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Issues, Etc.

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  1. 300

    Encouraging Early Marriage and Childbearing – Katy Faust, 8/17/26 (2293)

    Katy Faust of Them Before Us If You Want To Be A Grandparent One Day, Raise Your Kids To Get Married And Want Babies ASAP Pro-Child Politics: Why Every Cultural, Economic, and National Issue Is a Matter of Justice for Children Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City Them Before Us Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children’s Rights Movement The Greater Than CampaignThe post Encouraging Early Marriage and Childbearing – Katy Faust, 8/17/26 (2293) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  2. 299

    Mission Work to Indigenous People in Canada – Dr. Steve Schave, 8/17/26 (2292)

    Dr. Steve Schave, Director of Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots Lutheran Association of Missionaries and PilotsThe post Mission Work to Indigenous People in Canada – Dr. Steve Schave, 8/17/26 (2292) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  3. 298

    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Twelfth Sunday after Trinity – Dr. John Bombaro, 8/17/26 (2291)

    Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Twelfth Sunday after Trinity – Dr. John Bombaro, 8/17/26 (2291) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  4. 297

    Your Unanswered Bible Questions – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller & Pr. Brian Kachelmeier, 8/14/26 (2262)

    Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller, author, “Has American Christianity Failed?” Pastor Brian Kachelmeier, author, “Reading Isaiah with Luther” Pr. Wolfmueller on Closed Communion On the Demons Has American Christianity Failed? Pr. Wolfmueller’s YouTube Channel Reading Isaiah with Luther Redeemer Theological AcademyThe post Your Unanswered Bible Questions – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller & Pr. Brian Kachelmeier, 8/14/26 (2262) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  5. 296

    The Word “Flesh” in the Bible, Part 1 – Pr. Will Weedon, 8/14/26 (2261)

    Pr. Will Weedon, Host of “The Word of the Lord Endures Forever” We Praise You, O God The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior’s HandsThe post The Word “Flesh” in the Bible, Part 1 – Pr. Will Weedon, 8/14/26 (2261) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  6. 295

    The Rise and Fall of the Great Republics, Part 3 – Dr. Thomas Madden, 8/13/26 (2252)

    Dr. Thomas Madden of St. Louis University The Fall of Republics: A History from Ancient Carthage to the American ConstitutionThe post The Rise and Fall of the Great Republics, Part 3 – Dr. Thomas Madden, 8/13/26 (2252) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  7. 294

    Kids Have Questions, Part 59 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 8/13/26 (2251)

    Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner’s BlogThe post Kids Have Questions, Part 59 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 8/13/26 (2251) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  8. 293

    Family Discipleship, Part 1 – Dr. Mart Thompson, 8/12/26 (2244)

    Dr. Mart Thompson of Concordia Seminary The post Family Discipleship, Part 1 – Dr. Mart Thompson, 8/12/26 (2244) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  9. 292

    Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 8/12/26 (2243)

    Audio Open Lines The post Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 8/12/26 (2243) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  10. 291

    Media Coverage of the Religious Faith of WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham – Terry Mattingly, 8/12/26 (2242)

    Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.orgThe post Media Coverage of the Religious Faith of WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham – Terry Mattingly, 8/12/26 (2242) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  11. 290

    Responding to Criticism of a Pro-Natural Family Billboard Campaign – Katy Faust, 8/12/26 (2241)

    Katy Faust of Them Before Us ‘No Child Has Two Moms’ Is Controversial Only In An Anti-Child Society Pro-Child Politics: Why Every Cultural, Economic, and National Issue Is a Matter of Justice for Children Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City Them Before Us Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children’s Rights Movement [...] The post Responding to Criticism of a Pro-Natural Family Billboard Campaign – Katy Faust, 8/12/26 (2241) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  12. 289

    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Eleventh Sunday after Trinity – Dr. John Bombaro, 8/11/26 (2233)

    Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Eleventh Sunday after Trinity – Dr. John Bombaro, 8/11/26 (2233) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  13. 288

    The Reliability of the Bible, Part 2 – Dr. Kirk Clayton, 8/11/26 (2233)

    Dr. Kirk Clayton of Concordia University Chicago CUC Apologetics Bootcamp The post The Reliability of the Bible, Part 2 – Dr. Kirk Clayton, 8/11/26 (2233) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  14. 287

    The US Population Bust – Lyman Stone, 8/11/26 (2231)

    Lyman Stone of the Institute for Family Studies The Population Bust Is Coming Sooner Than Anyone Is Prepared For Institute for Family Studies The post The US Population Bust – Lyman Stone, 8/11/26 (2231) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  15. 286

    The Inhumanity of Commercial Surrogacy – John Daniel Davidson, 8/10/26 (2223)

    John Daniel Davidson of The Federalist Surrogacy Is A Form Of Slavery. It Should Be Abolished Pagan America: The Decline of Christianity and the Dark Age to Come The post The Inhumanity of Commercial Surrogacy – John Daniel Davidson, 8/10/26 (2223) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  16. 285

    The Reliability of the Bible, Part 1 – Dr. Kirk Clayton, 8/10/26 (2222)

    Dr. Kirk Clayton of Concordia University Chicago CUC Apologetics Bootcamp The post The Reliability of the Bible, Part 1 – Dr. Kirk Clayton, 8/10/26 (2222) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  17. 284

    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three-Year Lectionary): Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost – Pr. Peter Bender, 8/10/26 (2221)

    Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical Academy The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three-Year Lectionary): Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost – Pr. Peter Bender, 8/10/26 (2221) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  18. 283

    Eastern Orthodoxy, Part 7 – Pr. Joshua Schooping, 8/7/26 (2191)

    Pr. Joshua Schooping of St. John’s Lutheran-Russellville, AR Pastor Schooping’s YouTube Channel The post Eastern Orthodoxy, Part 7 – Pr. Joshua Schooping, 8/7/26 (2191) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  19. 282

    A Review of the Movie, “Spiderman: Brand New Day” – Pr. Ted Giese, 8/7/26 (1191)

    Pr. Ted Giese of Mount Olive Lutheran-Regina, Saskatchewan Pr. Giese’s Movie Reviews   The post A Review of the Movie, “Spiderman: Brand New Day” – Pr. Ted Giese, 8/7/26 (1191) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  20. 281

    Understanding Burnout – Cassie Beltz, 8/6/26 (2184)

    Cassie Beltz of Lutheran Family Service The post Understanding Burnout – Cassie Beltz, 8/6/26 (2184) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  21. 280

    Media Coverage of Clergy Running for Congress – Terry Mattingly, 8/6/26 (2183)

    Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.org The post Media Coverage of Clergy Running for Congress – Terry Mattingly, 8/6/26 (2183) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  22. 279

    The Claims of Jesus – Dr. Doug Groothuis, 8/6/26 (2182)

    Dr. Doug Groothuis of Cornerstone University What If Jesus Is Right?: Examining Jesus’ Claims About Himself in a World Full of Falsehood Taking Back Truth: A Biblical Response to Common Cultural Lies The post The Claims of Jesus – Dr. Doug Groothuis, 8/6/26 (2182) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  23. 278

    A New Guttmacher Institute Report on Abortion – Dr. Michael New, 8/6/26 (2181)

    Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New’s Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier Institute The post A New Guttmacher Institute Report on Abortion – Dr. Michael New, 8/6/26 (2181) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  24. 277

    The Rise and Fall of the Great Republics, Part 2 – Dr. Thomas Madden, 8/5/26 (2172)

    Dr. Thomas Madden of St. Louis University The Fall of Republics: A History from Ancient Carthage to the American Constitution The post The Rise and Fall of the Great Republics, Part 2 – Dr. Thomas Madden, 8/5/26 (2172) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  25. 276

    The Hymn, “What Is the World to Me” – Pr. Will Weedon, 8/5/26 (2171)

    Pr. Will Weedon, Host of “The Word of the Lord Endures Forever” We Praise You, O God The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior’s Hands The post The Hymn, “What Is the World to Me” – Pr. Will Weedon, 8/5/26 (2171) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  26. 275

    Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Pandemic Diary – Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, 8/4/26 (2162)

    Dr. Aaron Kheriaty of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Ethics and Public Policy Center Making the Cut: How to Heal Modern Medicine The New Abnormal: The Rise of the Biomedical Security State The post Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Pandemic Diary – Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, 8/4/26 (2162) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  27. 274

    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Tenth Sunday after Trinity – Dr. John Bombaro, 8/4/26 (2161)

    Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Tenth Sunday after Trinity – Dr. John Bombaro, 8/4/26 (2161) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  28. 273

    The Ancient Roots of “Spiritual but not Religious” – Dr. Mike Horton, 8/3/26 (2152)

    Dr. Michael Horton, author, “Shaman and Sage” Shaman and Sage: the Roots of “Spiritual but not Religious” in Antiquity Sola Media The post The Ancient Roots of “Spiritual but not Religious” – Dr. Mike Horton, 8/3/26 (2152) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  29. 272

    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three-Year Lectionary): Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost – Pr. Peter Bender, 8/3/26 (2151)

    Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical Academy The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three-Year Lectionary): Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost – Pr. Peter Bender, 8/3/26 (2151) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  30. 271

    Media Coverage of Changes to the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program – Dr. Michael New, 7/31/26 (2123)

    Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New’s Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier Institute The post Media Coverage of Changes to the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program – Dr. Michael New, 7/31/26 (2123) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  31. 270

    Protests Over the Use of the Words “Mother” and “Father” – Josh Wood, 7/31/26 (2122)

    Josh Wood of Them Before Us The Left Can’t Erase Moms And Dads, No Matter How Hard They Try Them Before Us The post Protests Over the Use of the Words “Mother” and “Father” – Josh Wood, 7/31/26 (2122) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  32. 269

    Media Coverage of Declining Fertility Rates in Utah – Terry Mattingly, 7/31/26 (2121)

    Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.org The post Media Coverage of Declining Fertility Rates in Utah – Terry Mattingly, 7/31/26 (2121) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  33. 268

    First Century Jewish Historian Flavius Josephus on Jesus – Dr. T.C. Schmidt, 7/31/26 (2124, Encore)

    Dr. T.C. Schmidt, author, “Josephus and Jesus” Josephus and Jesus: New Evidence for the One Called Christ (free download) The post First Century Jewish Historian Flavius Josephus on Jesus – Dr. T.C. Schmidt, 7/31/26 (2124, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  34. 267

    Reducing Theology to Pithy Slogans – Dr. Jordan Cooper, 7/30/26 (2112, Encore)

    Dr. Jordan Cooper of Just and Sinner We Need to Stop Repeating Slogans and Pretending We’re Doing Theology Dr. Cooper’s YouTube Channel Just and Sinner Dr. Cooper’s Website The post Reducing Theology to Pithy Slogans – Dr. Jordan Cooper, 7/30/26 (2112, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  35. 266

    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three-Year Lectionary): Tenth Sunday After Pentecost – Pr. Peter Bender, 7/30/26 (2111)

    Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical Academy The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three-Year Lectionary): Tenth Sunday After Pentecost – Pr. Peter Bender, 7/30/26 (2111) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  36. 265

    The Lord’s Prayer, Part 3 – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, 7/29/26 (2102, Encore)

    Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul Lutheran, Austin, TX Lord, Teach Us to Pray Pr. Wolfmueller’s YouTube Channel And Take They Our Life: Martin Luther’s Theology of Martyrdom World-Wide Bible Class And Take They Our Life: Martin Luther’s Theology of Martyrdom A Martyr’s Faith in a Faithless World The post The Lord’s Prayer, Part 3 – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, 7/29/26 (2102, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  37. 264

    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Ninth Sunday after Trinity – Dr. John Bombaro, 7/29/26 (2101)

    Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Ninth Sunday after Trinity – Dr. John Bombaro, 7/29/26 (2101) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  38. 263

    A Life Lived on the Road to Emmaus, Part 2 – Dr. Arthur Just, 7/6/26 (1873)

    Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN Ever to Emmaus: A Theological Memoir Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service Concordia Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:50 Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:50-24:53 The post A Life Lived on the Road to Emmaus, Part 2 – Dr. Arthur Just, 7/6/26 (1873) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  39. 262

    A Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Two State Laws Forbidding Men from Competing in Women’s Sports – Suzanne Beecher, 7/6/26 (1872)

    Suzanne Beecher of Alliance Defending Freedom Alliance Defending Freedom The post A Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Two State Laws Forbidding Men from Competing in Women’s Sports – Suzanne Beecher, 7/6/26 (1872) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  40. 261

    Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three-Year Lectionary): Seventh Sunday After Pentecost – Pr. Peter Bender, 7/6/26 (1871)

    Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical Academy The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three-Year Lectionary): Seventh Sunday After Pentecost – Pr. Peter Bender, 7/6/26 (1871) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  41. 260

    Divorce and Remarriage, Part 1 – Dr. Ben Mayes, 7/1/26 (1822)

    Dr. Ben Mayes of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne Divorce and Remarriage: Ecclesiastical Discernment and Pastoral Care The post Divorce and Remarriage, Part 1 – Dr. Ben Mayes, 7/1/26 (1822) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  42. 259

    Media Coverage of Christians in Iran – Terry Mattingly, 7/1/26 (1821)

    Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.org The post Media Coverage of Christians in Iran – Terry Mattingly, 7/1/26 (1821) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  43. 258

    An Update on a Lawsuit Between Concordia University Texas and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod – Tom Halvorson, 6/9/26 (1603)

    Tom Halvorson, attorney and author, “Complaint Filed in LCMS v. Christian, Bannwolf & Concordia University Texas” LCMS Persists in Asserting Federal Jurisdiction of Concordia University Texas Case Complaint Filed in LCMS v. Christian, Bannwolf & Concordia University Texas The Sovereignty of Nebulous Ethos at Concordia Texas Two Simple Questions about Concordia Texas Throwing Off the [...] The post An Update on a Lawsuit Between Concordia University Texas and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod – Tom Halvorson, 6/9/26 (1603) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  44. 257

    19th Century Lutheran Theologian and Missionary Friedrich Wyneken, Part 4 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 6/9/26 (1602)

    Dr. Ken Schurb of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod The post 19th Century Lutheran Theologian and Missionary Friedrich Wyneken, Part 4 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 6/9/26 (1602) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  45. 256

    Declining Enrollment in Public Schools – Tim Goeglein, 6/9/26 (1601)

    Tim Goeglein, Sr. of Focus on the Family Why America’s Public Schools Are Closing Their Doors What Really Matters Stumbling Toward Utopia Toward a More Perfect Union The post Declining Enrollment in Public Schools – Tim Goeglein, 6/9/26 (1601) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  46. 255

    The Crusades, Part 4, Continued – Dr. Thomas Madden, 6/8/26 (1592)

    Dr. Thomas Madden of St. Louis University The Concise History of the Crusades The post The Crusades, Part 4, Continued – Dr. Thomas Madden, 6/8/26 (1592) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  47. 254

    The Crusades, Part 4 – Dr. Thomas Madden, 6/8/26 (1591)

    Dr. Thomas Madden of St. Louis University The Concise History of the Crusades The post The Crusades, Part 4 – Dr. Thomas Madden, 6/8/26 (1591) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  48. 253

    New Jersey’s Unconstitutional Treatment of Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers – Erin Hawley, 5/13/26 (1333)

    Erin Hawley of Alliance Defending Freedom SCOTUS’s 9-0 Ruling Against New Jersey’s AG Hasn’t Stopped Her Harassment Of Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers Alliance Defending Freedom The post New Jersey’s Unconstitutional Treatment of Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers – Erin Hawley, 5/13/26 (1333) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  49. 252

    Worship, Adiaphora and the Lutheran Confessions, Part 6 – Pr. Will Weedon, 5/13/26 (1332)

    Pr. Will Weedon, Host of “The Word of the Lord Endures Forever” We Praise You, O God The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior’s Hands The post Worship, Adiaphora and the Lutheran Confessions, Part 6 – Pr. Will Weedon, 5/13/26 (1332) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

  50. 251

    Religion-Related Stories of President Trump’s China Visit – Terry Mattingly, 5/13/26 (1331)

    Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.org The post Religion-Related Stories of President Trump’s China Visit – Terry Mattingly, 5/13/26 (1331) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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