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It's our 300th episode and Lloyd is back from COVID lockdown in North Carolina to look back on six years and 300 episodes of Armed Lutheran Radio with plenty of shout outs to fans, sponsors, supporters, the cast, guests and more. Segments [00:00] - Blooper [00:39] - Opening and welcome [01:27] - Thanks to our Members [03:22] - My COVID Adventure [13:38] - History of the Show and our Contributors [19:14] - Thanks and Shoutouts [26:05] - Wrapping Up [26:31] - Show Close 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, The Reformation Gun Club! http://gunclub.armedlutheran.us Thank You to this Week's Members! William from Bentonville, AR Samuel from Milton, WA Robert from Bothell, WA Michael from Janesville, MN John Nielson Jerry and Billye from Deer Lodge, MT Jeff from Wisconsin Dells, WI Annita from Old fort, TN And our newest member, Jason from Medina, OH Meet the Cast Lloyd Baile

In our first "Clinging to God & Guns" show of the year, Pastor Bennett tackles some gun-related advice columns from Slate.com. 

In our first variety show of 2022, Lloyd comments on the largest civil rights march in history, Bill offers tips for keeping your skills up during the ongoing ammo and primer shortage, and Pastor Bennett shares a story about panic porn and unreasonable fear. Segments [00:00] - Blooper [00:35] - Opening and welcome [01:50] - Thanks to our Members [03:13] - Commentary: The March for Life [13:59] - The Ballistic Minute with Sgt. Bill Silvia [17:04] - Pastoral Pontifications with John Bennett [26:20] - Show Close 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, The Reformation Gun Club! http://gunclub.armedlutheran.us Thank You to this Week's Members! Marianne from Watertown, NY Kurt from Rialto, CA James from FT WAYNE, IN Greg from Excelsior Springs, MO Gordon Derek from Huntsville, AL Meet the Cast Lloyd Bailey - http://www.armedlutheran.us/about/ Mia Anstine - http://www.armedluthe

We all hoped 2022 would be better than 2021, right? Unfortunately, everything in 2022 is stupid. From the economy to crime and immigration, terrorism, and (stupidest of all) COVID-19. Thanks to this Week's Members Jackie from Federal Way, WA Infamous Johnny B Gail from CANON CITY, CO Edwin from Round Lake Beach, IL Morris from Dallas, TX Dan from Livonia, MI This Episode is a Reformation Gun Club Exclusive! Members can listen to the full episode here: https://gunclub.armedlutheran.us/audio/2067/ To help support the show and get access to hundreds of hours of exclusive content like this, be sure to check out the Reformation Gun Club for as little as $15.17 per year! Click here to find out more The Armed Lutheran Book "Duty to Defend" is available! In Paperback: http://www.armedlutheran.us/duty/ For Kindle: http://www.armedlutheran.us/kindle Prayer of the Week Almighty and everlasting God, Governor of all things in heaven and earth, mercifully hear the supplications of Your people and grant us Your peace i

We kick off our seventh year with our annual "State of the Show" show. Lloyd introduces new listeners to the show and lays out what you can expect in 2022. Segments [00:00] - Blooper [00:52] - Opening and welcome [01:53] - Thanks to our Patrons [03:55] - Background and History [16:06] - What's Can You Expect in 2022? [21:00] - What is New in 2022 [26:55] - Wrapping Up [27:30] - Show Close The New Armed Lutheran Book "Duty to Defend" is available! In Paperback: http://www.armedlutheran.us/duty/ For Kindle: http://www.armedlutheran.us/kindle Prayer of the Week Lord, we implore You, give ear to our prayers and lighten the darkness of our hearts by Your gracious visitation; for You now live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 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 fa

A Christmas message based on the account of author Henry Williamson of the Christmas Truce on the Ypres salient in 1914. That account, published in the London Daily Express in 1937, reminds us that even during that deadly and bitter conflict, we are all God's children. Pray that we remember that fact in the midst of our modern day divisions. This is a remixed and remastered version of episode 201 released on Christmas Day 2019. The New Armed Lutheran Book "Duty to Defend" is now available! In Paperback: http://www.armedlutheran.us/duty/ For Kindle: http://www.armedlutheran.us/kindle 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 with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one

It's our final new show of 2021 and we're closing it out with Clinging to God & Guns. Lloyd and Pastor Bennett discuss some recent court cases that give us reason to be optimistic about the future of our flawed legal system. Check out our additional content as we discuss a couple of recent Supreme Court cases, exclusive for Reformation Gun Club members. Click here and come join us for as little as $12/year. Segments [00:00] - Blooper [00:28] - Opening and welcome [03:09] - Thanks to our Patrons [04:40] - Final thoughts on 2021 and looking ahead to 2022 [07:11] - The trial of Jussie Smollet [13:31] - The Kyle Rittenhouse Trial [21:26] - The Corrupt Cuomo Brothers [29:37] - The Murder of Ahmaud Arbery [37:26] - Wrapping Up [39:56] - Show Close The New Armed Lutheran Book "Duty to Defend" is now available! In Paperback: http://www.armedlutheran.us/duty/ For Kindle: http://www.armedlutheran.us/kindle Prayer of the Week O almighty God, who has knit together Your elect in one communion and fellowship in th

In this the penultimate episode of 2021, Lloyd comments on the advent season and reasons to rejoice in this world of sorrow and sadness, and Pastor John Bennett comments on happiness and despair during the Christmas season. Segments [00:00] - Blooper [00:26] - Opening and welcome [03:12] - Thanks to our Patrons [04:37] - Commentary: What is there to Rejoice About? [10:28] - Pastoral Pontifications with John Bennett [22:25] - Show Close Meet the Cast Lloyd Bailey - http://www.armedlutheran.us/about/ Mia Anstine - http://www.armedlutheran.us/mia/ Sergeant Bill Silvia - http://www.armedlutheran.us/bill/ Pastor John Bennett - http://www.armedlutheran.us/pastor/ Buy the Latest Armed Lutheran Book Available now for Kindle or in paperback! Duty to Defend Prayer of the Week Lord, we implore You, give ear to our prayers and lighten the darkness of our hearts by Your gracious visitation; for You now live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Use these Links to Support Armed

Conservative and pro-gun voices were quick to jump on actor Alec Baldwin's claim that he did not pull the trigger of the gun which killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. In today's episode, Lloyd dissects the key points in Baldwin's interview with ABC News, and shows why the critics are wrong, and why Baldwin is partly to blame, despite his efforts to point fingers elsewhere. Segments [00:00] - Blooper [00:36] - Opening and welcome [03:22] - Thanks to our Patrons [05:13] - Introducing the Topic [08:48] - Overall Impressions of the Interview [11:39] - Baldwin doesn't want to appear the victim [14:02] - Assuming the Gun was Empty [15:16] - Describing the Scene [16:31] - Cross-Drawing a Gun [19:14] - What is a "Cold Gun?" [21:31] - A "Marking Rehearsal" [25:00] - Where he Pointed the Gun [26:52] - He Didn't Have to Pull the Trigger [31:05] - Shifting Blame [33:08] - 40 Years of Faulty Safety Protocols [41:13] - How did the bullet end up in the gun? [44:32] - Ultimately Baldwin Shares the Blame [47:27] - We Sh

It's our Sixth Annual Christmas Gift List Episode, with gift ideas from the entire cast. Just in time for the holiday shopping season. Segments [00:00] - Show Open [00:24] - Opening and welcome [01:21] - Thanks to our Patrons [04:09] - Lloyd's Gift Ideas [18:09] - Mia's Gift Ideas [23:44] - Sgt. Bill's Gift Ideas [28:35] - Pastor John Bennett's Gift Ideas [36:42] - Show Close Links to Gift Ideas *Duty to Defend by Lloyd Bailey- https://amzn.to/3DzjGCt *Safety On by Yehuda Remer - https://amzn.to/3oRa27Y *27 Words by Yehuda Remer - https://amzn.to/30EqgZP *A Time to Kill: The Bible and Self Defense by Greg Hopkins - https://amzn.to/3DGlV6X *Capital Treason by Rev. Richard Bolland - https://amzn.to/30H2RaF *Pastor Steven Grant series by Ray Keating - https://amzn.to/3FyCOkC *Get to Work by Steve Anderson - https://amzn.to/30MdHLT Coolfire Trainer Laser Recoil System - https://coolfiretrainer.com/ SIRT Training Pistols - https://nextleveltraining.com/ iTarget Pro Training System - https://www.itargetpro.com/

On November 3, 2021, the Supreme Court heard arguments in New York Rifle & Pistol Association vs. Bruen -- a case that could make "shall issue" the law of the land around the nation. In this episode, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett review a hysterical amicus brief, filed by a group of Leftist religious organizations, supporting New York's "may issue" concealed carry permit law. An even more in-depth analysis of the brief is available exclusively for Reformation Gun Club members. Click here and come join us for as little as $12/year. Segments [00:00] - Blooper [00:37] - Opening and welcome [03:04] - Thanks to our Patrons [04:36] - "May Issue" vs. "Shall Issue" [09:07] - Responding to Episcopal News Service Article [15:42] - Threats against Places of Worship - Bad Examples [21:58] - The Filers of the Amicus Brief [24:08] - Guns are a Threat to Houses of Worship [25:53] - You Don't Need a Gun [27:23] - Protecting Sensitive Places [31:58] - Are the Filers Idiots or Just Nefarious? [33:59] - Reducing the "Casual Pu

"An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth," right? How should we, as Christians, view the ideas of vigilantism and revenge; even as our human nature desires to see bad guys get what's coming to them? Lloyd and Pastor Bennett respond to the case of the father in Spokane, Washington, who saved his daughter from sex slavery and then hunted down and murdered the boy he claims was responsible for selling her. Let the jimmies rustle! Segments [00:00] - Blooper [00:37] - Opening and welcome [02:58] - Thanks to our Patrons [04:11] - Revisiting the Rittenhouse Case [06:58] - The case of John Eisenman from Spokane, WA [07:01] - What the Bible Says about Vengeance [13:39] - What if the State Refuses to Act? [16:14] - What about "an Eye for and Eye?" [21:21] - Our Wicked Human Nature [27:23] - Three Reasons We Should Not Celebrate Revenge [33:38] - Predictions [37:42] - Wrapping Up [39:13] - Show Close Links of Interest https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/spokane-police-19-year-old-murdered-after-selling-girlfriend-int

Happy Reformation Day! In this week's variety show episode, Lloyd comments on the parallels between the Reformation and our current political divide, Mia talks about how to equip your daughters to defend themselves when our schools won't, Sgt. Bill is taking friends and new shooters to the range, and Pastor Bennett has a Reformation Day message for us. Segments [00:00] - Blooper [00:38] - Opening and welcome [01:31] - Thanks to our Patrons [02:47] - Commentary: Reformation and Truth [23:11] - Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine [31:38] - The Ballistic Minute with Sgt. Bill's Answer [38:06] - Pastoral Pontifications with John Bennett [49:15] - Show Close Meet the Cast Lloyd Bailey - http://www.armedlutheran.us/about/ Mia Anstine - http://www.armedlutheran.us/mia/ Sergeant Bill Silvia - http://www.armedlutheran.us/bill/ Pastor John Bennett - http://www.armedlutheran.us/pastor/ Buy the Latest Armed Lutheran Book Available now for Kindle or in paperback! Duty to Defend Prayer of the Week O Lord God, heavenly

This week Lloyd is flying solo, commenting on the Alec Baldwin movie set shooting and how we as Christian gun owners should think about and respond to it. The New Armed Lutheran Book "Duty to Defend" is now available! In Paperback: http://www.armedlutheran.us/duty/ For Kindle: http://www.armedlutheran.us/kindle Prayer of the Week Lord, we implore You to keep Your household the Church in continual godliness, that through Your protection she may be free from all adversities and devoutly given to serve You in good works; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. 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! - http://gunclub.armedlutheran.us Check out the

In this week's variety show episode, Lloyd comments on the recent shooting at a Texas high school, Sgt. Bill reviews the North Texas Regional USPSA Championship, Mia talks about wild animals and self-defense, and Pastor Bennett contemplates the age-old questions of why God allows bad things to happen. Segments [00:00] - Blooper [00:43] - Opening and welcome [01:34] - Thanks to our Patrons [03:20] - Commentary: Coverage of the Timberland High shooting [17:02] - Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine [25:34] - The Ballistic Minute with Sgt. Bill's Answer [30:24] - Pastoral Pontifications with John Bennett [42:30] - Show Close Meet the Cast Lloyd Bailey - http://www.armedlutheran.us/about/ Mia Anstine - http://www.armedlutheran.us/mia/ Sergeant Bill Silvia - http://www.armedlutheran.us/bill/ Pastor John Bennett - http://www.armedlutheran.us/pastor/ Buy the Latest Armed Lutheran Book Available now for Kindle or in paperback! Duty to Defend Prayer of the Week O Lord, we pray that Your grace may always go before a

Lloyd and Pastor Bennett respond to Wesleyan minister Ben Cremer's tweet suggesting that Christians who oppose government mandates don't understand the Cross. Segments [00:00] - Blooper [00:31] - Opening and welcome [02:21] - Introducing today's topic [02:36] - Thanks to our Patrons [03:55] - Discussion Begins [05:57] - Rev. Ben Cremer's Tweet [07:01] - Vaccine Mandates [11:56] - Vaccinating Children [13:35] - Science and Vaccines [21:09] - Masks and vaccines and Methodism [30:11] - Misunderstanding the Cross [34:13] - Countering the Argument [37:22] - Wrapping Up [38:42] - Show Close The New Armed Lutheran Book "Duty to Defend" is now available! In Paperback: http://www.armedlutheran.us/duty/ For Kindle: http://www.armedlutheran.us/kindle Prayer of the Week O God, forasmuch as without You we are not able to please You, mercifully grant that Your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one Go

In this week's variety show episode, Lloyd comments on the Biden administration's plan to allow Americans to die in order to score political points against Republican governors, Mia has tips for those who are new to handling guns, Sgt. Bill is preparing for the IDPA National Championship in Colorado, and Pastor Bennett comments on the culture war in America and how it undermines the family. Segments [00:00] - Blooper [00:49] - Opening and welcome [01:23] - Thanks to our Patrons [03:01] - Commentary: Joe Doesn't Care if You Die [11:20] - Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine [18:25] - The Ballistic Minute with Sgt. Bill's Answer [22:32] - Pastoral Pontifications with John Bennett [32:43] - Show Close Meet the Cast Lloyd Bailey - http://www.armedlutheran.us/about/ Mia Anstine - http://www.armedlutheran.us/mia/ Sergeant Bill Silvia - http://www.armedlutheran.us/bill/ Pastor John Bennett - http://www.armedlutheran.us/pastor/ Buy the Latest Armed Lutheran Book Available now for Kindle or in paperback! Duty to De

In a departure from our usual format, Lloyd shares his memories of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and discusses how much we've changed in 20 years, and how important it is to remember that terrible day. Segments [00:00] - Blooper [00:41] - Opening and welcome [02:14] - Thanks to our Patrons [04:32] - Looking back on September 11, 2001 [18:57] - Have we already forgotten? [10:15] - Teach your children about 9/11 [40:31] - Wrapping Up [41:17] - Show Close The New Armed Lutheran Book "Duty to Defend" is now available! In Paperback: http://www.armedlutheran.us/duty/ For Kindle: http://www.armedlutheran.us/kindle Prayer of the Week O Lord, we implore You, let Your continual pity cleanse and defend Your Church, and because she cannot continue in safety without Your help, preserve her evermore by Your help and goodness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Use these Links to Support Armed Lutheran Radio Armed Lutheran Radio

Today we are talking about a rather touchy subject that has many tongues wagging this week: abortion. Why do we mention it so much? And why does being pro-gun mean being Pro-Life? Segments [00:00] - Blooper [00:44] - Opening and welcome [01:48] - Thanks to our Patrons [03:33] - Introducing today's topic [05:07] - How are gun rights and the right to life linked? [10:15] - Why Life is precious on both sides of the womb [11:55] - Contrasting Abortion and Self-Defense [15:04] - The Fifth Commandment weighs in [16:56] - The "It's Not a Human Life" argument [23:00] - The Constitutional distinction [25:55] - "My Body, My Choice" [29:22] - The Penumbra of the Constitution [31:16] - Single Issue Voters [40:31] - Wrapping Up [41:17] - Show Close The New Armed Lutheran Book "Duty to Defend" is now available! In Paperback: http://www.armedlutheran.us/duty/ For Kindle: http://www.armedlutheran.us/kindle Prayer of the Week Keep, we implore You, O Lord, Your Church with Your perpetual mercy; and because the frailty of