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ALR051 – 2016 Year in Review, Part 2

In this first episode of 2017 we’re continuing our look back at the guests, the segments, the interviews and the fun that we had in 2016. It’s the final leg of our trip down memory lane as we discuss sin, the three estates, Black Lives Matter, the fourth commandment, gun…


ALR050 – 2016 Year in Review, Part 1

In this final episode of 2016 we’re going back to the groove yard of forgotten favorites to look back at the guests, the segments, the interviews and the fun that we’ve had in the past year. It’s a trip down memory lane as we replay the very first segments from…


ALR049 – Christmas Wish List Episode

This week’s episode is a special Christmas “Wish List” episode. Lloyd, Bill, Aaron, Mia, and Pastor Bennett share their wish list ideas, and we talk to the husband and wife team behind Guns4Gals.com and the founder and president of Cook’s Holsters, Bob Cook.


ALR047 – Is Gun Ownership Christian?

In this week’s episode of Armed Lutheran Radio Lloyd and Pastor Bennett review a Washington Post article by a progressive Jewish journalist who has somehow come to the conclusion that Jesus would not support gun ownership. Plus sharing your passion by taking your kids to the range, and tips from…


ALR039 – Does Jesus Hate Guns?

Jesus Hates Guns. At least that’s what one author at Patheos.com thinks. He quotes his own book as proof of his assertion, but not Holy Scripture. Pastor John Bennett and I dissect his claims and debunk them thoroughly. Sgt. Bill teaches us how to use cover properly in IDPA. Aaron…


ALR037 – Don’t Shoot! That Home Invader Might be Jesus

In this week’s episode we take a look at the follow-up to last week’s article “Why Bible-Believing Christians Have No Right to Self-Defense.” Part two focuses on defense of life and family, and if you thought it couldn’t get worse, you were wrong. Mia is back from Europe to tell…


ALR036 – Do Christians Have a Right to Self-Defense?

On this week’s episode we discuss the goofy gnostic musings of a gay Presbyterian who thinks that Bible-believing Christians have no right to defend their lives, homes, or property. A look at my violent allergy to jazz hands, and great tips from Sgt. Bill, Aaron, and Mia.


ALR035 – Is Carrying a Gun a Christian Right?

Pastor John Bennett returns so you get full-strength, unadulterated Armed Lutheran Radio this week. You’ll hear about layers, pro-gun bumper stickers, shooting on the move, teaching our kids about guns, and how a pastor in the Wisconsin Synod thinks that if you have guns, criminals will want them too.


ALR027 – The Mr. Bean School of Gun Control Theology

In this episode of Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd’s back from vacation and back from the Iowa State IDPA Championship and the show is back to normal. Thoughts on another attack on police, this time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sgt. Bill has tips for improving your tactical reloads. Aaron Israel talks…


ALR025 – Making Guns Our God

Lloyd is on vacation, but the show goes on. In this week’s episode of Armed Lutheran Radio, some thoughts on the “epidemic” of gun violence. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense gives us tips on traveling light for safety. Sgt. Bill has a Ballistic Minute tip about the slide-lock reloads. And…


ALR023 – Reaction to Orlando

The gang’s all here for a very special episode 23 of Armed Lutheran Radio as we devote the show to the aftermath of the terror attack at the Pulse night club in Orlando. Aaron Israel joins me to talk about responding to active shooter incidents. Pastor Bennett discusses the proper…


ALR020 – To Own a Gun or Not to Own a Gun

It’s feast or famine at Armed Lutheran Radio! For our 20th episode, all our contributors are back and the show is chocked full of goodness. Sgt. Bill talks about passing on your passion for shooting in this week’s Ballistic Minute, Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense joins us to talk about…


ALR018 – American Evangelicals and Gun Control

In this week’s episode of Armed Lutheran Radio, we’re back from the Texas State IDPA match with tips from Sergeant Bill on practicing what you’re not good at, Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense joins me to discuss the importance of seeking professional training, and Pastor John Bennett of St. John’s…


ALR013 – Why All Christians can Back Better Gun Control…NOT!

On this week’s episode, Sergeant Bill brings us tips on using video for self-evaluation. Aaron Israel’s Fundamental Defense tip is about safely storing your firearms. I share my embarrassing concealed carry mistakes in hopes that you won’t make them, too. And, Pastor John Bennett is back with another episode of…


ALR012 – Beating Guns into Plows

On this week’s episode we look back at the MVSA Regional IDPA Championship, Sergeant Bill Silvia has tips on trigger control, Aaron Israel shares a personal defense tip about practicing off-balance shooting, and Pastor John Bennett and I take a look at some misguided Christian anti-gunners who think the Old…


ALR008 – Should a Christian Own a Gun?

This week’s episode is jam packed. We welcome our newest contributor, firearms instructor Aaron Israel. Sergeant Bill has tips on getting the most out of your dry fire practice. Two contestants square off in the very first Armed Lutheran Gun Quiz. Pastor Bennett is back for another installment of Clinging…