Cross Defense — You’re a Christian, Not a D.I.N.K.

Dual Income, No Kids (DINKS) is the new term for married or cohabiting couples who choose selfishness over having kids.

Concord Matters — Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Articles 1 & 2. God and Original Sin.

Rev. Eli Lietzau joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study articles 1-2 of the Apology of the Augsburg Confession.

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Write This: Christmas Carols

The Ladies are welcoming listener contributions to a new “Write This:” creative challenge, this time featuring original Christmas carol lyrics to familiar tunes.

Cross Defense — Contraception and a Pre-1960s America

What do Republican and Democrat party platforms say about abortion and contraception?

Concord Matters — Greeting to the Apology of the Augsburg Confession

Dr. Ryan Macpherson joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the background, history, and Melanchthon’s greeting to the Apology.

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Party Planning Committee: Saint Lucia Day!

In honor of St. Lucy’s Day on December 13, the Party Planning Committee is back: this time with tips and tricks for holding your own Saint Lucia Day celebration.  

Cross Defense — Rev. Walther on the Pastoral Office

What sets the pastoral office apart from lay leader offices?

Concord Matters — Introduction to the Apology of the Augsburg Confession

Rev. Dr. John Maxfield joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the introduction to the Apology of the Augsburg Confession.

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Rachel’s Trivia Challenge: The Church Year, Part 1

Rachel takes the opportunity to quiz Sarah and Erin on the finer nuances of the liturgical calendar, focusing here on the festival seasons of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, and Easter.  

Cross Defense — The Christian Man in the Arena

We hear a bunch of dead theologians and one dead president talk to us about what it means to be a man in the arena.