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Record Low Trust in Honest & Ethics of Clergy Tied to Sexual Abuse Scandals, With Precipitous Drops Tied to 2002 & 2018 Revelations; LCMS Must Protect its Members, Reputation by Reforming Oversight, Governance on These Matters
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50-Year Concordia Theological Seminary & Concordia Seminary Professor, Rev. Dr. Jim Voelz, Responds to Recent Controversial Critiques of 2 of His Books; Explores Hermeneutics, Authority, Objectivity, & Confession with Rev. Dr. Tim Ahlman on Lead Time Podcast
Weaponization of Government Accelerates: NYC Mayor Mamdani Hires Planned Parenthood Lawyer to “Protect” Abortion, Attack Pro-Life Organizations
Inside LCMS Concordia University Ann Arbor’s Downsizing: 5 Takeaways
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The Courage to be Disliked: Courage Through a Christian Lens
How Often Do People Think About the Purpose & Meaning of Life? How Race, Gender, & Religion Matter
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How Real-Time Insight Can Strengthen the Local Church & Why LCMS Congregations Should Embrace Feedback, Learn From It, Appropriately Apply It
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Solidly Lutheran “The Go Network” Launched to Connect Local Leaders & Ministries to Multiply God’s Kingdom Until Entire World Trusts & Follows Jesus!
What Does the Bible Say About Abortion? Should Christians Support Pro-Life Laws? Can Abortion be Forgiven? LCMS Dr. Scott Keith Provides His Perspective
Abortion: Serious Questions Christians Should be Prepared to Answer — A Lutheran Perspective from 1517
1517’s Dr. Scott Keith: Let the Babies Come to Me, and Don’t Abort Them
Alliance Defending Freedom Offers Free 3-Part Livestream Legal Series Designed Specifically for LCMS School Leaders
Alliance Defending Freedom Protects Religious Freedoms; Use Discount Code LCMS20 to Help Support This Vital Work
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