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Karl Marx, Marxism and the Devil – Dr. Paul Kengor, 7/27/26 (2081)

Dr. Paul Kengor of Grove City College

The Devil and Karl Marx: Communism’s Long March of Death, Deception, and Infiltration

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Yesterday • 58 min

The Lord’s Prayer, Part 1 – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, 7/27/26 (2082, Encore)

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul Lutheran, Austin, TX

Lord, Teach Us to Pray

Pr. Wolfmueller’s YouTube Channel

And Take They Our Life: Martin Luther’s Theology of Martyrdom

World-Wide Bible Class

And Take They Our Life: Martin Luther’s Theol... more

Yesterday • 57 min

This Week in Pop-Christianity: David Crank on Overcoming Limiting Beliefs – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 7/24/26 (2054)

Pr. Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith

Fighting for the Faith

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24 Jul 2026 • 39 min

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An Overview of Freedom of Religion and Speech in Europe – Lorcan Price, 7/24/26 (2053)

Lorcan Price of Alliance Defending Freedom International

Alliance Defending Freedom International

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24 Jul 2026 • 37 min

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Recent Guests

Benjamin Mayes

Associate Professor and Chairman of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Episode: Divorce and Remarriage, Part 5 – Dr. Ben Mayes, 7/14/26 (1951)

Brad Wilcock

Sociologist featured at Issues, Etc., Making the Case Conference

Making the Case Conference

Episode: Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary) Seventh Sunday after Trinity – Pr. David Petersen, 7/14/26 (1952, Encore)

Carolyn Dennis

YouTube prophetess associated with Declaring Your Destiny International

Declaring Your Destiny International

Episode: This Week in Pop-Christianity: Carolyn Dennis’ Teaching on the Reverse Rapture – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 7/10/26 (1913)

Todd Wilken

Host of the program

Issues, Etc.

Episode: This Week in Pop-Christianity: Carolyn Dennis’ Teaching on the Reverse Rapture – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 7/10/26 (1913)

Carl Trueman

Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College; Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center

Grove City College; Ethics and Public Policy Center

Episode: King Charles and the State of Christianity in Great Britain – Dr. Carl Trueman, 7/10/26 (1911)

Katie Coblentz

Detransitioner, author of Lost in Errors Maze

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Congregation

Episode: Gender Dysphoria, Detransition and Advice to Parents – Katie Coblentz, 7/9/26 (1902)

Katie Koblenz

Detransitioner and author mentioned as a guest for a forthcoming discussion.

Episode: Kids Have Questions, Part 57 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 7/9/26 (1901)

Dr. Ben Mays

Professor/Author; Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne

Concordia Theological Seminary

Episode: Media Coverage of Christians in Iran – Terry Mattingly, 7/1/26 (1821)

Jan Jekielek

Senior Editor of the Epoch Times, author of Kill to Order

Epoch Times

Episode: China’s Forced Organ Harvesting Industry, Part 1 – Jan Jekielek, 6/30/26 (1813)

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Todd Wilken

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United States23 days ago
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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United States5 months ago
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Informative and uplifting.
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CHEESEBURGERSAREDELICIOUS
United States7 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 States10 months ago
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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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Divorce and Remarriage, Part 4 – Dr. Ben Mayes, 7/8/26 (1893)

Q: What role does repentance play in addressing divorce cases within the church?

Dr. Mayes highlights that genuine repentance, evidenced by fruits of repentance, is essential for any hope of reconciliation and true faith, and that the church should center its approach on repentance as the pathway to restoration.

Divorce and Remarriage, Part 4 – Dr. Ben Mayes, 7/8/26 (1893)

Q: How should pastors communicate outcomes to the congregation while respecting privacy and justice?

The host and Dr. Mayes discuss balancing transparency with discretion, suggesting that congregations can be informed at appropriate forums (e.g., voters meetings) about the fact that a divorce occurred and the ongoing pastoral response, without divulging sensitive details.

Divorce and Remarriage, Part 4 – Dr. Ben Mayes, 7/8/26 (1893)

Q: What general principles did you derive from looking at all of these numerous case studies of divorce and remarriage?

Dr. Mayes explains that the cases show two sides often being at fault, and that Scripture provides overarching principles like what God has joined together, which means separation should be avoided unless biblically justified; decisions should be made with careful fact-finding and pastoral discernment.

Kids Have Questions, Part 57 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 7/9/26 (1901)

Q: What do Jesus and Paul teach about marriage, divorce, unchastity, and desertion?

Scriptural guidance emphasizes marriage as a lifelong union, with marriage framed as the context for sexual relations, while warning against unchastity and the importance of faithfulness and pastoral discernment in divorce decisions.

Kids Have Questions, Part 57 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 7/9/26 (1901)

Q: If my friend decides to send nude photos or videos to a boy, what should I do?

Encourage the student to tell an adult and report the situation; explain that sending nudes degrades the person, is illegal, and that mature adults must intervene to protect the vulnerable and correct the behavior.

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Conversations span theology, church history, and current culture from a confessional Lutheran perspective, often tying faith to public policy, law, and media. Episodes frequently feature expert guests—pastors, academics, and authors—who analyze topics from liturgical practice and catechesis to abortion law, feminism, and religious freedom, always anchored in Christian doctrine. Noteworthy are rigorous, data-informed takes on textual criticism, robust critiques of contemporary media narratives, and a consistent emphasis on doctrinal clarity and confessional identity. The show stands out for its blend of scholarly rigor, practical church life discussions, and active engagement with public issues through a faith-centered lens, making it a stro... more

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