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

Do you feel increasing pressure to conform to the standards of this world? That is, pressure to "measure up" as it were, to someone else's law, but not the law of God? We are told how to think so that we become politically correct and diverse in accordance with the precepts of the religion of secular humanism. But what about God? Do His righteous standards count? Of course they do! In this episode of A Plain Answer, we look at the contrast and explore how God wants us to view this important area. Participants: Dr. Edd Cathey, Dan Elmendorf

Modern man has much to say about our relation to the earth. A whole movement has developed called Environmentalism. But there are many conflicting reports. You sometimes wish there were an honest authority who would come forward and help us sort through all the talk. What about the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament? Does God give us His perspective on this area? Does He lay down guidelines that help us to see what our role should be in all this? What about the claims that man is destroying the environment by producing too much carbon dioxide? Does the science support this claim? Are climate change policies helpful? What about the poor in countries - what is one of their greatest physical needs? Is a clean environment a costly good? Our guest is the founder and national spokesperson for the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation. For further study, their website is here: http://www.cornwallalliance.org/ Participants: Dr. E. Calvin Beisner, Dan Elmendorf

What is the Christian Sabbath? Since the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Christians have been meeting for worship on the first day of the week. The day is transformed, and yet the Sabbath is a creation ordinance, and is part of the Ten Commandments. Is it still appropriate for God's people to set one day aside for rest, worship and general well being? What did Jesus mean when He said that the Sabbath was made for man? Do you find that you are wearing yourself out with constant activity? Burn out is common. Why not listen to the words of Jesus and implement the Lord's day refreshment into your life? Participants: Rev. Bill Shishko, Dan Elmendorf