What is the difference between "maleness" and "manhood?" Maleness is something that men are born into, but manhood is something quite different. It does not naturally come, but rather must be learned by the man, who is on his way to becoming a godly man. The behavior of manhood is taught and is an identity that must be bestowed by a boy's family and the larger community of men. Our guest today is Director of Family Formation at Focus on the Family. Participants: Glenn Stanton, Dan Elmendorf

Some churches celebrate on a yearly basis, the circumcision of Christ. This sort of seems odd at first. Today our guest explains how an old Swiss reformed confession supports the observance of the day, as long as it is done in Christian liberty and not rigidly imposed. Further, it does not approve of feasts instituted for men and for saints. The Second Helvetic Confession (Heinrich Bullinger) speaks about this, and groups its celebration together with the Lord's nativity, passion, resurrection, ascension into heaven and the sending of the Holy Spirit. Our guest serves as Senior pastor of Grace and Peace Presbyterian Church (OPC) of California Maryland. He explains how this ties into the ultimate circumcision of Christ on the cross of Calvary. He further explains the biblical connections to Colossians 2:11-13, and Christian baptism. We talk about Covenant signs that are used by God in His relation to His people. Participants: Dr. Edd Cathey, Dan Elmendorf

In two days we celebrate Christmas. Today we talk about the incarnation. Why do most Christians celebrate on December 25? What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian's life? How are the three persons of the Godhead inextricably bound together in their actions? What about those who are not at all impressed and think this is a 2000 year old story that has no relevance? Join us for an honest exchange. Participants: Dr. John Vance, Dan Elmendorf

Today we visit with Dr. Liam Goligher as we talk about the coming of Christ. The season of Advent continues and our guest notes that Advent looks backwards and forwards. Christ came to deal with sin in His first coming. He will also come again. Participants: Dr. Liam Goligher, Dan Elmendorf

How does the church treat those who are gay? Do you personally practice hospitality to those you disagree with? Do you love them? What is the biblical position on Homosexuality? How does a church find the gospel centered approach to speaking God's word and ministering to those from all walks of life? How did Jesus treat people? These questions and others are dealt with today. Our guest is a former tenured professor of English and Woman's studies at Syracuse University. She is now a homeschooling mom, writer and a pastor's wife. She was in a lesbian relationship and has a powerful story to tell. Participants: Dr. Rosaria Butterfield, Dan Elmendorf

Did you know that the five terrorists involved in planning the 9-11 attacks are still in pre-trial hearings? This process has been moving at a snail's pace. There were 2,996 people killed in these attacks which occurred on American soil. Further, there were over 6,000 others who were injured. The attacks caused at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage. And yet he terrorists are still in pre-trials. Justice delayed is justice denied. Join us today, to better understand why the delays. Participants: Attorney Alden Abbot, Dan Elmendorf

Earlier this year was the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. There are so many aspects to this important historical event that is is a challenge to fully do it justice in a mere one week celebration. Today we talk with a missionary who recently traveled to many parts of the world to preach, teach and interact with fellow Christians as they all worked at this wonderful theme of reformation - both the original and continuing. Our guest's background prior to this trip included carrying out over 100 missions in the war zones and presenting over 12,000 sermons, Bible studies and lectures in 33 countries. Participants: Dr. Peter Hammond, Dan Elmendorf

Does the visible church have its own isolated, separate existence from other earthly affairs? We have heard that the Christian is to be in the world but not of the world. This is true, but what happens when the pendulum swings in the direction of the Christian and his church simply withdrawing from the world altogether? What about the Lordship of Christ? Is there any area of life over which He is NOT Lord? The Westminster Confession of Faith tells us that it is lawful for Christians, for example, to accept and execute the office of a magistrate, when called to that work. What about the rather new movement of so-called "Two Kingdom" folks? Today we talk with the J.D. Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy of Reformed Theological Seminary. He is now retired, yet remains very active and continues writing books. Participants: Dr. John Frame, Dan Elmendorf

God is at work in this world in amazing ways! Who would think that a Christian seminary is starting to function in Egypt, with the goal of training pastors and Christian teachers in that area of the world? Our guest discusses the percentage of Christians that are in Egypt. He addresses the persecution that is there. Yet, God is at work in large ways and the Kingdom of God is advancing in this part of the world, despite the persecution. To contact our guest, please visit his church's website: https://parishpres.org/ Participants: Dr. George Grant, Dan Elmendorf

We know we should pray, but do we set aside time for it regularly? Today our guest discusses how he started prayer meetings and prepared devotionals for these meetings, based on the prayers of the Bible. He did this for a number of years and eventually this work was collected together and made into a book that will encourage your prayer life. The book is due to come out on November 20, from Crown and Covenant Publications. Our guest was originally trained in zoology while in Scotland. He then went into teaching biology in Edinburgh. Next, God called him into the gospel ministry. He was trained as a minister and would eventually pastor churches in Pittsburgh, then back in Wishaw, Scotland, and then again here in the states - both in State College, PA and finally Indianapolis, IN until his retirement in 2014. The complete title of this important work is "Prayers of the Bible - 366 Devotionals to Encourage Your Prayer Life." Participants: Gordon J. Keddie, Dan Elmendorf