The Equality Act
The proposed Equality Act is anything but equal. Matt Sharp, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, and host Kip Allen explore the consequences should it become law.
Feb 10, 2021•28 min
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Missionaries Affected by COVID-19
The Coronavirus has stranded LCMS missionaries overseas because of travel restrictions. Rev. Dan McMiller, Executive Director of the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins host Kip Allen to discuss this on World Lutheran News Digest.
Feb 03, 2021•28 min
March for Life Update
Deaconess Tiffany Manor, Director of LCMS Life Ministry, discusses the latest March for Life news with host Kip Allen.
Jan 27, 2021•28 min
Students for Life and the March for Life
Students for Life of America is planning pro-life events for this year's March for Life. Jacinta Florence, coordinator for Missouri and Arkansas, describes what is being planned.
Jan 13, 2021•28 min
Payment in Ongoing Planned Parenthood Case
A judge has ordered the Center for Medical Progress, which exposed Planned Parenthood's sale of aborted baby body parts for profit, to pay Planned Parenthood $13 million despite the fact that the case is still being litigated. Liberty Counsel attorney Horatio Mihet discusses this latest development with World Lutheran News Digest host Kip Allen.
Jan 09, 2021•28 min
Secular Interests and the Presidency
Do pro-abortion and secular interests have the ear of President-elect Biden? Kip Allen and Washington observer Tim Goeglein discuss some of the proposals being made on this episode of World Lutheran News Digest.
Dec 23, 2020•28 min
Dismissed for Praying
A judge disqualified a juror because he "received outside guidance" when praying for guidance. First Liberty Institute attorney Lea Patterson talks about the case on this episode of World Lutheran News Digest. Read about this case at firstliberty.org/news/juror-dismissed-for-praying-brief.
Dec 09, 2020•28 min
March for Life Chicago Going on the Road
March for Life Chicago is going on the road. Host Kip Allen talks with Kevin Grillot, executive director of WeDignify (formerly Students for Life of Illinois) and vice president of the March for Life Chicago, about plans for "Moving the Movement." Learn more about the March for Life Chicago at marchforlifechicago.org.
Dec 02, 2020•28 min
LCRL Working with the New Congress
The Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty (LCRL), discusses how the LCRL will work with the new Congress. Learn more about LCRL at lcrlfreedom.org.
Nov 25, 2020•27 min
Preparing for Marches for Life
Deaconess Tiffany Manor, Director of LCMS Life Ministry, discusses upcoming Marches for Life. Learn more about LCMS Life Ministry at lcms.org/life.
Nov 11, 2020•28 min
The Equality Act (Rebroadcast)
One major issue in this year’s election is the “Equality Act” which has been passed by the Democrat-controlled House on a straight partly-line vote but the Republican-controlled Senate will not hear it. Emilie Kau, director of the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Religion & Civil Society at The Heritage Foundation, joins host Kip Allen to talk about why the “Equality Act” is dangerous to religious liberty on this episode of World Lutheran News Digest. (This is a rebroadcast from October 28...
Nov 04, 2020•27 min
The Equality Act
One major issue in this year's election is the "Equality Act" which has been passed by the Democrat-controlled House on a straight partly-line vote but the Republican-controlled Senate will not hear it. Emilie Kau, director of the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Religion & Civil Society at The Heritage Foundation, joins host Kip Allen to talk about why the "Equality Act" is dangerous to religious liberty on this episode of World Lutheran News Digest.
Oct 28, 2020•27 min
Issues in Upcoming Election
Life, family and religious freedom are all issues in the upcoming election. Focus on the Family Vice President Tim Goeglein and host Kip Allen discuss this on World Lutheran News Digest.
Oct 14, 2020•28 min
Protecting Faith-Based Adoption and Foster Care
There are and estimated 424,000 children in the foster care system. So why are some areas trying to eliminate faith-based adoption and foster care agencies? Matt Sharp, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, discusses that issue on World Lutheran News Digest.
Oct 10, 2020•28 min
Services for Aging Lutherans
Lutheran Senior Services Chief Mission Officer the Rev. John Kotovsky discusses options available for older Lutherans on this episode of World Lutheran News Digest.
Sep 30, 2020•28 min
Effects of Hurricanes in the LCMS Southern District
Dr. Kevin Armbrust speaks with Southern District President Rev. Eric Johnson about the damage left in the wakes of Hurricanes Laura and Sally. Give to the Southern District disaster response at southernlcms.org, or find donation information at lcms.org/disaster.
Sep 23, 2020•19 min
Providing Relief and Comfort after Disaster
Lutherans rushed to provide aid in the wake of last week's derecho storms that swept the upper Midwest. Tim Hetzner, President and CEO of Lutheran Church Charities, details what his organization is doing to provide relief. Learn more about Lutheran Church Charities at lutheranchurchcharities.org.
Aug 26, 2020•28 min
Religious Freedom in Wedding Industry
Another city is trying to force a Christian wedding photographer to serve gay weddings against her faith, and Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is taking the case to court. Kate Anderson senior counsel for ADF, discusses the legal battle. Read more at adflegal.org/case/chelsey-nelson-photography-v-louisville-jefferson-county-metro-government.
Aug 12, 2020•27 min
LCMS Life Ministry
Deaconess Tiffany Manor, Director of Life Ministry for the LCMS, joins host Kip Allen to discuss her goals and hopes for LCMS Life Ministry. Learn more at lcms.org/life.
Aug 05, 2020•28 min
Persecution Continues for Center for Medical Progress
Five years since undercover videos were made exposing Planned Parenthood's baby body parts trade, persecution of the journalists continues. Peter Breen, Vice President and Senior Counsel with the Thomas More Society, joins host Kip Allen to talk about it.
Jul 29, 2020•28 min
Hagia Sophia becomes a Mosque
Islamic history expert Dr. Timothy Furnish discusses the importance of the recent conversion of former Eastern Orthodox Cathedral Hagia Sophia into a mosque.
Jul 22, 2020•28 min
Good News for Lutheran Schools
A recent Supreme Court decision is good news for Lutheran schools. Sue Nahmensen, CEO, Lutheran Elementary School Association, St. Louis, Missouri explains why on World Lutheran News Digest.
Jul 08, 2020•28 min
Supreme Court Supports Abortion Rights
The Supreme Court struck a blow to the pro-life cause. Denise Harle, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, joins host Kip Allen to discuss the ruling's impact on World Lutheran News Digest.
Jul 01, 2020•28 min
Supreme Court Defining Sex and Gender
Last week, the Supreme Court changed the definition of sex to include gender identity and orientation. The implications of this landmark decision are enormous. Matt Sharp, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom and director of the Center for Legislative Advocacy, joins host Kip Allen to discuss the implications of this ruling on this episode of World Lutheran News Digest. We need your support to stay on the air. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.
Jun 27, 2020•28 min
Using Technology in a Time of Social Distancing (Rebroadcast)
LCMS Social Media Manager Peter Slayton and host Kip Allen discuss how faith communities can use the internet to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic. This is a rebroadcast from April 1, 2020.
Jun 24, 2020•28 min
Fathers Facing Unexpected Pregnancies
Facing an unexpected pregnancy is a difficult situation. What resources are available for fathers? Rev. Mike Eklund, director of the Fatherhood Program with Rachel House in Kansas City, MO, joins host Kip Allen on this episode of World Lutheran News Digest. Learn more at rachelhouse.org.
Jun 10, 2020•28 min
Lutheran Response to Epidemic (Rebroadcast)
How should Lutherans respond to the coronavirus epidemic? Guests the Rev. Charles Ferry, Asia Regional Director with the LCMS Office of International Mission, and the Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of the Lutheran Witness and former Asia Region Communications Manager join Kip Allen for this discussion. This is a rebroadcast from February 12, 2020.
Jun 03, 2020•28 min
Significance of Memorial Day to Lutherans
Chaplain Craig Muehler, Executive Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, talks with host Kip Allen about the significance of Memorial Day for Lutherans. Learn more about Ministry to the Armed Forces at lcms.org/armedforces.
May 27, 2020•27 min
Working to End Abortion in St. Louis
Newly formed St. Louis Pro-Life Future has hit the ground running. Organizer Jacinta Florence talks about the organization with Kip Allen on World Lutheran News Digest. Learn more about St. Louis Pro-Life Future at facebook.com/stlplf and Students for Life of America at studentsforlife.org.
May 13, 2020•28 min
Future Revisiting of Roe v Wade
There may be some hints from Supreme Court justices that the court might be willing to revisit the infamous Roe v Wade decision that legalized abortion on demand. Kevin Theriot, senior counsel and vice president of the Center for Life with Alliance Defending Freedom, joins host Kip Allen to discuss why this may be in the near future on this episode of World Lutheran News Digest. Learn more about Alliance Defending Freedom at adflegal.org.
May 06, 2020•28 min
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