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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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    2643. Helping Children Resist Progressive Indoctrination – Katy Faust, 9/21/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 57:24


    Katy Faust of Them Before Us Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City Them Before Us Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement The post 2643. Helping Children Resist Progressive Indoctrination – Katy Faust, 9/21/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2642. Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 9/21/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 28:44


    Audio Open Lines The post 2642. Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 9/21/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    responding listener emails comment line issues etc
    2641. Old Testament Prophet, Jonah – Dr. John Brug, 9/21/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 27:40


    Dr. John Brug of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary The Evangelical Heritage Version of the Bible The post 2641. Old Testament Prophet, Jonah – Dr. John Brug, 9/21/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2633. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Peter Bender, 9/20/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 59:53


    Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical Academy The post 2633. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Peter Bender, 9/20/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2632. Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: David and Jonathan – Pr. Tom Baker, 9/20/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 23:43


    Pr. Tom Baker of Law and Gospel Enduring Faith Law and Gospel with Tom Baker The post 2632. Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: David and Jonathan – Pr. Tom Baker, 9/20/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2631. Media Coverage of Religion and Spirituality in Post-Christian America – Terry Mattingly, 9/20/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 33:00


    Terry Mattingly of GetReligion Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.org The post 2631. Media Coverage of Religion and Spirituality in Post-Christian America – Terry Mattingly, 9/20/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2622. Asking Questions of Unbelievers – Greg Koukl, 9/19/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 57:05


    Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason Stand to Reason The post 2622. Asking Questions of Unbelievers – Greg Koukl, 9/19/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2621. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (3 Year Lectionary): Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 19 – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 9/18/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 57:17


    Pr. Sean Daenzer Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS Worship The post 2621. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (3 Year Lectionary): Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 19 – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 9/18/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2613. President Trump’s Abortion Comments on “Meet the Press” – Mollie Hemingway, 9/18/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 28:23


    Mollie Hemingway of The Federalist and Fox News Rigged: How the Media, Big Tech, and the Democrats Seized Our Elections Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court Trump vs. the Media Mollie Hemingway's Federalist Articles The post 2613. President Trump's Abortion Comments on “Meet the Press” – Mollie Hemingway, 9/18/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2612. Christians in a Post-Christian America – Dr. Voddie Baucham, Jr., 9/18/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 29:26


    Dr. Voddie Baucham, Jr., author, “The Ever Loving Truth” The Ever Loving Truth The post 2612. Christians in a Post-Christian America – Dr. Voddie Baucham, Jr., 9/18/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2611. The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel, Part 12 – Pr. Will Weedon, 9/18/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 54:28


    Pr. Will Weedon, Host of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever God Grant It The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior's Hands The post 2611. The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel, Part 12 – Pr. Will Weedon, 9/18/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Objections Overruled, Chapter Seven: Christianity Is Anti-Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 14:28


    Objections Overruled, Chapter Six: Miracles Don’t Happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 13:32


    2583. Kids Have Questions, Part 8 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/15/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 44:32


    Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Questioning the Unquestioned Do Sincerely Held Beliefs Determine Reality Rescuing Identity from Sexuality Pastor Conner's Blog The post 2583. Kids Have Questions, Part 8 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/15/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2582. Evangelism, Part 3 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 9/15/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 55:54


    Dr. Ken Schurb of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Myth or Faith Series Inviting Responses to Online Services The post 2582. Evangelism, Part 3 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 9/15/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2581. A Democratic Progressive Pro-Life Candidate for President – Terrisa Bukovinac, 9/15/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 14:57


    Terrisa Bukovinac, Pro-Life Democratic Candidate for President The post 2581. A Democratic Progressive Pro-Life Candidate for President – Terrisa Bukovinac, 9/15/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2573. Why I Am Not Eastern Orthodox – Dr. Jordan Cooper, 9/14/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 46:17


    Dr. Jordan Cooper of Just and Sinner Five Reasons I Am Not Eastern Orthodox Just and Sinner Dr. Cooper's Website The post 2573. Why I Am Not Eastern Orthodox – Dr. Jordan Cooper, 9/14/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2572. A Journey to Lutheran Theology – FLAME, 9/14/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 39:25


    FLAME Extra Nos Extra Nos Music The post 2572. A Journey to Lutheran Theology – FLAME, 9/14/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2571. Finding Jesus in the Old Testament, Part 3 – Dr. Andrew Steinmann, 9/14/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 30:26


    Dr. Andrew Steinmann of Concordia University Chicago The Messianic Message: Predictions, Patterns, and the Presence of Jesus in the Old Testament Concordia University Chicago Pre-Seminary Program The Concordia Commentary on Daniel The Concordia Commentary on 1 Samuel The Concordia Commentary on 2 Samuel Prepare the Way of the Lord From Abraham to Paul: A Biblical Chronology [...] The post 2571. Finding Jesus in the Old Testament, Part 3 – Dr. Andrew Steinmann, 9/14/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2563. Finding Jesus in the Old Testament, Part 2 – Dr. Andrew Steinmann, 9/13/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 57:17


    Dr. Andrew Steinmann of Concordia University Chicago The Messianic Message: Predictions, Patterns, and the Presence of Jesus in the Old Testament Concordia University Chicago Pre-Seminary Program The Concordia Commentary on Daniel The Concordia Commentary on 1 Samuel The Concordia Commentary on 2 Samuel Prepare the Way of the Lord From Abraham to Paul: A Biblical Chronology [...] The post 2563. Finding Jesus in the Old Testament, Part 2 – Dr. Andrew Steinmann, 9/13/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2562. Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: David and Goliath – Pr. Tom Baker, 9/13/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 27:03


    Pr. Tom Baker of Law and Gospel Enduring Faith Law and Gospel with Tom Baker The post 2562. Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: David and Goliath – Pr. Tom Baker, 9/13/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2561. Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 9/13/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 29:27


    Audio Open Lines The post 2561. Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 9/13/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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    2553. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): Fifthteenth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Peter Bender, 9/12/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 57:17


    Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical Academy The post 2553. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): Fifthteenth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Peter Bender, 9/12/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2552. The Burnout of a Deconstructionist Pastor – Pr. Hans Fiene, 9/12/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 23:14


    Pr. Hans Fiene of Lutheran Satire The Crushing Yoke of a Deconstructionist Pastor Lutheran Satire The post 2552. The Burnout of a Deconstructionist Pastor – Pr. Hans Fiene, 9/12/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2551. A Rolling Stone Article on the Culture War and Country Music – Terry Mattingly, 9/12/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 33:16


    Terry Mattingly of GetReligion Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.org The post 2551. A Rolling Stone Article on the Culture War and Country Music – Terry Mattingly, 9/12/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Objections Overruled, Chapter Five: The Bible Isn’t a Reliable Historical Document

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 14:06


    2542. Evangelism, Part 2 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 9/11/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 57:22


    Dr. Ken Schurb, editor, “Rediscovering the Issues Surrounding the 1974 Concordia Seminary Walkout” Resolution 1-01A Q & A Church Testimony The post 2542. Evangelism, Part 2 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 9/11/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2541. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (3 Year Lectionary): Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 18 – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 9/11/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 57:20


    Pr. Sean Daenzer Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS Worship The post 2541. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (3 Year Lectionary): Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 18 – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 9/11/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Objections Overruled, Chapter Four: Jesus Never Claimed to Be God

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 15:04


    Objections Overruled, Chapter Three: There Is No Extra-Biblical Evidence for Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 11:03


    2511. Greg Laurie and Rapture Theology – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, 9/8/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 40:40


    Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul Lutheran, Austin, TX Dispensationalism 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 The post 2511. Greg Laurie and Rapture Theology – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, 9/8/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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    2512. Kids Have Questions, Part 7 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/8/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 48:59


    Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner's Blog The post 2512. Kids Have Questions, Part 7 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/8/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2512. The Vocation of Police Officer – Pr. Paul Norris, 9/7/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 24:42


    Pr. Paul Norris, former Police Officer The post 2512. The Vocation of Police Officer – Pr. Paul Norris, 9/7/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2502. Finding Jesus in the Old Testament, Part 1 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 9/7/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 45:53


    Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Messianic Message: Predictions, Patterns, and the Presence of Jesus in the Old Testament The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post 2502. Finding Jesus in the Old Testament, Part 1 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 9/7/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2501. An Update on Concordia University Texas’ Attempt to Reject the Governance and Oversight of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod – Tom Halverson, 9/7/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 68:50


    Tom Halvorson, attorney and author, “Complaint Filed in LCMS v. Christian, Bannwolf & Concordia University Texas” Complaint Filed in LCMS v. Christian, Bannwolf & Concordia University Texas The Sovereignty of Nebulous Ethos at Concordia Texas Two Simple Questions about Concordia Texas Throwing Off the Bylaws of the LCMS The post 2501. An Update on Concordia University Texas' Attempt to Reject the Governance and Oversight of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod – Tom Halverson, 9/7/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2493. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Peter Bender, 9/6/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 57:21


    Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical Academy The post 2493. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Peter Bender, 9/6/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2492. Declining Religiosity Among American Children- Lyman Stone, 9/6/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 24:33


    Lyman Stone of the Institute for Family Studies Secularization Begins at Home The post 2492. Declining Religiosity Among American Children- Lyman Stone, 9/6/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2491. A New York Times Story on Mormon Young Adult Fiction Authors – Terry Mattingly, 9/6/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 31:58


    Terry Mattingly of GetReligion Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.org The post 2491. A New York Times Story on Mormon Young Adult Fiction Authors – Terry Mattingly, 9/6/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2484. An Update on the Criminal Trial of Two Finnish Lutheran Leaders for Statements on Human Sexuality – Paul Coleman, 9/5/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 12:03


    Paul Coleman of Alliance Defending Freedom International Alliance Defending Freedom International Censored The post 2484. An Update on the Criminal Trial of Two Finnish Lutheran Leaders for Statements on Human Sexuality – Paul Coleman, 9/5/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2483. Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 9/5/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 30:02


    Audio Open Lines The post 2483. Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 9/5/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    responding listener emails comment line issues etc
    2482. Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: Saul Becomes King – Pr. Tom Baker, 9/5/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 17:12


    Pr. Tom Baker of Law and Gospel Enduring Faith Law and Gospel with Tom Baker The post 2482. Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: Saul Becomes King – Pr. Tom Baker, 9/5/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2481. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (3 Year Lectionary): Fifthteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 17 – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 9/5/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 57:18


    Pr. Sean Daenzer Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS Worship The post 2481. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (3 Year Lectionary): Fifthteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 17 – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 9/5/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2472. Encore: What I Wish My Non-Lutheran Family Knew About Worship – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, 9/4/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 57:40


    Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul Lutheran, Austin, TX 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 The post 2472. Encore: What I Wish My Non-Lutheran Family Knew About Worship – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, 9/4/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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    2471. Evangelism, Part 1 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 9/4/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 57:50


    Dr. Ken Schurb, editor, “Rediscovering the Issues Surrounding the 1974 Concordia Seminary Walkout” Resolution 1-01A Q & A Church Testimony The post 2471. Evangelism, Part 1 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 9/4/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    Objections Overruled, Chapter Two: Jesus Didn’t Physically Rise from the Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 14:46


    Objections Overruled, Chapter One: Religions Are All Saying the Same Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 18:27


    2443. This Week in Pop-Christianity: Katie Souza & Time Travel – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 9/1/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 57:44


    Pr. Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith Fighting for the Faith The post 2443. This Week in Pop-Christianity: Katie Souza & Time Travel – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 9/1/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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    2442. Kids Have Questions, Part 6 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/1/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 43:58


    Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA The Quest for Peace in the War Against Anxiety Pastor Conner's Blog The post 2442. Kids Have Questions, Part 6 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/1/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2441. Gray Divorce – Katie Breckenridge, 9/1/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 14:56


    Katie Breckenridge of Them Before Us Them Before Us The post 2441. Gray Divorce – Katie Breckenridge, 9/1/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

    2432. Your Unanswered Bible Questions – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller & Pr. Brian Kachelmeier, 8/31/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 79:50


    Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller, author, “Has American Christianity Failed?” Pastor Brian Kachelmeier, author, “Reading Isaiah with Luther” Pr. Wolfmueller's YouTube Channel Reading Isaiah with Luther Redeemer Theological Academy The post 2432. Your Unanswered Bible Questions – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller & Pr. Brian Kachelmeier, 8/31/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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    2431. Archeological Digs – Dr. Mark Meehl, 8/31/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 36:05


    Dr. Mark Meehl of Concordia University-Nebraska The post 2431. Archeological Digs – Dr. Mark Meehl, 8/31/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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