ALR202 – The Real Story of Christmas

In this special Christmas tradition, the cast, family, and friends of Armed Lutheran Radio present the real story of Christmas. Featuring the vocal talents of Sgts. Bill and Kat Silvia, Pastor John Bennett, Aaron and Stacey Israel, Reagan Bailey, Hank and Mia Anstine, Lea Legitt, and Rob Morse and Jennifer…


ALR201 – They Saw the Same Star Rising

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…


ALR200 – 200thExtravaganza

Our 200th episode, recorded live with members of the Reformation Gun Club. Lloyd, Sgt. Bill, Mia, and Pastor Bennett look back at the past four years and are joined by special guests Bob Mayne (Handgun World podcast), Pastor Evan Goeglein (Table Talk Radio podcast), Kenn Blanchard (Black Man with a…


ALR199 – A Show About Nothing

In this final Clinging to God & Guns show of the year, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett talk about everything and nothing. A look back at past shows, a discussion of cultural changes, gun rights, and a look ahead to the future.


ALR198 – Time, Preparation, and a Rant

In the final variety show of 2019, Mia reflects on the importance of spending time with loved ones, Sgt. Bill shares tips for preparing for a new shooting season now that the current one is over, and Pastor Bennett rants about some unseemly social media posts following our show on…




ALR196 – Fourth Annual Christmas Gift List Show

On today’s variety show it’s our Fourth Annual Christmas Gift List episode, just in time for Black Friday shopping. Mia and Lloyd share gift ideas, Sgt. Bill shares some personal wish list ideas, and Pastor Bennett reminds us what’s really important in this coming season of giving.


ALR195 – The Rise in Anti-Semitism

The week is our Clinging to God & Guns Show and we are talking about the recent rise in anti-semitism and how we should think and respond as both Christians and as supporters of the 2nd Amendment.


ALR194 – High Altitude, World Champs, and Isaiah 49

On today’s variety show Mia has tips to help you avoid, recognize and deal with altitude sickness when hunting at high altitudes. Sgt. Bill has a rant about his experience at the IDPA World Championship, and Pastor Bennett discusses this week’s reading from Isaiah 49.


ALR193 – God’s Promise of Protection

The week is our Clinging to God & Guns Show inspired by the lessons learned in Lloyd’s daughter’s confirmation class. We confess in the first article of the Apostle’s Creed that God protects and defends us from harm and that raises a few interesting questions regarding gun rights and self…



ALR192 – Elk Hunting, Reloads, and Guest Pastors

Lloyd is under the weather so Pastor Bennett hosts this special variety show. We bring you Elk hunting tips from Mia, tips for improving your slide-lock reloads from Sgt. Bill, plus content from guest pastors Gaven Mize and Willie Grills.




ALR190 – Defending the Flock

The week is our Clinging to God & Guns Show and Lloyd and Pastor Bennett discuss the role of the pastor in protecting his flock in response to the tragic murder of a Lutheran Pastor in Fort Dodge, Iowa.