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Will Weedon, assistant pastor and longtime Lutheran liturgy author, unpacks Christ's priestly role. He explores Old Testament parallels, Luther's view of intercession and sacrifice, active and passive obedience, penal substitution, Christ's ongoing intercession, and how the Eucharist applies the once-for-all sacrifice. Short, thoughtful reflections on theology and worship.

Chris Rosebrough, pastor and creator of Fighting for the Faith, critiques a recent debate on Christianity and interracial marriage. He challenges appeals to nature over Scripture and rejects biological race as a biblical category. He examines who argued what, highlights scriptural examples of inter-ethnic unions, and warns that forbidding such marriages can slip into racist ideology.

Joy Pullman, executive editor at The Federalist and author on education and culture, offers a sharp take on family and child welfare in high‑profile custody matters. She walks through Musk’s complex parenting situation, debates risks of unmarried parenthood, and argues that detaching sex from marriage harms children's stability. She calls for a return to traditional moral priorities around marriage and parenting.

Dr. Ken Schurb of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod The post Martin Luther’s Large Catechism, Part 3 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 1/23/26 (0231) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. David Azerrad of Hillsdale College The Return of the Jewish QuestionThe post The Rise of Antisemitism – Dr. David Azerrad, 1/22/26 (0222) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Bryan Wolfmueller, Lutheran pastor and author of Finally Free, offers a brisk tour of the Parable of the Prodigal Son. He unpacks the father’s confrontation with the older son, pride as a form of slavery, and surprising mercy that upends expectations. Short, vivid scenes explore repentance, forgiveness, and the open challenge Jesus leaves to religious self-righteousness.

Pr. Brady Finnern President of the Northern Minnesota District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod The post The Call of a Parish Pastor – Pr. Brady Finnnern, 1/21/26 (0211) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Irene Townes, a classically educated teenage homeschooler and varsity debater who wrote on hymns in church. She discusses why young people are drawn to liturgy, how hymns teach theology and admonish believers, contrasts doctrinal hymns with vague contemporary songs, and argues for serious, mature language in worship music.

Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service Concordia Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:50 Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:50-24:53The post The Hymn, “O Christ, Our True and Only Light” – Dr. Arthur Just, 1/21/26 (0213, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): The Transfiguration of Jesus – Dr. John Bombaro, 1/20/26 (0203) first appeared on Issues, Etc..