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Issues, Etc.

Lutheran Public Radio

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2233 Episodes

The Parable of the Prodigal Son, Part 2 – Bryan Wolfmueller, 1/16/26 (0162)

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul Lutheran, Austin, TX Has American Christianity Failed?The post The Parable of the Prodigal Son, Part 2 – Bryan Wolfmueller, 1/16/26 (0162) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2026

The Three-Fold Office of Christ: Prophet – Pr. Will Weedon, 1/16/26 (0161)

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 Three-Fold Office of Christ: Prophet – Pr. Will Weedon, 1/16/26 (0161) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2026

The Key Difference Between Roman Catholicism and Lutheranism – Dr. Jordan Cooper, 1/15/26 (0152)

Dr. Jordan Cooper of Just and Sinner Dr. Cooper’s YouTube Channel Just and Sinner Dr. Cooper’s WebsiteThe post The Key Difference Between Roman Catholicism and Lutheranism – Dr. Jordan Cooper, 1/15/26 (0152) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2026

Martin Luther’s Large Cateshism, Part 2 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 1/15/26 (0151)

Dr. Ken Schurb of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod The post Martin Luther’s Large Cateshism, Part 2 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 1/15/26 (0151) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2026

Fact Checking Sermons – Dr. John Bombaro, 1/14/26 (0142)

Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN Fact-Checked SermonsThe post Fact Checking Sermons – Dr. John Bombaro, 1/14/26 (0142) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

Media Coverage of the Christian Faith and College Football – Terry Mattingly, 1/14/26 (0144)

Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.orgThe post Media Coverage of the Christian Faith and College Football – Terry Mattingly, 1/14/26 (0144) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

Early Feminism’s Affinity for the Occult – Dr. Carrie Gress, 1/14/26 (0141)

Dr. Carrie Gress, author, “The End of Woman” Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can’t Be Fused with Christianity The End of WomanThe post Early Feminism’s Affinity for the Occult – Dr. Carrie Gress, 1/14/26 (0141) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

This Week in Pop-Christianity: 2026 Prophetic Words – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 1/14/26 (0141)

Pr. Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith Fighting for the FaithThe post This Week in Pop-Christianity: 2026 Prophetic Words – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 1/14/26 (0141) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): The Confession of St. Peter – Dr. John Bombaro, 1/13/26 (0133)

Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): The Confession of St. Peter – Dr. John Bombaro, 1/13/26 (0133) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2026

Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 1/13/26 (0132)

Audio Open Lines The post Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 1/13/26 (0132) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2026

Strengthening the Hyde Amendment – Dr. Michael New, 1/13/26 (0121)

Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New’s Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier InstituteThe post Strengthening the Hyde Amendment – Dr. Michael New, 1/13/26 (0121) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2026

Kids Have Questions, Part 51 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 1/12/26 (0123)

Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner’s BlogThe post Kids Have Questions, Part 51 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 1/12/26 (0123) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026

Two US Supreme Court Cases Regarding Men in Women’s Sports – Matt Sharp, 1/12/26 (0122)

Matt Sharp of Alliance Defending Freedom Alliance Defending FreedomThe post Two US Supreme Court Cases Regarding Men in Women’s Sports – Matt Sharp, 1/12/26 (0122) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: The Second Sunday After Epiphany – Pr. Peter Bender, 1/12/26 (0121)

Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: The Second Sunday After Epiphany – Pr. Peter Bender, 1/12/26 (0121) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026

The Parable of the Prodigal Son, Part 1 – Bryan Wolfmueller, 1/9/26 (0093)

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul Lutheran, Austin, TX Has American Christianity Failed?The post The Parable of the Prodigal Son, Part 1 – Bryan Wolfmueller, 1/9/26 (0093) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026

The Finale of the Netflix Series “Stranger Things” – Pr. Ted Giese, 1/9/26 (0092)

Pr. Ted Giese of Mount Olive Lutheran-Regina, Saskatchewan Pr. Giese’s Movie ReviewsThe post The Finale of the Netflix Series “Stranger Things” – Pr. Ted Giese, 1/9/26 (0092) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026

Kids Have Questions, Part 50 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 1/9/26 (0091)

Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner’s BlogThe post Kids Have Questions, Part 50 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 1/9/26 (0091) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026

Digital Sabbaths – Joshua Pauling, 1/8/26 (0083)

Joshua Pauling, author, “Are We All Cyborgs Now?” Are We All Cyborgs Now? Reclaiming Our Humanity from the MachineThe post Digital Sabbaths – Joshua Pauling, 1/8/26 (0083) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: The Baptism of Jesus – Pr. Peter Bender, 1/8/26 (0082)

Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: The Baptism of Jesus – Pr. Peter Bender, 1/8/26 (0082) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

Martin Luther’s Large Cateshism, Part 1 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 1/8/26 (0081)

Dr. Ken Schurb of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod The post Martin Luther’s Large Cateshism, Part 1 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 1/8/26 (0081) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

The Top Biblical Archaeology Stories of 2025 – Dr. Craig Evans, 1/7/26 (0073)

Dr. Craig Evans of Houston Christian University Jesus and His World: The Archaeological EvidenceThe post The Top Biblical Archaeology Stories of 2025 – Dr. Craig Evans, 1/7/26 (0073) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

Media Coverage of Philip Yancey’s Confession to an Extra-Marital Affair – Terry Mattingly, 1/7/26 (0072)

Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.orgThe post Media Coverage of Philip Yancey’s Confession to an Extra-Marital Affair – Terry Mattingly, 1/7/26 (0072) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

The FDA and the Dangers of Chemical Abortion – Dr. Ryan Anderson, 1/7/26 (0071)

Dr. Ryan Anderson, President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Tearing Us Apart Ethics and Public Policy Center The Public DiscourseThe post The FDA and the Dangers of Chemical Abortion – Dr. Ryan Anderson, 1/7/26 (0071) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

Taxpayer Funding for Childcare – Joy Pullmann, 1/6/26 (0063)

Joy Pullmann of The Federalist Joy Pullmann’s Columns at The Federalist False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America The Education Invasion: How Common Core Fights Parents for Control of American KidsThe post Taxpayer Funding for Childcare – Joy Pullmann, 1/6/26 (0063) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 1/6/26 (0062)

Audio Open Lines The post Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 1/6/26 (0062) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): The Baptism of Jesus – Dr. John Bombaro, 1/6/26 (0061)

Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): The Baptism of Jesus – Dr. John Bombaro, 1/6/26 (0061) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

The Epiphany Season – Dr. Ken Schurb, 1/5/26 (0053)

Dr. Ken Schurb of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod The post The Epiphany Season – Dr. Ken Schurb, 1/5/26 (0053) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026

Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 1/5/26 (0052)

Audio Open Lines The post Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 1/5/26 (0052) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026

Family Estrangement and Identity Politics – Noelle Mering, 1/5/26 (0051)

Noelle Mering of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Ethics and Public Policy Center Cutting Off Your Parents Is Identity Politics, Not ‘Boundaries’ Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive IdeologyThe post Family Estrangement and Identity Politics – Noelle Mering, 1/5/26 (0051) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026

The Christmas Hymn, “All My Heart Again Rejoices” – Dr. Arthur Just, 1/2/26 (0022, Encore)

Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN “Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service” by Arthur Just “Concordia Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:50” by Arthur Just “Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:50-24:53” by Arthur JustThe post The Christmas Hymn, “All My Heart Again Rejoices” – Dr. Arthur Just, 1/2/26 (0022, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2026

Myths about the Christian Observation of Christmas – Pr. Joseph Abrahamson, 1/2/26 (0021, Encore)

Pastor Joseph Abrahamson, author of “Redeeming Holy Days from Pagan Lies” “Redeeming Holy Days from Pagan Lies — Christmas” by Joseph Abrahamson “Redeeming Holy Days from Pagan Lies — Christmas and Sol Invictus” by Joseph Abrahamson “Redeeming Holy Days from Pagan Lies — Pagan Solstice Celebrations” by Joseph AbrahamsonThe post Myths about the Christian Observation of Christmas – Pr. Joseph Abrahamson, 1/2/26 (0021, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2026

The New Year Hymn, Now Greet the Swiftly Changing Year” – Dr. Arthur Just, 1/1/26 (0012, Encore)

Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service Concordia Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:50 Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:50-24:53The post The New Year Hymn, Now Greet the Swiftly Changing Year” – Dr. Arthur Just, 1/1/26 (0012, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

New Year’s Resolutions – Bryan Wolfmueller, 1/1/26 (0011, Encore)

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul Lutheran, Austin, TX Pr. Wolfmueller’s YouTube Channel Has American Christianity Failed?The post New Year’s Resolutions – Bryan Wolfmueller, 1/1/26 (0011, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: Second Sunday of Christmas – Pr. Peter Bender, 12/31/25 (3651)

Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: Second Sunday of Christmas – Pr. Peter Bender, 12/31/25 (3651) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

The Christmas Hymn, “Now Sing We Now Rejoice” – Pr. Will Weedon, 12/31/25 (3652, Encore)

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 Christmas Hymn, “Now Sing We Now Rejoice” – Pr. Will Weedon, 12/31/25 (3652, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

The Top Religion Stories of 2025 – Terry Mattingly, 12/30/25 (3641)

Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture Rational SheepThe post The Top Religion Stories of 2025 – Terry Mattingly, 12/30/25 (3641) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025

The Christmas Hymn, “Joy to the World”- Dr. Arthur Just, 12/30/25 (3642, Encore)

Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service Concordia Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:50 Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:50-24:53The post The Christmas Hymn, “Joy to the World”- Dr. Arthur Just, 12/30/25 (3642, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025

Answering Arguments Against Christianity: The Bible is Old and Irrelevant & Christians Hate LGBTQ People – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 12/29/25 (3631)

Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner’s BlogThe post Answering Arguments Against Christianity: The Bible is Old and Irrelevant & Christians Hate LGBTQ People – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 12/29/25 (3631) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 28 December 2025

The Christmas Hymn, “Angels from the Realms of Glory” – Pr. Will Weedon, 12/29/25 (3632, Encore)

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 Christmas Hymn, “Angels from the Realms of Glory” – Pr. Will Weedon, 12/29/25 (3632, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 28 December 2025

The Christmas Hymn “Break Forth O Beautious Heavenly Light” – Pr. Will Weedon, 12/26/25 (3601)

Pr. Will Weedon, Host of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior’s Hands We Praise You O GodThe post The Christmas Hymn “Break Forth O Beautious Heavenly Light” – Pr. Will Weedon, 12/26/25 (3601) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: First Sunday of Christmas – Pr. Peter Bender, 12/26/25 (3602)

Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: First Sunday of Christmas – Pr. Peter Bender, 12/26/25 (3602) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary) : First Sunday of Christmas – Pr. Will Weedon, 12/26/25 (3603, Encore)

Pr. Will Weedon, Host of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior’s Hands We Praise You O GodThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary) : First Sunday of Christmas – Pr. Will Weedon, 12/26/25 (3603, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2025

The Christmas Hymn, “Angels We Have Heard on High” – Dr. Arthur Just, 12/25/25 (3592)

Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service Concordia Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:50 Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:50-24:53The post The Christmas Hymn, “Angels We Have Heard on High” – Dr. Arthur Just, 12/25/25 (3592) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Christmas Dawn – Dr. John Bombaro, 12/25/25 (3591)

Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Christmas Dawn – Dr. John Bombaro, 12/25/25 (3591) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

The Christmas Season – Dr. Ken Schurb, 12/24/25 (3582)

Dr. Ken Schurb of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod The post The Christmas Season – Dr. Ken Schurb, 12/24/25 (3582) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

The Christmas Hymn, “Silent Night” – Bryan Wolfmueller, 12/24/25 (3581)

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul Lutheran, Austin, TX Has American Christianity Failed?The post The Christmas Hymn, “Silent Night” – Bryan Wolfmueller, 12/24/25 (3581) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

What Is Your Favorite Christmas Hymn, and Why? 12/23/25 (3571)

Audio Open Lines The post What Is Your Favorite Christmas Hymn, and Why? 12/23/25 (3571) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

Intersectionality & White Supremicist Nick Fuentes – Rod Dreher, 12/22/25 (3562)

Rod Dreher, author, “Live Not By Lies” Rod Dreher’s Substack Nick Fuentes: Political Punk Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian NationThe post Intersectionality & White Supremicist Nick Fuentes – Rod Dreher, 12/22/25 (3562) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: Christmas Midnight – Pr. Peter Bender, 12/22/25 (3561)

Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: Christmas Midnight – Pr. Peter Bender, 12/22/25 (3561) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025

Answering Arguments Against Christianity: Christianity Can Be Disproven – Craig Parton, 12/19/25 (3534)

Craig Parton, Director of the International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism and Human Rights International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism and Human RightsThe post Answering Arguments Against Christianity: Christianity Can Be Disproven – Craig Parton, 12/19/25 (3534) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

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