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Audio Open Lines The post Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 6/20/25 (1711) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer of Concordia University, Irvine The post Artificial Intelligence – Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer, 6/19/25 (1702) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Joining the discussion is Dr. Alfonso Espinosa, Senior Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and author of 'Contending for Christ Through the Creed.' He delves into the role of love in Christianity, emphasizing historical truths about Jesus' life and the implications of miracles. Dr. Espinosa critiques secular education's impact on faith, while exploring the uniqueness of God's grace. He highlights the importance of objective evidence for the resurrection and encourages believers to engage with modern skepticism and social issues.

Roger Severino of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Ethics and Public Policy Center The post The US Supreme Court Ruling in a Transgender Case – Roger Severino, 6/18/25 (1691) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.org The post A New York Times Article, “Amy Coney Barrett Is Confounding the Right and the Left” – Terry Mattingly, 6/18/25 (1692) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Heath Curtis, President of the Southern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod The Small Town Lutheran Church & Pastor Telling People What to Think The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): First Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Heath Curtis, 6/18/25 (1693) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New’s Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier Institute The post Decreasing Support for Legal Abortion Among Young People – Dr. Michael New, 6/17/25 (1683) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Join Alfonso Espinosa, Senior pastor and author, as he discusses the Apostles' Creed's pivotal role in Christian apologetics. He explores love as an actionable commitment versus societal views, and the significance of personal identity in faith as indicated by the word 'I.' The podcast tackles the problem of evil, emphasizing God's profound love, and delves into the philosophical arguments for creation. Espinosa also highlights the importance of traditional Lutheran apologetics while hinting at future discussions on topics like the Trinity and the impact of media on faith.

Pr. Sean Daenzer Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS Worship The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): Second Sunday after Pentecost – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 6/17/25 (1681) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Larry Peters of Pastoral Meanderings Why So Uncomfortable? The post Lutheran Discomfort with Sanctification – Pr. Larry Peters, 6/16/25 (1672) first appeared on Issues, Etc..