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ALR306 – Ukraine, Scenarios, and IDPA Rules

This week the gang’s all here for another variety show. Mia talks about preparing for self-defense scenarios, Sgt. Bill reacts to the new 2022 IDPA rulebook, and Pastor Bennett opines about the situation in Ukraine.


ALR303 – February Online Hangout

This week we are hanging out with members of the Reformation Gun Club to talk about the war in Ukraine, what this might mean for Taiwan, and we share recommendations for adult beverages. Lloyd is joined by Mia and Pastor Bennett, as well as Gun Club Members Dan Veldt, Daniel…




ALR287 – Happy Reformation Day

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…


ALR285 – Bullies, USPSA, Wild Animals and the Question Why

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 to good…


ALR283 – New Gun Owners, Culture Wars, and the National Championship

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…


ALR278 – Ask The Armed Lutherans #3

It’s a back-to-school special in our third installment of “Ask the Armed Lutherans.” The cast answer the question “What did you want to be when you were a kid and how/why did that change?” And we share advice for young people (and their parents) who are looking ahead to their…


ALR276 – Awareness, Shooting Sports & Mental Health

In this week’s variety show, Lloyd talks about the outrage over olympian Simone Biles, Mia shares information about the National Shooting Sports Month, and Pastor Bennett extends the concept of situational awareness to the curriculum your children are being taught in public schools.



ALR271 – Happy Non-Birthing Person Day

In honor of Father’s Day, we present a collection of classic clips from previous Father’s Day shows. Mia talks about the importance of fathers to women and young girls, Sgt. Bill and Pastor Bennett reflect on the joy of sharing firearms and firearms safety with their fathers and the importance…




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…