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Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner’s BlogThe post Kids Have Questions, Part 51 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 1/12/26 (0123) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Matt Sharp of Alliance Defending Freedom Alliance Defending FreedomThe post Two US Supreme Court Cases Regarding Men in Women’s Sports – Matt Sharp, 1/12/26 (0122) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: The Second Sunday After Epiphany – Pr. Peter Bender, 1/12/26 (0121) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller, a Lutheran pastor and author of "Finally Free," dives into the profound themes of the Parable of the Prodigal Son. He emphasizes the often-overlooked perspective of the elder son and links the parable to Jesus’ interactions with the Pharisees. Wolfmueller explores the astonishing mercy of the father and the three enslaving patterns of both sons – hedonism, despair, and pride. He challenges listeners to grasp God's invitation to rejoice, revealing how both sons struggle with their identities as children of the father.

Pr. Ted Giese of Mount Olive Lutheran-Regina, Saskatchewan Pr. Giese’s Movie ReviewsThe post The Finale of the Netflix Series “Stranger Things” – Pr. Ted Giese, 1/9/26 (0092) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Pr. Jonathan Conner of Zion Lutheran-Manning, IA Pastor Conner’s BlogThe post Kids Have Questions, Part 50 – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 1/9/26 (0091) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Joshua Pauling, author, “Are We All Cyborgs Now?” Are We All Cyborgs Now? Reclaiming Our Humanity from the MachineThe post Digital Sabbaths – Joshua Pauling, 1/8/26 (0083) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther’s Catechisms: The Baptism of Jesus – Pr. Peter Bender, 1/8/26 (0082) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Ken Schurb, a Ph.D. in church history and evangelism executive, dives deep into Martin Luther's Large Catechism. He reveals how Luther wrote it to address widespread ignorance in the church. Schurb compares the Large Catechism's depth to the Small Catechism's focus on households. He discusses the timeless relevance of these teachings, emphasizing the importance of daily practice and the First Commandment. Schurb also tackles the concept of faith, identifying money as a common idol, and highlights the need to trust God above all.

Dr. Craig Evans, a distinguished New Testament scholar from Houston Christian University, dives into the top biblical archaeology stories of 2025. He uncovers the significance of the Gihon Spring excavations linked to ancient rituals and the latest Pool of Siloam discoveries shedding light on biblical narratives. Evans discusses AI's role in advancing archaeological research and reveals a newly found Assyrian inscription that confirms biblical accounts. With exciting insights on Peter's potential house and ancient Roman roads, this discussion is a treasure trove for enthusiasts of biblical history.