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Two major events involving Russia occurred in recent days: 1) the Russian military attacked Georgia, an independent and democratic country that was formerly part of the Soviet Union, and 2) Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the Russian Nobel Prize winning author and former Soviet prisoner, died at age 89.

Why should Christians care?

Russia's resurgence towards super-power status is not only of concern for geo-political reasons but also for eschatological ones. The Bible admonishes Christians to be alert to the signs of the times and David Aikman, an award winning print and broadcast journalist with special expertise on Russia, will come on the program to help us understand the conflict (war?) between Russian and Georgia.

As for Solzhenitsyn, he told the world what went on behind the Communist Iron Curtain and yet was critical of American hyper-consumerism during his 18-year stay in America. Collin Hansen, editor at large of Christianity Today, wrote a thought-provoking column on Solzhenitsyn and freedom this past week that we'll discuss.

Broaden and sharpen your Christian worldview as we take a deeper look at Russia and Solzhenitsyn this weekend on the program!

Imagine being married with three children and having to leave the comforts of home and America for your third tour of duty as a chaplain for the U.S. Army in the war in Iraq.

You will be the last person to speak to soldiers about how to be reconciled to their Creator before dangerous missions from which some of them won't return. You will even accompany them on some of these missions from which you might not return.

What kind of Christian do you have to be to share the good news of Jesus Christ when it could cost you your life?

This weekend on The Christian Worldview, you will find out when you meet Lieutenant Colonel John Morris, chaplain in the 34th division of the US Army National Guard. Lukewarm Christians -- like the ones described in the church in Laodicea in the book of Revelation -- need not apply.

After hearing from Chaplain Morris, we will move further east and discuss the summer Olympics taking place for the next two weeks in Beijing, China. Are the Olympics just about sport or is there a bigger narrative taking place? And, what would it be like to be a Christian intent on sharing the gospel during these Games in an evangelistically repressive country like China?

A strong stomach and an even stronger faith are in order as you tune in this weekend to The Christian Worldview!

Evolutionists and skeptics, look out, and Christians, be strengthened! The Creation Museum is up and running and opening minds to the truth about creation, the flood, Scripture, and the gospel.

While I was in Cincinnati, Ohio last week, the folks at Answers in Genesis, who are the owners and operators of the brand new Creation Museum, were kind enough to arrange a tour of this magnificent indoor and outdoor facility and interviews with some of their leading staff like Mark Looy, V.P. of outreach and one of the founders, Dr. David Menton, researcher and biologist, and Dr. Andrew Snelling, researcher and geologist.

The Creation Museum is an absolute must-visit for you, your family, your school or church. I enjoyed my first visit so much that I returned two days later for a second visit and my Christian worldview was sharpened all the more.

How does one describe a 70,000 square foot indoor museum with fantastic exhibits, displays, video presentations, and a planetarium that gives truthful answers about origins? Well, you'll just have to join me on The Christian Worldview this weekend as I give you a virtual radio tour of the Creation Museum!

Every day, dire news is reported on the state of the U.S. economy: the stock market has fallen nearly 20% since October, the U.S. dollar is as weak as water, the real estate market is in the tank, gas and food prices are sky high, borrowers are defaulting on their loans, banks are failing, the government is contemplating bailouts, and on and on it goes.

What is going on economically and how can Christians be prepared to deal with it?

It's a good thing Dan Celia will be joining us on The Christian Worldview this weekend to untangle and bring clarity to all things economic, including your questions on the aforementioned issues and your personal finances.

Dan is the executive director of The Regency Foundation, a Christian financial ministry that "exists to help corporations and individuals plan, invest, and give wisely." And what's more, The Regency Foundation is a national sponsor of The Christian Worldview! Dan is also the host of the nationally syndicated Financial Issues Live radio program and the author of a devotional book on biblical stewardship, All For the Master.

Tune in this weekend for a biblical perspective on our economic situation and being a good steward of your God-given resources.

Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church and Grace to You radio and television joins me this weekend on The Christian Worldview to discuss his new book, A Tale of Two Sons.

The book looks in depth at Jesus' most well-known parable, commonly referred to as the parable of the prodigal son. But as John MacArthur makes clear, the parable is actually about two sons and a father that teaches us about repentance, hypocrisy, and forgiveness.

I will also ask John about some current events in the United States and Church: An Evangelical Manifesto, the election, and here's one, whether America's Founders sinned by revolting against England.

When John MacArthur speaks, Christians need to listen closely. Don't miss a minute of this in-depth interview with the leading expository preacher of our time this weekend on The Christian Worldview.