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Jun 25, 2025 • 19min
Senator Ted Cruz, Bible Prophecy and the State of Israel – Ken Samples, 6/25/25 (1763)
Ken Samples of Reasons to Believe Christianity Cross-Examined: Is It Rational, Relevant, and Good? Reasons to Believe
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Jun 25, 2025 • 29min
Media Coverage of a Suicide Bombing of a Church in Damascus, Syria – Terry Mattingly, 6/25/25 (1762)
Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.org
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Jun 25, 2025 • 29min
Sacred Art in the Life of the Church – Kelly Schumacher, 6/25/25 (1761)
Kelly Schumacher of Agnus Dei Liturgical Arts Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart Agnus Dei Liturgical Arts
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Jun 24, 2025 • 45min
The Social Consequences of the Sexual Revolution – Nathanael Blake, 6/24/25 (1753)
Nathanael Blake, a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and author of 'Victims of the Revolution,' dives deep into the societal fallout from the sexual revolution. He critiques its failure to fulfill promises of intimacy and stability, while examining the troubling rise of isolation and regret. Blake connects modern identity politics to historical teachings, discussing the implications for relationships and community. He also addresses tensions within sexual movements, urging a return to traditional values while emphasizing the need for genuine love in navigating today's ethical landscape.

Jun 24, 2025 • 12min
Updated 2024 Abortion Estimates from the Society of Family Planning – Dr. Michael New, 6/17/25 (1683)
Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New’s Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier Institute
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Jun 24, 2025 • 58min
The Apostles’ Creed and Defending the Christian Faith, Part 3 – Dr. Alfonso Espinosa, 6/24/25 (1751)
Dr. Alfonso Espinosa, author, “Contending for Christ Through the Creed” Contending for Christ Through the Creed
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Jun 23, 2025 • 58min
Pastoral Advice for the “OK, Boomer” Generation – Pr. Larry Peters, 6/23/25 (1742)
Pr. Larry Peters of Pastoral Meanderings I Resemble That Remark…
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Jun 23, 2025 • 58min
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): Third Sunday after Pentecost – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 6/23/25 (1741)
Pr. Sean Daenzer Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS Worship
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Jun 20, 2025 • 38min
This Week in Pop-Christianity: John Arnott on the Holy Spirit – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 6/20/25 (1713)
Pr. Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith Fighting for the Faith
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Jun 20, 2025 • 48min
Name Changes in the Bible, Part 3 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 6/20/25 (1712)
Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah
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