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Aug 13, 2025 • 58min
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Ninth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Ben Ball, 8/13/25 (2253)
Pr. Ben Ball of St. Paul Lutheran-Hamel, IL
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Aug 12, 2025 • 40min
The Resurrection of the Body, Physical Infirmity and the Fiction of Flannery O’Connor – Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer, 8/12/25 (2243)
Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer of Concordia University, Irvine
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Aug 12, 2025 • 19min
A New York Times Op/Ed, “The Truth about Detransitioning” – Nathanael Blake, 8/12/25 (2242)
Nathanael Blake, a Senior contributor to The Federalist, discusses the complex landscape of transgender ideology and its impact on society. He critically examines the misconceptions surrounding gender identity and the often-neglected narratives of detransitioners. Blake raises concerns about medical transitioning, especially for minors, and challenges the legitimacy of children's consent in these life-altering choices. His insights encourage a deeper understanding of personal identity and the implications of a shifting cultural narrative.

Aug 12, 2025 • 58min
The Book of Numbers, Part 3 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 8/12/25 (2241)
Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Hope in the Wilderness 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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Aug 11, 2025 • 58min
Biblical Manhood – Dr. Peter Scaer, 8/11/25 (2233)
Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne
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Aug 11, 2025 • 13min
Violence Against Pro-Life Demonstrators and Organizations – Dr. Michael New, 8/11/25 (2232)
Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New’s Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier Institute
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Aug 11, 2025 • 57min
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 8/11/25 (2231)
Pr. Sean Daenzer Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS Worship
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Aug 8, 2025 • 36min
This Week in Pop-Christianity: Mike Bickel’s Sister Lisa Stribling Says God Is Restoring Bickel to Ministry – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 8/8/25 (2203)
Pr. Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith Fighting for the Faith
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Aug 8, 2025 • 51min
The Book of Numbers, Part 2 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 8/8/25 (2202)
Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Hope in the Wilderness 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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Aug 8, 2025 • 33min
Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 8/8/25 (2201)
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