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ALR216 – Stay at Home or Else

On this week’s variety show Lloyd comments on the contradictory responses to the pandemic, Mia shares info about hunting opportunities during the pandemic, Sgt. Bill is talking about how he’s trying to stay prepared for the return of shooting season, and Pastor Bennett shares an Easter message in his pontification.


ALR214 – COVID Thoughts

On this week’s variety show, Lloyd, Mia, Sgt. Bill and Pastor Bennett share an inside look at their lives during the coronavirus lockdown and ideas for how you can make effective use of your time while you’re enduring forced social distancing.


ALR213 – Coronapalooza, Part 2

As the nation struggles on through the Coronavirus pandemic, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett continue their discussion on how we, as Christians, evaluate the decisions made by our public officials in light of the second great commandment [Matt. 22:39].


ALR212 – Coronapalooza, Part 1

As the nation grinds to a halt as a result of the various government responses to the Coronavirus pandemic, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett consider how do we, as Christians evaluate the decisions made by our public officials in light of the second great commandment [Matt. 22:39]. Are these responses showing…


ALR211 – Coronapocalypse

On this week’s variety show, Lloyd shares his thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic, Mia shares her thoughts about an abortion court case and hunters with special needs, Sgt. Bill is training with optics-ready pistols, and Pastor Bennett discusses common concerns about going to church and taking Communion during this virus…


ALR210 – Persecution

Persecution is mentioned over 70 times in the Bible. Many anti-gun Christians argue that since the Bible calls on us to suffer persecution and to love our enemies, we should not resist the violent criminal with a firearm. If you’ve heard this argument but don’t know how to counter it…


ALR209 – Reloading, Human Trafficking, and Online Predators

In this week’s “Variety Show” episode Sgt. Bill continues his review of Dillon reloading press add-ons and upgrades, Mia is on the road again reviewing a scary situation in a New Mexico truck stop, and Pastor Bennett has a sobering segment about keeping your kids safe from social media predators. 


ALR208 – Gun Owners and “Gun Safety”

We’re getting back to our roots in today’s Clinging to God & Guns show as Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dissect and debunk an article from Patheos.com. Written after the El Paso and Dayton shootings in the fall of 2019. The author contends that all gun owners have a moral obligation…


ALR207 – Reloading, Voting, and the DC Project

On today’s variety show, Sgt. Bill talks about reloading and the add-ons for your Dillon reloading press that you must have, might like, and should avoid. Mia talks about the DC Project and how you can get involved. And Pastor Bennett opines about the upcoming elections and our attitude as…


ALR206 – Boycotts and the 8th Commandment

How, as Christian gun owners, should we consider claims that certain companies are enemies of the 2nd Amendment? Lloyd and Pastor Bennett look at a list of so-called “anti-gun companies” using the 8th Commandment and the principal of Occam’s Razor to answer that question.


ALR205 – SHOT Show, Gear, and Masculinity

On today’s long overdue variety show, Mia is back from SHOT Show with a report on some of the cool gear she found. In light of all the new stuff at SHOT Show, Sgt. Bill talks about the importance of skills over gear. And Pastor Bennett comments on Biblical masculinity…


ALR204 – Crime and the 10 Commandments

In this first Clinging to God & Guns show of 2020, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett are playing Crime and the 10 Commandments. We review crime stories from Oklahoma and Texas, try to determine how the Commandments apply and then Pastor Bennett counsels the perps and the victims.


ALR203 – Happy New Year

In the first variety show of 2020 the gang’s all here. Lloyd opines about resolutions, Pastor Bennett talks about contentment, Mia is shares ideas for new year plans, and Sgt. Bill talks about everyday carry.


ALR200 – 200thExtravaganza

Our 200th episode, recorded live with members of the Reformation Gun Club. Lloyd, Sgt. Bill, Mia, and Pastor Bennett look back at the past four years and are joined by special guests Bob Mayne (Handgun World podcast), Pastor Evan Goeglein (Table Talk Radio podcast), Kenn Blanchard (Black Man with a…


ALR199 – A Show About Nothing

In this final Clinging to God & Guns show of the year, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett talk about everything and nothing. A look back at past shows, a discussion of cultural changes, gun rights, and a look ahead to the future.


ALR198 – Time, Preparation, and a Rant

In the final variety show of 2019, Mia reflects on the importance of spending time with loved ones, Sgt. Bill shares tips for preparing for a new shooting season now that the current one is over, and Pastor Bennett rants about some unseemly social media posts following our show on…