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Dr. Jordan Cooper of Just and Sinner

Lutheranism for Non-Lutherans

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Dr. Jon Bruss, President of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN

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Pr. Ted Giese of Mount Olive Lutheran-Regina, Saskatchewan

Pr. Giese’s Movie Reviews

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Joshua Wood of Them Before Us

Parents Can’t Be ‘Assigned At Birth’ Any More Than Sex Can

Pro-Child Politics: Why Every Cultural, Economic, and National Issue Is a Matter of Justice for Children

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jon Bruss
President and Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Concordia Theological Seminary
Episode: The Hymn, “May God Bestow on Us His Grace” – Dr. Jon Bruss, 3/6/26 (0652, Encore)
Joshua Wood
Executive Director of Them Before Us
Them Before Us
Episode: Children’s Rights and the Idea of “Parent Assigned at Birth” – Joshua Wood, 3/5/26 (0642)
Ted Geese
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Episode: Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: Third Sunday in Lent – Pr. Peter Bender, 3/5/26 (0641)
Gene Edward Veith
Dr. Gene Edward Veith, author and educator
Patrick Henry College; Concordia Theological Seminary
Episode: The Lutheran View of Vocation – Dr. Gene Edward Veith, 3/4/26 (0633)
Erkki Koskenniemi
Finnish pastor and Bible scholar with expertise in classical antiquity and early Judaism
Issues, Etc. (Book of the Month author)
Episode: Christian Sexual Ethics in the Greco-Roman World – Pr. Erkki Koskenniemi, 3/4/26 (0632)
Michael Ramey
President of the Parental Rights Foundation
Parental Rights Foundation
Episode: A US Supreme Court Ruling on California Schools’ Secret Gender Transition Policy – Michael Ramey, 3/3/26 (0621)
John Bombaro
Senior Pastor of St. James Lutheran Church in Lafayette, Indiana; Navy chaplain
St. James Lutheran Church, Lafayette; Navy
Episode: Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Oculi – Dr. John Bombaro, 3/3/26 (0623)
Joshua Schooping
Former Eastern Orthodox priest and pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church in Russellville, Arkansas
St. John's Lutheran Church, Russellville, Arkansas
Episode: Eastern Orthodoxy, Part 6 – Pr. Joshua Schooping, 3/2/26 (0612)
James Talarico
Texas Senate candidate and Democratic politician
Episode: Recent Statements Made by Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico on Christianity and Politics – Dr. Albert Mohler, 2/27/26 (0581)

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Todd Wilken
Host of Issues, Etc.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
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    Informative and uplifting.

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    CHEESEBURGERSAREDELICIOUS
    United States2 months ago
  • Truly Outstanding!

    Pastor Wilken is so good at interviewing his guests and asking questions that illuminate the entire discussion. It’s always Biblically sound and very informative. I highly recommend this podcast!

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    Robert R. Weidman
    United States5 months ago
  • The Best in Christian Radio

    We discovered Issues, Etc. in the fall of 2015. We have never experienced such deep theological teaching anywhere else. We highly recommend it. It changed our lives.

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    Lisaah Leigh
    United States5 months ago
  • Phenomenal

    Not a Lutheran but this is a exceptional podcast!

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    giannis 34
    Canada7 months ago
  • The “Go-To” podcast

    Issues, Etc. has it all! It is the place to hear about issues we need to know from a Christian perspective. I particularly enjoy Chris Roseborough’s segments. The theological conversation is deep and useful. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kinderfun1
    United States7 months ago

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Recent Statements Made by Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico on Christianity and Politics – Dr. Albert Mohler, 2/27/26 (0581)
Q: Do you think this latest attempt to baptize the politics of progressivism under Christianity will succeed?
Long term, it cannot succeed as political office responsibilities differ from campaign ideals.
Recent Statements Made by Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico on Christianity and Politics – Dr. Albert Mohler, 2/27/26 (0581)
Q: What is your response, Dr. Mohler?
It is embarrassing for him to use such a simplistic understanding of Christianity; his view abstracts a liberal Jesus that omits significant teachings.
Recent Statements Made by Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico on Christianity and Politics – Dr. Albert Mohler, 2/27/26 (0581)
Q: Why do you think many Americans hear what US. Senate candidate James Talarico has to say about Christianity as something new or something deeply profound?
Americans prefer the narrative that Christianity endorses liberal politics and etiquette.
Explaining Lutheranism to Non-Lutherans, Part 1 – Dr. Jordan Cooper, 2/25/26 (0563)
Q: What authority do the Lutheran Confessions hold in Lutheranism?
The authority is necessary to guard church preaching and ensure orthodox teaching within the church.
Explaining Lutheranism to Non-Lutherans, Part 1 – Dr. Jordan Cooper, 2/25/26 (0563)
Q: How would you introduce a non-Lutheran to these documents that are codified in the Book of Concord?
The confessions summarize the teachings of scripture to clarify debates about interpretations, rather than adding new teachings.

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This podcast offers insightful discussions at the intersection of faith, culture, and contemporary issues, often encompassing a wide array of topics including politics, theology, family dynamics, and media analysis. It frequently features expert guests who provide deep theological insights, promote understanding of Lutheran doctrine, and engage in cultural critiques from a Christian perspective. The conversational style emphasizes clarity, accessibility, and the relevance of faith in modern life, with particular attention to how biblical teachings apply to current societal challenges. The show is particularly notable for its commitment to a confessional Lutheran viewpoint, ensuring that discussions are rooted in scripture and tradition whil... more

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