large issue, we take a look at what socialism is and how it was fleshed out in Lithuania, prior to the fall of the Soviet Union. We look at it from the vantage point of someone who actually lived there and who was not part of the ruling party. Just a normal person trying to make ends meet. Our guest talks about the disaster that is socialism - IN THE REAL WORLD. Our guest points out that the term "Democratic Socialist," is an oxymoron. Our guest had an interesting journey to the point of where he is today. Listen to his engaging story, including up to his current status as President of the Foundation for Economic Education (https://fee.org/). Participants: Zilvinas Silenas, Dan Elmendorf

Once and a while we have a Share Day, today we take a closer look at the ministry of Redeemer Broadcasting. We review this grass roots, boot strap effort. We talk candidly about the struggles and financial needs. We note how the Lord has blessed the ministry since our incorporation in 2004 to the present day.

How do people come to Christ who are in Iran? Missionaries are not allowed. Bibles are not too prevalent. Persecution can be severe for those who convert. Today we talk with a woman who was Muslim for the first nine years of her life. Her brother converted to Christ first. Later the Lord would intervene in her life and draw her to Himself. She went to college here in the states and became a United States citizen. She later would get married and return to Iran. While there, she would get involved in home Bible Studies, and ministering to college young adults. God would cause a small Bible Study to expand to some 2000 people. Her story is difficult because her husband was not faithful to her, engaged in pornography and he beat her. All this, despite being a Charismatic pastor. Finally she would ask to be separated from him. He would file for divorce. Listen to learn more. Participants: Dan Elmendorf, Naghmeh Panahi

Today we interview the founder of Frontline Fellowship. He describes how the ministry was born in prayer. The vision for their mission, to assist persecuted churches, evangelizing in war zones, serving in restricted access areas, grew out of the daily Bible study and prayer meeting which a man led during his time of military service. For two years they met, almost every night, around the Word of God, spending extended times in prayer. Sometimes they prayed through the night in prayer chains. Often their Bible study and prayer meetings lasted for three, four or five hours at a time. How about the work that God has called you to? Is it adequately prayed for? Is it, as it were, bathed in prayer? Participants: Dr. Peter Hammond, Dan Elmendorf

Jesus told us before his ascended: "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." This is a huge command. Think about it. Not only does Jesus tell us to go, he also tells us to disciple the nations. But how do we go about doing this? The exciting thing is that there are myriad of ways and techniques. Today we talk with one man who is engaged in street evangelism in Philadelphia. His background is that he was born into a Jewish home. Then in his late teens he was confronted with the claims of the gospel. He had been reading Isaiah 53, and to him, it didn't fit the explanations that were given to him in synagogue. This text was talking about the coming Messiah. He could not get beyond verses like these: "Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken,smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way;

and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all." Join us for an intriguing discussion with a man who has encountered the Triune God of the Scriptures and it has changed his life, and now is changing the lives of others, including Muslims. Participants: Rev. Rick Anderson, Dan Elmendorf

There seems to be an increased interest in Socialism in America. Some of our politicians running for office identify as Socialists. Today we talk with a professor of politics from Grove City College. We make it clear that we are non-partisan. We review the Moral Law of God, plus the general equity of the case law in Deuteronomy 19:15 which says "One witness shall not rise against a man concerning any iniquity or any sin that he commits; by the mouth of two or three witnesses the matter shall be established." Our guest shares with us the story of Emmett Till, a young African-American who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955 at the age of 14, after being accused of offending a white woman in her family's grocery store. The woman who accused him, later admitted that she had made up the story that he had made advances towards her. Our guest also reviews the case of the Scottsboro boys. This is a fascinating case that is often referred to in college courses. It is a helpful case to keep in mind the next time a false accusation comes up.

We also quickly broach the subject of what the American Communist party believes regarding various issues. There is a startling and almost identical similarity to the modern Socialists who have come on the scene. Participants: Dr. Paul Kengor, Dan Elmendorf

Does God care about your sexual failures? You may have an instinctual notion that what you are doing is sin, and yet it has such a strong hold in your life that you feel no power at all to change. At many times you have no desire to change, because what you are doing seems to be "fun." Today we talk with John Freeman who runs Harvest USA (see http://www.harvestusa.org/). Whether you are involved in a same-sex relation, or perhaps pornography, or maybe you are a pastor in a church with no one to talk with. This program is for you and is done with sensitivity and a caring tone. You are offered real hope and help. Participants: John Freeman, Dan Elmendorf