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According to YouTuber David Williams, opposing guns is not about pacifism, it's about obeying God. Unlike many of the anti-gun voices we analyze he's not political. He's passionate and sincere…but totally wrong. We'll break it down in Clinging to God and Guns with Pastor Bennett. Plus a self-defense tip from Aaron Israel and Mia Anstine interviews Amy Robbins, the CEO of Alexo Athletica. 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 YouTube – Gun Control, Self Defense, and Christians – Pt. 2 Dyersburg State Gazette – Woman explains salvation to man who threatened her Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill is out sick this week. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel reviews an attempted robbery and resulting defensive shooting and talks about safety issues surrounding online sales. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia insterviews special guest Amy Robbins, CEO of Alexo Athletic

Does allowing guns in church “fly in the face of tradition and Scripture?” Freelance journalist Tom Verde thinks so. Lloyd will debunk his assertions in Clinging to God & Guns. We also answer some listener emails, and Sgt. Bill shares tips for maintaining your gear to get ready for the coming shooting season. 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 Religion News Service – Allowing guns in church flies in the face of tradition and Scripture Armed Lutheran Blog – Shake Rattle and Roll with CZ Armed Lutheran Radio – Ep. 9 – Training, Transitions, and Rattling Mags Armed Lutheran Radio – Ep. 17 – The Three Estates Armed Lutheran Radio* – Ep. 43 – Of God and Gun Free Zones * Note: I misspoke when I mentioned Episode 59 in the Listener Email segment. I should have said Episode 43. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill With the cold weather here in Texas Sgt. Bill is taking the opportunity to do

In our first episode of 2018 we talk about resolutions, we salute the folks at GunBlog VarietyCast Radio, we get tips from Bill, Aaron, and Mia, and then Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dissect the heretical ramblings of a “woke” Christian who says Christianity is not about prayer, it's about action on gun control, health care, and the environment. 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 The Boeskool – What The Bible Says About “Thoughts & Prayers” and Gun Violence Personal Defense Network – PDN Training Talk with Aaron Israel Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares tips for effectively finishing your draw. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel recently wrote a recent article and appeared on PDN Training Talk to discuss the use of deadly force in defense of property. Today, Aaron shares his thoughts with us based on the reaction to his article. Mia's Motivations with Mi

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 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 who liv

For the first time, Lloyd is joined by all four contributors to look back at the first 100 episodes of the show. We get a behind the scenes look at the contributors' segments, discuss current events, and have a little fun. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Prayer of the Week Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Your only-begotten Son that by His coming we may be given to serve You with cleansed minds; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

The cast of Armed Lutheran Radio are joined by friends of the show to share their Christmas Wish list ideas in this second Annual event. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Special Guest Appearances Gail Pepin and Massad Ayoob from the Pro Arms Podcast Sgt. Bill Silvia Pastor John Bennett Aaron Israel Mia Anstine Kenn Blanchard of the Black Man With a Gun Podcast Amanda Suffecool of Eye On The Target Radio Jackie Russo of Team Armed Lutheran Radio Rob Morse of the Self Defense Gun Stories podcast Lt. Col. Willes Lee Jon Braaten, our reigning Trivia Champion Charlie Cook from Riding Shotgun with Charlie Rhonda Ezell from Chicago Guns Matter Patrick & Cassie Coburn, owners of Guns 4 Gals Bob Cook, owner of Cook's Holsters Prayer of the Week Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Your only begotten Son, that by His coming we may be given to serve You with cleansed minds; through the same

This week we are joined by Charlie Cook, firearms instructor, host and producer of the viral Gun Gram videos and Riding Shotgun with Charlie on YouTube. We talk about how he went from music teacher to firearms instructor, Massachusetts gun laws, and about his fun Gun Gram videos. Plus tips on traveling while armed from Aaron Israel, and dry fire training tips from 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 YouTube – Charlie Cook YouTube – Riding Shotgun with Charlie Personal Shooting Instruction YouTube – A Mighty Fortress is our God, a Gun Gram by Charlie Cook Special Guest: Charlie Cook This week we are joined by Charlie Cook, a music teacher, firearms instructor, and creator of the Gun Gram and Riding Shotgun with Charlie videos on YouTube. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill In his final Ballistic Minute of 2017, Sgt. Bill shares tips for dry fire practice. Aaron Israel of Funda

This week Lloyd is joined by NRA Board of Directors member Lt. Colonel Willes Lee (USA-Ret) for a frank, informative discussion about the state of the NRA and the future of gun rights. Plus a weekly self-defense tip from Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense. 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 WillesLee.com Willes Lee on FaceBook Willes Lee on Twitter Special Guest: Lt. Colonel Willes Lee This week we are joined by NRA Board member Lt. Colonel Willes Lee (USA-Ret.) to discuss the state of the NRA, the future of gun rights, and what it's like being an Armed Lutheran in Hawaii. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense In this week's self-defense tip, Aaron talks about teaching your children, especially girls, to stand up for themselves. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill will be back with us next week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia will be back with us next week. Clinging to

As we sit down to give thanks this week, consider not just WHAT you are thankful for, but TO WHOM are you giving thanks.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd speaks to Dr. John Edeen, a practicing pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and the Membership Director of Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership (DRGO). Lloyd and Dr. Edeen discuss silencers, CDC research, and gun-free zones. Plus tips from Sgt. Bill and Mia Anstine. 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 Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership DRGO.us – Position Paper in Favor of Firearm Suppressors to Prevent Hearing Loss 2Adoc.com – Pro-Second Amendment healthcare provider sign up Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill reviews his new Armscor shotgun. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron is not able to join us this week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine This week Mia shares tips for high country hunting. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett will be back with us next week. Prayer of the Week O God, our Refuge and Strength, the Author of al

Whenever a mass killing happens in America we do nothing. If you define “nothing” as not passing meaningless gun control laws. So says a loopy leftist theology professor who says that because we won't give up our guns, we're no better than the ancient Canaanites who sacrificed their children to Moloch. 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 HuffPo – The Price of Freedom? Child Sacrifice and the American Gun Cult Eventbrite – Combat & Competition Class, November 18 Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill talks about using cover and the difference in tactics between competition and defensive shooting. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense With all the news about Hollywood's misdeeds, Aaron shares tips for defending against sexual assault. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia is travelling and will not be with us this week. Clinging to God and Guns  Lloyd and Pastor Bennett analyze

In this week's episode, we wrap up our IDPA season on the tailgate of Sgt. Bill's truck at the Central Arkansas Shooters Association after the Fall Brawl Championship. Lloyd and Bill and Sgt. Mrs. Sgt. Bill talk about the match, the food, and shooting non-threats. And we finally get a chance to interview Ben Branam of the Modern Self Protection Podcast. 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 Modern Self Protection Podcast Special Guest: Ben Branam Our special guest, Ben Branam, is a Marine Veteran, firearms instructor, and host of the Modern Self Protection Podcast. Prayer of the Week O Lord God, heavenly Father, pour out, we implore You, Your Holy Spirit upon Your faithful people, keep them steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and comfort them in all temptations, defend them against all enemies of Your Word, and bestow upon Christ's Church Militant Your saving peace; through the same

What happens when the pastor of a progressive, social justice obsessed church buys a modern sporting rifle? Freakouts and hand-wringing, of course. To try to explain how this could have happened, author and musician David Gungor says gun-loving Christians love violence more than the Gospel and he aims to prove it by quoting a gay Catholic heretic. Plus tips from Sgt. Bill and Aaron Israel and a report from the She Never Quit Summit by Mia Anstine. 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 Religion News Service – The Gospel for Gun-Loving Christians She Never Quit – The WOMA Presents an Exciting Event for 2017! Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Steel pepper poppers come in a variety of sizes in competitive shooting. Sgt. Bill shares tips for shooting them successfully and without worry. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Footwear is an important consideration when you're out in the public s

On this week's show we talk about the motives behind the Las Vegas massacre. We read some listener emails, Aaron Israel has a safety tip about credit cards, and we interview Derek LeBlanc, founder and chief instructor of the Kids SAFE Foundation and talk about his unique and effective firearm safety program. 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 Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation Special Guest: Derek LeBlanc Our special guest, Derek LeBlanc, is an NRA Certified instructor who has created a unique and effective gun safety program for kids in the state of Oregon. Commentary: The Las Vegas Massacre We don't need to know the motivations of the killer in Las Vegas. We, as Christians, understand his motives because we know the author of his motives. Combat & Competition – November 18 Armed Lutheran Radio presents a day of handgun training with two of our contributors: Aaron Israel and Sgt. Bill Silvia

Rick Ector was a family man. Good job. House on a corner lot. Didn't drink. Didn't party. Didn't get into trouble. But one night trouble found him and changed his life forever. He describes himself as becoming a “man on fire,” soaking up knowledge about guns, gun rights, and gun politics and now he's a firearms instructor, NRA training counselor, and outspoken gun rights advocate. He joins Lloyd by phone to talk about his life, Detroit, diversity in the gun rights community, and the night that changed his life. Plus tips from Mia and Aaron and a look back at the IDPA National Championship with 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 Rick's Firearms Academy Rick Ector on Facebook Special Guest: Rick Ector Our special guest, Rick Ector, is a lifelong resident of Detroit, a Keynote Speaker, Expert Witness, Trainer, 2A Advocate, Freelance Writer, and Consultant. Ballistic Minute with

At age 15 Hesham Shehab was handed a sniper rifle and joined the Muslim Brotherhood during the Lebanese Civil War. He later was part of a mortar team, shelling civilians in Christian neighborhoods. Through the intervention of the Holy Spirit and a chance meeting with a Lutheran Pastor in Beirut, Shehab converted to Christianity and is now an LCMS Lutheran pastor in Illinois. He tells his incredible to story to Pastor Bennett on 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 Salam Christian Fellowship Special Guest: Hesham Shehab Our special guest, Pastor Hesham Shehab, tells his amazing story of leaving the Muslim faith and finding faith in Christ. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill reviews the ETS CAM Loader magazine loader. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron is travelling for work and will join us again next week. Mi

In this special episode, Lloyd and Pr. Bennett stumble upon what may be the most reprehensible thing they have ever analyzed in the 88-week history of the show. With all the technical glitches we endured to put this show together, we thought jokingly that Jesus didn't want us listening to it. But it's more likely that Satan didn't want us exposing it.   Clinging to God and Guns  Dr. Roger Ray is the pastor at Community Christian Church in Springfield, Missouri. His “church” is a progressive liberal echo chamber that puts the pursuit of social justice ahead of the Gospel. In this week's episode, we look at a “sermon” from the Sunday after the Charleston church shooting back in 2015. During this speech, Dr. Ray uses nasty ad hominem attacks, twisted logic, meaningless stats, and outright lies to demonize those who disagree. All while claiming to desire meaningful dialog and discussion. The world, he says, has no meaning unless you give it meaning through your works, and the deaths of the victims in Charleston

Professor Christopher Hays goes back to Genesis to try to show how the descendants of Adam were able to peacefully coexist and resolve problems without violence and how gun owners today are part of a harmful subculture that has turned it's back on God. Plus tips from Mia, Sgt. Bill and Aaron. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill talks about why he shoots competitively. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel is travelling in Asia for business and shares thoughts on staying safe while travelling overseas. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia Anstine introduced us to Shoot Like a Girl back in Episode 69 and has some news to share about the organization. Clinging to God and Guns  Lloyd is again flying solo and tackles an article by a Professor, published at Patheos.com, which looks at gun violence and the Book of Genesis, suggesting that we gun owners ar

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio Lloyd is flying solo in Clinging to God & Guns with an anti-gun article from the Baptist General Convention of Texas that argues you can support the Second Amendment and still support banning dangerous guns. Bill shares his live fire routine, Aaron talks prepping. We send our thoughts and prayers to those in the path of Hurricane Irma, the wildfires in the Northwest, and those recovering from Hurricane Harvey. And we release details of our upcoming Combat & Competition class with Aaron 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 Texas Baptists – Americans and Our Guns   Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares details of his live fire practice routines.   Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron is talking prepping again this week, specifically how to prioritize your preps.   Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Lord willing

There's a difference between what's legal and what's moral when it comes to defense of your home and family. Shoot first, ask questions later or defending property with lethal force are bad ideas both legally and morally. Lloyd and Pastor Bennett discuss the moral issues surrounding home defense in Clinging to God & Guns. Plus tips from Sgt. Bill, Mia, and Aaron. 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 Feedback – Send us Your Ideas for Episode 100 Hurricane Harvey Relief Please consider volunteering for or supporting relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.Click here to donate to LCMS World Relief and Human Care's disaster relief fund. Send a screenshot of your donation and your mailing address to armedlutheranradio at gmail dot com and I'll send you some Armed Lutheran swag as a “thank you!” Red Cross donations do not apply. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill i