On Demand
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
2008 Archives |
||||||
2009 Archives |
February | March | April | May | June | |
Click Here for Web Extras Open Mics
Broadcast Transcripts with Dr. Ken Schurb regarding President Gerald Kieschnick's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance
• Part One
• Part Two
• Part Three
• Part Four
• Part Five
• Questions for Dr. Kieschnick's Task Force
Week of October 12th - 16th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Pastor Matt Harrison on “Faithful Pastors vs. Faddish Programs”
Soundbite 2 - Pastor Joel Baseley on “How Christians Cooperate in Good Works”
Soundbite 3 - A Montage of President Obama Addressing Gay Activists
Soundbite 4 - Pastor Wil Weedon on "Why the Laity Need the Nicene Creed”
Email your vote to talkback@issuesetc.org
Friday, October 16th, 2009
 |
Listener Email & Issues, Etc. Comment Line |
|
Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week
|
|
|
 |
Measuring a Marriage Culture Maggie Gallagher of the National Organization for Marriage Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Ignatius of Antioch: Late First Century/Early Second Century Bishop & Martyr Dr. Thomas Von Hagel of Concordia University Chicago Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
Issues, Etc. Soundbite of the Week |
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
|
|
 
|
The Formula of Concord: Third Use of the Law Dr. Scott Murray Memorial Lutheran Church-Houston, TX Rev. Bruce Keseman Christ our Savior Lutheran Church-Freeburg, IL Rev. Charles Henrickson St. Matthew Lutheran Church-Bonne Terre, MO Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Federal Hate Crimes Legislation & a New Report on Stay-at-Home Moms Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol" Dr. Alvin Schmidt of Illinois College Further Resources & Reading:
|
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
|
|
 |
The ELCA Statement on Sexuality & the Gospel of Relationship Rev. Paul Schlueter of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Milford Center, OH Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Bad Books for Kids David Mills of Touchstone magazine Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
Audio Open Lines: A Halloween Book Burning Sponsored by a Baptist Church in North Carolina |
|
|
 |
A Global Mass Wedding Led by Rev. Sun Myung Moon & Defining a Cult Gretchen Passantino of Answers in Action Further Resources & Reading:
|
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
|
|
 |
A Recent Emergent Church Conference Called "Christianity21" Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: Elijah Is Taken to Heaven Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Concordia Publishing House Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 
|
A New Survey on Same-Sex Civil Unions Greg Smith of the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Conspiracy Theories Ken Samples of Reasons to Believe Further Resources & Reading:
|
Monday, October 12th, 2009
|
|
 |
Prayer Dr. David Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Early Christianity: Christology Dr. Carl Beckwith of Beeson Divinity School Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
President Obama's Address to a Gay Rights Group, a Pro-Gay Rally in Washington, a Hate Crimes Bill Passed by the U.S. House & a Pew Forum Poll on Same-Sex Civil Unions Peter Sprigg of the Family Research Council Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
A Saint Michael & All Angels Sermon Preached by Rev. Matt Harrison |
Week of October 5th - 9th
Friday, October 9th, 2009
|
|
 |
The Nicene Creed: The Church & Last Things Rev. Wil Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
Thursday, October 8th, 2009
|
|
|
The Nicene Creed: The Holy Spirit & the Filioque Rev. Wil Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
|
|
|
The Nicene Creed: The What of Christ & the Offering of Himself Rev. Wil Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
|
|
|
The Nicene Creed: The Who of Christ & the Incarnation Rev. Wil Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
Monday, October 5th, 2009
|
|
|
The Nicene Creed: Introduction & God the Father Rev. Wil Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
|
|
|
The Acceptance of Immorality by the ELCA Dr. Robert Gagnon of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: Elijah & the Prophets of Baal Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Concordia Publishing House Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Strength in Scriptures Rev. Erik Rottmann of Good News magazine |
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
|
|
 
|
The Formula of Concord: Law & Gospel Rev. Kevin Martin Our Savior Lutheran Church-Raleigh, NC Rev. Jeff Hemmer Hope Lutheran Church-Jerseyville, IL Rev. Timothy Landskroener Epiphany Lutheran Church-St. Louis, MO Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
A New Poll on What Americans Think About Abortion Allison Pond of the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Pew Poll on Americans & Abortion, Funding of Abortions & Health Care Reform & a New Census Bureau Report on Stay at Home Moms Wendi Wright of Concerned Women for America Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
The Discovery of the Alleged Oldest Human Ancestor Dr. John Morris of the Institute for Creation Research Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
Audio Open Lines: A Transgender Pastor in Portland |
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
|
|
 |
The Book "Pagan Christianity?" by George Barna & Frank Viola Dr. Alvin Schmidt of Illinois College Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Jerome the Translator Rev. Heath Curtis of Trinity Lutheran Church-Worden, IL |
|
|
 |
Crisis Pregnancy Centers Moira Gaul of the Family Research Council Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
The ELCA, Same-Sex Marriage & Monogamy, Christians & Anger & The Media's Use of the Term "Devout" Terry Mattingly of Scripps Howard News Service Further Resources & Reading:
|
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
|
|
 |
Slavery Dr. John Nordling of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: God Provides for Elijah Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Concordia Publishing House Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
The Discovery of Ancient Egyptian Coins Bearing the Name & Image of Joseph Dr. Ben Witherington of Asbury Theological Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
The Mislabeling & Loss of Embryos at IVF Clinics & a Pro-Gay Video Series Being Used in Some California Schools Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Saint Michael & All Angels Dr. Louis Brighton of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO Further Resources & Reading:
|
Monday, September 28th, 2009
|
|
 |
Core Group of Congregational Hymns Dr. Richard Stuckwisch of Emmaus Lutheran Church-South Bend, IN Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Early Christianity: The Biblical Canon Dr. Carl Beckwith of Beeson Divinity School Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
A Meeting of Lutherans Reacting to the ELCA's Decision on Homosexuality Dr. Dan Gard Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|
|
 |
Gregorian Chant Dr. Ben Mayes of Concordia Publishing House Further Resources & Reading:
|
Week of September 21st - 25th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Dr. Andrew Steinmann on “Why Is Jonah’s Historicity Important?”
Soundbite 2 - Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller on “Speaking Openly About Death”
Soundbite 3 - Dr. James Nestingen on “How ELCA Bishop Mark Hanson Used Prayer to Manipulate His Church’s Vote on Homosexuality”
Soundbite 4 - Pastor Ben Ball on "Why Our Righteousness Is in Jesus Alone”
Email your vote to talkback@issuesetc.org
Friday, September 25th, 2009
|
Listener Email & Issues, Etc. Comment Line |
|
Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week
|
|
Issues, Etc. Soundbite of the Week |
|
|
 |
The Hymn "Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness" Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN Further Resources & Reading:
|
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
|
|
 
|
The Formula of Concord: Good Works Rev. Joel Baseley Emmanuel Lutheran Church-Dearborn, MI Rev. Michael Kumm Trinity Lutheran Church-Millstadt, IL Rev. Randy Asburry Hope Lutheran Church-St. Louis Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
New Guidelines on Assisted Suicide in Great Britain Wesley Smith of the Discovery Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
How Modern Scholars Distort the Gospels: What Did Jesus Do? Dr. Craig Evans of Acadia Divinity College Further Resources & Reading:
|
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
|
|
|
Christians & Death Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller of Hope Lutheran Church-Aurora, CO Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Power Plays in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Dr. James Nestingen of Luther Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
Joel Osteen's Sermon "Have a Different Kind of Spirit" |
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
|
|
 |
"The Truth Project" Rev. Jon Ferguson of Peace Lutheran Church-St. Louis, MO |
|
|
|
Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: Solomon Builds the Temple Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Concordia Publishing House Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Values Voter Summit Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
A Muslim Prayer Gathering on Capitol Hill Robert Spencer of Jihad Watch
|
|
|
|
Jonah Dr. Andrew Steinmann of Concordia University Chicago |
Monday, September 21st, 2009
|
|
 |
Matthew the Apostle Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN |
|
|
|
Early Christianity: Persecution & Martyrdom Dr. Carl Beckwith of Beeson Divinity School Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Mormonism in the Words of Their Prophets Bill McKeever of Mormonism Research Ministry Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
Audio Open Lines: Swine Flu & Communion Practice |
Week of September 14th - 18th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Dr. Ben Witherington on “The Unholy Trinity of Culture”
Soundbite 2 - Pastor George Borghardt on “Is the Sign of the Cross Lutheran?”
Soundbite 3 - Chris Rosebrough on “Your Experience of God”
Soundbite 4 - Pastor Kirk Clayton on "Are We Used Car Salesmen?”
Email your vote to talkback@issuesetc.org
Friday, September 18th, 2009
|
Listener Email & Issues, Etc. Comment Line |
|
Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week
|
|
|
 |
A Recent White House Meeting on Abortion Dr. Charmaine Yoest of Americans United for Life Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Media Double Standard for Faith-Based Initiatives Mollie Ziegler Hemingway of GetReligion.Org Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
Issues, Etc. Soundbite of the Week |
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
|
|
 
|
The Formula of Concord: The Righteousness of Faith Rev. Ben Ball St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Brookfield, IL Rev. Ralph Laufer Holy Cross Lutheran Church-Renault, IL Rev. Michael Walther Good Shepherd Lutheran Church-Collinsville, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Pro-Life Democrats & Health Care Reform Kristen Day of Democrats for Life Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
How Modern Scholars Distort the Gospels: The World in Which Jesus Lived Dr. Craig Evans of Acadia Divinity College Further Resources & Reading:
|
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
|
|
 |
The Process of Selecting Convention Delegates in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Dr. Ken Schurb of Zion Lutheran Church-Moberly, MO Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Alcoholics Anonymous Rev. Jon Olson of Our Savior's Lutheran Church-Pipestone, MN Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
The Display of a Crucifix at a St. Louis Grocery Store Tim Townsend of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Cyprian of Carthage: Third Century Bishop & Martyr Dr. Thomas Von Hagel of Concordia University Chicago Further Resources & Reading:
|
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
|
|
  |
Down Syndrome & Abortion Juleen Drabik & Amanda Clark of FEDS Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
A Bill Introduced in the U.S. House That Would Repeal DOMA Wendi Wright of Concerned Women for America Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: Solomon & All His Wisdom Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Concordia Publishing House Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
President Obama's Nominee for Commissioner of the EEOC Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol" Dr. Ben Witherington of Asbury Theological Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
|
Monday, September 14th, 2009
|
|
 |
A Holy Cross Day Sermon Preached by Rev. George Borghardt Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Early Christianity: The Roman Understanding of Christianity Dr. Carl Beckwith of Beeson Divinity School Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Holy Cross Day Dr. Paul Grime of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN |
|
|
|
The Emergent Church Movement Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith Further Resources & Reading:
|
Week of September 7th - 11th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Greg Koukl on “Is Jesus a Recycled Redeemer?”
Soundbite 2 - A Pastor Who Hates President Obama
Soundbite 3 - James White on “What is at Stake with Inerrancy?”
Soundbite 4 - Caller Scott on "Whom Does God Love?”
Email your vote to talkback@issuesetc.org
Friday, September 11th, 2009
|
Listener Email & Issues, Etc. Comment Line |
|
Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week
|
|
|
|
Evangelical Reaction to President Obams's Back-to-School Address, Controversy Surrounding the Funeral Mass & Graveside Service for Sen. Kennedy & Roman Catholics & Health Care Reform Terry Mattingly of Scripps Howard News Service Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
A New Survey on How Americans View Muslims & Islam Greg Smith of the Pew Forum Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
Issues, Etc. Soundbite of the Week |
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
|
|
 
|
The Formula of Concord: Free Will Rev. Tom Chryst Grace Lutheran Church-Racine, WI Rev. Brian Holle Messiah Lutheran Church-Lebanon, IL Rev. Kirk Clayton Zion Lutheran Church-Mascoutah, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Young Pro-Life Roman Catholics & the Kennedy Mystique Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
How Modern Scholars Distort the Gospels: The Best Sources for Understanding the Real Jesus Dr. Craig Evans of Acadia Divinity College Further Resources & Reading:
|
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
|
|
 |
Health Care Reform & Life Issues Maggie Karner of LCMS Life Ministries Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
Audio Open Lines: A Teenage Kentucky Football Player Who Was Baptized During a Trip Organized by His Coach |
|
|
 |
Washington Update Rep. John Shimkus |
|
|
 |
Biblical Inerrancy James White of Alpha & Omega Ministries Further Resources & Reading:
|
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
|
Audio Open Lines: A Sermon Preached by a Phoenix Pastor Titled "Why I Hate Barack Obama" |
|
|
|
Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: Nathan Rebukes David Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Concordia Publishing House Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
De Facto Parents Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
A Fine Given to a Female Sudanese Journalist for Wearing Pants Dr. Alvin Schmidt of Illinois College Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Jesus of Nazareth & Ancient Mythology Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason Further Resources & Reading:
|
Monday, September 7th, 2009
|
|
|
Zacharias & Elizabeth Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Global Christianity Dr. Mark Noll of the University of Notre Dame Further Resources & Reading:
|
Week of August 31st - September 4th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Pastor Scott Murray on “Preachers Who don’t Preach Law and Gospel”
Soundbite 2 - Pastor Bill Cwirla on "Was Jesus’ a Senseless Death?"
Soundbite 3 - Wendi Wright responding to "Gay Couples Want Children Too"
Soundbite 4 - Pastor Rob Jarvis on "The Holy Spirit’s Job"
Email your vote to talkback@issuesetc.org
Friday, September 4th, 2009
|
Listener Email & Issues, Etc. Comment Line |
|
Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week
|
|
|
 |
Moses Dr. Nathan Jastram of Concordia University Wisconsin |
|
Issues, Etc. Soundbite of the Week |
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
|
|
 
|
The Formula of Concord: Original Sin Rev. Tim Rossow Bethany Lutheran Church-Naperville, IL Rev. Charles Henrickson St. Matthew Lutheran Church-Bonne Terre, MO Rev. David Boisclair Faith & Bethesda Lutheran Churches-St. Louis, MO Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Government Intervention Into Media Matters Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Gregory the Great: Late 6th Century/Early 7th Century Bishop of Rome Dr. Thomas Von Hagel of Concordia University Chicago Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
Audio Open Lines: A Muslim Teenage Convert to Christianity & Parental Rights |
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
|
|
 |
The Doctrine of Justification & the Mission of the Church Dr. Detlev Schulz of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
The ELCA & Gospel Reductionism Dr. Scott Murray of Memorial Lutheran Church-Houston, TX Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Dinosaurs Dr. David Menton of Answers in Genesis Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Gender Inclusivity & a Forthcoming Revision of the TNIV Dr. Vern Poythress of Westminster Seminary-Philadelphia Further Resources & Reading:
|
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
|
|
 |
Mike Bickle's End-Time Teaching & the International House of Prayer Dr. Andrew Jackson of SmartChristian.com |
|
|
|
Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: David Becomes King Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Concordia Publishing House Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Gay Marriage in Vermont Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
Issues, Etc. Comment Line |
|
|
|
Joshua Dr. Andrew Steinmann of Concordia University Chicago Further Resources & Reading:
|
Monday, August 31st, 2009
|
Audio Open Lines: A Review of the Sermon Preached at Sen. Kennedy's Funeral |
|
|
 |
The Historical Critical Method of Interpreting Scripture Dr. John Warwick Montgomery Patrick Henry College Further Resources & Reading:
|
Week of August 24th - 28th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Pastor Matt Harrison on “A Time for Confession, Not Compromise”
Soundbite 2 - Pastor Mark Nebel on "Christ’s Decent into Hell"
Soundbite 3 - Mark Galli on "Rick Warren’s Message of Changed Lives"
Soundbite 4 - Pastor Wil Weedon on "God, Be Merciful to Me, a Sinner"
Email your vote to talkback@issuesetc.org
Friday, August 28th, 2009
|
Listener Email |
|
Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week
|
|
Issues, Etc. Soundbite of the Week |
|
|
 |
The Martyrdom of John the Baptist Rev. Bill Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church-Hacienda Heights, CA Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Vocation & Parenting Mollie Ziegler Hemingway of Christianity Today |
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
|
|
 
|
The Apostles' Creed: God the Holy Spirit Rev. Rob Jarvis Zion Lutheran Church-Morris, MN Rev. Greg Schultz St. Peter Lutheran Church-Campbell Hill, IL Rev. Paul Hemenway Good Shepherd Lutheran Church-Collinsville, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
The Sexualization of Girls Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
A Legal Challenge to Florida's Ban on Gay Adoption Wendi Wright of Concerned Women for America Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Saint Augustine & His Mother Monica Dr. Thomas Von Hagel of Concordia University Chicago Further Resources & Reading:
|
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
|
|
|
Interfaith Marriage Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN |
|
|
 |
The Ordination of Women & Homosexuality Dr. Al Collver of LCMS World Relief & Human Care Further Resources & Reading:
|
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
|
|
 |
The Suffering Christ in the Old Testament Rev. Warren Graff of Grace Lutheran Church-Albuquerque, NM |
|
|
|
Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: Titus the Pastor Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Concordia Publishing House Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
The Overturning of an Ultrasound Abortion Law in Oklahoma & Gender Selection Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
A Vatican Investigation into Catholic Women's Religious Orders Helen Hull Hitchcock of Women for Faith and Family Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Ramadan Sam Shamoun of Answering Islam Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
Issues, Etc. Comment Line |
Monday, August 24th, 2009
|
|
|
A Sermon Preached by Rev. Wil Weedon on The Parable of the Pharisee & the Tax Collector Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Lutheranism in Canada Rev. Robert Bugbee of Lutheran Church-Canada Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
Audio Open Lines: The ELCA & Gay Pastors |
|
|
 |
Intellect, Image & God's Word Brian Godawa Author "Word Pictures: Knowing God Through Story and Imagination" Further Resources & Reading:
|
Week of August 17th -21st
Soundbite 1 - A Montage of ELCA Leaders on LGBT Pastors.
Soundbite 2 - Caller Florence wonders "Why Limit Approval to Committed Homosexual Relationships?"
Soundbite 3 - Terry Mattingly on "Why the Media Love Episcopalians"
Soundbite 4 - Dr. Ergun Caner on "Is Islam Consistent with Christianity?"
Email your vote to talkback@issuesetc.org
Friday, August 21st, 2009
|
Listener Email |
|
Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week
|
|
Issues, Etc. Soundbite of the Week |
|
|
 |
The ELCA & Openly Gay Clergy: ELCA Perspective Rev. Mark Chavez of World Alone Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
The ELCA & Openly Gay Clergy: LCMS Perspective Rev. Matt Harrison of LCMS World Relief Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
A Better Response to Church Scandals Mark Galli of Christianity Today magazine Further Resources & Reading:
|
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
|
|
 
|
The Apostles' Creed: God the Son Rev. Dan Kistler Our Savior Lutheran Church-Pacifica, CA Rev. Warren Woerth Good Shepherd Lutheran Church-Arnold, MO Rev. Mark Nebel St. John's Lutheran Church-Red Bud, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Christians & Early Marriage Dr. Mark Regnerus of the University of Texas Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
The ELCA Statement on Human Sexuality Dr. Robert Benne of the Center on Religion and Society |
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
|
|
 |
The 40th Anniversary of Woodstock Jonathan Leaf Author "The Politically Incorrect Guide to The Sixties" Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Roman Catholics & Health Care Reform, Media Coverage of the Life & Work of Eunice Kennedy Shriver & the Media's Fascination with the Episocpal Church USA Terry Mattingly of Scripps Howard News Service Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
The Defense of Marriage Act & the Obama Administration Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
12th Century Theologian & Hymn Writer Bernard Clairvaux Dr. Matt Phillips of Concordia University Nebraska |
|
Audio Open Lines: The ELCA & Gay Clergy |
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
|
|
 |
"Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince" Rev. Charles Lehmann of St. John's Lutheran Church-Accident, MD Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Teaching a Sunday School Lesson: Timothy Is Taught Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Concordia Publishing House Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
Audio Open Lines: The ELCA & Gay Clergy |
Monday, August 17th, 2009
|
|
 |
Religion & Politics Dr. Christopher Wolfe of Marquette University Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
17th Century Lutheran Theologian Johann Gerhard Dr. Carl Beckwith of Beeson Divinity School Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
A New Survey About the Beliefs & Practices of Roman Catholic Nuns & Priests Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Islamic Sects Dr. Ergun Caner of Liberty Theological Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
|
Week of August 10th -14th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Pastor Peter Bender on "Your Father vs. Our Father"
Soundbite 2 - Pastor Jeff Hemmer Answering an Objection to More Frequent Communion.
Soundbite 3 - Pastor Wil Weedon on Praying for Forgiveness
Soundbite 4 - Dr. Laurence White on We Aren't Called to Be Effective.
Email your vote to talkback@issuesetc.org
Friday, August 14th, 2009
|
Listener Email |
|
Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week
|
|
Issues, Etc. Soundbite of the Week |
|
|
|
2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Rev. Mark Chavez of World Alone Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Sex Education Dr. Miriam Grossman Author "You're Teaching My Child What?" Further Resources & Reading:
|
Thursday, August 13th, 2009
|
|
 
|
The Apostles' Creed: God the Father Rev. Timothy Mueller St. John Lutheran Church-New Minden, IL & St. Luke Lutheran Church-Covington, IL Rev. Steve Sommerer Messiah Lutheran Church-Carlyle, IL Rev. Charles Lehmann St. John Lutheran Church-Accident, MD Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
The Lord's Prayer: The Conclusion Dr. John Saleska of the Concordia Bible Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
|
|
 |
A New Study on Why Youth Leave Church Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
A Decline in the U.S. Birth Rate & a Fatherhood Initiative Launched by the White House Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
The Lord's Prayer: But Deliver Us from Evil Rev. Steven Parks of University Hills Lutheran Church-Denver, CO Further Resources & Reading:
|
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
|
|
 |
The Lord's Prayer: Lead Us Not Into Temptation Dr. Steven Hein of the Concordia Institute for Christian Studies Further Resources & Reading:
|
Monday, August 10th, 2009
|
|
|
The Lord's Prayer: Forgive Us Our Trespasses as We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us Rev. Wil Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
Week of August 3rd - 7th
Friday, August 7th, 2009
|
|
|
The Lord's Prayer: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Rev. Bill Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church-Hacienda Heights, CA Further Resources & Reading:
|
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
|
|
|
The Lord's Prayer: Thy Will Be Done on Earth As It Is in Heaven Rev. Scott Murray of Memorial Lutheran Church-Houston, TX Further Resources & Reading:
|
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
|
|
 |
The Lord's Prayer: Thy Kingdom Come Dr. Laurence White of Our Savior Lutheran Church-Houston, TX Further Resources & Reading:
|
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
|
|
 |
The Lord's Prayer: Hallowed Be Thy Name Rev. Paul McCain of Concordia Publishing House Further Resources & Reading:
|
Monday, August 3rd, 2009
|
|
 |
The Lord's Prayer: Our Father Who Art in Heaven Rev. Peter Bender of the Concordia Catechetical Academy Further Resources & Reading:
|
Week of July 27th - 31st
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Pastor Kirk Clayton on "Is the Papacy the Only Antichrist?"
Soundbite 2 - Pastor Clint Poppe on How to Get Yourself in Trouble in the Church.
Soundbite 3 - Pastor Timothy Scharr on the Word "Sacrament."
Soundbite 4 - Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller on Why Satan Can't Accuse Us.
Friday, July 31st, 2009
|
Listener Email |
|
Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week
|
|
Issues, Etc. Soundbite of the Week |
|
|
|
Health Care Reform Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Creation Rev. Alfonso Espinosa of Living Word Lutheran Church-The Woodlands, TX Further Resources & Reading:
|
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
|
|
|
The Large Catechism Rev. Steven Parks University Hills Lutheran Church-Denver, CO Rev. Peter Kirby Zion Lutheran Church-Carlinville, IL Rev. Jeff Hemmer Hope Lutheran Church-Jerseyville, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
An Atheist's Perspective on the Value of Religion Bruce Sheiman Author "An Atheist Defends Religion" Further Resources & Reading:
|
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
|
|
|
Christians & Depression: Bearing One Another's Burdens Rev. Todd Peperkorn Author "I Trust When Dark My Road: A Lutheran View of Depression" Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Worship: Singing Faith into People's Hearts Cantor Phillip Magness of Bethany Lutheran Church-Naperville, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Mary, Martha & Lazarus Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN |
|
|
Healthcare Reform and End of Life Issues Wesley Smith of the Discovery Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
|
|
|
Christians & Depression: The Super Christian Myth Rev. Todd Peperkorn Author "I Trust When Dark My Road: A Lutheran View of Depression" Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Worship: Liturgical Catechesis & Singing the Psalms Today Cantor Phillip Magness of Bethany Lutheran Church-Naperville, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Health Care Reform & Tax Payer-Funded Abortion Pam Fichter of Missouri Right to Life Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
A Recent Story About the Dangers of Cohabitation Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Johann Sebastian Bach Rev. Paul McCain of Concordia Publishing House Further Resources & Reading:
|
Monday, July 27th, 2009
|
|
|
Christians & Depression: How Can a Christian Suffer From Depression? Rev. Todd Peperkorn Author "I Trust When Dark My Road: A Lutheran View of Depression" Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Worship: Singing the Psalms Today Cantor Phillip Magness of Bethany Lutheran Church-Naperville, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
Issues, Etc. Comment Line |
|
Audio Open Lines: The Southern Baptist Convention & Women |
Week of July 20th - 24th
Friday, July 24th, 2009
|
|
|
The History of the Pro-Life Movement Dennis Di Mauro Author "A Love for Life" Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
The Legacy of Terri Schindler Schiavo Bobby Schindler Co-Author "A Life That Matters" Further Resources & Reading:
|
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
|
|
 
|
The Small Catechism Rev. Christopher Esget Immanuel Lutheran Church-Alexandria, VA Rev. Timothy Scharr Trinity Lutheran Church-Nashville, IL Rev. Joshua Theilen Trinity Lutheran Church-Hoyleton, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Christian Zionism Aaron Wolf of Chronicles magazine Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Battles in the Episcopal Church USA & The United Methodist Church, Ecumenical Dialogue Between the Orthodox Church in America & the Anglican Church in North America & Megachurches Terry Mattingly of Scripps Howard News Service Further Resources & Reading:
|
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
|
|
 |
Shia Islam Wayne Mayhall of the Christian Research Journal Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Doctrine & Worship Rev. Daniel Skillman of Immanuel Lutheran Church-Fairport Harbor, OH & Holy Cross Lutheran Church-Madison, WI |
|
|
|
Mary Magdalene Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN |
|
|
|
Christian Narcissism Dr. Jean Twenge Co-Author "The Narcissism Epidemic" Further Resources & Reading:
|
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
|
|
 |
Ezekiel Dr. Chris Mitchell of Concordia Publishing House Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Pastoral Sabbaticals Rev. Randy Asburry of Hope Lutheran Church-St. Louis, MO |
|
|
|
Pope Benedict's Encyclical "Charity in Truth" Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Answering Arguments Against the Resurrection of Christ Dr. Gary Habermas of Liberty University Further Resources & Reading:
|
Monday, July 20th, 2009
|
|
|
Challenges to the 21st Century Church: Moralistic Therapeutic Deism, Narcissism & Gnosticism Shane Rosenthal of The White Horse Inn Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Health Care Reform & Abortion Coverage Wendi Wright of Concerned Women for America Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
The General Conference of the Episcopal Church USA Robert Lundy of the American Anglican Council |
|
|
|
Elijah Dr. Nathan Jastram of Concordia University Wisconsin |
Week of July 13th - 17th
Friday, July 17th, 2009
|
|
|
Contemporary Worship Dr. Paul Grime of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Vocation: God's Will for Your Daily Life Dr. Gene Edward Veith of Patrick Henry College Further Resources & Reading:
|
**Bonus Hour**
|
|
|
The Koran & the Bible Sam Shamoun of Answering Islam Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
The New Atheists Dr. David Bentley Hart Author "Atheist Delusions" Further Resources & Reading:
|
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
|
|
  |
The Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope Rev. Clint Poppe Good Shepherd Lutheran Church-Lincoln, NE Rev. Randy Asburry Hope Lutheran Church-St. Louis, MO Rev. Kirk Clayton Zion Lutheran Church-Mascoutah, IL Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Ruth Dr. Nathan Jastram of Concordia University Wisconsin |
|
|
|
Responding to Reports of the Missing Link in Human Evolution Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason Further Resources & Reading:
|
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
|
|
 |
The Abundant Life of Weakness Dr. James Lamb of Lutherans for Life Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Spiritual Warfare Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller of Hope Lutheran Church-Aurora, CO Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Delivering an Opening Prayer to the U.S. House of Representatives Rev. Shawn Kumm of Zion Lutheran Church-Laramie, WY |
|
|
|
A New Survey About Cohabitation Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
An Evangelism Sermon Preached by Rev. Wil Weedon Rev. Wil Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL |
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
|
|
|
A Wall Street Journal Story About a Decline in Sunday School Attendance Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Concordia Publishing House Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
Mission Work in Islamic Countries Rev. Bob Rahn of the Lutheran Heritage Foundation Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Senate Confirmation Hearings for Judge Sonya Sotomayor Charmaine Yoest of Americans United for Life Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
End Times Teachings: Israel Dr. Kim Riddlebarger of The White Horse Inn Further Resources & Reading:
|
Monday, July 13th, 2009
|
Audio Open Lines: A PBS Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Report "Mainline Protestants & Same-Sex Marriage" |
|
|
 |
Responding to Objections to the Efficacy of Baptism Kelly Klages Author "Water with the Word" Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
President Obama's Visit with Pope Benedict Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
End Times Teachings: The Millennium Dr. Kim Riddlebarger of The White Horse Inn Further Resources & Reading:
|
Week of July 6th - 10th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Pastor Matt Harrison with a Story of Mercy in Kenya
Soundbite 2 - Kim Riddlebarger Debunking a Secret Rapture of the Church
Soundbite 3 - Robert Spencer on the Vulnerability of Megachurches
Soundbite 4 - Todd Wetzel with an Analogy for the Episcopal Church USA
Email your vote to talkback@issuesetc.org
Friday, July 10th, 2009
|
Listener Email |
|
Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week
|
|
Issues, Etc. Soundbite of the Week |
|
|
|
The Reported Discovery of King Herod's Quarry Dr. Ben Witherington of Asburry Theological Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
End Times Teachings: The Tribulation Dr. Kim Riddlebarger of The White Horse Inn Further Resources & Reading:
|
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
|
|
 |
New Guidelines for Federal Funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research Dr. William Hurlbut of Stanford University |
|
Issues, Etc. Comment Line |
|
|
|
TIME Magazine Cover Story About Marriage Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
End Times Teachings: The Rapture Dr. Kim Riddlebarger of The White Horse Inn Further Resources & Reading:
|
Monday, July 6th, 2009
|
|
 |
Alpha & Omega Rev. Tom Egger of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO |
|
|
|
Gov. Sarah Palin's Political Future Mark Hemingway of National Review Online Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Isaiah & An Online Version of the Oldest Known Bible Dr. Andrew Steinmann of Concordia University Chicago Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
The General Convention of the Episcopal Church USA Father Todd Wetzel of Anglicans United Father Philip Ashey of the American Anglican Council Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Federal Hate Crimes Legislation Dr. Robert Gagnon of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
|
Week of June 29th - July 3rd
Friday, July 3rd, 2009
|
Issues, Etc. Comment Line: What Does Issues, Etc. Mean to You? |
|
|
|
Natural Law Dr. J. Budziszewski of the University of Texas Further Resources & Reading:
|
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
|
|
   |
The Smalcald Articles Rev. David Petersen Redeemer Lutheran Church-Fort Wayne, IN Rev. Michael Walther Good Shepherd Lutheran Church-Collinsville, IL Rev. Tim Ostermeyer Hope Lutheran Church-St. Louis, MO Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
President Obama's Dissolution of the President's Council on Bioethics Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Women Avoiding & Rejecting Marriage Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
Buddhism Dr. Harold Netland of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
|
The Visitation Dr Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN |
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
|
A Review of the Issues, Etc. One-Year Anniversary Open House |
|
|
 |
The Faith of Abraham Lincoln Rev. David Jay Webber of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Scottsdale, AZ & Sun of Righteousness Lutheran Church-Queen Creek, AZ Further Resources & Reading:
|
|
|
 |
The Religions of Hollywood Rich Abanes Author "Religions of the Stars" Further Resources & Reading:
|
2008 Archives |
||||||
2009 Archives |
February | March | April | May | June | |
© 2008, Lutheran Public Radio |