This week on Armed Lutheran Radio, Lloyd returns after surgery and joins Pastor Bennett to review a news story from a listener about a group of churches that are “divesting” from police services by pledging never to call police, even in cases of violent crime. Sgt. Bill has an after-action report on the two-day Ben Stoeger class he just finished, and Mia discusses the importance of getting involved with and supporting the pro-freedom organizations in your state. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com

Links of Interest

• MSN – Churches make a drastic pledge in the name of social justice: To stop calling the police

Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill On his way to the Texas State IDPA Championship, Sgt. Bill shares his thoughts on the two days he spent learning from IPSC World Champion Ben Stoeger.

Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine With NRAAM coming up and gun rights battles raging in every state, Mia talks about the need for all of us to get involved and to support pro-freedom organizations at the state and national levels.

Clinging to God and Guns  A group of Protestant and Unitarian churches has decided that police departments are so corrupt, racist, and unfair that they refuse to call them anymore, even in cases of vandalism or violent crime. They claim it is their Christian duty to “divest” themselves of police protection and to call for the abolition of police departments nationally.

Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense Aaron Israel is recovering after Baker Mayfield was drafted by the Cleveland Browns. He will be back with us next week.

Prayer of the Week Our merciful Father, the God who alone make minds of the faithful to be of one will, cause Your people to love what You command and to desire what You promise, that among the manifold changes of this world our hearts may be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.