Armed Lutheran Radio

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.

• [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] - Question from Joanna
• [35:16] - Wrapping up and final thoughts
• [36:14] - Show close

Merciful Father, look with compassion upon our world. In the midst of fear brought about by the present epidemic, grant Your people comfort and assurance that You are in control of all things. Through this pestilence we pray that you would turn hearts toward You in repentance. We lift up to you all whose vocations place them in service to those who have been infected. Grant Your protection to our health care workers as they serve as Your hands of mercy to the afflicted. Be with all who are working tirelessly to develop a vaccine, that You would guide their work and grant them success in their efforts. Be with all who have contracted this virus, that You would comfort them in their hour of need. Safeguard us, our loved ones, and all who cry to You, that we may be defended from infection; and set our hearts at ease, that we may find in You an answer to all our fears. This we pray through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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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.

• [0:00] - Blooper
• [0:44] - Opening and welcome
• [1:23] - Thanks to our Patrons
• [2:45] - Commentary
• [17:09] - Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine
• [24:15] - Ballistic Minute with Sgt. Bill
• [28:27] - Pastoral Pontifications with Pastor John Bennett
• [39:43] - Close

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• Sergeant Bill Silvia - http://www.armedlutheran.us/bill/
• Pastor John Bennett - http://www.armedlutheran.us/pastor

Almighty and everlasting God, the heavenly Father who shows the light of truth to those who are in error so that they may return into the way of righteousness, cause all who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's Church to avoid those things that are contrary to their profession and to follow all such things that are agreeable thereto; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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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 members can hear both episodes 212 and 213 together in one show as well as an extended version of episode 217!

• [0:00] - Blooper
• [0:43] - Show Open
• [0:54] - Welcome
• [1:32] - Introducing today's topic
• [2:10] - Thanking our Patrons
• [3:33] - Discussion begins
• [4:40] - Closing public schools
• [10:05] - Banning large public gatherings
• [12:34] - Giving up liberty for the promise of safety
• [15:40] - Ordering the closure of businesses
• [17:34] - The "You care more about money than about saving lives" argument
• [20:11] - Case fatality rates based on population density
• [22:38] - Differences in states with no lockdown orders
• [24:00] - The effect of age, other health issues
• [28:20] - The concept of individual liberty and the purpose of government
• [30:16] - Releasing non-violent criminals from jail
• [32:30] - NY Mayor DeBlasio shocked that criminals would commit new crimes
• [35:20] - COVID-19 and the homeless in San Francisco
• [41:47] - Thoughts on the homelessness crisis in California and the failure of government
• [47:25] - Wrapping up and final thoughts
• [48:39] - Show close

Merciful Father, who by the humiliation of Your Son raised up the fallen world, grant to Your faithful people perpetual gladness, and make those whom You have delivered from the danger of everlasting death to be partakers of eternal joys; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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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.

• 0:00 - Blooper
• 0:25 - Opening and welcome
• 2:25 - Commentary on the response to COVID-19
• 16:30 - Thanks to our Patrons
• 18:55 - Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine
• 22:36 - Ballistic Minute with Sgt. Bill
• 27:04 - Pastoral Pontifications with Pastor John Bennett
• 39:46 - Close

• Lloyd Bailey - http://www.armedlutheran.us/about/
• Mia Anstine - http://www.armedlutheran.us/mia/
• Sergeant Bill Silvia - http://www.armedlutheran.us/bill/
• Pastor John Bennett - http://www.armedlutheran.us/pastor

Almighty and merciful God, as You have brought us to celebrate the festival of the Lord's resurrection, cause us by Your grace to bring forth the fruits thereof in our life and conduct; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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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 Christ's death, let's remember this most holy of days and the promise of life everlasting that Jesus secured for us in his victory over death and the devil.

• [0:00] - Blooper
• [0:22] - Show Open
• [0:35] - Welcome
• [3:30] - Thanking our Patrons
• [5:40] - Introducing today's topic
• [6:05] - How "gun violence" number are manipulated
• [16:20] - How COVID-19 numbers are manipulated
• [28:40] - Same thinking driving the debate in both situations
• [31:43] - Wrapping up and final thoughts
• [33:33] - Show close

We implore you, Almighty and merciful God, cause us who celebrate Your Pascal Feast, kindled with heavenly desires, ever to thirst for the Fountain of Life, Jesus Christ; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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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.

• 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 Mia Anstine
• 22:06 - Ballistic Minute with Sgt. Bill
• 28:41 - Pastoral Pontifications with Pastor John Bennett
• 37:46 - Close

• Lloyd Bailey - http://www.armedlutheran.us/about/
• Mia Anstine - http://www.armedlutheran.us/mia/
• Sergeant Bill Silvia - http://www.armedlutheran.us/bill/
• Pastor John Bennett - http://www.armedlutheran.us/pastor

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon Him our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross that all mankind should follow the example of His great humility, mercifully grant that we may both be guided by His patience in this life and also be made partakers of His resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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, or shopping at your favorite online stores using the links below.

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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.

• [0:00] - Blooper
• [0:49] - Show Open
• [1:02] - Welcome
• [1:37] - Introducing today's topic
• [3:06] - Thanking our Patrons
• [5:01] - Discussion begins
• [5:27] - Releasing jail inmates to prevent spread of the virus
• [10:54] - Sheriff asks officers to use judgement when deciding who to arrest
• [15:37] - Lansing PD will not respond to certain 911 calls
• [21:24] - San Francisco citizens ordered to shelter-in-place
• [23:34] - Banning the sale of guns and ammo
• [28:09] - Banning church services
• [32:00] - Wrapping up and final thoughts
• [32:51] - Show close

Merciful Father, look with compassion upon our world. In the midst of fear brought about by the present epidemic, grant Your people comfort and assurance that You are in control of all things. Through this pestilence we pray that you would turn hearts toward You in repentance. We lift up to you all whose vocations place them in service to those who have been infected. Grant Your protection to our health care workers as they serve as Your hands of mercy to the afflicted. Be with all who are working tirelessly to develop a vaccine, that You would guide their work and grant them success in their efforts. Be with all who have contracted this virus, that You would comfort them in their hour of need. Safeguard us, our loved ones, and all who cry to You, that we may be defended from infection; and set our hearts at ease, that we may find in You an answer to all our fears. This we pray through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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, or shopping at your favorite online stores using the links below.

• Join the Reformation Gun Club! - http://gunclub.armedlutheran.us
• Pre-Order the Gun Rights Apologetics Book - http://www.armedlutheran.us/product/gun-rights-apologetics-book-working-title/
• Check out the other Great Armed Lutheran Books - http://www.ArmedLutheran.us/Books
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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 love for our neighbors or are they knee-jerk reactions that do more harm than good?

Listen for part two of this discussion in episode 213!

Reformation Gun Club members will be able to hear both episodes together in one show this week.

• [0:00] - Blooper
• [0:32] - Show Open
• [0:46] - Welcome
• [1:11] - Introducing today's topic
• [2:28] - Thanking our Patrons
• [3:54] - Discussion begins
• [5:20] - Luther on Good Government
• [6:40] - Thoughts on China's role
• [9:09] - The problem of government dictats
• [11:04] - Specific government responses
• [11:14] - Closing public schools
• [13:24] - The South Korean approach
• [14:32] - Stupid reactions by the public
• [18:30] - Pastoral Prepping tips
• [20:06] - Love your neighbor by isolating yourself
• [22:25] - Banning large public gatherings
• [25:59] - Ordering the closure of businesses
• [31:22] - Law Enforcement threatening businesses
• [33:44] - Man in Kentucky under House Arrest
• [35:36] - Wrapping up and final thoughts
• [36:30] - Show close

Merciful Father, look with compassion upon our world. In the midst of fear brought about by the present epidemic, grant Your people comfort and assurance that You are in control of all things. Through this pestilence we pray that you would turn hearts toward You in repentance. We lift up to you all whose vocations place them in service to those who have been infected. Grant Your protection to our health care workers as they serve as Your hands of mercy to the afflicted. Be with all who are working tirelessly to develop a vaccine, that You would guide their work and grant them success in their efforts. Be with all who have contracted this virus, that You would comfort them in their hour of need. Safeguard us, our loved ones, and all who cry to You, that we may be defended from infection; and set our hearts at ease, that we may find in You an answer to all our fears. This we pray through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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, or shopping at your favorite online stores using the links below.

• Join the Reformation Gun Club! - http://gunclub.armedlutheran.us
• Pre-Order the Gun Rights Apologetics Book - http://www.armedlutheran.us/product/gun-rights-apologetics-book-working-title/
• Check out the other Great Armed Lutheran Books - http://www.ArmedLutheran.us/Books
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• Shop at GunMagWarehouse* - http://www.armedlutheran.us/mags
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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 scare.

• 0:00 - Blooper
• 0:21 - Opening and welcome
• 1:46 - Thanks to our Patrons
• 3:35 - Commentary on Coronavirus Pandemic
• 17:24 - Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine
• 25:02 - Ballistic Minute(s) with Sgt. Bill
• 32:02 - Pastoral Pontifications with Pastor John Bennett
• 45:50 - Close

• Lloyd Bailey - http://www.armedlutheran.us/about/
• Mia Anstine - http://www.armedlutheran.us/mia/
• Sergeant Bill Silvia - http://www.armedlutheran.us/bill/
• Pastor John Bennett - http://www.armedlutheran.us/pastor

• National Human Trafficking Hotline - https://humantraffickinghotline.org
• National Center Missing and Exploited Children - http://www.missingkids.org
• Social Media Dangers Exposed by Mom Posing as 11-Year-Old - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbg4hNHsc_8
• ESET Parental Control - https://parentalcontrol.eset.com/
• PhoneLeash - http://www.phone-leash.com
• Daily devotions for your family - http://www.armedlutheran.us/devotions

We implore You, almighty and merciful Father, to look upon the hearty desires of Your humble servants and stretch forth the right hand of Your majesty to be our defense against all our enemies; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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, or shopping at your favorite online stores using the links below.

• Join the Reformation Gun Club! - http://gunclub.armedlutheran.us
• Pre-Order the new Armed Lutheran Book - http://www.armedlutheran.us/product/gun-rights-apologetics-book-working-title/
• Check out the other Great Armed Lutheran Books - http://www.ArmedLutheran.us/Books
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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 or if it sounds reasonable but you're just not sure, Lloyd and Pastor Bennett discuss the distinctions between different kinds of persecution and what makes persecution different from violent crime.

• [0:00] - Blooper
• [0:19] - Show Open
• [0:31] - Welcome
• [1:19] - Introducing today's topic
• [2:28] - Thank you Patrons
• [3:28] - What was Persecution in the first century AD?
• [6:00] - Reading from Gospel of John 16
• [6:35] - Reading from 2 Corinthians 6
• [7:30] - Submission to Authority
• [9:30] - Contrast with violent crime
• [10:30] - Why the disciples and martyrs did not resist
• [11:23] - Resisting the government
• [12:55] - Reading from Romans 13:2-3
• [13:35] - The obligation to defend your neighbor
• [15:15] - The example of Dietrich Bonheoffer
• [17:54] - A gun control thought experiment
• [19:54] - Persecution in foreign countries
• [22:00] - Why are we to submit to persecution?
• [25:03] - The distinction between terrorism and governments
• [26:16] - When terrorists target Christians
• [27:32] - Romans 13 and resisting tyranny
• [30:41] - Addressing the argument
• [34:30] - Key distinctions
• [36:36] - Wrapping up and final thoughts
• [38:25] - Show close

O God, our heavenly Father, seeing that of ourselves we have no strength, keep us both outwardly and inwardly that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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