What is the Reformational view of Sacrament? Where did the term sacrament come from and is it legitimate to use the term? How many sacraments are there? What if a pastor becomes apostate, are the previous sacraments administered by him still valid? What does it mean that the sacraments are a sign and seal? Participants: Dr. John Vance, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

A Pastor is a minister of Word and Sacrament. We continue exploring two major distinctives of the Reformation, namely Word and Sacrament. The topic was so large, that this program is dedicated to the Word. What is meant by the assertion "sola scriptura" as heard from the Reformation onward? How do we look at Scripture - is it God's inherent word? What of continuing revelations, now that the canon of Scripture is complete? Participants: Dr. John Vance, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

We continue to discuss the need for missionary endeavor. We discuss the cultural and evangelical mandates. We discuss the necessity of translating the Bible into the native tongue of tribes and nations. We review more accounts from the field as related by a missionary pilot. We also talk about how cultures have been transformed by the gospel of Christ. Participants: Rev. Mark Diedrich, Jeremiah Diedrich (pilot), Dan Elmendorf

Don't we have so many problems in our country, that we need to focus here first? Why missions? We review some missionary accounts from the field as related by a missionary pilot. What is the extent of the evangelistic mandate which Christ has given to His people? Participants: Rev. Mark Diedrich, Jeremiah Diedrich (pilot), Dan Elmendorf

A lively discussion on Martin Luther, and continuing the theme this month of Reformation. The Augsburg Confession, the five Solas, Bible translation and more are discussed. Participants: Dr. Hans Vought, Rev. Mark Diedrich and Dan Elmendorf.

We take a deeper look at indulgences in this edition. Also a more in depth look at the life of Martin Luther. Participants: Dr. Hans Vought, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

What were some of the abuses seen in the medieval church in the late 1400's and early 1500's, leading up to the time of Martin Luther? We discuss immorality in the church and it's affect upon society. We briefly discuss penance, purgatory, and indulgences. We address the often corrupting influences of wealth and power. Participants: Dr. Hans Vought, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf.

Why was a reformation of the medieval church needed? We also discuss the Biblical concept of original sin -vs- Palagianism. Participants: Rev. Mark Diedrich, Jeremiah Diedrich joins us on the side, and Dan Elmendorf.

What happens when a government heads in a wrong direction, and the church must take a stand for righteousness? What was the role of the church during Nazi Germany and how did the confessing churches take a stand? We look at the Declaration of Barmen. What is Sphere Sovereignty? We quickly address the Chinese Three Self Church. Participants: Dr. Hans Vought, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

A listener raised the question: What role does the church have in political involvement? We explore the two church/political extremes as we see them in history. We note that according to Calvin, that politics can be a sacred profession. We note the importance that religion plays in politics. We discuss the difference seen in political involvement by Reformational Christianity as opposed to other forms of government under other systems, such as Islamic-run governments. What did Jesus mean when He said "My kingdom is not of this world?" Participants: Dr. Hans Vought, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf