Pornography addiction is a serious problem and affects many people. Sexually compulsive behavior is much more common than you may realize. Both men and women are affected. 90% or more of college age men are using pornography. Our guest works with the Navigators, and has extensive experience in helping college age kids overcome their sexual addictions. We must avoid sexual immorality, and accountability partners are suggested.

Participants: Mike Kozlarek, Dan Elmendorf

What is Agenda 21? What is the UN talking about when they promote "sustainable development?" Is it true that the United States funds the lion's share of the UN budget, and yet only has one vote? Most of the government members of the UN are totalitarian governments and are opposed to free market capitalism. But what about Agenda 21? We have the tendency to ask ourselves: "How could policy at the UN level possibly flow down to our local towns?" Well, as surprising as it is, it is happening. Find out more and feel free to contact us with questions, using our email address: [email protected] . Participants: Dr. Mitchell Langbert, Dan Elmendorf

How do we know anything? How do we know God? Suppose someone is not a believer, and is struggling over the person of Christ. Perhaps he has ridiculed the faith in the past. What if this person were to bring the person of Christ before his own personal judgment bar? Would he not have to lift himself up such that he is at least equal to God, or perhaps a little higher than God, in order to make a judgment concerning His existence? It was Van Til who gave us the analogy of autonomous man taking a "swipe" at God, but only being able to do that from the vantage point of sitting on his lap. Our guest directs us first, to Colossians 3:5-10, and the two different kinds of knowledge. Join us for an interesting discussion. Participants: Dr. Edd Cathey, Dan Elmendorf

You have heard the term "Free Market" bandied about, but what is it really? Here is a definition that our guest suggests: "A free market is a vast network of voluntary exchange. It manifests itself in a division of labor, and exists under the legal institution of private property." After discussing what a free market really looks like, our guest answers the question of whether or not we have one here in America. For future inquiry we recommend our guest's book: Foundations of Economics: A Christian View." Also for excellent reading on the free market, we recommend the Mises Institute, found online at mises.org. Finally, check out the DVD series: "Economics for Everybody" - available on Amazon. Participants: Dr. Shawn Ritenour, Dan Elmendorf

At the recent National Prayer Breakfast, President Obama made some comments that have caused concern in the Christian community. The President used inflammatory language that implied a moral equivalency between the Christian Crusaders and the modern Islamic terrorists, in particular, ISIS. In this episode of A Plain Answer we look at the Crusades and quote some of the best historians who are experts on the Crusades. We also briefly discuss the Inquisition and slavery. Our guest is the former Senior Pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church, and also used to teach world religions at SUNY New Paltz. He helps us sort out the rhetoric and make sense of the facts. Participants: Dr. John Vance, Dan Elmendorf

Have you ever read the book of Ecclesiastes and wondered how to interpret it? Is it merely a book that describes life without the Lord, or is it much more than that? In fact you may not understand it much at all. Don't feel bad - please join us for this discussion. Did you know you can find much joy in this book? The book is very real, and we talk about this and other aspects during this episode of A Plain Answer. Our guest has written a book on the subject as well. The title is: Shepherding the Wind: Sermons in Ecclesiastes. Participants: Dr. Kevin Chiarot, Dan Elmendorf

Today on A Plain Answer we review the travesty of abortion. Did you know that the abortion clinics are most often located in neighborhoods which have a high percentage of minorities? What are the alternatives to abortion? How can Christians show the love of Jesus Christ to women who have an unwanted pregnancy and is considering having an abortion. Hear first-hand, how a local church has helped these women in tangible ways. Participants: Rev. Richard Kuiken, Dan Elmendorf

Have you lost a loved one? What about the seeming tension between being sad, and resting in the sovereignty of God? Are they mutually exclusive? Today our guest explains that joy is the settled conviction that God is able, and that God is for us. What about responding to others who have lost a loved one? Are you not sure of what to say? Are you uncomfortable? How are we to respond? Finally, how can Word and Sacrament become a healing balm for the people of God in the midst of their profound loss? Join us for a heart-felt discussion on this important topic. Participants: Dr. R.C. Sproul, Jr., Dan Elmendorf

Does it strike you as a little odd, that our Lord Jesus was baptized by John? In the gospel of Mark, the narrative begins with this baptism as he describes the gospel. Certainly there must be something very important about this event. Join us for a revealing discussion about the gospel as it is tied to this baptism. Learn about the Trinity, the sacramental gospel, the historical gospel and even the eschatological gospel. Learn how there is an aspect to Jesus such that he is the new Adam, the new Noah, the new Moses, and the new Israel. Participants: Dr. Kevin Chiarot, 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