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December 2009
December 31, 2009

Mindy Belz joins us today to take a look at the year 2009; Dr. Dennis Hensley talks about writing for a post-modern audience; and Dr. Stanley Hauerwas comments on the prophetic witness of weakness.

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Featured Guests: Mindy Belz, Tracy Haney with Andrew Rugasira, Lisa Johnson, Ron Hutchcraft, HOUR 2, Mark Bergin, Dr. Dennis Hensley, Paul Butler with Randy J. Guliuzza, Dr. Stanley Hauerwas, Betsey Newenhuyse, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 30, 2009

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Featured Guests: Richard Stearns, Paul Butler with Corrie Ten Boom, Lisa Johnson, Ron Hutchcraft, HOUR 2, Harold Netland and Dr. Keith Yandell, Tracy Haney with Dr. Henry Cloud, Mark Hamby, Dr. Rosalie de Rosset, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 29, 2009

Is it possible for couples to have deep and lasting union with one another? Dr. Gary Chapman shares insights from his book The Marriage You've Always Wanted. Eddie Gibbs talks about how megatrends are reshaping Christian communities; and we continue our discussion with Ron Hutchcraft on a life that matters.

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Featured Guests: Gary Chapman, Dr. Bruce Ware, Tracy Haney with Bill Hybels, Colin Smith, Ron Hutchcraft, HOUR 2, Eddie Gibbs, Lisa Harper, Paul Butler with James McDonald and Rev. Ronald Mackenzie, Mark Hamby, Dr. Bryan Litfin, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 28, 2009

Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove joins us today to talk about God's economy; we begin a week-long conversation with Ron Hutchcraft on his book A Life that Matters; and Dr. Hunter Baker discusses the end of secularism.

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Featured Guests: Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Tracy Haney with Bill Hybels, Hugh Duncan with Andy Crouch, and Bobby Gross, Ron Hutchcraft, HOUR 2, Dr. Hunter Baker, Paul Butler with Charles Calhoun, Janelle Hallman, Dr. John Koessler, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 25, 2009

On this Christmas day, Bill Crowder joins us again to take a look at the birth of Christ through the windows provided by those who were there. Graham Cole discusses the importance of the Holy Spirit; and we conclude our conversation with Gary Thomas on his book Holy Available.

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Featured Guests: Bill Crowder, Dr. Darrell Bock, Paul Butler with Dr. Elizabeth Naegele and Paul Neeley, Dr. Cynthia Uitermarkt, Gary Thomas, HOUR 2, Graham Cole, Dr. Rosalie de Rosset, Tracy Haney with Gary Hamel, Paul Gould and William Lane Craig, Jon Gauger, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 24, 2009

On this Christmas Eve, our guest Bill Crowder examines the familiar story of the birth of Christ in the gospel of Luke; Tracy Haney has a report on loans that change lives; and Dr. Harold Best talks about Word-driven worship.

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Featured Guests: Bill Crowder, Hugh Duncan with Robert Short, CeCe Winans, Lincford Detweiler, and Others, Tracy Haney with Jessica Jackley, Dr. Cynthia Uitermarkt, Gary Thomas, HOUR 2, Dr. Harold Best, Dr. Rosalie de Rosset, Paul Butler with Alexander Strauch and Dr. Patricia Ennis, Dr. David Stevens, MD, Jamie Janosz, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 23, 2009

On this Wednesday's edition, Paul Maier joins us to talk about his book Josephus: The Essential Works; we continue our discussion on Holiness with Gary Thomas, and Todd Nettleton talks about Christmas around the world.

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Featured Guests: Paul Maier, Paul Butler with Jim McBride, Allen P. Ross, Gary Thomas, HOUR 2, Todd Nettleton, Christopher Wright, Tracy Haney with David Gibbons, David Aikman, Dr. Rosalie de Rosset, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 22, 2009

PROBE’s Kerby Anderson joins us to talk about making the most of your money. We continue our conversation with Gary Thomas about what it means for the Christian to be “holy available.” And pastor Colin Smith helps us look into I Timothy 2:1-2.

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Featured Guests: Kerby Anderson, Tracy Haney with Max Lucado, Colin Smith, Gary Thomas, HOUR 2, Francine Rivers, Mark Gregston, Paul Butler with Dr. Jason Lyle, Dr. Donald DeYoung, and Jay Ryan, Dr. Ron Rhodes, Don Cole, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 21, 2009

Gary Thomas talks with us about what it means for a Christian to be “holy available;” Paul Butler examines a group whose calling is to minister to home school families; and Cherie Harder discusses the strangest story in the world.

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Featured Guests: Cherie Harder, Paul Butler with Charles Hurst, Jack Graham, Gary Thomas, HOUR 2, David Stevens, MD, Paul David Tripp, Hugh Duncan with Stephen Nissenbaum, Mark Quay, Bobby Gross, and Mike Nawrocki, Franklin Graham, Dr. John Koessler, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 18, 2009

Are the terms “Muslim” and “Follower of Jesus” mutually exclusive? Many would say so, but Christianity Today’s David Neff joins us to ask some important clarifying questions. Christian counselor Elyse Fitzpatrick gives a Biblical response to fear and worry; and Daniel Doriani comments on the Gospel of Matthew.

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Featured Guests: Jimmy DeYoung, David Neff, Tracy Haney with Kurt & Olivia Bruner and Dr. Todd Clements, Michael Nyenhuis, Dr. Joseph Stowell, HOUR 2, Daniel Doriani, Paul Butler with Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Marta Alvarado, Elyse Fitzpatrick, Jon Gauger, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 17, 2009

If you’re tired of hearing the church criticized, you’ll hear something different from Elmer Towns. We’ll talk with him about a Manifesto of Hope! Hugh Duncan treats us to a look at the Magi and the way in which C.S. Lewis might have seen them. And Paul Butler talks about the Gospel for the broken.

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Featured Guests: Dr. Elmer Towns, Paul Butler with Dr. Rod Rosenbladt, David Gibbs, III, Dr. Joseph Stowell, HOUR 2, Mindy Belz, Hugh Duncan with Michael Ward, Tracy Haney with Dr. Carmen Acevedo Butcher, Dr. Charlie Dyer, The Word in Song with Donna Leland, Betsey Newenhuyse
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 16, 2009

Just what do we mean when we talk about spiritual formation? You’ll enjoy our conversation with Dr. Kenneth Boa, author of Conformed to His Image. Dr. Michael Milton talks about seeing God’s hand of grace in the everyday. And Steve Hewitt gives us an update on computers and technology.

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Featured Guests: Dr. Kenneth Boa, Dr. David Stevens, MD, Steve Hewitt, Dr. Joseph Stowell, HOUR 2, Lindsay Vessey, Hugh Duncan with Gary Chapman, Mark DeYmaz, Dan Merchant, and Dave & Neta Jackson, Paul Butler with Dr. Larry Eskridge and Dr. Phil Cooke, Dr. Michael Milton, Dr. Rosalie de Rosset, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 15, 2009

PROBE’s Kerby Anderson joins us with the latest on the health care reform debate. Matthew Burton takes a look at the relationship between John Calvin and our view of economics. And Sam Sundin tells us that the story of the church in China goes beyond persecution.

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Featured Guests: Kerby Anderson, Sam Sundin with Geoff Tunnicliffe & Fiona Boshoff, Paul Butler with Dr. Richard Swenson, Johanna Sheridan, Dr. Joseph Stowell, HOUR 2, Ken Frenke, Dr. Cornelius Van Dam, Tracy Haney with Dr. Johann Buis, D.A., Matthew Burton, Dr. Bryan Litfin, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 14, 2009

Paul’s letter to the Ephesians contains one of the New Testament’s most soaring pictures of God’s grace and purposes in salvation. We’ll talk about this epistle with the president of Covenant Theological Seminary Dr. Bryan Chapell. Dr. David Stevens has some practical suggestions for reducing holiday stress. And David Hall discusses Calvin in the public square.

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Featured Guests: David Stevens, MD, Ben Homan, Tracy Haney with Mark Gregston, David Hall, Dr. Joseph Stowell, HOUR 2, Bryan Chapell, Paul Butler with Tony Payne and Rev. Phillip Jensen, Hugh Duncan with Ralph Reed, David Kinnaman, Gabe Lyons, Dan Merchant, David Aikman, and Andy Crouch, Dr. John Koessler, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 11, 2009

On this Friday's edition, we conclude our conversation with Mark Dever on the vital importance of recapturing a cross-centered theology. Skye Jethani brings his perspective on the church, preaching, and 21st century technology. And we’ll get an update on news from the Middle East with Jimmy DeYoung.

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Featured Guests:: Bob Kauflin, Hugh Duncan with Mark Noll, Stephen O'Neill, and Stephen Nissenbaum, Jimmy DeYoung, Dr. Soong-Chan Rah, HOUR 2, Skye Jethani, Tracy Haney with Teri McCarthy, Mark Dever, Jon Gauger, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 10, 2009

On this Thursday's edition, Mindy Belz join us to consider the international response to the climate change conference in Copenhagen. India has been in the news recently with stories about an American being charged in the Mumbai bombings and the visit of India’s Prime Minster to Washington, but Sam Sundin wants to tell us about how Christians are doing in the subcontinent. Plus, attorney David Gibbs, III, talks about pressure being brought against the Christian Legal Society.

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Featured Guests: Mindy Belz, Sam Sundin with Rev. Dr. Richard Howell and Shireen Bhatia, Paul Butler with George Crawford, David Gibbs, III, Dr. Soong-Chan Rah, HOUR 2, Ligon Duncan, Tracy Haney with Dr. David Anderson and Marla Alupoaicei, Mark Dever, Jamie Janosz, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 9, 2009

On this Wednesday's edition, Kent Hughes joins us to discuss his commentary on 2 Corinthians; we continue our conversation with Dr. Soong-Chan Rah on the Next Evangelicalism; and Sergey Rakhuba talks about an upcoming trip to Ukraine.

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Featured Guests: Kent Hughes, Tracy Haney with Dr. Robert Jeffress, Steve Hewitt, Dr. Soong-Chan Rah, HOUR 2, Sergey Rakhuba, Todd Nettleton, Paul Butler with Joe Lundberg and Michael Oard, James Denison, Dr. Rosalie de Rosset, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 8, 2009

What is ahead for the evangelical church? Our conversation continues with Dr. Soong Chan Rah. PROBE’s Kerby Anderson helps us dissect some of the stories currently in the news. And we’ll find out about Prison fellowship’s Angel Tree ministry.

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Featured Guests: Kerby Anderson, Paul Butler with Kristen Hansen, Mark Early, Dr. Soong-Chan Rah, HOUR 2, Alistair Begg, Tracy Haney with Lee Jenkins, K. Scott Oliphint, Don Cole, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 7, 2009

In parts of Mexico, one of the real threats to Christian ministry is the presence of drug cartels. Tracy Haney tells us why. Dr. Soong Chan Rah talks about freeing the church from captivity to Western culture. And Leslie Vernick answers the question, "Does God want you happy?"

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Featured Guests: Bruce Smith, Leslie Vernick, Tracy Haney with Dr. David Schuringa and Cynthia Williams, Dr. David Stevens MD, Dr. Soong-Chan Rah, HOUR 2, Dr. Woodrow Kroll, Paul Butler with Doug Phillips and Dr. John Morris, K. Scott Oliphint, Dr. John Koessler, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 4, 2009

Jimmy DeYoung joins us today with an update on Israel and the Middle East; Makoto Fujimura talks about his journey of faith; and we conclude our conversation with Matthew Elliott on the role of feelings in the Christian life.

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Featured Guests: Jimmy DeYoung, Elyse Fitzpatrick, Tracy Haney with Dr. M. David Sills, Lela Gilbert, Matthew Elliott, HOUR 2, Ted Olsen, Makoto Fujimura, Paul Butler with Dr. John Morris, Brian Thomas, and Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson, Jerry Bridges, Jon Gauger, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 3, 2009

The Fed hears criticism from the Senate during confirmation hearings for Ben Bernanke. We’ll talk about what this means with Wheaton College economist Seth Norton. Our conversation continues with Matthew Elliott on the role of emotions in the Christian life. And Rebecca DeYoung talks with us about the seven deadly sins.

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Featured Guests: Mindy Belz, Dr. Seth Norton, Paul Butler with Robin Rempel, Lydia Teera, and Timothy Bandirana, Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, Matthew Elliott, HOUR 2, David Gibbs, III, Nicholas Schmidle, Tracy Haney with Dr. Everett L. Worthington, Tony Dale, Jamie Janosz, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 2, 2009

Can you name the Seven Deadly Sins? Rebecca DeYoung will join us to not only name them, but to talk about the Christian’s response to them. Open Doors USA president Carl Moeller brings an update on the state of the persecuted church in China. And we’ll discuss computers with Steve Hewitt.

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Featured Guests: Carl Moeller, Steve Hewitt, Tracy Haney with Mike Bechtle, Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, Matthew Elliott, HOUR 2, Greg Clugston, James Peters, Paul Butler with Jerry Jenkins, Dave Carder, and Norm Wakefield, Dr. Mark Shaw, Dr. Rosalie de Rosset, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


December 1, 2009

President Barack Obama is set to unveil his plans for Afghanistan tonight. We’ll talk with PROBE’s Kerby Anderson and also take some of your phone calls. Pastor Colin Smith talks about what to expect when God calls you to something new; and Paul Butler reports on the power of a father’s words.

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Featured Guests: Kerby Anderson, Paul Butler with Scott Brown and Lyndon Azcuna, Colin Smith, Matthew Elliott, HOUR 2, Ken Frenke, James Peters, Tracy Haney with Jamie Statema, Hugh Duncan with Dannah Gresh, Pat Williams, and Adam Palmer, The Word in Song with Donna Leland, Bryan Litfin
Host: Greg Wheatley


November 2009
November 30, 2009

Tomorrow is a big day for President Obama as he lays out his plans for Afghanistan. Colonel Bob Maginnis joins us to take a look at Obama's options. Matthew Elliott talks with us about the emotional component of the Christian life. And yes Virginia, there really was a Saint Nicholas!

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Featured Guests: Col. Bob Maginnis, Ethan Pope, Tracy Haney with Dr. Linda Mintle, William Bennett, Matthew Elliott, HOUR 2, Dr. William Dembski, Paul Butler with Mark Driscoll, Dr. David Stevens, MD, Dr. John Koessler, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


November 27, 2009

Dr. Douglas Sweeney joins us today to talk about Jonathan Edwards and the ministry of the Word. We conclude our conversation with Dr. D.A. Carson on the gospel of John. And Crossway's Justin Taylor talks about using words with Christian intentionality and eloquence.

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Featured Guests: Dr. Douglas A. Sweeney, Tracy Haney with Susie Larson, Dr. John Walton, D.A. Carson, HOUR 2, Justin Taylor, Paul Butler with Dr. John Walford, Don Cousins, Jon Gauger, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


November 26, 2009

On this Thanksgiving Day, Kerby Anderson has a quiz for our listeners. Old Testament Professor John Walton talks about ancient cosmology and the origins debate. Plus, a conversation with Nancy Leigh DeMoss on the importance of choosing gratitude.

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Featured Guests: Kerby Anderson, Meg Meeker, Paul Butler, Dr. John Walton, D.A. Carson, HOUR 2, Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Tracy Haney with Max Lucado, Anthony Carter, Betsey Newenhuyse, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


November 25, 2009

Dr. Quentin Schultze joins us today to talk about the changing face of Christian communication and its implications. We continue our conversation with D.A. Carson on the gospel of John. And Stormie Omartian comments on the importance of corporate prayer.

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Featured Guests: Dr. Quentin Schultze, Tracy Haney with Clark Forsythe, Pete Briscoe, D.A. Carson, HOUR 2, Dr. Mark Noll, Paul Butler with Michael Haykin, Stormie Omartian, Dr. Rosalie de Rosset, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


November 24, 2009

President Obama is set to deliver a speech next week outlining his plans for Afghanistan. We’ll get the latest from SRN White House correspondent Greg Clugston; more of our conversation with Dr. D.A. Carson on the Gospel of John; and some advice for your television viewing over the holidays!

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Featured Guests: Greg Clugston, Ken Frenke, Paul Butler with Curt Wilkinson, John Stonestreet, Dr. D.A. Carson, HOUR 2, Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Skye Jethani, Tracy Haney with Dr. Charles Marsh, Jim Belcher, Dr. Bryan Litfin, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


November 23, 2009

On this Monday edition, we talk with Dr. Robert George about opposition to the recently unveiled Manhattan Declaration. Dr. David Stevens helps us understand some of the controversy surrounding mammograms; and we'll learn about Cape Town 2010.

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Featured Guests: Dr. Robert George, Doug Birdsall, Tracy Haney with Lamin Sanneh, Dr. David Stevens, MD, Dr. D.A. Carson, HOUR 2, Col. Bob Maginnis, Skye Jethani, Paul Butler with Dave Johnson and Nancy Campbell, Jim Belcher, Dr. John Koessler, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley


November 20, 2009

An announcement was made earlier today about a strategic alliance called the Manhattan Declaration. We’ll talk with one of its drafters Chuck Colson. Our conversation concludes with Dr. John Fuder as we talk about a heart for the city. And Christianity Today’s Mark Galli wonders why so many seem to be bored with hearing God’s Word.

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Featured Guests: Chuck Colson, Jimmy DeYoung, Tracy Haney with Voddie Baucham, Mark Galli, Dr. John Fuder, HOUR 2, Kay Arthur, Paul Butler with John W. Mauck, Dr. Harold Netland, Jon Gauger, The Word in Song with Donna Leland
Host: Greg Wheatley