gun control

ALR443 – Do Not Fear Those Who Kill the Body

In this week’s episode, we continue our walk through the book “Duty to Defend” with a chapter by Rev. Drew Newman on Matthew 10:28. Gun-control Christians have argued that gun owners only own guns because of fear. And since we should not fear the home invader who can only kill…


ALR442 – Walk Humbly

In this week’s episode, we continue our walk through the book “Duty to Defend” with a review of the chapter by Rev. Thomas Stark on Micah 6:8. Gun-control Christians suggest that you can’t walk humbly if you have a gun for self-defense. Are they right?You need to be logged in…


ALR441 – Spears into Pruning Hooks

This week Lloyd is reviewing another article from his book “Duty to Defend,” this one written by the Rev. Jason Reed. Rev. Reed discusses Micah 4:3 and puts the verse into proper context to show how those who use it in support of gun control are missing the point.


ALR421 – They Really Think You’re That Stupid

Something happened this past week that Lloyd thinks it’s an indicator of just how the upcoming election is going. Whenever Democrats are losing they try to convince you that they are one of us.  Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide,…


ALR420 – Banning High Capacity Magazine Rounds

Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) says we need an assault weapons ban and a ban on “high capacity magazine rounds.” Let’s look at why he’s wrong on the effects of the 1993 assault weapons ban and the real reason for the decline of violent crime in the 1990s. Armed Lutheran Radio…


ALR416 – Sick and Tired

Another school shooting, another rant. Not about the need for gun control, but about the seemingly endless cycle of doing nothing but blaming guns rather than focusing on solutions that don’t involve infringing on the rights of those who did nothing wrong.  


ALR413 – Who is Tim Walz?

Who is Tim Walz? The Governor of Minnesota has been chosen as Vice-President Kamala Harris’ running-mate and, since he is a Minnesota resident, we are asking Pastor John Bennett for his take on our potential veep.



ALR403 – Building a Culture of Life

What do the reaction to Harrison Butker’s commencement speech and an Argentinian Coca-Cola commercial tell us about the culture of death in this country and how hard it will be to solve our violence problems? Listen in and find out.


ALR402 – The Milgram Experiment And Gun Rights

What does a experiment on obedience to authority have to do with modern gun rights and gun control? Lloyd discusses the lore behind Vault 11 in the game “Fallout New Vegas” and the 1961 Milgram Experiment the lore is based on. It’s a cautionary tale about man’s willingness to harm…


ALR391 – Guns and Mental Health

This week Lloyd discusses the case of the Michigan mother who is facing involuntary manslaughter charges for allowing her mentally ill son access to a firearm (a firearm he subsequently used to kill three students with). Sometimes our responsibility as parents and spouses is to protect our loved ones from…


Episode 386 – The Final Variety Show of 2023 (Full Version)

This week is our final variety show of 2023. Mia shares some inspirations, Pastor Bennett is looking forward to Christmas as we move through the season of Advent, and Lloyd fisks an opinion piece from CNN.com. This is a full-length version of this episode, with over an hour of additional…


ALR386 – The Final Variety Show of 2023

This week is our final variety show of 2023. Mia shares some inspirations, Pastor Bennett is looking forward to Christmas as we move through the season of Advent, and Lloyd fisks an opinion piece from CNN.com.



ALR367 – Guns, Politics, and Pandering

President Biden called for tougher gun control measures following a 4th of July holiday marred by violence. Lloyd looks at the sad political truth behind the cynical call for more gun control, as politicians continue to do nothing about the actual problem: criminals.


ALR364 – He’s Baaaack!

Lloyd is back! Recovered from the crud and commenting on the emotionally charged headlines of the day. Trump Derangement Syndrome, the horror of supermajorities, the excesses of the trans movement, crime and gun control.