The following links are articles, podcasts, or videos that I find thought provoking, encouraging, or even just interesting.  The posting of a link here does not mean everything in the article, podcast, or video -  or even at the website -  is endorsed.  

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For the Week of July 14, 2019
Does the “i” in iPhone Stand for “Idol”? By Dwight Longenecker. This is a good discussion of the impact technology can and does have on us. 
 Cain’s Folly by Rev. Zelwyn Heide.  A brief look at Genesis 4 and 5.
The Cracks in the Edifice of Transgender Totalitarianism by Jane Robbins. This is an extremely important article.  It is well worth your time and attention. 

For the Week of June 4th
For mature audiences. . . by Pastor Peters
Liturgy and Missions by Pastor Peters

For the Week of April 30th
Witnessing to Christ by Word Fitly Spoken (podcast)
The History and Theology of Martin Luther’s Heidelberg Disputation – Dr. Cameron MacKenzie (podcast)
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For the Week of April 23rd
Raising children in an age of nothing by Anthony Esolen
Witnessing to Christ by Word Fitly Spoken (podcast)
The Anthropology of Manhood By SEBASTIAN JUNGER

For the Week of April 9th
The Work of An Evangelist - This is a great podcast! The whole site is fantastic.

For the Week of February 25th 
Shakespeare for Lent by Peter Leithart 
​Jesus, Be My Guide by Mark Preus
The Lord's Prayer in the Lord's Passion Devotion (online version)

Everything Below Here is from 2017 or Earlier

For the Week of December 11th
The Christian Life – Pr. Will Weedon and Pr. Heath Curtis (Issues Etc. interview) - it's fantastic. Listen to it right now.
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For the Week of November 20th
Inside America’s Largest Religious Revival You Know Nothing About by Heather Smith 
​Tolkien, Lewis, and Weapons of Mass Destruction by Joseph Pearce
​How We Celebrate Advent at My House (including links and resources) By Anna Mussmann
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For the Week of October 8th
​Josef Pieper's Guide to Getting Over FOMO by Jane Clark Scharl
Broadening Your Devotion With Lutheran Hymns by Pastor Ryan Loeslie

For the Week of July 30th
Robert Barnes: A Lutheran Martyr in England by Pastor Anthony Dodgers
Who Will Rescue the Lost Sheep of the Lonely Revolution by Anthony Esolen
On Taking Students Seriously 

For the Week of June  18th
The Worship of God is the Duty of a Christian
The Form of the Divine Service - Video
Christ for Us: Catechism Sermons by Rolf Preus (book)
Man Up! The CHRIST-Centered Quest for Real Masculinity

For the Week of June 4th
Catechlysm by Pastor Andrew Richard
The Goal of Education Part I: Educating for Mammon? by Pastor Andrew Richard
The Goal of Education Part II: Fides et Charitas by Pastor Andrew Richard
Chrysostom Exposes Parental Absurdity by Pastor Andrew Richard
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For the Week of April 30th
Fatherhood by Rolf Preus
Do you want your children to grow up Christian?  by Pastor Mark Surburg 
N. D. Wilson on Magic, the Bible, and Real Life an interview with author N.D. Wilson
The Commons #12: On Building Sturdy Children a Circe Podcast

For the Week of March 5th
The Cross of Least Resistance by Robin Phillips (This is a must read!)
​The Table of Duties by Pastor Brian Flamme
​I Wish Christians Would Argue More by Trevin Wax
There is No Benedict Option by Bruce Frohnen
​MATHEW BLOCK, THE FORMULA OF CONCORD, AND MORE ON WHO’S USING THE USING by Pastor Matthew Block
​The Children of Nietzsche by Roberto Rivera

For the Week of February 5th
Stand Firm by Anthony Esolen
A Poem to Comfort Grieving Mothers by Andrew Preus
The Cracked Foundation of Forde's Radical Lutheranism by TR Halvorson
Redeemer Conference 2017 Videos Now Available

For the Week of January 8th
God is Not the Author of Confusion by Anthony Esolen
Smart Kids and Dumb Phones by Douglas Wilson
Dürer’s Christ Among the Doctors by Carolyn S. Brinkley
Tocqueville Explains Why A School Counteracts The Selfishness Democracy Breeds
A Funeral Hymn for those whose children died before baptism. by  Johann Vogel 
DIVORCE – AN ISSUES, ETC. TRANSCRIPT
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Everything Below Here is from 2016

For the Week of December 25th
Establishing The Family Altar by Pastor Joshua Scheer 
At The Gates by Anthony Esolen
Do I Have To Go To Church on Christmas Day? by Pastor Matt Richard
Encouragement for the Scared Father
Loving Virtue.... by Pastor Peters 

For the Week of December 4th
16 Lovely Songs You’ll Want On Your Advent Playlist by Cheryl Magness
All Things New by Anthony Esolen

For the Week of November 20th
I Don't Want the Lord To End Up in This Box by Pastor Andrew Packer
Sports as Idolatry - An interview with Pastor Hans Fiene
The Religion of Secular Progressives - An interview with Pastor Peter Burfeind

For the Week of October 30th
Technology Has Become Our Oxygen by Pastor Larry Peters
The Twin Poles in The Kingdom of Life by Pastor Larry Peters
The Imperishable Charm of Lutheran Hymns by Pastor Andrew Packer

For the Week of August 28th
Quality Education is Not Rocket Science by Anthony Esolen 
MICHELANGELO, THE PIETÀ, AND BAD LIGHTING by Ryan Reeves
Framing the Day: Home Catechesis Made Simple by Pastor Tim Pauls
Artist Edward Riojas at Work (video)

For the Week of August 21st
Where is Charles Martel When You Need Him?  by Pastor Peters
The Feminization of Christianity by Brett and Kate McKay
Bible Bookmarks (Not an article, it's a printout to make some helpful bookmarks)
Propositions on Marriage by PE Kretzmann

For the Week of July 31st
​What about memorization? by Pastor Michael Schmidt
The State of Lutheranism in America: Dominated by Negligence and Indifference, But Not Without Hope by Norm Fisher
"Dr. Francis Pieper the Churchman" by W.H.T Dau

For the Week of July 17th
11 Reasons to Keep Screens out of the Sanctuary by Jonathan Aigner
Building in the Midst of Decay
Thoughts on premarital preparation. . .by Pastor Peters
Tom Wolfe on Why Modern Architecture Is So Awful
The Comfort of Election for the Mission of the Church by Pastor Johannes Nieminen
The Father as Mentor to His Sons: 10 Topics for Man-to-Man Discussion by Douglas Lindee
Blessed Are the Persecuted by Dr. Ryan MacPherson

For the Week of July 3rd
Personal Devotions during the busy-ness of family life by Dort Preus
As a psychiatrist, I diagnose mental illness. Also, I help spot demonic possession. by Richard Gallagher
Books That Won’t Teach Your Kids To Hate Their Siblings by Anna Mussmann

For the Week of June 19th
Fatherhood Articles by Various
Steadfast in His Word and Faith Until We Die by Rev. Stuckwisch

For the Week of June 12th
Sola Gratia by Rev. Stephen Preus
Communion Practice: Evangelical or Legalistic, Ecumenical or Sectarian by Rev. Andrew Preus
Reflections on being a Deacon. by Nathan Redman

For the Week of May 29th
The Family versus That Hideous Strength by Bradley J. Birzer
A De-Sexed Society is a De-Humanized Society by  Stella Morabito  
​​When culture is dead. . . by Anthony Esolen

For the Week of May 22nd
And to Children’s Children by Rev. Stuckwisch
The Anti-Catechism by Rev. Wolfmueller
4 Levels of Injustice: Knowing When to Suffer Patiently and When to Resist by Dr. MacPherson
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For the Week of May 8th
Graciously Given: Children Are a Blessing from the Lord by Pastor Robert Harting
The Culture of Life Honors Parents and Respects the Elderly by Dr. Ryan MacPherson

For the Week of April 17th
Mothering Many: Handling Church and Bedtime Prayers
Laying the Foundation for a Christian Home Library by Dr. Ryan MacPherson
Why I Write Scary Stories for Children by N.D. Wilson

For the Week of April 10th
Why Luther’s Hymns Sound the Way They Do by Katie Shuermann
The Audible Artistry of “The Hobbit” by Daniel Hannan
​Your Friends Are Not an App by Gracy Olmstead
 7 Reasons Young Men Should Marry Before Their 23rd Birthday by Douglas Wilson
Still Questing for Community by Robert Nisbet
Prepared for Good Works by Matthew Block

For the Week of April 3rd
Window to the Womb, Part 6 by Pastor Jonathan Conner
Slavery in the Bible by  Joseph Klotz
Teaching the Children Bible Stories From the Liturgy by Dort Preus

For the Week of March 13th
God’s Word belongs in the home where we live. by Pastor Rolf Preus
Luther on Vocation and the Christian Life-Part I by Dr. Matthew Phillips
God Hears Me Pray — Free Prayer Folder for Children
Window to the Womb, Part 5 by Pastor Jonathan Conner

For the Week of March 6th
You Don't Need A Megachurch For You To Go To Heaven by Pastor Hans Fiene
President Harrison Provides a Lutheran View of Church and State by Pastor Matthew Harrison

For the Week of February 28th
A Home Is a Christian Home by Grace by Pastor Samuel Gullixson
Window to the Womb, Part 4 by Pastor Jonathan Conner
Counseling at the Cross by Dr. Ryan MacPherson
Thank God, There’s Always Enough Time in the Day by Dr. Ryan MacPherson

For the Week of February 21st
The Narcissism of Campus Diversity Activists by Anthony Esolen
Audio — Will Our Children Stay within the Church? by Pastor Timothy Pauls

For the Week of February 14th
Christian Martyrdom: Some Reflections by Dr. William Weinrich
Parenting Rules by Matthew Cochran
Window to the Womb, Part 3 by Pastor Jonathan Conner
Behind Our Lack of Personal Responsibility Is A Refusal to Confess Sins by Maureen Mullarkey
​The Doctrine of Vocation: Sacramental Blessing, Not Sacrificial Duty by Dr. Ryan MacPherson
What in Your Marriage Will Bring You Joy? by Pastor Matthew Behmer
What Would Our Ancestors Think of Us? by Anthony Esolen

For the Week of February 7th
A Six-Inch Swath of Orange Shag by Pastor Douglas Wilson
These are Not Exceptional Times for the Two Kingdoms by Pastor Scott Adle
Women Don't Need to Get Drafted to Be Equal With Men by Pastor Hans Fiene
Don't Follow Your Passion by Pastor Phillip Hoppe
Top Ten Reasons Our Kids STILL Leave the Church by Amy Spreeman

For the Week of January 31st
Parenting: Putting the Brakes on Fighting a review by Jonathan Conner
A Soft Answer Breaks the Crazy Cycle by Dr. Ryan MacPherson
Drafting Our Daughters by Aaron Wolf
The Silence of Adam: Sending Women into Combat by the Rev. David Ramirez

For the Week of January 24th
So, Pastor... by Pastor Larry Beane
The Church's Institutionalized Fornication by Pastor Mark Surburg

For the Week of January 17th
Is There Any Reason to Keep Up With the News? by Brett and Kate McKay
Top Ten Reasons We Use the Liturgy
Stop Being Scared of Your Kids by Cheryl Magness
How to Make Worship Kid-Friendly

For the Week of January 10th
Why the Family Isn't Working excerpted from Robert Nisbet's The Quest for Community
"The greatest good in married life...." Quote from Luther
​Pro-Life Basics by Douglas Wilson
Issues, Etc. Winter 2016 Journal - Especially the article on the Law.

For the Week of January 3rd
Brave New World: The Future is Now by Anthony Esolen
"The Simul" is Not an Excuse by Pastor Bruce Timm
Real Men Catechize Their Children by T.R. Harvelson