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.

Concord Matters — Augsburg Confession. Conclusion and Understanding Indulgences.

Rev. Terry Forke joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Indulgences and the Conclusion to the Augsburg Confession.

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Kitchen Table Talk: Transgenderism, Sexuality, and God’s Design for Humanity

How can Lutherans guard young people from false teaching about gender identify — and lovingly speak God’s truth about the beauty of his plan for sexuality to those around them?  

Cross Defense — Postmillennialism is Psychotic

A postmillennial listener suggests we read 1 Thessalonians 5:4 in light of other Scripture passages, which is always a good idea.

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Hymn Sing with Sarah: Tell the Devil to Get Lost!

In honor of St. Michael and All Angels, Halloween, and the End Times readings for the last Sundays of the church year, Sarah’s offering “spiritual warfare ammo” in the form of hymns that rebuke the devil in Jesus’ name.  

Cross Defense — The Problem with Poop Brownies is the Poop

Rev. C.F.W. Walther encourages us to flee from false teachers.

Concord Matters — Augsburg Confession. Monastic Vows: Article 27

Rev. Jonathan Buescher studies Article 27 of the Augsburg Confession.

{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Iron Ladle Challenge: Thanksgiving Stuffing!

In this Iron Ladle Challenge, the Ladies discuss and share favorite recipes for what they consider the ultimate comfort-food Thanksgiving side: stuffing.  

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S2Ep6. Pornography: A Broken Vision for Sex | Daniel Weiss

What are the dangers of pornography? How does it miss the mark for God’s plan for sexuality? And why is God’s vision for sex altogether better than the counterfeit of porn?