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Our guest is Sawako Okochi who is the co-chef and co-owner of Shalom Japan, which she opened in 2013 with her husband and co-chef, Aaron Israel. Shalom Japan is unique because Sawa and Aaron combine Japanese and Jewish food cultures on one menu. The unique concept has proven successful as they celebrate the 10th year of Shalom Japan. They also have just published a beautiful book titled “Love Japan – Recipes From Our Japanese American Kitchen”. In this episode, we will discuss how Sawa and Aaron met and decided to open a restaurant together, the overlapping and contrasting elements in Japanese and Jewish foods, creative menu items at Shalom Japan, what they want to share with us through the new book, and much, much more!!!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Japan Eats by becoming a member!Japan Eats is Powered by Simplecast.

Chanie Apfelbaum is the author of a really cool new book, Totally Kosher, and the force behind Busy in Brooklyn, a go-to resource for kosher recipes and thoughts on modern Jewish living. We wanted to have Chanie into the studio to talk about the many nuances of modern kosher cooking, and to ask her some pointed questions about her modern Orthodox life. Chanie was super game to talk about many topics, including how the recipes in her book are not only for the religious set. We hope you enjoy this talk.Also on the show, we catch up with Sawako Okochi and Aaron Israel, founders of Brooklyn restaurant Shalom Japan. They speak about their great new book, Love Japan.MORE FROM CHANIE APFELBAUM:Busy in Budapest [BIB]This Streusel-Topped One Might Be My New Favorite [The Kitchn]A Brief Chat With the Author Who Wants to Modernize Kosher Cooking [NY Mag]FOLLOW, FOLLOW, FOLLOW:instagram.com/busyinbrooklyninstagram.com/shalomjapaninstagram.com/mattrodbardinstagram.com/taste

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Was ist Merch by Amazon (MBA) eigentlich? MBA ist das Print on Demand oder das T-Shirt-Business 2.0 – Made by Amazon. In der Episode 65 sprechen wir darüber mit Aaron Israel, besser bekannt als Homo Oeconomicus. Dieser ist mit mehr als 76.000 Followern allein auf YouTube und insgesamt über 500.000 Designs auf Amazon eine Koryphäe auf dem Gebiet Merch by Amazon. Alle Themen der Episode im Überblick Intro (00:00-01:27) Aaron Israel aka Homo Oeconomicus: Wer bist du und was machst du? (02:36) Was steckt hinter Merch by Amazon (MBA)? (12:41) Wo kommen deine Designs her und wie viele Designs sind online? (18:18) Was kannst du als MBA Verkäufer selber steuern? (25:19) Wie finden potentielle Kunden deine Designs? (31:42) Bei bis zu 9.000 Produkte täglich im Upload - welche Tools nutzt du, um den Überblick zu behalten? (33:23 Wieso laufen Event-T-Shirts so gut? (35:47) Welche KPIs sind für dich wichtig? (41:02) Wie wichtig ist Werbung für MBA? (42:55) Welchen Werbetyp bei Amazon bevorzugst du und warum? (46:45) Welche Strategien wendest du für Amazon Werbung an? (48:14) Wie sieht deine Kampagnenstruktur aus? (52:39) Cross-Selling (55:02) Welche Tipps hast du für MBA? (57:03) Links & Ressourcen Der Blogpost zur Podcast-Episode: adference.com/blog/podcast-merch-by-amazon Amazon PPC Guide 2021: lp.adference.com/ultimative-amazon-ppc-guide-pdf   Fragen & Anregungen: Hintergründe sowie weiterführende Informationen zum Podcast findest du unter adference.com/vitamin-a Für Fragen und Feedback schreibt uns gerne eine Mail an: vitamin-a@adference.com

Wir leben in einer Welt, die Gott immer mehr vergisst. Die Werte, die man einst aus dem Christentum gewann, werden mehr und mehr verachtet. Worauf soll die Kirche unter diesen Umständen hoffen? Über diese Frage denken wir mit dem heutigen Abschnitt aus der Offenbarung nach. Herzlich willkommen zur Abendandacht!Der Apostel Johannes sah in einer Vision, wie die Welt wie ein wildes Tier, angestachelt vom Teufel, gegen alles wütete, was zu Gott gehört. Welche Aussichten haben nun jene, die auf Christus vertrauen? Mit dieser Frage schlagen wir die Offenbarung auf (Offenbarung 13,11-18).Und ich sah ein anderes Tier aus der Erde aufsteigen, und es hatte zwei Hörner gleich einem Lamm und redete wie ein Drache. Und es übt alle Vollmacht des ersten Tieres aus vor dessen Augen und bringt die Erde und die auf ihr wohnen dazu, dass sie das erste Tier anbeten, dessen Todeswunde geheilt wurde. Und es tut grosse Zeichen, so dass es sogar Feuer vom Himmel auf die Erde herabfallen lässt vor den Menschen.Und es verführt die, welche auf der Erde wohnen, durch die Zeichen, die vor dem Tier zu tun ihm gegeben sind, und es sagt denen, die auf der Erde wohnen, dass sie dem Tier, das die Wunde von dem Schwert hat und am Leben geblieben ist, ein Bild machen sollen. Und es wurde ihm gegeben, dem Bild des Tieres einen Geist zu verleihen, so dass das Bild des Tieres sogar redete und bewirkte, dass alle getötet wurden, die das Bild des Tieres nicht anbeteten.Und es bewirkt, dass allen, den Kleinen und den Grossen, den Reichen und den Armen, den Freien und den Knechten, ein Malzeichen gegeben wird auf ihre rechte Hand oder auf ihre Stirn, und dass niemand kaufen oder verkaufen kann als nur der, welcher das Malzeichen hat oder den Namen des Tieres oder die Zahl seines Namens.Hier ist die Weisheit! Wer das Verständnis hat, der berechne die Zahl des Tieres, denn es ist die Zahl eines Menschen, und seine Zahl ist 666.Das zweite TierNach dem furchtbaren Tier, das aus dem Meer hervorkam, sah Johannes ein zweites Wesen. Es stieg aus der Erde auf. Auf den ersten Blick ist dieses Tier nicht so schrecklich wie sein Vorgänger. Es gleicht nicht einem Raubtier, sondern hat Hörner wie ein Lamm. Das ist bemerkenswert, wenn wir uns daran erinnern, dass Christus in der Offenbarung als verwundetes Lamm im Himmel dargestellt wurde. Wiederum wird hier auf der Erde etwas Himmlisches nachgeäfft.Das Tier trägt zwei Hörner auf seinem Kopf. Sie sind Zeichen für seine Macht. Dieses Mal scheint es aber auf den ersten Blick, es komme eine Herrschaft auf, die Gottes Volk freundlich gesinnt sei. Mitten in einer Zeit, in der die Kirche bedrängt wird, kommt ein Regent auf, der scheinbar die Art ihres Herrn an sich trägt.Der Schein trügt. Das wird deutlich, als das zweite Tier seinen Mund aufmacht. Es redet wie ein Drache. Von ihm kommen die Worte des Teufels. Wer aufmerksam zuhört und sich nicht von der Erscheinung blenden lässt, bemerkt sofort, dass dieses Tier die Kirche niemals unterstützt wird. Genauso wie das erste Wesen, das aus dem Meer stieg, richtet sich das zweite gegen alles, was von Gott kommt; also auch gegen jene, die sich zu ihm halten.Bereits beim Aufkommen des Tieres wird deutlich, dass die Kirche nichts Gutes zu erwarten hat. Nichts, was von der Erde kommt, wird von sich aus Gottes Sache dienen.Die Verführung des TieresTatsächlich wird im Lauf der Geschichte klar, dass dieses zweite Tier in die Fussstapfen des Ersten tritt. Es übt seine Vollmacht aus. Es sorgt sogar dafür, dass sein Vorgänger angebetet wird. Um die Menschen dazu zu bringen, bewirkt es unerklärliche Wunderzeichen. Es heisst, dass es sogar Feuer vom Himmel fallen lässt. Die ganze Welt staunt über diesen Machtbeweis.Das scheinbar harmlose Tier, lässt es nicht bei Worten und Zeichen. Es richtet einen Kult auf, indem es die Menschen dazu verführt, ein Bild jenes Tieres zu machen, das von seiner Wunde genesen ist. Es ist dieselbe Verführung wie in der Wüste Sinai, wo Aaron Israel ein goldenes Kalb goss. Dem Abbild wird diesmal sogar Leben eingehaucht. Das Tier mit seinen zwei Hörnern verleiht ihm einen Geist, den es reden lässt und alle tötet, die es nicht anbeten.Alle Menschen, Gross und Klein, Reich und Arm, Freie und Sklaven tragen daraufhin das Malzeichen des Tieres auf der Hand und auf der Stirne. Einst gab Gott seinem Volk ein Zeichen in die Hand und vor die Augen. Die ungesäuerten Brote sollten Israel daran erinnern, dass der Herr es durch seine Macht aus der Sklaverei befreite (2. Mose 13). Der neue Kult richtet sich direkt gegen dieses Gedächtnis. Das Tier, das aus dem Meer aufsteigt, will als Erlöser der ganzen Menschheit anerkannt und angebetet werden.Dieses Malzeichen hat nicht nur einen kultischen Zweck, sondern prägt den Alltag aller Menschen. Schliesslich wird nur noch mit jenen Handel getrieben, die sich dem gottfeindlichen Befreier widmen. Wie in den griechischen Städten, in denen der Markt vor den Tempeln und im Namen der Götter gehalten wurde, wird allen, die sich nicht unter die Herrschaft des Bösen stellen, die Lebensgrundlage entzogen.Der scheinbar freundliche Herrscher wendet sich also deutlich gegen die Kirche. Das Böse ist nicht bloss eine Idee. Es ist die Macht, die auf Erden alles zerstört, was Gottes Ehre dienen will, und zwar schonungslos.Die Identität des TieresNun wird es Zeit, dass wir uns um den Elefanten im Raum kümmern. Es ist die Frage, die alle beschäftigt, nachdem sie den letzten Satz des Abschnitts gelesen haben: «Wer das Verständnis hat, der berechne die Zahl des Tieres, denn es ist die Zahl eines Menschen, und seine Zahl ist 666.» Wer wird mit dieser Zahl bezeichnet?Im Lauf der Geschichte wurde die Zahl 666 auf verschiedene Persönlichkeiten bezogen. Aus Überlieferungen geht hervor, dass man in der frühen Kirche davon ausging, dass der Kaiser Nero damit gemeint sei. Später vermutete man bei dieser Zahl einen Hinweis auf den Papst, auf den Islam oder den Kommunismus, oder auf Despoten wie Hitler oder Stalin. Die Beschreibung der beiden Tiere kann zwar durchaus auf all diese Personen und Ideologien bezogen werden. Dennoch ist es schwer, zu beweisen, dass die Zahl 666 einzig auf die eine Möglichkeit deutet.Einige Gelehrte wollen die Zahl nicht auf eine einzelne Person beziehen. Sie verstehen sie als Aufstand der Schöpfung gegen Gott. Am sechsten Tag hat Gott den Menschen geschaffen. Beim Sündenfall wurde ihm vom Teufel den Floh ins Ohr gesetzt, dass er wie Gott sein könne. Die drei Sechsen deuten an, dass der Mensch an die Stelle des dreieinigen Gottes treten will. Er versucht so, den siebten Schöpfungstag, den Tag von Gottes Ruhe, zu vergessen und sich mit seinem eigenen Werk zu begnügen.Diese Deutung wird durch eine weitere Beobachtung unterstützt. Am Schluss der Offenbarung vermisst Johannes die Mauern des neuen Jerusalems. Das himmlische Mass wird dort in eine irdische Masseinheit übertragen (Offenbarung 21,17): «144 Ellen nach dem Mass eines Menschen». Mit dem Mass eines Menschen ist keine spezielle Persönlichkeit gemeint, sondern die allgemeine Einheit, die alle verstehen. Genauso kann der Ausdruck «Zahl eines Menschen» übersetzt und verstanden werden. Sie bezieht sich nicht auf eine einzelne Person oder eine einzige Sache, sondern beschreibt das allgemeine Prinzip, mit dem alle Menschen rechnen und nach dem alle ihr Leben ausrichten.Die menschliche Zahl 666 ist jederzeit auf Erden zu finden. Sie ist das Prinzip der Sünde. Es nimmt dann in einer Gesellschaft unbarmherzig überhand, wenn sich immer mehr Leute von Gott und seiner Gerechtigkeit abwenden. Unter jenen Umständen werden die Menschen nicht frei, sondern bereit, sich von irgendwelchen Mächten zu einer scheinbaren Ruhe und zu einer eingebildeten Seligkeit führen zu lassen.SchlussWeise ist, wer in einer Situation angemessen handelt. Jesus offenbart diese Dinge seiner Gemeinde nicht, damit sie dem Bösen einen Namen geben kann. Gottes Kinder sollen vielmehr erkennen, dass die Welt ständig gegen ihren himmlischen Vater streitet. Sie wird davor gewarnt, unter schweren Umständen auf einen Menschen zu hoffen, der ihre Bedrängung erleichtern soll. Menschliche Erlöser haben sich im Lauf der Geschichte schon oft als die schlimmsten Verfolger erwiesen. Solange wir auf dieser Welt sind, umgeben von allen Mächten, die aus der Menschheit aufsteigen, gilt der Rat, den der Apostel Petrus den Gemeinden in der Zerstreuung gab (1. Petrus 5,8-11):Seid nüchtern und wacht! Denn euer Widersacher, der Teufel, geht umher wie ein brüllender Löwe und sucht, wen er verschlingen kann; dem widersteht, fest im Glauben, in dem Wissen, dass sich die gleichen Leiden erfüllen an eurer Bruderschaft, die in der Welt ist. Der Gott aller Gnade aber, der uns berufen hat zu seiner ewigen Herrlichkeit in Christus Jesus, er selbst möge euch, nachdem ihr eine kurze Zeit gelitten habt, völlig zubereiten, festigen, stärken, gründen! Ihm sei die Herrlichkeit und die Macht von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit! Amen.

Brett, Mark, and Corey welcome Kash Singh, Ford’s Performance Enthusiast Marketing Manager, to discuss how he landed such a cool job, the interesting things he gets to do, and racing Mustangs up Pike's Peak. In the news, the guys talk about all the cars that died in 2019, Rivian and Ford partnering to produce an electric Lincoln SUV, and friend of the show Aaron Israel calls to chat about the newly-opened Brumos Collection in Jacksonville, Florida. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our 200th episode, recorded live with members of the Reformation Gun Club. Lloyd, Sgt. Bill, Mia, and Pastor Bennett look back at the past four years and are joined by special guests Bob Mayne (Handgun World podcast), Pastor Evan Goeglein (Table Talk Radio podcast), Kenn Blanchard (Black Man with a Gun podcast) and former contributor Aaron Israel. Use these Links to Support Armed Lutheran Radio Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, or shopping at your favorite online stores using the links below. Join the Reformation Gun Club! - http://gunclub.armedlutheran.us Download and listen usingthe RadioPublic app - http://www.armedlutheran.us/Radio Shop at Amazon* - http://www.armedlutheran.us/Amazon Shop at Shop at GunMagWarehouse* - http://www.armedlutheran.us/Mags Shop for everyday cigar deals at Cigar Page* - www.ArmedLutheran.us/Cigar Get Regular Refills at Dunkin' Donuts* - www.ArmedLutheran.us/Coffee Join the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network - https://www.armedcitizensnetwork.org/ Prayer of the Week Lord God, gracious Father, who in the fullness of time sent Your Son to become man, assume our flesh, and become our Brother, we implore You to keep us in true knowledge of our Redeemer, by whose birth we are delivered from sin, death, Satan, and hell, that with all the holy angels we may rejoice at His Nativity and behold Him who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Get in Touch Visit our Feedback Page - http://www.armedlutheran.us/feedback Please tell your friends about us, leave an iTunes review, and like us on Facebook Join our Facebook group - http://www.armedlutheran.us/facebook Subscribe to us and follow us on YouTube - http://www.armedlutheran.us/youtube Follow us on Twitter @ArmedLutheran - http://www.armedlutheran.us/twitter And search for us on Instagram - http://www.armedlutheran.us/instagram Check Out More at our Website - http://www.armedlutheran.us Subscribe and Listen Apple Podcasts / iTunes - http://www.armedlutheran.us/apple RadioPublic - http://www.armedlutheran.us/radio Google Podcasts - http://www.armedlutheran.us/google TuneIn - http://www.armedlutheran.us/tunein iHeartRadio - http://www.armedlutheran.us/iheartradio Stitcher - http://www.armedlutheran.us/stitcher Spotify - http://www.armedlutheran.us/spotify Disclaimer The links above which are indicated with an asterisk (*) are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please understand that I have experience with all of these items, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates. Keep Shooting, Keep Praying, We'll Talk to you Next time!

Brett and Mark welcome special guest Aaron Israel of The Brumos Collection. Aaron talks about interning for the world famous Petersen Automotive Museum, working on vintage race cars, bringing a $7.5 million Peugeot to his alma mater's car show, and the magnificent cars of The Brumos Collection. The guys discuss the mechanical failure that caused Jessi Combs' fatal crash during her speed record attempt in August, press releases from Ford Motor Company about the upcoming Bronco reboot and Bronco R racer, and the soon-to-be unveiled Mustang-based electric SUV. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this final show of the year we look back at some of the best moments from 2018 with segments from Sgt. Bill, Mia, Aaron Israel, and Pastor John Bennett. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Save 15% when you use promo code “armedpodcast” at checkout. www.CooksHolsters.com Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill warns about the dangers of GAS – Gear Acquisition Syndrome in this tip from episode 130. Everyday Cigar Deals Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine In this tip from episode 109, Mia shares a story from of a personal friend's Good Samaritan story gone wrong. Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop Now! Fundamental Defense In this self-defense tip from episode 102, Aaron talks about the dangers of defending property with potentially deadly force. Clinging to God and Guns We look back at episode 107 when Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dissected a post by a Trump-hating Catholic writer who thinks we're all a bunch of heretical Antinomians because we oppose new gun laws. Prayer of the Week Almighty eternal God, we heartily implore You, grant that we may know and praise Your dear Son as did Simeon, who took Him up in his arms and faithfully knew and confessed Him; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

In this weeks show we look back at some of the best moments from 2017 from Sgt. Bill, Mia, Aaron Israel, and Pastor John Bennett. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Save 15% when you use promo code “armedpodcast” at checkout. www.CooksHolsters.com Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill In this tip from episode 74, Sgt. Bill talks talks about what he learned in force-on-force training. Mainly that you don't want to mess with Mrs. Sgt. Bill. Everyday Cigar Deals Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine In this tip from episode 59, Mia discusses teaching your teenagers to physically defend themselves when you are no longer there to protect them. Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop Now! Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel foreshadows his future endeavors in financial planning with a tip about protecting your personal finances as a self-defense strategy, from episode 56. Clinging to God and Guns We look back at episode 82 when we looked at a sermon by Pastor Stephen Anderson who says God wants you to have a weapon. And if you can't afford a gun, He understands. But you have to have something because, according to Luke 22, two is enough, but zero is not enough. Prayer of the Week Lord, we implore You, give ear to our prayers and lighten the darkness of our hearts by Your gracious visitation; for You now live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.  

In this weeks show we look back at some of the best moments from 2016. We have a Ballistic Minute from episode 12, former contributor Aaron Israel from episode 47, Mia's first segment from episode 29, and our interview with Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller from episode 17. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Save 15% when you use promo code "armedpodcast" at checkout. www.CooksHolsters.com Special Guest: Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado and co-host of Table Talk Radio is our special guest. Pr. Wolfmueller explains the medieval doctrine of the three estates, and how Martin Luther's interpretation of it was the key political insight of his career. The original idea was that there were three "orders" in life: those who worked, those who prayed, and those who fought. The home, the church, and the state. To be a part of one meant you could not be a part of the others. Luther recognized that, unlike the early Church fathers and medieval theologians, the three estates actually overlap and people are a part of multiple "orders." Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill talks about trigger control in this week's Ballistic Minute. He boils three techniques, their advantages and disadvantages: the slow press or “surprise” break, prep and press, and fast full press. Everyday Cigar Deals Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia Anstine joins Armed Lutheran Radio for the first time with a shooting tip about finding the perfect placement for your trigger finger. Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop Now! Fundamental Defense Former contributor Aaron Israel recommends being a good neighbor as a means of self- and home-defense. Prayer of the Week Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Your only-begotten Son that by His coming we may be given to serve You with cleansed minds; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.  

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio we say “Farewell” to Aaron Israel as he hangs up his instructor hat to move on to other things. We look back at some of Aaron's appearances on the show over the years, and you'll hear Aaron's final segment. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Reformation Gun Club – Hangout with Aaron Israel Armed Lutheran Radio – Episode 8 Armed Lutheran Radio – Episode 56 Armed Lutheran Radio – Episode 102 Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron has been with us since episode 8 and over the course of three years he has provided timely and timeless information. Sgt. Bill and I took his Combat Focus Shooting one day class in 2016. It was my first full-day of self-defense training and it was a real eye-opener. Aaron is a gifted instructor and easily makes the complex understandable. When it came time to find an instructor for my wife's license to carry class, I turned to Aaron. Over the course of the next two years I learned a ton from Aaron, through his weekly tips, his articles, his posts in social media, and my opportunities to hang out with him on the show, on the range, on a road trip to the Louisiana State IDPA match in 2017. I will forever be grateful to him for the content he provided for listeners to this show. I am honored to consider him and friend and I know that whatever he puts his heart and mind into next will be a tremendous success. Prayer of the Week O Lord, we pray that Your grace may always go before and follow after us, that we may be continually given to all good works; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates. Thank you to our Reformation Gun Club members! Bryan P., David H., David W., Gordon L., Jackie R., James M., John N., Kalroy, Tyler C., Frank S., Vince W., Harold U., Douglas R., Lucas A., Dave V., Robert M., Russell W., and Marc L.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio we introduce you to Brett Grayson, better known to his students as “Dr. G”, host of Tactical Pay Radio, another of the great podcasts on the Self Defense Radio Network. Mia has another tip for rifle shooting, Sgt. Bill reviews the Glock 34 MOS, and Aaron has an important gun safety tip. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Tactical Pay Radio Home Page Special Guest: Brett Grayson Dr. Brett Grayson is a history teacher from Houston, Texas and host of the Tactical Pay Radio podcast, another excellent show on the Self Defense Radio Network. GunMag Warehouse – Need more Magazines? Find out what gun magazines we have for you! Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron has tips for dealing with the difficult subject of elderly adults, declining cognitive abilities, and gun safety. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares pros and cons of his new Glock 34 MOS. Everyday Cigar Deals Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia has more rifle shooting tips. Today she discusses tips and gear to help you get into position to take a shot. Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop Now! Prayer of the Week Keep, we implore You, O Lord, Your Church with Your perpetual mercy; and because the frailty of mankind without You cannot but fall, keep us ever by Your help from all things hurtful and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates. Shop Firearms and Guns at Palmetto State Armory. Thank you to our Reformation Gun Club members! Bryan P., David H., David W., Gordon L., Jackie R., James M., John N., Kalroy, Tyler C., Frank S., Vince W., Harold U., Douglas R., Lucas A., Dave V., Robert M., Russell W., and Marc L.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio we introduce you to Brian Duff, host of Mind4Survival, another of the great podcasts on the Self Defense Radio Network. Mia has another tip for rifle shooting, Sgt. Bill reviews an excellent piece of reloading gear, and Aaron returns with another self-defense tip. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Mind4Survival Home Page Special Guest: Brian Duff Brian Duff is a former Army Ranger and international security specialist and is now the host of Mind4Survival, another excellent show on the Self Defense Radio Network. GunMag Warehouse – Need more Magazines? Find out what gun magazines we have for you! Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel is back from the Dakotas with an after-action report and lessons learned about 3rd-party defensive interventions. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill reviews an awesome piece of kit if you are a reloader. The Shockbottle “Hundo” case gauge. Everyday Cigar Deals Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia has more rifle shooting tips. Today she discusses shooting positions. Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop Now! Prayer of the Week Keep, we implore You, O Lord, Your Church with Your perpetual mercy; and because the frailty of mankind without You cannot but fall, keep us ever by Your help from all things hurtful and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates. Shop Firearms and Guns at Palmetto State Armory. Thank you to our Reformation Gun Club members! Bryan P., David H., David W., Gordon L., Jackie R., James M., John N., Kalroy, Tyler C., Frank S., Vince W., Harold U., Douglas R., Lucas A., Dave V., Robert M., Russell W., and Marc L.

Lloyd and Pastor Bennett review an article that claims the NRA's claim that the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun is theologically dangerous and morally repugnant…but offers absolutely no theology to counter the idea. Plus thoughts on 3D printed guns and tips from Mia, Bill, and Aaron. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest SOJO.net – The NRA's Dangerous Theology GunMag Warehouse – Need more Magazines? Find out what gun magazines we have for you! Shop ModernSpartanSystems.com for the best cleaning, lubrication, and accuracy products for firearms. Everyday Cigar Deals Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop Now! Legal Plans Starting at $24.95/month. Shop LegalShield Today! Shop Firearms and Guns at Palmetto State Armory.  Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Safety is a concept. Failure to apply the same concepts off the range as you do when you are onthe range can have tragic consequences. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill reviews his new NcStar VTUPRS Universal Pistol Rear Sight Tool. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares great news about the growth of the Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program. Clinging to God and Guns Lloyd and Pastor Bennett fisk an article by the CEO of Sojourners written as a response to Wayne Lapierre's “Good Guy with a Gun” speech after Newtown. Prayer of the Week Almighty and everlasting God, who are always more ready to hear than we to pray and give more than we either desire or deserve, pour down upon us the abundance of Your mercy, forgiving those things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good things that we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Christ, our Lord; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates. Thank you to our Reformation Gun Club members! Bryan P., David H., David W., Gordon L., Jackie R., James M., John N., Kalroy, Tyler C., Frank S., Vince W., Harold U., Douglas R., Lucas A., Dave V., Robert M., Russell W., and Marc L.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio we are joined by the dynamic duo of Gun Freedom Radio. Danny & Cheryl Todd are business owners, gun store owners, parents, grandparents, podcasters, and Second Amendment advocates. They join Lloyd for the first time to talk about running a gun store, working with your kids, broadcasting, and speaking to your elected representatives about your gun rights. And polka dots. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Gun Freedom Radio AZ Firearms.com Pot of Gold Estate Auctions GunMag Warehouse – Need more Magazines? Find out what gun magazines we have for you! Shop ModernSpartanSystems.com for the best cleaning, lubrication, and accuracy products for firearms. Everyday Cigar Deals Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop Now! Legal Plans Starting at $24.95/month. Shop LegalShield Today! Shop Firearms and Guns at Palmetto State Armory.  Special Guests: Dan & Cheryl Todd Dan & Cheryl Todd are he hosts of Gun Freedom Radio, a show devoted to spreading information about the right to keep and bear arms. The dynamic duo join us to discuss their businesses, their family, the DC Project, and the state of gun rights in America today. And polka dots. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron comments on the parking lot shooting in Florida and how to avoid getting involved in pointless disputes when you are carrying a gun. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Bill reports on his vacation. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Brass? Bras? Mia is talking about bra holsters and similar carry options for women. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett will be back with us in Episode 132. Prayer of the Week O God, as You declare Your almighty power above all in showing mercy and pity, mercifully grant unto us such a measure of Your grace that we may obtain Your gracious promises and be made partakers of Your heavenly treasures; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates. Thank you to our Reformation Gun Club members! Bryan P., David H., David W., Gordon L., Jackie R., James M., John N., Kalroy, Tyler C., Frank S., Vince W., Harold U., Douglas R., Lucas A., Dave V., Robert M., Russell W., and Marc L.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio we learn about the word “Marcionism,” a 2nd Century gnostic heresy taught by Marcion of Sinope. Marcion suggested that the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament are different gods. One is violent and cruel, the other loving and forgiving. That heresy survives today at Clackamass United Church of Christ where Rev. Adam Erickson hates the story of Noah and the flood because the “God character” in that story is nothing like Jesus. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Patheos.com – Sermon: Swimming through the Flood – Guns, Violence, and US Politics CARM.org – What is Marcionism? GunMag Warehouse – Need more Magazines? Find out what gun magazines we have for you! Shop ModernSpartanSystems.com for the best cleaning, lubrication, and accuracy products for firearms. Everyday Cigar Deals Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop Now! Legal Plans Starting at $24.95/month. Shop LegalShield Today! Shop Firearms and Guns at Palmetto State Armory.  Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Would you know what to do if you or someone with you got bitten by a snake? If you like to hike or go camping, knowing what to do should be part of your personal defense strategy. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill There's a sickness sweeping the competitive shooting world. Gear Acquisition Syndrome or G.A.S. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Muzzle breaks can be a great addition to your rifle. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett is back from vacation and he and Lloyd are looking at a smug Marcionite who hates the Biblical Story of the flood because our world is already too violent with all the school shootings so we don’t need stories about God being violent. Prayer of the Week Let Your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of Your humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such things as shall please You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates. Thank you to our Reformation Gun Club members! Bryan P., David H., David W., Gordon L., Jackie R., James M., John N., Kalroy, Tyler C., Frank S., Vince W., Harold U., Douglas R., Lucas A., Dave V., Robert M., Russell W., and Marc L.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio we interview Remso Martinez, the author of the new book Stay Away from the Libertarians, plus tips from Aaron, Sgt. Bill and Mia. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Remso Martinez – Stay Away from the Libertarians Remso W. Martinez GunMag Warehouse – Need more Magazines? Find out what gun magazines we have for you! Shop ModernSpartanSystems.com for the best cleaning, lubrication, and accuracy products for firearms. Everyday Cigar Deals Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop Now! Legal Plans Starting at $24.95/month. Shop LegalShield Today! Shop Firearms and Guns at Palmetto State Armory.  Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Do you know what gunshots sound like? What would you do if you heard them when you are out in public? Aaron talks about trusting your instincts and how to react when you hear gunfire. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares tips for shooting long distance targets. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares more rifle shooting tips for curing your flinch. Special Guest: Remso Martinez Remso Martinez is a political junkie and conservative libertarian. He is a journalist, a podcaster, and author of the new book Stay Away from the Libertarians and he joined Lloyd to discuss his career, politics, and his new book. Prayer of the Week Grant to us, Lord, we implore You, the Spirit to think and do always such things as are right, that we, who cannot do anything that is good without You, may by You be enabled to live according to Your will; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio we are back to our usual format. Lloyd reviews an email from one of the organizers of the IP43 ballot initiative in Oregon which compares the confiscation of legally owned firearms to the conquest of the promised land, plus tips from Mia Anstine, Aaron Israel, and Sgt. Bill Silvia. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest WHDH.com – Suspected Walmart robber tries to carjack two different cars, both drivers pull out guns Pulsar – Thermal Imaging Binoculars Join the Reformation Gun Club Amazon.com – G-Code IWB Belt Clip Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron shares some lessons learned from two attempted carjackings by the same criminal at a Florida Wal-Mart. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill reviews G-Code's IWB Belt Clip. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia reviews Pulsar's new thermal imaging binoculars. Clinging to God and Guns  With Pr. Bennett on vacation, Lloyd is flying solo and reviewing an email from Rabbi Micahel Cahana, one of the leaders of the Lift Every Voice Campaign to Ban Assault Rifles in Oregon. Rabbi Cahana uses a verse from Deuteronomy to encourage supporters after the failure of ballot initiative IP43 to make it on the November ballot. Prayer of the Week Lord of all power and might, the Author and Giver of all good things, graft into our hearts the love of Your name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of Your great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Today on Armed Lutheran Radio we celebrate masculinity. Despite the lies of the Left, the guidance and leadership of fathers is important in the lives children. Today we celebrate that with tips from Mia, Bill and Pastor Bennett. Lloyd shares a funny story about shooting with his dad, and Aaron follows up on the Oklahoma City restaurant shooting. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Commentary: A Day in the Mountains with Dad Lloyd shares a Fathers Day memory. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron has some additional thoughts on the Oklahoma City restaurant shooting now that we know more. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares a Fathers Day message. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares a Fathers Day message. Clinging to God and Guns  Pastor Bennett shares a Fathers Day message. Prayer of the Week O God, the Protector of all that trust in You, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy, increase and multiply upon us Your mercy that, You being our Ruler and Guide, we may so pass through things temporal that we finally lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd takes on a Youtube video which claims that the Bible tells us that when bad things like school shootings happen, God is punishing us for our sins. Plus a competitive shooting tip from Sgt. Bill and another interview from NRAAM from Mia. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Thanks to Chad from Rio Linda, California, for the shout-out in today's show open. Links of Interest Bible Spotlight on YouTube – What does the Bible say is the reason for School Shootings? Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill This week Sgt. Bill teaches us about how to save time by shooting into position as you approach point of cover in IDPA. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron is on vacation and will join us again next week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares her interview from the Leica Optics booth at NRAAM. Clinging to God and Guns  Pastor Chris and Pastor TJ believe that the Bible teaches us that school shootings are a result of God disciplining us and are a sign of the end of days. Lloyd dissects their claims in this episode. Prayer of the Week O Lord, who never fails to help and govern those whom You bring up in Your steadfast fear and love, make us to have a perpetual fear and love of Your holy name; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates. Thank you to our Reformation Gun Club members! Bryan P., Dave V., David H., David W., Gordon, Jackie, James, John, Kalroy, Lucas, Robert, Tyler, Frank, Vince, Harold, Douglas

We have an eclectic show for you this week. Lloyd and Pastor Bennett could not get together for Clinging to God & Guns so Lloyd riffs on accountability and Pastor answers some listener emails. Aaron has a self-defense tip about trusting your “creep alarm,” and Sgt. Bill is talking about using a drop step to move out of shooting positions. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Trust your “creep alarm.” You can naturally detect many of the dangers you may face by trusting your instincts. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill If you find yourself struggling to move out of shooting positions quickly? Sgt. Bill shares a tip for using a drop step to help you get moving faster. Clinging to God and Guns  Pastor Bennett answers listener emails about Bible translations and about having a pro-gun statement in your church bulletin. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia Anstine was not able to join us this week. Prayer of the Week Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

In this week's episode we talk about scapegoating and how not to do it, and Lloyd shares his thoughts on the Santa Fe (TX) school shooting and seven things we can to do make mass shootings less likely. Sgt. Bill shares a rant about the ridiculous prices for rusty CMP 1911s, Mia has an interview with Project Appleseed from the NRA Annual Meetings, and we give you a sneak peek at our monthly hangout with Aaron Israel. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Project Appleseed Civilian Marksmanship Program – 1911 Information Patheos.com – Swimming through the Flood – Guns, Violence, and US Politics Commentary This week's shooting at a high school in Santa Fe, Texas destroyed cliches on both sides of the gun debate. Lloyd shares seven ideas that are worth discussing. What are your thoughts? Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill The Civilian Marksmanship Program will soon begin offering military surplus 1911 pistols to the public, but the prices have Sgt. Bill steamed. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense In a snippit from this month's Reformation Gun Club hangout, we talk about how Aaron Israel's training philosophy has changed in the years since he started teaching. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares an interview from the Project Appleseed booth at the NRA Annual Meetings. Clinging to God and Guns  Lloyd and Pastor Bennett review an a sermon from from a UCC pastor published at Patheos.com, which suggests that we need to stop scapegoating if we want to solve our gun violence problem…but then promptly scapegoats the evil AR-15. Prayer of the Week O God our merciful Father, who taught the hearts of Your faithful people by sending to them the light of Your Holy Spirit, bring us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things and evermore to rejoice in His holy comfort; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who with You and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd returns after surgery and joins Pastor Bennett to review a news story from a listener about a group of churches that are “divesting” from police services by pledging never to call police, even in cases of violent crime. Sgt. Bill has an after-action report on the two-day Ben Stoeger class he just finished, and Mia discusses the importance of getting involved with and supporting the pro-freedom organizations in your state. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest MSN – Churches make a drastic pledge in the name of social justice: To stop calling the police Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill On his way to the Texas State IDPA Championship, Sgt. Bill shares his thoughts on the two days he spent learning from IPSC World Champion Ben Stoeger. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine With NRAAM coming up and gun rights battles raging in every state, Mia talks about the need for all of us to get involved and to support pro-freedom organizations at the state and national levels. Clinging to God and Guns  A group of Protestant and Unitarian churches has decided that police departments are so corrupt, racist, and unfair that they refuse to call them anymore, even in cases of vandalism or violent crime. They claim it is their Christian duty to “divest” themselves of police protection and to call for the abolition of police departments nationally. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel is recovering after Baker Mayfield was drafted by the Cleveland Browns. He will be back with us next week. Prayer of the Week Our merciful Father, the God who alone make minds of the faithful to be of one will, cause Your people to love what You command and to desire what You promise, that among the manifold changes of this world our hearts may be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Pastor Bennett is our first-ever guest host as Lloyd recovers from surgery. Lloyd dissects an article from a website called The Stream, Sgt. Bill shares his impressions of the new Gen 5 Glocks, Aaron has a self-defense tip about teaching to the test, and Mia warns about the dangers of the 12-20 split as she preps for turkey season. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Suggested Reading The Stream – Since When Did Jesus Get Connected to Guns? Special Thanks Thank you to Pastor John Bennett for filling in as our guest host as Lloyd recovers from surgery. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Standardized testing is a joke, in schools and in your firearms training. Aaron warns about the dangers of training to the test. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares his initial impressions of his new Gen 5 Glock 19 pistol. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Hunting with multiple shotgun calibers can lead to disaster if you don't pay attention. Mia warns about the dreaded 12-20 split. Clinging to God and Guns  In a solo segment recorded before his surgery, Lloyd analyzes an article from a website called The Stream, which wonders how guns and Christianity became so intertwined in American culture. Prayer of the Week Almighty and everlasting God, the heavenly Father who shows the light of truth to those who are in error so that they may return into the way of righteousness, cause all who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's Church to avoid those things that are contrary to their profession and to follow all such things that are agreeable thereto; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Recovering from Holy Week and my daughter's sleepover party, Armed Lutheran Radio is running short staff. Aaron Israel has a self-defense tip, Lloyd share's thoughts about a new movie coming in June and the hypocrisy of the anti-gun Left, and is again on his own in Clinging to God & Guns, looking at an anti-American rant from a “clumsy” Christian who claims that America is getting what it deserves because it's such an awful place, and that Rev. Jeremiah Wright predicted our school shooting “epidemic” when he said our chickens had come home to roost. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Red Letter Christians – The School Shooting Epidemic: America’s Chickens Have Come Home To Roost YouTube – Upgrade (Red Band Trailer) Fundamental Defense – Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting – May 5 Fundamental Defense – Intuitive Defensive Shooting – May 18-19 Fundamental Defense – Advanced Pistol Handling – May 20 Commentary: Lloyd shares thoughts about the trailer for the upcoming movie “Upgrade” and the hypocrisy of the Left. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron has a talks about how important your attitude is when carrying a defensive firearm and why you have to keep your ego in check. Clinging to God and Guns  Pastor Bennett is recovering from Holy Week so Lloyd is going it solo this week, taking on a nasty anti-American article from Red Letter Christians which blames school shootings on the evils of America, calls America a terrorist nation, and claims that Rev. Jeremiah Wright (of “God d**n America” fame) predicted our “epidemic” of school shootings when he said our chickens had come home to roost. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill will be back with us next week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia Anstine will be back with us next week. Prayer of the Week Almighty and merciful God, as You have brought us to celebrate the festival of the Lord's resurrection, cause us by Your grace to bring forth the fruits thereof in our life and conduct; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

He is risen! He is risen, indeed! Happy Easter! In this week's episode we talk about ignorance and fear and how it affects the current gun rights debate, we look at an article by a female pastor who decided to allow her irrational fear of guns and school shootings to affect her inquisitive five-year-old, and we have tips from Sgt. Bill, Aaron Israel, and Mia Anstine. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Red Letter Christians – #EnoughIsEnough: My 5-Year-Old is Afraid Commentary We're told that the kids leading the “March for Our Lives” have important opinions that need to be heard. Truth is that their opinions, like those of every other gun-banner are uninformed and based on irrational fear. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia talks about the fear that is driving the push for gun control and how we can counter it with facts and reason. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense This week Aaron shares a tip about what you should keep on your night stand. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill has a tip about hunting? Hunting for your sights, that is. Clinging to God and Guns  Lloyd is holding down the fort by himself this week, examining an article by a female pastor who opens up a proverbial can of worms with her inquisitive five-year-old. Rather than sharing the comfort of the Gospel she claims to preach, she decides to allow her irrational fear to cause her son to panic. Prayer of the Week We implore you, Almighty and merciful God, cause us who celebrate Your Pascal Feast, kindled with heavenly desires, ever to thirst for the Fountain of Life, Jesus Christ; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

It's Holy week and Lloyd and Pastor Bennett are tackling a mean-spirited heretic who compares Scripture to the Jesus in his head and all he can see is evil, conservative, white, male, privilege and power. Plus tips from Aaron, Mia, and Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest ITS Tactical – Roof Topping: Lessons in Social Engineering from a Clandestine Photographer Christian Post – Dear Conservative Evangelicals, I Have a Question Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill has tips to make your mags easier to insert, eject and to get them out of your mag pouches. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron discusses an article about how easy it is to bypass security. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia discusses teaching children about gun safety. Clinging to God and Guns Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dissect an article from an “LGBTQ-affirming pastor” who hates Trump and Evangelical Christians. And guns. Prayer of the Week Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon Him our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross that all mankind should follow the example of His great humility, mercifully grant that we may both be guided by His patience in this life and also be made partakers of His resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

In this week's episode, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett take on a pro-gun article that tries to make the case that God doesn't prevent school shootings because we don't have prayer or guns in our schools. Plus some listener emails, and tips from Sgt. Bill, Mia, and Aaron. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest American Family Association – Why School Shootings: Not Enough God, Not Enough Guns Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares his personal experience with tactical lights and gun-mounted lights and answers the question: how many lumens is enough? How many is too much? Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron shares tips for improving your grip for better recoil control. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares her thoughts about a new carry option her husband purchased. Clinging to God and Guns Why the increase in school shootings in the past five decades? While most of us would agree that something has changed for the worst in society, Ryan Fischer at the American Family Association has an answer. It's because God isn't around to protect our kids because they can't pray in school. Prayer of the Week We implore You, almighty God, merciful Father, look upon Your people that by Your great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Back from a week of medical convalescence, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett are perplexed by an article from Patheos.com that tries to explain the Parkland shooting by delving into the idea of “mediated violence” and how as Christians we should be “in the world, but not of the world.” Plus tips from Aaron and Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Patheos.com – In the World, Not of the World: Some Initial Reflections After Yet Another Shooting Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill talks about the advantages and disadvantages of different ways to work your trigger: Pin & Reset vs. Trigger Sweep. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron shares his thoughts on the use of standards as part of your training routine. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia could not join us this week. Clinging to God and Guns Searching for something to say about the Parkland Shooting, author Matthew DiStephano decides to opine about what it means to be “in the world” but not “of the world.” It's a confusing piece and hilarity ensues as Lloyd and Pastor Bennett struggle to make sense of it. Prayer of the Week Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we implore You that we, who do worthily deserve to be punished for our evil deeds, may mercifully be relieved by the comfort of Your grace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Lloyd shares two thoughts on how Psalm 146 and Ash Wednesday relate to the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Sgt. Bill shares lessons learned from a disqualification at his first sanctioned USPSA match. Mia shares a story of the dangers of being a good Samaritan. Aaron Israel shares some lessons we can learn from a Texas road rage incident. And Pastor Bennett answers some listener emails. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Daily Wire – BREAKING: CNN Reports FOUR Broward County Deputies Waited Outside School As Children Were Massacred Time – Broward Sheriff Deputy Resigns After Video Shows He Avoided School Shooting Sun Sentinel.com – Sheriff's hiring of political supporters under fire Hymnary.org – Savior, When in Dust to Thee [LSV 419] Commentary: Psalm 146 “Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. When this breath departs, he returns to the earth; on that very day his plans perish.” Psalm 146 cautions us to be careful in whom we place our trust. We place our trust in government, in schools, in police, to keep our kids safe. In every way imaginable, they fail us. Commentary: Ash Wednesday Few in the media noticed or commented on the fact that the Parkland shooting took place on Ash Wednesday. A day when we are reminded of our mortality. We are but dust, and to dust we shall return. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill drove to Houston for his first sanctioned USPSA match and was disqualified after three stages. He shares the lessons he learned about how to avoid doing it yourself. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense A Travis County, Texas road rage incident serves as the basis for today's self-defense tip. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares a personal friend's horrifying Good Samaritan story gone wrong and asks “what would you do?” Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett answers some listener emails about specific Bible verses and how they relate the the gun-rights debate. Prayer of the Week O God, our heavenly Father, seeing that of ourselves we have no strength, keep us both outwardly and inwardly that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

As Pastor Bennett prepares for the start of Lent, Lloyd takes on Rev. Rob Schenck and another article filled with bad application of Scripture, lack of context and complete nonsense. Plus tips for getting started in competitive shooting from Sgt. Bill, a gun safety story from Mia, and tips for surviving a THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Sword of the Spirit Ministry – Ten Things I Believe About Christians and Guns Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares tips for getting started in IDPA and USPSA. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense In the wake of the Parkland, Florida school shooting, Aaron provides tips for surviving an active shooter attack. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Familiarity breeds contempt, they say, and Mia shares an example Clinging to God and Guns Rev. Rob Schenck like to say he's a gun guy who has seen the light. But he's just another gun banner who wraps his arguments in Scripture. Scripture misinterpreted, twisted, and taken out of context. In today's article he presents ten reasons why he thinks Christians should not own guns. Prayer of the Week O Lord, mercifully hear our prayer and stretch forth the right hand of Your majesty to defend us from those who rise up against us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Catholic author and speaker Mark Shea hates Trump and totally thinks you're a member of the “Gun Cult” because you won't accept meaningless gun control legislation. According to him, those who say “you can't outlaw evil” are a bunch of Antinomian heretics. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Patheos.com – Heresy of the Day: Antinomianism Politico.com – Why we can't trust the CDC with gun research LutheranReformation.org – The Antinomian Disputations Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill talks about tools you can use to make your dry-fire practice more productive. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron could not be with us this week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia could not be with us this week. Clinging to God and Guns Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dive back into Patheos.com for a post by a Trump-hating Catholic writer who thinks we're all a bunch of heretical Antinomians because we oppose new gun laws. Prayer of the Week O Lord, we implore You, mercifully hear our prayers, and, having set us free from the bonds of sin, defend us from all evil; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dive back into Patheos.com to look at a 2013 article by Ellen Painter Dollar who suggests that fear is what motivates gun owners and as Christians we should have no fear…so we don’t need guns. Plus tips from Sgt. Bill and Aaron Israel. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Patheos.com – Does Inciting a “Wave of Fear” Sound Like a Christian Response? Ballistic Minute with Sgt. Bill Sgt. Bill talks about the relationship between dry fire and live fire and how improvement doesn’t mean you can afford to slack off. Fundamentals of Defense Aaron shares some additional lessons learned when he revisits a self-defense shooting in Arlington, Texas. Mia’s Motivations Mia has the week off after joining us Friday night for our Reformation Gun Club hangout. Clinging to God & Guns Ellen Painter Dollar is a progressive Christian who writes about faith, parenting, and disability. She sprinkles Jesus on her political views to justify her political positions (except for her “nuanced” views on abortion). When it comes to guns, she’s knows all the anti-gun cliches and lies, and she thinks the only reason we own guns is because we have fear in our hearts. And according to the Gospel of John, we should have no fear. Or is it 1 John? Not sure. Prayer for the Week O God, because You know that we dare not put our trust in anything that we do, mercifully grant that by Your power we may be defended against all adversity; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.    

Michigan native and North Carolina transplant Lucas Apps hosts one of the most informative competitive shooting podcasts on the net. He joins Lloyd in today's show to talk about podcasting, competitive shooting, and has advice for newbies who want to get into the shooting sports. Plus a self-defense tip from Aaron Israel, a new Ballistic Minute from Sgt. Bill, and a report from SHOT Show from Mia Anstine. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Facebook – Colt's New Night Cobra Triangle Tactical Podcast Special Guest: Lucas Apps We are joined today by Lucas Apps, the host of the Triangle Tactical Podcast to talk about competitive shooting, his favorite gun, and how to build a better shooting sport. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill has tips for changing guns between seasons as he switches to 1911s from Glocks this year. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel talks about how to be safe at a public gun range. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia stopped by the Colt booth at SHOT Show to talk to Darren Scott and look at the new Night Cobra revolver. Prayer of the Week O Lord, we implore You favorably to hear the prayers of Your people that we, who are justly punished for our offenses, may be mercifully delivered by Your goodness, for the glory of Your name; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

According to YouTuber David Williams, opposing guns is not about pacifism, it's about obeying God. Unlike many of the anti-gun voices we analyze he's not political. He's passionate and sincere…but totally wrong. We'll break it down in Clinging to God and Guns with Pastor Bennett. Plus a self-defense tip from Aaron Israel and Mia Anstine interviews Amy Robbins, the CEO of Alexo Athletica. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest YouTube – Gun Control, Self Defense, and Christians – Pt. 2 Dyersburg State Gazette – Woman explains salvation to man who threatened her Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill is out sick this week. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel reviews an attempted robbery and resulting defensive shooting and talks about safety issues surrounding online sales. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia insterviews special guest Amy Robbins, CEO of Alexo Athletica, and former host of NOIR (NRA TV) and GUNTV (The Pursuit Channel). Clinging to God and Guns David Williams is a sincere, passionate Christian YouTuber. Prayer of the Week O God, who in the glorious transfiguration of Your only-begotten Son confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of the fathers and who, in the voice that came from the bright cloud, did in a wonderful manner foreshow the adoption of sons, mercifully make us co-heirs with the King of His glory and bring us to the enjoyment of our inheritance in heaven; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Does allowing guns in church “fly in the face of tradition and Scripture?” Freelance journalist Tom Verde thinks so. Lloyd will debunk his assertions in Clinging to God & Guns. We also answer some listener emails, and Sgt. Bill shares tips for maintaining your gear to get ready for the coming shooting season. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Religion News Service – Allowing guns in church flies in the face of tradition and Scripture Armed Lutheran Blog – Shake Rattle and Roll with CZ Armed Lutheran Radio – Ep. 9 – Training, Transitions, and Rattling Mags Armed Lutheran Radio – Ep. 17 – The Three Estates Armed Lutheran Radio* – Ep. 43 – Of God and Gun Free Zones * Note: I misspoke when I mentioned Episode 59 in the Listener Email segment. I should have said Episode 43. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill With the cold weather here in Texas Sgt. Bill is taking the opportunity to do some maintenance on his equipment to prep for the coming IDPA and USPSA seasons. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron was unable to be with us this week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia was unable to be with us this week. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett was unable to be with us this week, so Lloyd is tackling this week's article on his own. In a piece for the Religion News Service, freelance journalist Tom Verde tries to suggest that carrying guns in church is supported by neither Scripture nor church tradition. He provides a series of bad historical examples, misinterprets or takes out of context a number of passages of Scripture, and ultimately fails to prove the point. Prayer of the Week Almighty and everlasting God, Governor of all things in heaven and earth, mercifully hear the supplications of Your people and grant us Your peace in our time; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

In our first episode of 2018 we talk about resolutions, we salute the folks at GunBlog VarietyCast Radio, we get tips from Bill, Aaron, and Mia, and then Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dissect the heretical ramblings of a “woke” Christian who says Christianity is not about prayer, it's about action on gun control, health care, and the environment. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest The Boeskool – What The Bible Says About “Thoughts & Prayers” and Gun Violence Personal Defense Network – PDN Training Talk with Aaron Israel Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares tips for effectively finishing your draw. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel recently wrote a recent article and appeared on PDN Training Talk to discuss the use of deadly force in defense of property. Today, Aaron shares his thoughts with us based on the reaction to his article. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia Anstine is back to tell us about her Ladies Adventure Camp experience. Clinging to God and Guns Lloyd and Pastor Bennett react to an article from a “woke” liberal Christian who is grossed out by all the “christians” who offer “thoughts and prayers” but won't support gun control after the shooting at the church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Prayer of the Week Lord, we implore You, give ear to our prayers and lighten the darkness of our hearts by Your gracious visitation; for You now live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

This week we are joined by Charlie Cook, firearms instructor, host and producer of the viral Gun Gram videos and Riding Shotgun with Charlie on YouTube. We talk about how he went from music teacher to firearms instructor, Massachusetts gun laws, and about his fun Gun Gram videos. Plus tips on traveling while armed from Aaron Israel, and dry fire training tips from Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest YouTube – Charlie Cook YouTube – Riding Shotgun with Charlie Personal Shooting Instruction YouTube – A Mighty Fortress is our God, a Gun Gram by Charlie Cook Special Guest: Charlie Cook This week we are joined by Charlie Cook, a music teacher, firearms instructor, and creator of the Gun Gram and Riding Shotgun with Charlie videos on YouTube. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill In his final Ballistic Minute of 2017, Sgt. Bill shares tips for dry fire practice. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense As millions of Americans prepare for holiday travel, Aaron's final tip of 2017 is about airplane travel with a gun. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia will be with us for our Christmas Wish List Episode next week. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett will be with us for our Christmas Wish List Episode next week. Prayer of the Week Almighty God, heavenly Father, bestow on us Your grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which Your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility, that in the Last Day when He will come again in His glorious Majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may then rise to the life immortal; through Him who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Today's Closing Theme is courtesy of today's special guest, Charlie Cook.

This week Lloyd is joined by NRA Board of Directors member Lt. Colonel Willes Lee (USA-Ret) for a frank, informative discussion about the state of the NRA and the future of gun rights. Plus a weekly self-defense tip from Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest WillesLee.com Willes Lee on FaceBook Willes Lee on Twitter Special Guest: Lt. Colonel Willes Lee This week we are joined by NRA Board member Lt. Colonel Willes Lee (USA-Ret.) to discuss the state of the NRA, the future of gun rights, and what it's like being an Armed Lutheran in Hawaii. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense In this week's self-defense tip, Aaron talks about teaching your children, especially girls, to stand up for themselves. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill will be back with us next week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia will be back with us next week. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett will be back with us next week. Prayer of the Week Absolve, we implore You, O Lord, Your people from their offenses, that from the bonds of our sins which by reason of our frailty we have brought upon us we may be delivered by Your bountiful goodness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit , one God, now and forever. Amen.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd speaks to Dr. John Edeen, a practicing pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and the Membership Director of Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership (DRGO). Lloyd and Dr. Edeen discuss silencers, CDC research, and gun-free zones. Plus tips from Sgt. Bill and Mia Anstine. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership DRGO.us – Position Paper in Favor of Firearm Suppressors to Prevent Hearing Loss 2Adoc.com – Pro-Second Amendment healthcare provider sign up Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill reviews his new Armscor shotgun. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron is not able to join us this week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine This week Mia shares tips for high country hunting. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett will be back with us next week. Prayer of the Week O God, our Refuge and Strength, the Author of all godliness, be ready, we implore You, to hear the devout prayers of Your Church, especially in times of persecution, and grant that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Whenever a mass killing happens in America we do nothing. If you define “nothing” as not passing meaningless gun control laws. So says a loopy leftist theology professor who says that because we won't give up our guns, we're no better than the ancient Canaanites who sacrificed their children to Moloch. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest HuffPo – The Price of Freedom? Child Sacrifice and the American Gun Cult Eventbrite – Combat & Competition Class, November 18 Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill talks about using cover and the difference in tactics between competition and defensive shooting. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense With all the news about Hollywood's misdeeds, Aaron shares tips for defending against sexual assault. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia is travelling and will not be with us this week. Clinging to God and Guns  Lloyd and Pastor Bennett analyze a particularly nasty article written by a Professor at Union Theological Seminary written in the wake of the Las Vegas tragedy. Prayer of the Week O almighty God, who has knit together Your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of Your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord, grant us grace so to follow Your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that we may come to those unspeakable joys that you have prepared for those who unfeignedly love You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

What happens when the pastor of a progressive, social justice obsessed church buys a modern sporting rifle? Freakouts and hand-wringing, of course. To try to explain how this could have happened, author and musician David Gungor says gun-loving Christians love violence more than the Gospel and he aims to prove it by quoting a gay Catholic heretic. Plus tips from Sgt. Bill and Aaron Israel and a report from the She Never Quit Summit by Mia Anstine. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Religion News Service – The Gospel for Gun-Loving Christians She Never Quit – The WOMA Presents an Exciting Event for 2017! Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Steel pepper poppers come in a variety of sizes in competitive shooting. Sgt. Bill shares tips for shooting them successfully and without worry. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Footwear is an important consideration when you're out in the public space and need to escape an emergency or self-defense situation. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia reports from her trip to the Lazy J Ranch in Texas for the 2017 She Never Quit Summit. Clinging to God and Guns  In the aftermath of the Las Vegas mass-shooting worship-leader David Gungor writes the “Gospel for gun-owning Christians,” based on the new-age theology of a gay, Catholic heretic Henri Neuwen. Prayer of the Week O almighty and most merciful God, of Your bountiful goodness keep us, we implore You, from all things that may hurt us, that we, being ready, both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things that You would have done; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

On this week's show we talk about the motives behind the Las Vegas massacre. We read some listener emails, Aaron Israel has a safety tip about credit cards, and we interview Derek LeBlanc, founder and chief instructor of the Kids SAFE Foundation and talk about his unique and effective firearm safety program. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation Special Guest: Derek LeBlanc Our special guest, Derek LeBlanc, is an NRA Certified instructor who has created a unique and effective gun safety program for kids in the state of Oregon. Commentary: The Las Vegas Massacre We don't need to know the motivations of the killer in Las Vegas. We, as Christians, understand his motives because we know the author of his motives. Combat & Competition – November 18 Armed Lutheran Radio presents a day of handgun training with two of our contributors: Aaron Israel and Sgt. Bill Silvia. Students will receive a half-day of defensive firearms training from Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense, based on the Combat Focus Shooting curriculum developed by Rob Pincus. Students will also have a half-day of competition handgun training with Master-class IDPA shooter Sgt. Bill Silvia, learning skills and techniques to help you improve your game. Sign up today! Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron shares a financial security tip about avoiding credit card fraud and credit card skimmers. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill will join us again next week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia will join us again next week. Clinging to God and Guns  Pastor Bennett will join us again next week. Prayer of the Week O God, forasmuch as without You we are not able to please You, mercifully grant that Your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Rick Ector was a family man. Good job. House on a corner lot. Didn't drink. Didn't party. Didn't get into trouble. But one night trouble found him and changed his life forever. He describes himself as becoming a “man on fire,” soaking up knowledge about guns, gun rights, and gun politics and now he's a firearms instructor, NRA training counselor, and outspoken gun rights advocate. He joins Lloyd by phone to talk about his life, Detroit, diversity in the gun rights community, and the night that changed his life. Plus tips from Mia and Aaron and a look back at the IDPA National Championship with Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Rick's Firearms Academy Rick Ector on Facebook Special Guest: Rick Ector Our special guest, Rick Ector, is a lifelong resident of Detroit, a Keynote Speaker, Expert Witness, Trainer, 2A Advocate, Freelance Writer, and Consultant. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill gives us his impressions of the IDPA National Championship. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense In the wake of the Las Vegas murders, Aaron discusses ways to increase your security when attending concerts. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia is hunting big game and shares safety tips for hunting with friends. Clinging to God and Guns  Pr. Bennett will be back with us next week. Prayer of the Week Lord, we implore You, grant Your people grace to withstand the temptations of the devil and with pure hearts and minds to follow You, the only God; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

At age 15 Hesham Shehab was handed a sniper rifle and joined the Muslim Brotherhood during the Lebanese Civil War. He later was part of a mortar team, shelling civilians in Christian neighborhoods. Through the intervention of the Holy Spirit and a chance meeting with a Lutheran Pastor in Beirut, Shehab converted to Christianity and is now an LCMS Lutheran pastor in Illinois. He tells his incredible to story to Pastor Bennett on Clinging to God & Guns. Plus tips from Mia and Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Salam Christian Fellowship Special Guest: Hesham Shehab Our special guest, Pastor Hesham Shehab, tells his amazing story of leaving the Muslim faith and finding faith in Christ. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill reviews the ETS CAM Loader magazine loader. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron is travelling for work and will join us again next week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia is back from the NRA Women's Leadership Forum in Dallas with a report. Clinging to God and Guns  Pastor Bennett interviews Hesham Shehab, a former member of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon who converted to Christianity and came to America to become a Lutheran pastor. Prayer of the Week O Lord Jesus, our hearts break for the many lives taken in Las Vegas. For the families shattered and the multitude of the wounded. We lay before you every grieving heart. Every injured body. Every person crying out in perplexity and anguish. Have mercy, Lord, upon them, all. We ask this in Your name, whose own eyes wept in the presence of death and in whose invincible love and forgiveness is this sad world's only hope. Amen.

Professor Christopher Hays goes back to Genesis to try to show how the descendants of Adam were able to peacefully coexist and resolve problems without violence and how gun owners today are part of a harmful subculture that has turned it's back on God. Plus tips from Mia, Sgt. Bill and Aaron. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill talks about why he shoots competitively. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel is travelling in Asia for business and shares thoughts on staying safe while travelling overseas. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia Anstine introduced us to Shoot Like a Girl back in Episode 69 and has some news to share about the organization. Clinging to God and Guns  Lloyd is again flying solo and tackles an article by a Professor, published at Patheos.com, which looks at gun violence and the Book of Genesis, suggesting that we gun owners are part of a dangerous subculture that doesn't trust in God enough because we won't give up our guns. Prayer of the Week Keep, we implore You, O Lord, Your Church with Your perpetual mercy; and because the frailty of mankind without You cannot but fall, keep us ever by Your help from all things hurtful and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio Lloyd is flying solo in Clinging to God & Guns with an anti-gun article from the Baptist General Convention of Texas that argues you can support the Second Amendment and still support banning dangerous guns. Bill shares his live fire routine, Aaron talks prepping. We send our thoughts and prayers to those in the path of Hurricane Irma, the wildfires in the Northwest, and those recovering from Hurricane Harvey. And we release details of our upcoming Combat & Competition class with Aaron and Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com   Links of Interest Texas Baptists – Americans and Our Guns   Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares details of his live fire practice routines.   Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron is talking prepping again this week, specifically how to prioritize your preps.   Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Lord willing, Mia will be back with us next week.   Clinging to God and Guns  Lloyd dissects an article from the Baptist General Convention of Texas written after Newtown in support of banning semi-automatic firearms because five shots is all you need for hunting or self-defense. You can support the Second Amendment and still support banning dangerous weapons, the article argues. It's one part illogical, two parts stupid, with a dash of poorly applied Scripture. Lord willing, Pastor Bennett will be back with us next week.   Prayer of the Week Almighty and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity, and as we do obtain that which You promise, make us to love that which You command; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.  

There's a difference between what's legal and what's moral when it comes to defense of your home and family. Shoot first, ask questions later or defending property with lethal force are bad ideas both legally and morally. Lloyd and Pastor Bennett discuss the moral issues surrounding home defense in Clinging to God & Guns. Plus tips from Sgt. Bill, Mia, and Aaron. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Feedback – Send us Your Ideas for Episode 100 Hurricane Harvey Relief Please consider volunteering for or supporting relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.Click here to donate to LCMS World Relief and Human Care's disaster relief fund. Send a screenshot of your donation and your mailing address to armedlutheranradio at gmail dot com and I'll send you some Armed Lutheran swag as a “thank you!” Red Cross donations do not apply. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill is preparing for 50-yard standards stages at IDPA Nationals, and today he shares tips for long-range pistol accuracy. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Hurricane Harvey caught many people in South Texas unprepared. Aaron talks about how prepping for disasters has to start long before the storms arrive. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia discusses safe gun storage for hunters in this week's Motivation. Clinging to God and Guns  You may have heard people say “If somebody breaks into my house, I'll kill 'em!” That's a dangerous attitude legally and morally. Lloyd and Pastor Bennett discuss the Two Kingdoms doctrine, the concept of vocation, and various home defense scenarios from a Christian perspective. Prayer of the Week Almighty and merciful God, whose gift it is that Your faithful possess all things pertaining to faith and life, we implore You that we may so faithfully cling to Your promises in this life that we fail not finally to attain to Your heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen  

This week we are talking about gun control, confiscation, and Biblical prophesy. Lloyd and Pastor Bennett review a video by Doug at Fellowship of the Martyrs (not a cult) who says confiscation is inevitable so the government can fulfill the events foretold in the Book of Revelation. He says God told him not to own guns and so you shouldn't either. We answer some listener email, Mia is taking her daughter to college and has tips for taking guns with you, and Sgt. Bill has some drills to help you improve when you can only use a square range. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Hurricane Harvey Relief Please consider volunteering for or supporting relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Click here to donate to LCMS World Relief and Human Care's disaster relief fund. Links of Interest fotm1 on YouTube – Gun Control? Confiscation? Do Christians respond with deadly force? Fellowship of the Martyrs (not a cult…honest) Dr. Laurence L. White – The Book of Revelation – Scripture’s Crescendo and Culmination Our Savior Lutheran Church & School – Books Published by Our Savior Lutheran Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Today Sgt. Bill has drills you can use at a square range to improve your practical shooting skills. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel is travelling for work and will be back with us next week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia is taking her daughter to college and shares some tips for how your college age kids can take their hunting or competition gear with them. Clinging to God and Guns  Lloyd and Pastor Bennett review a video from Doug at Fellowship of the Martyrs which addresses, rather disjointedly, the question of whether Christians should oppose government tyranny and how gun control is central to fulfilling prophesy in the Book of Revelation. Prayer of the Week Heavenly Father, You told us to trust in You in the midst of danger. Have mercy on those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Provide for their needs of body and soul. Watch over those who offer aid. Empower Your Church to bear Your Word in this time, that all might hear the Good News of Your love, even in times of want and need, through Jesus Christ, Your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Instructor, author, and revolver expert Grant Cunningham joins us to talk about revolvers and his latest book. Sgt. Bill is talking about pre-stage rituals, Aaron Israel cautions us to avoid protests, and Pastor Bennett talks about weighing the call to help our neighbors and our responsibility to protect ourselves and our families. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. www.CooksHolsters.com Special Guest: Grant Cunningham The original “tactical hippie,” Grant Cunningham, a Personal Defense Network contributor, instructor and revolver expert, joins us to talk about shooting revolvers, why they are still viable self-defense tools, and his latest book. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Do you have any pre-stage rituals? Not the planning and preparation part, the stuff you do when you get to the line before the buzzer. Sgt. Bill talks about his. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense With the riots, protests and violence in Virginia and other parts of the country this past week, Aaron talks about protests Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia is travelling and will be back with us next week. Clinging to God and Guns  Pastor Bennett shares lessons learned from a recent incident and how we as Christians weigh the call to help our neighbors against our primary responsibilities to protect our families. Prayer of the Week O God, as You declare Your almighty power above all in showing mercy and pity, mercifully grant unto us such a measure of Your grace that we may obtain Your gracious promises and be made partakers of Your heavenly treasures; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen

In this week's episode, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dissect a sermon from independent Baptist preacher Stephen Anderson who falsely uses passages like Luke 22 to suggest that God wants you to have a weapon and then proceeds to give his flock really bad advice on guns and self defense. Mia is still travelling but had a moment to provide an excellent tip on choosing a concealed carry holster for women. Sgt. Bill is back with a tip about how to shoot IDPA defensively. And Aaron is playing with toy guns. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Faithful Word Baptist Church YouTube.com – Being a Psalm 23 Husband Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill IDPA is a game, but you can shoot defensively and maximize the training benefit of shooting a match. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Applying the rules of gun safety to toy guns is dumb. Aaron talks about why. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia has seven tips for women looking for a concealed carry holster that is right for them. Clinging to God and Guns  According to Pastor Stephen Anderson, God wants you to have a weapon. And if you can't afford a gun, He understands. But you have to have something because, according to Luke 22, two is enough, but zero is not enough. Prayer of the Week Let Your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of Your humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such things as shall please You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio Lloyd visits with economist and author Ray Keating to talk about his series of novels featuring an unlikely hero: a former CIA analyst who leaves the Agency to become a Lutheran Pastor and find his old life keeps crashing into his new one. Aaron shares a tip for teen safety called "the X Plan," Bill and Mia are travelling, and Pr. Bennett will join us again next week. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Warrior Monk: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel Root of All Evil?: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel An Advent for Religious Liberty: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel The River: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel Murderer's Row: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel Wine Into Water: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill is on vacation with his family and will be back with us next week. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron shares a safety strategy for teens called "The X Plan." Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia is travelling and will be back with us next week. Clinging to God and Guns  Pastor Bennett will be back with us next week. Prayer of the Week Grant to us, Lord, we implore You, the Spirit to think and do always such things as are right, that we, who cannot do anything that is good without You, may by You be enabled to live according to Your will; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio Lloyd and Pastor Bennett look at an article by Rev. Rob Schenck's interns which purports to speak for Jesus, claims there is no difference between murder and self-defense, and quotes a 2nd Century heretic to under-gird her arguments. Plus awesome tips from Mia and Sgt. Bill. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill follows up on last week's strong-hand only shooting tip, with tips to improve your weak-hand shooting. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron is on vacation and will return next week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia has tips for getting your Hunter Safety Certification. Clinging to God and Guns  In the Summer of 2016, Kaitlyn Hamby was an upcoming senior at Florida State, and an intern for Rev. Rob Schenck's anti-gun Christian group Sword of the Spirit Ministries. In this week's segment, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett have a look at an article she wrote which puts words into Jesus' mouth, quotes the heretic Tertullian in support of strict pacifism, and says you're a sinner if you distrust a stranger. Prayer of the Week O God, whose never-failing providence orders all things both in heaven and earth, we humbly implore You to put away from us all hurtful things and give to us those things that be profitable for us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-80/ www.CooksHolsters.com  

Armed Lutheran Radio is on the road for this week's show. Recorded while on vacation in North Carolina, Lloyd talks about growing up around guns, his experience at the NC State IDPA Championship, and tips for how to run a church shooting club event. Plus tips from Sgt. Bill, Mia, and Aaron. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill has tips for shooting strong hand only. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron shares five things to consider before buying your next gun. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia talks about how range time can improve your hunting. Prayer of the Week Lord of all power and might, the Author and Giver of all good things, graft into our hearts the love of Your name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of Your great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-79/ www.CooksHolsters.com  m8umn2vr

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio we're talking about gun safety and taking new shooters to the range. We'll meet Yehuda Remer, the author of the new kids book “Safety On: An introduction to the world of firearms for children.” Lloyd's daughter shares her impressions of the book, plus thoughts on the latest Dana Loesch NRA video, and tips from Aaron, Mia, and Sgt. Bill. Special Guest: Yehuda Remer Today's special guest is Yehuda Remer, Orthodox Jew, Texas transplant from the People's Republic of California, and proud gun guy. He's also the father of three and he's written a children's book to teach kids about guns and gun safety called Safety On. Commentary: The Clinched Fist of Truth Lloyd shares his reaction to the reaction to Dana Loesch's April video for the NRA. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares his thoughts on kids and guns from the perspective of a police officer in today's Ballistic Minute. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel talk about the recent incident where a woman ran over a purse snatcher with her car and why we shouldn't be celebrating or applauding her actions. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia Anstine encourages you to take new shooters to the range this summer in today's Motivation. Prayer of the Week O God, the Protector of all that trust in You, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy, increase and multiply upon us Your mercy that, You being our Ruler and Guide, we may so pass through things temporal that we finally lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett take on another audio interview with Reverend John Piper (whose "cocky swagger" we first met back in Episode 55) who again suggests that we don't need guns because he could not kill a home invader who would probably go to hell as a result.  Mia Anstine is talking about air rifles, Sgt. Bill shares lessons learned about match gear, and Aaron has tips for what to look for in choosing reality based training. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares some lessons learned the hard way about gear you might want to bring with you to a match, just in case the weather takes a turn for the worse. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel is building off Sgt. Bill's tip from Episode 74 RE reality based training, with tips for what to look for (and to look out for) when choosing a reality based self-defense course. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia Anstine found her some air rifles at a recent Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) event. Clinging to God and Guns Rev. John Piper is back and he's brought his cocky swagger with him. Asked to respond to his suggestion that people not buy guns with their economic stimulus checks, Rev. Piper explains why guns are a bad idea, because Christian missionaries refused to use them against Huaorani savages in Ecuador in 1956. Prayer of the Week O Lord, who never fails to help and govern those whom You bring up in Your steadfast fear and love, make us to have a perpetual fear and love of Your holy name; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-76/ www.CooksHolsters.com  

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd responds to shares some thoughts from James 3:1 in response to the Alexandria shooting, responds to some listener feedback, reviews the Canik TP9SF Elite (pronouncing it correctly in the process) and takes on an arrogant, elitist PhD in Clinging to God and Guns. Plus a Ballistic Minute tip from Sgt. Bill, and a self-defense tip from Aaron Israel. Gear Review: Canik TP9SF EliteLloyd reviews this striker-fired pistol from Turkish manufacturer Canik55 after using it to place 4th at the Oklahoma State IDPA Championship. Commentary: We Need Emotion Control Liberalism is the politics of emotion. And the progressive, anti-Trump left, has lost control of their emotions. Given the level of irrational fear and hatred on the Left, the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia was only a matter of time in coming. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Shooting prone ain't fun. There are three basic ways to do it, and Sgt. Bill shares his thoughts on each technique. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel urges us to think differently about gun safety and to use safety rules that have integrity. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia was unable to join us this week but we hope to have her back next episode. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett was unable to join us this week so Lloyd is flying solo, tackling a segment from the Things Not Seen podcast, featuring a PhD named David J. Dunn. Dr. Dunn thinks you are childish for not wanting to give up your “dangerous toys” in order to save the lives of children and he tries to convince you that Jesus told his disciples to buy swords, because he wanted to “look like a rebel” by hanging out with armed troublemakers. Prayer of the Week O God, the Strength of all those who put their trust in You, mercifully accept our prayers; and because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing, grant us the help of Your grace that in keeping Your commandments we may please You both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. http://www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-75/ http://www.CooksHolsters.com http://GunClub.ArmedLutheran.us      

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett try to make sense of a video from a Taoist Christian (?) who claims to be the only sane Christian on the planet and who seems to have learned everything he knows about guns from video games and D&D. Plus tips from Mia, Sgt. Bill, and Aaron Israel. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares his thoughts after participating in force-on-force training with Sgr. Mrs. Sgt. Bill. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel takes down the “Good Guy with a Gun mantra” with takeaways from the recent terror attack in London. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia Anstine encourages you experienced hunters to mentor the next generation. Clinging to God and Guns Today we dissect the stoned ramblings of a YopuTuber called “5th Watcher” who thinks Jesus' command to buy a sword in Luke 22:36 is about being numbered with transgressors and says that if we think this verse justifies the ownership of guns then why not nuclear weapons? Prayer of the Week Almighty and everlasting God, who has given to us, Your servants, grace, by the confession of a truth faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity, we implore You that You would keep us steadfast in this faith and evermore defend us from all adversities; who lives and reigns, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-74/ www.CooksHolsters.com  

In this week's episode of Armed Lutheran Radio Lloyd and Pastor Bennett take on a "sermon" from a Methodist church in Phoenix that is basically a political speech disguised as a sermon. Filled with bad statistics, horrible exegesis, and the suggestion that peace can be achieved with pizza, pop and free parking...and gun control.  Plus tips from Aaron, Sgt. Bill, and listener email from Ben in Pittsburgh. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares a new tip for reloaders about two-way dies. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel discusses the Manchester massacre. Clinging to God and Guns All we need is love. And free pizza. According to Rev. Jody Topping of Faith United Methodist Church in Phoenix, Arizona, if we just show love to others (by giving them free pizza and passing sensible gun control laws) we would have peace on Earth. Prayer of the Week O God our merciful Father, who taught the hearts of Your faithful people by sending to them the light of Your Holy Spirit, bring us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things and evermore to rejoice in His holy comfort; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who with You and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever. Amen. www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-73/ www.CooksHolsters.com  

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, Sgt. Bill is back!  Aaron shares a lesson learned from a recent good-guy-with-a-gun incident in Texas, Mia reports from the Shoot Like a Girl trailer at NRAAM, and Pastor Bennett is out sick so Lloyd is flying solo on Clinging to God & Guns, taking apart an article that suggests that Jesus would have some choice words for the NRA. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill is back from his win at the Silver Dollar to talk about the oft-heard phrase “Fast is fine, but accuracy is final.” Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Last week in a restaurant in Arlington, Texas a good guy with a gun stopped a badguy with a gun. Aaron shares his thoughts on this story. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia is hanging out with Christie Crawford from Shoot Like a Girl at the NRA Annual Meetings. Clinging to God and Guns With Pastor Bennett out sick, Lloyd is going solo taking on an article from Red Letter Christians that completely misuses numerous Bible verses to suggest that Jesus would not be too happy with the NRA. Prayer of the Week Almighty and everlasting God, the heavenly Father who shows the light of truth to those who are in error so that they may return into the way of righteousness, cause all who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's Church to avoid those things that are contrary to their profession and to follow all such things that are agreeable thereto; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. www.CooksHolsters.com www.armedlutheran.us/alr-episode-69/  

“Constitutional carry” is all the rage, with 13 states now allowing residents to carry a concealed firearm without a permit and as many as a dozen more considering similar measures. This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd and contributors Mia Anstine, Aaron Israel, and Pastor John Bennett all share their thoughts on the subject from their unique perspectives. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill is shooting the Silver Dollar IDPA Championship and will be back with us next week. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel wrote an article for Personal Defense Network on the issue of Constitutional Carry from the perspective of an instructor, and he shares those thoughts on this week's show. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia Anstine shares her thoughts on Campus Carry and Constitutional Carry from the perspective of a mom with a daughter heading to college soon. Clinging to God and Guns How should we as Christians view the subject of Constitutional Carry? Pastor John Bennett shares his thoughts. Prayer of the Week Merciful Father, who by the humiliation of Your Son raised up the fallen world, grant to Your faithful people perpetual gladness, and make those whom You have delivered from the danger of everlasting death to be partakers of eternal joys; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-68/ www.CooksHolsters.com  

It's been a craptastic couple of weeks for the gun banners. Two shootings in California — one in a school and a spree killing — should have served as grist for the gun control media mill. But once the facts became known, the narratives fell apart and nobody cared. Plus Mia is preparing for her trip to Atlanta for the NRA Annual Meetings, Sgt. Bill has a product review, Aaron has tips for trusting your gut, and Pastor Bennett responds to listener feedback. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill reviews the Mantis X dry fire training tool. Is it revolutionary? Is it worth the price tag? Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Your intuition will tell you when to avoid danger. The trick is that you have to listen. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia is looking forward to the NRA Annual Meetings in Atlanta next weekend. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor John Bennett responds to a nasty bit of feedback that tries to paint Jesus as the world's biggest liberal. Prayer of the Week Almighty and merciful God, as You have brought us to celebrate the festival of the Lord's resurrection, cause us by Your grace to bring forth the fruits thereof in our life and conduct; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Two events in the final week of the life of Christ are most often used on either side of the gun debate.  Jesus tells his disciples in the Upper Room to sell their cloaks and buy swords, and later tells Simon Peter that all who take up the sword will perish by the sword.  What's the proper context of these verses and what should we be focusing on as we read through these passages during the Holy Week of Easter?  Pastor Evan Goeglein of Faith Lutheran Church in Rogue River, Oregon joins us again to discuss it.  Plus tips from Sgt. Bill, Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense, and Mia Anstine.  Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine - Mia shares her thoughts as a mother, as an instructor, about the tragic death of 13-year-old Malachi Hemphill in Philadelphia. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill - Sgt. Bill talks about what you need to be ready to shoot your first IDPA match. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense - Aaron Israel shares his thoughts on the fallibility of memory immediately after a dynamic critical incident. Special Guest: Pr. Evan Goeglein - Pastor Evan Goeglein of Table Talk Radio joins us again to discuss two of the most commonly (mis)used passages from the Bible from Luke 22 and Matthew 26. Both events took place during the original Holy Week preceeding Christ's passion and Crucifixion and both are used on opposite sides of the gun rights debate. Prayer of the Week O almighty and eternal God, who through the death of Your Son has destroyed sin and death, and by his rising to life again restored innocence and everlasting life, that being delivered from the power of the devil, I might live under You in Your kingdom, grant that I may be forever comforted by true faith in the resurrection of Your dear Son. While I live, guide me with Your holy counsel, and when I die, give me the crown of life, that with all the holy angels and the elect I may praise and glorify You, world without end. Amen. http://www.armedlutheran.us/alr-episode-66/ THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE.   www.CooksHolsters.com

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dissect a sermon from 2012 by a Presbyterian pastor who based her sermon title on a bogus quote from Saint Augustine of Hippo and suggests that we are all sinners if we don't vote for politicians who support gun control.  Aaron Israel responds to an question from a member of the Reformation Gun Club, and Sgt. Bill talks about preparing for a sanctioned IDPA match.   Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill As Sgt. Bill heads to the Razorback Shootout in Perryville, Arkansas this weekend, he shares his thoughts on how to prepare for a major IDPA match. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Reformation Gun Club member Dave Hegenauer asks about training when there's nowhere nearby to train.  Clinging to God and Guns “Hope has two beautiful daughters. Their names are courage and anger; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are.” That bogus quote is widely attributed to Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD) and served as the inspiration for a sermon by a Presbyterian pastor in the wake of the Newtown school shooting in 2012. Funny thing is, though, try as we might, we could not find any evidence that Augustine ever said such a thing. And how does hope give birth to anger? Prayer of the Week Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon Him our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross that all mankind should follow the example of His great humility, mercifully grant that we may both be guided by His patience in this life and also be made partakers of His resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE.  www.CooksHolsters.com

When we make the decision to carry a firearm or to purchase a firearm for home defense, there are a certain set of scenarios that we all envision and prepare for.  How many of us prepare to intervene in a violent assault on a stranger? How many of us prepare for that scenario when our loved ones are with us?  Aaron Kreag decided to save a woman who was being violently assaulted in 2014 but nothing prepared him for what he faced -- a non-compliant perpetrator, aggressive and poorly trained cops, constant trial delays, invasive media, potential employers who wanted nothing to do with him, and a victim who ultimately turned on him in court.  If you carry a gun, you need to hear this interview.  Plus tips from Sgt. Bill, Aaron Israel and Mia Anstine. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill - Looking to shake up your dry-fire routine? Sgt. Bill shares ideas for ways to make your dry for more fun and more challenging. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense - Aaron Israel uses a terrible accident involving two 3-year-old Texas boys to teach an important lesson about how to safely stage firearms in your vehicle. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine - Every year the TSA stops hundreds of travelers every year who attempt to sneak firearms past security in America's airports. Several have recently made it through. What would you do if this happened to you? Special Guest: Aaron Kreag - In 2014 Aaron Kreag was on the way to the movies with his wife when he drove up on a violent assault and made the decision to intervene. He joins us to talk about that event and the aftermath. Nothing about that experience was what he expected and he shares the lessons he learned and how it changed his view of defending others. Prayer of the Week - We implore You, almighty God, merciful Father, look upon Your people that by Your great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-64/ www.CooksHolsters.com  

Jesus protects his own.  True followers of Christ do not need guns to defend themselves.  So says a South African YouTuber finalcall07.  Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dissect these claims and explain why Jesus never intended for you to lay down your life needlessly or to stand by and allow your neighbor to be harmed.  Plus a lesson on the Eighth Commandment, tips from Sgt. Bill, Mia Anstine, and Aaron Israel. Catechetical Lesson: The Eighth Commandment - Applying the eighth commandment to stories and editorials suggesting that the GOP and President Trump want the violently mentally ill to be able to buy guns. Ballistic Minute - Sgt. Bill shares his thoughts after evaluating the RAE Gear magazine carrier for the past few months. Fundamentals of Defense - Aaron Israel shares thoughts on how to use your neighborhood social media network as a personal defense tool. Mia's Motivations - Mia Anstine shares tips for travelling safely. Clinging to God & Guns - This week Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dissect our first video. This South African Christian pacifist suggests that true followers of Jesus do not take up weapons for any reason. There is no justification for harming another person, he says. If you dare to defend yourself, Jesus will not protect you. Prayer for the Week - O God, our heavenly Father, seeing that of ourselves we have no strength, keep us both outwardly and inwardly that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, on the eve of the Battle on the Bayou, the Louisiana State IDPA Championship, Team Armed Lutheran sat down to talk about the upcoming match.  Lloyd sits down with teammates (and ALR contribs) Aaron Israel and Bill Silvia, plus our newest team member, Sgt. Kat Silvia (AKA "Sgt. Mrs. Sgt. Bill") to talk IDPA rules, milking your grip, goals for the upcoming match, Sgt. Kat's colorful match language, a whole lot more. Prayer for the Week - O Lord, mercifully hear our prayer and stretch forth the right hand of Your majesty to defend us from those who rise up against us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-60/ http://www.bayoubattle2017.com/        

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio we take a look at maybe the goofiest interpretation of Scripture to date. A California Quaker who suggests that Christ's call for His disciples to buy swords in Luke 22 was so that he could fulfill the prophesy to be numbered with the lawless because, we all know what lawless do. They carry swords! Plus tips for Mia, Aaron, and Sgt. Bill. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Dummy rounds are a useful addition to your dry-fire practice gear. There are lots of different styles and options to choose from. Sgt. Bill breaks down the pros and cons and shares his favorites. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Establishing rally points will help you coordinate with family members during a critical incident, should you get separated and technology fails. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia expands on Aaron's vehicle preparedness tip from Episode 57 with a story of her own about why you should not only have tools in your vehicle, but know how to use them. And the importance of teaching your family as well. Clinging to God and Guns Quakers are inherently pacifists, so you kind of know what you're going to get when they write about guns. But this interpretation of Luke 22 may be the goofiest we've ever seen. Prayer of the Week O God, because You know that we dare not put our trust in anything that we do, mercifully grant that by Your power we may be defended against all adversity; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-58/ www.CooksHolsters.com  

In this week's episode we dissect an article from the Huffington Post by a philosophy professor who mixes a dash of bad theology and a heaping helping of awful logic to suggest that Christians should support more restrictive gun control.  Plus tips from Mia, Sgt. Bill, and Aaron Israel. Clinging to God & Guns - Lloyd and Pr. Bennett go through an article that purports to undermine the traditional American combining of God and Guns by  using bogus gun violence stats, horrible logic, and even more horrible interpretations of Scripture. Mia's Motivations - As promised, Mia is sharing info about gear she saw at SHOT Show.  This week it's everything you need to know about suppressors. Fundamentals of Defense - Aaron Israel departs from the firearms instructor role to suggest that a more important threat to your future is financial issues. You may never have to use your gun to save your life, but everyone will experience financial troubles at one time or another. Being prepared for them is as important as training for the gunfight you are far less likely to be involved in. Ballistic Minute - Since the groundhog has predicted six more weeks of winter, Sgt. Bill shares tips for concealed carry during the cold winter months. www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-56/ www.CooksHolsters.com/ www.FundamentalDefense.com/ www.MiaAnstine.com/ www.ArmedLutheran.us/reformation-gun-club/  

On this week's episode of Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dissect an interview with Rev. John Piper about whether Christian men should own guns to protect their families.  Plus another Ballistic Minute with Sgt. Bill, Mia's Motivations, and a self-defense tip from Aaron Israel. Commentary - What if women had the same rights as guns?  Ballistic Minute - Sgt. Bill answers a listener's questions about dry fire. Mia's Motivations - Mia is back from SHOT Show with her family to tell us about all the cool stuff she saw. Fundamentals of Defense - Aaron Israel shares lessons learned from a tragic road rage incident. Clinging to God & Guns - Is it necessary for a Christian man in his vocation as protector of his family to own a gun. The simple answer is no, but Rev. John Piper goes a step further and suggests that because he is short tempered, nobody should own a gun.  www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-55/ www.CooksHolsters.com www.LeeArmory.us www.RAEGearUSA.com www.USReloadingSupply.com 

In this week's episode we're talking women and guns with Mrs. Armed Lutheran. She shares her road from growing up with no guns in the house to threats from deranged patients, to becoming a gun gal in Texas.  Plus tips from Sgt. Bill, Aaron Israel, and Mia Anstine. Special Guest - Lloyd's wife of 23 years is a school counselor in Texas whose first exposure to guns was at 21 taking a criminal justice class in college.  Now she's comfortable with guns in the house, loves to shoot, just got her own gun, and is working towards getting her carry permit. Ballistic Minute - Sgt. Bill shares tips for shooting faster. Defensive Fundamentals - Aaron Israel talks about why how a gun makes you feel doesn't matter when it comes to self-defense. Mia's Motivations - Mia shares a memory of an frightening encounter and how she handled it and about the need for training and being mentally prepared for self-defense scenarios. www.ArmedLutheran.us/elr-episode-53/ www.CooksHolsters.com  

In this week's episode of Armed Lutheran Radio Lloyd and Pastor Bennett review a Washington Post article by a progressive Jewish journalist who has somehow come to the conclusion that Jesus would not support gun ownership.  Plus sharing your passion by taking your kids to the range, and tips from Sgt. Bill, Mia Anstine, and Aaron Israel. Commentary - Lloyd share safety tips from his first trip to the range with his daughter. Ballistic Minute - Sgt. Bill revisits the topic of zeroing a pistol. Fundamentals of Defense - Aaron shares a home defense story. Mia's Motivations - Mia talks about revolvers for women. www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-47/ www.CooksHolsters.com www.ArmedLutheran.us/shop www.ArmedLutheran.us/Amazon  

This week’s episode of Armed Lutheran Radio is only our second round-table episode with our contributors. Sgt. Bill Silvia, Aaron Israel, and Mia Anstine join Lloyd to discuss the outcome of this year’s election, the reaction of the media and the future of gun rights. www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-44/ www.CooksHolsters.com  

On this Week's Episode of Armed Lutheran Radio we are joined by Lloyd's former pastor from North Carolina to discuss gun free zones and the Fourth Commandment. Plus listener comments and tips from Aaron Israel and Sgt. Bill. Special Guest: Pr. Ralph Abernethy III - So-called "gun free" zones are really just target-rich environments for killers. We all know that. But as a Christian, how should we regard these places and should we respect them? Pastor Abernethy helps us answer these questions. Ballistic Minute - In this week's Ballistic Minute tip, Sgt. Bill talks about the tools he takes to the range for his practice sessions. Fundamentals of Defense - Aaron Israel's self-defense tip is about how to teach your kids to stand up for themselves from an early age. www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-43/ www.CooksHolsters.com    

On this week's Episode we interview Bob Mayne, host of the Handgun World Podcast, plus tips from Mia Anstine, Aaron Israel and Sgt. Bill, and we discuss how to safely sell a firearm online. Ballistic Minute - Sgt. Bill talks about how you can help your team in competitive shooting.  Helping each other and involving all your squad-mates can make a match more fun for everyone and hopefully help them perform better as well. Mia's Motivations - Mia Anstine talks about finding the right age to teach your kids about guns. Fundamentals of Defense - Aaron Israel breaks down a defensive shooting at a Burger King in Indiana and shares lessons we can learn from that event. Commentary: Selling a Gun Online - Lloyd shares tips for how to safely conduct the sale of a firearm online.   Special Guest - Bob Mayne is the host of the long-running Handgun World Podcast. He and Lloyd discuss how he became a gun guy, how he got into podcasting, and the defensive firearms classes he teaches. www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-42/ www.CooksHolsters.com  

In this week's episode of Armed Lutheran Radio we are joined by Rob Morse, co-host of the Polite Society Podcast, to talk about his podcast, Self-Defense Gun Stories.  Sgt. Bill talks about training, Mia is not clowning around, and Aaron has tips for dealing with dog attacks. Plus a review of the DryFire Mag training tool. Special Guest: Rob Morse - Rob Morse, co-host of the Polite Society Podcast, joins us to talk about how he got started in blogging and podcasting, and the inspiration behind his own show, the Self-Defense Gun Stories podcast. Product Review: The DryFire Mag - The DryFire Mag is a great training tool to allow you to practice trigger pull in dry fire without having to rack the slide to reset the trigger. Ballistic Minute - In today's Ballistic Minute, Sgt. Bill talks about training. How to train. How to push yourself to improve. Fundamentals of Defense - This week Aaron Israel shares tips for how to survive a dog attack. Mia's Motivations - Mia is back from Wyoming with her thoughts on the creepy clown sightings in the news lately. Pastor Bennett and his family are touring the death of his uncle. Please keep them in your prayers. http://www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-40/ http://www.CooksHolsters.com http://www.SelfDefenseRadio.net  

Jesus Hates Guns. At least that’s what one author at Patheos.com thinks. He quotes his own book as proof of his assertion, but not Holy Scripture. Pastor John Bennett and I dissect his claims and debunk them thoroughly. Sgt. Bill teaches us how to use cover properly in IDPA. Aaron Israel talks about all the creepy clown sighting. And John Correia of Active Self Protection visits with us to talk about the Bullets and Bibles Conference coming up on October 14. UPDATE: For those experiencing audio problems with their download, please click the "Download this Episode" link below and download the newest release of this episode which corrects these technical issues.  I apologize for the inconvenience. Special Guest - John Correia, the founder and owner of Active Self Protection (ASP) in Phoenix, Arizona, joins us to talk about the upcoming Bullets and Bibles Conference. Ballistic Minute - Sgt. Bill teaches the basic techniques for using cover properly in IDPA. Fundamentals of Defense - Don’t be a clown. Aaron Israel discusses the widespread urban legend of the creepy clown and how we shouldn’t succumb to irrational fear about the unlikely event that clowns attack. Mia's Motivations - Mia is on the road and will be back with us next week. Clinging to God and Guns - Pastor Bennett and I dissect an article by a man who uses his own book, but not the Bible, to support his claim that Jesus hates guns. http://www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-39/ http://www.CooksHolsters.com/    

This Week on Armed Lutheran Radio, author Greg Hopkins joins us to discuss his book "A Time to Kill: The Myth of Christian Pacifism."  Sgt. Bill discusses the purpose of IDPA.  Aaron Israel has tips for surviving a riot if you're surrounded while in your vehicle. And Mia Anstine is back from another adventure, with a review of the newly re-designed Remington R51. Special Guest: Greg Hopkins - The author of "A Time to Kill: The Myth of Christian Pacifism" joins us to discuss his book, and the origins of the pervasive myth that Christians should embrace pacifism. Ballistic Minute - Sgt. Bill talks about the purpose of IDPA -- is it competition or concealed carry?  Or Both? Fundamentals of Defense - After watching the riots in Charlotte, North Carolina, a couple of weeks ago, and seeing the civilian vehicles trapped by the crowds, Aaron Israel discusses ways to stay safe if you find yourself in the same situation. Mia's Motivations - Mia Anstine is off on another adventure!  This time to West Virginia with Remington Arms to see some of their new products and to get some trigger time with the re-designed R51 pistol. www.ArmedLutheran.us/alr-episode-38/ www.CooksHolsters.com  

The sky is falling!  The sky is falling!  Bob Owens at Bearing Arms calls it "Chicken Little America," a land where malls and airports go into panic mode because someone hears a loud noise.  A Rutgers professor suggests that if gun violence has you worried, just turn off the news.  We can't bury our heads in the sand and avoid the news of the evil world around us.  Pastor Evan Goeglein of Faith Lutheran Church in Rogue River, Oregon joins us again to discuss how to deal with worry and fear as a Christian. Ballistic Minute - The ability to call your shots is a critical skill for competitive and defensive shooting.  Being able to put your sights on target, pull the trigger, and know, without looking at the target to confirm, just where your bullet struck.  Sgt. Bill discusses how to develop this skill in today's Ballistic Minute. Fundamental Defense - All too often we train and prepare for the threat from the active shooter, the stranger in the alley, the bump in the middle of the night.  In today's tip, Aaron Israel reminds us that many times the biggest threat is one you know personally. Mia's Motivations - Not every self-defense situation requires us to draw our weapon, let alone to shoot.  In many cases it's better to retreat, or avoid conflict and call police.  Mia Anstine recommends you consider in what situations it would be appropriate to present and use your firearm. http://www.armedlutheran.us/alr-episode-32/ https://www.cooksholsters.com/  

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio we have listener emails, we talk about the dumpster fire that was the Democrat National Convention, the President defends his record on gun violence and violent crime by making our point, tips for beating the Summer heat when you go to the outdoor range, Aaron Israel talks about the myth of situational awareness, Sgt. Bill vents about Tactical Timmies, and we welcome our newest contributor, Mia Anstine joins us for the first time with a shooting tip.

In this episode of Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd's back from vacation and back from the Iowa State IDPA Championship and the show is back to normal.  Thoughts on another attack on police, this time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  Sgt. Bill has tips for improving your tactical reloads. Aaron Israel talks about how to dress for concealed carry. And Lloyd breaks out his best (or worst) Mr. Bean impersonation for Clinging to God and Guns with Pastor John Bennett.  Prepare to laugh and cry at at British theologian's bad logic, even worse theology, and Lloyd's cringe-worthy British accent. Show Notes for Episode 27

Lloyd is on vacation, but the show goes on.  In this week's episode of Armed Lutheran Radio, some thoughts on the "epidemic" of gun violence. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense gives us tips on traveling light for safety.  Sgt. Bill has a Ballistic Minute tip about the slide-lock reloads. And then in Clinging to God & Guns, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett take on one of the most bizarre anti-gun Christians: a pajama boy who is frustrated that gun owners won't give up their "deep seated" beliefs, thinks gun owners worship their guns, rejects Augustine's Just War Doctrine, and who says guns can't be used for defense because they are offensive weapons.    www.armedlutheran.us/alr-episode-25/

The gang's all here for a very special episode of Armed Lutheran Radio as we devote the show to the aftermath of the terror attack in Orlando. Aaron Israel joins me to talk about responding to active shooter incidents. Pastor Bennett discusses the proper Christian response to this tragedy. And Sgt. Bill joins me, Aaron, and the Pastor for a round-table to discuss the aftermath, the politics, gun control, and things we can do that would actually make a difference.  

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, hard earned lessons from the range, plus Sgt. Bill's tips on methods of concealed carry, Aaron Israel's tips on preparing for medical emergencies, and Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller joins us to talk about how the Ten Commandments calls us to action in service to our neighbors.  www.ArmedLutheranRadio.com

It's feast or famine at Armed Lutheran Radio!  For our 20th episode, all our contributors are back and the show is chocked full of goodness.  Sgt. Bill talks about passing on your passion for shooting in this week's Ballistic Minute, Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense joins us to talk about his trip to the NRA Annual Meetings in Louisville, Kentucky, and Pastor John Bennett is here to fisk an article from a retired ELCA pastor which suggests that "strong" Christians must set a good example for "weak" Christians and eschew the ownership of guns, because owning a gun is like pagan worship and you might give people the impression that owning a gun is okay.  But it's not.  Or something.  It's a bizarre "re-contextualization" of Paul's letter to the church at Corinth and we unravel the whole thing in Clinging to God and Guns.

We are winging it this week on Armed Lutheran Radio.  All our plans fell apart. Aaron Israel is in Louisville for the NRA Annual Meetings, Pastor John Bennett is taking care of some family matters, and Sgt. Bill and I are left holding down the fort.  Sarge has tips for shooting faster in this week's Ballistic Minute.  We talk about the Target stores controversy, and a story by Kevin Williamson at National Review about why criminals are so darn difficult to stop, especially when our politicians insist on policies that target the law abiding, and not the criminals.