This week we carefully take a look at Islam and attempt to understand its origins and the practices of its founder Mohammed. Our guest today has taught world religions at the university level for many years. What is Jihad? What is the difference between the so called Greater Jihad and the Lesser Jihad? What were the practices of Mohammed? Did he institute holy war? What is the Hadith? Are there different sects within Islam? Participants: Dr. John Vance, Dan Elmendorf

What can you do when there is federal overreach? If your liberties are taken away, is there a legitimate way to intervene and one that is God-honoring? What did the Apostle Paul mean when he described the civil magistrate as a being God's minister to you for good? What if we affected our local area for good and obeyed God in a bottom's up approach? Wouldn't that be much better and bring glory to God? Join us for this discussion with American Vision's Director of Research. Find out about a helpful book for further study that addresses education, welfare, local government, taxation, the free market, the courts and executive power - all from a biblical view point. The book is entitled "Restoring America One County at a Time." Participants: Dr. Joel McDurmon, Dan Elmendorf

What is Common Core? The Common Core State Standards Initiative touts it as �a set of high-quality academic standards in mathematics and English language arts/literacy (ELA).� That definition sounds very attractive. But is there more? What lies beneath the surface? Join us for a discussion of Common Core and an alternative educational model. We learn about a powerful new online home school curriculum. For a link to the website, please copy and paste this URL: http://www.ronpaulcurriculum.com/ . Dr. Gary North serves as the Director of Curriculum Development for this project. Participants: Dr. Gary North, Dan Elmendorf

Dr. Peter Hammond is a missionary with Frontline Fellowship. He has worked inside the war zones of Mozambique, Angola and Sudan. He often travels by off road motorbike as he delivers many Bibles to persecuted Christians in Africa and Eastern Europe. Dr. Hammond has been ambushed, come under aerial and artillery bombardments, been stabbed, shot at, beaten by mobs, arrested and imprisoned. Today we talk about an aspect of the Great Commission that you may have never considered - even in all your years in a Bible believing church. Join us for an inspiring interview! Participants: Dr. Peter Hammond, Dan Elmendorf

Is it legitimate for a Christian to serve in the armed forces? How does a young person who is serving in the military deal with their emotions and spiritual life if they are engaged in deadly combat? What is Sphere Sovereignty? Participants: Dr. Kevin Chiarot, Dan Elmendorf

Are you getting weary of all the bad news in this country? In the face of the moral deterioration in America, we have real hope. Jesus Christ has risen from the dead, and that changes everything. Christ is reconciling the world unto Himself. This week's guest explains the Christian perspective on our broken world and encourages us to have a part in working on solutions. For further reading, visit www.breakpoint.org. Also the book referenced is "Restoring All Things." Participants: John Stonestreet, Dan Elmendorf

Today we sit down with a seasoned pastor and listen as he reflects on some important matters. We think about the busyness of our age and the need for leisure. That leads to thoughts about worship, including the sacraments. We then think about the contrast with worshiping other things, such as the earth. Finally we discuss children and the need for training them. Participants: Dr. John Vance, Dan Elmendorf

What is the Federal Reserve? Does it serve a useful purpose and who controls it? Does the Federal Reserve help preserve a free market? Did we always have a Federal Reserve? Are there any disadvantages to having such a construct? Our guest today is professor of economics at Grove City College and has authored the book: "Foundations of Economics: A Christian View." Also referenced during the interview is a website with more information - please see: www.mises.org. Another book for further education is: "The Ethics of Money Production," by J�rg Guido H�lsmann. The book is available as a PDF and also for ordering. Participants: Dr. Shawn Ritenour, Dan Elmendorf

Is God at work in your life? It may not feel like it, but He really is, and we need to learn to be patient. The Bible takes a long range view of things. Today we often can get discouraged as we watch the evening news, digesting the latest terrorist tragedy. But isn't there an ebb and flow in history? In the past there were enormous pagan world powers which trampled underfoot the Christians. But with time, God is redeeming the world to His glory! Dear friend, be encouraged and think about adopting a more long-term perspective. How is your "mood?" Join us for some challenging thoughts in this regard, which affects your children's future. Participants: Rev. Ben Miller, Dan Elmendorf

What is the controversy surrounding the Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act? Is it true that the state enactment has substantially the same content as the federal version? Who signed the original federal bill? Do you know who came up with the name (RFRA)? Why do we need RFRA if we have the First Amendment? Does RFRA authorize discrimination against same-sex couples? What is the difference between a Christian establishment serving a same-sex couple in a restaurant and baking a cake for their marriage ceremony? Our guest is often heard on "Home School Heartbeat" and is Chairman of the Home School Legal Defense Association. He has served as lead counsel in the US Supreme Court, as well as on eight federal circuit courts and the appellate courts of thirteen states. For more information see: http://www.hslda.org/ and do a search on the letters "RFRA." Participants: Mike Farris, Dan Elmendorf