Cross Defense — Contraception and a Pre-1960s America

What do Republican and Democrat party platforms say about abortion and contraception?

Concord Matters — Greeting to the Apology of the Augsburg Confession

Dr. Ryan Macpherson joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the background, history, and Melanchthon’s greeting to the Apology.

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Party Planning Committee: Saint Lucia Day!

In honor of St. Lucy’s Day on December 13, the Party Planning Committee is back: this time with tips and tricks for holding your own Saint Lucia Day celebration.  

Cross Defense — Rev. Walther on the Pastoral Office

What sets the pastoral office apart from lay leader offices?

Concord Matters — Introduction to the Apology of the Augsburg Confession

Rev. Dr. John Maxfield joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the introduction to the Apology of the Augsburg Confession.

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Rachel’s Trivia Challenge: The Church Year, Part 1

Rachel takes the opportunity to quiz Sarah and Erin on the finer nuances of the liturgical calendar, focusing here on the festival seasons of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, and Easter.  

Cross Defense — The Christian Man in the Arena

We hear a bunch of dead theologians and one dead president talk to us about what it means to be a man in the arena.

Concord Matters — Augsburg Confession. Conclusion and Understanding Indulgences.

Rev. Terry Forke joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Indulgences and the Conclusion to the Augsburg Confession.

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Kitchen Table Talk: Transgenderism, Sexuality, and God’s Design for Humanity

How can Lutherans guard young people from false teaching about gender identify — and lovingly speak God’s truth about the beauty of his plan for sexuality to those around them?  

Cross Defense — Postmillennialism is Psychotic

A postmillennial listener suggests we read 1 Thessalonians 5:4 in light of other Scripture passages, which is always a good idea.