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Audio Open Lines The post Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 6/13/25 (1641) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Hans Fiene of Lutheran Satire Simone Biles’ Attack On Riley Gaines Had Nothing To Do With ‘Empathy’ Lutheran Satire The post A Social Media Feud Between Simone Biles and Riley Gaines over Men Competing in Womens’ Sports – Pr. Hans Fiene, 6/12/25 (1633) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Clare Morell, a director at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, discusses the urgent need to free kids from smartphones. She highlights the psychological impacts of screen time on education and advocates for traditional teaching methods. Morell also addresses how parental smartphone habits can influence children and provides strategies for healthier tech use. With emerging technologies like AI posing risks, she urges caution while offering practical guidance for families to manage smartphone usage effectively.

Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New’s Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier Institute The post A New Gallup Poll on Sanctity of Life Issues – Dr. Michael New, 6/12/25 (1631) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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 The post Name Changes in the Bible, Part 2 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 6/12/25 (1634) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. David Petersen of Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy God With Us Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy. The post The Table of Duties in Luther’s Small Catechism, Part 4 – Pr. David Petersen, 6/11/25 (1622) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.org The post A Column in The Free Press “How the Democrats Lost Men Like Me” – Terry Mattingly, 6/11/25 (1621) 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): Trinity Sunday – Pr. Heath Curtis, 6/11/25 (1623) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Joel Biermann of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Courageous Fathers of the Bible Wholly Citizens: God’s Two Realms and Christian Engagement With the World A Case for Character: Towards a Lutheran Virtue Ethics The Lutheran Witness magazine The post Fathers in the Bible – Dr. Joel Biermann, 6/10/25 (1613, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Christine Elliott Rivers, a fourth-grade teacher and author of "Above All Things: The Tale of the King," shares her innovative approach to teaching the Ten Commandments through storytelling. She discusses how narratives can make moral lessons more relatable for children. The conversation highlights the powerful role of storytelling in reinforcing Christian values, emphasizing engaging and loving methods of teaching. Rivers also offers practical tips for parents to incorporate storytelling into their discussions about faith, strengthening family connections to God.