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Dear Friend of Issues, Etc.,
In the name of Jesus, Who came, born of a woman, Who still comes to us in His Word and Sacraments and Who will come again to judge the living and the dead, greetings!
Advent is the season of anxious expectation for Jesus’ final coming. It is impossible for us to know of Jesus’ first coming without anxiously awaiting his final coming. Paul writes:
We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him…For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)
Moreover, as Jesus continues to come to us and forgive our sins in the Word and Sacraments, He continues to strengthen our faith in the promise of His return. This is why the Church continuously prays, Come, Lord Jesus! (Revelation 22:20)
The season of Advent is really a microcosm of the whole Christian life: repentance, forgiveness, and faith in the Savior Who came, Who still comes and Who will come.
Issues, Etc. proclaims Jesus Who came, Who still comes and Who will come again. The message of Jesus’ incarnation, perfect life, death, resurrection and return is the message that Issues, Etc. broadcasts to the Church and the world.
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December 28
“Why Do Bad Things Happen?”
Rev. Matt Harrison, Executive Director
LCMS World Relief and Human Care
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Why Do Bad Things Happen? by the Rev. Matt Harrison
December 21
“The Incarnation”
Dr. Art Just, Professor of New Testament
Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN
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The Incarnational Life by Dr. Arthur Just
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The Divine Dilemma and Its Solution in the Incarnation by St. Athanasius
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The Divine Dilemma and Its Solution in the Incarnation (cont.) by St. Athanasius
December 14
“The Da Vinci Code”
Gretchen Passantino, Co-Founder
Answers in Action
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Not InDaVincible: A Review and Critique of The DaVinci Code by James Patrick Holding
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Deciphering "The DaVinci Code" by Dr. Albert Mohler
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Dismantling The DaVinci Code by Sandra Miesel
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The DaVinci Code’s Shaky Foundation: Gnostic Texts by Dr. James Hitchcock
December 7
"The Life of Saint Nicholas"
Julie Stiegemeyer, Author
Saint Nicholas
- Santa Claus and the Gospel by Gretchen Passantino
- Celebrate Christ’s Birth by Gretchen Passantino
- Is Christmas Christian? by Hank Hanegraaff
- Is God Against Christmas? by Raymond L. Cox
- Are Christmas Trees Idolatrous? by the Christian Research Institute
- Should Christians Observe Christmas? by Elliot Miller
Dear Friend of Issues, Etc.,
In the name of Jesus, through Whom God gives us everything needful for this life and the next, Who is the first fruits of the resurrection harvest, greetings.
Come, ye thankful people, come, raise the song of
harvest home;
All is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin.
God our Maker doth provide for our wants to be supplied;
Come to God’s own temple, come, raise the song of harvest home.
Thanksgiving is a time for the Church to remember all three articles of her Creed. God the Father richly and daily provides us with all that we need to support this body and life. God the Son provides us with all that is needed for salvation —forgiveness of our sins through his holy and precious blood. And God the Holy Spirit calls and gathers us and will on the last day raise us up in the harvest of the resurrection.
Thus, we are comforted in everything God does for us and also comforted by the promise of the final harvest. Issues, Etc. exists to bring this message of life-long and eternal comfort in Jesus Christ to the world. We Preach Christ and Him Crucified!
Please consider supporting the worldwide outreach of Issues, Etc. with a
special Thanksgiving contribution, or by becoming a monthly contributor for
2004.
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Even so, Lord, quickly come, bring Thy final
harvest home;
Gather Thou Thy people in, free from sorrow, free from sin,
There, forever purified, in Thy garner to abide;
Come, with all Thine angels come, raise the glorious harvest home.
Thank you for your generous support of Issues, Etc.! Pray for us that we might continue Defending the Faith…Teaching the Truth!
Your Brother in Christ,
Rev. Todd Wilken, Host
Issues, Etc.
November 30
"Christian Zionism"
Aaron Wolf, Associate Editor
Chronicles Magazine
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Apocalypse Now by Aaron Wolf
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The End Times in Revelation from Good News magazine
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Do Jews and Christians Worship the Same God? by Rev. Todd Wilken
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Will You Be Left Behind? by G. Brent McGuire
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A Present or Future Millennium? by Dr. Kim Riddlebarger
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Jesus Christ: The Sum and Substance of Biblical Prophecy by Dr. Kim Riddlebarger
Attention Kansas City and western Missouri-area listeners. Join Issues, Etc. Host Todd Wilken:
What: Preaching & Bible
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Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 402 S. Folger Street, Carrollton, MO 64633
When: Sunday, November 16
November 23
"Answering the Objections of Unbelievers"
Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, Distinguished Professor of Apologetics and the
History of Christian Thought
Trinity College and Theological Seminary
Articles by Dr. John Warwick Montgomery:
Attention Issues, Etc. listeners in
Nebraska!
Who: Dr. Gene Edward Veith
What: “The Vocation of Citizenship: Living in the
Two Kingdoms”
Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church
1009 G. Street
Eagle, NE 68347
When: Saturday, November 22 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
How: For more information, call (402) 781-2190
Dear Friend of Issues, Etc.,
Are you being dumbed-down?
When you watch TV, when you listen to the radio or even when you go to church, are you being encouraged and equipped to think or merely to feel?
The Christian Church once produced the keenest minds of the ages. Now Christians are notorious anti-intellectuals. Many churches seem more concerned with “what works” than with “what is true”. False teaching flourishes among the Biblically illiterate and theologically ignorant. The only remedy to this is an educated, thinking Christian.
Issues, Etc. is “Talk Radio for the Thinking Christian”. We are convinced that Christians need to be able to think —and think critically— about what they hear on TV, radio and yes, even in church. Issues, Etc. educates and equips the Priesthood of all Believers so that they can engage an unbelieving and skeptical world and a church filled with mindless pietism.
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Your Brother in Christ,
Todd Wilken, Host
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November 16
“The Removal of Judge Roy Moore”
Dr. David Adams, Associate Professor of Old Testament
Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO
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The Alabama Judge and the Ten Commandments by Dr. David Adams
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Niebuhr’s Christ and Culture Reexamined by Angus Menuge
November 9
"A History of the Mormon Church"
Richard Abanes, Director
Religious Information Center
- Truth in Love to Mormons website
- An Alternative Approach to Reaching Mormons by the Rev. Mark Cares
- Witnessing Christ to Non-Christians by the Rev. Mark Cares
- Mormons and Their Temples by the Rev. Mark Sell
November 2
"The Lord's Supper Hymn 'What Is This Bread?'"
Dr. Fred Baue, Author
What Is This Bread?
- Responding to "Real Absence" Arguments by Todd Wilken
- It’s the Lord’s Supper by Dr. Charles Manske
- This Is My Blood from Good News magazine
- The Sacrament of the Altar from Martin Luther’s Small Catechism
- The Sacrament of the Altar from Martin Luther’s Large Catechism
- Exhortation to Receive the Sacraments Frequently from Martin Luther’s Large Catechism
- Sacrament of the Altar: Christ’s Daily Food and Sustenance by the Rev. Larry Rast
- Feeding the World: The Lord’s Supper in Luke’s Gospel by Dr. Art Just
- The Holy Supper: A Taste of Heaven by Dr. Bill Weinrich
- Christ’s Body and Blood Saves Us by Kevin Leininger
- In a Simple Way to His Household by Dr. Leonard Payton
- Fellowship in the Lord’s Supper by Dr. A.L. Barry
October 26
"Roman Catholicism & American Evangelicalism"
Dr. Larry Rast, Assistant Professor of Historical Theology
Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN
- Various Teachings on Justification from Good News magazine
- Justification: Questions & Answers from Good News magazine
- Repentance: Roman Catholicism, American Evangelicalism & Lutheranism from Good News magazine
- The Disturbing Legacy of Charles Finney by Dr. Mike Horton
- Are We Justified by Faith Alone? by Dr. Mike Horton
- What is an Evangelical? by Dr. Mike Horton
October 19
"The Idol of Relevance"
Dr. Os Guinness, Senior Fellow
The Trinity Forum
October 12
"Papal Authority & Roman Catholic Dogma"
Dr. Ron Feuerhahn, Associate Professor of Historical Theology
Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO
- The Lutheran Reformers’ Understanding of the Historical Deformation of the Church by Dr. Cameron MacKenzie
- Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope (1537)
- The Smalcald Articles: Of the Papacy by Martin Luther
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Attention St. Louis-area listeners! Join Issues, Etc. Host Todd Wilken:
What: Preaching
Where:
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Paul Lutheran Church, 12345 Manchester Road, Des
Peres, MO
When: Saturday, October 11 at 5 p.m. & Sunday
October 12 at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Five New Articles by Rev. Todd Wilken:
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What is the Catholic Teaching of "Anonymous Christianity"? by Todd Wilken
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Here We Stand, Hesitating by Todd Wilken
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Do Jews and Christians Worship the Same God? by Todd Wilken
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Seven Questions (Plus One) for the "Old-Earth Creationist" by Todd Wilken
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Is the Belief in UFOs and Extraterrestrial Races Compatible with Christianity? by Todd Wilken
October 5
"The Solas of the Reformation
Dr. Rod Rosenbladt, Co-Host
"The White Horse Inn"
- Solus Christus and the Pastor by Dr. Rod Rosenbladt
- Solus Christus in the Scriptures by Dr. Rod Rosenbladt
- Reclaiming the Doctrine of Justification by Dr. Rod Rosenbladt
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September 28
"Liberal Theology"
Dr. Thomas Oden, Professor of Theology and Ethics
Drew University
- An Interview with Thomas Oden by Modern Reformation Magazine
Event Sold Out ! Thank you St. Louis-area listeners.
Dear St. Louis-area listeners,
I invite you to attend a private screening of the new movie, Luther. This special showing takes place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 27 at the Des Peres 14 Cinema, 12701 Manchester Road.
The cost is $10 and includes admission, soda and popcorn. I will be there leading discussions before and after the film.
Seating is limited. You can reserve your spot by calling 1-800-844-0524 during regular business hours. Or you can call our automated resource line after hours at 1-800-737-0172. You can pay by Master Card, Visa or Discover.
I hope to see you this Saturday, September 27!
Your Brother in Christ,
Todd Wilken, Host
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September 21
"Spiritual Warfare"
Gretchen Passantino, Co-Founder
Answers in Action
- Spiritual Warfare: Designer Weapons for Contemporary Christians by Bob and Gretchen Passantino
- Satan’s Sideshow: The True Lauren Stratford Story by Bob and Gretchen Passantino
- Lauren Stratford: From Satanic Ritual Abuse to Holocaust Survivor by Bob and Gretchen Passantino
- The Hard Facts About Satanic Ritual Abuse by Bob and Gretchen Passantino
- Satanic Ritual Abuse and Popular Christian Literature by Bob and Gretchen Passantino
- When the Devil Dares: Teenagers and Satanism by Gretchen Passantino
- The Gates of Hell by Bob and Gretchen Passantino
Welcome and thanks to our new church sponsor on KLCV in Lincoln, NE…
Redeemer Lutheran
Church
Rev. Mark Ebert & Rev. John Schmidt
510 S. 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 477-1710
Click here for a Christ-centered church near you!
September 14
"A Guide for the Church Shopper"
Rev. Bill Cwirla, Pastor
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church-Hacienda Heights, CA
- A Guide to Church Shopping by the Rev. Bill Cwirla
- Why Go to Church? by the Rev. Rolf Preus
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September 7
"The Book of Colossians"
Dr. Paul Deterding, Author
Concordia Commentary on Colossians
August 31
"Worship & Liturgy"
Dr. Art Just, Dean of the Chapel and Professor of New Testament
Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN
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Heaven on Earth: Temple, Worship and Holy Presence in Luke by Dr. Arthur Just
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Liturgy and Culture by Dr. Arthur Just
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Feeding the World: The Lord’s Supper in Luke’s Gospel by Dr. Arthur Just
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The Devotional Life of Scripture, Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving by Dr. Arthur Just
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Liturgical Glossary by the LCMS Commission on Worship
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Entering God’s Presence by the LCMS Commission on Worship
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Taking a Tour of Heaven: Parts I, II and III by the LCMS Commission on Worship
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Liturgy and Spiritual Awakening by Bo Giertz
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Liturgy and Evangelism: Friends or Foes? by the Rev. John Pless
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Lutheran Worship and Emotions by Dr. Ron Feuerhahn
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Divine Service and Reverence by Dr. Dean Wenthe
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The Priesthood of Believers and the Divine by Dr. George Wollenburg
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Worship: Where Are We Going? by Dr. Paul Grime
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Reflections on Contemporary Worship by the LCMS Commission on Worship
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Lutheran Worship 2000 and Beyond by Dr. A.L. Barry
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Taking God at His Word: Kyrie Eleison by the LCMS Commission on Worship
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Liturgical Catechism: The Holy Gospel by the LCMS Commission on Worship
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Liturgical Catechism: The Lectionary by the LCMS Commission on Worship
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Amen: What More Can We Say? by the LCMS Commission on Worship
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The Liturgy Serves Us by the Rev. Robert Zagore
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Worship, an Eternal Conversation by the LCMS Commission on Worship
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Peace with God by the LCMS Commission on Worship
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The Prayer of the Church by the Rev. Larry Myers
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Are We Really, Poor, Miserable Sinners? by the LCMS Commission on Worship
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The God Who Kills and Makes Alive by the LCMS Commission on Worship
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Setting the Stage by Dr. Mike Horton
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Teenagers and Church Music by Dr. Barbara Resch
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Holy Ground and Countercultural Music by Dr. Dan Zager
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The Colors of the Church Year by the Rev. Douglas Escue
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Charles Finney on Theology and Worship by Dr. Larry Rast
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Music: Gift of God or Tool of the Devil? by the Rev. Richard Resch
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Paradigms of Praise by Dr. Carl Schalk
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The Contribution of the Reformation to Preaching by Dr. Carl Fickenscher
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With Angels and Archangels: Worship in the Book of Revelation by Dr. Arthur Just
August 24
"Campus Ministry"
Rev. Marcus Zill, Campus Pastor
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church and Campus Center-Laramie, WY
Click here for information on a new
confessional youth organization that includes campus ministry.
- What Is Truth?: Campus Ministry in a Postmodern Culture by the Rev. Eric Andrae
- Considering College? Why Not a Secular University by the Rev. Marcus Zill
- Lutheran Missiology and Campus Ministry by the Rev. John Pless
- From Wittenberg to Wyoming: The Church on Campus by the Rev. Marcus Zill
- The Campus Challenge by Carl Stenzel
August 17
"Answering the
Moral Skeptic"
Dr. J. Budziszewski, Professor of Philosophy and Government
University of Texas-Austin
- An Excerpt from What We Can’t Not Know by Dr. J. Budziszewski
- The Second Tablet Project by Dr. J. Budziszewski
Welcome and thanks to our new church sponsor on KFAX in San Francisco…
Christ Our King Lutheran Church
Rev. Gary Piepkorn
16890 Oak Leaf Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-3223
August 10
"A Lawyer's Quest for the Gospel"
Craig Parton, Author
The Defense Never Rests
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The New White Wine Pietists by Craig Parton
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From Arrowhead to Augsburg: Bill Bright in the Light of the Lutheran Confessions by Craig Parton
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Luther Lite & Reformation Schmooze by Craig Parton
August 3
"Defending the Pro-Life Position"
Scott Klusendorf, Director of Bioethics
Stand to Reason
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Five Bad Ways to Argue about Abortion by Scott Klusendorf
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Answering the Theological Case for Abortion Rights by Scott Klusendorf
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A Back to School Survival Guide by Scott Klusendorf
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Does Pro-Life Rhetoric Lead to Violence? by Scott Klusendorf
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The Vanishing Pro-Life Apologist by Scott Klusendorf
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Death with a Happy Face: Peter Singer’s Bold Defense of Infanticide by Scott Klusendorf
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What the Average Person Can Do to Stop Abortion by Scott Klusendorf
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Are Pro-Lifers Irresponsible? by Scott Klusendorf
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Abortion, Research Cloning and Beyond: Knowing Right from Wrong by Scott Klusendorf
July 27
"The Priesthood of All Believers"
Dr. Larry Rast, Assistant Professor of Historical Theology
Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN
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Musings on the History of the Protestant Ministry by Dr. Larry Rast
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Every Sheep a Shepherd? by Rick Ritchie
Join Issues, Etc. host Rev. Todd Wilken and producer Jeff Schwarz!
When? Wednesday, July 30
What?
Higher Things Youth
Conference
Where? Arlington Convention Center-Arlington, TX
Check out Todd Wilken's upcoming speaking schedule.
July 20
"Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide"
Wesley Smith, Senior Fellow
Discovery Institute
- Suicide Advocacy Goes Online by Wesley J. Smith
- Dying Cause: Assisted Suicide is Losing Support by Wesley J. Smith
- New Name, Same Old Story: Hemlock Society Goes for an Image Change by Wesley J. Smith
- Connecting the Dots: Sanctity of Life Threatened on Many Fronts by Wesley J. Smith
- "Doc Knows Best": It’ll Be Too Late for You If He’s Wrong by Wesley J. Smith
- Australia’s Doctor Death: Spreading the Assisted Suicide Gospel by Wesley J. Smith
- State of Chaos: An Assisted Suicide Ruling Creates Deadly Confusion by Wesley J. Smith
- Doctors of Death: Kaiser Solicits Its Doctors to Kill by Wesley J. Smith
- The New Grim Reapers: Practitioners of Bioethics Say Who Should Live--and Who Should Die by Wesley J. Smith
July 13
"Who Is Jesus?"
Ken Samples, Founder
Augustine Fellowship Study Center
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Jesus: Legend or Lord? by Dr. Paul Maier
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The Times and Places of Jesus by Dr. Paul Maier
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History, Archeology and Jesus by Dr. Paul Maier
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The Person and Work of Christ: Augustus to Tiberius by Dr. Paul Maier
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Did Jesus Claim to be God I? by the Christian Research Institute
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Did Jesus Claim to be God II? by the Christian Research Institute
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Did Jesus Claim to be God III? by the Christian Research Institute
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Did Jesus Claim to be God IV? by the Christian Research Institute
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Did Jesus Claim to be God V? by the Christian Research Institute
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Mormonism and Jesus Christ by Hank Hanegraaff
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What Is the New Age View of Jesus Christ? by the Christian Research Institute
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All Theology Is Christology by Dr. David Scaer
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Christ Alone in Preaching by Dr. Rod Rosenbladt
July
6
"The Life & Work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer"
Dr. Ken Schurb, Pastor
Zion Lutheran Church-Moberly, MO
June 29
"Asking
Unbelievers the Right Questions"
Phillip Johnson, Professor of Law
University of California- Berkeley
- The Logical Train by Phillip Johnson
- Biology and Liberal Freedom by Phillip Johnson
- The Right Questions by Phillip Johnson
Welcome and thanks to our new church sponsors on KSIV in St. Louis…
Peace Lutheran Church
Rev. Dennis Kastens
Rev. Ken Wagener
737 Barracksview Road
St. Louis, MO 63125
(314) 892-5610
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church
Rev. Bruce Keseman
612 N. State Street
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-5664
June 22
"Repentance"
Dr. Tom Baker, Director of Development
Concordia Mission Society
- A Bible Study on Repentance from Good News magazine
- Repentance: Roman Catholicism, American Evangelicalism & Lutheranism from Good News magazine
- The Lutheran Confessions on Repentance
June
15
"Myths about the Trinity"
Dr. Ken Schurb, Pastor
Zion Lutheran Church-Moberly, MO
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A Brief Definition of the Trinity by James White
- Is the Trinity Biblical? by the Christian Research Institute
- Bible Passages on the Trinity by the Christian Research Institute
- One God in Three Persons by Dr. Bill Weinrich
- The Athanasian Creed
- The Splendor of the Three in One God by Dr. R. Scott Clark
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What Really Happened at Nicea? by James White
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The Trinity, the Definition of Chalcedon, and Oneness Theology by James White
- United Pentecostal Church by Dr. H. Wayne House
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June
8
"Islam"
Ron Rhodes, President
Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries
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How Muslims Do Apologetics by Dr. John Warwick Montgomery
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Islam’s Worldwide Revival by Joseph Gudel
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To Every Muslim an Answer by Joseph Gudel
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Is the God of Muhammad the Father of Jesus? by Dr. Timothy George
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Is the Father of Jesus the God of Muhammad? by Dr. Timothy George
June 1
"Christian Ethics in the Workplace"
Raymond Hilgert, Phillip Lochhaus & James Truesdell, Co-Authors
Christian Ethics in the Workplace
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Right and Wrong in the Workplace by Jim Truesdell
Welcome and thanks to our new church sponsor on
KGNW
in Seattle, WA…
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
Rev. Douglas Good
2306 Milton Way
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 922-6977
"The Grandeur & Misery of American Evangelicalism"
Craig Parton, U.S. Director
International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism and Human Rights
If you’re looking for a church near you that hasn’t sold out to American Evangelicalism, click here.
- From Arrowhead to Augsburg: Bill Bright in the Light of the Lutheran Confessions by Craig Parton
- Luther Lite and Reformation Schmooze by Craig Parton
May 18
"Pietism"
Rev. Larry Rast, Assistant Professor of
Historical Theology
Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne
Rev. Larry Rast, Assistant Professor of Historical Theology
Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne
- Pietism and Mission by Dr. Larry Rast
- The Roots and Fruits of Pietism by Dr. Ronald Feuerhahn
- Liturgy and Pietism: Then and Now by the Rev. John Pless
May 11
"The Origin of 'New Wine' Manifestations in the
Church"
Bob Liichow, Co-Founder
Discernment Ministry International
- Not "New Wine": Hard Liquor by Bob Liichow
- The Striking Similarities between the Toronto Blessing and the Serpent Power of Kundalini by Bob Liichow
- Their Apologetic for the Manifestations by Bob Liichow
Welcome and thanks to our new church
sponsor on KLCV in Lincoln, NE…
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Rev. Scott Porath
1009 G. Street
Eagle, NE 68347
(402) 781-2190
May
4
"The Spirituality of the Cross"
Dr. Gene Edward Veith, Culture Editor
World Magazine
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Evangelical Catholics and Confessing Evangelicals: The Ecumenical Polarities of Lutheranism by Dr. Gene Edward Veith
Dear Friend of Issues, Etc.,
In the name of Jesus, Who has tasted death for everyone and lives that all might live — greetings.
My favorite Lenten hymn captures perfectly the proper focus for the Lenten season:
Christ the life of all the living, Christ, the death of
death, our foe,
Christ, yourself for me once giving, to the darkest depths of woe:
Through your suff’ring, death and merit, life eternal I inherit.
Thousand, thousand thanks are due, dearest Jesus, unto you.
Lent is often thought to be a season for focusing upon oneself, one’s sin and one’s guilt. This is something of a misunderstanding. The proper focus of Lent is Jesus Christ, the Savior of guilty sinners. And while Lent is a season of repentance for sin, it is also a season of thanksgiving for sins forgiven!
In this way, Lent is really a microcosm of the whole Christian life. In fact, Lent especially teaches that Jesus Christ, crucified and risen from the dead, IS our life.
This is why the focus of Issues, Etc. is always upon Christ and Him crucified. This is why we continue Defending the Faith and Teaching the Truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
This Gospel outreach of Issues, Etc. is entirely listener supported. As we walk together through the season of Lent, we ask that you would be generous with Issues, Etc. Please prayerfully consider supporting Issues, Etc. with a gift. You can write us at:
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Thanking you in advance for your prayerful support, I remain…
Your Brother in Christ,
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- If you make a gift of $50, we will send you these two broadcasts and the book Confession & Forgiveness.
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- And for $250 or more, we will send you all of the above-mentioned premiums and Dr. Paul Maier’s book The Very First Easter.
Attention Chicago and Wisconsin-area listeners! Join Pastor Todd Wilken at…
What- Banquet Speaker for
A Congress on the Lutheran Confessions
Where- Bloomingdale, IL
When- April 24-26
April 20
"The Resurrection of Christ"
Dr. Norman Nagel, Professor of Systematic Theology
Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO
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The Resurrection of Christ from the Explanation to Luther’s Small Catechism
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The Resurrection of the Body from the Explanation to Luther’s Small Catechism
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Resurrection in Gospel Proclamation by Dr. Ken Schurb
April 27
"Understanding the End Times"
Dr. Kim Riddlebarger, Co-Host
"The White Horse Inn"
- Jesus Christ: The Sum and Substance of Biblical Prophecy by Kim Riddlebarger
- A Present or Future Millennium? by Kim Riddlebarger
- The End Times in Revelation from Good News magazine
- Will You Be Left Behind? by G. Brent McGuire
- How Shock Musician Marilyn Manson Lost His Christianity by Paul Coughlin
- The Great Premillennial Hoax by Don Matzat
- The Challenge of an Hermeneutical View of Law and Gospel in the Apocalypse by Dr. Louis Brighton
- Approaching the Next Millennium by Dr. Paul Raabe
Welcome and thanks to our new church sponsor on KSIV in St. Louis…
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Rev. William Weedon
6969 W. Frontage Road
Hamel, IL 62046
(618) 633-2209
April 13
"The Passion of Christ"
Dr. Norman Nagel, Professor of Systematic Theology
Concordia Seminary- St. Louis
- The Seven Words on the Cross by Thomas Pollack
- Cross and Glory by the LCMS Commission on Worship
- What the Devil? by the LCMS Commission on Worship
Welcome and thanks to three new church sponsors…
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Rev. Eric Swyres
402 S. Folger Street
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-2064
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Rev. Walter Otten
9035 Grant
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-6987
Concordia Lutheran Church
Rev. Robert Hendrix
6705 Brecksville Road
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 524-2188
April 6
"The Events Surrounding the Death & Resurrection of Christ"
Dr. Paul Maier, Professor of Ancient History
Western Michigan University
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Jesus – Legend or Lord? by Dr. Paul Maier
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The Times and Places of Jesus by Dr. Paul Maier
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The Jury Returns: A Juridical Defense of Christianity by Dr. John Warwick Montgomery
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Why Has God Incarnate Suddenly Become Mythical? by Dr. John Warwick Montgomery
March 30
"American Civil Religion"
Dr. David Adams, Associate Professor of Old Testament
Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO
- The Anonymous God by Dr. David Adams
- The Church in the Public Square in a Pluralistic Society by Dr. David Adams
- The Church in the World: Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century by Dr. David Adams
- The Moral Imperative of the Church by Dr. David Adams
March 23
"Tolerance"
Greg Koukl, Founder
Stand to Reason
- The Intolerance of Tolerance by Greg Koukl
- No Tolerance in Relativism by Greg Koukl
- Tolerance Requires Judgment by Greg Koukl
- Tolerance, or Lack of Courage by Greg Koukl
- Knowledge and Truth by Greg Koukl
- Religious Pluralism by Greg Koukl
- Deconstructing Liberal Tolerance by Dr. Frank Beckwith
March 16
Dr. Ken Schurb, Pastor
Zion Lutheran Church-Moberly, MO
- Myths About the Bible by Dr. Don Deffner
- The Bible Is the Authoritative Word of God by Dr. Ken Schurb
- The Power of God’s Word by Dr. Robert Preus
March 9
"Feminism"
Phyllis Schlafly, President
Eagle Forum
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Feminist Fantasies: An Excerpt by Phyllis Schlafly
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Understanding Feminists and Their Fantasies by Phyllis Schlafly
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Feminist View of Motherhood, Marriage, and Career by Phyllis Schlafly
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Feminist Assaults on Reasonableness by Phyllis Schlafly
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The Radical Goals of the Feminists by Phyllis Schlafly
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Can the Traditional Family Survive Feminism? by Carolyn Graglia
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We’re All Tramps Now by Carolyn Graglia
Attention satellite radio listeners!
Issues, Etc. can now be heard LIVE Sundays from 10-11 p.m. CST on
XM 170.
Meet Todd Wilken - check out his Speaking Schedule.
March 2
"Confession & Forgiveness"
Ted Kober, Director of Leadership Training
Peacemaker Ministries
- Confession from Martin Luther's Small Catechism
- Hope Through Reconciliation by Ted Kober
February 23
"Biblical Archeology"
Dr. Paul Maier, Professor of Ancient
History
Western Michigan University
The James Ossuary by Dr. Paul Maier
Attention Seattle area listeners!
What? - Roman Catholicism, American Evangelicalism & Confessional Lutheranism Free Conference
Where? - St. James Lutheran Church, 19510 Bothell-Everett Highway in Bothell, WA
When? - Saturday, February 22 from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
How? - Advance registration by calling St. James Lutheran Church at
(425) 745-9859.
Click here for more information.
Dear Friend of Issues, Etc.,
Due to the inclement weather in St. Louis, the entire staff was unable to make it to the studio for tonight’s broadcast. We hope to reschedule our interview with Phyllis Schlafly for next month. Enjoy tonight’s repeat broadcast with Dr. Norman Nagel on "Why go to Church?".
Sorry for the inconvenience!
Jeff Schwarz, Producer
Issues, Etc.
Dr. Norman Nagel, Professor of
Systematic Theology
Concordia Seminary- St. Louis
- The Marks of the Church by the Rev. Kurt Marquart
- The Church, the Communion of Saints by Martin Luther
February 9
"Homosexuality"
James White, Director
Alpha and Omega Ministries
- The Unthinkable Has Become Thinkable by James White and Jeffrey Niell
- Responding to Pro-Gay Theology by Joe Dallas
- Homosexuality: Fact and Fiction by Joe Gudel
- That Which Is Unnatural: Homosexuality in Society, the Church, and Scripture by Joe Gudel
Welcome and thanks to two new church sponsors…
Zion Lutheran Church
Rev. Ken Schurb
1075 E. Urbandale Drive
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 263-3256
First Lutheran Church
Rev. Philip Houser and Rev. Karl Ziegler
332 N. Washington Street
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-3668
February 2
"Marketing the Church"
Rev. Rod Zwonitzer, Author
Testing the Claims of Church Growth
- Is the Church a Business? by the Rev. Rod Zwonitzer
- Seekers or Tourists? Or the Difference Between Pilgrimage and Vacation by Dr. Mike Horton
- Hitting for the Cycle by Don Matzat
Welcome and thanks to two new church
sponsors…
Grace Lutheran Church
Rev. Dale Dumperth
800 E. First Street
Mc Pherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-1627
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rev. Robert Wentzel
162nd and Old Cheney Road
Walton, NE 68461
(402) 782-6515
Attention satellite radio listeners!
Issues, Etc. can now
be heard LIVE Sundays from 10-11 p.m. CST on XM170.
January 26
"The
Gospel for those Broken by the Church"
Dr. Rod Rosenbladt, Co-Host
"The White Horse Inn"
If you're looking for a Gospel-centered church near you,
click here.
January 19
"30 Years of Legalized Abortion in America"
Roundtable discussion with several pro-life leaders
Robert
Bork, Senator Sam Brownback, Serrin Foster,
Dr. James Lamb, Edwin Meese, Rev.
Richard John Neuhaus, Senator Rick
Santorum, and Cal Thomas.
Check out the Social,
Moral, & Cultural Issues section of the
Issues, Etc. Resource Guide.
A special thanks to our new church sponsor in Detroit…
Rev. Scott Kinnaman
St. Luke Lutheran Church
21400 S. Nunneley Road
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 701-1150
January 12, 2003
"UFOs & Extraterrestrials"
Ken Samples, Vice President of Philosophical and Theological Apologetics
Reasons to Believe
January 5, 2003
"The Essential Teachings of Christianity"
Rev. Erik Rottmann, Co-Author
To All Eternity
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The Ten Commandments from Luther’s Large Catechism
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The Apostles’ Creed from Luther’s Large Catechism
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The Lord’s Prayer from Luther’s Large Catechism
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Baptism from Luther’s Large Catechism
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Confession from Luther’s Small Catechism
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The Sacrament of the Altar from Luther’s Large Catechism
Issues, Etc. is back on the air in Cleveland Sundays from 11 p.m. -
midnight on WHK, 1220 AM thanks to the following church sponsor…
Rev. David Mills
Grace Lutheran Church
998 N. Portage Path
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 864-4244