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Dr. Andrew Steinmann of Concordia University – Chicago

Wrestling with God: Understanding Difficult Old Testament Passages

The Concordia Commentary on Daniel

The Concordia Commentary on 1 Samuel

The Concordia Commentary on 2 Samuel

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

We Praise You, O God

The Word of the Lord Endures Forever

Celebrating the Saints

Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey

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Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture

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Molly Hemingway
Commentator and author, introduced as speaker at the conference
The Federalist; conference participant
Episode: The US Supreme Court Stays a Ban on Telehealth Abortion – Dr. Michael New, 5/5/26 (1253)
Andrew Steinman
Professor Emeritus of Theology and Hebrew at Concordia University, Chicago; co-author of Wrestling with God
Concordia University Chicago
Episode: Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three-Year Lectionary): Sixth Sunday of Easter – Pr. Peter Bender, 5/4/26 (1241)
Reed Lessing
Edwin F and Esther L. Lash Chair of Old Testament Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul
Concordia University, St. Paul
Episode: Difficult Old Testament Passages, Part 1 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 5/1/26 (1211)
Shane Rosenthal
Creator, host, and producer of The Humble Skeptic podcast; former executive producer of The White Horse Inn
The Humble Skeptic / White Horse Inn
Episode: The Deconstruction of Christianity Movement – Shane Rosenthal, 4/28/26 (1182)
Dr. Ben Mays
Theology scholar (Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne)
Concordia Theological Seminary
Episode: Martin Luther’s Large Catechism, Part 8 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 4/28/26 (1181)
Carrie Gress
Author of Something Wicked; scholar at the Institute on Human Ecology, Catholic University of America
Institute on Human Ecology, Catholic University of America
Episode: The Infallible Female Phenomenon, Feminism and Patriarchy – Dr. Carrie Gress, 4/20/26 (1103)
Michael New
Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Research and Political Science at the Catholic University of America; Senior Associate Scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute; Page Comstock Cunningham Fellow; columnist for National Review Online
Catholic University of America; Charlotte Lozier Institute; Americans United for Life; National Review Online
Episode: A New Gallup Poll on Religiosity in the U.S. – Dr. Michael New, 4/20/26 (1102)
Kerry Gress
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Unknown from transcript
Episode: A New Gallup Poll on Religiosity in the U.S. – Dr. Michael New, 4/20/26 (1102)
Kerry Grass
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University/Institute not specified in transcript
Episode: Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three-Year Lectionary): Fourth Sunday of Easter – Pr. Peter Bender, 4/20/26 (1101)

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Todd Wilken
Host of Issues, Etc.

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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 States3 months ago
  • Positive review

    Informative and uplifting.

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    CHEESEBURGERSAREDELICIOUS
    United States4 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 Podcasts
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    Robert R. Weidman
    United States7 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
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    Lisaah Leigh
    United States7 months ago
  • Phenomenal

    Not a Lutheran but this is a exceptional podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
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    giannis 34
    Canada9 months ago

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Martin Luther’s Large Catechism, Part 8 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 4/28/26 (1181)
Q: So let's talk about why baptism is, and especially by Martin Luther, considered so great and so precious.
He explains Luther's reverence for baptism, its divine origin, and how it confers salvation and faith, not as a human work but as God's act received by faith.
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Sixth Sunday of Easter – Dr. John Bombaro, 5/5/26 (1251)
Q: Dr. Bombaro, what can you tell us about the verse for Rogathe?
Bombaro explains that Rogathe centers on asking in faith through our relationship with the Father, grounded in Christ's redemptive work, and that the passage connects Old Testament symbolism (Numbers 21) with New Covenant access to God through Jesus, including the transforming role of baptism and the Eucharist.
Worship, Adiaphora and the Lutheran Confessions, Part 4 – Pr. Will Weedon, 4/29/26 (1193)
Q: Will, where would you like to go next in Luther's Small Catechism?
We continue exploring the Christian questions and answers, focusing on belief, guilt, repentance, and trust in Christ as the foundation of the catechetical instruction.
The Deconstruction of Christianity Movement – Shane Rosenthal, 4/28/26 (1182)
Q: So how would you describe the deconstruction of Christianity Movement in general?
The guest describes it as a broad trend where people reassess aspects of their upbringing and sometimes abandon certain beliefs, while others retain faith but with a revised understanding, often accompanied by increased sociological explanations of religion.
An Ethics Journal Advocated Forced Abortions for Minors – Glenn Stanton, 4/15/26 (1051)
Q: What logic do the authors use to justify coerced abortion for minors?
They apply a tilted, pro-abortion rhetoric to its logical extreme, arguing that abortion serves the best interests of underage girls by prioritizing their well-being, even if that requires coercive measures or medical intervention.

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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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