Issues, Etc. Responding to Listener Email and the Issues, Etc. Comment Line, 5/12/26 (1321)
May 12, 2026
Open lines covering conference plans and scheduling quirks. Discussion of a listener critique about idealized motherhood portrayals. Questions about Lutherans' view of Mary and liturgical music for Ascension Day. Reflections on higher biblical criticism and tracking down an old marriage book recommendation.
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Astroturf Groups Targeting Christian Laity
- Many Christian laypeople are being targeted by astroturf groups posing as Christian organizations to shift views on debatable and non-debatable issues.
- Todd Wilkin highlights topics like climate, immigration, marriage, family, and gender as areas of progressive influence the groups push into churches.
Register For Making The Case Conference
- Attend the Issues, Etc. Making the Case Conference for talks countering progressive influence and defending church positions.
- The 2026 conference is June 12–13 at Concordia University, Chicago, with speakers like Megan Basham and President Matthew Harrison.
Abby Johnson Interview Delayed For Radio Slot
- An Abby Johnson interview was recorded but not yet aired for live radio due to time constraints in the two-hour terrestrial slot.
- Podcast listeners will hear the interview later; Abby discusses misrepresentation of motherhood.
