Issues, Etc. is produced by Lutheran Public Radio. Issues, Etc. is a live theological talk show from a confessional Lutheran perspective. The show features expert guests in theology, Biblical interpretation, apologetics, ethics, philosophy, law and culture. Issues, Etc. is hosted by Todd Wilken, a p…
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The Issues, Etc. podcast is a refreshing and intellectually stimulating program that provides valuable insights into current events and theological matters. Hosted by Todd Wilken, the podcast covers a wide range of topics from a Christian perspective. The interviews are thought-provoking and provide deep analysis on various issues facing Christians today.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the quality of the guests. Wilken brings in knowledgeable experts who offer well-reasoned and articulate opinions on a wide range of subjects. Whether it's theology, politics, or culture, the guests on Issues, Etc. provide valuable insights that help listeners better understand and engage with the world around them.
The podcast also excels at providing solid biblical teaching that is relevant to everyday life. The discussions are grounded in scripture and apply biblical principles to contemporary issues. This makes it an invaluable resource for Christians seeking to live out their faith in an increasingly secular and confusing world.
However, one potential downside of the podcast is that it may not appeal to those who do not align with its Lutheran perspective. While the discussions are generally open-minded and inclusive of different viewpoints, they are rooted in a specific theological framework. This may limit its appeal to audiences outside of confessional Lutheranism.
In conclusion, The Issues, Etc. podcast offers an exceptional blend of insightful interviews, solid biblical teaching, and engaging discussions on a variety of topics relevant to Christians today. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking intellectual stimulation grounded in scripture and provides a much-needed Christian perspective on current events.

Dr. Jordan Cooper of Just and Sinner A Christian Theological Approach to Technology and Ethics Dr. Cooper’s YouTube Channel Just and Sinner Dr. Cooper’s WebsiteThe post Christianity, Technology and Ethics – Dr. Jordan Cooper, 9/18/26 (2612, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner’s BlogThe post Kids Have Questions, Part 60 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/18/26 (2611) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith Fighting for the FaithThe post This Week in Pop-Christianity: Jonathan Cahn's Teaching on Satan's Throne – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 9/17/26 (2603) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Jeff Hemmer, author, “Man Up! The Quest for Masculinity” Man Up! The Quest for MasculinityThe post Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate's Lies and Legal Troubles – Pr. Jeff Hemmer, 9/17/26 (2602) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Katy Faust of Them Before Us Gay Dad's Disturbing Diary Illuminates Dysfunctions Of Buying Babies Pro-Child Politics: Why Every Cultural, Economic, and National Issue Is a Matter of Justice for Children Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City Them Before Us Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children’s Rights Movement The Greater Than CampaignThe post The Diary of a Gay Man in New York Magazine – Katy Faust, 9/17/26 (2601) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Will Weedon, Host of “The Word of the Lord Endures Forever” We Praise You, O God The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior’s HandsThe post Altar, Pulpit and Font Worship, Part 3 – Pr. Will Weedon, 9/16/26 (2593) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New’s Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier InstituteThe post A ProPublica Article Claiming a Connection Between Pro-Life Laws and Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths & a New Missouri Poll on an Abortion Amendment – Dr. Michael New, 9/16/26 (2593) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.orgThe post A Washington Post Story on the Christian Legal Movement – Terry Mattingly, 9/16/26 (2591) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Bradley Green of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary What Is Critical Theory?The post Critical Theory – Dr. Bradley Green, 9/15/26 (2582) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN Prex EucharisticaThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity – Dr. John Bombaro, 9/15/26 (2581) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Noelle Mering of the Ethics and Public Policy Center No Contact: How a Seductive Ideology Broke Families and Friendships and How We Can Repair Them Ethics and Public Policy Center Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive IdeologyThe post The No-Contact Movement – Noelle Mering, 9/14/26 (2572) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three-Year Lectionary): Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost – Pr. Peter Bender, 9/14/26 (2571) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Matt Anker, President-Elect of Lutheran Mission-Australia Lutheran Mission-AustraliaThe post A New Confessional Lutheran Church Body in Australia – Pr. Matt Anker, 9/11/26 (2543) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Nathaniel Pullmann, Headmaster of Redeemer Classical School Redeemer Classical SchoolThe post Social-Emotional Learning – Nathaniel Pullmann, 9/11/26 (2542) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Will Weedon, Host of “The Word of the Lord Endures Forever” We Praise You, O God The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior’s HandsThe post Altar, Pulpit and Font Worship, Part 2 – Pr. Will Weedon, 9/11/26 (2541) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.orgThe post Media Coverage of Alleged Miracles – Terry Mattingly, 9/10/26 (2533) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

John Daniel Davidson of The Federalist 9/11 Was The Beginning Of A Religious War That We Lost Pagan America: The Decline of Christianity and the Dark Age to ComeThe post Religion, Secularism and the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks – John Daniel Davidson, 9/10/26 (2532) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Andrew Das of Elmhurst University The Concordia Commentary on GalatiansThe post Surprises in the Gospel of Luke, Part 2 – Dr. Andrew Das, 9/10/26 (2531) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies Are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along The Sexual Revolution and Its Victims The Ruth Institute Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse's Blog The post The Life and Legacy of Feminist Leader Gloria Steinem – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 9/9/26 (2523) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical Academy The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three-Year Lectionary): Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost – Pr. Peter Bender, 9/9/26 (2522) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN Prex Eucharistica The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity – Dr. John Bombaro, 9/9/26 (2521) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Matthew Phillips of Concordia University Nebraska The post 12th Century Christian Crusader and King of England Richard the Lionheart – Dr. Matt Phillips, 9/8/26 (2514) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Audio Open Lines The post Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 9/8/26 (2513) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Wesley J. Smith of the Discovery Institute Wesley Smith's National Review Columns Culture of Death: The Age of “Do Harm” Medicine Forced Exit: Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide and the New Duty to Die The post A Bioethics Update – Wesley Smith, 9/8/26 (2512) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Glenn Stanton of Focus on the Family Gay Pride 2026: Leaders Confessed Losing Control of Their Movement The post Battles within the LGBTQ Movement – Glenn Stanton, 9/8/26 (2511) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Richard Stuckwisch President of the Indiana District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod The post Lutheran Schools and the Three Estates – Dr. Richard Stuckwisch, 9/7/26 (2501) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner’s BlogThe post Kids Have Questions – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/7/26 (2502, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Andrew Das of Elmhurst College The Concordia Commentary on GalatiansThe post Surprises in the Gospel of Luke, Part 1 – Dr. Andrew Das, 9/4/26 (2471) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner’s BlogThe post Kids Have Questions – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/4/26 (2472, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three-Year Lectionary): Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost – Pr. Peter Bender, 9/3/26 (2431) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner’s BlogThe post Kids Have Questions – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/3/26 (2462, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. John Maxfield of Concordia University-Edmonton Becoming LutheranThe post A Sixteenth Century German Town Embraces Lutheranism – Dr. John Maxfield, 9/2/26 (2451) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner’s BlogThe post Kids Have Questions – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/2/26 (2452, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN Prex EucharisticaThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity – Dr. John Bombaro, 9/1/26 (2441) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner’s BlogThe post Kids Have Questions – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/1/26 (2442, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Christian Miller, author, “”The Honesty Crisis The Honesty CrisisThe post Honesty and Dishonesty – Dr. Christian Miller, 8/31/26 (2431) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner’s BlogThe post Kids Have Questions – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 8/31/26 (2432, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith Fighting for the FaithThe post This Week in Pop-Christianity: Vlad Savchuk's Teaching of the Octopus Spirit – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 8/28/26 (2404) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Jon Vieker of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis The post Hymns, Hymnals and Hymn-Singing – Dr. Jon Vieker, 8/28/26 (2403) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Jeff Gibbs of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Concordia Commentary on Matthew 1:1-11:1 Concordia Commentary on Matthew 11:2-20:34The post The Martyrdom of John the Baptist – Dr. Jeff Gibbs, 8/28/26 (2402) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New’s Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier InstituteThe post A Pro-Abortion Op/Ed Admits that Post-Roe Predictions Were Wrong – Dr. Michael New, 8/28/26 (2401) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Jonathan Lange of Our Savior Lutheran-Evanston, WY Logia: A Journal of Lutheran TheologyThe post The Family, Church and State – Pr. Jonathan Lange, 8/27/26 (2393) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Audio Open Lines The post Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 8/27/26 (2392) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. John Kleinig of Australian Lutheran Seminary From Shame to Glory The Lord’s Supper: A Guide to the Heavenly Feast Wonderfully Made: A Protestant Theology of the Body The Concordia Commentary: Hebrews Grace Upon Grace The Concordia Commentary: LeviticusThe post Christian Comfort for Shame, Part 2 – Dr. John Kleinig, 8/27/26 (2391) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on JonahThe post Memorizing Scripture – Dr. Reed Lessing, 8/26/26 (2383) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.orgThe post Media Coverage of Dolly Parton's Life and Death – Terry Mattingly, 8/26/26 (2382) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Will Weedon, Host of “The Word of the Lord Endures Forever” We Praise You, O God The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior’s HandsThe post Altar, Pulpit and Font Worship, Part 1 – Pr. Will Weedon, 8/26/26 (2381) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Charles Schulz of Concordia University Chicago The post St. Augustine and His Mother Monica – Dr. Charles Schulz, 8/25/26 (2373) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Thomas Jipping of Advancing American Freedom DOJ Should End The Dangerous Loophole Shielding Illegal Abortion Drugs Advancing American FreedomThe post The US Department of Justice and Mail-Order Abortion Pills – Thomas Jipping, 8/25/26 (2372) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN Prex EucharisticaThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity – Dr. John Bombaro, 8/25/26 (2371) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Kirk Clayton of Concordia University Chicago CUC Apologetics BootcampThe post The Reliability of the Bible, Part 3 – Dr. Kirk Clayton, 8/24/26 (2362) first appeared on Issues, Etc..