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Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep

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Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture

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John Daniel Davidson of The Federalist

9/11 Was The Beginning Of A Religious War That We Lost

Pagan America: The Decline of Christianity and the Dark Age to Come

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Dr. Andrew Das of Elmhurst University

The Concordia Commentary on Galatians

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Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies Are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along

The Sexual Revolution and Its Victims

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Recent Guests

Dr. Andrew Das
Professor of Religious Studies at Elmhurst College
Elmhurst College
Episode: Surprises in the Gospel of Luke, Part 1 – Dr. Andrew Das, 9/4/26 (2471)
John Maxfield
Professor of History and Religious Studies at Concordia University of Edmonton
Concordia University of Edmonton
Episode: A Sixteenth Century German Town Embraces Lutheranism – Dr. John Maxfield, 9/2/26 (2451)
Dr. Christian Miller
AC Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University, author of The Honesty Crisis
Wake Forest University
Episode: Honesty and Dishonesty – Dr. Christian Miller, 8/31/26 (2431)
Vlad Savchuk
Christian influencer and speaker discussed in the episode
Demon Slayers / influencer circles
Episode: This Week in Pop-Christianity: Vlad Savchuk’s Teaching of the Octopus Spirit – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 8/28/26 (2404)
Jon Vieker
Dean of the Chapel and Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Concordia Seminary-St. Louis
Concordia Seminary-St. Louis
Episode: Hymns, Hymnals and Hymn-Singing – Dr. Jon Vieker, 8/28/26 (2403)
Jonathan Lange
Pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kemmerer, Wyoming; Our Savior Lutheran Church in Evanston, Wyoming; leader of the Wyoming Pastors Network
St. Paul Lutheran Church (Kemmerer, WY); Our Savior Lutheran Church (Evanston, WY)
Episode: The Family, Church and State – Pr. Jonathan Lange, 8/27/26 (2393)
John Kleinig
Retired professor of Old Testament, Australia Lutheran College
Issues, Etc. Book of the Month author
Episode: Christian Comfort for Shame, Part 2 – Dr. John Kleinig, 8/27/26 (2391)
Reed Lessing
Dr. Reed Lessing, discussed Memorizing Scripture
Episode: Altar, Pulpit and Font Worship, Part 1 – Pr. Will Weedon, 8/26/26 (2381)
Thomas Jipping
Senior Legal Fellow in the Edwin Meese III Institute for the Rule of Law at Advancing American Freedom
Advancing American Freedom
Episode: The US Department of Justice and Mail-Order Abortion Pills – Thomas Jipping, 8/25/26 (2372)

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Todd Wilkin
Host of the program, guiding conversations and interviewing guests

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Positive review

    Informative, honest, uplifting, and Christ exalting.

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    CHEESEBURGERSAREDELICIOUS
    United States22 days ago
  • Going Downhill...

    This once great theological podcast has changed in the last few years to a theological-political podcast. I would not mind this if the expert guests were actual experts who actually based their arguments on facts and not opinions or straw-men. The one star is for the very few theological shows they still do. Thanks for the memories, Issues, etc. It was a good run while it lasted.

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  • Christian Perspective on Societal Current Events

    Issues Etc. offers education and ways to handle non Christian morals. Help on how to handle current negative changes in our society.

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    58dill19
    United States7 months ago
  • Positive review

    Informative and uplifting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CHEESEBURGERSAREDELICIOUS
    United States8 months ago

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Can be dense but rewarding for listeners seeking doctrinal clarity and cultural critique.
Consistently rigorous, with clear theological framing and practical ministry insights.
Helpful for pastors and laypeople who want to understand faith-informed public discourse.
Thoughtful, biblically faithful discussions with strong guests.
Deep dives into theology and current events from a Lutheran perspective.

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Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity – Dr. John Bombaro, 9/1/26 (2441)
Q: Dr. Bombaro, tell us about this lesson from Galatians 5:16-24 and how it relates to the Gospel reading.
He explains the conflict between flesh and Spirit, listing works of the flesh and contrasting them with the fruit of the Spirit, emphasizing life in the Spirit and the necessity of bearing spiritual fruit through faith and the sacraments.
Kids Have Questions – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/3/26 (2462, Encore)
Q: What role does identity in Christ play in how kids should navigate hurtful language or peers?
Affirm the child's identity as God's beloved, encourage them to respond with grace, and confront hurtful language by guiding others toward understanding and respect, rather than resorting to self-righteous condemnation.
Kids Have Questions – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/3/26 (2462, Encore)
Q: How should a child respond when a sibling is acting out and tears are involved in the family?
Children should honor their parents, be kind and patient, avoid yelling or punishment, and bring Jesus into the situation, recognizing that Jesus died for everyone and that a compassionate approach strengthens family relationships.
Kids Have Questions – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/3/26 (2462, Encore)
Q: What can we learn about parenting and handling conflicts between siblings in real-life families?
The guest emphasizes listening first, staying calm, focusing on truth over emotion, and guiding children to take responsibility for their own reactions, while modeling forgiveness and constructive dialogue within a faith-centered framework.
Kids Have Questions – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 9/1/26 (2442, Encore)
Q: How do we know God cares for us?
The回答 outlines that God's care is evidenced through the office of the ministry, baptism, and the Lord's Supper, and that the Bible's reliability is affirmed by historical testimony and eyewitness accounts, encouraging seekers to focus on the objective promises rather than subjective feelings.

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This program features in-depth conversations across theology, church life, public policy, history, and culture from a Confessional Lutheran vantage point. Episodes frequently center on how biblical doctrine interfaces with current events—ranging from bioethics and abortion policy to political theology, religious liberty, and the role of the church in public life—often through the lens of historical faithfulness, liturgical practice, and pastoral care. Noteworthy is the steady inclusion of expert guests (pastors, theologians, historians, and policy analysts) who speak from a conservative, doctrinally grounded perspective, paired with principled critique of contemporary cultural trends. Listeners likely appreciate rigorous, gospel-centered di... more

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