Armed Lutheran Radio

In this, our penultimate episode before we hit 500, Lloyd shares some random thoughts about the numerous, mind-blowing contradictions of the political left. Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, The Reformation Gun Club! http://www. ReformationGunClub.com   Links...

In this week's episode, Lloyd comments on the dangers of seeking the affirmation of a fallen world, as a Christian or as a gun owner. Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, The Reformation Gun Club!  http://www. ReformationGunClub.com   Links of Interest  Buy Duty...

In this week's episode, Lloyd comments on the story of Pastor Tony Self, who claimed that he was fulfilling scripture by "Laying hands on the sick" when he confronted and assaulted a man who had been insulting and threatening members of his congregation and his family. Was he defending his flock, or giving in to the Old Adam? Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the i...

In this episode, Lloyd reflects on the story of Jordan Salinas, who responded to a mass shooting by intervening to protect others. We also connect the story to a chapter from  The Fifth Command , exploring the wider meaning of the Fifth Commandment. It's not enough to avoid murdering your neighbor. When possible, we are expected to help, save, and defend them, as well. Armed Lutheran Radio is a li...

A discussion of the recent sentencing of Colin Gray, father of a Georgia school shooter who was convicted of, among other things, Second Degree Murder. Is this just deserts or a dangerous precedent? Listen and marvel as Lloyd changes his mind in real time. Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show b...

Lloyd pays tribute to the late author, Raymond Keating. Keating was author of the Pastor Steven Grant novels about a former CIA operative turned Lutheran pastor. He was a guest on the show in 2017, and in this episode Lloyd presents the full, un-edited interview from episode 81. We hope you enjoy the show and will keep the Keating family in your prayers. Support the Show  Armed Lutheran Radio is a...

In the fourth installment of our church security series, Lloyd discusses the importance of training and the different kinds of training your church security team should partake of and how to role-play emergency situations inside your church worship space. Support the Show  Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supp...

In part three of our series on the topic of church security, Lloyd discusses how to create a security team for your church. Support the Show  Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, The Reformation Gun Club!  http://www. ReformationGunClub.com   Links of Interest  B...

This is part two in our series on the topic of church security. Today's topic: access points and how to police them to prevent unauthorized access to your sanctuary. Support the Show  Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, The Reformation Gun Club!  http://www. Ref...

This week be begin a new series of episodes on the topic of church security. As a follow-up to our lengthy discussion in episode 488, we will discuss practical ways you can enhance the security of your place of worship today, with little or no cost. Today's topic: prioritizing threats. Support the Show  Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertai...

James Talarico, the Democrat nominee running to replace Senator John Cornyn, claims to be a Christian and a seminary grad, but he makes pathetic arguments about social issues using the Bible and bad logic. His worst? Claiming that the Bible is "silent" on the subject of abortion. Is it really? What else might the Bible be "silent" about? Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you...

Lloyd is joined by Pastor Bennett and members of the Reformation Gun Club for an in-depth discussion of church security. If you are thinking about how to secure your place of worship, you don't want to miss this episode. *Recorded June 26, 2026  Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining o...

In this week's episode, Lloyd compares the mess we find ourselves in with the "war" against Iran and the mindset required to use a firearm. If you're insert yourself into a dangerous situation, but are not willing to go the distance to win, what should you do? Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the sh...

Lloyd discusses the cognitive bias that leads us to trust someone who appears to be in a position of authority. A high‑visibility vest, clipboard, hardhat, or -- in Lloyd's example -- a panel van -- can trigger this bias and cause you to let your guard down. Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show...

Lloyd addresses a common refrain heard any time a Christian argues against the Left's cause du jour: there's no hate like Christian hate (or something to that effect). The point is to suggest that somehow it's hateful to want to protect citizens, babies, and teenagers from woke nonsense. The truth is that there is no hate like Christian hate. We hate the sin, but love the sinner. When the world ha...

Lloyd and Pastor Bennett hang out with Reformation Gun Club members Stuart, Steve, Tim, Donnie, and William to talk about various and sundry. Movies, gun rights in Virginia, and more. * Recorded May 29, 2026   Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, The Reformation...

Lloyd shares a recent incident at his home and discusses the most basic lesson when it comes to home security. Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, The Reformation Gun Club!  http://www. ReformationGunClub.com   Links of Interest  Buy Duty to Defend, Volume 2 on...

Lloyd reacts to the most recent attempt on the life of President Trump and the lack of shared moral values that makes support for political violence possible. Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, The Reformation Gun Club!  http://www. ReformationGunClub.com   Lin...

The media, politicians, and anti-gun activists (reduntant, I know) are quick to talk about school safety when it comes to active shooter incidents. They have many convinced that a relatively rare occurrence happens every day in American schools and are only interested in school safety policies that infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens. But there's a bigger threat to your kids and it happ...

Inspired by the recent indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center, Lloyd discusses the ways in which the Left and it's various activist groups bend the truth to support their fear-mongering fund-raising campaigns. They don't really want to solve the problems they expose. If they did, who would pay them? Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and enter...

Lloyd returns from an out-of-state volleyball trip with thoughts about concealed carry, travel, and non-permissive environments. Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, The Reformation Gun Club! http://www. ReformationGunClub.com   Links of Interest  Buy Duty to Def...

Lloyd and Pastor Bennett hang out with Reformation Gun Club members Stuart, Steve, Tim, Michael, Donnie, and David to talk about various and sundry. Church security, guns, the NFA, suppressors, and the nation's troubling pastoral shortage. * Recorded March 30, 2026   Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting...

Lloyd comments on the aftermath of the Alex Pretti shooting and the atrocious response by the Trump Administration: suggesting that you can't take a gun to a protest (even though we all know that you can). And worse, suggesting that doing so is proof of intent. on Alex Pretti's part, to "slaughter" Federal agents. Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information a...

Lloyd comments on the latest stupidity from the Left: comparing the storming of a Minnesota church to Jesus cleansing the temple in the Gospels of St. Matthew and St. John. Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, The Reformation Gun Club!  http://www. ReformationGun...

This week's episode is our January Online Hangout with members of the Reformation Gun Club. Lloyd hangs out with David, Tim, Curtis, and Donny to discuss the latest news. Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joining our membership site, The Reformation Gun Club!  http://www. ReformationGunCl...