Issues, Etc. &#187; Podcast

Website for Albert Mohler

3. Media Coverage of a Large Presbyterian Church Leaving the PCUSA and Priestly Abuse in Ireland – George Conger, 5/11/2012

todd — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:03:08 +0000

George Conger of GetReligion.org

GetReligion

2. President Obama’s Support for Same-Sex Marriage – Dr. Albert Mohler, 5/11/2012

todd — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:02:21 +0000

Dr. Albert Mohler of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

1. Ninth Century Missionaries, Cyril & Methodius – Pr. Health Curtis, 5/11/2012

todd — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:01:50 +0000

Pastor Heath Curtis of Trinity Lutheran-Worden, IL

todd — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:00:21 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

2. The Historic Liturgy, Part 1: Introduction – Pr. Will Weedon, 5/10/2012

todd — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:02:18 +0000

Pastor Will Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran-Hamel, IL

1. “Love One Another” – Pastors’ Roundtable, 5/10/2012

todd — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:01:03 +0000

Pr. Bruce Keseman of Christ Our Savior Lutheran-Freeburg, IL
Pr. Matt Ruesch of Grace & Trinity Lutheran-Bear Creek, WI

We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God: Hymns of Stephen Starke

todd — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:00:40 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

2. Job – Dr. Walter A. Maier III, 5/9/2012

todd — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:02:09 +0000

Dr. Walter A. Maier III of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

1. The Easter Hymn, “All the Earth with Joy is Sounding” – Pr. Stephen Starke, 5/9/2012

todd — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:01:14 +0000

Pastor Stephen Starke of St. John Lutheran-Bay City, MI

todd — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:00:37 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

4. Family Vocations: Childhood – Deaconess Mary Moerbe and Dr. Gene Edward Veith, 5/8/2012

todd — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:04:31 +0000

Deaconess Mary Moerbe and Dr. Gene Edward Veith, authors, “Family Vocation”

“Family Vocation: God’s Calling in Marriage, Parenting, and Childhood by Gene Edward Veith and Mary Moerbe

3. Joe Biden, Gay Marriage and the North Carolina Marriage Amendment – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 5/8/2012

todd — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:03:35 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

The Ruth Institute
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

2. The Movie, “The Avengers” – Pr. Jonathan Fisk, 5/8/2012

todd — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:02:32 +0000

Pastor Jonathan Fisk of Bethany Lutheran-Naperville, IL

“From Abraham to Paul: A Biblical Chronology” by Andrew Steinmann
“Concordia Commentary: Ezra & Nehemiah” by Andrew Steinmann
“Concordia Commentary: Proverbs” by Andrew Steinmann
“Concordia Commentary: Daniel” by Andrew Steinmann
Space

1. Prayers of Thanksgiving – Pr. Joshua Hayes, 5/8/2012

todd — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:01:41 +0000

Pastor Joshua Hayes of St. John Lutheran-Crete, NE

todd — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:00:57 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

4. Unanswered Prayers – Mark Pierson, 5/7/2012

todd — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:04:09 +0000

Mark Pierson of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

3. Bible Translations for Muslims – Dr. Andrew Steinmann, 5/7/2012

todd — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:03:42 +0000

Dr. Andrew Steinmann of Concordia University-Chicago

2. Paul and Silas in Prison – Deaconess Pam Nielsen, 5/7/2012

todd — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:02:38 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

1. Personhood Amendments – Robert Perry, 5/7/2012

todd — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:01:31 +0000

Robert Perry of Life Training Institute

CrossExamined.org

todd — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:00:23 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Foolin’” by Def Leppard

5. Soundbite of the Week, 5/4/2012

todd — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:05:10 +0000

Audio Open Lines

1 James White, Does an Anti-Bullying Advocate Encourage the Bullying of Christians?
2 Pastor David Petersen, How the Good Shepherd is Good
3 Deaconess Mary Moerbe, The Highest Priority for Parents
4 Dr. Ben Mayes on the Common Claim, “The Holy Spirit Is Leading Us to Do This” Winner

4. Martin Luther’s Prince and Protector, Frederick the Wise – Dr. Cameron MacKenzie, 5/4/2012

todd — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:04:42 +0000

Dr. Cameron Mackenzie of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

3. Media Coverage of Evangelical Voters, Google Stress Management Classes, and Philanthropy – Sarah Pulliam Bailey, 5/4/2012

todd — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:03:16 +0000

Sarah Pulliam Bailey of Christianity Today

“Thinking About Words” by David Petersen
Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy

2. Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week, 5/4/2012

todd — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:02:04 +0000

Open Lines

Jeff’s Pick: A Shepherd’s Story
Todd’s Pick: Baalam’s Ass

1. Listener Email, 5/4/2012

todd — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:01:29 +0000

Open Lines

todd — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:00:59 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Email” by the Pet Shop Boys
“Did You Get My Message?” by Jason Mraz
“Telephone Song” by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
“Operator” by Jim Croce
“Please, Mister Postman” the Beatles
“The Best” by Tina Turner
“First One on the Blog” by Farewell
“Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure
“Vote” by Jerry McCain

Soundbite 4 – Dr. Ben Mayes, The Common Claim, “The Holy Spirit is Leading Us to Do This”

todd — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:04:00 +0000

Soundbite 3 – Deaconess Mary Moerbe, The Highest Priority for Parents

todd — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:03:38 +0000

Soundbite 2 – Pastor David Petersen, How the Good Shepherd is Good

todd — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:02:59 +0000

Soundbite 1 – James White, Does an Anti-Bullying Activist Encourage Bullying Christians?

todd — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:01:10 +0000

3. Lutheran Missionary Friedrich Wyneken – Pr. Robert Smith, 5/3/2012

todd — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:03:08 +0000

Pastor Robert Smith of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

2. How is the Good Shepherd Good? – Pr. David Petersen, 5/3/2012

todd — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:02:37 +0000

Pastor David Petersen of Redeemer Lutheran-Ft. Wayne, IN

1. I Am the True Vine – Pastors’ Roundtable, 5/3/2012

todd — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:01:06 +0000

Pr. Warren Woerth of Good Shepherd Lutheran-Arnold, MO
Pr. Scott Klemsz of Lutheran Church of Our Savior-Salinas, CA

International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism & Human Rights
Books by Dr. John Warwick Montgomery

todd — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:00:11 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

4. Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 5/2/2012

todd — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:04:37 +0000

Audio Open Lines

3. Jehovah’s Witnesses and Birthday Celebrations – Dr. David Brattson, 5/2/2012

todd — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:03:45 +0000

Dr. David Brattson of the Christian Research Journal

2. Listening to God’s Voice – Dr. Ben Mayes, 5/2/2012

todd — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:02:23 +0000

Dr. Ben Mayes of Concordia Publishing House

1. Fourth Century Bishop of Alexandria Athanasius – Dr. Bill Weinrich, 5/2/2012

todd — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:01:59 +0000

Dr. Bill Weinrich of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

todd — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:00:03 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

4. Praying the Lord’s Prayer – Pr. Paul Beisel, 5/1/2012

todd — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:04:20 +0000

Pastor Paul Beisel of Immanuel Lutheran-Iowa Falls, IA

3. St. James and St. Philip, Apostles – Dr. Curtis Giese, 5/1/2012

todd — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:03:24 +0000

Dr. Curtis Giese of Concordia University-Texas

2. An Anti-Christian Message from an Anti-Bullying Speaker – James White, 5/1/2012

todd — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:02:47 +0000

James White of Alpha and Omega Ministry

Alpha and Omega Ministry

1. A Pro-Life Chinese Dissident Seeking US Help – Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, 5/1/2012

todd — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:01:36 +0000

Dr. John Warwick Montgomery of Patrick Henry College

todd — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:00:02 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

4. A Church Video Streams Services in a Bar – Open Lines, 4/30/2012

todd — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:04:39 +0000

Audio Open Lines

3. Family Vocations: Parenthood – Deaconess Mary Moerbe and Dr. Gene Edward Veith, 4/30/2012

todd — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:03:48 +0000

Deaconess Mary Moerbe and Dr. Gene Edward Veith, authors, “Family Vocation”

“Family Vocation: God’s Calling in Marriage, Parenting, and Childhood by Gene Edward Veith and Mary Moerbe

2. The Movies, “Safe” and “The Pirates: Band of Misfits” – Pr. Jonathan Fisk, 4/30/2012

todd — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:02:46 +0000

Pastor Jonathan Fisk of Bethany Lutheran-Naperville, IL

Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

1. Lydia – Deaconess Pam Nielsen, 4/30/2012

todd — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:01:42 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

todd — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:00:44 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

3. Biblical Archaeology: Jewish Burial Traditions, 4/27/2012

todd — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:03:56 +0000

Dr. Craig Evans of Acadia Divinity College

“Jesus and His World: The Archaeological Evidence” by Craig Evans

2. Marriage and Modern Political Thought – Dr. Scott Yenor, 4/27/2012

todd — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:02:21 +0000

Dr. Scott Yenor, author “Family Politics: The Idea of Marriage in Modern Political Thought”

1. The Church’s Values and Priorities – Pastor Matt Harrison, 4/27/2012

todd — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:01:28 +0000

Pr. Matt Harrison, President of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

todd — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:00:27 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

3. Biblical Archaeology: Confronting the Religious Establishment – Dr. Craig Evans, 4/26/2012

todd — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:03:13 +0000

Dr. Craig Evans of Acadia Divinity College

“Jesus and His World: The Archaeological Evidence” by Craig Evans

2. Media Coverage of the Late Chuck Colson and of The Leadership Conference of Women Religious – Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, 4/26/2012

todd — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:02:06 +0000

Mollie Ziegler Hemingway of GetReligion.org

1. Your Sorrow Will Turn to Joy – Pastors’ Roundtable, 4/26/2012

todd — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:01:57 +0000

Pr. Mark Braden of Zion Lutheran-Detroit, MI
Pr. Kirk Clayton of Zion Lutheran-Mascoutah, IL

“Jesus and His World: The Archaeological Evidence” by Craig Evans

todd — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:00:53 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

3. Biblical Archaeology: Reading, Writing and Literacy – Dr. Craig Evans, 4/25/2012

todd — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:03:37 +0000

Dr. Craig Evans of Acadia Divinity College

2. Paul and Timothy – Deaconess Pam Nielsen, 4/25/2012

todd — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:02:08 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

1. Mark the Evangelist – Dr. James Voelz, 4/25/2012

todd — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:01:14 +0000

Dr. James Voelz of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO

todd — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:00:08 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

5. Biblical Archaeology: The Synagogue – Dr. Craig Evans, 4/24/2012

todd — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:05:00 +0000

Dr. Craig Evans of Acadia Divinity College

“Jesus and His World: The Archaeological Evidence” by Craig Evans

4. The Democratic Party’s Platform on Gay Marriage – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 4/24/2012

todd — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:04:57 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

The Ruth Institute
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

3. A Vatican Report on a US Group of Nuns – Helen Hull Hitchcock, 4/24/2012

todd — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:03:04 +0000

Helen Hull Hitchcock of Women for Faith and Family

Women for Faith and Family

2. The 2012 General Conference of the United Methodist Church – Mark Tooley, 4/24/2012

todd — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:02:58 +0000

Mark Tooley of the Institute on Religion and Democracy

The Institute for Religion and Democracy

1. 16th Century Lutheran Kantor Johann Walter – Dr. Paul Grime, 4/24/2012

todd — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:01:16 +0000

Dr. Paul Grime of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

todd — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:00:09 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

3. Biblical Archaeology: Nazareth, Sepphoris and Capernaum – Dr. Craig Evans, 4/23/2012

todd — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:03:16 +0000

Dr. Craig Evans of Acadia Divinity College

“Jesus and His World: The Archaeological Evidence” by Craig Evans

2. Family Vocations: Marriage – Deaconess Mary Moerbe and Dr. Gene Edward Veith, 4/23/2012

todd — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:02:39 +0000

Deaconess Mary Moerbe and Dr. Gene Edward Veith, authors, “Family Vocation”

“Family Vocation: God’s Calling in Marriage, Parenting, and Childhood by Gene Edward Veith and Mary Moerbe

1. Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 4/23/2012

todd — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:01:49 +0000

Audio Open Lines

todd — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:00:59 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

2. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The Easter Hymn, “Joy to the Heart” – Pr. Will Weedon, 4/20/2012

todd — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:02:15 +0000

Pastor Will Weedon, Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

1. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The First Easter – Dr. Paul Maier

todd — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:01:50 +0000

Dr. Paul Maier of Western Michigan University

“In the Fullness of Time: A Historian Looks at Christmas, Easter and the Early Church” by Paul Maier

todd — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:00:28 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

4. Is the Christian Faith Unreasonable? – Pr. Bill Cwirla, 4/19/2012

todd — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:04:31 +0000

Pastor Bill Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran-Hacienda Heights, CA

3. Media Coverage of – Bobby Ross, Jr., 4/19/2012

todd — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:03:36 +0000

Bobby Ross, Jr. of GetReligion.org

2. Martin Luther’s Pastor, Johannes Bugenhagen – Dr. Martin Noland, 4/19/2012

todd — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:02:12 +0000

Dr. Martin Noland of Trinity Lutheran-Evansville, IN

1. Jesus Appears to His Disciples – Pastors’ Roundtable, 4/19/2012

todd — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:01:11 +0000

Pr. Michael Walther of Good Shepherd Lutheran-Collinsville, IL
Pr. Joel Baseley of Emmanuel Lutheran-Dearborn, MI

The Text of Pr. Weedon’s Sermon
Will Weedon’s Blog

todd — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:00:35 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

4. Sermon Review: Pr. Will Weedon’s Farewell Sermon, 4/18/2012

todd — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:04:56 +0000

Pastor Will Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL

3. Confession and Absolution in the Scritpures – Pr. Bob Dargatz, 4/18/2012

todd — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:03:37 +0000

Pastor Bob Dargatz of Immanuel Lutheran-Orange, CA

A Catechism Convocation for the People

2. The Ordination of Women and Active Homosexuals – Pr. John Pless, 4/18/2012

todd — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:02:12 +0000

Pastor John Pless of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

“Women Pastors? The Ordination of Women in Biblical Lutheran Perspective”

1. Why Do People Leave Evangelicalism? – Shane Rosenthal, 4/18/2012

todd — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:01:15 +0000

Shane Rosenthal of “The White Horse Inn”

The White Horse Inn
Modern Reformation magazine
“Abandoning Evangelicalism?” by Shane Rosenthal

todd — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:00:26 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“My Sins” by Lennon
“Losing My Religion” by R.E.M.

4. The New Bible Paraphrase “The Voice” – Dr. Andrew Steinmann, 4/17/2012

todd — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:04:52 +0000

Dr. Andrew Steinmann of Concordia University-Chicago

3. Vanderbilt University’s “All-Comers” Policy and a Catholic Student Group – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 4/17/2012

todd — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:03:48 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

The Ruth Institute
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

2. Islam and the Presidential Election in France – Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, 4/17/2012

todd — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:02:11 +0000

Dr. John Warwick Montgomery of Patrick Henry College

International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism & Human Rights
Books by Dr. John Warwick Montgomery

1. What Confessionals Can Learn from Missionals – Pr. David Petersen, 4/17/2012

todd — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:01:19 +0000

Pastor David Petersen of Redeemer Lutheran-Ft. Wayne, IN

Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy

todd — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:00:31 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

4. Family Vocations: Vocation and Family – Deaconess Mary Moerbe and Dr. Gene Edward Veith, 4/16/2012

todd — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:04:35 +0000

Deaconess Mary Moerbe and Dr. Gene Edward Veith, authors, “Family Vocation”

“Family Vocation: God’s Calling in Marriage, Parenting, and Childhood by Gene Edward Veith and Mary Moerbe

3. The Foundation of Christian Bioethics – Dr. Ryan MacPherson, 4/16/2012

todd — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:03:53 +0000

Dr. Ryan MacPherson of Bethany Lutheran College

The Hausvater Project
“The Culture of Life” by Ryan MacPherson

2. Paul’s First Missionary Journey – Deaconess Pam Nielsen, 4/16/2012

todd — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:02:46 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

1. Was Jesus In Favor of Small Government? 4/16/2012

todd — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:01:53 +0000

Audio Open Lines

todd — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:00:12 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
“Life” by One Flew South

4. Soundbite of the Week, 4/13/2012

todd — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:04:53 +0000

Audio Open Lines

1 Dr. Larry Rast, What Pietists, Past and Present, Do to Confession & Absolution
2 Colleen Carroll Campbell, How Our Culture Views the Elderly Winner
3 Dr. Scott Murray, What Jesus Has Done to the Law’s Accusations
4 A Montage on Ed Young’s Live Animal Easter Sermon

3. Phoebe and Deaconesses in the Church – Deaconess Cynthia Lumley, 4/13/2012

todd — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:03:21 +0000

Deaconess Cynthia Lumley of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

Deaconess Studies at Concordia Theological Seminary
“Women Pastors?: The Ordination of Women in Biblical Lutheran Perspective”

2. Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week, 4/13/2012

todd — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:02:38 +0000

Open Lines

Jeff’s Pick: Confessional Gadfly
Todd’s Pick: Lutheran Quotations

1. Listener Email and Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 4/13/2012

todd — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:01:48 +0000

Open Lines

todd — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:00:04 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Telephone Line” by Electric Light Orchestra
“Message in a Bottle” by The Police
“Call and Answer” by Barenaked Ladies
“The Letter” by The Box Tops
“Hello It’s Me” by Todd Rundgren
“The Best” by Tina Turner
“First One on the Blog” by Farewell
“Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure
“Vote” by Jerry McCain

Soundbite 1 – Dr. Larry Rast, What Pietists, Past and Present, Do to Confession & Absolution

todd — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:05:35 +0000

Soundbite 2 – Colleen Carroll Campbell, How Our Culture Views the Elderly

todd — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:04:17 +0000

Soundbite 3 – Dr. Scott Murray, What Jesus Has Done to the Law’s Accusations

todd — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:03:22 +0000

Soundbite 4 – A Montage on Ed Young’s Live Animal Easter Sermon

todd — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:02:28 +0000

4. Ed Young’s Use of Live Animals During His Easter Sermon, 4/12/2012

todd — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:03:48 +0000

Audio Open Lines

3. The Glamorization of Murder-Suicides among the Elderly – Colleen Carroll Campbell, 4/12/2012

todd — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:03:31 +0000

Colleen Carroll Campbell of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Catholic Family & Human Rights Institute

2. Comments Made by a Democrat Strategist about Ann Romney – Wendi Wright, 4/12/2012

todd — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:02:27 +0000

Wendi Wright of C-FAM

1. Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Thomas – Pastors’ Roundtable, 4/12/2012

todd — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:01:58 +0000

Pastor Kevin Golden of Village Lutheran-Ladue, MO
Pastor Mark Bestul of Calvary Lutheran-Elgin, IL

Terry Mattingly On Religion
“Pop Goes Religion” by Terry Mattingly
GetReligion.org

todd — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:00:26 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Jungle Love” by the Steve Miller Band
“O Sons and Daughters of the King” by The Choir of Bath Abbey & Peter King
“Doubting Thomas” by Nickel Creek
“Touch Me” by The Doors

4. Media Coverage of Golfer Bubba Watson’s Faith – Terry Mattingly, 4/11/2012

todd — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:04:55 +0000

Terry Mattingly of Scripps Howard News Service

3. Confession & Absolution in American Lutheranism – Dr. Larry Rast, 4/11/2012

todd — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:03:57 +0000

Dr. Larry Rast, President, Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

2. Jesus Reinstates Peter – Deaconess Pam Nielsen, 4/11/2012

todd — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:02:23 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

1. The Easter Season – Dr. Paul Grime, 4/11/2012

todd — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:01:20 +0000

Dr. Paul Grime of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

todd — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:00:58 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Do You Love Me?” by The Contours

4. What Is Your Favorite Easter Hymn and Why? 4/10/2012

todd — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:04:48 +0000

Audio Open Lines

3. Is the “The War on Women” Real? – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 4/10/2012

todd — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:03:43 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

The Ruth Institute
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

2. Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 4/10/2012

todd — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:02:10 +0000

Audio Open Lines

1. Sermon Review: Easter Sunday – Dr. Scott Murray, 4/10/2012

todd — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:01:11 +0000

Dr. Scott Murray of Memorial Lutheran-Houston, TX

todd — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:00:21 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Call Me” by Blondie
“Hit Me” by Pat Benatar

2. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The Easter Hymn, “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” – Dr. Ken Schurb, 4/9/2012

todd — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:28:38 +0000

Dr. Ken Schurb of Zion Lutheran-Moberly, MO

1. The Resurrection of Jesus According to Matthew – Dr. Jeff Gibbs, 4/9/2012

todd — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:10:57 +0000

Dr. Jeff Gibbs of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO

“Concordia Commentary on Matthew 1:1-11:1″ by Jeff Gibbs
“Concordia Commentary on Matthew 11:2-20:34″ by Jeff Gibbs

2. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The Hymn, “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” – Pr. Will Weedon, 4/6/2012

todd — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:01:17 +0000

Pastor Will Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL

“O Sacred Head Now Wounded”
Will Weedon’s Blog

1. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: Luke’s Account of the Passion of Christ – Dr. Arthur Just, 4/6/2012

todd — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:00:41 +0000

Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

“Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service” by Arthur Just
“Concordia Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:50″ by Arthur Just
“Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:50-24:53″ by Arthur Just

2. Pontius Pilate – Dr. Paul Maier, 4/5/2012

todd — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:01:52 +0000

Dr. Paul Maier of Western Michigan University

“Pontius Pilate” by Paul Maier

1. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The Words of Christ from the Cross – Pr. Bill Cwirla, 4/5/2012

todd — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:00:26 +0000

Pastor Bill Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran-Hacienda Heights, CA

The Seven Words on the Cross by Thomas Pollock

2. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The Passion of Christ – Dr. Norman Nagel, 4/4/2012

todd — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:01:18 +0000

Dr. Norman Nagel of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO

1. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: Martin Luther on the Passion of Christ – Pr. Paul McCain, 4/4/2012

todd — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:00:32 +0000

Pastor Paul McCain of Concordia Publishing House

How to Meditate on the Passion of Christ by Martin Luther

2. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The Last Supper According to Luke – Dr. Arthur Just, 4/3/2012

todd — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:01:51 +0000

Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN

“Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service” by Dr. Arthur Just
“Concordia Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:50″ by Dr. Arthur Just
“Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:50-24:53″ by Dr. Arthur Just

1. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The Church’s Observance of Holy Week – Pr. Will Weedon, 4/3/2012

todd — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:00:27 +0000

Pastor Will Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL

Palm Sunday from John R. Brockhoff’s Lectionary Preaching Workbook
Maundy Thursday from John R. Brockhoff’s Lectionary Preaching Workbook
Good Friday from John R. Brockhoff’s Lectionary Preaching Workbook
Pastor Weedon’s Blog
Space

2. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The Events of Holy Week – Dr. Paul Maier, 4/2/2012

todd — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:01:08 +0000

Dr. Paul Maier of Western Michigan University

Jesus: Legend or Lord? by Paul Maier
The Times and Places of Jesus by Paul Maier
The Jury Returns: A Juridical Defense of Christianity by John Warwick Montgomery
Why Has God Incarnate Suddenly Become Mythical? by John Warwick Montgomery

1. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The Hymn, “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty” – Pr. Will Weedon, 4/2/2012

todd — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:00:43 +0000

Pastor Will Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL

“Ride On, Ride On, in Majesty”
Pastor Weedon’s Blog

4. Joseph the Patriarch – Dr. David Adams, 3/30/2012

todd — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:04:07 +0000

Dr. David Adams of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO

3. Church and State – Dr. Cameron MacKenzie, 3/30/2012

todd — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:03:11 +0000

Dr. Cameron Mackenzie of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

2. Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week, 3/30/2012

todd — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:02:58 +0000

Open Lines

Jeff’s Pick: The Strong Tower
Todd’s Pick: Esgetology

1. Listener Email and Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 3/30/2012

todd — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:01:50 +0000

Open Lines

todd — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:00:07 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

4. Recent New York Times Media Coverage of Religion – George Conger, 3/29/2012

todd — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:04:03 +0000

George Conger of GetReligion.org

GetReligion

3. Texas Suing the Obama Administration over Federal Funds and Planned Parenthood Support – Carol Tobias, 3/29/2012

todd — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:03:26 +0000

Carol Tobias of National Right to Life

National Right to Life

2. Religious Liberty – Maggie Karner, 3/29/2012

todd — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:02:27 +0000

Maggie Karner of LCMS Life and Health Ministries

1. Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem – Pastors’ Roundtable, 3/29/2012

todd — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:01:41 +0000

Pastor John Hellwege of Emmaus Lutheran-St. Louis, MO
Pastor John Wegener of College Hill Lutheran-Cedar Falls, IA

todd — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:00:25 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

4. Christian Joy – Heidi Sias, 3/28/2012

todd — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:04:12 +0000

Heidi Sias, Author and Speaker

3. Sermon Review: Pr. Matt Harrison on Mark 10:32-45, 3/28/2012

todd — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:03:10 +0000

Pr. Matt Harrison, President of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

2. The Meaning of Church Music – Pr. Burnell Eckardt, 3/28/2012

todd — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:02:21 +0000

Pastor Burnell Eckardt Jr. of Gottesdienst

Gottesdienst

1. The Movies, “Safe House” and “The Hunger Games” – Pr. Jonathan Fisk, 3/28/2012

todd — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:01:02 +0000

Pastor Jonathan Fisk of Bethany Lutheran-Naperville, IL

todd — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:00:18 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Listen to the Music” by The Doobie Brothers

5. Hallowed Be Thy Name – Pr. Bill Cwirla, 3/27/2012

todd — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:05:19 +0000

Pastor Bill Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran-Hacienda Heights, CA

The Ruth Institute
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

4. New Research on Cohabitation and Divorce – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 3/27/2012

todd — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:04:00 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

3. “The Hunger Games” Trilogy – Pr. Samuel Schuldheisz, 3/27/2012

todd — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:03:49 +0000

Pastor Samuel Schuldheisz of Redeemer Lutheran-Huntington Beach, CA

“Can a Christian Watch or Read Hunger Games?” by Samuel Schuldheisz

2. The Movie “October Baby” – Ed Szeto, 3/27/2012

todd — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:02:23 +0000

Ed Szeto of LCMS Life Ministries

A Review of “October Baby” by Ed Szeto

1. Abortion as Heresy – Dr. James Lamb, 3/27/2012

todd — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:01:21 +0000

Dr. James Lamb of Lutherans for Life

Lutherans for Life

todd — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:00:02 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Call Your Name” by Daughtry
“I Got a Name” by Jim Croce
“I Swear” by John Michael Montgomery
“Holy, Holy, Holy” by 101 Piano Classics
“Murder by Numbers” by The Police
“Living in Sin” by Bon Jovi

1. The Problem of Evil – Pr. Ian Pacey, 3/26/2012

todd — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:04:18 +0000

Pastor Ian Pacey of LCMS Campus Ministry, University of Arizona

3. God’s Design for the Sexes – Adriane Dorr, 3/26/2012

todd — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:03:29 +0000

Adriane Dorr of the Lutheran Witness Magazine

2. Peter Denies Jesus – Deaconess Pam Nielsen, 3/26/2012

todd — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:02:54 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

LCMS Tornado Relief Efforts
Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

4. The Text of the New Testament – Mark Pierson, 3/26/2012

todd — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:01:48 +0000

Mark Pierson of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

todd — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:00:17 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

1. Listener Email & Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 3/23/2012

todd — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:05:53 +0000

Open Lines

2. Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week, 3/23/2012

todd — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:04:02 +0000

Open Lines

Jeff’s Pick: O’Connor Home
Todd’s Pick: Hope for the Hapless

3. Media Coverage of Archbishop Timothy Dolan – Sarah Pulliam Bailey, 3/23/2012

todd — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:03:12 +0000

Sarah Pulliam Bailey of Christianity Today

Discernment Ministries International

4. Financial Scandal at the Trinity Broadcast Network – Bob Liichow, 3/23/2012

todd — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:02:54 +0000

Bob Liichow of Discernment Ministry International

5. Soundbite of the Week, 3/23/2012

todd — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:01:51 +0000

Audio Open Lines

1 Dr. D.A. Carson, The New Tolerance and Multiculturalism
2 Pr. George Borghardt, The Cross and Resurrection Are the Foundation of the Christian Faith Winner
3 Bishop Keith Ackerman, Two Different Languages in the Anglican Communion
4 Dr. Alfonso Espinosa, Confession and Absolution as the Remedy for Doubt

todd — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:00:42 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Email” by the Pet Shop Boys
“Feels So Good” by Van Halen
“Did You Get My Message?” by Jason Mraz
“Telephone Song” by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
“Why Haven’t I Heard from You” by Reba McEntire
“The Best” by Tina Turner
“First One on the Blog” by Farewell
“Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure
“Vote” by Jerry McCain

1. Jesus Predicts His Death & the Request of James and John – Pastors’ Roundtable, 3/22/2012

todd — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:03:31 +0000

Pr. Mark Nuckols of St. Paul Lutheran-Austin, TX
Pr. Mark Nebel of St. John Lutheran-Red Bud, IL

“The Great Divide: The Failure of Islam and the Triumph of the West” by Alvin Schmidt
Space

2. The Shooting of a Muslim Serial Killer in France – Dr. Alvin Schmidt, 3/22/2012

todd — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:02:35 +0000

Dr. Alvin Schmidt of Illinois College

3. The Intolerance of Tolerance – Dr. D.A. Carson, 3/22/2012

todd — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:01:33 +0000

Dr. D.A. Carson of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

“The Intolerance of Tolerance” by D.A. Carson

todd — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:00:22 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Love Unknown” by the Wells Cathedral Choir
“Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” by Concordia Publishing House
“Death or Glory” by The Clash
“My Baby Won’t Tolerate” by Lyle Lovett

1. Christian Apologetics – Pr. George Borghardt, 3/21/2012

todd — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:03:36 +0000

Pastor George Borghardt of Zion Lutheran-McHenry, IL

Higher Things

2. The Historical Case for the Resurrection – Pr. Jonathan Fisk, 3/21/2012

todd — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:02:08 +0000

Pastor Jonathan Fisk of Bethany Lutheran-Naperville, IL

The Ruth Institute
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

3. Sermon Review: Pr. Thomas Ward “Amazing Grace” 3/21/2012

todd — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:01:50 +0000

Pr. Thomas Ward at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Washington, DC

todd — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:00:15 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Alive” by Pearl Jam
“Find Me a Preacher” by Trace Adkins

1. Condoms for 12-Year-Olds – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 3/20/2012

todd — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:05:26 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

2. Recent Comments by Richard Cizek on “Godly and Green Family Planning” – Dr. Cal Beisner, 3/20/2012

todd — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:04:16 +0000

Dr. Cal Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation

The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation
“Where Garden Meets Wilderness: Evangelical Entry into the Environmental Debate” by Cal Beisner

3. Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 3/20/2012

todd — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:03:32 +0000

Audio Open Lines

4. Apparent Contradictions in the Bible: Returning Exiles & the Holy Family’s Travels – Pr. Ed Engelbrecht, 3/20/2012

todd — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:02:43 +0000

Pastor Ed Engelbrecht of Concordia Publishing House

5. Islam and the Gospel – Dr. Adam Francisco, 3/20/2012

todd — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:01:58 +0000

Dr. Adam Francisco of Concordia University California

todd — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:00:21 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Call Me” by Blondie
“Too Many People” by the Pet Shop Boys

1. Joseph, Guardian of Jesus – Dr. Jeff Gibbs, 3/19/2012

todd — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:05:18 +0000

Dr. Jeff Gibbs of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO

“Concordia Commentary on Matthew 1:1-11:1″ by Jeff Gibbs
“Concordia Commentary on Matthew 11:2-20:34″ by Jeff Gibbs

2. Jesus and Zacchaeus – Deaconess Pam Nielsen, 3/19/2012

todd — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:04:57 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

LCMS Tornado Relief Efforts
Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

3. Private Confession and Absolution – Dr. Alfonso Espinosa, 3/19/2012

todd — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:03:40 +0000

Dr. Alfonso Espinosa of St. Paul’s Lutheran-Lake Forest, CA

A Catechism Convocation for the People, 2012

4. The Illinois GOP and the Social Issues – Jason Plummer, 3/19/2012

todd — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:01:05 +0000

Jason Plummer, Congressional Candidate for the Illinois 12th District

todd — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:00:43 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Please Forgive Me” by Bryan Adams
“Forgiveness” by John Cougar Mellencamp
“Lost Then Found” by Leona Lewis

1. Listener Email and Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 3/16/2012

todd — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:06:22 +0000

Open Lines

2. Issues, Etc, Blog of the Week, 3/16/2012

todd — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:05:23 +0000

Open Lines

Jeff’s Pick: Half a Dozen in a Parsonage
Todd’s Pick: Straight Schlueter

3. After-Birth Abortion – Colleen Carroll Campbell, 3/16/2012

todd — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:03:12 +0000

Colleen Carroll Campbell of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

1 Mollie Hemingway, The Untold Story of the HHS Mandate
2 Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, The Sin of Boredom
3 Pr. Matt Harrison, The Sufficiency of Jesus in Prayer Winner
4 Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, Why the Push for Gay Marriage?

4. The Resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams – Bishop Keith Ackerman, 3/16/2012

todd — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:02:48 +0000

Bishop Keith Ackerman of Forward in Faith

Forward in Faith

5. Soundbite of the Week, 3/16/2011

todd — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:01:27 +0000

Audio Open Lines

todd — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:00:59 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Hit Me With Your Best Shot” by Pat Benatar
“Telephone Line” by Electric Light Orchestra
“The Letter” by Joe Cocker
“Call and Answer” by Barenaked Ladies
“Message in a Bottle” by The Police
“Life” by One Flew South
“First One on the Blog” by Farewell
“Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure
“Vote” by Jerry McCain

Soundbite 1 – Mollie Hemingway, The Untold Story of the HHS Mandate, 3/16/2012

todd — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:04:51 +0000

Soundbite 2 – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, The Sin of Boredom, 3/16/2012

todd — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:03:04 +0000

Soundbite 3 – Pr. Matt Harrison, The Sufficiency of Jesus in Prayer, 3/16/2012

todd — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:02:12 +0000

Soundbite 4 – Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, Why the Push for Gay Marriage? 3/16/2012

todd — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:01:30 +0000

1. For God So Loved the World – Pastors’ Roundtable, 3/15/2012

todd — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:02:41 +0000

Pr. Tim Scharr, Pres. of the Southern Illinois District – LCMS
Pr. Dan Kistler of Our Savior Lutheran-Pacifica, CA

Terry Mattingly On Religion
“Pop Goes Religion” by Terry Mattingly
GetReligion.org

2. The Hymn, “I Bind Unto Myself Today” – Pr. Will Weedon, 3/15/2012

todd — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:01:32 +0000

Pastor Will Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran-Hamel, IL

todd — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:00:40 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“God Loved the World So That He Gave” by Concordia Publishing House
“When Love Comes to Town” by U2 and B.B. King
“I’ll Be Your Light” by Kristine W.
“I Bind Unto Myself Today” by The Corpus Christi Male Choir

1. Media Coverage of Secular Catholics – Terry Mattingly, 3/14/2012

todd — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:05:08 +0000

Terry Mattingly of Scripps Howard News Service

2. Vocation and Sports – Pr. Paul Schlueter, 3/14/2012

todd — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:04:41 +0000

Pastor Paul Schlueter of St. Paul Lutheran-Milford Center, OH

“Vocation and Sport” by Paul Schlueter

3. The First Commandment and Your Kids – Pr. Kurt Ulmer, 3/14/2012

todd — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:03:25 +0000

Pastor Kurt Ulmer of Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church-Braidwood, IL

4. The One-Year Anniversary of the Japan Tsunami & Prayer – Pr. Matt Harrison, 3/14/2012

todd — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:02:26 +0000

Pr. Matt Harrison, President of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

“A Simple Way to Pray” by Matt Harrison

5. Gay Marriage & A Crucifix Ban in the United Kingdom – Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, 3/14/2012

todd — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:01:40 +0000

Dr. John Warwick Montgomery of Patrick Henry College

International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism & Human Rights
Books by Dr. John Warwick Montgomery

todd — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:00:08 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

1. A Review of “John Carter” & Christians and Social Media – Pr. Jonathan Fisk, 3/13/2012

todd — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:05:37 +0000

Pastor Jonathan Fisk of Bethany Lutheran-Naperville, IL

“An Open Letter to Praise Bands” by James Smith

2. Praise Bands and Secular Liturgies – Dr. James Smith, 3/12/2012

todd — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:04:53 +0000

Dr. James Smith of Calvin College

3. The State of Christian Publishing – Dr. Bruce Kintz, 3/13/2012

todd — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:01:46 +0000

Dr. Bruce Kintz of Concordia Publishing House

4. Closed Communion – Pr. Ernie Lassman, 3/13/2012

todd — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:00:15 +0000

Pastor Ernie Lassman of Messiah Lutheran-Seattle, WA

“1 Corinthians 11:19 – Discerning the Body” by Ernie Lassman

todd — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:59:38 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Juke Box Hero” by Foreigner
“Summer of 69″ by Bryan Adams

1. Campus Ministry – Pr. Marcus Zill, 3/12/2012

todd — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:04:58 +0000

Pastor Marcus Zill of St. Andrew’s Lutheran-Laramie, WY

Unwrapped: National LCMS Campus Ministry Conference

2. Jesus and the Widow’s Mite – Deaconess Pam Nielsen, 3/12/2012

todd — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:03:58 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

LCMS Tornado Relief Efforts
Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

3. Can You Be a Jewish Christian Muslim? – Ken Samples, 3/12/2012

todd — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:02:14 +0000

Ken Samples of Reasons to Believe

Reasons to Believe
“A World of Difference: Putting Christian Truth-Claims to the Worldview Test” by Ken Samples
“Without a Doubt: Answering the 20 Toughest Faith Questions” by Ken Samples

4. The Sin of Boredom – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, 3/12/2012

todd — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:01:53 +0000

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of Hope Lutheran-Aurora, CO

“The Sin of Boredom The Sin of Boredom The Sin of Boredom” by Bryan Wolfmueller

todd — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:00:54 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“My Old School” by Steely Dan
“We Praise You O God Our Redeemer” by Barry Craft
“Love Is My Religion” by Ziggy Marley
“We Just Disagree” by Dave Mason
“I’m Bored” by Iggy Pop

1. Listener Email & Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 3/9/2012

todd — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:05:17 +0000

Open Lines

2. Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week, 3/9/2012

todd — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:04:08 +0000

Open Lines

Jeff’s Pick: Pastoral Meanderings
Todd’s Pick: Watchers Lamp

3. Media Coverage of the HHS Mandate and Religious Liberty – Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, 3/9/2012

todd — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:03:04 +0000

Mollie Ziegler Hemingway of GetReligion.org

“Resurrecting a Crucifix” by Anthony Voltattorini

4. The Display of the Crucifix – Pr. Anthony Voltattorni, 3/9/2012

todd — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:02:54 +0000

Pastor Anthony Voltattorni of Bethlehem Lutheran-Standish, MI

5. Soundbite of the Week, 3/9/2012

todd — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:01:30 +0000

Audio Open Lines

1 Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Is the HHS Mandate about Choice?
2 Pr. Will Weedon, God’s Desire to Save Us Winner
3 Dr. Craig Evans, The Danger of Sensational Archaeology
4 Dr. Allan Carlson, Why American Christians Should Reconsider Their Position on Birth Control

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todd — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:00:48 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Operator” by Jim Croce
“The Letter” by The Box Tops
“Hello” by Lionel Ritchie
“Please, Mr. Postman” the Beatles
“The Best” by Tina Turner
“Did You Get My Message?” by Jason Mraz
“Why Haven’t I Heard from You” by Reba McEntire
“First One on the Blog” by Farewell
“Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure
“Vote” by Jerry McCain

Soundbite 1 – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Is the HHS Mandate about Choice? 3/9/2012

todd — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:06:39 +0000

Soundbite 2 – Pr. Will Weedon, God’s Desire to Save Us, 3/9/2012

todd — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:05:34 +0000

Soundbite 3 – Dr. Craig Evans, The Danger of Sensational Archaeology, 3/9/2012

todd — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:04:26 +0000

Soundbite 4 – Dr. Allan Carlson, Why American Christians Should Reconsider Their Position on Birth Control, 3/9/2012

todd — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:02:58 +0000

1. Jesus & Beelzebul, Return of an Unclean Spirit and Blessedness – Pastors’ Roundtable, 3/8/2012

todd — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:02:27 +0000

Pr. Jeff Hemmer of Bethany Lutheran-Fairview Heights, IL
Pr. Mark Buetow of Bethel Lutheran-DuQuoin, IL

LCMS Tornado Relief Efforts
Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

2. Elaine Pagels’ Book, “Revelations: Visions, Prophecy, & Politics in the Book of Revelation” – Dr. Charles Gieschen, 3/8/2012

todd — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:01:46 +0000

Dr. Charles Gieschen of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

todd — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:00:34 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Runnin’ with the Devil” by Van Halen
“Jesus Priceless Treasure” by Kirk Meyer
“Lord of Our Life and God of Our Salvation” by Concordia Publishing House
“God’s Own Child, I Gladly Say It” by Concordia Publishing House

1. Jesus Clears the Temple – Deaconess Pam Nielsen, 3/7/2012

todd — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:05:02 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

2. A Recent Defection of a Scientology Executive – Karen Pressley, 3/7/2012

todd — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:04:36 +0000

Karen Pressley, a Former Scientologist

3. Third Century Martyrs Perpetua and Felicitas – Pr. Heath Curtis, 3/7/2012

todd — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:03:58 +0000

Pastor Heath Curtis of Trinity Lutheran-Worden, IL

4. The Alleged Discovery of a Christian Ossuary in Jerusalem – Dr. Craig Evans, 3/7/2012

todd — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:02:39 +0000

Dr. Craig Evans of Acadia Divinity College

5. The Problem of DNA in Evolution – Dr. Stephen Meyer, 3/7/2012

todd — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:01:24 +0000

Dr. Stephen Meyer of the Discovery Institute

todd — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:00:01 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

1. Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 3/6/2012

todd — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:05:10 +0000

Audio Open Lines

2. Rick Santorum’s 2008 Reference to Satan – Uwe Siemon-Netto, 3/6/2012

todd — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:04:19 +0000

Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto of the League of Faithful Masks

3. Sandra Fluke’s Testimony Before Congress – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 3/6/2012

todd — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:03:56 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

The Ruth Institute
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

4. The “Defending Religious Freedom: Understanding Shariah” Campaign – Robert Spencer, 3/6/2012

todd — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:02:45 +0000

Robert Spencer of Jihad Watch

Jihad Watch
“The Complete Infidel’s Guide to the Koran” by Robert Spencer

5. The Firing of a Gay Teacher by a Catholic School – Audio Open Lines, 3/6/2012

todd — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:01:31 +0000

Audio Open Lines

todd — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:00:57 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

1. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The Teachings & Practices of Mormonism – Pr. Brent Kuhlman, 3/5/2012

todd — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:03:36 +0000

Pastor Brent Kuhlman of Trinity Lutheran-Murdock, NE

2. The Lenten Hymn, “A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth” – Pr. Will Weedon, 3/5/2012

todd — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:01:32 +0000

Pastor Will Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran-Hamel, IL

Heirs of the Reformation: Treasures of the Singing Church

todd — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:00:24 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth” by Concordia Publishing House

1. Listener Email and Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 3/2/2012

todd — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:03:55 +0000

Open Lines

2. Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week, 3/2/2012

todd — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:02:47 +0000

Open Lines

Jeff’s Pick: Abide in My Word
Todd’s Pick: Walking the Lonely Way

3. American Evangelicals and Birth Control – Dr. Allan Carlson, 3/2/2012

todd — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:01:59 +0000

Dr. Allan Carlson of the Howard Center

“Godly Seed: American Evangelicals Confront Birth Control, 1873-1973″ by Allan Carlson

todd — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:00:58 +0000

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“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Call Me” by Aretha Franklin
“Feels So Good” by Van Halen
“Email” by the Pet Shop Boys
“Write Myself a Letter” by Nat King Cole
“Family Tree” by Darryl Worley
“Did You Get My Message?” by Jason Mraz
“First One on the Blog” by Farewell

1. Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ – Pastors’ Roundtable, 3/1/2012

todd — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:03:56 +0000

Pr. Jon Furgeson of Peace Lutheran-St. Louis, MO
Pr. Joel Baseley of Emmanuel Lutheran-Dearborn, MI

2. Biblical Creation Accounts vs. Other Ancient Creation Stories – Dr. John Collins, 3/1/2012

todd — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:02:40 +0000

Dr. John Collins of Covenant Theological Seminary

3. Recent Anti-Catholicism at the Huffington Post – Colleen Carroll Campbell, 3/1/2012

todd — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:01:28 +0000

Colleen Carroll Campbell of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“The Conflict over the HHS Regulations: It Is Theological” by Martin Noland

todd — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:00:09 +0000

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“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Who Do You Think I Am?” by Joan Baez

1. Consumerism – Pr. Matthew Zickler, 2/29/2012

todd — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:04:59 +0000

Pastor Matthew Zickler of St. Paul Lutheran-Oak Lawn, IL

2. The Theological Support for the HHS Contraception Mandate – Dr. Martin Noland, 2/29/2012

todd — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:03:03 +0000

Dr. Martin Noland of Trinity Lutheran-Evansville, IN

3. The Role of Education in the 16th Century Reformation – Dr. Susan Mobley, 2/29/2012

todd — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:02:36 +0000

Dr. Susan Mobley of Concordia University-Wisconsin

4. The Faith of U2′s Bono – Terry Mattingly, 2/29/2012

todd — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:01:37 +0000

Terry Mattingly of Scripps Howard News Service

Terry Mattingly On Religion
“Pop Goes Religion” by Terry Mattingly
GetReligion.org

todd — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:00:57 +0000

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1. President Kennedy’s 1960 Speech on Religion & Politics – Dr. James Hitchcock, 2/28/2012

todd — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:04:39 +0000

Dr. James Hitchcock of St. Louis University

2. The Oscar Winners – Brian Godawa, 2/28/2012

todd — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:03:53 +0000

Brian Godawa, author of “Hollywood Worldviews”

“Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films with Wisdom and Discernment” by Brian Godawa

3. Mormon Founder Joseph Smith and His Run for President – Adam Christing, 2/28/2012

todd — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:02:10 +0000

Adam Christing producer of the documentary “A Mormon President”

A Mormon President – Joseph Smith and the Mormon Quest for the White House

4. The Accidental Burning of Korans in Afghanistan – Dr. Alvin Schmidt, 2/28/2012

todd — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:01:37 +0000

Dr. Alvin Schmidt of Illinois College

“The Great Divide: The Failure of Islam and the Triumph of the West” by Alvin Schmidt
Space

todd — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:00:37 +0000

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1. Materialism – Pr. Ralph Tausz, 2/27/2012

todd — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:04:53 +0000

Pr. Ralph Tausz of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Apostles-Melrose Park, IL

2. Jesus Walks on Water – Deaconess Pam Nielsen, 2/27/2012

todd — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:03:51 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

President Matt Harrison Testifies on Capitol Hill on Religious Liberty
Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

3. Sermon Review: “The Preacher Who Dares to Say, ‘Repent!’” – Pr. Brent Kuhlman, 2/27/2012

todd — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:02:48 +0000

Audio Open Lines

“The Preacher Who Dares to Say, ‘Repent!’” by Brent Kuhlman

4. Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 2/27/2012

todd — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:01:50 +0000

Audio Open Lines

todd — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:00:37 +0000

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1. Listener Email and Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 2/24/2012

todd — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:05:46 +0000

Open Lines

2. Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week, 2/24/2012

todd — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:04:15 +0000

Open Lines

Jeff’s Pick: Walking Through Wittenberg
Todd’s Pick: Esgetology

3. Media Coverage of the Girls Scouts and the Culture Wars – Bobby Ross, Jr., 2/24/2012

todd — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:03:38 +0000

Bobby Ross, Jr. of GetReligion.org

“About Joy” by Matt Harrison

4. Christian Joy – Pr. Matt Harrison, 2/24/2012

todd — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:02:10 +0000

Pr. Matt Harrison, President of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

5. Soundbite of the Week, 2/24/2012

todd — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:00:16 +0000

Soundbite of the Week

1 Dr. Arthur Just, What Happened at the Transfiguration?
2 Mark Pierson, How Lutherans Read Scripture
3 Ed & Lisa Young on Sex
4 Pr. Matt Harrison Speaking on Capitol Hill on Freedom of Conscience WINNER

todd — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:59:59 +0000

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“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“The Letter” by Joe Cocker
“Call and Answer” by Barenaked Ladies
“Telephone Line” by Electric Light Orchestra
“E-Mail” by Melissa Ferrick
“In Your Letter” by REO Speedwagon
“The Best” by Tina Turner
“Did You Get My Message?” by Jason Mraz
“Why Haven’t I Heard from You” by Reba McEntire
“First One on the Blog” by Farewell
“Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure
“Vote” by Jerry McCain

Soundbite 1 – Dr. Arthur Just, What’s Happening at the Transfiguration?

todd — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:04:45 +0000

Soundbite 2 – Mark Pierson, How Lutherans Read Scripture

todd — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:03:42 +0000

Soundbite 3 – Ed & Lisa Young on Sex

todd — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:02:18 +0000

Soundbite 4 – Pr. Matt Harrison Speaking on Capitol Hill on Freedom of Conscience

todd — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:01:35 +0000

1. Jesus is Baptized, Tempted and Begins His Ministry – Pastors’ Roundtable, 2/23/2012

todd — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:03:07 +0000

Pr. John Frahm of Gloria Christi Lutheran-Greeley, CO
Pr. Matthew Gehrke of Concordia Lutheran-Cottage Hills, IL

2. Give Us this Day Our Daily Bread – Pr. Tim Pauls, 2/23/2012

todd — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:02:05 +0000

Pastor Tim Pauls of Good Shepherd Lutheran-Boise, ID

3. Second Century Bishop and Martyr Polycarp of Smyrna – Dr. Bill Weinrich, 2/23/2012

todd — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:01:20 +0000

Dr. Bill Weinrich of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

todd — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:00:37 +0000

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“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“By All Your Saints in Warfare” by the Schola Cantorum of St. Peter’s in the Loop
“Repent” by Jason Mighty
“O Lord Throughout These Forty Days” by Concordia Publishing House

1. Abortion Sonogram Legislation in Virginia & Texas – Jennifer Popik, 2/22/2012

todd — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:04:21 +0000

Jennifer Popik of National Right to Life

2. Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 2/22/2012

todd — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:03:10 +0000

Audio Open Lines

3. Early Lutheran Missions to India, Nigeria & Papua New Guinea – Dr. Al Collver, 2/22/2012

todd — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:02:09 +0000

Dr. Al Collver, Dir. of Church Relations for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

4. Ash Wednesday and the Lenten Season – Pr. Bill Cwirla, 2/22/12

todd — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:01:51 +0000

Pastor Bill Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran-Hacienda Heights, CA

President Matt Harrison Testifies on Capitol Hill on Religious Liberty
Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

todd — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:00:31 +0000

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“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow” by The Choir of St. Paul’s Cathedral
“My Song Is Love Unknown” by the Choir of King’s College
“Glory be to Jesus” by Christ Church Cathedral
“Savior, When in Dust to Thee” by Two Part Invention
“On My Heart Imprint Your Image” by Kirk Meyer
“Jesus, Refuge of the Weary” by Concordia Publishing House

1. The Formal and Material Principles of Theology – Mark Pierson, 2/21/2012

todd — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:04:12 +0000

Mark Pierson of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

2. Jesus Calms the Storm – Deaconess Pam Nielsen, 2/21/2012

todd — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:03:25 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

3. Statements Made by Rick Santorum on Prenatal Testing – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 2/21/2012

todd — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:02:43 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

The Ruth Institute
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

4. Responding to the Rhetorical Tactics of Evolutionists – Casey Luskin, 2/12/2012

todd — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:01:14 +0000

Casey Luskin of the Discovery Institute

todd — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:00:35 +0000

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1. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: A Review of Joel Osteen’s “Everyday A Friday” – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, 2/20/2012

todd — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:02:23 +0000

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of Hope Lutheran-Aurora, CO

“Joel Osteen versus Martin Luther” by Bryan Wolfmueller

2. The Transfiguration According to Luke’s Gospel – Dr. Arthur Just, 2/20/2012

todd — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:01:36 +0000

Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

““Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service” by Arthur Just
“Concordia Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:50″ by Arthur Just
“Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:50-24:53″ by Arthur Just

todd — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:00:36 +0000

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1. Media Coverage of the New York Knick’s Jeremy Lin’s Faith – Sarah Pulliam Bailey, 2/17/2012

todd — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:04:51 +0000

Sarah Pulliam Bailey of Christianity Today

“The Constantine Codex” by Paul Maier

2. Listener Email and Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 2/17/2012

todd — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:03:15 +0000

Open Lines

3. Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week, 2/17/2012

todd — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:02:50 +0000

Open Lines

Jeff’s Pick: We Are All Beggars
Todd’s Pick: Incarnatus Est

4. 16th Century Reformer Martin Luther – Dr. Paul Maier, 2/17/2012

todd — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:01:53 +0000

Dr. Paul Maier of Western Michigan University

todd — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:59:33 +0000

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1. Jesus Foretells His Death & Heals a Blind Man – Pastors’ Roundtable, 2/16/2012

todd — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:04:36 +0000

Pr. Jeff Hemmer of Bethany Lutheran-Fairview Heights, IL
Pr. Thomas Messer of Peace Lutheran-Alma, MI

2. President Obama’s Alleged Compromise on the Contraception Mandate – Colleen Carroll Campbell, 2/16/2012

todd — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:03:53 +0000

Colleen Carroll Campbell of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Watch Pr. Harrison’s Opening Statement on Capitol Hill
Download a PDF of a Transcript of Pr. Harrison’s Opening Statement

3. 16th Century Reformer Philip Melanchthon – Dr. Cameron MacKenzie, 2/16/2012

todd — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:02:24 +0000

Dr. Cameron Mackenzie of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

4. Religious Liberty – Pr. Matt Harrison, 2/16/2012

todd — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:01:50 +0000

Pr. Matt Harrison, President of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

todd — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:00:57 +0000

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1. Education and the Image of God – Dr. Angus Menuge, 2/15/2012

todd — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:04:06 +0000

Dr. Angus Menuge of Concordia University-Wisconsin

2. The Christian Sex Movement – Open Lines, 2/15/2012

todd — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:03:16 +0000

Audio Open Lines

3. Homosexuality and the Social Sciences – Dr. Stanton Jones, 2/15/2012

todd — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:02:09 +0000

Dr. Stanton Jones of Wheaton College

“Ex-Gays?: A Longitudinal Study of Religiously Mediated Change in Sexual Orientation” by Stanton Jones

4. Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 2/15/2012

todd — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:01:21 +0000

Audio Open Lines

todd — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:00:44 +0000

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1. Sermon Review: T.D.Jakes “It’s Not About You, Boo” 2/14/2012

todd — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:04:15 +0000

Audio Open Lines

2. Planned Parenthood’s Media and Political Power – Carter Snead, 2/14/2012

todd — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:03:25 +0000

Professor Carter Snead of the University of Notre Dame

“Planned Parenthood’s Hostages” by Carter Snead

3. Sex Week at Yale University – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 2/14/2012

todd — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:02:32 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

The Ruth Institute
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

4. Late 3rd Century Martyr St. Valentine – Dr. James Bushur, 2/14/2012

todd — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:01:17 +0000

Dr. James Bushur of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

todd — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:32 +0000

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ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: Aquila, Priscilla & Apollos – Dr. Peter Scaer, 2/13/2012

todd — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:06:29 +0000

Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

1. The Legal Issues Surrounding Prop. 8 – Dr. Ryan MacPherson, 2/13/2012

todd — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:04:31 +0000

Dr. Ryan MacPherson of Bethany Lutheran College

Natural Law: A Lutheran Reappraisal
The Hausvater Project

2. The Transfiguration – Pam Nielsen, 2/13/2012

todd — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:03:52 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

Building Homes and Hope in Haiti
Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

3. Pastors and Elders, Part 3: Vocation and Accountability – Pr. Tim Mech, 2/13/2012

todd — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:01:17 +0000

Pastor Timothy Mech of Trinity Lutheran-Sheboygan, WI

“Pastors and Elders: Caring for the Church and One Another” by Timothy Mech

todd — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:00:18 +0000

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1. Listener Email & Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 2/10/2012

todd — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:04:49 +0000

Open Lines

2. Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week, 2/10/2012

todd — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:03:58 +0000

Open Lines

Jeff’s Pick: Pastoral Meanderings
Todd’s Pick: The Clem: The Blog: The Truth

3. Pastors and Elders, Part 2: Building Trust – Pr. Timothy Mech, 2/10/2012

todd — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:02:15 +0000

Pastor Timothy Mech of Trinity Lutheran-Sheboygan, WI

“Pastors and Elders: Caring for the Church and One Another” by Timothy Mech

4. Soundbite of the Week, 2/10/2012

todd — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:01:05 +0000

Audio Open Lines

1 Pam Nielsen, Jesus’ Word to Jairus
2 Dr. Lee Hagan, The Church’s Message, Big or Small, Rural or Urban
3 Mollie Hemingway, What We Now Know about Planned Parenthood WINNER
4 Pr. Kevin Golden, Jesus Didn’t Come to Abolish Male Pattern Baldness

todd — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:00:19 +0000

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“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“The Best” by Tina Turner
“Hit Me” by Pat Benatar
“First One on the Blog” by Farewell
“Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure
“Vote” by Jerry McCain

Soundbite 1 – Pam Nielsen, Jesus Word to Jairus

todd — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:27:36 +0000

Soundbite 2 – Dr. Lee Hagan, The Church’s Message, Big or Small, Rural or Urban

todd — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:24:49 +0000

Soundbite 3 – Mollie Hemingway, What We Now Know about Planned Parenthood

todd — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:23:02 +0000

Soundbite 4 – Dr. Kevin Golden, Did Jesus Come to Abolish Male Pattern Baldness?

todd — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:22:09 +0000

1. Jesus Cleanses a Leper – Pastors’ Roundtable, 2/9/2012

todd — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:03:45 +0000

Pr. Kevin Golden of Village Lutheran-Ladue, MO
Pr. Wade Miller of Trinity Lutheran-Brooklyn, NY

Marriage and Law Foundation
Sutherland Institute

2. Silas, Companion of Paul – Dr. Curtis Giese, 2/9/2012

todd — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:02:04 +0000

Dr. Curtis Giese of Concordia University-Texas

3. President Obama’s Use of Scripture – Dr. Peter Scaer, 2/9/2012

todd — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:01:47 +0000

Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

todd — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:00:10 +0000

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1. Christian Liberal Arts Education – Dr. James Tallmon, 2/8/2012

todd — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:04:18 +0000

Dr. James Tallmon of Patrick Henry College

2. The Rural and Small Town Church – Dr. Lee Hagan, 2/8/2012

todd — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:03:29 +0000

Dr. Lee Hagan of St. Paul’s Lutheran-Concordia, MO

3. A Legal Perspective on the 9th Circuit’s Ruling on Prop. 8 – William Duncan, 2/8/2012

todd — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:02:09 +0000

William Duncan of the Marriage Law Foundation

4. Conscience Rights of American Catholics – Robert Morrison, 2/8/2012

todd — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:01:33 +0000

Robert Morrison of the Family Research Council

“Why This Lutheran Defends Catholics’ Conscience Rights” by Robert Morrison

5. The National Prayer Breakfast – Eric Metaxas, 2/8/2012

todd — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:00:56 +0000

Eric Metaxas, author of “Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy”

“Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy” by Eric Metaxas
CSPAN Video of the National Prayer Breakfast

todd — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:59:16 +0000

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1. NY Church not Allowed to Worship in a School – Open Lines, 2/7/2012

todd — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:06:35 +0000

Audio Open Lines

2. Jesus Heals Jairus’ Daughter – Pam Nielsen, 2/7/2012

todd — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:05:26 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

Building Homes and Hope in Haiti
Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

3. California’s Prop. 8 Declared Unconstitutional – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 2/7/2012

todd — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:04:04 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

The Ruth Institute
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

4. Media Coverage of Susan G. Komen for the Cure – Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, 2/7/2012

todd — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:03:12 +0000

Mollie Ziegler Hemingway of GetReligion.org

GetReligion.org
“On Komen Controversy, Media Told Only Half the Story” by Mollie Ziegler Hemingway

5. Pastors and Elders, Part 1: Who’s in Charge? – Pr. Timothy Mech, 2/7/2012

todd — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:02:30 +0000

Pastor Timothy Mech of Trinity Lutheran-Sheboygan, WI

“Pastors and Elders: Caring for the Church and One Another” by Timothy Mech

todd — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:00:53 +0000

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1. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The Faith of George W. Bush – Tim Goeglein, 2/6/2012

todd — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:02:37 +0000

Tim Goeglein, Author of “The Man in the Middle”

“The Man in the Middle” by Tim Goeglein

2. Training for the Pastoral Office in the Gospels – Dr. Peter Scaer, 2/6/2012

todd — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:01:55 +0000

Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

todd — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:00:17 +0000

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1. Susan G. Komen for the Cure Reverses Its Decision on Funding for Planned Parenthood – Wendi Wright, 2/3/2012

todd — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:05:48 +0000

Wendi Wright of C-FAM

Catholic Family & Human Rights Institute

2. Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 2/3/2012

todd — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:04:24 +0000

Open Lines

3. Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week, 2/3/2012

todd — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:03:18 +0000

Open Lines

Jeff’s Pick: Lutheran Quotations
Todd’s Pick: Weedon’s Blog

4. Jacob the Patriarch – Dr. David Adams, 2/3/2012

todd — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:02:24 +0000

Dr. David Adams of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO

todd — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:01:14 +0000

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“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“First One on the Blog” by Farewell

1. Jesus Heals Many & Preaches in Galilee – Pastors’ Roundtable, 2/2/2012

todd — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:04:29 +0000

Pr. Richard Bolland, Retired
Pr. Matthew Gehrke of Concordia Lutheran-Cottage Hills, IL

Terry Mattingly On Religion
“Pop Goes Religion” by Terry Mattingly
GetReligion.org

2. Media Coverage of – Terry Mattingly, 2/2/2012

todd — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:03:07 +0000

Terry Mattingly of Scripps Howard News Service

3. Incremental Pro-Life Legislation – Jay Watts, 2/2/2012

todd — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:01:22 +0000

Jay Watts of Life Training Institute

Life Training Institute
“Moving Pro-Life Legislation Forward” by Jay Watts and Scott Klusendorf

4. Raising Girls in a Hypersexualized Culture – Colleen Carroll Campbell, 2/2/2012

todd — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:01:11 +0000

Colleen Carroll Campbell of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“Concordia Commentary: Luke 1-9:50″ by Dr. Arthur Just
“Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:51-24:53″ by Dr. Arthur Just
“Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service” by Dr. Arthur Just

5. ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The Purification of Mary & the Presentation of Jesus – Dr. Arthur Just, 2/2/2012

todd — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:00:10 +0000

Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

todd — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:59:11 +0000

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1. Lessons Learned from Marshall McLuhan – Dr. Arthur Hunt, 2/1/2012

todd — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:05:01 +0000

Dr. Arthur Hunt of the University of Tennessee at Martin

2. Sermon Review: Jesus Casts Out an Unclean Spirit – Pr. James Douthwaite, 2/1/2012

todd — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:03:18 +0000

Pastor James Douthwaite of St. Athanasius Lutheran-Vienna, VA

Download a PDF of Pastor Douthwaite’s sermon

3. Is the Church Too Trusting? – Open Lines, 2/1/2012

todd — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:02:52 +0000

Audio Open Lines

4. Komen for the Cure Defunds Planned Parenthood – Kellie Fiedorek, 2/1/2012

todd — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:01:47 +0000

Kellie Fiedorek of Americans United for Life

Americans United for Life

5. The Theology of the Cross in Tragedy – Pr. Ed Engelbrecht, 2/1/2012

todd — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:01:02 +0000

Pastor Ed Engelbrecht of Concordia Publishing House

“Looking for the Miraculous in Tragic Events” by Ed Engelbrecht

todd — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:00:22 +0000

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1. A Man Requesting De-Baptism – Open Lines, 1/31/2012

todd — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:04:44 +0000

Audio Open Lines

2. The Resignation of a Pennsylvania State Welfare Advisor for Advocating for the Natural Family- Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 1/31/2012

todd — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:02:35 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

The Ruth Institute
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

3. Fat-Fighting Pastor has a Bod4God – Open Lines, 1/31/2012

todd — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:01:40 +0000

Audio Open Lines

4. Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 1/31/2012

todd — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:00:31 +0000

Audio Open Lines

todd — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:59:11 +0000

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1. Christians Being In, But Not Of the World – Scott Diekmann, 1/30/2012

todd — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:06:26 +0000

Scott Diekmann of “Stand Firm”

Stand Firm

2. New Resources for Issues, Etc. Listeners – Daniel Bergquist & Michael Patrick O’Connor, 1/30/2012

todd — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:05:29 +0000

Daniel Bergquist, Developer of the Issues, Etc. iPhone App
Michael O’Connor, Developer of the Issues, Etc. Android App

Get the Issues, Etc. iPhone App
Get the Issues, Etc. Android App

3. Jesus Heals the Paralyzed Man – Deaconess Pam Nielsen, 1/30/2012

todd — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:04:47 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

Building Homes and Hope in Haiti
Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

4. Radical Islam and Egypt – Robert Spencer, 1/30/2012

todd — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:03:20 +0000

Robert Spencer of Jihad Watch

Jihad Watch
“The Complete Infidel’s Guide to the Koran” by Robert Spencer

5. The Mayan Calendar & Doomsday Predicitons – Ken Samples, 1/30/2012

todd — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:01:19 +0000

Ken Samples of Reasons to Believe

Reasons to Believe
“A World of Difference: Putting Christian Truth-Claims to the Worldview Test” by Ken Samples
“Without a Doubt: Answering the 20 Toughest Faith Questions” by Ken Samples

todd — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:00:20 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Eve of Destruction” by Barry McGuire
“It’s the End of the World As We Know It” by R.E.M.
“There’s an App for That” by Platt Bridge
“Destroyer” by The Kinks

1. Listener Email, 1/27/2012

todd — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:05:07 +0000

Open Lines

2. Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week, 1/27/2012

todd — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:04:01 +0000

Open Lines

Jeff’s Pick: The World-Wide Wolfmueller
Todd’s Pick: We Are All Beggars

3. Media Coverage of Mitt Romney’s Tithe – Bobby Ross, Jr., 1/27/2012

todd — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:03:58 +0000

Bobby Ross, Jr. of GetReligion.org

1 Steven Furtick Preaching the Christian, not the Christ
2 Dr.Robert George, The Biggest Myth About Roe v. Wade
3 Dr. Gregory Schulz, Christian Suffering WINNER
4 Pr. Jim Roemke, John Chrysostom on the Transfiguration and the Cross

4. Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 1/27/2012

todd — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:02:25 +0000

Audio Open Lines

5. Issues, Etc. Soundbite of the Week, 1/27/2012

todd — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:01:43 +0000

Audio Open Lines

todd — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:00:09 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“The Best” by Tina Turner
“Hit Me” by Pat Benatar
“First One on the Blog” by Farewell
“Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure
“Vote” by Jerry McCain

Soundbite of the Week, 1/27/2012

todd — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:39:35 +0000

Soundbite of the Week

1 Steven Furtick Preaching the Christian, not the Christ
2 Dr.Robert George, The Biggest Myth About Roe v. Wade
3 Dr. Gregory Schulz, Christian Suffering
4 Pr. Jim Roemke, John Chrysostom on the Transfiguration and the Cross

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Soundbite 1 – Steven Furtick, Preaching the Christian, Not the Christ

todd — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:04:14 +0000

Soundbite 2 – Dr. Robert George, The Biggest Myth About Roe v. Wade

todd — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:03:18 +0000

Soundbite 3 – Dr. Gregory Schulz, Christian Suffering

todd — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:02:25 +0000

Soundbite 4 – Pr. Jim Roemke, John Chrysostom on the Transfiguration

todd — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:01:54 +0000

1. Matthew 17:1-9, The Transfiguration – Pastors’ Roundtable, 1/26/2012

todd — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:04:33 +0000

Pr. Randy Asburry of Hope Lutheran-St. Louis, MO
Pr. Jim Roemke of Good Shepherd Lutheran-Middleville, MI

“Can You Come to Jesus Without Church?” by Jonathan Fitzgerald

2. St. John Chrysostom – Dr. Bill Weinrich, 1/26/2012

todd — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:03:04 +0000

Dr. Bill Weinrich of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

3. The Video “Why I Hate Religion” – Jonathan Fitzgerald, 1/26/2012

todd — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:02:19 +0000

Jonathan Fitzgerald of Patrolmag.com

4. Titus – David Lewis, 1/26/2012

todd — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:01:23 +0000

Professor David Lewis of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO

todd — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:00:44 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

1. Sermon Review: Steven Furtick on The Power of Your Moment, 1/25/2012

todd — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:04:31 +0000

Audio Open Lines

2. Natural Marriage in Washington State – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 1/25/2012

todd — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:03:41 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

The Ruth Institute
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

3. The Intolerance of Seeker-Driven Leaders – Chris Rosebrough, 1/25/2012

todd — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:02:22 +0000

Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith

Fighting for the Faith

4. Feng Shui – Marcia Mantenegro, 1/25/2012

todd — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:01:19 +0000

Marcia Montenegro of Christian Answers for the New Age

“Feng Shui Decorating: New Dimensions in Design” by Marcia Montenegro
Christian Answers for the New Age

todd — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:00:21 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

1. The Conversion of St. Paul – Dr. Ken Schurb, 1/24/2012

todd — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:04:16 +0000

Dr. Ken Schurb of Zion Lutheran-Moberly, MO

2. Jesus Welcomes Little Children – Deaconess Pam Nielsen, 1/24/2012

todd — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:03:40 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

Project Clean Water
Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

3. Is Mormonism Christian? – Bill McKeever, 1/24/2012

todd — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:02:07 +0000

Bill McKeever of Mormonism Research Ministry

Mormonism Research Ministry
“Mormonism 101″ by Bill McKeever

4. Timothy – Dr. Jeff Kloha, 1/24/2012

todd — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:01:24 +0000

Dr. Jeff Kloha of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis

todd — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:00:20 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

1. Christian Stewardship of the Environment – Pr. Alan Kornacki, 1/23/2012

todd — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:06:50 +0000

Pastor Alan Kornacki of St.Peter Lutheran-Campbell Hill, IL

2. Media Coverage of Evangelical Voters in South Carolina – Sarah Pulliam Bailey, 1/23/2012

todd — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:05:05 +0000

Sarah Pulliam Bailey of Christianity Today

“The Unbearable Wrongness of Roe” by Michael Stokes Paulsen
“Embryo: A Defense of Human Life” by Robert George
“In Defense of Natural Law” by Robert George
space

3. Yahweh Groups – Bob Hunter, 1/23/2012

todd — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:04:46 +0000

Bob Hunter of the Christian Research Journal

4. A Legal Perspective on Roe v. Wade – Dr. Robert George, 1/23/2012

todd — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:03:55 +0000

Dr. Robert George of Princeton University

5. Feminists and Abortion – Serrin Foster, 1/23/2012

todd — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:02:47 +0000

Serrin Foster of Feminists for Life

Feminists for Life

6. The Book, “The Better Angels of Our Nature” – Dr. Angus Menuge, 1/23/2012

todd — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:01:58 +0000

Dr. Angus Menuge of Concordia University-Wisconsin

todd — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:00:52 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

1. Listener Email and Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 1/20/2012

todd — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:04:18 +0000

Open Lines

2. Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week, 1/20/2012

todd — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:03:25 +0000

Open Lines

Jeff’s Pick: Stand Firm
Todd’s Pick: Uneasy Priest

3. Christian Suffering – Dr. Gregory Schulz, 1/20/2012

todd — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:02:20 +0000

Dr. Gregory Schulz, author of “The Problem of Suffering: A Father’s Hope”

“The Problem of Suffering: A Father’s Hope” by Gregory Schulz

4. Soundbite of the Week, 1/20/2012

todd — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:01:08 +0000

Audio Open Lines

1 Scott Klusendorf, Why the Life Issue Is of First Importance in the Elections
2 Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, Jesus Calls Us Friends
3 Frank Turek, Responding to Leonard Pitts, Jr.’s Charge of Bigotry
4 Pr. Clint Poppe, What’s Wrong with the Term “Fully-Devoted Christ-Follower”? Winner

todd — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:00:35 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“E-Mail” by Melissa Ferrick
“In Your Letter” by REO Speedwagon
“The Best” by Tina Turner
“Hit Me” by Pat Benatar
“Did You Get My Message?” by Jason Mraz
“Why Haven’t I Heard from You” by Reba McEntire
“First One on the Blog” by Farewell
“Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure
“Vote” by Jerry McCain

Mark 1:14-20: Jesus Calls Begins His Ministry – Pastors’ Roundtable, 1/19/2012

todd — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:04:58 +0000

Pr. Michael Mohr of Grace Lutheran-Strasburg, IL
Pr. Clint Poppe of Good Shepherd Lincoln, NE

International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism & Human Rights
Books by Dr. John Warwick Montgomery

Is the Lord’s Prayer Christian Prayer? – Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, 1/19/2012

todd — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:03:36 +0000

Dr. John Warwick Montgomery of Patrick Henry College

Sarah, Wife of Abraham the Patriarch – Dr. Joel Heck, 1/19/2012

todd — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:02:02 +0000

Dr. Joel Heck of Concordia University-Texas

todd — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:01:54 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Follow Me” by Chicago
“Listen, God Is Calling” by Concordia Publishing House
“Hymn Preludes for the Liturgical Year for Organ” by James Warren
“Follow Me” by Paul McCartney
“Sara” by Starship

Five Questions Pro-Lifers Must Answer – Scott Klusendorf, 1/18/2012

todd — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:04:16 +0000

Scott Klusendorf of Life Training Institute

Life Training Institute
“The Case for Life” by Scott Klusendorf

Jesus Calls Matthew – Tom Nummela, 1/18/2012

todd — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:03:19 +0000

Tom Nummela of Concordia Publishing House

Growing in Christ

Responding to the “I Hate Religion” Video – Pr. Jonathan Fisk, 1/18/2012

todd — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:02:30 +0000

Pastor Jonathan Fisk of “Worldview Everlasting”

“Freestylin’: Jesus=Religion” by Jonathan Fisk

Responding to Leonard Pitts’ Charge of Bigotry – Frank Turek, 1/18/2012

todd — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:01:49 +0000

Frank Turek, author of ”Correct, Not Politically Correct”

“Correct, Not Politically Correct: How Same-Sex Marriage Hurts Everyone” by Frank Turek
CrossExamined

todd — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:00:47 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Losing My Religion” by R.E.M.
“Imagine” by John Lennon
“Lord, ‘Tis Not That I Did Choose Thee” by Concordia Publishing House
“Murder Incorporated” by Bruce Springsteen

Preaching – Pr. David Petersen, 1/17/2012

todd — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:05:38 +0000

Pastor David Petersen of Redeemer Lutheran-Ft. Wayne, IN

Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy

The Workplace Spirituality Movement – Jason Barker, 1/17/2012

todd — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:04:44 +0000

Jason Barker of Watchman Fellowship

Watchman Fellowship
“Is the Workplace Spirituality Movement Christian?” by Jason Barker

The Tactics of the Life-Style Left – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 1/17/2012

todd — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:03:52 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

The Ruth Institute
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

The Vocation of Friend – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, 1/17/2012

todd — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:01:20 +0000

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of Hope Lutheran-Aurora, CO

“The Vocation of Friend” by Bryan Wolfmueller

todd — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:00:58 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Friend” by Van Zant
“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” by Randy Newman
“Thank You for Being a Friend” by Andrew Gold
“I’ll Be There for You” by the Rembrandts

The Epiphany Hymn, “From God the Father, Virgin Born” – Dr. Arthur Just, 1/16/2012

todd — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:03:36 +0000

Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

“Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service” by Arthur Just
“Concordia Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:50″ by Arthur Just
“Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:50-24:53″ by Arthur Just

ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The Confession of Peter – Dr. James Voelz, 1/17/2012

todd — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:01:39 +0000

Dr. James Voelz of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO

todd — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:00:59 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

Listener Email and Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 1/13/2012

todd — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:05:20 +0000

Open Lines

Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week, 1/13/2012

todd — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:04:25 +0000

Open Lines

Jeff’s Pick: Incarnatus Est
Todd’s Pick: Cranach, a Blog of Veith

Marriage and Religious Freedom – Pr. Matt Harrison, 1/13/2012

todd — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:03:18 +0000

Pastor Matt Harrison, President of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Media Coverage of Tim Tebow, Rick Santorum & the Pope – Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, 1/13/2012

todd — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:02:32 +0000

Mollie Ziegler Hemingway of GetReligion.org

1 Oprah and Joel Osteen
2 Pr. Brent Kuhlman, The Baptism of Jesus
3 Chris Rosebrough on Ed Young, the Gospel & Christian Marriage Winner
4 Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, Katharine Jefferts Schori’s Selective Use of Scripture

Soundbite of the Week, 1/13/2012

todd — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:01:33 +0000

Audio Open Lines

todd — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:01:21 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“The Letter” by Joe Cocker
“Call and Answer” by Barenaked Ladies
“Telephone Song” by Stevie Ray Vaughn
“E-mail” by the Pet Shop Boys
“First One on the Blog” by Farewell
“Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure
“Vote” by Jerry McCain

John 1:43-51: Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael – Pastors’ Roundtable, 1/12/2012

todd — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:03:03 +0000

Pr. Michael Walther of Good Shepherd Lutheran-Collinsville, IL
Pr. Matt Reusch of Grace & Trinity Lutheran-Bear Creek, WI

International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism & Human Rights
Books by Dr. John Warwick Montgomery

Responding to Katharine Jefferts Schori – Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, 1/12/2012

todd — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:02:59 +0000

Dr. John Warwick Montgomery of Patrick Henry College

todd — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:01:03 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Follow Me” by Chicago
“By All Your Saints” by the Schola Cantorum of St. Peter’s in the Loop
“You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
“Love is My Religion” by Ziggy Marley
“Relative” by Gavin DeGraw

Sermon Review: The Baptism of Jesus – Pr. Brent Kuhlman, 1/11/2012

todd — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:04:26 +0000

Audio Open Lines

“Gift Jesus in the Jordan” by Brent Kuhlman

Christian Overstatement – Pr. Burnell Eckardt, 1/11/2012

todd — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:03:02 +0000

Pastor Burnell Eckardt Jr. of Gottesdienst

Gottesdienst

Early Marriage and Teen Pregnancy – Frederica Mathewes-Green, 1/11/2012

todd — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:02:30 +0000

Frederica Mathewes-Green of National Review Online

Frederica Mathewes-Green’s Blog
“Let’s Have More Teen Pregnancy” by Frederica Mathewes Green

The Worldview of Lady GaGa – Dr. Doug Groothuis, 1/11/2012

todd — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:01:43 +0000

Dr. Douglas Groothuis of Denver Seminary

“Christian Apologetics” by Doug Groothuis

todd — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:00:06 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Born This Way” by Lady GaGa
“The Edge of Glory” by Lady GaGa
“Marry the Night” by Lady GaGa
“Find Me a Preacher” by Trace Adkins

The Pastor and the Life Issue – Dr. James Lamb, 1/10/2012

todd — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:04:41 +0000

Dr. James Lamb of Lutherans for Life

Lutherans for Life

The Cappadocain Fathers – Dr. Bill Weinrich, 1/10/2012

todd — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:03:21 +0000

Dr. Bill Weinrich of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

Sonograms & Abortion in Texas – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 1/10/2012

todd — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:02:53 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

The Ruth Institute
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

Oprah Interviews Joel Osteen – 1/10/2012

todd — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:01:02 +0000

Audio Open Lines

todd — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:00:53 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

Ed Young, Jr.’s Second Sexperiment – Chris Rosebrough, 1/9/2012

todd — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:04:56 +0000

Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith

Fighting for the Faith

Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael – Deaconess Pam Nielsen, 1/9/2012

todd — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:03:19 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bulletin Insert
Growing in Christ

The Wise Men – Dr. Paul Maier, 1/9/2012

todd — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:02:15 +0000

Dr. Paul Maier of Western Michigan University

“The Constantine Codex” by Paul Maier

todd — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:01:51 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

Issues, Etc. Encore: The Baptism of Jesus – Dr. Arthur Just, 1/6/2012

todd — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:05:47 +0000

Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

““Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service” by Arthur Just
“Concordia Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:50″ by Arthur Just
“Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:50-24:53″ by Arthur Just

Listener Email, 1/6/2012

todd — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:04:56 +0000

Open Lines

Issues, Etc. Blog of the Week, 1/6/2012

todd — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:03:29 +0000

Open Lines

Jeff’s Pick: We Are All Beggars
Todd’s Pick: Authentic Frontier Gibberish

Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 1/6/2012

todd — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:02:03 +0000

Audio Open Lines

Issues, Etc. Soundbite of the YEAR, 1/6/2012

todd — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:00:02 +0000

Audio Open Lines

1 Pr. Heath Curtis, Why Stick to the Lectionary?
2 Michael & Katie Schuermann, What Barren Couples Need to Know
3 Pr. Jim Roemke, The Calvinist Upside-Down View of the Lord’s Supper
4 Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller, Rick Warren’s Backward View of Worship Winner

todd — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:59:42 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play
“Hit Me” by Pat Benatar
“First One on the Blog” by Farewell
“Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure
“Vote” by Jerry McCain

Luke 2:41-52, The Boy Jesus in the Temple – Pastors’ Roundtable, 1/5/2012

todd — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:02:07 +0000

Pr. Kirk Clayton of Zion Lutheran-Mascoutah, IL
Pr. Burnell Eckardt of St. Paul Lutheran-Kewanee, IL

We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God: Hymns of Stephen Starke

The Epiphany Season – Pr. Will Weedon, 1/5/2012

todd — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:01:41 +0000

Pastor Will Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran-Hamel, IL

Hymns of Faith CD

todd — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:00:03 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

The Christmas Hymn, “O Sing of Christ” – Pr. Stephen Starke, 1/4/2012

todd — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:03:06 +0000

Pastor Stephen Starke of St. John Lutheran-Bay City, MI

The Top Ten Religion Stories of 2011 – Terry Mattingly, 1/4/2012

todd — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:02:49 +0000

Terry Mattingly of Scripps Howard News Service

Terry Mattingly On Religion
“Pop Goes Religion” by Terry Mattingly
GetReligion.org

The Episcopal Church and Its Future – Katharine Jefferts Schori, 1/4/2012

todd — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:01:52 +0000

Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church USA

todd — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:00:29 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

The Iowa Caucuses – Mark Hemingway, 1/3/2012

todd — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:04:01 +0000

Mark Hemingway of The Weekly Standard

Mark Hemingway’s Columns

The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus – Deaconess Pam Nielsen, 1/3/2012

todd — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:03:54 +0000

Deaconess Pam Nielsen of Witness, Mercy, Life Together

Flood Relief in Philippines
1001 Orphans
Growing in Christ

The Privatization of Marriage – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 1/3/2012

todd — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:02:52 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute

The Ruth Institute
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

Christian Vocation, Part 5: Youth, Widows and Everyone – Pr. Peter Bender, 1/3/2012

todd — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:01:06 +0000

Pastor Peter Bender of Peace Lutheran-Sussex, WI

todd — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:00:11 +0000

Bump music from today’s show:

“Viva la Vida” by Cold Play

Issues, Etc. Christmas Season Classics and Encores

todd — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:25:13 +0000

Listen Here

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Christian Vocation, Part 4: Employers & Employees – Pr. Peter Bender, 12/30/2011

todd — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:51:41 +0000

Pastor Peter Bender of Peace Lutheran-Sussex, WI

ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The New Year from the Perspective of the Old Testament – Dr. Ken Schurb, 12/30/2011

todd — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:50:43 +0000

Dr. Ken Schurb of Zion Lutheran-Moberly, MO

Christian Vocation, Part 3: Husbands, Wives, Parents & Children – Pr. Peter Bender, 12/28/2011

todd — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:49:57 +0000

Pastor Peter Bender of Peace Lutheran-Sussex, WI

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” by Charles Wesley
“Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service” by Arthur Just
“Concordia Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:50″ by Arthur Just
“Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:50-24:53″ by Arthur Just

ISSUES, ETC ENCORE: The Christmas Hymn, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” – Dr. Arthur Just, 12/29/2011

todd — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:49:21 +0000

Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN

Christian Vocation, Part 2: Civil Authorities & Citizens – Pr. Peter Bender, 12/28/2011

todd — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:48:18 +0000

Pastor Peter Bender of Peace Lutheran-Sussex, WI

ISSUES, ETC. ENCORE: The First Christmas – Dr. Norman Nagel, 12/28/2011

todd — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:47:29 +0000

Dr. Norman Nagel of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO

Christian Vocation, Part 1: Bishops, Pastors & the Laity – Pr. Peter Bender, 12/27/2011

todd — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:46:13 +0000

Pastor Peter Bender of Peace Lutheran-Sussex, WI