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In this week's Clinging to God & Guns episode, Pastor Bennett returns to discuss some recent news stories about gun violence and the ineffectiveness of gun laws. The discussion takes an unexpected turn and goes much longer than expected as we dive into the importance of valuing life from conception to death and how society has changed. Timestamps [0:00] - Blooper [0:22] - Show open [0:44] - Welcom...

On this week's variety show Lloyd responds to criticisms from a listener, Mia talks about zoom meeting etiquette related to guns, and Sgt. Bill talks about modifying your competition guns. Segments [0:00] - Blooper [0:26] - Opening and welcome [1:47] - Thanks to our Patrons [3:52] - Listener E-Mail from Russ [16:24] - Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine [23:40] - Ballistic Minute with Sgt. Bill  [3...

In this week's Clinging to God & Guns episode, Lloyd is flying solo to discuss hypocrisy and how quick we are on the political Right to do exactly the same thing we complain about the mainstream media and the political Left. Timestamps [0:00] - Blooper [0:25] - Show open [0:40] - Welcome and Introduction [2:45] - Thanks to our Patrons [5:15] - News and Announcements [7:45] - Discussion of Today's...

On this week's variety show Lloyd shares thoughts on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sgt. Bill talks about competing with your carry gear in IDPA. Plus we relive Mia's hunting trip to Russia in 2016 and Pastor Bennett's advice on our attitude toward voting from earlier this year. Segments [0:00] - Blooper [0:50] - Opening and welcome [2:57] - Thanks to our Patrons [4:1...

In this week's Clinging to God & Guns episode, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett discuss the adventures of Kyle Rittenhouse and the shooting of three mostly peaceful protesters during the looting in Kenosha, Wisconsin following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Timestamps [0:00] - Blooper [0:22] - Show open [0:40] - Welcome and Introduction [1:58] - Thanks to our Patrons [3:23] - Discussion of Today's To...

On this week's variety show Mia reminisces about the Daisy Red Rider BB-gun, Sgt. Bill talks about how competition can benefit your concealed carry skills, Pastor Bennett discusses concerns for parents as your kids return to public school, and Lloyd shares his thoughts on how our propensity to make heroes of the wrong people furthers our national divide. Segments [0:00] - Blooper [0:16] - Opening...

In this week's Clinging to God & Guns episode, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett answer some listener emails about the current state of affairs in the country. Timestamps [0:00] - Blooper [0:23] - Show open [0:35] - Welcome and Introduction [2:05] - Thanks to our Patrons [3:37] - Prayer request for our patron, Dan [4:27] - Email from Jeremy from Stockton, CA [16:10] - Question from Amber in Chesapeake, VA...

On this week's variety show Mia talks about popular shotguns for hunting and self-defense, Sgt. Bill talks about the benefits of competitive shooting for law enforcement, and Pastor Bennett discusses concerns about the Black Lives Matter movement. Segments [0:00] - Blooper [0:31] - Opening and welcome [2:25] - Thanks to our Patrons [3:54] - Introduction to today's Episode [9:44] - Mia's Motivation...

In this week's Clinging to God & Guns episode, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett revisit that quintessential American rascal, Florida Man, to see what theological and life lessons we can learn from his latest escapades. Timestamps [0:00] - Blooper [0:19] - Show open [0:42] - Welcome and Introduction [2:17] - Thanks to our Patrons [5:06] - Florida man spit on child wearing mask in restaurant [15:08] - Flori...

On this week's variety show Lloyd draws parallels between the iconoclasts of the Radical Reformation and the current upheaval in the country, Mia talks about popular handgun calibers and hunting rifles, and Sgt. Bill talks about selecting firearms instructors. Pastor Bennett was unable to join us the week and will be back with us in episode 229. Segments [0:00] - Blooper [0:37] - Opening and welco...

In this long-awaited return of the Clinging to God & Guns segment, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett review some recent news stories and self-defense situations to glean some important lessons for responsible gun owners and gun-owning Christians. Timestamps [0:00] - Blooper [0:17] - Show open [0:43] - Welcome [3:05] - Thanks to our Patrons [5:19] - Introducing today's Topic [5:46] - A Question from our lis...

On this week's variety show Mia shares some interesting info about the most commonly purchased firearms during the current turmoil around the country, Sgt. Bill talks about training frequency in his Ballistic Minute this week, not just about how often you train, but how often you train different aspects of your skills, and pastor Bennett has an epic rant about the National Museum of African Americ...

On this week's variety show Lloyd gives an update on the show, Mia discusses freedom and the importance of the #Gunvote in November we celebrate the 4th of July, Sgt. Bill shares tips for moving into shooting positions in IDPA, and Pastor Bennett pontificates on doing the right thing, even when it's the hard thing to do. Segments [0:00] - Blooper [0:37] - Opening and welcome [1:10] - Thanks to our...

On this week's variety show Lloyd gives an update on changes to the show in the future and comments on the notion that God won't put more on your shoulders than you can handle. Mia discusses the misrepresentation of hunting laws by the media, Sgt. Bill shares tips for reloading on the move, and Pastor Bennett pontificates about Father's Day. Segments [0:00] - Blooper [0:42] - Opening and welcome [...

Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dig into the mailbag to answer listener emails about gun ownership and confirmation bias, the meaning of Exodus 22's "thief in the night" verses, God's wrath, and guns we just can't part with. Timestamps [0:00] - Blooper [0:30] - Show open [0:49] - Welcome [1:37] - Introducing today's topic [2:09] - Thanks to our Patrons [4:01] - Question from Jackson [12:14] - Question fr...

Lloyd visits with special guest Kevin Jaeger, co-host of the Survival and Basic Badass Podcast to discuss prepping, podcasting, and pandemics. Links of Interest Survival and Basic Badass Podcast website Survival Prepping on Facebook SBB Episode #231 - Biggest Prepping Fails Email Kevin: preppingbadass at gmail.com Timestamps [0:00] - Blooper [0:28] - Show Open [0:45] - Welcome [1:06] - Introducing...

Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dig back into the mailbag to answer an email from a listener who was critical of Lloyd's commentary in episode 220. Listen to Episode 220 here . Listen to the "It's the People" episode of Unload and Show Clear. Will writes in response to episode 220 Hey Lloyd, As an IDPA member I've subscribed to unload and show clear for a couple years and on the recent episode I was curi...

On this week's variety show Mia reviews one of her carry guns: the Sig P365, Sgt. Bill talks about the "M & Ms" of competitive shooting: Misses and Mistakes, and Lloyd comments on the parallels between the Coronavirus and the "War to End All Wars." Segments [0:00] - Blooper [0:35] - Opening and welcome [2:20] - Thanks to our Patrons [4:18] - Commentary on the Coronavirus [22:27] - Mia's Motivation...

Lloyd and Pastor Bennett dig into the mailbag to answer listener emails about the Biblical view of tyrannicide, the "new normal," gun storage laws, and prepping. Timestamps [0:00] - Blooper [0:23] - Show Open [0:34] - Welcome [1:31] - Introducing today's topic [2:00] - Thanking our Patrons [3:38] - Question from turbo1889 [12:21] - Question from Matthew Tassey [20:36] - Question from Peter [29:55]...

On this week's variety show Lloyd comments on the plans to re-open the country, Mia talks about the importance of carrying at home, Sgt. Bill talks about the "Rule of P's" and how it applies to competitive shooting, and Pastor Bennett discusses Romans 13 in relation to the lockdown and stay-at-home orders across the country. Segments [0:00] - Blooper [0:44] - Opening and welcome [1:23] - Thanks to...

So much has changed since Lloyd and Pastor Bennett reviewed the various government responses to COVID-19 back in episodes 212 and 213, we thought it would be a good idea to go back and re-assess based on new information and to see how those policies have changed and what harm or good they have done. Listen to parts one and two of this discussion in episodes 212 and 213 ! Reformation Gun Club membe...

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. Segments 0:00 - Blooper 0:25 - Opening and welcome 2:25 - Commentary on the respons...

Lloyd discusses the parallels between the gun control movement and the national response to COVID-19 and the ways that numbers are manipulated to obscure the truth, and how the desire for security at all costs drives responses to both gun violence and the pandemic. At the same time it's Easter Sunday. As we huddle together in our lockdowns across the country, like the early disciples following Chr...

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. Segments 0:00 - Blooper 0:35 - Opening and welcome 1:30 - Intro and Commentary 6:26 - Thanks to our Patrons 8:22 - Commentary 15:20 - Mia's Motivations with...

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]. Listen for part one of this discussion in episode 212 ! Reformation Gun Club members will be able to hear both episodes together in one show this week. Ti...