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May 8, 2025 • 29min
A Review of the Movie “Thunderbolts” – Pr. Ted Giese, 5/8/25 (1283)
Pr. Ted Giese of Mount Olive Lutheran-Regina, Saskatchewan Pr. Giese’s Movie Reviews
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May 8, 2025 • 22min
The Election of the First US-Born Pope – Clemente Lisi, 5/8/25 (1282)
Clemente Lisi of Religion Unplugged Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected First US-Born Pope, Takes The Name Pope Leo XIV
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May 8, 2025 • 58min
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): The Second Sunday of Easter – Pr. Heath Curtis,4/25/25 (1153)
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
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May 7, 2025 • 20min
A Health and Human Services Report, “Treatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria” – Dr. Theresa Farnan, 5/7/25 (1273)
Dr. Theresa Farnan of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Ethics and Public Policy Center Treatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria
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May 7, 2025 • 59min
This Week in Pop-Christianity: Jesse Duplantis and God’s DNA – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 5/7/25 (1272)
Pr. Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith Fighting for the Faith
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May 7, 2025 • 37min
A New York Times Story, “A Hot Accessory, at the Intersection of Faith and Culture” – Terry Mattingly, 5/7/25 (1271)
Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.org
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May 6, 2025 • 24min
A Christian’s Joyful Countenance – Pr. David Petersen, 5/6/25 (1263)
Pr. David Petersen of Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy A Joyful Countenance as a Natural Outcome but also Deliberate God With Us Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy.
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May 6, 2025 • 46min
The Biblical Foundation of the Nicene Creed – Dr. Jonathan Mumme, 5/6/25 (1262)
Dr. Jonathan Mumme, an Associate Professor of Theology at Hillsdale College and author, dives into the biblical foundation of the Nicene Creed. He discusses its roots in scripture and the historical context shaped by early Christian debates, especially against Arianism. The conversation highlights the creed's significance in affirming core beliefs about God and Jesus. Mumme also touches on the relevance of the Holy Spirit, the role of baptism, and the influence of creeds in contemporary faith, all while celebrating the joy in pastoral leadership.

May 6, 2025 • 48min
Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 5/6/25 (1261)
Audio Open Lines
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May 5, 2025 • 8min
The One Year Anniversary of the Enactment of Florida’s Heartbeat Law – Dr. Michael New, 5/5/25 (1253)
Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New’s Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier Institute
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