Each month we invite Bible professors from the University of Northwestern into the studio and open the phone lines for questions on the Bible, faith and the church.

This month we tackle questions about the Christmas story and much more with Professors Mark Muska and Brad Sickler. The phone lines are open, and we open our bibles to discuss your faith questions on this latest Ask the Professor on Connecting Faith. Here are some of the questions we address in this latest episode:

•  As a parent, how can we respond to our kids’ questions about Santa and make sure they realize that the true reason behind the season is Jesus?

•  How were people saved before the resurrection of Christ?

•  What does the oil signify in the biblical story of the wise and foolish virgins?

•  After the resurrection, did Jesus literally go down into hell to proclaim his victory?

•  In view of the recent release of the movie, Exodus: Gods and Kings, did Moses’ father-in-law have two names? If so, why?

•  How do we grapple with the militant Muslim groups practicing violence against other Christians?

•  How are we to understand the symbolism in the Bible?

•  Is there a way we can know which Old Testament rules should still be kept today?

Highlight: On Santa

Ask the Professor