ALR444.1 – Duty to Defend Q&A #2
In this mid-week episode Lloyd is answering more comments and questions about the “Duty to Defend” series. Thank you to all who commented!
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ALR444 – Numbered with the Transgressors
In our continuing look at my book, Duty to Defend, Lloyd reviews one of his own entries starting on page 104. Did Jesus (referring to Isaiah 53) mean to suggest that he would be “numbered with the transgressors” because his disciples carried swords?
ALR443 – Do Not Fear Those Who Kill the Body
In this week’s episode, we continue our walk through the book “Duty to Defend” with a chapter by Rev. Drew Newman on Matthew 10:28. Gun-control Christians have argued that gun owners only own guns because of fear. And since we should not fear the home invader who can only kill…
ALR442 – Walk Humbly
In this week’s episode, we continue our walk through the book “Duty to Defend” with a review of the chapter by Rev. Thomas Stark on Micah 6:8. Gun-control Christians suggest that you can’t walk humbly if you have a gun for self-defense. Are they right? You need to be logged…
ALR441 – Spears into Pruning Hooks
This week Lloyd is reviewing another article from his book “Duty to Defend,” this one written by the Rev. Jason Reed. Rev. Reed discusses Micah 4:3 and puts the verse into proper context to show how those who use it in support of gun control are missing the point.
ALR440.1 – Duty to Defend Q&A
In this special mid-week episode, Lloyd reacts to some of the feedback he’s received about the Duty to Defend series so far. Thanks to all who have responded!
ALR440 – Swords into Plowshares
This week we continue with our series covering chapters from my book “Duty to Defend.” In this episode we discuss the chapter by Rev. Larry Beane II about Isaiah 2:4 and the idea that, to be good Christians, we should encourage people to melt down their guns and turn them…
ALR439 – The Golden Rule
This week we are continuing our series on the book “Duty to Defend” with an article by Rev. George T. McCall. Matthew 7:12 tells us that we should do unto others as we would have them do unto us. Does this mean we should avoid owning a firearm for self-defense?…
ALR438 – Treasures in Heaven
This week we are continuing our series on the book “Duty to Defend” with an article by Rev. Philip Zielinski. Matthew 6:19-21 cautions us to not lay up treasures on earth that thieves can steal, but rather the lay up treasures in heaven. The implication being that you should not…
ALR437 – Training my Hands for War
We are continuing our series on the book “Duty to Defend” with an article by Rev. Guillaume Williams (of online hangout fame). Psalm 144:1 (“Blessed be the Lord…who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle”) has been used as a proof text for gun rights. But are…
ALR436 – Love Your Enemy
We are continuing our series on the book “Duty to Defend” with an article by the late Rev. Richard Bolland. How can you love your enemy if you are willing to shoot them in self-defense?
ALR435 – Trust in Chariots
This week we continue with our series covering chapters from my book “Duty to Defend.” In this episode we discuss a chapter by Rev. Tab Ottmers about Psalm 20:7 and placing our trust in things other than God.
ALR434 – The Thief in the Night
This week we are beginning a new series covering chapters from my book “Duty to Defend.” In this episode we discuss a chapter by Rev. Bob McCanless about Exodus 22:2 and the thief in the night.
ALR433 – Vengeance is Mine
In this week’s episode, Lloyd is back from a bout of the flu to discuss the idea of vengeance and what, if anything, the common man can do when government cannot or will not defend the weak and punish the wicked.
ALR432 – Concealed Carry and Compromise
Every decision we make with regards to concealed carry is a compromise: concealability, comfort, shootability, convenience. Then there are legal and ethical questions. All these factors must be accounted for. What compromises you are willing to make and how do you handle those decisions?
ALR431 – Fires, Floods, and Thoughts and Prayers
In this week’s episode, Lloyd rants about the apparent differences in the coverage and concern for victims of the wildfires in California, versus those still suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. And he shares some thoughts on how certain internet celebs have opined about the efficacy of thoughts and…