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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

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Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy

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Pr. Will Weedon, Host of “The Word of the Lord Endures Forever”

We Praise You, O God

The Word of the Lord Endures Forever

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Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey

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Recent Guests

Rod Dreher
Author of Rod Dreher's Diary and books including Live Not By Lies and The Benedict Option.
Episode: Intersectionality & White Supremicist Nick Fuentes – Rod Dreher, 12/22/25 (3562)
Chaplain Craig Muehler
Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, formerly served at the Pentagon as Deputy Chaplain of the US Marine Corps.
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Episode: The Secretary of the Department of War Pete Hegseth Orders the Reform of the Chaplain Corps – Chaplain Craig Muehler, 12/19/25 (3533)
Dr. Kirk Clayton
Assistant Professor of Theology at Concordia University, Chicago, specializing in Christian apologetics.
Concordia University, Chicago
Episode: 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)
Daniel Weiss
Executive Director of the Sexual Integrity Leadership Summit, author of a chapter in our latest book, Objections Overruled IV.
Sexual Integrity Leadership Summit
Episode: Answering Arguments Against Christianity: Pornography Is Harmless? – Daniel Weiss, 12/17/25 (3513)
Dr. Korey Maas
Chairman and Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College
Episode: Answering Arguments Against Christianity: Christianity Is Pro-Slavery? – Dr. Korey Maas, 12/16/25 (3502)
Pastor Mark Loest
Pastor of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, author of a column for the Lutheran Witness Magazine
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Episode: Christmas Traditions in the History of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod – Pr. Mark Loest, 12/11/25 (3452)
Dr. Angus Menuge
Professor of Philosophy, co-chair of the Classical Education Program and instructor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Concordia University, Wisconsin.
Concordia University, Wisconsin
Episode: Answering Arguments Against Christianity: The Meaning of Life Is Found in Technology – Dr. Angus Menuge, 12/9/25 (3431)
Peter Bender
Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church, director of the Concordia Catechetical Academy
Concordia Catechetical Academy
Episode: Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: Advent 3 – Pr. Peter Bender, 12/8/25 (3421)
Lincoln Wilson
Senior Legal Counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom
Alliance Defending Freedom
Episode: A US Supreme Court Case over a Subpoena Dispute of Five Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers – Lincoln Wilson, 12/5/25 (3392)

Host

Todd Wilken
Host of Issues Etc., known for his insightful questioning and engagement with guests on theological and ethical discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robert R. Weidman
    United States3 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisaah Leigh
    United States3 months ago
  • Phenomenal

    Not a Lutheran but this is a exceptional podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    giannis 34
    Canada5 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 States5 months ago
  • On-answers

    The Focus on the Family representative didn’t answer any of Todd’s questions about birth rates until the end of the interview. He just gave a lot of talking points after saying they were good questions. Disappointing given the usual discussions on the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    tvsatv
    United States7 months ago

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The host is commended for their excellent interviewing skills, consistently providing insightful questions that stimulate enlightening discussions.
Many reviews highlight the podcast's commitment to presenting sound theological teachings that resonate with the audience's spiritual needs.
Listeners appreciate the deep, biblically based conversations and the thoughtful, respectful engagement with contentious issues.
Some critiques focus on particular guests' responses that may not meet expectations, but overall the emphasis is on quality content.
The breadth of topics covered, from faith and ethics to societal issues, is seen as a strength, attracting a diverse yet aligned listener base.

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The Top Religion Stories of 2025 – Terry Mattingly, 12/30/25 (3641)
Q: Does the selection of many of these stories demonstrate that for many in the press, politics is religion?
Indeed, for most journalists, religion is only considered real when it intersects with political issues, leading to a bias in coverage favoring politically relevant religious narratives.
The New Year Hymn, Now Greet the Swiftly Changing Year” – Dr. Arthur Just, 1/1/26 (0012, Encore)
Q: Why do Christians also acknowledge the secular calendar, if you will?
January 1st is the 8th day, the day of circumcision of our Lord, which has significance for Christians.
The Christmas Hymn, “Angels from the Realms of Glory” – Pr. Will Weedon, 12/29/25 (3632, Encore)
Q: What would you say is the primary biblical text for this hymn?
The words of the Venite, Psalm 95, are the primary biblical text of this hymn as they anchor the entire piece.
The Christmas Hymn, “Angels from the Realms of Glory” – Pr. Will Weedon, 12/29/25 (3632, Encore)
Q: What do we need to know about the author of this hymn of composer of the tune?
The author is James Montgomery, who was an outstanding supporter of foreign missions and the Bible Society, spoke out against societal evils, and wrote over 400 hymns.
The Christmas Hymn, “Joy to the World”- Dr. Arthur Just, 12/30/25 (3642, Encore)
Q: What do we know about its authorship?
Dr. Just shares that Isaac Watts authored the hymn as a paraphrase of Psalm 98, which emphasizes joy and the Messiah's coming.

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