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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

The Secretary of the Department of War Pete Hegseth Orders the Reform of the Chaplain Corps – Chaplain Craig Muehler, 12/19/25 (3533)

Chaplain Craig Muehler of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces LCMS Ministry to the Armed ForcesThe post The Secretary of the Department of War Pete Hegseth Orders the Reform of the Chaplain Corps – Chaplain Craig Muehler, 12/19/25 (3533) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

The Netflix Series “Stranger Things” – Pr. Ted Giese, 12/19/25 (3532)

Pr. Ted Giese of Mount Olive Lutheran-Regina, Saskatchewan Pr. Giese’s Movie ReviewsThe post The Netflix Series “Stranger Things” – Pr. Ted Giese, 12/19/25 (3532) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

New Abortion Numbers from the Society of Family Planning – Dr. Michael New, 12/19/25 (3531)

Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New’s Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier InstituteThe post New Abortion Numbers from the Society of Family Planning – Dr. Michael New, 12/19/25 (3531) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

Answering Arguments Against Christianity: I Don’t Need to Go to Church. I Have the Bible and Nature? – Dr. Kirk Clayton, 12/18/25 (3523)

Dr. Kirk Clayton of Concordia University Chicago The post Answering Arguments Against Christianity: I Don’t Need to Go to Church. I Have the Bible and Nature? – Dr. Kirk Clayton, 12/18/25 (3523) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025

Covenants in the Bible, Part 3 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 12/18/25 (3522)

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 JonahThe post Covenants in the Bible, Part 3 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 12/18/25 (3522) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025

Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 12/18/25 (3591)

Audio Open Lines The post Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 12/18/25 (3591) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025

Answering Arguments Against Christianity: Pornography Is Harmless? – Daniel Weiss, 12/17/25 (3513)

Daniel Weiss, co-author, “Treading Boldly through a Pornographic World” Treading Boldly through a Pornographic WorldThe post Answering Arguments Against Christianity: Pornography Is Harmless? – Daniel Weiss, 12/17/25 (3513) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2025

Covenants in the Bible, Part 2 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 12/17/25 (3513)

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 JonahThe post Covenants in the Bible, Part 2 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 12/17/25 (3513) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2025

Media Coverage of a Pro-Democracy Activist Imprisoned in Hong Kong – Terry Mattingly, 12/17/25 (3511)

Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.orgThe post Media Coverage of a Pro-Democracy Activist Imprisoned in Hong Kong – Terry Mattingly, 12/17/25 (3511) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2025

Answering Arguments Against Christianity: Christianity Is Pro-Slavery? – Dr. Korey Maas, 12/16/25 (3502)

Dr. Korey Maas of Hillsdale College The post Answering Arguments Against Christianity: Christianity Is Pro-Slavery? – Dr. Korey Maas, 12/16/25 (3502) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Fourth Sunday of Advent – Dr. John Bombaro, 12/16/25 (3501)

Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Fourth Sunday of Advent – Dr. John Bombaro, 12/16/25 (3501) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

The Church of Feminism – Dr. Carrie Gress, 12/15/25 (3493)

Dr. Carrie Gress, author, “The End of Woman” Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can’t Be Fused with Christianity The End of WomanThe post The Church of Feminism – Dr. Carrie Gress, 12/15/25 (3493) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Signs a Bill Legalizing Assisted Suicide – Wesley Smith, 12/15/25 (3493)

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 DieThe post Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Signs a Bill Legalizing Assisted Suicide – Wesley Smith, 12/15/25 (3493) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

A Transgender ACLU Attorney Unable to Define Biological Sex – Glenn Stanton, 12/15/25

Glenn Stanton of Focus on the Family Trans Lawyer Who Asked SCOTUS To Redefine ‘Sex’ Can’t Produce A Definition When AskedThe post A Transgender ACLU Attorney Unable to Define Biological Sex – Glenn Stanton, 12/15/25 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: Advent 4 – Pr. Peter Bender, 12/15/25 (3491)

Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: Advent 4 – Pr. Peter Bender, 12/15/25 (3491) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

This Week in Pop-Christianity: A Recent “Prophecy” by Mike Signorelli – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 12/12/25 (3463)

Pr. Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith Fighting for the FaithThe post This Week in Pop-Christianity: A Recent “Prophecy” by Mike Signorelli – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 12/12/25 (3463) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

The Racism, Misogyny and Antisemitism of Several Proponents of Christian Nationalism – Dr. Neil Shenvi, 12/12/25 (3462)

Dr. Neil Shenvi, coauthor, “Post Woke” The Rise and Fall of Christian Nationalism Post WokeThe post The Racism, Misogyny and Antisemitism of Several Proponents of Christian Nationalism – Dr. Neil Shenvi, 12/12/25 (3462) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

The Life and Legacy of Justice Clarence Thomas – Tim Goeglein, 12/12/25 (3461)

Tim Goeglein, Sr. of Focus on the Family The Legacy of Clarence Thomas Stumbling Toward Utopia Toward a More Perfect UnionThe post The Life and Legacy of Justice Clarence Thomas – Tim Goeglein, 12/12/25 (3461) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

How to Resist the Devil – Bryan Wolfmueller, 12/11/25 (3453)

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul Lutheran, Austin, TX How to Resist the Devil Has American Christianity Failed?The post How to Resist the Devil – Bryan Wolfmueller, 12/11/25 (3453) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

Christmas Traditions in the History of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod – Pr. Mark Loest, 12/11/25 (3452)

Pr. Mark Loest of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran-Frankentrost, MI The post Christmas Traditions in the History of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod – Pr. Mark Loest, 12/11/25 (3452) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

Answering Arguments Against Christianity: The Christian God Is Misogynistic? – Dr. Alfonso Espinosa, 12/11/25 (3451)

Dr. Alfonso Espinosa, author, “Contending for Christ Through the Creed” Contending for Christ Through the CreedThe post Answering Arguments Against Christianity: The Christian God Is Misogynistic? – Dr. Alfonso Espinosa, 12/11/25 (3451) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

A Primer on the Church Year – Pr. Will Weedon, 12/10/25 (3443)

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 A Primer on the Church Year – Pr. Will Weedon, 12/10/25 (3443) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 12/10/25 (3442)

Audio Open Lines The post Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 12/10/25 (3442) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

Media Coverage of Two Pew Research Center Surveys on Religious Attendance – Terry Mattingly, 12/10/25 (3441)

Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.orgThe post Media Coverage of Two Pew Research Center Surveys on Religious Attendance – Terry Mattingly, 12/10/25 (3441) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Third Sunday of Advent – Dr. John Bombaro, 12/9/25 (3433)

Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Third Sunday of Advent – Dr. John Bombaro, 12/9/25 (3433) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

Covenants in the Bible, Part 1 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 12/9/25 (3432)

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 JonahThe post Covenants in the Bible, Part 1 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 12/9/25 (3432) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

Answering Arguments Against Christianity: The Meaning of Life Is Found in Technology – Dr. Angus Menuge, 12/9/25 (3431)

Dr. Angus Menuge of Concordia University-Wisconsin Agents Under Fire: Materialism and the Rationality of ScienceThe post Answering Arguments Against Christianity: The Meaning of Life Is Found in Technology – Dr. Angus Menuge, 12/9/25 (3431) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

Answering Arguments Against Christianity: We Don’t Need the Christian God To Be Good – Dr. Adam Francisco, 12/8/25 (3424)

Dr. Adam Francisco, author, “One God, Many Gods” One God, Many Gods One Word, Many WritingsThe post Answering Arguments Against Christianity: We Don’t Need the Christian God To Be Good – Dr. Adam Francisco, 12/8/25 (3424) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

A Delay in the Centers for Disease Control’s Annual Abortion Report – Dr. Michael New, 12/8/25 (3423)

Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New’s Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier InstituteThe post A Delay in the Centers for Disease Control’s Annual Abortion Report – Dr. Michael New, 12/8/25 (3423) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

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