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Issues, Etc.

Issues, Etc.

Lutheran Public Radio

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality

4.9 • 1.8K Ratings

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Overview

Issues, Etc. is a syndicated radio talk show and podcast featuring expert guests in theology, Biblical interpretation, apologetics, ethics, philosophy, law and culture. Issues, Etc. is hosted by Todd Wilken, a pastor in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

1912 Episodes

The Discovery of an Ancient Inscription Possibly Referring to Moses – Dr. Craig Evans, 1/7/25 (2314)

Dr. Craig Evans of Houston Christian University Jesus and His World: The Archaeological Evidence

Published: 19 August 2025

Christ’s Living Body in a Digital World – Joshua Pauling, 8/19/25 (2313)

Joshua Pauling, author, “Are We All Cyborgs Now?” Are We All Cyborgs Now? Reclaiming Our Humanity from the Machine

Published: 19 August 2025

Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 8/19/25 (2312)

Audio Open Lines

Published: 19 August 2025

Euthanasia in Canada, the UK and New Zealand – Wesley Smith, 8/19/25 (2311)

Wesley J. Smith of the Discovery Institute Wesley Smith’s National Review Columns Culture of Death: The Age of “Do Harm” Medicine Forced Exit: Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide and the New Duty to Die

Published: 19 August 2025

The 2024 Lutheran Religious Life Survey – Lyman Stone, 8/18/25 (2303)

Lyman Stone of the Institute for Family Studies Institute for Family Studies

Published: 18 August 2025

The Book of Numbers, Part 4 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 8/18/25 (2302)

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Hope in the Wilderness The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah

Published: 18 August 2025

Spatial References and Christian Preaching – Dr. John Bombaro, 8/18/25 (2301)

Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN Spatial References as Homiletical Device

Published: 18 August 2025

Reclaiming Childhood for Christianity – Kyle Townes, 8/15/25 (2272)

Kyle Townes, author, “The Road Less Traveled” The Road Less Traveled: Reclaiming Childhood for Christianity

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2025

Kids Have Questions, Part 46 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 8/15/25 (2271)

Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner’s Blog

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2025

Responding to “Biblical” Arguments for Homosexuality Made by a Guest on Joe Rogan’s Podcast – Dr. Joe Gudel, 8/14/25 (2263)

Dr. Joe Gudel of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN “That Which Is Unnatural”: Homosexuality in Society, the Church, and Scripture Homosexuality Fact and Fiction

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

The Lutheran, Roman Catholic, and Reformed Views of the Lord’s Supper – Pr. Matt Zickler, 8/14/25 (2262)

Pr. Matt Zickler of Grace Lutheran-Western Springs, IL

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 8/14/25 (2261)

Audio Open Lines

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

Gen Z Women and the Church – Lisa Cooper, 8/13/25 (2252)

Lisa Cooper of Paravel Insights How the Church Can Address the Crisis of Identity and Belief Among Gen Z Women

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

Media Coverage of the Institution of Marriage – Terry Mattingly, 8/13/25 (2251)

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

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Ninth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Ben Ball, 8/13/25 (2253)

Pr. Ben Ball of St. Paul Lutheran-Hamel, IL

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

The Resurrection of the Body, Physical Infirmity and the Fiction of Flannery O’Connor – Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer, 8/12/25 (2243)

Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer of Concordia University, Irvine

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

A New York Times Op/Ed, “The Truth about Detransitioning” – Nathanael Blake, 8/12/25 (2242)

Nathanael Blake of the Ethics and Public Policy Center There Is No Way To Moderate Transgenderism. It Must Be Destroyed Victims of the Revolution

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

The Book of Numbers, Part 3 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 8/12/25 (2241)

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Hope in the Wilderness The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

Biblical Manhood – Dr. Peter Scaer, 8/11/25 (2233)

Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2025

Violence Against Pro-Life Demonstrators and Organizations – Dr. Michael New, 8/11/25 (2232)

Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New’s Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier Institute

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 8/11/25 (2231)

Pr. Sean Daenzer Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS Worship

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2025

This Week in Pop-Christianity: Mike Bickel’s Sister Lisa Stribling Says God Is Restoring Bickel to Ministry – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 8/8/25 (2203)

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

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

The Book of Numbers, Part 2 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 8/8/25 (2202)

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Hope in the Wilderness The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 8/8/25 (2201)

Audio Open Lines

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

Infant Baptism in the Early Church – Dr. Jordan Cooper, 8/7/25 (2192)

Dr. Jordan Cooper of Just and Sinner The Evidence for Infant Baptism in the First Century The Doctrine of God Just and Sinner Dr. Cooper’s Website

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

A Pro-Life Alternative to IVF – Dr. Marguerite Duane, 8/7/25 (2191)

Dr. Marguerite Duane of Duquesne University Why Restorative Reproductive Medicine Is More Pro-Woman Than IVF FACTS about Fertility

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

The Book of Numbers, Part 1 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 8/7/25 (2193)

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Hope in the Wilderness The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

A New York Times Article, “The Trouble with Wanting Men” – Nathanael Blake, 8/6/25 (2182)

Nathanael Blake of the Ethics and Public Policy Center NYT Author Who Destroyed Her Marriage Wonders Where The Good Men Went Victims of the Revolution

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Eighth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Ben Ball, 8/6/25 (2183)

Pr. Ben Ball of St. Paul Lutheran-Hamel, IL

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

A New Survey from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research on Church Attendance – Terry Mattingly, 8/6/25 (2181)

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

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

Myths About Lutheranism: Lutherans Teach Once Baptized, Always Saved & Lutherans Teach Baptism Saves, Not Faith – Bryan Wolfmueller, 8/5/23 (2172, Encore)

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul Lutheran, Austin, TX Pr. Wolfmueller’s YouTube Channel Has American Christianity Failed?

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): Ninth Sunday after Pentecost – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 8/5/25 (2171)

Pr. Sean Daenzer Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS Worship

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

The Lutheran-Orthodox “Common Statement on the Filioque” Adopted by Evangelical Lutheran Church of America – Pr. David Jay Webber, 8/4/25 (2163)

Pastor David Jay Webber of Bethany Lutheran-Princeton, MN Pr. Webber’s Series on Eastern Orthodoxy

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025

Adoption – Dr. Aric Fenske, 8/4/25 (2162)

Dr. Aric Fenske of Lutherans for Life Lutherans for Life

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025

Worship Practices in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Part 3 – Dr. Martin Noland, 8/4/25 (2161)

Dr. Martin Noland of Grace Lutheran-San Mateo, CA The Latest Edition of Logia Journal

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025

Purgatory – Dr. Steven Parks, 8/1/25 (2133)

Dr. Steven Parks of Hope Lutheran Church-Glendora, CA

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

The Movie, “Fantastic Four: First Steps” – Pr. Ted Giese, 8/1/25 (2132)

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

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Seventh Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Ben Ball, 8/1/25 (2131)

Pr. Ben Ball of St. Paul Lutheran-Hamel, IL

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

This Week in Pop-Christianity: TD Jakes Sermon on Bumps in the Road – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 7/31/25 (2123)

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

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

Responding to “Biblical” Arguments for Abortion Made on Joe Rogan’s Podcast – Dr. Aric Fenske, 7/31/25 (2122)

Dr. Aric Fenske of Lutherans for Life Lutherans for Life

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

The Fertility Crisis and the Church – Pr. Larry Peters, 7/31/25 (2121)

Pr. Larry Peters of Pastoral Meanderings Birth Rate Does Matter…

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

Angels, Saints and Our Departed Loved Ones at the Lord’s Table – Dr. Arthur Just, 7/30/25 (2113)

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 9:50-24:53

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

Can Darwinism Support Morality? – Dr. Doug Groothuis, 7/30/25 (2112)

Dr. Doug Groothuis of Cornerstone University Gender Ideology, Metaphysical Rebellion, and Reality’s Last Stand Fire in the Streets

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

Media Coverage of the Cancellation of CBS’s The Late Show – Terry Mattingly, 7/30/25 (2111)

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

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

Good, Evil, Professional Wrestling and Hulk Hogan – Pr. Hans Fiene, 7/29/25 (2105)

Pr. Hans Fiene of Lutheran Satire Hulk Hogan Was The Hero We All Needed Lutheran Satire

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

A Decrease in the US Divorce Rate – Lyman Stone, 7/29/25 (2104)

Lyman Stone of the Institute for Family Studies Is Marriage Back? Divorce Is Down, Family Stability Is Up Institute for Family Studies

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 7/29/25 (2103)

Audio Open Lines

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

Preparation for the Lord’s Supper – Pr. Jonathon Krenz, 7/29/25 (2102)

Pr. Jonathon Krenz of Augustana Lutheran-Moscow, ID

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

Violations of the Dead Donor Rule – Wesley Smith, 7/29/25 (2101)

Wesley J. Smith of the Discovery Institute Wesley Smith’s National Review Columns Culture of Death: The Age of “Do Harm” Medicine Forced Exit: Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide and the New Duty to Die

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

William Jennings Bryan’s Arguments Against Darwinism – Dr. Rick Townsend, 7/28/25 (2091)

Dr. Rick Townsend of the University of Texas, Dallas Still Unrefuted

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

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