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Pr. Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith

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The Boozer Family Story Omits The Children They Sacrificed

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Recent Guests

Charles Schulz
Professor of Theology, Leader of Classical Lutheran Education Program at Concordia University, Chicago
Concordia University, Chicago
Episode: Joseph, The Guardian of Jesus – Dr. Charles Schulz, 3/19/26 (0782)
Charles Scholz
Professor
Concordia University Chicago
Episode: Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: Fifth Sunday in Lent – Pr. Peter Bender, 3/19/26 (0781)
Roy Askins
Executive Editor of the Lutheran Witness Magazine
Lutheran Witness Magazine
Episode: Media Coverage of Youth Ministry – Terry Mattingly, 3/18/26 (0771)
Will Whedon
Pastor
Pastor of Will Whedon (the Word of the Lord endures forever)
Episode: Media Coverage of Youth Ministry – Terry Mattingly, 3/18/26 (0771)
Ted Geith
Pastor, guest discussing topics including the Academy Awards segment
Pastor
Episode: Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Judica – Dr. John Bombaro, 3/17/26 (0761)
Salvatore Cordileone
Archbishop of the Archdiocese of San Francisco
Catholic Church (Archdiocese of San Francisco)
Episode: Speaking Truth to Power – San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, 3/16/26 (0754)
Doug Groothuis
Distinguished University Research Professor of Apologetics and Christian Worldview at Cornerstone University; author
Cornerstone University
Episode: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Necromancy – Dr. Doug Groothuis, 3/16/26 (0753)
Jason Dulworth
Author and theology columnist; student at Concordia Seminary-St. Louis
Concordia Seminary-St. Louis
Episode: Leisure and Love for the Neighbor – Jason Dulworth, 3/16/26 (0752)
Dr. Doug Grothuis
Philosopher offering concerns on digital necromancy and AI-based communication with the dead
Episode: A New Pew Research Survey on Sanctity of Life Issues – Dr. Michael New, 3/16/26 (0751)

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Todd Wilken
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4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • 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 Statesa month ago
  • Positive review

    Informative and uplifting.

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    5
    CHEESEBURGERSAREDELICIOUS
    United States3 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 States6 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 States6 months ago
  • Phenomenal

    Not a Lutheran but this is a exceptional podcast!

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    giannis 34
    Canada7 months ago

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The 98th Academy Awards Ceremony – Pr. Ted Giese, 3/17/26 (0762)
Q: What were Ted Giese's overall expectations for this year's best picture nominees?
He anticipated a mix of heavy, serious storytelling and crowd-pleasing entertainment, noting that some films could be both acclaimed and divisive, while also predicting continued industry trends in awards and activism.
Comments from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Radical Islam – Robert Spencer, 3/19/26 (0783)
Q: Robert, what are your thoughts on the war in Iran?
The guest argues that the war in Iran is likely to lead to regime change and that the Iranian people hate the regime, while also expressing skepticism about prolonged intervention and emphasizing potential positive outcomes from toppling the Islamic regime.
Philippians 4:8 “Think on these Things”, Part 1 – Pr. Will Weedon, 3/18/26 (0773)
Q: Is it significant, Will, that the Apostle Paul begins with truth?
We discussed how starting with truth anchors the rest of the virtues and guards against counterfeit narratives; truth is the framework that makes the other qualities recognizable and livable.
Ethical Alternatives to In Vitro Fertilization – Chaney Gooley, 3/9/26 (0683)
Q: What are the adoption alternatives?
Discussion of international and domestic infant adoption, foster care with openness to adoption, foster-to-adopt, and embryo adoption as options.
Ethical Alternatives to In Vitro Fertilization – Chaney Gooley, 3/9/26 (0683)
Q: Tell us about the God parenting option.
Chaney explains spiritual parenthood as a form of investing in children through prayer, mentorship, and care within the Christian community, including godparents.

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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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