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Broadcast Transcripts with Dr. Ken Schurb regarding President Gerald Kieschnick's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance
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• Questions for Dr. Kieschnick's Task Force
Week of June 29th - July 3rd
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
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A Review of the Issues, Etc. One-Year Anniversary Open House |
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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:
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The Religions of Hollywood Rich Abanes Author "Religions of the Stars" Further Resources & Reading:
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
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Issues, Etc. Comment Line: What Does Issues, Etc. Mean to You? |
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Washington Update Rep. John Shimkus |
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Mercy Rev. Matt Harrison of LCMS World Relief Further Resources & Reading:
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Monday, June 29th, 2009
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Chivalry Brad Miner Author "The Compleat Gentleman" Further Resources & Reading:
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The Historical Reliability of the Gospels Mark Pierson of Concordia Theological Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
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An Update on Todd Bentley and the Lakeland Outpouring Warren Cole Smith of World magazine Further Resources & Reading:
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A Contemporary of Charles Darwin Dr. John Morris of the Institute for Creation Research Further Resources & Reading:
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Week of June 22nd - 26th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller on "Church Consultants"
Soundbite 2 - Brigitte Gabriel on "What Drives Iranian Politics"
Soundbite 3 - Pastor Daniel Deutschlander on "The Hidden God"
Soundbite 4 - Jon and Kate Gosselin on "Their Crazy Life"
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
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The UCC General Synod David Runnion-Bareford of Biblical Witness Fellowship |
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Jeremiah Dr. Andrew Steinmann of Concordia University Chicago Further Resources & Reading:
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A New Report on Megachurches Scott Thumma of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research Michael Spencer of InternetMonk.Com Further Resources & Reading:
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Thursday, June 25th, 2009
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The Presentation of the Augsburg Confession Lutheran Historian Dr. Martin Noland
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Men, Women & Scripture Sandra Ostapowich of Mount Olive Lutheran Church-Loveland, CO
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The Hymn "The Tree of Life" Rev. Stephen Starke of St. John Lutheran Church-Bay City, MI |
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
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Health Care James Lansberry of Samaritan Ministries International
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The Great Commission Rev. John Moe of St. Johns Lutheran Church-Rosemount, MO
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Issues, Etc. Comment Line |
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The Formation of a New Anglican Province in North America Father Daryl Fenton of the Anglican Church in North America |
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Narcissism & Reality TV Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
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The Theology of the Cross Rev. Daniel Deutschlander Author "The Theology of the Cross"
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Evangelism Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller of Hope Lutheran Church-Aurora, CO
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The Separation of Jon & Kate Gosselin Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute
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The Nativity of John the Baptist Dr Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN |
Monday, June 22nd, 2009
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Lessons to Learn from a 19th Century Moral Crusader Dr. Allan Carlson of the Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society
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An Alleged Quote Attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi Mark Galli of Christianity Today magazine
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The Future of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" |
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Fatherhood & Atheism Dr. Paul Vitz of New York University
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Week of June 15th - 19th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Dr. Carl Fickenscher on "Jesus' Active and Passive Obedience"
Soundbite 2 - Pastor Jonathan Fisk "If Your Pastor Preaches 'How-To' Sermons"
Soundbite 3 - Greg Koukl on "President Obama's Cloning Policy"
Soundbite 4 - Warren Cole Smith on "Who Chooses the Songs for Contemporary Worship?"
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
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Fallout from the Iranian Presidential Election Brigette Gabriel Author "They Must Be Stopped"
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Thursday, June 18th, 2009
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The Augsburg Confession: Marriage of Priests & Monastic Vows Rev. Joel Baseley Emmanuel Lutheran Church-Dearborn, MI Rev. Steven Theiss St. Paul Lutheran Church-Columbia, IL Rev. Charles Henrickson St. Matthew Lutheran Church-Bonne Terre, MO Further Resources & Reading:
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The Feminist Establishment & Male Chauvinism Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
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Judgment Day Dr. Louis Brighton of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO Further Resources & Reading:
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
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The Jesus of Islam Dr. Adam Francisco of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN |
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Lutheranism & The Civil War Lutheran Historian Dr. Martin Noland |
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The Trouble with Social Conservatives Maggie Gallagher of the National Organization for Marriage
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Boys & Fatherhood Dr. Meg Meeker Author "Boys Should Be Boys"
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The Movie "Angels & Demons," The Killing of Abortionists & Media Coverage of Ukraine's Day of Remembrance for Victims of Political Repression Terry Mattingly of Scripps Howard News Service
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
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Children & Worship Cantor Phil Magness of Bethany Lutheran Church-Naperville, IL
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American Christian Funding to Jewish Settlers Dr. Kim Riddlebarger of The White Horse Inn
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Pop American Christianity Warren Cole Smith Author "A Lover's Quarrel with the Evangelical Church"
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Soulforce: A Religious Gay Activist Group Joe Dallas of Genesis Counseling
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Monday, June 15th, 2009
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Church Architecture Rev. James Wetzstein of Valparaiso University
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Issues, Etc. Comment Line |
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Iran's Presidential Election Robert Spencer of Jihad Watch
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The Importance of Fathers Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute
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Responsible Science & Embryonic Stem Cell Research Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason Further Resources & Reading:
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Week of June 8th - 12th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Pastor Peter Bender on "Honor Your Father and Mother"
Soundbite 2 - Pastor George Borghardt "Talking to Teens About Sex"
Soundbite 3 - Pastor Wil Weedon on "The Chief End of Man is To Glorify God"
Soundbite 4 - Dr. Lawrence White on "Abortion is Morally Unique"
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Friday, June 12th, 2009
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Media Coverage of George Tiller's Murder Mollie Ziegler Hemingway of GetReligion.Org
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The Commandment: You Shall Not Covet Dr. Carl Fickenscher of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN Further Resources & Reading:
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Thursday, June 11th, 2009
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The Augsburg Confession: Good Works Rev. Jonathan Fisk St. John Lutheran Church-Springfield, PA Rev. Jon Furgeson Peace Lutheran Church-St. Louis, MO Rev. Tim Landskroener Epiphany Lutheran Church-St. Louis, MO Further Resources & Reading:
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The Commandment: You Shall Not Give False Testimony Against Your Neighbor Dr. Steven Hein of the Concordia Institute for Christian Studies Further Resources & Reading:
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
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Responding to Evangelical Proof Texts: Matthew 6:5-8 Rev. Brent McGuire of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church-Dallas, TX |
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Worship Wars Rev. Burnell Eckardt of Gottesdienst Journal
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The Commandment: You Shall Not Steal Rev. Matt Harrison of LCMS World Relief and Human Care Further Resources & Reading:
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President Gerald Kieschnick's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance Dr. Ken Schurb of Zion Lutheran Church-Moberly, MO Further Resources & Reading:
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
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Audio Open Lines: Reaction to the Murder of George Tiller |
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Issues, Etc. Comment Line |
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Cohabitation Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute
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The Commandment: You Shall Not Commit Adultery Rev. George Borghardt of St. Mark Lutheran Church-Conroe, TX Further Resources & Reading:
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Monday, June 8th, 2009
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The Athanasian Creed Rev. Wil Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL Further Resources & Reading:
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President Obama's Speech to the Muslim World Dr. Alvin Schmidt of Illinois College Further Resources & Reading:
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The Commandment: You Shall Not Kill Dr. Laurence White of Our Savior Lutheran Church-Houston, TX Further Resources & Reading:
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Week of June 1st - 5th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Pastor Bill Cwirla on "When You Don't Keep the Second Commandment"
Soundbite 2 - Dr. John Warwick Montgomery on "George Tiller's Murderer"
Soundbite 3 - Pastor David Jay Webber on "Eastern Orthodoxy and Charismatics"
Soundbite 4 - Dr. David Wells on "Evangelicals Accommodating the Culture"
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Friday, June 5th, 2009
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Eighth Century Bishop, Missionary & Martyr Boniface Dr. Matt Phillips |
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The Commandment: Honor Your Father & Your Mother Rev. Peter Bender of the Concordia Catechetical Academy Further Resources & Reading:
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Thursday, June 4th, 2009
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The Augsburg Confession: Free Will & The Cause of Sin Rev. Al Lunneberg Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word-Rochester Hills, MI Rev. Heath Curtis Trinity Lutheran Church-Worden, IL Rev. Peter Kirby Zion Lutheran Church-Carlinville, IL Further Resources & Reading:
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Double Standards for Judicial Nominees Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
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The Commandment: Remember the Sabbath Day by Keeping It Holy Dr. Andrew Steinmann of Concordia University Chicago Further Resources & Reading:
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
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Eastern Orthodoxy: Strengths & Weaknesses Rev. David Jay Webber of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Scottsdale, AZ & Sun of Righteousness Lutheran Church-Queen Creek, AZ Further Resources & Reading:
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The Commandment: You Shall Not Misuse the Name of the Lord Your God Rev. Bill Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church-Hacienda Heights, CA Further Resources & Reading:
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
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Eastern Orthodoxy: Orthodoxy Today Rev. David Jay Webber of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Scottsdale, AZ & Sun of Righteousness Lutheran Church-Queen Creek, AZ Further Resources & Reading:
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The Murder of George Tiller Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute |
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The Commandment: You Shall Have No Other Gods Dr. Ken Schurb of Zion Lutheran Church-Moberly, MO Further Resources & Reading:
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Monday, June 1st, 2009
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The Killing of an Abortion Clinic Doctor in Kansas Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason Further Resources & Reading:
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Eastern Orthodoxy: The Pelagian Controversy Rev. David Jay Webber of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Scottsdale, AZ & Sun of Righteousness Lutheran Church-Queen Creek, AZ Further Resources & Reading:
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The Killing of Abortionists Dr. John Warwick Montgomery of Patrick Henry College Further Resources & Reading:
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Week of May 25th - 29th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Pastor Daniel Preus on "Have You Found Jesus?"
Soundbite 2 - Colleen Carroll Campbell on "What President Obama Got from Notre Dame"
Soundbite 3 - Dr. Arthur Just on "The Main Word in Worship"
Soundbite 4 - Dr. Robert Gagnon on "Hate Crime Laws Aren't About Hate or Crime"
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Friday, May 29th, 2009
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Roman Catholic Teachings Since 1,000 A.D. Dr. Kent Burreson of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO |
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A Civil Unions Bill in Illinois David Smith of the Illinois Family Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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Thursday, May 28th, 2009
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The Augsburg Confession: Christ's Return to Judgment Rev. Doug Gaunt Trinity Lutheran Church in Orchard Farms, MO Rev. Mark Buetow Bethel Lutheran Church-Du Quoin, IL Rev. Thomas Messer Peace Lutheran Church-Alma, MI Further Resources & Reading:
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Physician Assisted Suicide Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
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The First Pentecost Dr Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN Further Resources & Reading:
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
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Lutheranism in America President Mark Schroeder of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod |
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Prayer Rev. Tim Pauls of Higher Things' magazine Further Resources & Reading:
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The Decline of American Evangelicalism Dr. David Wells of Gordon Conwell Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
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President Gerald Kieschnick's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance Dr. Ken Schurb of Zion Lutheran Church-Moberly, MO Further Resources & Reading:
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President Obama's Nominee for Supreme Court Dr. Robert George of Princeton University Further Resources & Reading:
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California Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute |
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The Book of Amos Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO Further Resources & Reading:
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Monday, May 25th, 2009
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The Apostles' Creed Rev. Erik Rottmann of Good News magazine |
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Worship Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
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Friday, May 22nd, 2009
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Race, Gender & Homosexual Behavior Dr. Robert Gagnon of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
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An Ascension Day Sermon Rev. George Borghardt Further Resources & Reading:
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Thursday, May 21st, 2009
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The Augsburg Confession: Civil Affairs Rev. Scott Murray Memorial Lutheran Church-Houston, TX Rev. Michael Kumm Trinity Lutheran Church-Millstadt, IL Rev. Michael Walther Good Shepherd Lutheran Church-Collinsville, IL Further Resources & Reading:
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Fourth Century Emperor Constantine & His Mother Helena Rev. David Petersen of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Fort Wayne, IN Further Resources & Reading:
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Media Coverage of President Obama's Commencement Address at Notre Dame Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
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The Ascension of Christ Dr. Richard Shuta of Concordia University-Ann Arbor, MI |
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
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Christ-Centered Theology: Conversion Rev. Daniel Preus of Luther Academy Further Resources & Reading:
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The Trinity Rev. David Petersen of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Fort Wayne, IN Further Resources & Reading:
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The Secularization of Christian Higher Education Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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The Science of Spirituality Dr. Angus Menuge of Concordia University Wisconsin Further Resources & Reading:
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
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A Fossil Find of the Alleged Missing Link in Human Evolution Dr. David Menton of Answers in Genesis Further Resources & Reading:
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Adoption Dr. Russell Moore of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
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Monday, May 18th, 2009
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The Gospel of Relationship Rev. Paul Schlueter of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Milford Center, OH Further Resources & Reading:
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Prudence & Public Policy Clarke Forsythe of Americans United for Life Further Resources & Reading:
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Is Islam a Religion of Peace? Robert Spencer of Jihad Watch Further Resources & Reading:
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President Obama's Abortion Comments During a Commencement Address Scott Klusendorf of Life Training Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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Week of April May 11th - 15th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - James White on "The Danger of King James Onlyism"
Soundbite 2 - Pastor Ben Ball on "Why Pastors Wear Vestments"
Soundbite 3 - Pastor Jay Reinke on "Serving Prisoners with the Gospel"
Soundbite 4 - Pastor Will Weedon on "What Does It Say When the Praise Band Is Up Front?"
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Friday, May 15th, 2009
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Handel's Messiah Dr. Joseph Herl of Concordia University Nebraska |
Thursday, May 14th, 2009
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The Augsburg Confession: Ecclesiastical Usages, Worship of Saints & Distinction of Meats Rev. Waldemar Vinovskis Concordia Lutheran Church-Macungie, PA Rev. Kirk Clayton Zion Lutheran Church-Mascoutah, IL Rev. Fred Baue Bethany Lutheran Church-Bethany Lutheran Church-Fairview Heights, IL Further Resources & Reading:
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President Obama's Commencement Speech at Notre Dame Terry Mattingly of Scripps Howard News Service Further Resources & Reading:
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"Angels & Demons" by Dan Brown Dr. Peter Lillback of Westminster Theological Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
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Christ-Centered Theology: Baptism & The Lord's Supper Rev. Daniel Preus of Luther Academy Further Resources & Reading:
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Responding to Evangelical Proof Texts: Acts 2:38 Rev. Steven Parks of University Hills Lutheran Church-Denver, CO |
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Justice Souter's Retirement from the Supreme Court & Same-Sex Marriage & The Law Ed Meese of the Heritage Foundation |
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The Creation & Evolution Debate Ron Rhodes of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries Further Resources & Reading:
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
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Contemplative & Theophostic Prayer Bob Dewaay of Critical Issues Commentary Further Resources & Reading:
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Prison Ministry Rev. Jay Reinke of Concordia Lutheran Church-Williston, ND |
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Same-Sex Marriage Maggie Gallagher of the National Organization for Marriage Further Resources & Reading:
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Hooking Up Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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Audio Open Lines: Christianity & Torture |
Monday, May 11th, 2009
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A New Poll on Evangelicals & The Environment Dr. Cal Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation Further Resources & Reading:
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Motherhood Rev. David Shadday of St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Indianapolis, IN |
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Ninth Century Missionaries to the Slavs Cyril & Methodius Rev. Greg Alms of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Catawba, NC Further Resources & Reading:
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Week of April May 4th - 8th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Bishop Gene Robinson on "The Rapid Advance of Gay Marriage"
Soundbite 2 - Os Guinness on "Is Civility Compromise?"
Soundbite 3 - Colleen Carroll Campbell on "Why They May Be Gay; But They're Not Happy"
Soundbite 4 - Dr. T. David Gordon on "What's Missing in Preaching Today"
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Friday, May 8th, 2009
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Working Mothers Suzanne Venker Author "7 Myths of Working Mothers" Further Resources & Reading:
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The Influence of Christianity on Motherhood Dr. Alvin Schmidt of Illinois College Further Resources & Reading:
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Motherhood, Feminism & Public Policy Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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Thursday, May 7th, 2009
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The Augsburg Confession: Ecclesiastical Order & Power Rev. Ben Ball St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Brookfield, IL Rev. Bruce Keseman Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church-Freeburg, IL Rev. Fred Baue Bethany Lutheran Church-Bethany Lutheran Church-Fairview Heights, IL Further Resources & Reading:
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Narcissism & American Culture Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
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Things We See in Church Rev. Wil Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL Further Resources & Reading:
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
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Christ-Centered Theology: Law & Gospel Rev. Daniel Preus of Luther Academy Further Resources & Reading:
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Same-Sex Marriage Victories in Maine & Washington, D.C. Peter Sprigg of the Family Research Council Further Resources & Reading:
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An Informed Consent Bill in the Missouri Senate Pam Fichter of Missouri Right to Life |
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The King James Only Controversy James White of Alpha & Omega Ministries Further Resources & Reading:
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Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
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16th Century Ruler Frederick the Wise, 19th Century Pastor & Missionary Friedrich Wyneken & First President of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod C.F.W. Walther Lutheran Historian Dr. Martin Noland |
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Audio Open Lines: Bishop Gene Robinson & Same-Sex Marriage |
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The Media & Modern Preaching Dr. T. David Gordon of Grove City College Further Resources & Reading:
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"Angels & Demons," Church & The Media, Postmodern Nuns & Baptist Spirituality Terry Mattingly of Scripps Howard News Service Further Resources & Reading:
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Monday, May 4th, 2009
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Scientology Rev. Joseph Fisher of Pilgrim Lutheran Church-West Bend, WI |
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Audio Open Lines: Swine Flu & The Common Cup |
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Pursuing Civility in a Post Christian Age Os Guinness Author "The Case for Civility" Further Resources & Reading:
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Friday, May 1st, 2009
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The Retirement of Justice David Souter Phyllis Schlafly of Eagle Forum Further Resources & Reading:
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Christian Apologetics: Defending the Christian Faith Dr. Korey Maas of Concordia University Irvine Further Resources & Reading:
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Saint Philip & Saint James Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN |
Thursday, April 30th, 2009
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The Augsburg Confession: The Use of the Sacraments, Both Kinds in the Sacrament & The Mass Rev. Charlie Henrickson St. Matthew Lutheran Church-Bonne Terre, MO Rev. David Boisclair Faith & Bethesda Lutheran Churches-St. Louis, MO Rev. Mark Bestul of Calvary Lutheran Church-Elgin, IL Further Resources & Reading:
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Miss California & The Intolerance of Gay Rights Activists Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
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Classical Christian Worship Rev. Bill Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church-Hacienda Heights, CA Further Resources & Reading:
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
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Atheism & Islam Dr. Adam Francisco of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN Further Resources & Reading:
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Ancient Christians in India Dr. Victor Raj of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO |
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Classical Education Dr. Steven Hein of the Concordia Institute for Christian Studies Further Resources & Reading:
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Washington Update Rep. John Shimkus |
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
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The Christian Mind Dr. Angus Menuge of Concordia University Wisconsin Further Resources & Reading:
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The Presbyterian Church USA & Homosexuality Alan Wisdom of the Institute on Religion and Democracy Further Resources & Reading:
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Gay Marriage in Iowa Mike Hartwig of the Iowa Family Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
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The Word Faith Movement Bob Liichow of Discernment Ministry International |
Monday, April 27th, 2009
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The Veto of a Late-Term Abortion Bill by Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius Mary Kay Culp of Kansans for Life Joy Yearout of the Susan B. Anthony List
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Objective & Subjective Justification Rev. Rolf Preus of First American Church in Mayville, ND, Grace Lutheran-Cookston, MN & First Evanger Church-Fertile, MN Further Resources & Reading:
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An ABC News/Washington Post Poll on How Americans View Islam Dr. Alvin Schmidt of Illinois College Further Resources & Reading:
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Resurrection vs. Reincarnation Dr. Ken Samples of Reasons to Believe Further Resources & Reading:
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Week of April 20th to April 24th
Vote Ahead of Time for Issues, Etc.™ Soundbite of the Week
Soundbite 1 - Pastor Charlie Henrickson and Pastor Robert Niehus on "When Your Pastor Won't Hear Your Confession"
Soundbite 2 - Miss California on "Gay Marriage"
Soundbite 3 - Dr. Cal Beisner on "Should Christians Participate in Earth Day?"
Soundbite 4 - Scott Klusendorf on "Why Pro-Lifers Should Go Visual"
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Friday, April 24th, 2009
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The Eastern & Western Church Calendars Dr. Kent Burreson of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO |
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A Scholar's Look at the Resurrection of Christ Bishop N.T. Wright Further Resources & Reading:
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Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
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The Augsburg Confession: Repentance Rev. George Borghardt St. Mark Lutheran Church-Conroe, TX Rev. Mark Nebel St. John's Lutheran Church-Redbud, IL Rev. Tony Troup Immanuel Lutheran Church-Waterloo, IL Further Resources & Reading:
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The Next Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Louis & An FDA Decision to Allow 17-Year-Olds to Buy Plan B Without a Doctor's Prescription Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
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Prayer Dr. Andrew Steinmann of Concordia University Chicago Further Resources & Reading:
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
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Spirituality Dr. John Kleinig of Australian Lutheran College Further Resources & Reading:
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Earth Day, Christianity & The Environment Dr. Cal Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation Further Resources & Reading:
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A Name Change for the Worldwide Church of God Gretchen Passantino of Answers in Action Further Resources & Reading:
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Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
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The Announcement of the Next Roman Catholic Archbishop of St. Louis Dr. James Hitchcock of St. Louis University |
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A Sermon Preached by Rev. Steven Parks About Doubting Thomas Rev. Steven Parks of University Hills Lutheran Church-Denver, CO |
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Anselm of Canterbury Dr. Matthew Phillips of Concordia University Nebraska |
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The Easter Hymn "Joy to the Heart" Rev. Wil Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL Further Resources & Reading:
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Monday, April 20th, 2009
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Equipping Pro-Life Christians: Making a Difference Scott Klusendorf of Life Training Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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Martin Luther's Pastor Johannes Bugenhagen Rev. Dennis Marzolf of Bethany Lutheran College |
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Invitro Fertilization Dr. Gene Rudd of the Christian Medical Assocation Further Resources & Reading:
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Audio Open Lines: The GOP and Gay Marriage |
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A Statement Made by Miss California About Gay Marriage & A Recent Ellen Goodman Column on Gay Marriage Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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Week of April 13th to April 17th
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Soundbite 1 - Dr. Carl Fickenscher on "Who is Jesus' Greatest Betrayer?"
Soundbite 2 - Dr. Robert George on "What Gay Couples Do in Their Bedrooms is No One's Business"
Soundbite 3 - Dr. John Warwick Montgomery on "Why Belief Must Be Based on Fact"
Soundbite 4 - Scott Klusendorf on "Do Pro-Lifers Focus Too Narrowly on the Unborn?"
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Friday, April 17th, 2009
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Tolerance Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason Further Resources & Reading:
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009
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The Augsburg Confession: Confession Rev. Charles Henrickson St. Matthew Lutheran Church-Bonne Terre, MO Rev. Randy Asburry Hope Lutheran Church-St. Louis, MO Rev. Robert Niehus Christ Lutheran Church-Oak Park, IL Further Resources & Reading:
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The Crisis in Mainline Christianity Bill Murchison of Baylor University Further Resources & Reading:
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Reproductive Technologies & Children's Rights Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
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Gay Marriage Dr. Albert Mohler of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
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The Impact of the Income Tax on Traditional Families Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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Gay Marriage Victories in Vermont & Iowa Dr. Robert George of Princeton University Further Resources & Reading:
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The Easter Hymn "Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN Further Resources & Reading:
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
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Audio Open Lines: Rick Warren on Prop 8 & Is America a Christian Nation? |
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The Resurrection of Christ Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN |
Monday, April 13th, 2009
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An Easter Sermon Preached by Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller of Hope Lutheran Church-Auroro, CO
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Equipping Pro-Life Christians: Answering Objections Persuasively Scott Klusendorf of Life Training Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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Answering Objections to the Bodily Resurrection of Christ Dr. John Warwick Montgomery of Patrick Henry College Further Resources & Reading:
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Week of April 6th to April 10th
Good Friday, April 10th, 2009
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Meditating on the Passion of Christ Rev. Paul McCain of Concordia Publishing House Further Resources & Reading:
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Christ's Seven Dying Words from the Cross Rev. Bill Cwirla of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church-Hacienda Heights, CA Further Resources & Reading:
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Maundy Thursday, April 9th, 2009
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The Passion of Christ in the Psalms Dr. Tim Saleska of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO |
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The Last Supper Dr. Carl Fickenscher of Conordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
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The Humiliation & Exaltation of Christ Dr. Steven Hein of the Concordia Instittute for Christian Studies Further Resources & Reading:
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
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Passover Seders Dr. Dan Gard of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN Further Resources & Reading:
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The Church's Observance of Holy Week Rev. Wil Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL Further Resources & Reading:
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Monday, April 6th, 2009
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Equipping Pro-Life Christians: Establishing a Foundation Scott Klusendorf of Life Training Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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16th Century Artists Lucas Cranach & Albrecht Durer Dr. Gene Edward Veith of Patrick Henry College Further Resources & Reading:
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The Events of Holy Week Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN |
Week of March 30th to April 3rd
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Soundbite 1 - Dr. Louis Brighton on "What If I Don't Believe in Hell?"
Soundbite 2 - Pastor Michael Walther on "How Often Should We Receive the Lord's Supper?"
Soundbite 3 - Dr. James Nestigen on "Homosexual Desires Turned Into an Entitlement"
Soundbite 4 - Mark Driscoll on "How the Belief in Satan Relates to the Gospel"
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Senate Confirmation Hearings for Secretary of Health & Human Services Nominee Kathleen Sebelius Wendi Wright of Concerned Women for America Further Resources & Reading:
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Iowa Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage Bryan English of the Iowa Family Policy Center |
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Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
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The Augsburg Confession: The Lord's Supper Rev. John Frahm Gloria Christi Lutheran Church-Greeley, CO Rev. Michael Walther Good Shepherd Lutheran Church-Collinsville, IL Rev. Warren Woerth Good Shepherd Lutheran Church-Arnold, MO Further Resources & Reading:
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Audio Open Lines: ABC Nightline Debate on "Does Satan Exist" |
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A U.N. Resolution on Freedom of Religion Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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Responding to Evangelical Proof Texts: Matthew 6:7 Rev. Steven Parks of University Hills Lutheran Church-Denver, CO |
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Dealing with an Unplanned Pregnancy Heather Ruesch Further Resources & Reading:
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Reaching the Next Generation of Women Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
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Sacraments & The Incarnation Rev. Mark Nuckols of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Austin, TX |
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First Century Jewish Historian Flavius Josephus Dr. Ben Witherington of Asbury Theological Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
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Eternal Punishment Dr. Louis Brighton of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO Further Resources & Reading:
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Monday, March 30th, 2009
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Equipping Pro-Life Christians: Clarifying the Debate Scott Klusendorf of Life Training Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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President Obama's Nominee to Head the White House Office of Legal Counsel Marjorie Dannensfelser of the Susan B. Anthony List Further Resources & Reading:
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A New Report on Human Sexuality Issued by a Task Force of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Dr. James Nestingen of Luther Seminary |
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The Flooding in North Dakota Rev. Carlos Hernandez of LCMS World Relief Further Resources & Reading:
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Week of March 23rd to March 27th
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Soundbite 1 - Dr. John Mark Reynolds on “Is Rush Limbaugh's Worldview Christian?”
Soundbite 2 - Pastor Mark Nuckols on “We Believe the Same Thing; We Just Express It Differently”
Soundbite 3 - Wesley Smith on “The Editorial Double Standard on Medical Autonomy”
Soundbite 4 - Dr. Leon Kass on “President Obama Turns His Back on Ethical Stem Cell Research”
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Planned Parenthood Award Given to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Notre Dame Inviting President Obama to Give the Commencement Speech & Privatizing Marriage Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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Worldviews: Islam Dr. Ken Samples of Reasons to Believe Further Resources & Reading:
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Thursday, March 26th, 2009
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The Augsburg Confession: Baptism Rev. Michael Kumm of Trinity Lutheran Church-Millstadt, IL Rev. Brian Holle of Messiah Lutheran Church-Lebanon, IL Rev. Keith GeRue of Trinity Lutheran Church-Girard, IL Further Resources & Reading:
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Comments Made by Pope Benedict About Condoms & the AIDS Crisis in Africa Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
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Worldviews: Eastern Mysticism Dr. Ken Samples of Reasons to Believe Further Resources & Reading:
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
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Gospel Reductionism Rev. Scott Murray of Memorial Lutheran Church-Houston, TX Further Resources & Reading:
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The Bible & Homosexuality Dr. Robert Gagnon of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
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Press Conference Statements Made by President Obama About Embryonic Stem Cell Research Dr. Leon Kass of the University of Chicago |
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The Annunciation of Our Lord Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN |
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Worldviews: Postmodernism Dr. Ken Samples of Reasons to Believe Further Resources & Reading:
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
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The Catechumenate Dr. Kent Burreson of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO |
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Lutheranism & The Charismatic Movement Dr. David Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN |
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Futile Care Theory Wesley Smith of the Discovery Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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Worldviews: Naturalism Dr. Ken Samples of Reasons to Believe Further Resources & Reading:
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Monday, March 23rd, 2009
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Rush Limbaugh's Worldview Dr. John Mark Reynolds of Biola University Further Resources & Reading:
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A Reproductive Rights Bill in Illinois Kathy Sass of the Catholic Diocese of Springfield |
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Worldviews: The Christian Worldview Dr. Ken Samples of Reasons to Believe Further Resources & Reading:
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Week of March 16th to March 20th
Friday, March 20th, 2009
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Church Leaders Responding to Pornography Tim Townsend Religion Editor for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Further Resources & Reading:
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The Impact of Christianity on Civilization: Art, Architecture, Music and Literature Dr. Alvin Schmidt of Illinois College Further Resources & Reading:
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Thursday, March 19th, 2009
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The Augsburg Confession: The Church Rev. Wil Weedon St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL Rev. Jeff Hemmer Hope Lutheran Church-Jerseyville, IL Rev. Mark Nuckols of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Austin, TX Further Resources & Reading:
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Joseph: The Guardian of Jesus Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN Further Resources & Reading:
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The Impact of Christianity on Civilization: Liberty, Justice & Slavery Dr. Alvin Schmidt of Illinois College Further Resources & Reading:
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
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The One-Year Anniversary of Todd & Jeff's Termination from KFUO |
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Recent Statements Made by Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput about Pro-Choice Catholic Lawmakers & The New White House Council on Women Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
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The Impact of Christianity on Civilization: Education, Labor & Economic Freedom & Science Dr. Alvin Schmidt of Illinois College Further Resources & Reading:
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
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Pope Benedict on Condoms & AIDS & The Importance of Fatherhood Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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The Active & Passive Obedience of Christ Dr. Rod Rosenbladt of The White Horse Inn Further Resources & Reading:
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The Impact of Christianity on Charity, Compassion & Health Care Dr. Alvin Schmidt of Illinois College Further Resources & Reading:
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Monday, March 16th, 2009
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Audio Open Lines: An Interview with the Widow of a Slain Pastor's Wife, Giving Up Texting for Lent & Faith During Tough Economic Times |
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Saint Patrick Rev. Wil Weedon of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL Further Resources & Reading:
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The Impact of Christianity on Civilization: Human Life, Sex, Marriage & Status of Women Dr. Alvin Schmidt of Illinois College Further Resources & Reading:
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Week of March 9th to March 13th
Friday, March 13th, 2009
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Sexting Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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A New Survey on American Religious Life Dr. Albert Mohler of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Further Resources & Reading:
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Scripture Alone Rev. Steven Parks of University Hills Lutheran Church-Denver, CO Further Resources & Reading:
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Thursday, March 12th, 2009
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The Augsburg Confession: New Obedience Rev. Bruce Ley of Holy Cross Lutheran Church-Albany, OR Rev. Kirk Clayton Zion Lutheran Church-Mascoutah, IL Rev. Randy Asburry Hope Lutheran Church-St. Louis, MO Further Resources & Reading:
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Movies & Spirituality & Spiritual Care for Pastors Terry Mattingly of Scripps Howard News Service Further Resources & Reading:
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A New Survey on American Religious Life Colleen Carroll Campbell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Further Resources & Reading:
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A St. Louis Post-Dispatch Editorial on Federal Funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research Wesley Smith of the Discovery Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
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Transforming Churches Network Lutheran Historian Dr. Martin Noland |
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Victory & The Pro-Life Movement Dr. James Lamb of Lutherans of Life Further Resources & Reading:
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A Vote by the Somali Cabinet to Make Islam the Basis of the Country's Legal System Dr. Srdj Trifkovic of the Rockford Institute Further Resources & Reading:
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The Dalai Lama & Buddhism Gretchen Passantino of Answers in Action Further Resources & Reading:
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
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A "Living" Constitution Dr. Bradley Watson of Saint Vincent College Further Resources & Reading: |