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This week on Armed Lutheran Radio we interview Remso Martinez, the author of the new book Stay Away from the Libertarians, plus tips from Aaron, Sgt. Bill and Mia. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Remso Martinez – Stay Away from the Libertarians Remso W. Martinez GunMag Warehouse – Need more Magazines? Find out what gun magazines we have for you! Shop ModernSpartanSystems.com for the best cleaning, lubrication, and accuracy products for firearms. Everyday Cigar Deals Get Regular Refills Coffee Subscriptions at the Dunkin' Donuts Shop Now! Legal Plans Starting at $24.95/month. Shop LegalShield Today! Shop Firearms and Guns at Palmetto State Armory. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Do you know what gunshots sound like? What would you do if you heard them when you are out in public? Aaron talks about trusting your instincts and how to react when you hear gunfire. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares tips for shooting long distance targets. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares more rifle shooting tips for curing your flinch. Special Guest: Remso Martinez Remso Martinez is a political junkie and conservative libertarian. He is a journalist, a podcaster, and author of the new book Stay Away from the Libertarians and he joined Lloyd to discuss his career, politics, and his new book. Prayer of the Week Grant to us, Lord, we implore You, the Spirit to think and do always such things as are right, that we, who cannot do anything that is good without You, may by You be enabled to live according to Your will; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Is Christian support for gun-rights a barrier to the Gospel for those outside the faith? Lloyd takes on an article from a snarky East Texas progressive who thinks so. Plus tips from Mia, Aaron, and Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Extra Newsfeed - Blowback: The Christian Dilemma of Guns and Violence Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense We have all cheered the positive outcome of a Dallas mother who shot a man who tried to take her car with her child inside. Aaron dissects this story and points out some important lessons we can all learn from. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill has a bum knee. He shares his tips for rehabbing persistent injuries that interfere with your shooting. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares rifle shooting tips from a women's event she recently attended. Clinging to God and Guns Joe Forrest is a progressive Christian who says he doesn't think American's shouldn't have the right to own guns. He just thinks that, if you're a Christian, you shouldn't exercise it. He criticizes gun-rights advocates for using hypothetical arguments and then uses hypotheticals of his own to argue against gun rights for Christians. Lloyd analyzes his arguments and his use of Scripture. Prayer of the Week O God, whose never-failing providence orders all things both in heaven and earth, we humbly implore You to put away from us all hurtful things and give to us those things that be profitable for us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio we are back to our usual format. Lloyd reviews an email from one of the organizers of the IP43 ballot initiative in Oregon which compares the confiscation of legally owned firearms to the conquest of the promised land, plus tips from Mia Anstine, Aaron Israel, and Sgt. Bill Silvia. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest WHDH.com – Suspected Walmart robber tries to carjack two different cars, both drivers pull out guns Pulsar – Thermal Imaging Binoculars Join the Reformation Gun Club Amazon.com – G-Code IWB Belt Clip Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron shares some lessons learned from two attempted carjackings by the same criminal at a Florida Wal-Mart. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill reviews G-Code's IWB Belt Clip. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia reviews Pulsar's new thermal imaging binoculars. Clinging to God and Guns With Pr. Bennett on vacation, Lloyd is flying solo and reviewing an email from Rabbi Micahel Cahana, one of the leaders of the Lift Every Voice Campaign to Ban Assault Rifles in Oregon. Rabbi Cahana uses a verse from Deuteronomy to encourage supporters after the failure of ballot initiative IP43 to make it on the November ballot. Prayer of the Week Lord of all power and might, the Author and Giver of all good things, graft into our hearts the love of Your name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of Your great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

In March of 2018, progressive clergy held an interfaith press conference held at Augustana Lutheran Church in Portland, Oregon, led by Augustana's pastor, Mark Knutsen. Knutsen describes Augustana as a holy place where "justice and peace kiss." That press conference launched the the "Lift Every Voice" campaign to gather signatures to get an "assault weapons" ban on the November ballot. In another feature-length segment of Clinging to God & Guns, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett analyze the incoherent ramblings from that conference and unmask the opportunism, fear-mongering and ignorance behind the campaign. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest YouTube – The Lift Every Voice Campaign to Ban Assault Weapons (Part 1 of 3) YouTube – The Lift Every Voice Campaign to Ban Assault Weapons (Part 2 of 3) YouTube – The Lift Every Voice Campaign to Ban Assault Weapons (Part 3 of 3) Prayer of the Week O God, who has prepared for those that love You such good things as pass man's understanding, pour into our hearts such love toward You that we, loving You above all things, may obtain Your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

In this special episode, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett review the 2016 Resolution on Gun Violence from the United Methodist Church and it's twisted interpretation of Micah 4:1-4. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest United Methodist Church Book of Resolutions: Our Call to End Gun Violence Prayer of the Week Grant, O Lord, we implore You, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by Your governance, that Your Church may joyfully serve You in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Today on Armed Lutheran Radio we celebrate masculinity. Despite the lies of the Left, the guidance and leadership of fathers is important in the lives children. Today we celebrate that with tips from Mia, Bill and Pastor Bennett. Lloyd shares a funny story about shooting with his dad, and Aaron follows up on the Oklahoma City restaurant shooting. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Commentary: A Day in the Mountains with Dad Lloyd shares a Fathers Day memory. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron has some additional thoughts on the Oklahoma City restaurant shooting now that we know more. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares a Fathers Day message. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares a Fathers Day message. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett shares a Fathers Day message. Prayer of the Week O God, the Protector of all that trust in You, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy, increase and multiply upon us Your mercy that, You being our Ruler and Guide, we may so pass through things temporal that we finally lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd takes on a Youtube video which claims that the Bible tells us that when bad things like school shootings happen, God is punishing us for our sins. Plus a competitive shooting tip from Sgt. Bill and another interview from NRAAM from Mia. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Thanks to Chad from Rio Linda, California, for the shout-out in today's show open. Links of Interest Bible Spotlight on YouTube – What does the Bible say is the reason for School Shootings? Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill This week Sgt. Bill teaches us about how to save time by shooting into position as you approach point of cover in IDPA. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron is on vacation and will join us again next week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares her interview from the Leica Optics booth at NRAAM. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Chris and Pastor TJ believe that the Bible teaches us that school shootings are a result of God disciplining us and are a sign of the end of days. Lloyd dissects their claims in this episode. Prayer of the Week O Lord, who never fails to help and govern those whom You bring up in Your steadfast fear and love, make us to have a perpetual fear and love of Your holy name; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates. Thank you to our Reformation Gun Club members! Bryan P., Dave V., David H., David W., Gordon, Jackie, James, John, Kalroy, Lucas, Robert, Tyler, Frank, Vince, Harold, Douglas

We have an eclectic show for you this week. Lloyd and Pastor Bennett could not get together for Clinging to God & Guns so Lloyd riffs on accountability and Pastor answers some listener emails. Aaron has a self-defense tip about trusting your "creep alarm," and Sgt. Bill is talking about using a drop step to move out of shooting positions. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Trust your "creep alarm." You can naturally detect many of the dangers you may face by trusting your instincts. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill If you find yourself struggling to move out of shooting positions quickly? Sgt. Bill shares a tip for using a drop step to help you get moving faster. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett answers listener emails about Bible translations and about having a pro-gun statement in your church bulletin. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia Anstine was not able to join us this week. Prayer of the Week Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

This week Lloyd and Pastor Bennett look at an article from 2017 that Relevant Magazine dredged up and re-published in response to the Santa Fe school shooting. Aaron discusses the "evade, barricade, fight" philosophy. Sgt. Bill re-re-revisits the importance of grip. And Mia shares an interview from NRAAM where Brownell's shows off their new "Retro" line of rifles. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Relevant.com – It's Time for More Christians to Address Gun Violence BibleStudyTools.com – Bible Verses About Killing Brownell's – Retro Rifles Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel discusses the concept of evade, barricade, and fight. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill revisits the topic of grip and it's importance in recoil control and accuracy. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Brownell's is releasing a Retro line of firearms offering modern quality with classic features and looks. Mia shares her interview from the Brownell's booth at the NRA Annual Meeting. Clinging to God and Guns Brandon W. Peach, writing at Relevant Magazine, thinks we are not having a conversation about gun violence because pastors are afraid to discuss the issue because of the polarizing debate about gun rights. He thinks churches should move from discussions to action. Prayer of the Week Almighty and everlasting God, Governor of all things in heaven and earth, mercifully hear the supplications of Your people and grant us Your peace in our time; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

In this week's episode we talk about scapegoating and how not to do it, and Lloyd shares his thoughts on the Santa Fe (TX) school shooting and seven things we can to do make mass shootings less likely. Sgt. Bill shares a rant about the ridiculous prices for rusty CMP 1911s, Mia has an interview with Project Appleseed from the NRA Annual Meetings, and we give you a sneak peek at our monthly hangout with Aaron Israel. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Project Appleseed Civilian Marksmanship Program – 1911 Information Patheos.com – Swimming through the Flood – Guns, Violence, and US Politics Commentary This week's shooting at a high school in Santa Fe, Texas destroyed cliches on both sides of the gun debate. Lloyd shares seven ideas that are worth discussing. What are your thoughts? Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill The Civilian Marksmanship Program will soon begin offering military surplus 1911 pistols to the public, but the prices have Sgt. Bill steamed. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense In a snippit from this month's Reformation Gun Club hangout, we talk about how Aaron Israel's training philosophy has changed in the years since he started teaching. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares an interview from the Project Appleseed booth at the NRA Annual Meetings. Clinging to God and Guns Lloyd and Pastor Bennett review an a sermon from from a UCC pastor published at Patheos.com, which suggests that we need to stop scapegoating if we want to solve our gun violence problem…but then promptly scapegoats the evil AR-15. Prayer of the Week O God our merciful Father, who taught the hearts of Your faithful people by sending to them the light of Your Holy Spirit, bring us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things and evermore to rejoice in His holy comfort; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who with You and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Four of the Armed Lutheran Radio crew went to the 147th NRA Annual Meetings (NRAAM) in Dallas last week and today we share some interviews with the good folks at Lionheart Industries, Bergara Rifles, and SAR USA, plus a round-table discussion with Aaron and Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest NRAAM.org – Annual Meetings Homepage Bergara USA – Precision Rifles Lionheart Industries – Regulus Pistols Rain6 – Archon Type B Pistol SAR-USA – Products Sarsilmaz.com – K12 Sport Prayer of the Week Almighty, everlasting God, cause us always to have a devout will toward You and to serve Your majesty with a pure heart; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio Lloyd and Pastor Bennett look at a news story about a billboard campaign by the North Carolina Council of Churches which suggests you are idolizing your guns if you think owning guns for self-defense will keep you safe. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest News & Observer – The 2nd Commandment outweighs the 2nd Amendment, thousands of NC churches say NC Council of Churches – Council Posts Billboard about Gun Violence NC Council of Churches – The Second Commandment Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel shares his thoughts on the recent shooting at Waffle House. Clinging to God and Guns Thanks to a listener for submitting a news story to us from the Raleigh (NC) News & Observer. The North Carolina Council of Churches has started a billboard campaign that says "You Shall Not Make for yourself an Idol," suggesting that you are an idol worshiper if you have guns for self-protection. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill will be back with us next week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia Anstine will be back with us next week. Prayer of the Week O God our Father, from whom all good things do come, grant to us, Your humble servants, that by Your holy inspiration we may think those things that be right and by Your merciful guiding may perform them; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd returns after surgery and joins Pastor Bennett to review a news story from a listener about a group of churches that are "divesting" from police services by pledging never to call police, even in cases of violent crime. Sgt. Bill has an after-action report on the two-day Ben Stoeger class he just finished, and Mia discusses the importance of getting involved with and supporting the pro-freedom organizations in your state. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest MSN – Churches make a drastic pledge in the name of social justice: To stop calling the police Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill On his way to the Texas State IDPA Championship, Sgt. Bill shares his thoughts on the two days he spent learning from IPSC World Champion Ben Stoeger. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine With NRAAM coming up and gun rights battles raging in every state, Mia talks about the need for all of us to get involved and to support pro-freedom organizations at the state and national levels. Clinging to God and Guns A group of Protestant and Unitarian churches has decided that police departments are so corrupt, racist, and unfair that they refuse to call them anymore, even in cases of vandalism or violent crime. They claim it is their Christian duty to "divest" themselves of police protection and to call for the abolition of police departments nationally. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel is recovering after Baker Mayfield was drafted by the Cleveland Browns. He will be back with us next week. Prayer of the Week Our merciful Father, the God who alone make minds of the faithful to be of one will, cause Your people to love what You command and to desire what You promise, that among the manifold changes of this world our hearts may be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Lloyd responds to a listener's review, using the Parable of the Good Shepherd. Links: Gospel of John Chapter 10: The Good Shepherd Book of Concord: The Lord's Prayer

Pastor Bennett is our first-ever guest host as Lloyd recovers from surgery. Lloyd dissects an article from a website called The Stream, Sgt. Bill shares his impressions of the new Gen 5 Glocks, Aaron has a self-defense tip about teaching to the test, and Mia warns about the dangers of the 12-20 split as she preps for turkey season. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Suggested Reading The Stream – Since When Did Jesus Get Connected to Guns? Special Thanks Thank you to Pastor John Bennett for filling in as our guest host as Lloyd recovers from surgery. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Standardized testing is a joke, in schools and in your firearms training. Aaron warns about the dangers of training to the test. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares his initial impressions of his new Gen 5 Glock 19 pistol. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Hunting with multiple shotgun calibers can lead to disaster if you don't pay attention. Mia warns about the dreaded 12-20 split. Clinging to God and Guns In a solo segment recorded before his surgery, Lloyd analyzes an article from a website called The Stream, which wonders how guns and Christianity became so intertwined in American culture. Prayer of the Week Almighty and everlasting God, the heavenly Father who shows the light of truth to those who are in error so that they may return into the way of righteousness, cause all who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's Church to avoid those things that are contrary to their profession and to follow all such things that are agreeable thereto; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Well, we did it. We found the worst sermon in the world. We thought we had found it back in Episode 88, but we were wrong. In this hideous homily, the "pastor" turns Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem into a protest march against the Roman Empire and it's weapons of war, and compares it to the fraudulent "March for Our Lives." It's so bad, we had to do an entire show. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Armed Lutheran Radio #88 – The Worst Sermon in the World YouTube – Palm Sunday was a March for Our Lives Prayer of the Week Merciful Father, who by the humiliation of Your Son raised up the fallen world, grant to Your faithful people perpetual gladness, and make those whom You have delivered from the danger of everlasting death to be partakers of eternal joys; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Recovering from Holy Week and my daughter's sleepover party, Armed Lutheran Radio is running short staff. Aaron Israel has a self-defense tip, Lloyd share's thoughts about a new movie coming in June and the hypocrisy of the anti-gun Left, and is again on his own in Clinging to God & Guns, looking at an anti-American rant from a "clumsy" Christian who claims that America is getting what it deserves because it's such an awful place, and that Rev. Jeremiah Wright predicted our school shooting "epidemic" when he said our chickens had come home to roost. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Red Letter Christians – The School Shooting Epidemic: America's Chickens Have Come Home To Roost YouTube – Upgrade (Red Band Trailer) Fundamental Defense – Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting – May 5 Fundamental Defense – Intuitive Defensive Shooting – May 18-19 Fundamental Defense – Advanced Pistol Handling – May 20 Commentary: Lloyd shares thoughts about the trailer for the upcoming movie "Upgrade" and the hypocrisy of the Left. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron has a talks about how important your attitude is when carrying a defensive firearm and why you have to keep your ego in check. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett is recovering from Holy Week so Lloyd is going it solo this week, taking on a nasty anti-American article from Red Letter Christians which blames school shootings on the evils of America, calls America a terrorist nation, and claims that Rev. Jeremiah Wright (of "God d**n America" fame) predicted our "epidemic" of school shootings when he said our chickens had come home to roost. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill will be back with us next week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia Anstine will be back with us next week. Prayer of the Week Almighty and merciful God, as You have brought us to celebrate the festival of the Lord's resurrection, cause us by Your grace to bring forth the fruits thereof in our life and conduct; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

He is risen! He is risen, indeed! Happy Easter! In this week's episode we talk about ignorance and fear and how it affects the current gun rights debate, we look at an article by a female pastor who decided to allow her irrational fear of guns and school shootings to affect her inquisitive five-year-old, and we have tips from Sgt. Bill, Aaron Israel, and Mia Anstine. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Red Letter Christians – #EnoughIsEnough: My 5-Year-Old is Afraid Commentary We're told that the kids leading the "March for Our Lives" have important opinions that need to be heard. Truth is that their opinions, like those of every other gun-banner are uninformed and based on irrational fear. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia talks about the fear that is driving the push for gun control and how we can counter it with facts and reason. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense This week Aaron shares a tip about what you should keep on your night stand. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill has a tip about hunting? Hunting for your sights, that is. Clinging to God and Guns Lloyd is holding down the fort by himself this week, examining an article by a female pastor who opens up a proverbial can of worms with her inquisitive five-year-old. Rather than sharing the comfort of the Gospel she claims to preach, she decides to allow her irrational fear to cause her son to panic. Prayer of the Week We implore you, Almighty and merciful God, cause us who celebrate Your Pascal Feast, kindled with heavenly desires, ever to thirst for the Fountain of Life, Jesus Christ; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Lloyd compares the sham that is the "March for Our Lives" to the Children's Crusades of the 13th Century.

It's Holy week and Lloyd and Pastor Bennett are tackling a mean-spirited heretic who compares Scripture to the Jesus in his head and all he can see is evil, conservative, white, male, privilege and power. Plus tips from Aaron, Mia, and Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest ITS Tactical – Roof Topping: Lessons in Social Engineering from a Clandestine Photographer Christian Post – Dear Conservative Evangelicals, I Have a Question Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill has tips to make your mags easier to insert, eject and to get them out of your mag pouches. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron discusses an article about how easy it is to bypass security. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia discusses teaching children about gun safety. Clinging to God and Guns Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dissect an article from an "LGBTQ-affirming pastor" who hates Trump and Evangelical Christians. And guns. Prayer of the Week Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon Him our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross that all mankind should follow the example of His great humility, mercifully grant that we may both be guided by His patience in this life and also be made partakers of His resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

In this week's episode, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett take on a pro-gun article that tries to make the case that God doesn't prevent school shootings because we don't have prayer or guns in our schools. Plus some listener emails, and tips from Sgt. Bill, Mia, and Aaron. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest American Family Association – Why School Shootings: Not Enough God, Not Enough Guns Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares his personal experience with tactical lights and gun-mounted lights and answers the question: how many lumens is enough? How many is too much? Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron shares tips for improving your grip for better recoil control. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares her thoughts about a new carry option her husband purchased. Clinging to God and Guns Why the increase in school shootings in the past five decades? While most of us would agree that something has changed for the worst in society, Ryan Fischer at the American Family Association has an answer. It's because God isn't around to protect our kids because they can't pray in school. Prayer of the Week We implore You, almighty God, merciful Father, look upon Your people that by Your great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Remember when people used to march and protest for civil rights? Lloyd shares his thoughts about the clueless kids who walked out of school to protest against your civil rights.

Back from a week of medical convalescence, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett are perplexed by an article from Patheos.com that tries to explain the Parkland shooting by delving into the idea of "mediated violence" and how as Christians we should be "in the world, but not of the world." Plus tips from Aaron and Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Patheos.com – In the World, Not of the World: Some Initial Reflections After Yet Another Shooting Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill talks about the advantages and disadvantages of different ways to work your trigger: Pin & Reset vs. Trigger Sweep. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron shares his thoughts on the use of standards as part of your training routine. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia could not join us this week. Clinging to God and Guns Searching for something to say about the Parkland Shooting, author Matthew DiStephano decides to opine about what it means to be "in the world" but not "of the world." It's a confusing piece and hilarity ensues as Lloyd and Pastor Bennett struggle to make sense of it. Prayer of the Week Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we implore You that we, who do worthily deserve to be punished for our evil deeds, may mercifully be relieved by the comfort of Your grace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Lloyd shares two thoughts on how Psalm 146 and Ash Wednesday relate to the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Sgt. Bill shares lessons learned from a disqualification at his first sanctioned USPSA match. Mia shares a story of the dangers of being a good Samaritan. Aaron Israel shares some lessons we can learn from a Texas road rage incident. And Pastor Bennett answers some listener emails. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Daily Wire – BREAKING: CNN Reports FOUR Broward County Deputies Waited Outside School As Children Were Massacred Time – Broward Sheriff Deputy Resigns After Video Shows He Avoided School Shooting Sun Sentinel.com – Sheriff's hiring of political supporters under fire Hymnary.org – Savior, When in Dust to Thee [LSV 419] Commentary: Psalm 146 "Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. When this breath departs, he returns to the earth; on that very day his plans perish." Psalm 146 cautions us to be careful in whom we place our trust. We place our trust in government, in schools, in police, to keep our kids safe. In every way imaginable, they fail us. Commentary: Ash Wednesday Few in the media noticed or commented on the fact that the Parkland shooting took place on Ash Wednesday. A day when we are reminded of our mortality. We are but dust, and to dust we shall return. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill drove to Houston for his first sanctioned USPSA match and was disqualified after three stages. He shares the lessons he learned about how to avoid doing it yourself. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense A Travis County, Texas road rage incident serves as the basis for today's self-defense tip. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares a personal friend's horrifying Good Samaritan story gone wrong and asks "what would you do?" Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett answers some listener emails about specific Bible verses and how they relate the the gun-rights debate. Prayer of the Week O God, our heavenly Father, seeing that of ourselves we have no strength, keep us both outwardly and inwardly that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

As Pastor Bennett prepares for the start of Lent, Lloyd takes on Rev. Rob Schenck and another article filled with bad application of Scripture, lack of context and complete nonsense. Plus tips for getting started in competitive shooting from Sgt. Bill, a gun safety story from Mia, and tips for surviving a THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Sword of the Spirit Ministry – Ten Things I Believe About Christians and Guns Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares tips for getting started in IDPA and USPSA. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense In the wake of the Parkland, Florida school shooting, Aaron provides tips for surviving an active shooter attack. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Familiarity breeds contempt, they say, and Mia shares an example Clinging to God and Guns Rev. Rob Schenck like to say he's a gun guy who has seen the light. But he's just another gun banner who wraps his arguments in Scripture. Scripture misinterpreted, twisted, and taken out of context. In today's article he presents ten reasons why he thinks Christians should not own guns. Prayer of the Week O Lord, mercifully hear our prayer and stretch forth the right hand of Your majesty to defend us from those who rise up against us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Lloyd shares his thoughts on the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, and why protecting our kids isn't a priority in Congress. So, this week, we saw another school shooting. this time in Parkland, Florida, about 50 miles north of Miami. A disturbed 19-yr-old, who had been expelled for disciplinary reasons, was not allowed on campus with a backpack because of concerns, had a history of mental illness, who was apparently angry about being bullied, and who flew massive red flags on social media took a rifle and lots of magazines to his old school, pulled the fire alarms to get everyone out into the halls, and began opening fire. He killed 17, and wounded another 15 in the 15 minutes it took police to respond. In the end, he was too big a coward to eat a bullet himself, and was arrested without being injured himself. At age 19, the shooter was prohibited from owning a handgun. Unlike Trayvon martin, who posed with real guns he was not allowed to own, this week's shooter posed with airsoft and pellet guns. But, in one photo which he captioned his "arsenal", he did have two shotguns, two hunting rifles, and an AR-15 pattern rifle. Where he acquired his rifles, we do not yet know. The minimum age to purchase or possess a long gun in Florida is 18. Students at his former school say they all knew he was a time bomb. That they all saw it coming. He was angry. He was weird. He was always getting into trouble. Ultimately, he was expelled and staff was warned not to allow him on campus with a backpack. So, the school saw it coming, too. It's not legal to open carry in Florida. Yet he did openly carry the rifle to the school. It's illegal to carry a firearm onto school property. And yet he did. It's not legal to shoot people unless it's an act of self-defense. He did that as well. Chelsea handler and other leftist harpies immediately blamed the NRA. Which shows you what a moronic broken record the left has become when it comes to violence in America. The Left has their mantras. Background checks. Gun bans. Magazine capacity bans. Blame the NRA. All of it bullshit. But the Right has their own mantras, as well. It's a mental health issue. You can't legislate evil. Good guys with guns. Background checks are an infringement of muh rights. Much of the right's favorite catch-phrases are bullshit too. In this case, it was a mental health issue. As was the case in aurora, Tucson, and Newtown. But in all those cases, like this one, the killers were not in the system. Not because the system failed. But because there was no reason for them to be there. You must be committed to a mental institution, or be a felon, or a domestic abuser or have a protective order against you to be denied your 2A rights. None of those applied to the shooter this week. He had apparently seen a mental health therapist, but had never been adjudicated mentally ill or committed to a mental institution. So, how do we stop it? What could have stopped this? Ignore the idiotic ideas on the left about bans and background checks. Like the killers at columbine, this kid was apparently bullied. combined with mental illness, and the recent death of his mother, the fuse for this kid was lit. and it was short. At what point could this have been stopped? The fact is, criminal record or mental illness or none, someone evil enough to consider killing their former classmates at school will find a way to do it. At one of the schools in a system where my wife once worked, a student was found to be plotting a mass-casualty attack. The most detailed plan local law enforcement had ever seen. It didn't involve knives, or guns. it involved blocking the school's exits and releasing an airborne toxin, a gas made from household chemicals, fed into the school's air handling systems. This disturbed student didn't plan to shoot up the school. That student planned to exterminate every person on the campus like the gas chambers at Auschwitz. She didn't need a gun. You heard me right…she didn't need a gun. Her sick plan did not include one. Fortunately, someone discovered her plan and reported it to authorities. Evil will find a way. But our answer can't stop there. It can't be to throw up our hands and say, "you can't legislate evil," or "we live in a wicked world." Those things are true. evil exists and it will find a way. The sin in the heart of man is the reason men and women do such terrible things to each other. So, what do we do? Taking away guns from people who do not abuse their rights is not the answer. Killers steal, make and find weapons whether you ban them or not. Magazine capacity bans? The shooter had "countless magazines" according to the local sheriff. Although they have counted them so it's not like he had a bag of holding from D&D with a warehouse full of mags inside. But clearly, he had a bunch. Like the shooter at VA tech or the one at Sutherland springs. Since he had time to reload multiple times, it doesn't matter. So, again, what can we do? The sad truth is tha

Catholic author and speaker Mark Shea hates Trump and totally thinks you're a member of the "Gun Cult" because you won't accept meaningless gun control legislation. According to him, those who say "you can't outlaw evil" are a bunch of Antinomian heretics. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Patheos.com – Heresy of the Day: Antinomianism Politico.com – Why we can't trust the CDC with gun research LutheranReformation.org – The Antinomian Disputations Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill talks about tools you can use to make your dry-fire practice more productive. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron could not be with us this week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia could not be with us this week. Clinging to God and Guns Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dive back into Patheos.com for a post by a Trump-hating Catholic writer who thinks we're all a bunch of heretical Antinomians because we oppose new gun laws. Prayer of the Week O Lord, we implore You, mercifully hear our prayers, and, having set us free from the bonds of sin, defend us from all evil; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dive back into Patheos.com to look at a 2013 article by Ellen Painter Dollar who suggests that fear is what motivates gun owners and as Christians we should have no fear…so we don't need guns. Plus tips from Sgt. Bill and Aaron Israel. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Patheos.com – Does Inciting a "Wave of Fear" Sound Like a Christian Response? Ballistic Minute with Sgt. Bill Sgt. Bill talks about the relationship between dry fire and live fire and how improvement doesn't mean you can afford to slack off. Fundamentals of Defense Aaron shares some additional lessons learned when he revisits a self-defense shooting in Arlington, Texas. Mia's Motivations Mia has the week off after joining us Friday night for our Reformation Gun Club hangout. Clinging to God & Guns Ellen Painter Dollar is a progressive Christian who writes about faith, parenting, and disability. She sprinkles Jesus on her political views to justify her political positions (except for her "nuanced" views on abortion). When it comes to guns, she's knows all the anti-gun cliches and lies, and she thinks the only reason we own guns is because we have fear in our hearts. And according to the Gospel of John, we should have no fear. Or is it 1 John? Not sure. Prayer for the Week O God, because You know that we dare not put our trust in anything that we do, mercifully grant that by Your power we may be defended against all adversity; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Michigan native and North Carolina transplant Lucas Apps hosts one of the most informative competitive shooting podcasts on the net. He joins Lloyd in today's show to talk about podcasting, competitive shooting, and has advice for newbies who want to get into the shooting sports. Plus a self-defense tip from Aaron Israel, a new Ballistic Minute from Sgt. Bill, and a report from SHOT Show from Mia Anstine. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Facebook – Colt's New Night Cobra Triangle Tactical Podcast Special Guest: Lucas Apps We are joined today by Lucas Apps, the host of the Triangle Tactical Podcast to talk about competitive shooting, his favorite gun, and how to build a better shooting sport. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill has tips for changing guns between seasons as he switches to 1911s from Glocks this year. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel talks about how to be safe at a public gun range. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia stopped by the Colt booth at SHOT Show to talk to Darren Scott and look at the new Night Cobra revolver. Prayer of the Week O Lord, we implore You favorably to hear the prayers of Your people that we, who are justly punished for our offenses, may be mercifully delivered by Your goodness, for the glory of Your name; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

According to YouTuber David Williams, opposing guns is not about pacifism, it's about obeying God. Unlike many of the anti-gun voices we analyze he's not political. He's passionate and sincere…but totally wrong. We'll break it down in Clinging to God and Guns with Pastor Bennett. Plus a self-defense tip from Aaron Israel and Mia Anstine interviews Amy Robbins, the CEO of Alexo Athletica. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest YouTube – Gun Control, Self Defense, and Christians – Pt. 2 Dyersburg State Gazette – Woman explains salvation to man who threatened her Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill is out sick this week. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel reviews an attempted robbery and resulting defensive shooting and talks about safety issues surrounding online sales. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia insterviews special guest Amy Robbins, CEO of Alexo Athletica, and former host of NOIR (NRA TV) and GUNTV (The Pursuit Channel). Clinging to God and Guns David Williams is a sincere, passionate Christian YouTuber. Prayer of the Week O God, who in the glorious transfiguration of Your only-begotten Son confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of the fathers and who, in the voice that came from the bright cloud, did in a wonderful manner foreshow the adoption of sons, mercifully make us co-heirs with the King of His glory and bring us to the enjoyment of our inheritance in heaven; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Does allowing guns in church "fly in the face of tradition and Scripture?" Freelance journalist Tom Verde thinks so. Lloyd will debunk his assertions in Clinging to God & Guns. We also answer some listener emails, and Sgt. Bill shares tips for maintaining your gear to get ready for the coming shooting season. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Religion News Service – Allowing guns in church flies in the face of tradition and Scripture Armed Lutheran Blog – Shake Rattle and Roll with CZ Armed Lutheran Radio – Ep. 9 – Training, Transitions, and Rattling Mags Armed Lutheran Radio – Ep. 17 – The Three Estates Armed Lutheran Radio* – Ep. 43 – Of God and Gun Free Zones * Note: I misspoke when I mentioned Episode 59 in the Listener Email segment. I should have said Episode 43. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill With the cold weather here in Texas Sgt. Bill is taking the opportunity to do some maintenance on his equipment to prep for the coming IDPA and USPSA seasons. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron was unable to be with us this week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia was unable to be with us this week. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett was unable to be with us this week, so Lloyd is tackling this week's article on his own. In a piece for the Religion News Service, freelance journalist Tom Verde tries to suggest that carrying guns in church is supported by neither Scripture nor church tradition. He provides a series of bad historical examples, misinterprets or takes out of context a number of passages of Scripture, and ultimately fails to prove the point. Prayer of the Week Almighty and everlasting God, Governor of all things in heaven and earth, mercifully hear the supplications of Your people and grant us Your peace in our time; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

In our first episode of 2018 we talk about resolutions, we salute the folks at GunBlog VarietyCast Radio, we get tips from Bill, Aaron, and Mia, and then Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dissect the heretical ramblings of a "woke" Christian who says Christianity is not about prayer, it's about action on gun control, health care, and the environment. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest The Boeskool – What The Bible Says About "Thoughts & Prayers" and Gun Violence Personal Defense Network – PDN Training Talk with Aaron Israel Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares tips for effectively finishing your draw. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel recently wrote a recent article and appeared on PDN Training Talk to discuss the use of deadly force in defense of property. Today, Aaron shares his thoughts with us based on the reaction to his article. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia Anstine is back to tell us about her Ladies Adventure Camp experience. Clinging to God and Guns Lloyd and Pastor Bennett react to an article from a "woke" liberal Christian who is grossed out by all the "christians" who offer "thoughts and prayers" but won't support gun control after the shooting at the church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Prayer of the Week Lord, we implore You, give ear to our prayers and lighten the darkness of our hearts by Your gracious visitation; for You now live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

This week, the staff, families and friends of Armed Lutheran Radio bring you the real story of Christmas. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Cast and Characters (in order of appearance) Narrator: Lloyd Bailey The Angel Gabriel: Sgt. Bill Silvia Zechariah: Aaron Israel Elizabeth: Sgt. Kat Silvia Mary, Mother of Jesus: Mia Anstine Angel: Pr. John Bennett The Prophet: Rob Morse of Self Defense Gun Stories Neighbors: Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morse The Heavenly Host: Stacy Israel Shepherds: Lea Leggit Wise Men: Hank Anstine Scribes: Jon Braaten Herod: Reagan Bailey Prayer of the Week Lord God, gracious Father, who in the fullness of time sent Your Son to become man, assume our flesh, and become our Brother, we implore You to keep us in true knowledge of our Redeemer, by whose birth we are delivered from sin, death, Satan, and hell, that with all the holy angels we may rejoice at His Nativity and behold Him who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

For the first time, Lloyd is joined by all four contributors to look back at the first 100 episodes of the show. We get a behind the scenes look at the contributors' segments, discuss current events, and have a little fun. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Prayer of the Week Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Your only-begotten Son that by His coming we may be given to serve You with cleansed minds; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

The cast of Armed Lutheran Radio are joined by friends of the show to share their Christmas Wish list ideas in this second Annual event. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Special Guest Appearances Gail Pepin and Massad Ayoob from the Pro Arms Podcast Sgt. Bill Silvia Pastor John Bennett Aaron Israel Mia Anstine Kenn Blanchard of the Black Man With a Gun Podcast Amanda Suffecool of Eye On The Target Radio Jackie Russo of Team Armed Lutheran Radio Rob Morse of the Self Defense Gun Stories podcast Lt. Col. Willes Lee Jon Braaten, our reigning Trivia Champion Charlie Cook from Riding Shotgun with Charlie Rhonda Ezell from Chicago Guns Matter Patrick & Cassie Coburn, owners of Guns 4 Gals Bob Cook, owner of Cook's Holsters Prayer of the Week Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Your only begotten Son, that by His coming we may be given to serve You with cleansed minds; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

This week we are joined by Charlie Cook, firearms instructor, host and producer of the viral Gun Gram videos and Riding Shotgun with Charlie on YouTube. We talk about how he went from music teacher to firearms instructor, Massachusetts gun laws, and about his fun Gun Gram videos. Plus tips on traveling while armed from Aaron Israel, and dry fire training tips from Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest YouTube – Charlie Cook YouTube – Riding Shotgun with Charlie Personal Shooting Instruction YouTube – A Mighty Fortress is our God, a Gun Gram by Charlie Cook Special Guest: Charlie Cook This week we are joined by Charlie Cook, a music teacher, firearms instructor, and creator of the Gun Gram and Riding Shotgun with Charlie videos on YouTube. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill In his final Ballistic Minute of 2017, Sgt. Bill shares tips for dry fire practice. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense As millions of Americans prepare for holiday travel, Aaron's final tip of 2017 is about airplane travel with a gun. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia will be with us for our Christmas Wish List Episode next week. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett will be with us for our Christmas Wish List Episode next week. Prayer of the Week Almighty God, heavenly Father, bestow on us Your grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which Your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility, that in the Last Day when He will come again in His glorious Majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may then rise to the life immortal; through Him who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Today's Closing Theme is courtesy of today's special guest, Charlie Cook.

This week Lloyd is joined by NRA Board of Directors member Lt. Colonel Willes Lee (USA-Ret) for a frank, informative discussion about the state of the NRA and the future of gun rights. Plus a weekly self-defense tip from Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest WillesLee.com Willes Lee on FaceBook Willes Lee on Twitter Special Guest: Lt. Colonel Willes Lee This week we are joined by NRA Board member Lt. Colonel Willes Lee (USA-Ret.) to discuss the state of the NRA, the future of gun rights, and what it's like being an Armed Lutheran in Hawaii. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense In this week's self-defense tip, Aaron talks about teaching your children, especially girls, to stand up for themselves. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill will be back with us next week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia will be back with us next week. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett will be back with us next week. Prayer of the Week Absolve, we implore You, O Lord, Your people from their offenses, that from the bonds of our sins which by reason of our frailty we have brought upon us we may be delivered by Your bountiful goodness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit , one God, now and forever. Amen.

As we sit down to give thanks this week, consider not just WHAT you are thankful for, but TO WHOM are you giving thanks.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd speaks to Dr. John Edeen, a practicing pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and the Membership Director of Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership (DRGO). Lloyd and Dr. Edeen discuss silencers, CDC research, and gun-free zones. Plus tips from Sgt. Bill and Mia Anstine. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership DRGO.us – Position Paper in Favor of Firearm Suppressors to Prevent Hearing Loss 2Adoc.com – Pro-Second Amendment healthcare provider sign up Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill reviews his new Armscor shotgun. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron is not able to join us this week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine This week Mia shares tips for high country hunting. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett will be back with us next week. Prayer of the Week O God, our Refuge and Strength, the Author of all godliness, be ready, we implore You, to hear the devout prayers of Your Church, especially in times of persecution, and grant that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Whenever a mass killing happens in America we do nothing. If you define "nothing" as not passing meaningless gun control laws. So says a loopy leftist theology professor who says that because we won't give up our guns, we're no better than the ancient Canaanites who sacrificed their children to Moloch. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest HuffPo – The Price of Freedom? Child Sacrifice and the American Gun Cult Eventbrite – Combat & Competition Class, November 18 Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill talks about using cover and the difference in tactics between competition and defensive shooting. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense With all the news about Hollywood's misdeeds, Aaron shares tips for defending against sexual assault. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia is travelling and will not be with us this week. Clinging to God and Guns Lloyd and Pastor Bennett analyze a particularly nasty article written by a Professor at Union Theological Seminary written in the wake of the Las Vegas tragedy. Prayer of the Week O almighty God, who has knit together Your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of Your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord, grant us grace so to follow Your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that we may come to those unspeakable joys that you have prepared for those who unfeignedly love You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

In this week's episode, we wrap up our IDPA season on the tailgate of Sgt. Bill's truck at the Central Arkansas Shooters Association after the Fall Brawl Championship. Lloyd and Bill and Sgt. Mrs. Sgt. Bill talk about the match, the food, and shooting non-threats. And we finally get a chance to interview Ben Branam of the Modern Self Protection Podcast. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Modern Self Protection Podcast Special Guest: Ben Branam Our special guest, Ben Branam, is a Marine Veteran, firearms instructor, and host of the Modern Self Protection Podcast. Prayer of the Week O Lord God, heavenly Father, pour out, we implore You, Your Holy Spirit upon Your faithful people, keep them steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and comfort them in all temptations, defend them against all enemies of Your Word, and bestow upon Christ's Church Militant Your saving peace; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

What happens when the pastor of a progressive, social justice obsessed church buys a modern sporting rifle? Freakouts and hand-wringing, of course. To try to explain how this could have happened, author and musician David Gungor says gun-loving Christians love violence more than the Gospel and he aims to prove it by quoting a gay Catholic heretic. Plus tips from Sgt. Bill and Aaron Israel and a report from the She Never Quit Summit by Mia Anstine. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Religion News Service – The Gospel for Gun-Loving Christians She Never Quit – The WOMA Presents an Exciting Event for 2017! Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Steel pepper poppers come in a variety of sizes in competitive shooting. Sgt. Bill shares tips for shooting them successfully and without worry. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Footwear is an important consideration when you're out in the public space and need to escape an emergency or self-defense situation. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia reports from her trip to the Lazy J Ranch in Texas for the 2017 She Never Quit Summit. Clinging to God and Guns In the aftermath of the Las Vegas mass-shooting worship-leader David Gungor writes the "Gospel for gun-owning Christians," based on the new-age theology of a gay, Catholic heretic Henri Neuwen. Prayer of the Week O almighty and most merciful God, of Your bountiful goodness keep us, we implore You, from all things that may hurt us, that we, being ready, both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things that You would have done; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

On this week's show we talk about the motives behind the Las Vegas massacre. We read some listener emails, Aaron Israel has a safety tip about credit cards, and we interview Derek LeBlanc, founder and chief instructor of the Kids SAFE Foundation and talk about his unique and effective firearm safety program. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation Special Guest: Derek LeBlanc Our special guest, Derek LeBlanc, is an NRA Certified instructor who has created a unique and effective gun safety program for kids in the state of Oregon. Commentary: The Las Vegas Massacre We don't need to know the motivations of the killer in Las Vegas. We, as Christians, understand his motives because we know the author of his motives. Combat & Competition – November 18 Armed Lutheran Radio presents a day of handgun training with two of our contributors: Aaron Israel and Sgt. Bill Silvia. Students will receive a half-day of defensive firearms training from Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense, based on the Combat Focus Shooting curriculum developed by Rob Pincus. Students will also have a half-day of competition handgun training with Master-class IDPA shooter Sgt. Bill Silvia, learning skills and techniques to help you improve your game. Sign up today! Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron shares a financial security tip about avoiding credit card fraud and credit card skimmers. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill will join us again next week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia will join us again next week. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett will join us again next week. Prayer of the Week O God, forasmuch as without You we are not able to please You, mercifully grant that Your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Rick Ector was a family man. Good job. House on a corner lot. Didn't drink. Didn't party. Didn't get into trouble. But one night trouble found him and changed his life forever. He describes himself as becoming a "man on fire," soaking up knowledge about guns, gun rights, and gun politics and now he's a firearms instructor, NRA training counselor, and outspoken gun rights advocate. He joins Lloyd by phone to talk about his life, Detroit, diversity in the gun rights community, and the night that changed his life. Plus tips from Mia and Aaron and a look back at the IDPA National Championship with Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Rick's Firearms Academy Rick Ector on Facebook Special Guest: Rick Ector Our special guest, Rick Ector, is a lifelong resident of Detroit, a Keynote Speaker, Expert Witness, Trainer, 2A Advocate, Freelance Writer, and Consultant. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill gives us his impressions of the IDPA National Championship. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense In the wake of the Las Vegas murders, Aaron discusses ways to increase your security when attending concerts. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia is hunting big game and shares safety tips for hunting with friends. Clinging to God and Guns Pr. Bennett will be back with us next week. Prayer of the Week Lord, we implore You, grant Your people grace to withstand the temptations of the devil and with pure hearts and minds to follow You, the only God; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

At age 15 Hesham Shehab was handed a sniper rifle and joined the Muslim Brotherhood during the Lebanese Civil War. He later was part of a mortar team, shelling civilians in Christian neighborhoods. Through the intervention of the Holy Spirit and a chance meeting with a Lutheran Pastor in Beirut, Shehab converted to Christianity and is now an LCMS Lutheran pastor in Illinois. He tells his incredible to story to Pastor Bennett on Clinging to God & Guns. Plus tips from Mia and Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Salam Christian Fellowship Special Guest: Hesham Shehab Our special guest, Pastor Hesham Shehab, tells his amazing story of leaving the Muslim faith and finding faith in Christ. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill reviews the ETS CAM Loader magazine loader. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron is travelling for work and will join us again next week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia is back from the NRA Women's Leadership Forum in Dallas with a report. Clinging to God and Guns Pastor Bennett interviews Hesham Shehab, a former member of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon who converted to Christianity and came to America to become a Lutheran pastor. Prayer of the Week O Lord Jesus, our hearts break for the many lives taken in Las Vegas. For the families shattered and the multitude of the wounded. We lay before you every grieving heart. Every injured body. Every person crying out in perplexity and anguish. Have mercy, Lord, upon them, all. We ask this in Your name, whose own eyes wept in the presence of death and in whose invincible love and forgiveness is this sad world's only hope. Amen.

In this special episode, Lloyd and Pr. Bennett stumble upon what may be the most reprehensible thing they have ever analyzed in the 88-week history of the show. With all the technical glitches we endured to put this show together, we thought jokingly that Jesus didn't want us listening to it. But it's more likely that Satan didn't want us exposing it. Clinging to God and Guns Dr. Roger Ray is the pastor at Community Christian Church in Springfield, Missouri. His "church" is a progressive liberal echo chamber that puts the pursuit of social justice ahead of the Gospel. In this week's episode, we look at a "sermon" from the Sunday after the Charleston church shooting back in 2015. During this speech, Dr. Ray uses nasty ad hominem attacks, twisted logic, meaningless stats, and outright lies to demonize those who disagree. All while claiming to desire meaningful dialog and discussion. The world, he says, has no meaning unless you give it meaning through your works, and the deaths of the victims in Charleston and Newtown mean nothing unless we can pass gun control. Prayer of the Week O Lord, we implore You, let Your continual pity cleanse and defend Your Church, and because she cannot continue in safety without Your help, preserve her evermore by Your help and goodness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Professor Christopher Hays goes back to Genesis to try to show how the descendants of Adam were able to peacefully coexist and resolve problems without violence and how gun owners today are part of a harmful subculture that has turned it's back on God. Plus tips from Mia, Sgt. Bill and Aaron. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill talks about why he shoots competitively. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel is travelling in Asia for business and shares thoughts on staying safe while travelling overseas. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia Anstine introduced us to Shoot Like a Girl back in Episode 69 and has some news to share about the organization. Clinging to God and Guns Lloyd is again flying solo and tackles an article by a Professor, published at Patheos.com, which looks at gun violence and the Book of Genesis, suggesting that we gun owners are part of a dangerous subculture that doesn't trust in God enough because we won't give up our guns. Prayer of the Week Keep, we implore You, O Lord, Your Church with Your perpetual mercy; and because the frailty of mankind without You cannot but fall, keep us ever by Your help from all things hurtful and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

This week on Armed Lutheran Radio Lloyd is flying solo in Clinging to God & Guns with an anti-gun article from the Baptist General Convention of Texas that argues you can support the Second Amendment and still support banning dangerous guns. Bill shares his live fire routine, Aaron talks prepping. We send our thoughts and prayers to those in the path of Hurricane Irma, the wildfires in the Northwest, and those recovering from Hurricane Harvey. And we release details of our upcoming Combat & Competition class with Aaron and Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Texas Baptists – Americans and Our Guns Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill shares details of his live fire practice routines. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron is talking prepping again this week, specifically how to prioritize your preps. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Lord willing, Mia will be back with us next week. Clinging to God and Guns Lloyd dissects an article from the Baptist General Convention of Texas written after Newtown in support of banning semi-automatic firearms because five shots is all you need for hunting or self-defense. You can support the Second Amendment and still support banning dangerous weapons, the article argues. It's one part illogical, two parts stupid, with a dash of poorly applied Scripture. Lord willing, Pastor Bennett will be back with us next week. Prayer of the Week Almighty and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity, and as we do obtain that which You promise, make us to love that which You command; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

There's a difference between what's legal and what's moral when it comes to defense of your home and family. Shoot first, ask questions later or defending property with lethal force are bad ideas both legally and morally. Lloyd and Pastor Bennett discuss the moral issues surrounding home defense in Clinging to God & Guns. Plus tips from Sgt. Bill, Mia, and Aaron. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Feedback – Send us Your Ideas for Episode 100 Hurricane Harvey Relief Please consider volunteering for or supporting relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.Click here to donate to LCMS World Relief and Human Care's disaster relief fund. Send a screenshot of your donation and your mailing address to armedlutheranradio at gmail dot com and I'll send you some Armed Lutheran swag as a "thank you!" Red Cross donations do not apply. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill is preparing for 50-yard standards stages at IDPA Nationals, and today he shares tips for long-range pistol accuracy. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Hurricane Harvey caught many people in South Texas unprepared. Aaron talks about how prepping for disasters has to start long before the storms arrive. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia discusses safe gun storage for hunters in this week's Motivation. Clinging to God and Guns You may have heard people say "If somebody breaks into my house, I'll kill 'em!" That's a dangerous attitude legally and morally. Lloyd and Pastor Bennett discuss the Two Kingdoms doctrine, the concept of vocation, and various home defense scenarios from a Christian perspective. Prayer of the Week Almighty and merciful God, whose gift it is that Your faithful possess all things pertaining to faith and life, we implore You that we may so faithfully cling to Your promises in this life that we fail not finally to attain to Your heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen

This week we are talking about gun control, confiscation, and Biblical prophesy. Lloyd and Pastor Bennett review a video by Doug at Fellowship of the Martyrs (not a cult) who says confiscation is inevitable so the government can fulfill the events foretold in the Book of Revelation. He says God told him not to own guns and so you shouldn't either. We answer some listener email, Mia is taking her daughter to college and has tips for taking guns with you, and Sgt. Bill has some drills to help you improve when you can only use a square range. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Hurricane Harvey Relief Please consider volunteering for or supporting relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Click here to donate to LCMS World Relief and Human Care's disaster relief fund. Links of Interest fotm1 on YouTube – Gun Control? Confiscation? Do Christians respond with deadly force? Fellowship of the Martyrs (not a cult…honest) Dr. Laurence L. White – The Book of Revelation – Scripture's Crescendo and Culmination Our Savior Lutheran Church & School – Books Published by Our Savior Lutheran Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Today Sgt. Bill has drills you can use at a square range to improve your practical shooting skills. Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel is travelling for work and will be back with us next week. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia is taking her daughter to college and shares some tips for how your college age kids can take their hunting or competition gear with them. Clinging to God and Guns Lloyd and Pastor Bennett review a video from Doug at Fellowship of the Martyrs which addresses, rather disjointedly, the question of whether Christians should oppose government tyranny and how gun control is central to fulfilling prophesy in the Book of Revelation. Prayer of the Week Heavenly Father, You told us to trust in You in the midst of danger. Have mercy on those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Provide for their needs of body and soul. Watch over those who offer aid. Empower Your Church to bear Your Word in this time, that all might hear the Good News of Your love, even in times of want and need, through Jesus Christ, Your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.