Today we analyze the political scene in America without endorsing candidates. We have a moral mess on our hands in America, and on the surface it appears to only be getting worse. We interview a professor of Political Science at Grove City College. What are the backgrounds of the candidates? What about their approval ratings? How do we reach this point in American political life, of having two candidates that neither party really likes? It is a strange thing that is happening. Join us for a lively discussion. Participants: Dr. Paul Kengor, Dan Elmendorf

Is there a substantive difference between the god of Islam and the God of the Bible? What if we lay aside all political correctness and study the source documents and understand the best of the two system's representatives? What is the answer? Today we interview a pastor, and educator who has spent time studying this topic in depth. He has taught world religion at the university level and engaged in discussions of this nature. Participants: Dr. John Vance, Dan Elmendorf

Today we talk with the author of the book "Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?" He is publisher of U.S. World Early Warning Report for Investors. He has written several entry level books on United States economics, law, and history. Our subject is that of ethics and how it provides some basics for reasonable society. Participants: Richard Maybury, Dan Elmendorf

The American Indian is an important people group here in America. Today we talk with someone who has studied them in depth. Who was it that mistreated and took advantage of the Indian? What about efforts to share the gospel of Christ with the Indians? What is meant by the pejorative term: "the Great Omission?" What happened in the lives of the Pilgrims who landed in New England in 1620 and the following years? Did they take from the Indians? Did they also help them? What was the Moravian mission at Shekomeko? Participants: Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

There is much to be learned from the lives of King David and King Solomon. King David had a serious problem earlier in his reign but ended well. King Solomon started well but ended not so well. We take a look today at these two men. We also make the extension, looking at the life or our King Jesus, who is pointed to by these other two lesser kings. Participants: Gerry Wisz, Dan Elmendorf

Is it damaging when a government controls the economy? How is money "created?" What is the Federal Reserve? Why do we need the "Fed?" Did it always exist in America? What if it were eliminated? Join us today as we take a look at foundational principles of economics. Participants: Dr. Shawn Ritenour, Dan Elmendorf

Have you ever wondered what exactly is Socialism? A high percentage of today's Millennial generation, when polled, have a positive view of Socialism. Is this good? What do they think Socialism is? What are its roots? What are its fruits? What about people running for office, are any of them Socialists? Join us today for a lively discussion! Participants: Dr. Paul Kengor, Dan Elmendorf

What is the advantage of creeds and confessions in the Christian church? Why isn't statements like this sufficient: "No Creed by Christ, No law but love?" Find out more as we discuss this critical subject that affects the health and well being of Christ's church. Participants: Dr. Carl Trueman, Dan Elmendorf

What is involved with sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with our Muslim friends? In many respects, the same challenges exist no matter what the background of the person we are talking with. However as our guest points out, there are unique cultural differences that we need to get to know and understand if we expect our interchange to be fruitful. We take a look at the Apostle Paul and how he talked with the people in a pagan city. Here are the books mentioned for followup reading: A Wind In The House Of Islam: How God Is Drawing Muslims Around The World To Faith In Jesus Christ, by David Garrison; Muslims and Christians at the Table: Promoting Biblical Understanding Among North American Muslims, by Bruce A McDowell and Anees Zaka; Reaching Muslims For Christ, by William Saal. Participants: Rev. Rick Anderson, Dan Elmendorf

What were the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence? The time frame is during the reign of King George III. He ascends to the throne at the tail end of an expensive global war. He felt that it was time for the American Colonists to help pay off some of his debt. Theologically, The founders felt that there were inalienable rights which were given by God. There is a revelation that tells us what is right and what is wrong. The founders apparently understood the biblical doctrine of man's total depravity. Participants: Dr. Hans Vought, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf