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Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Easter Sunday – Dr. John Bombaro, 3/31/26 (0901) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Peter Bender, pastor and director at Concordia Catechetical Academy, connects catechism teaching with Easter Scripture. He explores resurrection themes, creation and hope, Christ raised for our justification, and how sacraments like baptism and the Lord's Supper relate to forgiveness. Passages from Exodus, Acts, Colossians, and Matthew receive lively exposition tied to worship and prayer.

Open lines covering listener feedback about branding and sponsorships. Technical snafu with journal subscriptions and how it was fixed. Explanations of Good Friday liturgies and why certain music airs during Lent. Discussion on seminary formation and a book pick. Theology questions on marriage in the resurrection and criticism of an ad and its implications for public discourse.

Dr. Michael New, a social research and political science scholar at Catholic University and senior associate at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, discusses new Guttmacher data. He highlights state successes where laws correlated with fewer abortions. He examines the rise in telehealth abortions, changing state policies, cross-state travel trends, and argues for restoring in-person requirements at the FDA.

Chris Rosebrough, pastor and critic behind Fighting for the Faith, takes on pop-Christian trends. He dissects claims that words create reality, critiques 'voice-activated' faith and misuse of Proverbs and Romans, and warns about magical thinking and rhetorical tricks in megachurch teaching.

Josh Wood, executive director of Them Before Us and commentator on family and bioethics, shares a personal IVF-related story tied to the NCAA tournament. He outlines embryo selection, questions the fate of unused embryos, and frames selection practices as modern eugenics. He also raises concerns about commodifying children, future artificial wombs, and calls for stronger protections for all unborn children.

Dr. Chad Kendall, theology professor and former pastor with a PhD in protreptics, explores persuasive Christian speech rooted in Greek and early church practice. He highlights logos, pathos, and ethos. He traces historical practitioners, examines narrative techniques like Paul at Mars Hill, and shows practical, relational ways to invite others toward Christian truth.

Dr. Päivi Räsänen, Former Minister of the Interior of Finland The post The Finnish Supreme Court Ruling on a Freedom of Speech and Religion Case Involving Lutheran Leaders in Finland – Dr. Päivi Räsänen, 3/26/26 (0852) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Mark Rockenbach of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis The post Responding to Gender Ideology – Dr. Mark Rockenbach, 3/26/26 (0852) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul Lutheran, Austin, TX Rome ExaminedThe post Responding to Roman Catholic Teaching, Part 1: Scripture – Bryan Wolfmueller, 3/26/26 (0851) first appeared on Issues, Etc..