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ALR057 – Guns and Life

Liberal Christians like the Presbyterian Church want congress to pass more restrictive gun control because all life is precious and killing is antithetical to the will of God. But like Jesus’s call to take the log out of your eye before pointing out the speck in your neighbors, they fail…


ALR056 – What’s Wrong with God and Guns?

In this week’s episode we dissect an article from the Huffington Post by a philosophy professor who mixes a dash of bad theology and a heaping helping of awful logic to suggest that Christians should support more restrictive gun control. Plus tips from Mia, Sgt. Bill, and Aaron Israel.


ALR055 – God, Guns, and Manhood

On this week’s episode of Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dissect an interview with Rev. John Piper about whether Christian men should own guns to protect their families. Plus another Ballistic Minute with Sgt. Bill, Mia’s Motivations, and a self-defense tip from Aaron Israel.


ALR054 – The 10 Commandments of the 2nd Amendment

On this week’s episode of Armed Lutheran Radio we look at a little blasphemy from our side of the Gun Rights debate. We dig into the mail bag and and answer some listener emails. Sgt. Bill shares lessons learned from a Rob Leatham pistol class. Aaron has advice for avoiding…


ALR053 – Talking Guns with Mrs. Armed Lutheran

In this week’s episode we’re talking women and guns with Mrs. Armed Lutheran. She shares her road from growing up with no guns in the house to threats from deranged patients, to becoming a gun gal in Texas. Plus tips from Sgt. Bill, Aaron Israel, and Mia Anstine.


ALR052 – Franciscan Friars Fretting About Firearms

In this week’s episode we’re back at full strength and ready to roll for our second season. Sgt. Bill has tips for how to make the best of the off-season, Aaron talks about the ramifications of making cosmetic modifications to your carry gun, Mia is talking cold weather concealed carry…


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…


ALR046 – Geeks Gadgets and Guns

On this week’s episode of Armed Lutheran Radio we welcome Matt and Heinrich, two of the co-hosts from the Geeks, Gadgets and Guns podcast for the nerdiest episode in Armed Lutheran history. In this fun and far-ranging interview we discuss podcasting, guns, gun laws, tech, and building a gun in…


ALR044 – Post-Election Round-Table

This week’s episode of Armed Lutheran Radio is only our second round-table episode with our contributors. Sgt. Bill Silvia, Aaron Israel, and Mia Anstine join Lloyd to discuss the outcome of this year’s election, the reaction of the media and the protests, Trump’s policies in his first 100 days, and…


ALR043 – Of God and Gun Free Zones

On this Week’s Episode of Armed Lutheran Radio we are joined by Lloyd’s former pastor from North Carolina to discuss gun free zones and the Fourth Commandment. Plus listener comments and tips from Aaron Israel and Sgt. Bill.


ALR042 – Because You Can’t Carry a Cop

On this week’s Episode we interview Bob Mayne, host of the Handgun World Podcast and talk about his road to becoming a gun-guy and podcaster. Plus tips from Mia Anstine, Aaron Israel and Sgt. Bill. And we discuss how to safely sell a firearm online


ALR040 – Self-Defense Gun Stories

In this week’s episode of Armed Lutheran Radio we are joined by Rob Morse, co-host of the Polite Society Podcast, to talk about his podcast, Self-Defense Gun Stories. Sgt. Bill talks about training, Mia is not clowning around, and Aaron has tips for dealing with dog attacks. Plus a review…


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…


ALR038 – A Time to Kill

This Week on Armed Lutheran Radio, author Greg Hopkins joins us to discuss his book “A Time to Kill: The Myth of Christian Pacifism.” Sgt. Bill discusses the purpose of IDPA. Aaron Israel has tips for surviving a riot if you’re surrounded while in your vehicle. And Mia Anstine is…