What is Advent and why do we celebrate it? Did you know that there two aspects to the observance? What about churches that have a special schedule of readings during this time of year? Is there an advantage to that? Join us as we reflect on this wonderful time of year! Participants: Dr. Kevin Chiarot, Dan Elmendorf

Have you ever thought deeply about government imposed price controls? Are there negative consequences to them? What do we learn from history? Our guest today explains what happened during the Nixon administration. It is an interesting account and he has first hand experience of the pain suffered by thousands of people. Participants: Dr. Shawn Ritenour, Dan Elmendorf

Today we discuss the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, more commonly known as Communion. What happens during the Supper? Is Christ present? What about our attitude and preparation for the Supper? Are children supposed to partake? How do we think about the question of how young is too young? Join us for a biblical look at this important sacrament of the church. Our guest teaches at the seminary level and has written the book "Spreading the Feast: Instruction and Meditations for Ministry at the Lord's Table." Participants: Dr. Howard Griffith, Dan Elmendorf

Today we are joined by a Middle East and Islam specialist. He discusses the persecution of Christians and other non-Muslim groups at the hands of Islam. He does a deeper dive into the teachings of the Quran, and shows why Muslims do the things they do. He discusses the status of Christians that survive and how they are treated as a second class citizen. This shocking report includes so-called moderate Muslim nations as well as the more radical areas. Some of the questions during this interview are asked by a former professor of world religion who used to teach at SUNY New Paltz. Participants: Raymond Ibrahim, Dr. John Vance, Dan Elmendorf

Thanksgiving is a special holiday in the United States of America. Today we begin by reviewing Psalms 92 and 107. We talk about the first Thanksgiving, then we move to talking about suffering and loss. How do you trust God and give thanks in the midst of things like cancer? Finally, we close talking about thanksgiving in corporate worship.

What influence did the great Calvinist evangelist George Whitefield have on what would become the United States of America? How did Benjamin Franklin view Mr. Whitefield? Would there have been a War of Independence were it not for this man's influence? Join us for a closer look at this often ignored, but significant man of influence in our nation's history. Participants: Stephen Mansfield, Dan Elmendorf

China has had a one child policy for years now. Recently there is a move to allow two children. But are there still forced abortions? Where does this sort of thinking come from? What about population control and so-called "over population" concerns? Are they valid? Today we interview a film producer who works to tell the truth about issues affecting life. Participants: Jason Jones, Dan Elmendorf

Is there an historical cultural connection between Communism as expressed in the Communist Manifesto, and the Progressive movement of today? The derailing of our families and marriage itself has been the goal of the old Communism for years. What of its contemporary form in 2015? Today we are joined by the author of the book: "Takedown: From Communists to Progressives, How the Left Has Sabotaged Family and Marriage." Participants: Dr. Paul Kengor, Dan Elmendorf

What is involved in evangelism? How do we reach people with the good news of Christ, and the salvation that He offers? Join us today for a discussion about why we must do evangelism. Also how one church is reaching out, in a one-on-one manner in the public square. Here is the website referred to in this podcast: http://preaknessvalleyurc.org/ Participants: Rev. David Klompien, Gerry Wisz, Dan Elmendorf

Is there an organic and more natural way of reading and understanding the book of Revelation in the Bible? It seems so many fall prey to the temptation of forcing a preconceived idea on the book rather than letting it speak for itself. Join us today for a fascinating discussion of important book. Participants: Dr. Kevin Chiarot, Dan Elmendorf