Foreword / Richard J. Mouw -- Federal budget deficit -- Immigration -- Religious freedom -- Syria and Iran -- Israel and Palestine -- Poverty in the United States -- Marriage -- Health care -- K-12 education -- Gun control -- Abortion -- Role of government -- Modeling a more excellent way : thoughts on respectful dialogue / Amy E. Black -- Speaking the truth, in love / Paul Brink -- A new era in evangelical public engagement? / David P. Gushee -- Continuing the political conversation / Lisa Sharon Harper -- Religious beliefs in public conversations / Stephen V. Monsma -- An example for the next generation / Eric Teetsel.