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ALR262 – Variety Show Minus the Variety

This week we have a variety show that is lacking in variety. Sgt. Bill and Mia were unable to join us so Lloyd and Pastor Bennett hold down the fort with a little housekeeping, listener comments, and a pontification on civil disobedience and Romans 13.


ALR260 – Ask The Armed Lutherans #2

Today in Part two of “Ask the Armed Lutherans” each cast member shares their own story of gun buyer’s remorse. We answer the question “what’s the one gun you wish you had never spent your own money on, and why?”


ALR258 – More Tips for Women, a Book Review, and Listener E-Mails

Armed Lutheran Radio is back after a week off and in this week’s variety show Mia shares more shooting tips for women, Sgt. Bill reviews Ben Stoeger’s new book “Practical Shooting Training” and Pastor Bennett answers listener questions about concealed carry in church, the Christian concept of vocation, and government…



ALR255 – Ask the Armed Lutherans #1

This week we have our first “Ask the Armed Lutherans” variety show where the entire cast answers the question: “What was the first gun you learned to shoot with and the first gun you bought for yourself?” Mia, Lloyd, Bill, and John share their own first gun experiences, fun stories,…


ALR254 – Why Do Churches Support Gun Control?

Turns out, the majority of American Christians may not actually be Christians. They like their religion with a strong dose of personal opinion, politics, and a heaping helping of heresy. Lloyd and Pastor Bennett discuss the vexing question of why American Christian churches get involved in social justice issues like…



ALR252 – 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.



ALR250 – Our Favorite Things of 2020

2020 was a bag of flaming excrement for most people. Unless you were an elected politician, you may have dealt with job and/or income losses, lockdowns, travel restrictions, and social isolation. Lloyd, Pastor Bennett, and Sgt. Bill close out 2020 by looking for silver linings as we kick off our…


ALR246 – 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…


ALR244 – The Great Disconnect, Part 2

In this week’s Clinging to God & Guns episode, it’s part two of our discussion on the state of American culture and the move to find alternative media and news outlets. Today we share tech tips for keeping your private data safe when you’re online, plus recommendations for alternatives to…


ALR243 – The Great Disconnect, Part 1

In this week’s Clinging to God & Guns episode, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett discuss the state of American culture in the age of media bias and censorship and the move to find alternative outlets. Be sure to tune in next week for part 2!


ALR242 – Tikka Rifles, Elections, and Developing Feel

On this week’s variety show we hear Mia’s rave reviews of the .270 Tikka T3x LITE Roughtech hunting rifle. Sgt. Bill shares tips for developing a feel for your handgun. And Pastor Bennett reflects on reactions to the outcome of the 2020 elections.


ALR240 – Biden, Bullpups, Bullets and BS

On this week’s variety show we hear Lloyd’s thoughts on the upcoming election, Mia talks about the utility of bullpup shotguns for home defense, Sgt. Bill has advice for training during yet another ammo shortage, and Pastor Bennett debunks a nonsensical article from our favorite heretic: Rev. John Piper.


ALR239 – 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…