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This week is another variety show with a training tip about gun safety from Sgt. Bill Silvia, Mia Anstine's thoughts on the new, Draconian gun-control bills that have just passed the House of Representatives, and Pastor Bennett pontificates about Sin and the season of Lent which begins this week. Use these Links to Support Armed Lutheran Radio Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, or shopping at your favorite online stores using the links below. Join the Reformation Gun Club! Shop at Amazon. Shop at GunMagWarehouse. Shop ShootSteel.com Shop for everyday cigar deals at Cigar Page Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop! Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill discusses the importance of safety in competitive shooting and how experienced shooters can take safety protocols for granted. Focus on safety at

The doctrine of the lesser magistrates declares that when the superior or higher civil authority makes an unjust/immoral law or decree, the lesser or lower ranking civil authority has both the right and duty to refuse obedience to that superior authority. Lloyd and Pastor Bennett discuss how this 500-year-old doctrine applies to us today. Use these Links to Support Armed Lutheran Radio Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, or shopping at your favorite online stores using the links below. Join the Reformation Gun Club! RadioPublic Shop at Amazon. Shop at Shop at GunMagWarehouse. Shop Firearms and accessories at Palmetto State Armory. Shop at ShootSteel.com Shop for everyday cigar deals at Cigar Page Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop! Join the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network Clinging to God and Guns Luther wrote in March 1530 that no ch

It's our variety show week and Sgt. Bill has a tip for focusing your practice, Mia shares another great product from SHOT Show, and Pastor Bennett responds to a listener email. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill If you want to get better as a shooter and get the most out of your practice sessions, focus on one skill at a time. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia introduces us to NOSO puffy patches she found at SHOT Show 2019 in Las Vegas. These unique patches help you repair rips in your expensive puffy winter coats. Pastoral Pontifications Pastor Bennett responds to a listener question and discusses the difference between human conscience and the conscience of the Christian which is captive to God's will. Prayer of the Week O Lord, we implore You favorably to hear the prayers of Your people that we, who are justly punished for our offenses, may be mercifully delivered by Your goodness, for the glory of Your name; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spi

In this week's Clinging to God & Guns episode we're talking about praying the 10 Commandments and how considering the Commandments when you're making big decisions can help you avoid major mistakes. Support Armed Lutheran Radio Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, or shopping at your favorite online stores using the links below. Join the Reformation Gun Club! We get paid for every time you listen on RadioPublic Shop at Amazon. Shop at GunMagWarehouse. Shop Firearms and accessories at Palmetto State Armory. Shop ShootSteel.com Shop for everyday cigar deals at Cigar Page Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop! Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network Clinging to God and Guns Articles addressed in today's episode: Buy A Simple Way to Pray on Amazon. Denise Williams sentenced for role in love triangle murder Two juveniles charged in teen accomp

It's our variety show week and Sgt. Bill shares tips for shooting steel targets, Mia reports on some really cool shotguns she saw at the 2019 SHOT Show, and Pastor Bennett shares his thoughts on New York's new infanticide law.  Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Shooting steel can be tricky for some shooters. Sgt. Bill offers advice for how to shoot steel targets more effectively. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia is back from SHOT Show 2019 in Las Vegas with a report on some really cool new shotguns. Pastoral Pontifications Pastor Bennett comments on the latest push by the Left to normalize late-term abortion. As we fight for the 2nd Amendment right to defend our own lives we should also be fighting for the lives of all Americans, including the most vulnerable among us. Prayer of the Week Heavenly Father, as You know us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers that by reason of the frailty of our fallen nature we cannot at any time stand upright, grant to us such strength and protection as

In this week's Clinging to God & Guns episode we're doing a little Bible study called Gun Ban Theology. Lloyd reads anti-gun arguments from Christian authors and Pastor Bennett reacts, putting the verses used in proper context. Support Armed Lutheran Radio Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, or shopping at your favorite online stores using the links below. Join the Reformation Gun Club! We get paid for every time you listen on RadioPublic Shop at Amazon. Shop at GunMagWarehouse. Shop Firearms and accessories at Palmetto State Armory. Shop ShootSteel.com Shop for everyday cigar deals at Cigar Page Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop! Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network Clinging to God and Guns Articles and verses addressed in today's episode: Matthew 5:43-48, 1 Cor. 10:24 and 33, and Phil. 2:4-8, Daniel chapters 3 and 6, and 1 Samuel 8

It's our variety show week and we have another great hunting tip from Mia, tips on offseason prep from Sgt. Bill, Lloyd's thoughts on the latest ad from Gilette, and Pastor Bennett is answering a listener email. Commentary Gilette has released a new ad against "toxic masculinity," calling on men to be their best. Lloyd shares his thoughts on where the best example of masculinity can be found and why we can't seem to figure it out as a society. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill For many competitive shooters, it's the off-season and preparations for the 2019 season are under way. Sgt. Bill shares tips to help you improve. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia continues her series of hunting tips with a discussion of "spot and stalk" hunting; how it is different, tips for success, and why it's so prevalent in the Western states. Pastoral Pontifications In his second edition of his new segment, Pastor Bennett answers a question from Rob Morse of the Self Defense Gun Stories podcast: "Are we good or bad?" Pra

This week we are trying out a new idea for Clinging to God & Guns called "Crime and the 10 Commandments." Lloyd and Pastor Bennett discuss crime stories and discuss the ways that the Ten Commandments apply. Support Armed Lutheran Radio Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, or shopping at your favorite online stores using the links below. Join the Reformation Gun Club! Shop at Amazon. Shop at GunMagWarehouse. Shop Firearms and accessories at Palmetto State Armory. Shop ShootSteel.com Shop for everyday cigar deals at Cigar Page Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop! Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network Clinging to God and Guns Lloyd and Pastor Bennett share crime stories from Houston, Texas in 2018, Amboy, Minnesota, from 2018 and Marysville, Washington, from 2006 to show how the 10 Commandments apply to the circumstances surrounding these c

After a few weeks off, we launch our fourth year with today's episode. Sgt. Bill has tips for preparing for a new shooting season, Mia talks tree-stands, and Pastor Bennett debuts his new segment, "Pastoral Pontifications," debunking the anti-Christian myth that Christmas co-opted pagan holidays. Support Armed Lutheran Radio Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, or shopping at your favorite online stores using the links below. Join the Reformation Gun Club! Shop at Amazon. Shop at GunMagWarehouse. Shop Firearms and accessories at Palmetto State Armory. Shop ShootSteel.com Shop for everyday cigar deals at Cigar Page Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop! Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill is prepping for a new shooting season. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares tips for safely and effe

In this final show of the year we look back at some of the best moments from 2018 with segments from Sgt. Bill, Mia, Aaron Israel, and Pastor John Bennett. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Save 15% when you use promo code “armedpodcast” at checkout. www.CooksHolsters.com Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill warns about the dangers of GAS – Gear Acquisition Syndrome in this tip from episode 130. Everyday Cigar Deals Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine In this tip from episode 109, Mia shares a story from of a personal friend's Good Samaritan story gone wrong. Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop Now! Fundamental Defense In this self-defense tip from episode 102, Aaron talks about the dangers of defending property with potentially deadly force. Clinging to God and Guns We look back at episode 107 when Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dissected a post by a Trump-hating Catholic writer who thinks w

This week, the staff, families and friends of Armed Lutheran Radio bring you the real story of Christmas. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Cast and Characters (in order of appearance) Narrator: Lloyd Bailey The Angel Gabriel: Sgt. Bill Silvia Zechariah: Aaron Israel Elizabeth: Sgt. Kat Silvia Mary, Mother of Jesus: Mia Anstine Angel: Pr. John Bennett The Prophet: Rob Morse of Self Defense Gun Stories Neighbors: Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morse The Heavenly Host: Stacy Israel Shepherds: Lea Leggit Wise Men: Hank Anstine Scribes: Jon Braaten King Herod: Reagan Bailey Prayer of the Week Lord God, gracious Father, who in the fullness of time sent Your Son to become man, assume our flesh, and become our Brother, we implore You to keep us in true knowledge of our Redeemer, by whose birth we are delivered from sin, death, Satan, and hell, that with all the holy angels we may rejoice at His Nativity and behold Him wh

In this weeks show we look back at some of the best moments from 2017 from Sgt. Bill, Mia, Aaron Israel, and Pastor John Bennett. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Save 15% when you use promo code “armedpodcast” at checkout. www.CooksHolsters.com Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill In this tip from episode 74, Sgt. Bill talks talks about what he learned in force-on-force training. Mainly that you don't want to mess with Mrs. Sgt. Bill. Everyday Cigar Deals Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine In this tip from episode 59, Mia discusses teaching your teenagers to physically defend themselves when you are no longer there to protect them. Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop Now! Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel foreshadows his future endeavors in financial planning with a tip about protecting your personal finances as a self-defense strategy, from episode 56. Clinging to God and Guns We look back at 

In this weeks show we look back at some of the best moments from 2016. We have a Ballistic Minute from episode 12, former contributor Aaron Israel from episode 47, Mia's first segment from episode 29, and our interview with Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller from episode 17. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Save 15% when you use promo code "armedpodcast" at checkout. www.CooksHolsters.com Special Guest: Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado and co-host of Table Talk Radio is our special guest. Pr. Wolfmueller explains the medieval doctrine of the three estates, and how Martin Luther's interpretation of it was the key political insight of his career. The original idea was that there were three "orders" in life: those who worked, those who prayed, and those who fought. The home, the church, and the state. To be a part of one meant you could not be a part of the others. Luther recognize

It's that time of year again. Time for our annual Christmas gift list show. For 2016 and 2017 we shared the things we'd like to find under our trees, but this year we are giving you some gift ideas for the shooters in your life. Plus Lloyd and Mia and Pastor Bennett share thoughts of the real meaning of the season. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Save 15% when you use promo code “armedpodcast” at checkout. www.CooksHolsters.com *Affiliate Disclaimer: Many of the links below are affiliate links we will receive a small commission if purchase items using these links. Sergeant Bill's Gift List Ideas Magazines Reloading Components Training Classes Mia's Gift Ideas Mia's Amazon Shop TMS Outdoors Hunter's Trauma Kit HEATR Cold Weather Gear at WSI Sportswear – Use the promo code LLCO10 for a discount Farm to Feet Socks at Amazon SunJack Portable Solar Charger. Zippo USB Hand Warmer. The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker TroubleSho

A “Reverend” in the United Methodist Church somehow connects the symbol of the cross to Trump and the hate-filled Nazi who a committed mass murder at the Tree of Life Synagogue. If you think it's time to lay down the cross as a symbol of the church because of the actions of an anti-Semitic mass murderer, you might be a heretic. Or insane. Or both. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Save 15% when you use promo code “armedpodcast” at checkout. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest United Methodist Insight – After Pittsburgh, I Can No Longer Wear A Cross The Great Flip – Self-Defense and Life Skills for Girls Commentary Lloyd shares his thoughts on the reactions to the death of missionary John Allen Chau. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia talks about the importance of self-defense training for kids and The Great Flip. Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop Now! Clinging to God and Guns When I

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin says we live in a culture that celebrates death and that contributes to mass shootings. The media laughed him off and missed his larger point. Lloyd discusses the culture we live in and changes we could make to deter or prevent mass shootings and ideas where common ground might be found between the two sides of the gun debate. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Save 15% when you use promo code “armedpodcast” at checkout. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Rolling Stone – Kentucky Governor Blames Zombies for Mass Shootings in America Chicago Tribune – Why so much gun violence in America? Zombies on TV, says Kentucky governor Matt Bevin Newsweek – REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR BLAMES MASS SHOOTINGS ON ZOMBIES, ABORTIONS, US ‘CULTURE OF DEATH’—NOT GUNS GUNS Facebook – Matt Bevin Q&A on Gun Control and the Value of Life Everyday Cigar Deals Commentary When Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin mentioned TV show

With a migrant caravan header for the southern border, voices on both sides of the immigration issue are misusing God's Word to support their position. Lloyd and Pastor Bennett examine the subject of illegal immigration and how we, as Christians, should think about the subject. Plus Lloyd's thoughts on the mid-term elections and tips from Mia and Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Save 15% when you use promo code “armedpodcast” at checkout. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Raw Story – Methodist pastor tells CNN why he shamed Jeff Sessions over treatment of immigrants: ‘God calls them my people’ Pulpit & Pen – The Biblical Answer to Migrant Caravan is Bombs and Bullets Breitbart – Kasich says the Lord doesn't want Americans opposing the migrant caravan. Shop Firearms and Guns at Palmetto State Armory. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill is back with an idea to solve Lloyd's problems with shooti

The Reformation Gun Club is a site for supporters of Armed Lutheran Radio. For $2 per month you get access to lots of exclusive content. This week we give you a sample of the great content available to members. Today we share excerpts from our exclusive hangouts with the cast: Mia Anstine, Sgt. Bill Silvia, Pr. John Bennett, and the contributor formerly known as A-A-Ron. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Save 15% when you use promo code “armedpodcast” at checkout. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Join the Reformation Gun Club today! Prayer of the Week O almighty God, who has knit together Your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of Your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord, grant us grace so to follow Your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that we may come to those unspeakable joys that you have prepared for those who unfeignedly love You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns

Lloyd and Mia are holding down the fort this week. Mia has a tip for how to react to an active shooter situation and Lloyd shares his thoughts on the upcoming election. And then, in Clinging to God & Guns, Lloyd is looking at a recent survey of what Americans believe to try to answer the question of why so many Christians support gun control. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Save 15% when you use promo code “armedpodcast” at checkout. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Concordia Publishing House – Called to Vote: A Christian's Approach to Elections Lifeway Research – What Do Americans Believe About God? The State Of Theology Shop Firearms and Guns at Palmetto State Armory. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia talks about active shooter training at the She Never Quit Conference. Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop Now! Clinging to God and Guns Every two years Ligonier Ministries con

We've talked about the Christian view of home defense in Episode 85, but now, with violence rising against those with conservative political and traditional religious beliefs, how should we think about suffering, persecution and self-defense? Lloyd and Pastor Bennett address the issue in today's Clinging to God & Guns. Plus tips from Mia and Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest LifeNews – Man Who Brutally Assaulted a Pro-Life Woman Identified, Fired After Video Goes Viral LifeNews – Soros-Funded Activist Who Assaulted Pro-Life Woman Staffer Attacked Other Republicans Previously Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill talks about taking mixing and matching parts from different holsters that you probably have in that box of forgotten holsters.   Everyday Cigar Deals Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia, fresh off her trip to the She Never Quit Conference in Texas,