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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.



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    Promoting Your Congregation’s Christmas Services – Pr. Christopher Jackson, 12/2/25 (3363)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 25:35


    Pr. Christopher Jackson of ChurchSEO.io ChurchSEO.io Pastor Jackson’s X ProfileThe post Promoting Your Congregation's Christmas Services – Pr. Christopher Jackson, 12/2/25 (3363) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 12/2/25 (3362)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 31:29


    Audio Open Lines The post Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 12/2/25 (3362) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: Advent 2 – Pr. Peter Bender, 11/24/25 (3283)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 57:20


    Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther's Catechisms: Advent 2 – Pr. Peter Bender, 11/24/25 (3283) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    The Hymnal as a Devotional Resource, Part 2 – Pr. Will Weedon, 11/17/25 (3211)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 47:48


    Pr. Will Weedon, Host of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior’s Hands We Praise You O GodThe post The Hymnal as a Devotional Resource, Part 2 – Pr. Will Weedon, 11/17/25 (3211) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    What Is Your Favorite Advent Hymn, and Why? 12/1/25 (3353)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 58:03


    The post What Is Your Favorite Advent Hymn, and Why? 12/1/25 (3353) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    A New Study on Post-Abortion Distress – Dr. Michael New, 12/1/25 (3352)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 10:04


    Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New’s Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier InstituteThe post A New Study on Post-Abortion Distress – Dr. Michael New, 12/1/25 (3352) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Secularist Views of Life and Sexuality – Dr. Nancy Pearcey, 11/28/25 (3322, Encore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 57:36


    Nancy Pearcey, author, “Love Thy Body” Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality The post Secularist Views of Life and Sexuality – Dr. Nancy Pearcey, 11/28/25 (3322, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    The Advent Hymn “Once He Came in Blessing” – Pr. Will Weedon, 11/28/25 (3321)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 57:23


    Pr. Will Weedon, Host of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior's Hands We Praise You O God The post The Advent Hymn “Once He Came in Blessing” – Pr. Will Weedon, 11/28/25 (3321) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    The Hymn “We Praise You O God, Our Redeemer Creator” – Pr. Will Weedon, 11/27/25 (3312, Encore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 57:18


    Pr. Will Weedon, Host of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior's Hands We Praise You O God The post The Hymn “We Praise You O God, Our Redeemer Creator” – Pr. Will Weedon, 11/27/25 (3312, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Old Testament Patriarch Noah – Dr. Brian German, 11/27/25 (3311)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 57:20


    Dr. Brian German of Concordia University-Wisconsin The Concordia Commentary on Haggai and Malachi Concordia Bible Institute The post Old Testament Patriarch Noah – Dr. Brian German, 11/27/25 (3311) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    The Christian View of Thankfulness – Bryan Wolfmueller, 11/26/25 (3303)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 44:36


    Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul Lutheran, Austin, TX Pr. Wolfmueller's YouTube Channel Has American Christianity Failed? The post The Christian View of Thankfulness – Bryan Wolfmueller, 11/26/25 (3303) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    The Movie “Wicked: For Good” – Pr. Ted Giese, 11/26/25 (3302)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 37:23


    Pr. Ted Giese of Mount Olive Lutheran-Regina, Saskatchewan Pr. Giese's Movie Reviews The post The Movie “Wicked: For Good” – Pr. Ted Giese, 11/26/25 (3302) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 11/26/25 (3301)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 35:00


    Audio Open Lines The post Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 11/26/25 (3301) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    A Father and Son’s Perspective on the Importance of Family Meals – Tim Goeglein, Sr. and Tim Goeglein, Jr., 11/25/25 (3294)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 27:28


    Tim Goeglein, Sr. of Focus on the Family Tim Goeglein, Jr. of Off Hill Strategies Why Family Dinners are Important Stumbling Toward Utopia Toward a More Perfect Union The post A Father and Son's Perspective on the Importance of Family Meals – Tim Goeglein, Sr. and Tim Goeglein, Jr., 11/25/25 (3294) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Building our Lives and Congregations on God’s Word – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 11/25/25 (3293)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 30:34


    Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner's Blog The post Building our Lives and Congregations on God's Word – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 11/25/25 (3293) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    A New Report on the Work of Pregnancy Help Centers – Dr. Michael New, 11/25/25 (3292)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 8:59


    Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New's Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier Institute The post A New Report on the Work of Pregnancy Help Centers – Dr. Michael New, 11/25/25 (3292) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): First Sunday of Advent – Dr. John Bombaro, 11/25/25 (3291)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 49:34


    Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): First Sunday of Advent – Dr. John Bombaro, 11/25/25 (3291) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: Advent 1 – Pr. Peter Bender, 11/24/25 (3283)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 57:26


    Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical Academy The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther's Catechisms: Advent 1 – Pr. Peter Bender, 11/24/25 (3283) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    The Persecution of Christians in Nigeria – Dr. Christian Ekong, 11/24/25 (2382)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 25:05


    Archbishop Christian Ekong of the Lutheran Church of Nigeria The post The Persecution of Christians in Nigeria – Dr. Christian Ekong, 11/24/25 (2382) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Christian Tradition – Pr. Will Weedon, 11/24/25 (3281)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 32:38


    Pr. Will Weedon, Host of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior's Hands We Praise You O God The post Christian Tradition – Pr. Will Weedon, 11/24/25 (3281) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    This Week in Pop-Christianity: A Recent Teaching by Evangelist Ron Carpenter – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 11/21/25 (3253)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 39:51


    Pr. Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith Fighting for the Faith The post This Week in Pop-Christianity: A Recent Teaching by Evangelist Ron Carpenter – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 11/21/25 (3253) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Seventh & Eighth Century Bishop John of Damascus – Dr. James Bushur, 11/21/25 (3252)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 42:29


    Dr. James Bushur of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne The post Seventh & Eighth Century Bishop John of Damascus – Dr. James Bushur, 11/21/25 (3252) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    The Movie “Tron: Ares” – Pr. Ted Giese, 11/21/25 (3251)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 38:25


    Pr. Ted Giese of Mount Olive Lutheran-Regina, Saskatchewan Pr. Giese's Movie Reviews The post The Movie “Tron: Ares” – Pr. Ted Giese, 11/21/25 (3251) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    A Lutheran Army Chaplain at the Nuremberg War Trials – Tim Townsend, 11/20/24 (3243, Encore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 39:19


    Tim Townsend, author of “Mission at Nuremberg” “Mission at Nuremberg” by Tim Townsend The post A Lutheran Army Chaplain at the Nuremberg War Trials – Tim Townsend, 11/20/24 (3243, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 11/20/25 (3242)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 49:46


    Audio Open Lines The post Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 11/20/25 (3242) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Memorizing God’s Word – Jocelyn Benson, 11/20/25 (3241)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 26:35


    Jocelyn Benson of Wittenberg Academy Wittenberg Academy The post Memorizing God's Word – Jocelyn Benson, 11/20/25 (3241) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    The Case for Cathedrals – Nathanael Blake, 11/19/25 (3233)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 22:07


    Nathanael Blake of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Why Christians Should Build Cathedrals Victims of the Revolution The post The Case for Cathedrals – Nathanael Blake, 11/19/25 (3233) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Media Coverage of Turning Point USA Chapters and Christian College Campuses – Terry Mattingly, 11/19/25 (2322)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 37:25


    Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.org The post Media Coverage of Turning Point USA Chapters and Christian College Campuses – Terry Mattingly, 11/19/25 (2322) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): Last Sunday of the Church Year – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 11/19/25 (3231)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 57:51


    Pr. Sean Daenzer Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS Worship The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): Last Sunday of the Church Year – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 11/19/25 (3231) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Living in an Age of Feeling – Dr. Robert George, 11/18/25 (3222, Encore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 57:21


    Dr. Robert George of Princeton University Seeking Truth and Speaking Truth The post Living in an Age of Feeling – Dr. Robert George, 11/18/25 (3222, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): The Last Sunday of the Church Year – Dr. John Bombaro, 11/18/25 (3221)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 57:51


    Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): The Last Sunday of the Church Year – Dr. John Bombaro, 11/18/25 (3221) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    The Third Use of God’s Law – Dr. Gifford Grobien, 11/17/25 (3212)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 50:07


    Dr. Gifford Grobien of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne The post The Third Use of God's Law – Dr. Gifford Grobien, 11/17/25 (3212) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    The Hymnal as a Devotional Resource – Pr. Will Weedon, 11/17/25 (3211)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 66:23


    Pr. Will Weedon, Host of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior's Hands We Praise You O God The post The Hymnal as a Devotional Resource – Pr. Will Weedon, 11/17/25 (3211) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Recent Developments at a Possible Site of Noah’s Ark – Dr. David Adams, 11/14/25 (3182)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 58:11


    Dr. David Adams of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO The post Recent Developments at a Possible Site of Noah's Ark – Dr. David Adams, 11/14/25 (3182) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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    Why the Democratic Party is Losing Voters on Social Issues – Ramesh Ponnuru, 11/14/25 (3182)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 25:07


    Ramesh Ponnuru of National Review Are the Democrats Fixable? The Party of Death: The Democrats, the Media, the Courts, and the Disregard for Human Life The post Why the Democratic Party is Losing Voters on Social Issues – Ramesh Ponnuru, 11/14/25 (3182) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Typological Claims about the Virgin Mary Made by Roman Catholic Apologists – Dr. Steven Parks, 11/14/25 (3181)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 33:51


    Dr. Steven Parks of Hope Lutheran Church-Glendora, CA The post Typological Claims about the Virgin Mary Made by Roman Catholic Apologists – Dr. Steven Parks, 11/14/25 (3181) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Kids Have Questions, Part 49 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 11/13/25 (3173)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 59:13


    Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner's Blog The post Kids Have Questions, Part 49 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 11/13/25 (3173) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Preparing for Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas – Joy Pullmann, 11/13/25 (3172)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 22:56


    Joy Pullmann of The Federalist Joy Pullmann's Columns at The Federalist False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America The Education Invasion: How Common Core Fights Parents for Control of American Kids The post Preparing for Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas – Joy Pullmann, 11/13/25 (3172) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Media Coverage of the Fall Assembly of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops – Terry Mattingly, 11/13/25 (3171)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 35:55


    Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.org The post Media Coverage of the Fall Assembly of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops – Terry Mattingly, 11/13/25 (3171) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    A Marriage 101 College Course – Dr. Andrea Gurney, 11/12/25 (3162)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 28:12


    Dr. Andrea Gurney of Westmont College-Santa Barbara, CA The post A Marriage 101 College Course – Dr. Andrea Gurney, 11/12/25 (3162) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Revisiting the Great Commission – Pr. Dan Voth, 11/12/25 (3161)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 30:53


    Pr. Dan Voth, author, “Clarifying the Great Commission” Clarifying the Great Commission The post Revisiting the Great Commission – Pr. Dan Voth, 11/12/25 (3161) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Presenting Christianity to Mormons – Eric Johnson, 11/12/25 (3163, Encore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 58:11


    Eric Johnson of Mormonism Research Ministry Introducing Christianity to Mormons Mormonism Research Ministry Sharing the Good News with Mormons: Practical Strategies for Getting the Conversation Started The post Presenting Christianity to Mormons – Eric Johnson, 11/12/25 (3163, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Critical Theory on the Right – Dr. Carl Trueman, 11/11/25 (3154)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 21:52


    Dr. Carl Trueman of Grove City College How Critical Theory Paved the Way for Nick Fuentes To Change All Worlds Strange New World The post Critical Theory on the Right – Dr. Carl Trueman, 11/11/25 (3154) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    The Importance of Family Meals – Tim Goeglein, 11/11/25 (3152)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 13:59


    Tim Goeglein of Focus on the Family Why Family Dinners are Important Stumbling Toward Utopia Toward a More Perfect Union The post The Importance of Family Meals – Tim Goeglein, 11/11/25 (3152) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 11/11/25 (3152)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 20:30


    Audio Open Lines The post Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 11/11/25 (3152) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary) : Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity – Dr. John Bombaro, 11/11/25 (3151)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 57:54


    Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Luteran-Lafayette, IN The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary) : Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity – Dr. John Bombaro, 11/11/25 (3151) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 11/10/25 (3142)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 57:46


    Pr. Sean Daenzer Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS Worship The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 11/10/25 (3142) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    The Hymn “Rejoice, My Heart, Give Thanks and Sing” – Pr. Will Weedon, 11/10/25 (3141)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 56:33


    Pr. Will Weedon, Host of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior's Hands We Praise You O God The post The Hymn “Rejoice, My Heart, Give Thanks and Sing” – Pr. Will Weedon, 11/10/25 (3141) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    This Week in Pop-Christianity: Patricia King’s Teaching “The Kingdom of God is Voice Activated” – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 11/7/25 (3113)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 57:50


    Pr. Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith Fighting for the Faith The post This Week in Pop-Christianity: Patricia King's Teaching “The Kingdom of God is Voice Activated” – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 11/7/25 (3113) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Fertility and Family-Friendly Housing – Lyman Stone, 11/7/25 (3112)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 29:24


    Lyman Stone of the Institute for Family Studies Institute for Family Studies The post Fertility and Family-Friendly Housing – Lyman Stone, 11/7/25 (3112) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Early Christian Creeds, Part 4 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 11/7/25 (3111)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 29:21


    Dr. Ken Schurb of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod The post Early Christian Creeds, Part 4 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 11/7/25 (3111) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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