ALR Episode 252 – And End and a Beginning
Lloyd and Pastor Bennett discuss the inauguration of Joe Biden and the ignominious end of the Trump administration, and how, as Christians, we should think about the days to come.
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ALR Episode 246 – It’s a Florida Man Christmas
It’s the penultimate edition of Armed Lutheran Radio for 2020 and our final Clinging to God and Guns show as Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dig into some Christmas-themed “Florida Man” stories to see what moral and self-defense lessons we can learn from Snoop Claus, Melvin the Vampire Slayer, and Jolly…
ALR Episode 239 – Pious and Prudent Rulers
In this week’s Clinging to God & Guns episode, Pastor Bennett is back from California and joins Lloyd to discuss the upcoming election and the last Presidential debate. We also turn to Martin Luther’s thoughts on pious and prudent rulers to respond to the notion that, as a Christian, we…
ALR Episode 237 – What Can We Learn?
In this week’s Clinging to God & Guns episode, Pastor Bennett returns to discuss some recent news stories about gun violence and the ineffectiveness of gun laws. The discussion takes an unexpected turn and goes much longer than expected as we dive into the importance of valuing life from conception…
ALR Episode 233 – The Kenosha Kid
In this week’s Clinging to God & Guns episode, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett discuss the adventures of Kyle Rittenhouse and the shooting of three mostly peaceful protesters during the looting in Kenosha, Wisconsin following the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
ALR Episode 231 – State of the Nation
In this week’s Clinging to God & Guns episode, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett answer some listener emails about the current state of affairs in the country.
ALR Episode 229 – Preaching to Florida Man Redux
In this week’s Clinging to God & Guns episode, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett revisit that quintessential American rascal, Florida Man, to see what theological and life lessons we can learn from his latest escapades.
ALR Episode 227 – Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should
In this long-awaited return of the Clinging to God & Guns segment, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett review some recent news stories and self-defense situations to glean some important lessons for responsible gun owners and gun-owning Christians.
ALR Episode 221 – Okay, Karen
Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dig back into the mailbag to answer an email from a listener who was critical of Lloyd’s commentary in episode 220.
ALR Episode 217 – Coronapalooza, Part 3
So much has changed since Lloyd and Pastor Bennett reviewed the various government responses to COVID-19 we thought it would be a good idea to go back and re-assess based on new information and to see how those policies have changed and what harm or good they have done.
ALR Episode 213 – Coronapalooza, Part 2
As the nation struggles on through the Coronavirus pandemic, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett continue their discussion on how we, as Christians, evaluate the decisions made by our public officials in light of the second great commandment [Matt. 22:39].
ALR Episode 212 – Coronapalooza, Part 1
As the nation grinds to a halt as a result of the various government responses to the Coronavirus pandemic, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett consider how do we, as Christians evaluate the decisions made by our public officials in light of the second great commandment [Matt. 22:39]. Are these responses showing…
ALR Episode 210 – Persecution
Persecution is mentioned over 70 times in the Bible. Many anti-gun Christians argue that since the Bible calls on us to suffer persecution and to love our enemies, we should not resist the violent criminal with a firearm. If you’ve heard this argument but don’t know how to counter it…
ALR Episode 208 – Gun Owners and “Gun Safety”
We’re getting back to our roots in today’s Clinging to God & Guns show as Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dissect and debunk an article from Patheos.com. Written after the El Paso and Dayton shootings in the fall of 2019. The author contends that all gun owners have a moral obligation…
ALR Episode 204 – Crime and the 10 Commandments
In this first Clinging to God & Guns show of 2020, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett are playing Crime and the 10 Commandments. We review crime stories from Oklahoma and Texas, try to determine how the Commandments apply and then Pastor Bennett counsels the perps and the victims.
ALR Episode 199 – 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.