Free to Be Faithful

Anderson on religious liberty, traditional marriage

Heritage Foundation senior research fellow Dr. Ryan Anderson speaks to LCMS convention delegates about the Supreme Court’s 2015 redefinition of marriage and its implications for Americans and the church.

New legal guide helps ministries prepare for lawsuits

The Synod and Alliance Defending Freedom collaborate on a manual, “Protecting Your Ministry (From Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Lawsuits).”

KFUO program to target election issues

“Free to be Faithful” moderator Kip Allen hosts the Aug. 17 program.

Protecting Your Ministry: Synod provides legal guide amid increased intrusions

The LCMS has partnered with Alliance Defending for a downloadable manual, Protecting Your Ministry, to help congregations and schools prepare for lawsuits and other legal intrusions.

KFUO Audio: CHI’s Harmelink, Hillsdale’s Spalding discuss religion’s role in American history

The Rev. Dr. Dan Harmelink of the Concordia Historical Institute and Professor Matthew Spalding of Hillsdale College joined KFUO Radio’s Kip Allen to discuss how religion played a major role in the shaping of America from colonial times to the present.

Delegates adopt resolutions on fertility issues, persecuted Christians

The Synod in convention adopted the final three resolutions from Floor Committee 3 on Mercy regarding fertility issues, persecuted Christians and LCMS World Relief and Human Care.

KFUO Audio: The Supreme Court’s Decision on Texas House Bill 2

Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External Relations for Focus on the Family, talks with KFUO Radio’s Kip Allen about the repercussions of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt case.

Anderson addresses convention on religious liberty, traditional marriage

In light of current adversity against religious liberty, Dr. Ryan Anderson encourages convention-goers “to live out the truth in our own lives.”

Harrison Reacts to Texas Abortion Clinic Ruling

Synod President reflects on High Court ruling invalidating Texas law protecting the health and safety of expectant mothers and their babies.

KFUO Audio: Free To Be Faithful – Supreme Court on Abortion Clinics

The Supreme Court will decide if abortion clinics should be held to the same standards as other ambulatory surgery clinics.

ADF’s Baylor delves into legal issues facing LCMS schools

Attorney Gregory Baylor of Alliance Defending Freedom and LCMS ministry leaders address what schools can do and highlight a resource available in July.

KFUO Audio: Critical issues facing Lutheran schools in today’s political landscape

KFUO Radio’s Andy Bates discussed issues facing Lutheran schools during interviews with the Rev. Bart Day, Executive Director of the LCMS Office of National Mission; Terry Schmidt, Director of LCMS School Ministry; and Gregory S. Baylor, Senior Counsel and Director of the Center for Religious Schools at the Alliance Defending Freedom.

KFUO Audio: Free To Be Faithful – Religious Freedom in the Military

Rev. Craig Muehler, director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, and Daniel Briggs, an attorney with Alliance Defending Freedom, discussed religious freedom in the military with moderator Kip Allen during a May 18 program on KFUO Radio.

What can Lutherans do as voices in the public square?

CTCR offers clarification on Luther’s ‘two kingdoms’ doctrine.

Free to be Faithful Reporter Insert — May 2016

Landmark Supreme Court cases, timely election advice and Biblical responses to government intrusion.

KFUO Audio: Interview with Rev. Jeffrey Dock about Options for Women

KFUO Radio’s Andy Bates and Rev. Jeffrey Dock – pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Louisiana, Mo., and president of Options for Women – discuss the new pregnancy resource center in Bowling Green, Mo. The center, which opened on May 2, serves Bowling Green and surrounding counties in northeast Missouri.