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Peter Bender of the Concordia Catechetical Academy

Concordia Catechetical Academy

The post A Dying Man’s Consolation – Pr. Peter Bender, 4/18/26 (1063) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep

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The post A National Public Radio Feature about the Rise of Fundamentalist Religion – Terry Mattingly, 4/16/26 (1061) first appeared on Is... more

Stephanie Neugebauer of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s Office of National Mission

The post Satan’s Lies about the Value of Life – Stephanie Neugebauer, 4/16/26 (1062) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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

The Word of the Lord Endures Forever

Celebrating the Saints

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See My Savior’s Hands

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Jonathan Connor
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Episode: Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three-Year Lectionary): Third Sunday of Easter – Pr. Peter Bender, 4/13/26 (1031)
Carl Truman
Author, The Desecration of Man
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Episode: Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three-Year Lectionary): Third Sunday of Easter – Pr. Peter Bender, 4/13/26 (1031)
Dr. TC Schmidt
Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Fairfield University; Visiting Fellow at Princeton University
Fairfield University; Princeton University
Episode: First Century Jewish Historian Flavius Josephus on Jesus – Dr. T.C. Schmidt, 4/10/26 (1002)
TC Schmidt
Dr., author of Josephus and Jesus
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Episode: Worship, Adiaphora and the Lutheran Confessions, Part 1 – Pr. Will Weedon, 4/10/26 (1001)
Dr. John Bombaro
Senior Pastor of St. James Lutheran Church in Lafayette, Indiana; Navy chaplain
St. James Lutheran Church, Lafayette, Indiana
Episode: Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Second Sunday of Easter – Dr. John Bombaro, 4/9/26 (0991)
Brian Wolf-Miller
Pastor featured in part 2 of the series responding to Roman Catholic teaching
Episode: Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Second Sunday of Easter – Dr. John Bombaro, 4/9/26 (0991)
Jim Campbell
Attorney who argued before the US Supreme Court on behalf of Kayleigh Chiles in Chiles v. Salazar
Legal counsel, Chiles v. Salazar
Episode: Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Second Sunday of Easter – Dr. John Bombaro, 4/9/26 (0991)
Ken Scherb
Teacher on the Easter season
Unknown (as referenced in intro)
Episode: The Easter Hymn, “The Day of Resurrection” – Pr. Will Weedon, 4/6/26 (0961)
Matthew Harrison
Pastor; President of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Episode: The Holy Week Hymn, “The Royal Banners Forward Go” – Pr. David Petersen, 4/2/26 (0921)

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Todd Wilken
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    United States3 months ago
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    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 States6 months ago
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    United States7 months ago
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Worship, Adiaphora and the Lutheran Confessions, Part 1 – Pr. Will Weedon, 4/10/26 (1001)
Q: Why do the Lutherans retain liturgical practices that look similar to pre-Reformation worship?
They retain liturgical practices to preserve the gospel's clarity and continuity with the historic church, while using adiaphora wisely to avoid binding consciences and to maintain peace and good order.
Media Coverage of a Hate Speech Trial of Lutheran Leaders in Finland – Terry Mattingly, 4/8/26 (0981)
Q: If a survey was done with journalists in major media newsrooms and they were asked what rights are given or protected in the First Amendment, how many of the five do you think they could list?
Mattingly suggests most would struggle to name all five rights, illustrating a gap between legal knowledge and newsroom practice, which affects how religious speech is treated in media coverage.
Intercessory Prayer in a Post-Christian Culture, Part 2 – Dr. Leonard Payton, 4/8/26 (0982)
Q: What are the two parameters you mentioned for evaluating government in light of scripture?
Whether a government sustains true worship and discourages idolatry, and whether it creates conditions that foster sexual purity and functional, flourishing families.
Responding to Roman Catholic Teaching, Part 2: Tradition and Original Sin – Bryan Wolfmueller, 4/9/26 (0992)
Q: What are your thoughts on how original sin is defined and understood differently between Rome and the Lutheran Confessions?
The Lutheran view, as presented, emphasizes that original sin is a total corruption of all faculties and that concupiscence remains after baptism, which necessitates the ongoing need for the gospel and the central authority of Scripture, rather than a broad, permissive ecclesial framework as seen in Trent.
A New York Times Story about a Surge in Converts to Roman Catholicism – Terry Mattingly, 4/1/26 (0911)
Q: What is driving the surge in converts according to the Times piece and media coverage?
A mix of factors is discussed, including loneliness, counterculture, the appeal of liturgy and beauty, online influence, and regional differences; the guests argue for deeper, data-driven reporting beyond headline comparisons to understand the trend.

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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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