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Some anti-gun Christians have argued that since we confess that our help comes from the Lord (Psalm 121:2) then we don't need guns to help protect us. To be consistent, one would have to make the same argument about any number of earthly tools that we rely on. Rev. Tyrel Bramwell breaks down the faulty logic in this claim in another from our series on the book "Duty to Defend." Armed Lutheran Radi...

n this week's episode, we continue our walk through the chapters of the book "Duty to Defend" with a review of Luke 22:38. When the disciples present two swords to Jesus, He replies "it is enough." Does that mean there is some heavenly restriction on the number of firearms we may own? Is that a minimum? Lloyd digs into the context. Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value...

In this week's episode, we continue to look at articles from my book, "Duty to Defend," with an chapter by Rev. Gaven Mize. In 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, St. Paul speaks of spiritual weapons and spiritual warfare. Do these verses mean that Christians should give up earthly weapons and defense against earthly threats? Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and...

In this week's episode, we continue to look at articles from my book, "Duty to Defend," with an chapter by Rev. Willie Grills. In John 13:15, Jesus calls his disciples to follow his example. He did not fight back against those who came to arrest, torture, and ultimately kill him. So, does that mean that we, as his followers, should do the same when it comes to guns and self-defense? Armed Lutheran...

In this mid-week episode Lloyd is answering more comments and questions about the "Duty to Defend" series. Thank you to all who commented! 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://gunclub.armedlutheran.us Links of Interest Buy Duty t...

In our continuing look at my book,  Duty to Defend , Lloyd reviews one of his own entries starting on page 104. Did Jesus (referring to Isaiah 53) mean to suggest that he would be "numbered with the transgressors" because his disciples carried swords? Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by joi...

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 our bodies, we should not own guns to defend our lives. Makes sense, right? Right. Rev. Newman explains the context and wh...

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? Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting the show by jo...

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. Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide, consider supporting th...

In this special mid-week episode, Lloyd reacts to some of the feedback he's received about the Duty to Defend series so far. Thanks to all who have responded! 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://gunclub.armedlutheran.us Links of...

This week we continue with our series covering chapters from my book "Duty to Defend." In this episode we discuss the chapter by Rev. Larry Beane II about Isaiah 2:4 and the idea that, to be good Christians, we should encourage people to melt down their guns and turn them into farm implements. Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we p...

This week we are continuing our series on the book "Duty to Defend" with an article by Rev. George T. McCall. Matthew 7:12 tells us that we should do unto others as we would have them do unto us. Does this mean we should avoid owning a firearm for self-defense? Since we don't want to be shot, should we avoid firearms so that we do not shoot someone else? Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supporte...

This week we are continuing our series on the book "Duty to Defend" with an article by Rev. Philip Zielinski. Matthew 6:19-21 cautions us to not lay up treasures on earth that thieves can steal, but rather the lay up treasures in heaven. The implication being that you should not own a firearm for home defense because you should not use deadly force in defense of property (ignoring, of course, more...

We are continuing our series on the book "Duty to Defend" with an article by Rev. Guillaume Williams (of online hangout fame). Psalm 144:1 ("Blessed be the Lord…who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle") has been used as a proof text for gun rights. But are we training for war? Is the criminal our enemy? Or is this just a careless misuse of God's word to support gun ownership? se of t...

We are continuing our series on the book "Duty to Defend" with an article by the late Rev. Richard Bolland. How can you love your enemy if you are willing to shoot them in self-defense? 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://gunclu...

This week we continue with our series covering chapters from my book "Duty to Defend." In this episode we discuss a chapter by Rev. Tab Ottmers about Psalm 20:7 and placing our trust in things other than God. 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 G...

This week we are beginning a new series covering chapters from my book "Duty to Defend." In this episode we discuss a chapter by Rev. Bob McCanless about Exodus 22:2 and the thief in the night. 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:...

In this week's episode, Lloyd is back from a bout of the flu to discuss the idea of vengeance and what, if anything, the common man can do when government cannot or will not defend the weak and punish the wicked. 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 Reformati...

Every decision we make with regards to concealed carry is a compromise: concealability, comfort, shootability, convenience. Then there are legal and ethical questions. All these factors must be accounted for. What compromises you are willing to make and how do you handle those decisions? Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the information and entertainment we provide...

In this week's episode, Lloyd rants about the apparent differences in the coverage and concern for victims of the wildfires in California, versus those still suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. And he shares some thoughts on how certain internet celebs have opined about the efficacy of thoughts and prayers. Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If you value the informat...

In this first episode of 2025, Lloyd gets you caught up on everything happening since our last episode and lays out some ideas for the new year. 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://gunclub.armedlutheran.us Prayer of the Week O L...

Following the shocking assassination of an insurance industry CEO on the streets of New York City, voices on the Left have (unsurprisingly) celebrated — or at least justified — the killing, suggesting that it's tragic BUT somehow understandable. Sadly, those kinds of comments are not exclusive to the Left, and coming from some in the 2A community, it's a particularly bad look. Armed Lutheran Radio...

In this week's episode, Lloyd takes a look at the case of an Ohio man who recently argued that 18 USC § 922(g)(5)(A) is unconstitutional because it denies the right to bear arms under the Second Amendment to aliens who are unlawfully in the United States. We'll break down the arguments on both sides and the interesting questions raised by the case, both in terms of gun rights and President-elect T...

Have you seen the new Volvo ad? It is unabashedly pro-life and pro-family and a refreshing change by corporate America to appeal to the "normies," the men and women who turned the 2024 election for Donald Trump. To win the culture war, this is a step in the right direction. It reinforces the reality that two-parent families with children are not only not "weird," but are good and desirable. Armed...

In this week's variety show episode, Mia, Sergeant Bill and Steve Clifford reflect on the outcome of the 2024 election and what it might mean for gun rights, for hunters, competitive shooters, and police. 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 C...