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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.

1690 Episodes

A Supreme Court Case Involving Elementary School Students Forced to Read Books Promoting Transgender Ideology – Michael O’Brian, 5/2/25 (1222)

Michael O’Brian of The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Papal Indulences – Dr. Jordan Cooper,5/2/25 (1221)

Dr. Jordan Cooper of Just and Sinner The Doctrine of God Just and Sinner Dr. Cooper’s Website

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Using Legal Reasoning with Unbelievers – Craig Parton, 5/2/25 (1223, Encore)

Craig Parton, Director of the International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism and Human Rights The Art of Christian Advocacy International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism and Human Rights

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

The Lutheran Battle for the Bible and the 50th Anniversary of the Concordia Seminary Walkout – Dr. Korey Maas, 5/1/25 (1212, Encore)

Dr. Korey Maas of Hillsdale College Discordia: A Lutheran Seminary Wrecked and Reborn

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Third Sunday of Easter – Pr. Ben Ball, 5/1/25 (1211)

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

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

A New Report on the Dangers of the Abortion Pill – Jamie Bryan Hall, 4/30/25 (1202)

Jamie Bryan Hall of the Ethics and Public Policy Center The Abortion Pill Harms Women Ethics and Public Policy Center

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

God’s Revelation in the Genesis Creation Account, Part 2 – Pr. Joel Baseley, 4/30/25 (1203)

Pastor Joel Baseley, author, “Nature’s God and the Nature of Man” Nature’s God and the Nature of Man Mark V Publications

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

Media Coverage of Conservative Catholics and the Next Pope – Terry Mattingly, 4/30/25 (1201)

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

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

Government Incentives for Increased Fertility – Joy Pullmann, 4/29/25 (1192)

Joy Pullmann of The Federalist False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America Joy Pullmann’s Columns at The Federalist The Education Invasion: How Common Core Fights Parents for Control of American Kids

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

God’s Revelation in the Genesis Creation Account – Pr. Joel Baseley, 4/29/25 (1193)

Pastor Joel Baseley, author, “Nature’s God and the Nature of Man” Mark V Publications

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

God’s Revelation in the Genesis Creation Account, Part 1 – Pr. Joel Baseley, 4/29/25 (1193)

Pastor Joel Baseley, author, “Nature’s God and the Nature of Man” Mark V Publications

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

The First Council on Nicaea – Dr. Joel Elowsky, 4/29/25 (1191)

Dr. Joel Elowsky of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

A Federal Court Strikes Down an Illinois Law Forcing Pro-Life Organizations to Promote Abortion – Thomas Olp, 4/28/25 (1183)

Thomas Olp of the Thomas More Society Thomas More Society

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

A Federal Court Strikes Down and Illinois Law Forcing Pro-Life Organizations to Promote Abortion – Thomas Olp, 4/28/25 (1183)

Thomas Olp of the Thomas More Society Thomas More Society

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): The Third Sunday of Easter – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 4/28/25 (1182)

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

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

The Promises of God in Scripture, Part 11: Daniel and the Minor Prophets – Pr. Will Weedon, 4/28/25 (1181)

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

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): The Second Sunday of Easter – Pr. Heath Curtis,4/25/25 (1153)

Pr. Heath Curtis, President of the Southern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod The Small Town Lutheran Church & Pastor Telling People What to Think

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

DEI and Women in the US Military – Elaine Donnelly, 4/25/25 (1152)

Elaine Donnelly of the Center for Military Readiness Military Finds Physical Reality Shatters DEI-Fueled Theories About The Sexes Center for Military Readiness

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 4/25/25 (1151)

Audio Open Lines

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

A Review of the TV Series “Adolescence” – Pr. Ted Giese, 4/23/25 (1143)

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

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Guttmacher Institute and the Journal of the American Medical Association Reports on Post-Roe Abortion Facts – Dr. Michael New, 4/24/25 (1142)

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

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

The Office of the Papacy in the Lutheran Confessions – Pr. Will Weedon, 4/23/25 (1141)

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

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Media Coverage of the Next Pope – Terry Mattingly, 4/23/25 (1131)

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

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

A Recent Report on the State of the US Public School System – Tim Goeglein, 4/23/25 (1132)

Tim Goeglein of Focus on the Family Everything You Need To Know About Three Massive Religious Liberty Cases Before SCOTUS Stumbling Toward Utopia Toward a More Perfect Union

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

What Is Your Favorite Easter Hymn and Why? 4/23/25 (1133)

Audio Open Lines

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

The Hymn, “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing” – Dr. Arthur Just, 4/22/25 (1122)

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: 22 April 2025

The Hymn, “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing” – Dr. Arthur Just, 4/22/25 (1122, 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 9:50-24:53

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): The Second Sunday of Easter – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 4/22/25 (1121)

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

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

The Easter Hymn, “The Strife is O’er, the Battle Done” – Dr. Arthur Just, 4/21/25 (1111)

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 Just

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2025

A Historian’s Perspective on the Resurrection of Christ – Dr. Paul Maier, 4/21/25 (1112, Encore)

Dr. Paul Maier of Western Michigan University The Constantine Codex (Skeleton Series) In the Fullness of Time: A Historian Looks at Christmas, Easter, and the Early Church

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2025

A Historian’s Perspective on the Resurrection of Christ – Dr. Paul Maier, 4/21/25 (1112)

Dr. Paul Maier of Western Michigan University The Constantine Codex (Skeleton Series) In the Fullness of Time: A Historian Looks at Christmas, Easter, and the Early Church

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2025

The Holy Week Hymn, “Sing My Tongue the Glorious Battle” – Pr. David Petersen, 4/17/25 (1081)

Pr. David Petersen of Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy God With Us Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Handel’s Messiah on the Passion of Christ – Dr. Joseph Herl, 4/18/25 (1082, Encore)

Dr. Joseph Herl of Concordia University Nebraska Lutheran Service Book: Companion to the Hymns The post Handel’s Messiah on the Passion of Christ – Dr. Joseph Herl, 4/18/25 (1082, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Handel’s Messiah on the Passion of Christ – Dr. Joseph Herl, 4/18/25 (1082)

Dr. Joseph Herl of Concordia University Nebraska Lutheran Service Book: Companion to the Hymns

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

The Hymn, “A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth” – Dr. Arthur Just, 4/17/25 (1072, 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 9:50-24:53

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Judas, the Lord’s Supper and Closed Communion – Dr. Charles Schulz, 4/17/25 (1071)

Dr. Charles Schulz of Concordia University Chicago Communing with the Betrayer

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

What Is Your Favorite Lent and Holy Week Hymn and Why? 4/16/25 (1063)

Audio Open Lines

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Responding to Listener Email, 4/16/25 (1062)

Audio Open Lines

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Media Coverage of a Female Voice for the Aslan Character in Netflix’s “Chronicles of Narnia” Movie – Terry Mattingly, 4/16/25 (1061)

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

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

A New York Times Op-Ed “Palm Sunday Was a Protest, Not a Procession”- Dr. Peter Scaer, 4/15/25 (1053)

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

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

Responding to the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 4/15/25 (1052)

Audio Open Lines

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): The Resurrection of Jesus – Pr. Heath Curtis,4/15/25 (1051)

Pr. Heath Curtis, author, “Telling People What to Think” The Small Town Lutheran Church & Pastor Telling People What to Think

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

Secular Violence in the Modern History – Dr. Thomas Howard, 4/14/25 (1042)

Dr. Thomas Howard, author, “Broken Altars” Broken Altars

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): The Resurrection of Jesus – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 4/14/25 (1041)

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

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

This Week in Pop-Christianity: Mike Signorelli’s April Prophecy – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 4/11/25 (1013)

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

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

Three Religious Freedom Cases Before the US Supreme Court – Tim Goeglein, 4/11/25 (1012)

Tim Goeglein of Focus on the Family Everything You Need To Know About Three Massive Religious Liberty Cases Before SCOTUS Stumbling Toward Utopia Toward a More Perfect Union

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

Kids Have Questions, Part 41 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 4/11/25 (1011)

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

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Palm and Passion Sunday – Pr. Ben Ball, 4/10/25 (1002)

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

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Lutheran Christology – Dr. Jordan Cooper, 4/10/25 (1001)

Dr. Jordan Cooper of Just and Sinner Lutheran Christology in Scripture The Doctrine of God Just and Sinner Dr. Cooper’s Website

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

An Archaeological Discovery Sheds Light on Luke’s Gospel – Shane Rosenthal, 4/9/25 (0993)

Shane Rosenthal of “The Humble Skeptic” Joanna: Luke’s Key Witness The Humble Skeptic

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

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