Today we begin an exciting study on end times through the book of Revelation. Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn begins this seven part series with and overview and discussion of why we study end times. We study for several reasons the main being its our hope. We begin in Revelation 19 to learn who Jesus is as our victor and Savior.

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Rob Bluey, executive editor of The Daily Signal. Then author and teacher Greg Bourgond and Bill tackle the topic of doing our best in the life we have been given. They review four different types of finishes and challenge us to ask ourselves daily if we have fulfilled our divine purpose. They also review the barriers that prevent our finish and more.

On the Monday Afternoon Mix, Pastor David Myles takes a look at the stages of competence in our Christian life. Dying to ourselves takes submission, patience, and grace during the transformation (Romans 12:2). Then we are joined by Jason and Dena Hobbs, to discuss their new book "When Anxiety Strikes Help and Hope to Manage your Storm." "Do not be afraid" and "peace be with you" are phrases that appear in the Bible more often than almost any other proclamations. Dena and Jason share how many Christians still feel anxiety, worry and fear but there is hope because Jesus calms the storm.

Dr. Timothy Tennent joins us today to discuss his book "For the Body: Recovering a Theology of Gender, Sexuality, and the Human Body." The human body is an amazing gift, yet today, many people downplay its importance and fail to understand what Christianity teaches about our bodies and their God-given purposes. He outlines how the body was designed, its role in relating to others, and much more.

The conversation with Jonathan originally aired on January 18, 2020: Pastor and author Jonathan Parnell unpacks the importance of running to prayer with all our burdens. He shares on the connection we find from Revelation 1 to what's being preached to the church in Ephesus, engaging the imagination of the unbeliever, and where we should be seeking for rest & refuge. Then Dr. Greg Headington continues his teaching out of John 3. Today Greg teaches on the importance of being ready to share our faith, asking the Holy Spirit to lead us in God's grace and power.

Dr. Andy Schuttinga and Bill explore self talk. They discuss how as Christians we should hear our eternal value but we often step into negativity. They also discuss how our honest, Scriptural identity will keep us from swinging between the extremes of high favor to desperate lows. Scriptural affirmation in our self talk takes practice, patience, and intentionality.

We open up "Ask the Professor," with Bill and Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, with a discussion on Jacob and Esau. Then we tackle questions on approaching troubled children, what it means to dedicate yourself to God verses sin, and living in community. They also unpack the narrow road, the importance of guarding our heart, how God uses suffering to refine us and much more.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk has returned! Tom Brock, and Tom Parrish finish the discussion on the COVID vaccine and take questions on faith, the peace of Jesus found in John 14:27, divorce & remarriage, repetitive sin, and much more.

Prayer is central to every believer's life–but how does God want us to pray? Bill Arnold and Peter Kapsner seek God's instructions for powerful, transformative prayer, as they explore your deepest questions on prayer with, Susie and Kevin Larson. They discuss God's faithfulness, timing, and true intimacy with Him.

Researchers are increasingly presenting the brain as comprising the totality of a person. Dr. Brad Sickler, in his book "God on the Brain: What Cognitive Science Does (and Does Not) Tell Us about Faith, Human Nature, and the Divine," defends against the thought that the brain controls all of who we are. Brad argues that science shows that there is room for the miraculous relationship we have with God. Then Sarah Knox joins us to discuss her profession as an auctioneer and how God matched her talents with her calling and how prayer is vital for the success of her auctions.