Issues, Etc.
Lutheran Public RadioExpert Guests, Expansive Topics, Extolling Christ
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 499 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianitySpiritualityReligion & Spirituality | |||
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Issues Etc. offers education and ways to handle non Christian morals. Help on how to handle current negative changes in our society.
Apple Podcasts558dill19
United States4 months ago - Positive review
Informative and uplifting.
Apple Podcasts5CHEESEBURGERSAREDELICIOUSUnited States5 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!
Apple Podcasts5Robert R. WeidmanUnited States8 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 Podcasts5Lisaah LeighUnited States9 months ago - Phenomenal
Not a Lutheran but this is a exceptional podcast!
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Apple Podcasts | #114 | United States/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
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Apple Podcasts | #128 |  Ireland/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #136 |  Singapore/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #177 |  China/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #178 |  Finland/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
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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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1. Ryan Anderson
2. Aaron Hawley
3. Tom Halvorson
4. Thomas Madden
5. Jennifer LeClaire
6. Dr. Thomas Madden
7. Dr. Andrew Steinman
8. Katie Faust
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