A Visit to the Pastor’s Study

What can we expect in the year to come. Learn from the words of Jesus and from the Prophet Isaiah. You will be both sobered and encouraged by this broadcast.

An interview with Pastor Dt. Alan Strange on the gift of the imputation of Christ's active obedience. Why is Christ's death for us not enough? You'll learn in the answer in this fast-paced rich interview that's so appropriate for the advent and Christmas season.

What should be the foundations of a Christian's thinking about the role of government in a fallen world? Dr. David Innes' book Christ and the Kingdoms of Men provides the answers in this excellent basic textbook for homeschooling parents and for all Christians who want to think Christianly about government. This program is part 1 of an interview with Dr. Innes. He deals with some of the foundations of a biblical view of civil government, and he also explains how government will legislate either morality or immorality. And why wholesome legislation is both good and necessary for a wholesome commonwealth.

Part 2 of the interview with Dr. Alan Strange, Professor of Church History at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Dyer, IN. How does the Church focus on its mission to make disciples without becoming irrelevant to State and culture? And how does the Church preach the whole counsel of God, including what God says to the State, without becoming another political institution? You'll be challenged to think about these issues biblically as you listen to this fast-paced 26 minute program.

What't the meaning of "the spirituality of the Church". How was this doctrine misused in the first half of the 19th century to justify owning slaves as property, i.e. chattel slavery? What's the antidote to the misuse of the doctrine of doctrine of the spirituality of the church? This first half of the interview with Dr. Alan Strange of Mid-America Reformed Seminary will help you understand what is one of the most painful chapters in American church history.

An interview with Judge Joseph Girardi that gives you a window on the work of a judge and how that work is formed by the judge's Christian faith. Full of insight into the work of a judge, and full of practical lessons for your prayers and for those interested in becoming judges.

Sobering and heartbreaking statistics about the number of domestic abuse cases in the USA every year. An interview with biblical counselor and police chaplain Jimmy Brewer about advising domestic abuse victims, counseling abusers, and looking for signs of true repentance. Lots of practical counsel for church leaders as well. A very important program on this life and death subject.

An interview with Christina Miller, parent and teacher of special needs children. This program deals with the fears parents of special needs children have, and how to conquer those fears with faith

An introduction to biblical counseling, with an emphasis on the issues that bring women (and men) for biblical counseling. It also gives some basic directions to help women counsel women. An interview with Wes and Jacklyn Tubel of Hope Counseling Services, Chapel Hill, NC.

How do you apply biblical principles of discipline as a foster parent? What questions should I ask as I consider being a foster parent? Are there people who should NOT be foster parents? How can local churches help foster parents and make this a part of local church ministry? These are answered by Pastor Drew Eenigenburg - experienced foster parent. You'll get lost of practical, biblical help in this program.

An interview with Ned Suffern a former Christian school chemistry & physics teacher, and now a pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America. Here's help for homeschooling parents and others who are concerned to give a truly Christian approach to science for their children. Lots of practical helps in this 27 minute program.

An Interview with Janie B. Cheaney, columnist for World magazine, author of books for young adults, and contributor to RedeemedReader.com. The program explores current trends in children's literature, how to encourage young people to read, and contemporary writers of quality children's literature . Especially helpful for homeschooling parents and educators - as well as parents and grandparents!

Part 2 of this fast-paced interview with Dr. Alan Noble, author of DISRUPTIVE WITNESS: SPEAKING TRUTH IN A DISTRACTED AGE. How do marketing, branding, and consumerism tempt churches to compromise as they seek to be "in the world, but not of the world"? How does our secular age cause people to insulate themselves against the realities of the truth as it is in Jesus Christ (and how can we 'break in" with the Gospel)? How can we be "disruptive witnesses" within our communities.? How can we be "disruptive witnesses"in our personal practices and in our church practices? This will whet your appetite for the book DISRUPTIVE WITNESS..

Part 1 of an interview with Dr. Alan Noble, author of DISRUPTIVE WITNESS: SPEAKING TRUTH IN A DISTRACTED AGE. You'll receive an overview of the book that won World Magazine's "Accessible Theology" award for 2018. Learn some of the challenges of bringing the Gospel to our secular age. This will whet your appetite for the book and for part 2 of this program.

A fascinating interview with Naghmeh Panahi. A native of Iran, Naghmeh now lives in Boise, ID and has an extensive personal ministry to refugees there, especially Muslims. Learn "now to do it" and be encouraged in practical ways to get over your fears, to prepare your way by prayer, and to go befriend refugees for Jesus' sake. Learn things to avoid; and learn how the Lord even uses your mistakes for good as you seek to further the Kingdom of God by bringing the Gospel to others.

A fast-paced interview with Jack Brown, Director of Hope Christian Center in the Bronx since 1976. Get a slice of what intensive discipleship that really transforms men from being slaves of sin to being useful Christians in home, church, and society. Learn what it takes to have this kind of ministry in your home or church. And learn why detox and rehabilitation is simply not enough!

What's the best investment house? What's the relation of your heart to your wallet or your purse? What about tithing? What are our four priorities in the use of our finances? And what are the promises God gives (and fulfills!) to the practice of generous giving. This interview with Pastor Meint Ploegman will challenge you to give generously - and to receive generously!

Practical advice from financial planner, Fran Caraco. Here's wise counsel for young couples with college debt and anyone with credit card debt. Is filing for bankruptcy ever a wise course. Should you rent or buy a house. You'll receive a lot of good financial help in this 26 minute program.

An interview with a certified financial planner with three decades of experience. What do you look for in a financial planner? How is their work similar to the work of pastor? What do you do when the markets go down? Advice for young married couples. Not familiar with financial planners or financial planning? Here's your introduction.

An interview with Margaret Shishko about the meaning of biblical womanhood and how God's design from creation brings true freedom and joy.