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.

Missionaries Affected by COVID-19

Feb 3rd, 2021 27m 58s

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.

March for Life Update

Jan 27th, 2021 27m 48s

Deaconess Tiffany Manor, Director of LCMS Life Ministry, discusses the latest March for Life news with host Kip Allen.

Students for Life and the March for Life

Jan 13th, 2021 27m 48s

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.

Payment in Ongoing Planned Parenthood Case

Jan 9th, 2021 27m 53s

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 a

Secular Interests and the Presidency

Dec 23rd, 2020 27m 50s

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.

Dismissed for Praying

Dec 9th, 2020 27m 50s

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 firstliber

March for Life Chicago Going on the Road

Dec 2nd, 2020 27m 48s

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 Movemen

LCRL Working with the New Congress

Nov 25th, 2020 26m 48s

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.

Preparing for Marches for Life

Nov 11th, 2020 27m 48s

Deaconess Tiffany Manor, Director of LCMS Life Ministry, discusses upcoming Marches for Life. Learn more about LCMS Life Ministry at lcms.org/life.

The Equality Act (Rebroadcast)

Nov 4th, 2020 27m 23s

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 H

The Equality Act

Oct 28th, 2020 27m 23s

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 H

Issues in Upcoming Election

Oct 14th, 2020 27m 48s

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.

Protecting Faith-Based Adoption and Foster Care

Oct 10th, 2020 27m 48s

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 Wor

Services for Aging Lutherans

Sep 30th, 2020 27m 41s

Lutheran Senior Services Chief Mission Officer the Rev. John Kotovsky discusses options available for older Lutherans on this episode of World Lutheran News Digest.

Effects of Hurricanes in the LCMS Southern District

Sep 23rd, 2020 18m 46s

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

Providing Relief and Comfort after Disaster

Aug 26th, 2020 27m 50s

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 Luth

Religious Freedom in Wedding Industry

Aug 12th, 2020 27m 14s

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 m

LCMS Life Ministry

Aug 5th, 2020 27m 48s

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.

Persecution Continues for Center for Medical Progress

Jul 29th, 2020 27m 48s

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 tal

Hagia Sophia becomes a Mosque

Jul 22nd, 2020 27m 48s

Islamic history expert Dr. Timothy Furnish discusses the importance of the recent conversion of former Eastern Orthodox Cathedral Hagia Sophia into a mosque.

Good News for Lutheran Schools

Jul 8th, 2020 27m 49s

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.

Supreme Court Supports Abortion Rights

Jul 1st, 2020 27m 51s

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.

Supreme Court Defining Sex and Gender

Jun 27th, 2020 27m 40s

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 Cente

Using Technology in a Time of Social Distancing (Rebroadcast)

Jun 24th, 2020 27m 50s

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.