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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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    2593. The 1619 Project, a New York Times Initiative to Reframe American History – Dr. Mary Grabar, 9/16/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 47:52

    Dr. Mary Grabar, author, “Debunking the 1619 Project” Debunking the 1619 Project: Exposing the Plan to Divide America

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    2592. COVID Vaccines and Vaccine Mandates – Dr. Jeff Barrows, 9/16/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 35:57

    Dr. Jeff Barrows of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations The Christian Medical and Dental Associations

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    2591. The Book of Proverbs: Proverbs 29, Part 4 – Pr. Jonathan Fisk, 9/16/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 16:34

    Pr. Jonathan Fisk of The Mad Christian Sons of Solomon Without Flesh

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    2590. Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 9/16/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 29:17

    September 16, 2021

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    Soundbite 4 – Joshua Pauling, How the Term “Worship Center” Gets Worship Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 1:40

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    Soundbite 3 – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, God's Answer to the Problem of Suffering

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 1:33

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    Soundbite 2 – Dr. Gene Edward Veith, Liberty, 9-11 and the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 2:11

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    Soundbite 1 – Pr. Peter Bender, Is the Liturgy Man-Made?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 1:32

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    2584. What I Wish My Non-Lutheran Family Understood About: Suffering – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, 9/15/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 43:44

    Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul Lutheran, Austin, TX Martin Luther's Sermon for Trinity 19 Pr. Wolfmueller's YouTube Channel And Take They Our Life: Martin Luther's Theology of Martyrdom World-Wide Bible Class And Take They Our Life: Martin Luther's Theology of Martyrdom A Martyr's Faith in a Faithless World

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    2583. Through the Old Testament in the Church Year: Daniel – Dr. Ken Schurb, 9/15/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 15:17

    Dr. Ken Schurb of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod The Old Testament Collection Central Illinois District News Facebook Live Events

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    2582. Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: The Birth of John the Baptist – Pr. Tom Baker, 9/15/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 29:11


    Pr. Tom Baker of Law and Gospel Enduring Faith Law and Gospel with Tom Baker

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    2581. Media Coverage of the Death of Comedian Norm MacDonald – Terry Mattingly, 9/15/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 27:55

    Terry Mattingly of GetReligion Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.org

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    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): Trinity 16 – Pr. David Petersen, 9/15/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 57:15

    Pr. David Petersen of Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy God With Us Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy

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    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (3 Year Lectionary): Pentecost 17, Proper 20 – Dr. Carl Fickenscher, 9/15/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 55:03

    Dr. Carl Fickenscher of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne

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    2580. Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 9/15/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 49:28

    September 15, 2021

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    2572. Growing Up in Nazi Germany & Communist East Germany, Part 2 – Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto, 9/14/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 48:00

    Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto, author, “Urchin at War” Urchin at War: The Tale of a Leipzig Rascal and his Lutheran Granny under Bombs in Nazi Germany

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    2571. The Theology of Worship, Part 4 – Pr. Peter Bender, 9/14/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 67:06

    Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical Academy

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    2570. Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 9/14/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 44:57

    September 14, 2021

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    2562. The Hymn, “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us” – Pr. Will Weedon, 9/13/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 67:53

    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 The Lutheran Solas in the Church Fathers

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    2561. Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 – Dr. Gene Edward Veith, 9/13/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 46:25

    Dr. Gene Edward Veith, author, “Christianity in an Age of Terrorism” Christianity in an Age of Terrorism Post-Christian: A Guide to Contemporary Thought and Culture

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    2560. Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 9/13/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 29:03

    September 13, 2021

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    2533. Issues, Etc. Soundbite of the Week, 9/10/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 26:31

    Soundbite of the Week 1 Scott Klusendorf Responds to Jen Psaki on Men and Abortion 2 Pr. Chris Rosebrough, The Danger of Separating the Holy Spirit from Water Baptism 3 Dr. Jordan Cooper, How Lutheranism Was Replaced by Lutherism 4 Dr. Cal Beisner, The Injustice of Climate Change Ideology VOTE in advance: (618) 223-8382, talkback@issuesetc.org, [...]

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    2532. Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 9/10/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 44:02

    Audio Open Lines

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    2531. Growing Up in Nazi Germany & Communist East Germany – Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto, 9/10/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 48:38

    Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto, author, “Urchin at War” Urchin at War: The Tale of a Leipzig Rascal and his Lutheran Granny under Bombs in Nazi Germany

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    2530. Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 9/10/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 31:45

    September 10, 2021

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    2523. How and Why the Worship Space Replaced the Sanctuary – Joshua Pauling, 9/9/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 29:06

    Joshua Pauling, author, “The Rise of the Worship Center and the Decline of Sacred Space” The Rise of the Worship Center and the Decline of Sacred Space

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    2522. Preaching and the Big Screen – Dr. John Bombaro, 9/9/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 57:00

    Dr. John Bombaro, Missionary in Latvia Power-Off the Projector for the Doctrine of Justification

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    2521. The Book of Proverbs: Proverbs 29, Part 3 – Pr. Jonathan Fisk, 9/9/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 28:25

    Pr. Jonathan Fisk of The Mad Christian Sons of Solomon Without Flesh

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    2520. Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 9/9/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 32:15

    September 9, 2021

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    Soundbite 4 – Dr. Cal Beisner, The Injustice of Climate Change Ideology

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 0:51

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    Soundbite 3 – Dr. Jordan Cooper, How Lutheranism Was Replaced by Lutherism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 2:24

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    Soundbite 2 – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, The Danger of Separating the Holy Spirit from Water Baptism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 1:16

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    Soundbite 1 – Scott Klusendorf Responds to Jen Psaki on Men and Abortion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 0:58

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    2513. A Theology of Worship, Part 3 – Pr. Peter Bender, 9/8/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 71:53

    Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical Academy

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    2512. Pope Francis’ and Other Religious Leaders’ Statement on Climate Change – Dr. Cal Beisner, 9/8/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 13:53

    Dr. Cal Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation Where Garden Meets Wilderness

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    2511. Media Coverage of the San Francisco Archbishop’s Washington Post OpEd on Abortion and Pro-Choice Catholic Politicians – Terry Mattingly, 9/8/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 28:15

    Terry Mattingly of GetReligion Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.org

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    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): Trinity 15 – Pr. David Petersen, 9/8/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 57:14

    Pr. David Petersen of Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy God With Us Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy

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    2510. Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 9/8/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 46:45

    September 8, 2021

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    2505. Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts – Dr. Ross Johnson, 9/7/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 17:25

    Dr. Ross Johnson of LCMS Disaster Response LCMS Disaster Response

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    2504. Pete & Chasten Buttigieg’s Adoption of Children – Katy Faust, 9/7/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 23:07

    Katy Faust of Them Before Us Them Before Us Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement

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    2503. Through the Old Testament in the Church Year: Ezekiel – Dr. Ken Schurb, 9/7/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 26:07

    Dr. Ken Schurb of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod The Old Testament Collection Central Illinois District News Facebook Live Events

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    2502. Jesus’ Birth Foretold – Pr. Tom Baker, 9/7/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 28:28


    Pr. Tom Baker of Law and Gospel Enduring Faith Law and Gospel with Tom Baker

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    2501. Responding to Texas’ Heartbeat Law Objections – Scott Klusendorf, 9/7/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 20:01

    Scott Klusendorf of Life Training Institute The Ethics of Abortion: Pro-Life Apologetics in an Uncertain Age Life Training Institute The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture

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    2500. Morning Chapel from Kramer Chapel, 9/7/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 67:56

    September 7, 2021

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    2492. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (3 Year Lectionary): Pentecost 16, Proper 19 – Dr. Carl Fickenscher, 9/6/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 58:47

    Dr. Carl Fickenscher of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne

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    2491. The Mystical Union with Christ – Dr. Jordan Cooper, 9/6/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 57:49

    Dr. Jordan Cooper of Just and Sinner Just and Sinner Dr. Cooper's Website Union with Christ: Salvation as Participation (A Contemporary Protestant Scholastic Theology Book 1)

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    2463. Issues, Etc. Soundbite of the Week, 9/3/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 23:58

    Soundbite of the Week 1 Pr. Peter Bender, The Direction of Christian Worship 2 Wesley Smith, The Distrust of the Experts 3 Pr. Will Weedon, Why Do the Lutheran Confessions Cite the Church Fathers 4 Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, The Business of the Funeral Service

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    2462. This Week in Pop-Christianity: Charismatics Separating the Holy Spirit from Baptism – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 9/3/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 48:01

    Pr. Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith Fighting for the Faith

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    2461. Sixth and Seventh Century Bishop of Rome, Gregory the Great – Dr. Bill Weinrich, 9/3/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 43:32

    Dr. Bill Weinrich of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN John 1:1-7:1 – Concordia Commentary

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    2454. The Movie “Pig” – Pr. Ted Giese, 9/2/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 33:14

    Pr. Ted Giese of Mount Olive Lutheran-Regina, Saskatchewan Pr. Giese's Movie Reviews

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    2453. The Old Testament Matriarch Hannah – Dr. Timothy Saleska, 9/2/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 25:02

    Dr. Tim Saleska of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO Concordia Commentary on Psalms 1-50

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