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Dr. Jordan Cooper, Executive Director of Just and Sinner and a professor of systematic theology, dives deep into the practice of infant baptism in early Christianity. He examines the scriptural foundations and historical prevalence of this tradition, connecting household baptisms to Old Testament covenant practices. Cooper highlights how infant baptism became a norm by the fifth century and addresses misconceptions surrounding its significance. Tune in for insights into early church teachings and the evolution of baptismal practices.

Dr. Marguerite Duane of Duquesne University Why Restorative Reproductive Medicine Is More Pro-Woman Than IVF FACTS about Fertility The post A Pro-Life Alternative to IVF – Dr. Marguerite Duane, 8/7/25 (2191) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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 The post The Book of Numbers, Part 1 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 8/7/25 (2193) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Nathanael Blake of the Ethics and Public Policy Center NYT Author Who Destroyed Her Marriage Wonders Where The Good Men Went Victims of the Revolution The post A New York Times Article, “The Trouble with Wanting Men” – Nathanael Blake, 8/6/25 (2182) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Ben Ball of St. Paul Lutheran-Hamel, IL The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Eighth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Ben Ball, 8/6/25 (2183) 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 Survey from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research on Church Attendance – Terry Mattingly, 8/6/25 (2181) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller, from St. Paul Lutheran in Austin, TX, is a noted theologian and author. He tackles common myths about Lutheran beliefs regarding baptism and its role in salvation. Listeners learn about baptism as a divine gift, emphasizing God's grace rather than individual action. The discussion highlights the importance of faith, the dangers of apostasy, and contrasts Lutheran views with other Protestant traditions on the significance of baptism. Throughout, Wolfmueller clarifies misconceptions and underscores the community aspect of 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): Ninth Sunday after Pentecost – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 8/5/25 (2171) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pastor David Jay Webber of Bethany Lutheran-Princeton, MN Pr. Webber’s Series on Eastern Orthodoxy The Nicene Creed and the Filioque: A Lutheran Approach The post The Lutheran-Orthodox “Common Statement on the Filioque” Adopted by Evangelical Lutheran Church of America – Pr. David Jay Webber, 8/4/25 (2163) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Aric Fenske of Lutherans for Life Lutherans for Life The post Adoption – Dr. Aric Fenske, 8/4/25 (2162) first appeared on Issues, Etc..