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Friday, May 29th, 2009

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download Wayfarer in the Desert

download Necessary Roughness


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Roman Catholic Teachings Since 1,000 A.D.embed
Dr. Kent Burreson of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO


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A Civil Unions Bill in Illinois embed
David Smith of the Illinois Family Institute

Further Resources & Reading:

download Website for the Illinois Family Institute


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Thursday, May 28th, 2009

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The Augsburg Confession: Christ's Return to Judgment embed

Rev. Doug Gaunt
Trinity Lutheran Church in Orchard Farms, MO

Rev. Mark Buetow
Bethel Lutheran Church-Du Quoin, IL

Rev. Thomas Messer
Peace Lutheran Church-Alma, MI


Further Resources & Reading:

download The Augsburg Confession

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Physician Assisted Suicide embed
Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center

Further Resources & Reading:

download Website for Colleen Carroll Campbell


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The First Pentecost embed
Dr Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN

Further Resources & Reading:

download Different Viewpoints on the Holy Spirit from Good News magazine

download The Holy Spirit: Questions & Answers from Good News magazine

download Myths About the Holy Spirit by Dr. Don Deffner

download The Person & Work of the Holy Spirit: A Broadcast Transcript with Dr. Ken Schurb




Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

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Lutheranism in America embed
President Mark Schroeder of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod



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Prayer embed
Rev. Tim Pauls of Higher Things' magazine

Further Resources & Reading:

download Website for Higher Things' magazine


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The Decline of American Evangelicalism embed
Dr. David Wells of Gordon Conwell Seminary

Further Resources & Reading:

download "The Courage to Be Protestant" by Dr. David Wells




 

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

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President Gerald Kieschnick's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance
Dr. Ken Schurb of Zion Lutheran Church-Moberly, MO
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Further Resources & Reading:


download Quotes on Missouri Synod Polity by Dr. Wilhelm Oesch

download A 1998 Address by President A.L. Barry to a District Task

download Summary of "The District-Synod Relations of the LCMS in Historical Perspective": A Repot to the Synodical Survey Commission by August R. Suelflow, 1960-1961 Summary by Dr. Ken Schurb

download Blue Ribbon Task Force for Funding the Mission Report

download President Kieschnick's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance


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President Obama's Nominee for Supreme Court embed
Dr. Robert George of Princeton University


Further Resources & Reading:

download "Embryo: A Defense of Human Life" by Dr. Robert George


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California Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage embed
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute



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The Book of Amosembed
Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO

Further Resources & Reading:

download "Concordia Commentary: Amos" by Dr. Reed Lessing


 

Monday, May 25th, 2009

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The Apostles' Creed embed
Rev. Erik Rottmann of Good News magazine


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Worship embed
Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary


Further Resources & Reading:


download "Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service" by Dr. Arthur Just


 

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

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download Drowning Myself Whenever I Can

download Vocation in the Valley


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Race, Gender & Homosexual Behavior embed
Dr. Robert Gagnon of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Further Resources & Reading:

download "The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics" by Dr. Robert Gagnon

download Website for Dr. Robert Gagnon


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An Ascension Day Sermon embed
Rev. George Borghardt

Further Resources & Reading:

download Text of Rev. George Borghardt Ascension Day Sermon





Thursday, May 21st, 2009

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The Augsburg Confession: Civil Affairsembed

Rev. Scott Murray
Memorial Lutheran Church-Houston, TX

Rev. Michael Kumm
Trinity Lutheran Church-Millstadt, IL

Rev. Michael Walther
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church-Collinsville, IL


Further Resources & Reading:

download The Augsburg Confession

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Fourth Century Emperor Constantine & His Mother Helena embed
Rev. David Petersen of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Fort Wayne, IN

Further Resources & Reading:

download Pastor David Petersen's blog


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Media Coverage of President Obama's Commencement Address at Notre Dameembed
Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center

Further Resources & Reading:

download Website for Colleen Carroll Campbell


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The Ascension of Christ embed
Dr. Richard Shuta of Concordia University-Ann Arbor, MI






Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

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Christ-Centered Theology: Conversion embed
Rev. Daniel Preus of Luther Academy

Further Resources & Reading:

download "Why I Am a Lutheran" by Rev. Daniel Preus

download Website for the Luther Academy


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The Trinity embed
Rev. David Petersen of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Fort Wayne, IN

Further Resources & Reading:

download Pastor David Petersen's blog

download Website for Higher Things' magazine


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The Secularization of Christian Higher Education embed
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute


Further Resources & Reading:

download It Takes a Family to Raise a Village Conference


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The Science of Spirituality embed
Dr. Angus Menuge of Concordia University Wisconsin


Further Resources & Reading:

download "Reading God's World: The Scientific Vocation" by Dr. Angus Menuge




Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

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A Fossil Find of the Alleged Missing Link in Human Evolution embed
Dr. David Menton of Answers in Genesis

Further Resources & Reading:

download Website for Answers in Genesis


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Adoption embed
Dr. Russell Moore of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Further Resources & Reading:

download "Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families & Churches" by Dr. Russell Moore






Monday, May 18th, 2009


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The Gospel of Relationship embed
Rev. Paul Schlueter of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Milford Center, OH

Further Resources & Reading:

download Pastor Paul Schleuter's Blog


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Prudence & Public Policy embed
Clarke Forsythe of Americans United for Life

Further Resources & Reading:

download "Politics for the Greatest Good" by Clarke Forsythe


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Is Islam a Religion of Peace? embed
Robert Spencer of Jihad Watch

Further Resources & Reading:

download Website for Jihad Watch

download "Stealth Jihad" by Robert Spencer


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President Obama's Abortion Comments During a Commencement Addressembed
Scott Klusendorf of Life Training Institute


Further Resources & Reading:

download "The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture" by Scott Klusendorf

download Website for Life Training Institute



Week of April May 11th - 15th

Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week

Soundbite 1 - James White on "The Danger of King James Onlyism"
Soundbite 2 - Pastor Ben Ball on "Why Pastors Wear Vestments"
Soundbite 3 - Pastor Jay Reinke on "Serving Prisoners with the Gospel"
Soundbite 4 - Pastor Will Weedon on "What Does It Say When the Praise Band Is Up Front?"

Email your vote to talkback@issuesetc.org

Friday, May 15th, 2009

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download Concordian Sisters of Perpetual Parturition

download Weedon's Blog


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Handel's Messiah embed
Dr. Joseph Herl of Concordia University Nebraska




Thursday, May 14th, 2009

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The Augsburg Confession: Ecclesiastical Usages, Worship of Saints & Distinction of Meatsembed

Rev. Waldemar Vinovskis
Concordia Lutheran Church-Macungie, PA

Rev. Kirk Clayton
Zion Lutheran Church-Mascoutah, IL

Rev. Fred Baue
Bethany Lutheran Church-Bethany Lutheran Church-Fairview Heights, IL


Further Resources & Reading:

download The Augsburg Confession

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President Obama's Commencement Speech at Notre Dame embed
Terry Mattingly of Scripps Howard News Service

Further Resources & Reading:

download Terry Mattingly On Religion

download "Pop Goes Religion" by Terry Mattingly


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"Angels & Demons" by Dan Brown embed
Dr. Peter Lillback of Westminster Theological Seminary

Further Resources & Reading:

download The Truth about Angels & Demons



Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

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Christ-Centered Theology: Baptism & The Lord's Supper embed
Rev. Daniel Preus of Luther Academy

Further Resources & Reading:

download "Why I Am a Lutheran" by Rev. Daniel Preus

download Website for the Luther Academy


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Responding to Evangelical Proof Texts: Acts 2:38 embed
Rev. Steven Parks of University Hills Lutheran Church-Denver, CO


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Justice Souter's Retirement from the Supreme Court & Same-Sex Marriage & The Law embed
Ed Meese of the Heritage Foundation


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The Creation & Evolution Debate embed
Ron Rhodes of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries

Further Resources & Reading:

download "The 10 Things You Should Know About the Creation vs. Evolution Debate" by Ron Rhodes

download Website for Reasoning from the Scriptures



Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

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Contemplative & Theophostic Prayer embed
Bob Dewaay of Critical Issues Commentary

Further Resources & Reading:

download Website for Critical Issues Commentary


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Rev. Jay Reinke of Concordia Lutheran Church-Williston, ND

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Same-Sex Marriage embed
Maggie Gallagher of the National Organization for Marriage

Further Resources & Reading:

download Website for the National Organization for Marriage


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Hooking Up embed
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute


Further Resources & Reading:

download Website for the Ruth Institute


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Monday, May 11th, 2009


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A New Poll on Evangelicals & The Environment embed
Dr. Cal Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation

Further Resources & Reading:

download Website for the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation

download "Where Garden Meets Wilderness: Evangelical Entry into the Environmental Debate" by Dr. Cal Beisner


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Motherhood embed
Rev. David Shadday of St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Indianapolis, IN


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Ninth Century Missionaries to the Slavs Cyril & Methodius embed
Rev. Greg Alms of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Catawba, NC

Further Resources & Reading:

download Pastor Greg Alms' Blog



Week of April May 4th - 8th

Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week

Soundbite 1 - Bishop Gene Robinson on "The Rapid Advance of Gay Marriage"
Soundbite 2 - Os Guinness on "Is Civility Compromise?"
Soundbite 3 - Colleen Carroll Campbell on "Why They May Be Gay; But They're Not Happy"
Soundbite 4 - Dr. T. David Gordon on "What's Missing in Preaching Today"

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Friday, May 8th, 2009

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download Babylon Falling


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Working Mothersembed
Suzanne Venker Author "7 Myths of Working Mothers"

Further Resources & Reading:

download "7 Myths of Working Mothers" by Suzanne Venker


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The Influence of Christianity on Motherhood embed
Dr. Alvin Schmidt of Illinois College


Further Resources & Reading:

download "How Christianity Changed the World" by Dr. Alvin Schmidt


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Motherhood, Feminism & Public Policy embed
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute


Further Resources & Reading:

download Website for the Ruth Institute




 

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

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The Augsburg Confession: Ecclesiastical Order & Powerembed

Rev. Ben Ball
St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Brookfield, IL

Rev. Bruce Keseman
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church-Freeburg, IL

Rev. Fred Baue
Bethany Lutheran Church-Bethany Lutheran Church-Fairview Heights, IL


Further Resources & Reading:

download The Augsburg Confession

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Narcissism & American Cultureembed
Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center

Further Resources & Reading:

download Website for Colleen Carroll Campbell


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Things We See in Church embed
Rev. Wil Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL


Further Resources & Reading:

download The Colors of the Liturgical Seasons by Rev. Douglas Escue

download Couldn't This Have Been Sold and Money Given to the Poor? by Rev. James Wetzstein

download Pastor Weedon's Blog




Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

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Christ-Centered Theology: Law & Gospel embed
Rev. Daniel Preus of Luther Academy

Further Resources & Reading:

download "Why I Am a Lutheran" by Rev. Daniel Preus

download Website for the Luther Academy


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Same-Sex Marriage Victories in Maine & Washington, D.C.embed
Peter Sprigg of the Family Research Council

Further Resources & Reading:

download Website for the Family Research Council


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Pam Fichter of Missouri Right to Life

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The King James Only Controversy embed
James White of Alpha & Omega Ministries

Further Resources & Reading:

download "The King James Only Controversy" by James White

download Website for Alpha & Omega Ministries



 

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

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16th Century Ruler Frederick the Wise, 19th Century Pastor & Missionary Friedrich Wyneken & First President of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod C.F.W. Walther embed
Lutheran Historian Dr. Martin Noland


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The Media & Modern Preaching embed
Dr. T. David Gordon of Grove City College


Further Resources & Reading:

download "Why Johnny Can't Preach" by Dr. T. David Gordon


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"Angels & Demons," Church & The Media, Postmodern Nuns & Baptist Spirituality embed
Terry Mattingly of Scripps Howard News Service

Further Resources & Reading:

download Terry Mattingly On Religion

download "Pop Goes Religion" by Terry Mattingly



Monday, May 4th, 2009

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Scientology embed
Rev. Joseph Fisher of Pilgrim Lutheran Church-West Bend, WI


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Pursuing Civility in a Post Christian Age embed
Os Guinness Author "The Case for Civility"

Further Resources & Reading:

download "The Case for Civility" by Os Guinness


 


Friday, May 1st, 2009

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download Weedon's Blog

download Preachrblog


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The Retirement of Justice David Souter embed
Phyllis Schlafly of Eagle Forum

Further Resources & Reading:

download "The Supremacists: The Tyranny of Judges and How to Stop It" by Phyllis Schlafly


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Christian Apologetics: Defending the Christian Faith embed
Dr. Korey Maas of Concordia University Irvine

Further Resources & Reading:

download Do Lutherans Do Apologetics? by Dr. Korey Maas


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Saint Philip & Saint James embed
Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN






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