Interesting Links From September 2025

September 6

 

Jen Hatmaker and her appeal to deconstruct | WORLD

 

Will Our Earthly Marriage Partners Still Be Important to Us in Heaven? - Eternal Perspective Ministries

 

The Case Against Vasectomies

 

(2) Former GMA Dove Award Winner Holds Beachside “Wedding” with Homosexual Partner

 

Pentagon officials fume over Trump's costly ‘Department of War’ rebrand - POLITICO

 

Faith, Family And The Law: Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett Opens Up In New Memoir

 

Agnostic Cofounder of Wikipedia Converts to Traditional Anglicanism - The Stream

 

Donald Trump Is Going Down—and He Knows It

 

A transgender motive? | WORLD

 

Trump’s Nobel Fantasies - The American Conservative

 

David E Taylor slept with at least 100 women, Vicki Yohe claims | Church & Ministries

 

What happens to God's plan when influential church leaders die?

 

Pat Buchanan Belongs Among the Conservative Movement’s Greatest Heroes - The American Conservative

 

(2) Why it's Time to End "Gay Marriage"

 

(2) What Has Westboro Baptist Church Been Up To For The Last Decade? 2015-2025

 

(2) Gay Marriage Won't Leave The Kids Alone - Them Before Us

 

(2) Voices, Visions, and Scalpels: Transgenderism and Demon Possession

 

4 Years After U.S. Exit, Afghanistan Denies Freedoms to Its People

 

(2) The Church Should Talk Way More About Demons (Everybody Else Already Is)

 

A Mental Health and Cultural Crisis, Not a Gun Crisis – Minnesota Senate Republicans

 

Donald Trump’s Big Gay Government - The New York Times (I have not read this particular article but Tucker Carlson, who has gay connections himself—writer of his biography and television producer--said of it:

 

“Many Republican women moved to Trump-era Washington in search of a fruitful dating scene. They thought the president’s re-election would attract a herd of bachelors to the nation’s capital. The plan quickly went haywire. 

“Why? Because “everybody’s freaking gay.”

“That’s what War Room co-host Natalie Winters told The New York Times during an interview for its Tuesday piece, “Donald Trump’s Big Gay Government.” The article highlights this administration’s apparent unprecedented homosexuality, detailing an environment where zesty conservatives feel comfortable flaunting their flamboyant selves for the world to see. 

“The treasury secretary? Gay. The president’s top pollster? Gay. The Kennedy Center chief? Gay. The list goes on.

“Donald Trump makes this possible…. 

 

Why the Media Won’t Tell You Who Killed Children at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis

 

Why the Pope is (Probably) the Antichrist

 

Media Dismissing The Trans Factor In This Shooting Enable More

 

MN Shooting Shows Democrat Comfort With Satanic Talking Points

 

George Fox University’s focus on religion and popular programs attracts record number of students to campus - OPB

 

GA Priest Who Endorsed Psychedelic Drugs Removed from Ministry

 

(2) The Evangelical Aversion to Blaming Women (and Why It's Killing Us)

 

How Should We View Mary?

 

Daly: Retribution Against John Bolton... to Own the Libs?

 

Why the ACNA – LarrySanger.org

 

A Springsteen eucharist? – The Way of Improvement Leads Home

 

Queers, Deviants, and Leftist "Pastors" Holding "Red State Revivals"

 

Black History at the Smithsonian Can’t Be Told with Half-Truths - Christianity Today

September 7

 

Catholic Democratic senator from Virginia says rights do not come from God; Bishop Barron pushes back - CatholicVote org

 

Ted Cruz torches Tim Kaine over God-given rights | Politics

 

Sen. Tim Kaine claims rights come from government, not God

 

Robert Barron blasts Tim Kaine for dismissing God-given rights | Politics

 

Lutheran church in Ozark hosts Neo-confederate group (Rev. Larry Beane observed, “One of my brother pastors had a hit piece published against him for being a ‘Neo-Confederate.’ It does amaze me how many ostensive ‘conservatives’ uncritically accept the Leftist political media and SPLC agitprop as truth.”)

 

Trump Should Not Go Soft on Pot | National Review

September 8

 

Finnish politician on trial for sharing Bible verses fights back | Podcast

 

James Dobson Was Right: America Should Focus on the Family | National Review

 

Tim Kaine Comments on Rights and Religion: Senator Needs Remedial Civics | National Review

 

Portland Catholic school loses students over LGBTQ+ enrollment controversy - OPB

 

This Grandparents' Day, Resolve to Leave a Spiritual Legacy - The Stream

 

The Rainbow Road to Rome: One of the Gayest Religions on Earth

September 9

 

Kazoo counterprotestors drown out anti-LGBTQ+ preacher's hate rally - LGBTQ Nation (for information purposes)

 

The worship and the protest: Sean Feicht's Saskatoon stop loud, but peaceful | The Star Phoenix

 

Trump’s Filthy Birthday Letter to Epstein Revealed (Donald Trump has denied writing the letter.)

 

Murder, Torture, and Chaos: How Russia Reportedly Targets Evangelicals – Faithwire

 

Jeffrey Epstein Friends Spilled Sick Secrets in 238-Page 50th Birthday Book

 

Ohio pastor arrested for 'sex act' in SUV with woman | U.S.

 

When the 'real you' doesn't want to sin

 

LGBTQ Cross Carried Into St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo Urges Bishops to Celebrate Pride Mass

 

A Different Kind of Darwinism Is Winning - Christianity Today (Christianity Today Editor Russell Moore states, “I am not a young-earth creationist…. You cannot serve both God and Darwin.” Speaking on both sides of his mouth?

 

Christian progress Christian regress, a Christian Century editorial | The Christian Century (for information purposes)

 

Oregon couple who chose prayer over medical care sentenced after baby dies - oregonlive.com

September 10

 

The Demise of the Religious Left? - Juicy Ecumenism

 

A Wesleyan View of Baptism — Firebrand Magazine

 

Trump’s Spiritual Advisor, Paula White, Praises Moonies Cult Leader: ‘I Believe In Your Calling’

September 11

 

James Dobson: Culture Warrior, Institution Builder, Friend - MinistryWatch

 

Professor Accused of Sexual Misconduct is Hired by Independent Seminary - MinistryWatch

 

The Wire Is Live - by Iris Lennox - Casual Impact

 

The Full Story in One Place: My Experience with Erik Herrmann

 

Former LCMS Pastor and Seminary Professor Erik Herrmann Will Force the Denomination to Consider Power Differentials and Clergy Sexual Abuse Laws. | The Wartburg Watch 2024

 

Charlie Kirk lauds young men's interest in attending church | U.S.

 

Charlie Kirk, Founder of Turning Point USA, Murdered in Utah Shooting

 

Home | Substack (on Charlie Kirk)

 

Charlie Kirk, 31, dies from gunshot wound | WORLD

 

Oregon, Washington leaders condemn violence after Charlie Kirk’s killing - OPB

 

Charlie Kirk, R.I.P. | National Review

 

Charlie Kirk , who 'plugged in' young Christian conservatives, dies at 31

 

Personal Freedom Absent God? - Juicy Ecumenism

 

SWBTS chapel service celebrates 1700th anniversary of Nicene Creed | Baptist Press

 

Conservative advocate Charlie Kirk killed by gunman at a Utah campus rally | Baptist Press

 

The Martyrdom Of Charlie Kirk And The Future Of America

 

Charlie Kirk Shot and Killed at Utah Speaking Event

 

Say Her Name - The American Conservative

 

Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at TPUSA Event - Christianity Today

 

Charlie Kirk, 31, killed in shooting at Utah Valley University | U.S.

 

Charlie Kirk Warned Us Of The Growing Violence Of The Left

 

Trump issues Oval Office address on Charlie Kirk assassination | Politics

 

Charlie Kirk, a voice for young conservatives, dies at age 31 : NPR

 

Trump issues Oval Office address on Charlie Kirk assassination | Politics

 

Trump Lashes Out at Left in Dark Address After Charlie Kirk Murder

 

Charlie Kirk’s Death Is a Watershed Moment

 

Here Are Demonic Reactions To Charlie Kirk's Assassination

September 12

 

The Nasty Losers Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk's Murder

 

Charlie Kirk's liberal high school friend honors his life

 

Feminists paid ‘witches’ to curse Charlie Kirk two days before assassination

 

Some of Charlie Kirk's most controversial takes | CBC News

 

Review: ‘Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor’ by D. A. Carson

 

Weedon's Blog: On Charlie

 

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk (1993-2025) – Denny Burk

 

Pastoral Meanderings: What do we expect from leaders?

 

Vatican Filled With Drag Queens and Homosexuals During Jubilee 2025

 

Died: Charlie Kirk, Activist Who Championed ‘MAGA Doctrine’ - Christianity Today

 

Charlie Kirk’s Wife: What We Know About Erika Kirk’s Catholic Faith| National Catholic Register

 

America’s Leaky Case Against Venezuela - The American Conservative

September 13

 

Tim Kaine doubles down on comments about God-given rights | Politics

 

Virginia senator challenges founding principle on source of rights | Fox News

 

SEN TIM KAINE: I know that our rights are meaningless without legal protection | Fox News

 

PCA leader resigns after blessing pastor who became Catholic | Church & Ministries

 

Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Deserves No Mourning | The Nation (for information purposes)

 

Charlie Kirk's widow vows to make Turning Point movement stronger

 

Erika Kirk vows to carry on husband Charlie's TPUSA movement | U.S.

 

Charlie Kirk’s Assassination: Lessons of Eternity and Forgiveness - The Stream

 

Charlie Kirk leaves behind a sweeping MAGA Christian network

 

Opinion | William F. Buckley Jr. recognize Charlie Kirk as a kindred spirit - The Washington Post

 

Why Charlie Kirk Had No Counterpart on the Left - POLITICO

September 15

 

Christian leaders back letter opposing Zionism, war in Gaza | World

 

GLAAD Smears Kirk, Puts Target On Back Of Other Conservatives

 

On Immigration, Trump Is Just Enforcing the Law - The American Conservative

September 16

 

Jim Cymbala rebukes Christians celebrating Charlie Kirk’s murder | Church & Ministries

 

The Church and Kirk

 

Understanding Your Mormon Neighbor - byFaith

 

Dallas Jenkins’ Warning About ‘Evil’ Rhetoric in Wake of Charlie Kirk’s Death – Faithwire

 

Attendees Highlight Charlie Kirk’s Legacy of Faith at Packed Vigil

 

Transgender ELCA pastor: “Pronouns matter, you are gorgeous, God is proud of you, your body belongs to no one but you” - EXPOSING THE ELCA

 

We have to talk about this | WORLD

September 17

 

Furries Are Having a Dangerous Cultural Moment | The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

 

Demons and Demonization | The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

 

Charlie Kirk, the Brevity of Life, God’s Sovereignty, and Our Rock-Solid Hope - Eternal Perspective Ministries

 

Demons Know Christian Prayer Is Powerful. That's Why the Left Is Trying to Ban It - The Stream

 

Charlie Kirk a Witness of Faith, Truth, and Courage | National Review

 

Are Christians Disappearing in the Middle East?

 

'Some Hate Can't Be Negotiated Out' - Rod Dreher's Diary

 

The Political Violence Blame Game - by John A. Daly

Web Domain Verified on Bluesky Social Media Network

 This is a brief message, which I’ll be posting on Bluesky (the first and maybe only post I’ll place there) and on X (formerly Twitter), as well as on my little-read blog, loyaldefender.info.

 

My loyaldefender.info web domain was verified on Bluesky several months ago.

 

For the past couple of years, though, I’ve paid for an X Premium account and may continue to do so.  If Bluesky offers a Bluesky Premium account (where I could include long form messages which I currently do on X, mostly for book reviews), I might consider also consider getting a Bluesky Premium account.

 

Despite what some say, X remains by far the industry leader in this form of social media.  Bluesky has been considered by some the left-leading leader in this form of social media.  Other X/Twitter-like platforms include Telegram, http://poa.st, Parler, Gettr, Gab, and Truth Social (on the right) and Mastodon, Threads and http://post.news (on the left)

 

A few weeks ago, I noted that Dr. John Fea, a history professor, author of several books and numerous articles, and a 1992 graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois, announced that his account on X (formerly Twitter) was hacked and that despite his best efforts, this was never corrected.

 

Dr. Fea apparently did not have a paid X account but, nevertheless, I am disappointed that X, to date, never fixed this for him.  I don’t know if makes any difference that Dr. Fea isn’t a fan of Donald Trump (i.e., recently noting on the Internet that “Trump didn’t like the July jobs report so he fired the messenger”) and Dr. Fea even wrote a critical book on Trump.  Or just that he didn’t have a paid X account.  Dr. Fea has stated that he’s okay with no longer being on X and he opened a Bluesky account.  His Bluesky account is @johnfea1.bsky.social and his blog is at The Way of Improvement Leads Home – reflections at the intersection of American history, religion, politics, and academic life. I’m copying him on the Bluesky message.

 

I plan to continue to use X as my primary social media outlet but I thought I would finally dip my toe into Bluesky by posting this message.

 

Have a great day, all!

(Update 9-8-25 - Dr. John Fea's account has now been reinstated on X.)

Interesting Links from August 2025

 

“It was really hard for me to stay Protestant”: On Retrievalism and the Gospel

 

The Betrayal of the Innocents by Ted Cruz Christians - The American Conservative

 

Only U.S. Leverage Can Stop the Horror in Gaza - The American Conservative

 

Rev. Dr. Ristau Approved to Return to LCC as Faculty - Luther Classical College

 

We Need To Get Women Out Of Men’s Spaces

 

EF 3442 Herman Otten: The Man behind Christian News

 

Welsh Lesbian Archbishop and Global South Grief - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Head of embattled SBC public policy arm resigns

 

ELCA elects first Black presiding bishop, calls Israel's actions in Gaza a genocide

 

The media’s willing enablers of Hamas | WORLD

 

Daily Beast apologizes and retracts article alleging a Melania Trump-Jeffrey Epstein link 

(Tucker Carlson reported:

“Daily Beast Retracts Article Alleging Melania-Epstein Link

 

“How did Donald and Melania Trump meet? According to a now-deleted Daily Beast article, the couple became acquainted through a modeling agent connected to Jeffrey Epstein. But that’s not true, and now the liberal outlet is covering its tracks. “The Daily Beast’s website axed the piece on Thursday, replacing it with an editor’s note apologizing ‘for any confusion’ after the first lady’s lawyers demanded its removal. “’After this story was published, The Beast received a letter from First Lady Melania Trump’s attorney challenging the headline and framing of the article,’ the statement read. ‘After reviewing the matter, the Beast has taken down the article and apologizes for any confusion or misunderstanding,’ it added. “The original claim came from reporter Michael Wolff, who has a storied history as a ‘shoddy, dishonest journalist’ who ‘clearly plays loose with the facts.’”) August 2   Contributor: The left should stop harping on men. That drives them to Trump - Los Angeles Times   There Was Truth, and There Was Untruth - by JoJoFromJerz   An Unsung Hero: Bob Case Helped Shape Christian Journalism   Trump didn’t like the July jobs report so he fired the messenger – The Way of Improvement Leads Home   Trump's religious rhetoric clashes with Canada's secular politics | The Associated Press   August 4   Prominent Worship Leader Sean Feucht Continues to Be Canceled Across Canada After City of Abbotsford Denies Permit   Church in Wales defies biblical doctrine with lesbian archbishop | Church & Ministries   The Financial and Spiritual Principle of Compound Interest | Tim Challies   Should Christians attend "gay weddings"? - CBMW   Trump Admin Broke Rules to Move Ghislaine to Club Fed Camp   Seventy Years Ago, Johnny Cash Recorded 'Folsom Prison Blues' and Became a Folk Hero for the Ignored and Downtrodden   12 Connections Between Paul and Ezekiel - The Stream   Thousands gather at Moda Center for Portland’s largest Christian event in decades - oregonlive.com   The Documentary That Devastated Me - Christianity Today   Donald Trump Praises ‘Very Nice’ Laura Loomer as Her Body Count Grows   The myth of “no difference” | WORLD   New generation of LGBTQ farmers is more visible and vocal   Moody Bible Institute troubles reflect national trend August 5   Pastor reacts to targeted shooting of church member: ‘It’s evil' | U.S.   Trump reverses policy allowing VA hospitals to perform abortions | Politics   Christian Nationalism at the Catholic Crossroads: Can Protestants Let Them In?   How Trump Is Plotting To Disrupt The Next Election | HuffPost Latest News August 6   Do You Talk Too Much, or Not Enough? – Proclaim & Defend   Why the Church Needs Creeds and Confessions   Hope In The Heart Of Wokeness: A Spiritual Uprising In Portland   America Is Funding the Destruction of Christian Communities - The American Conservative August 7   Trump’s White House Renovation Is Awful—and Fitting   New Mexico Archbishop Reinstates and Promotes Pro-LGBTQ Priest Who Spent 10 Years In Registered Homosexual Relationship   Church Minister Tells Children It’s Ok To Attend Pride Parade In the Nude   The Picture on the Nightstand - by Kara Dedert   Six Years to Unanimous - Lutheran Coalition for Renewal (CORE)   God Remembers in Our Dementia - Christianity Today August 8   Why Being Late to Church Matters   Sydney Sweeney, Brooke Shields, and America | WORLD   The Rev. Dr. Brandon Thomas Crowley joins Episcopal Divinity School as Director of Theological Education August 10   Church Displays Elvis Presley’s Personal Bible With Inspiring Handwritten Notes – Faithwire   Trump is trying to rewrite the history of the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol : NPR   Pete Hegseth Posts Video of Pastor Doug Wilson Calling for Gay Sex Ban August 11   How quickly people forget the dead   Pastoral Meanderings: I want Jesus to follow me. . . August 12   Duffy celebrates as USMMA Jesus painting brought up from basement | Politics   Donald Trump Nemesis Thomas Massie Is Bringing Jeffrey Epstein Victims to Capitol to Push for Files Release   A Biblical Message for Aging Parents – Proclaim & Defend   How Attractive Women Abuse Their Beauty | Desiring God   Christian revival event draws thousands in quest to save Portland’s soul - OPB   Mainline Protestantism Won’t Be Saved by ‘Ecumenicism’ | National Review   🗞️ My 35 Years In Full-Time Journalism: What’s Changed And What Hasn’t 🔌   With new Vatican ambassador, Trump sends culture-war message to American Catholics   Trump Takes Control Of DC Police To Restore Safety To US Capital   Securing Justice For Russiagate Is How We Save The Country   Port: North Dakota should join states seeking restrictions on food stamp use August 13   EXCLUSIVE: I Have Ghislaine Maxwell's Security Score, Custody Level, Transfer Code, and Sex Offender Waiver   We need many, many more babies | WORLD   The Media and Our Autocratic Presidency August 14   Your Church Family and You - The Canadian Lutheran   Is KISS Satanic? Band Reveals Whether Its Name Stands for Satanic Acronym or Not   The Biblical Sin of Usury, And Why Christians Don't Hate it Nearly Enough   Yes, D.C. Is Just As Bad As Trump Says It Is   Washington, D.C., Feels Neither Safe Nor Clean Because It's Not   Vagrants Block Federalist's Office As Journos Dismiss Crime In DC August 15   Pastoral Meanderings: Blessed Mary's Day   Doctrine Divides ... as it should - Breakpoint   Smithsonian's American History Museum Is Anti-US Propaganda August 16   One Pentecost Was Enough   Why has Canada embraced euthanasia?   Pastoral Meanderings: If that is all you want. . .   The Man Who Died a Hero  - The American Conservative   Kremlin Leaks Footage Showing Trump Fawning Over Putin   19 Pros And Cons Of Putting Father On Birth Certificate (If a man is the undisputed father and there is massive anecdotal evidence that he is, i.e., countless social media messages from the mother, as well as some from the man’s mother, then he should be on the birth certificate.  That is of course just a starting minimal expectation that any normal and honorable man would voluntarily do.) August 17   OPINION: This Methodist pastor's reason for endorsing divorce is the perfect picture of the spirit of the age | Not the Bee   Do Christians, Jews, and Muslims Worship the Same God? | Answers in Genesis   Is It Right for Christians to Illegally Share the Gospel with Uncontacted Peoples? | Answers in Genesis   Pastoral Meanderings: From one extreme to another . .   YouTuber roasted for claiming this popular activity is the most unattractive hobby a man can have: 'You are incorrect'   Know the Truth - The Stream   Dumbest Leakers Reveal Trump’s Secret Plans to ‘Honor’ Putin   Trump Releases Putin Love Letter After Ceasefire Summit Flop   It never grows old | WORLD August 18   White House Shrugs Off Alaska Hotel Printer Fiasco as ‘Hilarious’   Easing Comer’s Fears on Penal Substitution   To Be Almost Saved Is To Be Completely Lost | Tim Challies   Don’t erase the ideal | WORLD   ‘Shiny Happy People’ Has Worn Out its Welcome August 19   Comey Speaks In Taylor Swift Lyrics In Anti-Trump Screed   As Trump vows to end vote by mail, some Oregon politicians push back - oregonlive.com   Why Christians like me are opposing Sean Feucht’s ‘persecution’ narrative | Opinion | Premier Christianity   Fox News Host Dana Perino Loses It Over Gavin Newsom’s Social Media   Trump Reclassifying Marijuana Would Be A Huge Political Blunder   Based Church of Nigeria (Anglican) Severs Ties With Church of Wales After They Elect Lesbian Archbishop With Live-In Girlfriend   Queer Theology Turns Christ Into A Symbol Instead Of A Savior   Sean Feucht's Persecution Claims Challenged by Musician Elias Dummer   Jim Lovell (1928-2025) - Juicy Ecumenism   President Trump Should Not Federalize Elections | National Review August 20   The Republic of Fear - Real Patriotism with Terry Moran   A Biblical Message for Children of Aging Parents – Proclaim & Defend   Pastoral Meanderings: How odd it is. . .   'I Want To Get to Heaven': Trump’s Candid Spiritual Confession   The Kohberger Sentence Is Worse Than Death - The American Conservative   Trump says ending Ukraine-Russia war may help him get to Heaven | Politics   Trump Ending Wars Is Wonderful, But It Won't Get Him Into Heaven   When Putin’s in Town, Alaska’s Slavic Christians Keep Praying for Peace - Christianity Today   Canada is turning into a death cult | WORLD August 21   Serrated Edge for Me but not for Thee — Bahnsen   Alistair Begg doubles down amid backlash to trans wedding advice | Church & Ministries   Episcopal Church removes priest who founded Christian psychedelic society   Under New Pope's Leadership, Homosexual Activists Given Official Seat at Jubilee 2025   Trump wants to “try and get to heaven” – The Way of Improvement Leads Home   Trump's comments over Heaven spark debate over salvation, works | Politics   Many towns are unprepared to handle train derailments and hazmat spills   Lutheran pastor resigns after planning to endorse AOC in sermon | Church & Ministries   Dr. James C. Dobson, Visionary, Family Advocate and Founder of the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute, Dies at 89 - Dr. James Dobson Family Institute   James Dobson, influential voice of the religious right, dies at 89 - The Washington Post   A behind-the-scenes look at “Rick Steves’ Europe” - The Washington Post August 22   Let's Agree to Be Burdens to One Another - by Katelyn Beaty   Fox and Newsmax reap the whirlwind for their 2020 election lies   10 Common but Illegitimate Reasons to Divorce | Tim Challies   NPR: 'What's Water?' - Rod Dreher's Diary   James Dobson, an architect of evangelical Christian cruelty, is finally dead at 89 (for information purposes)   Congress tried to ban TikTok. Now the White House has an… | WORLD (seems like the law is broken here, as well as being unwise)   James Dobson Helped Propel Evangelicals Into Politics   Conservative Christians argue empathy can lead to sin | AP News   James Dobson, Burn in Hell - Lawyers, Guns & Money (for information purposes – Dobson-haters come out of the woodwork)   The Sin of Calling Something a Sin - American Thinker   James Dobson (1936-2025) - Juicy Ecumenism   The Loomering of Injured Gazan Children - The American Conservative   EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Riley Moore Requests Presidential Medal of Freedom for Pat Buchanan - The American Conservative August 23   Dear Mr. President, about going to heaven… | WORLD   Are Our LCMS Pastors Fit for Purpose and Duty?   The Changing of the Evangelical Guard - by O. Alan Noble   How are evangelicals responding to the death of James Dobson? – The Way of Improvement Leads Home   Dr. James Dobson’s death ends a life, but not a legacy of lies and harm (for information purposes)   Abduction of Christian Women and Girls in the Middle East - Juicy Ecumenism   Heaven Is No Place for War Criminals - The American Conservative

Interesting Links from July 2025

 

Pastoral Meanderings: What is worse, germs or sins?

 

Colorado Megachurch Pastor Steps Down in Gateway Scandal Wake - Juicy Ecumenism

 

England Codifies A Culture Of Death

July 2

 

Long Time Charismatic Cult Leader, Jimmy Swaggart, Dies at 90

 

Jimmy Swaggart, controversial televangelist and Southern gospel legend, dies at 90

 

Jimmy Swaggart & Brash USA Christianity - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Died: Jimmy Swaggart, TV Minister Caught in Scandal - Christianity Today

July 3

 

17 Ways to Have an Amazing First Year of Marriage - Christian Marriage Help and Advice | Crosswalk.com

 

Mel Gibson visits Orthodox monastery in Greece before filming | Entertainment

 

Baylor University Receives Grant to Study LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Church - Juicy Ecumenism

 

The Worlds William F. Buckley Straddled - Christianity Today

July 4

 

Simple Reasons for the LCMS to Immediately and Permanently Terminate an RSO (what if anything will be done about this and all comparable situations, including publishers which include Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America leaders?)

 

Dr. Phil's media company files for bankruptcy, sues TBN | U.S.

 

Spiritual Authority: How to Use It, Not Abuse It

 

Why It's Good (and Christian) to Love Your Country

 

The good kind of patriotism, a column by Peter Marty | The Christian Century

 

Ukraine strips Orthodox leader of citizenship, alleging links to Moscow

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Be a patriot and a Christian but know the difference. . .

July 5

 

Sadiq Khan promotes controversial LGBT flag display in London | World

 

Pastoral Meanderings: How does this help?

 

Christians can 'love all people' and support 'Alligator Alcatraz' | U.S.

July 7

 

Salonen: Many are left in the dust by trans movement - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sports

 

The Wonder of the Human Face | Tim Challies

 

Should I Keep Sharing the Gospel With Someone Who Has Repeatedly Rejected It? – Entrusted to the Dirt

 

How a Christian Patriot Loves His Wayward Nation – Denny Burk

 

Bad Bets: The New Culture of Sports Gambling | National Review

 

Texas Flood Washes Away Dozens of Young Girls from Christian Camp - Christianity Today

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Paint it beige. . .

July 8

 

15 Ways to Discern False Teaching | Clearly Reformed

 

Bismarck is 7th least stressed city in the US

 

Saint Of The Damned: Reading Hunter S. Thompson As Scripture

 

Scandal and Glory - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Iran’s President: Israel Tried to Assassinate Me - The American Conservative

 

Russia Escalates Religious Persecution, Targets Pastors & Churches

 

Inside Camp Mystic: The Elite Summer Camp Where Texans Sent Their Kids

July 9

 

Do I have Alzheimer's? Knowing the early signs can help | Opinion

 

Camp Mystic, those videos and why faith matters during disasters

 

Arguments Against and For ‘The Chosen’  - Juicy Ecumenism

 

UCC Priest Turns the Incarnation Into Pro-Abortion Propaganda

 

West Tennessee, ELCA Synod express support for trans youth after SCOTUS ruling denies gender-affirming care – Episcopal News Service

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Who refuses to kneel. . .

July 10

 

The Echoes of Hitler That Make Trump the World’s Most Dangerous Man

 

Setting Our Scopes on Things Above - Christianity Today (for information purposes – CT demonstrates being pretty cool with theistic evolution)

 

Syria's Christian community faces extinction amid violence

 

Florida Pastor, Father of Five Deported After Two Decades in the US – Faithwire

 

Planned Parenthood Is Not a Health Care Provider | National Review

 

Baylor Reverses Course on LGBTQ+ Grant - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Bill Moyers Saw What Newsrooms Missed: Faith Still Matters

 

Baylor professor doubles down on LGBTQ+ inclusion grant | Education

July 11

 

Is LCC now the largest Lutheran church body in Canada? - The Canadian Lutheran

 

Evangelicals for Harris apologizes for using Billy Graham sermons | Politics

 

The Epstein List and the Certainty of Secret Sins Revealed

 

Cops Probed Thomas Fugate Trump Terror Chief, 22, Over Teen Love Triangle

 

Baylor University wins, then rejects, grant on LGBTQ inclusion in churches

 

Columbia County jail forces transgender woman into solitary, lawyer says - oregonlive.com

July 12

 

The Example of Jimmy Swaggart – CT – TheWeeFlea.com

 

Reality TV Show Produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines Ft. Same Sex Couple

 

Christian Producers Exploit Children in a Homosexual Household in New Series

July 13

 

Chip & Joanna Gaines Face Backlash Over 'Gay Little House on the Prairie'

 

'Back to the Frontier' serves queer Laura Ingalls Wilder vibes for gay dads stepping back in time - Queerty (for information purposes)

 

Christian celebs Chip and Joanna Gaines feature gay couple and their two adolescent sons on new reality show | Not the Bee

 

Not the Bee | Gay Adoption (references several documented reports)

 

Chip and Joanna Gaines tell Oprah how God communicates with them | Entertainment (red flags from 2021 in cozying up to Oprah Winfrey)

 

An Open Letter to Chip and Joanna Gaines

 

The Trump Swamp  - The American Conservative

 

July 15

 

Singleness is not rebellion against God's design, even for women after 30 | Fox News

 

We Need a Change Order: An Open Letter to Chip and Joanna Gaines

 

Sodom and Shiplap: How Chip and Joanna Gaines Sold Out Jesus

 

Joanna Gaines Is Super LGBTQ Affirming, Praises Gay ‘Throuple’ Announcement?

 

Tucker Carlson claims Fox News is 'anti-Christian' | Politics

 

“Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant”: Pastor John MacArthur Enters Glory - Protestia

 

John MacArthur, renowned pastor and Bible teacher, dies at 86 | Church & Ministries

 

A new pope’s call to unity | The Christian Century (for information purpose – if a writer for the ultraprogressive Christian Century likes Pope Leo, that is a red flag)

 

Take a Closer Look at Noah’s Ark

 

Trump-Russia Probe: Russian Interference in 2016 Election Highlighted with Unforced Error | National Review

 

Olympian Hits Back After Simone Biles-Riley Gaines Spat, Takes Clear Stance on Women’s Sports – Faithwire

 

Chip and Joanna’s Frontier Fantasy Just Got Exposed—And It’s Worse Than You Thought

 

John MacArthur, Reformed Expositor with Tainted Legacy, Has Died

 

Why Are Evangelicals Mad at Chip and Joanna Gaines?

 

Gone Home: The Iron Pulpit of John MacArthur - by JD Hall

 

The Gaineses Need To Go Back To The Bible

 

Died: John MacArthur, Who Explained the Bible to Millions - Christianity Today

 

A lion of the pulpit, now in Christ’s presence | WORLD

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Pride or flaunting. . .

 

John MacArthur, megachurch pastor and voice of 'Grace to You' radio ministry, has died

July 16

 

Chip Gaines defends gay couple on new show after backlash | Entertainment

 

John MacArthur, RIP – The Way of Improvement Leads Home

 

‘Our Hearts are Heavy, Yet Rejoicing’: Pastor and Bible Teacher John MacArthur, 86, Passes – Faithwire

 

Remembering the Legacy of John MacArthur, the Polemicist

 

Chip Gaines wrong to scold Christians over gay TV family | Blaze Media

 

Navigating Grace and Truth: Addressing John MacArthur’s Legacy with Love in His Final Days

 

Tributes for John MacArthur - 9Marks

 

John MacArthur met his own definition of a false prophet – Baptist News Global (for information purposes)

 

Evangelical firebrand John MacArthur dead at 86 – Baptist News Global

 

Chip Gaines' Statement After Caving to LGBT Agenda Makes Things Even Worse

 

There’s a list and you know it | The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO

 

John MacArthur leaves legacy ‘on a generation of preachers’ | Baptist Press

 

John MacArthur refused to compromise. Gavin Newsom learned the hard way. | Blaze Media

 

A Tribute To John MacArthur, A Lion Who Was My Friend

 

Lawrence Welk: A North Dakota Farm Boy - YouTube (new public television documentary about legendary bandleader, Lawrence Welk, who died in 1992)

 

Welcome to North Dakota State University!. Champagne Times: Lawrence Welk and His American Century (new three volume biography of legendary bandleader Lawrence Welk)

 

Tim Timberlake challenges Western Church’s obsession with comfort | Church & ministry

 

Pastor John MacArthur: The Pulpit Lion Who Will Keep Roaring - The Stream

 

John MacArthur’s Life and Legacy (1939-2025) - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Sodomy on the frontier | WORLD

 

Trump Tries to Put Down MAGA Revolt by Calling Rebels ‘Bad People’

 

Charles Austin Obituary (2025) - Minneapolis, MN - Cremation Society of Minnesota (First Memorial Funeral Chapel)- Minneapolis (Mr. Austin was a big supporter of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, though he also considered himself somewhat more conservative than the ELCA mainstream, which doesn’t take much to do – not particularly good to be only marginally more conservative than the ultraprogressive ELCA – Mr. Austin posted thousands of messages on the American Lutheran Publicity Forum, a lackluster at best communications outlet – Mr. Austin did note that life is “messy” and that we all may have some level of inconsistency in our views and associations)

July 17

 

Remembering John MacArthur (1939–2025) (Alistair Begg reflects)

 

Fox News: Jeffery Epstein? I Don't Know Her

 

Our War President  - The American Conservative

 

Chip and Joanna Gaines Platform Couple to 'Normalize Same-Sex Families' - Daily Citizen

 

Psychedelics like MDMA are finding a warm embrace from Kennedy | AP News (very seriously doubt that promoting psychedelics being legal is good)

July 18

 

Joni Eareckson Tada memorializes friend John MacArthur | Church & Ministries

 

A Comprehensive List of Every Woman Who Has Accused Donald J. Trump of Sexual Assault or Harassment

 

The Purge at LifeSite News: Why John-Henry Westen Had to Go

 

Actually, Southern Baptists don't mind having women as pastors

 

John MacArthur is Dead, Sort of - by matthew pierce

 

7 Enduring Ways John MacArthur’s Lifelong Faithfulness Impacted the Church | Crosswalk.com

 

John MacArthur: Most influential preacher since Billy Graham

 

What to Ask During the Candidating Process - The Gospel Coalition | Canada

 

Gentle and Lowly and Full of Wrath – Aliens and Pilgrims

 

The Contemporary Church Has a Giant Blind Spot to the Return of Christ — FAN AND FLAME

 

Minister Makes News By Mixing Faith With Psychedelic Drugs

 

Fear and Hope as Indian Christians Face Rising Persecution - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Pope Leo XIV Adopts Hands-Off Approach to Promotion of Predator Priests - The Stream

 

Conan O'Brien Remembers Pulling Condom Out of Trump's Pocket (now that it’s mentioned there, I recall that I actually saw that 1997 episode of “Late Night With Conan O’Brien” – be honest, Trump has never been a Sunday School teacher type, especially in that period in his life)

 

Tullian Tchividjian 🤡 Blasts John MacArthur for Preaching a False Gospel

 

Why Jeffrey Epstein Won’t Die - The American Conservative

 

Chip And Joanna Gaines’ Compromise Is A Warning To Us All

 

Trump’s Sketchy Epstein Lie Instantly Exposed

 

Mike Pence Joins Chorus Calling on Trump to Release Epstein Files: ‘Time Has Come’

July 19

 

Portland to host city's first Evangelical crusade in 25 years | Church & Ministries

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Segregated Sundays . . .

 

⛪️ Conviction And Controversy: Pastor John MacArthur’s Legacy 🔌

 

Finding Friendship, Heartbreak, and Healing at the LCMS Youth Gathering - The Stream

 

Opinion - The scandal that could finally end Trump

 

Jeffrey Epstein Victims Feel ‘Erased’ As MAGA Civil War Rages On

 

Listen To The Jeffrey Epstein Tapes: ‘I Was Donald Trump’s Closest Friend’

 

Google Searches for Epstein, Epstien, and Epstein Files Is Rivaling Trump Searches

 

Portland to host city's first Evangelical crusade in 25 years | Church & Ministries

 

Conan O'Brien and Marc Maron will never forget the condom in Donald Trump's pocket

July 20

 

The Latter-day Saint Who is the Executive Producer of “The Chosen” - Meridian Magazine Meridian Magazine (for information purposes)

 

I was a pastoral intern under John MacArthur. What he was like

 

My Department of Education - The American Conservative

 

Epstein’s Ex Reveals What Pedo Said About His ‘Bro’ Trump

July 21

 

Youngest U.S. bishop appointed to eastern Oregon diocese

 

Is LGBTQ Ideology Infiltrating Christian Universities? - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Canada's Church Crisis: Atheists And Drag Clowns Leading The Church

 

4 Reasons The Gaineses Shouldn't 'Normalize' Gay Surrogacy

July 22

 

Scottie Scheffler’s Viral Moment After Open Victory Proves His True Values – Faithwire

 

Mainline pastors less likely to hold historic Christian doctrine | Baptist Press

 

On winning and what matters: Scheffler’s comments are for everyone | Baptist Press

 

Meet the Hitler-loving podcaster who's teaching young Christian men to hate - in the name of God (Corey J. Mahler said among other things, “IF MEN CAN FORMULATE AN ARGUMENT THAT IS BASED IN GOD'S WORD THAT IS SOUND AND THAT IS AGAINST WHAT I HAVE SAID. THEN BY ALL MEANS THEY SHOULD LISTEN TO GOD AND NOT ME.”)

 

(Toward) Three Cheers for the Supreme Court   - Public Discourse

 

There Is No Such Thing As ‘Biblical Evidence’ For Abortion

 

Huckabee’s Brave Stand for Palestinian Christians - The American Conservative

 

Chip and Joanna Gaines: When popularity wins over God's truth

 

Scottie's Secret - by Daniel Darling - One Little Word

 

'She is the future of our church.' Winnie Varghese named first woman dean of St. John the Divine. (for information purposes)

 

Israeli Ambassador Mike Huckabee Threatens To Expose State of Israel For ‘No Longer Welcoming Christian Organizations’

 

The Daily Beast Podcast: David Frum on How Trump Turned the Presidency Into Pure Grift

 

It’s time for a change of name | WORLD

 

Donald Trump’s Sexual ‘Age Limit’ Comments on The Howard Stern Show Come Back to Bite Him

July 23

 

John MacArthur expressed assurance of salvation: 'Feel no sting' | Church & Ministries

 

Chip and Joanna Gaines tried to build a big tent. Conservative Christians aren’t having it.

 

The Pulpit is No Place for Political Endorsements, Even if the IRS Says It’s Okay

July 24

 

In Praise of Honest Hypocrisy - by Michael Jensen

 

The King’s College Permanently Shuts Down Following Financial Woes

 

Russiagate, Revisited: Gabbard Presents Nothing New about Obama Involvement | National Review

 

Idaho Murder Victim’s Mom Offers Forgiveness in Court, Pleads With Killer to Accept Jesus: ‘I…Pray For You’ – Faithwire

 

William Lane Craig Enters the Realm of Open Theism, Paints Blasphemous Picture of God Subservient to Time

 

Hong Kong has Become Just Another Chinese Captive - The American Conservative

 

Fellow believers at risk | WORLD

 

Union Theological Seminary's first woman president to step down | Education

 

Why Epstein’s Victims Say Ghislaine Was Even Worse: Author

July 25

 

Candace Owens Vows to Fight Brigitte Macron Lawsuit

 

Sean Feucht Holds Canadian Event Despite Park Service Site Cancellation

 

I am leaving the SBC and becoming Anglican (Dr. Matthew Barrett)

 

No, Southern Baptists Have Not “Officially Rejected” the Nicene Creed – Denny Burk

 

Pastor, wife who sold cryptocurrency indicted on fraud charges | U.S.

 

Which states are the best, worst at protecting religious liberty? | Politics

 

Time to Talk Bride Price: Lessons on Cross-Cultural Dating for Canadian Christians - The Gospel Coalition | Canada

 

Interminable Religious Persecution in Vietnam - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Tucker Carlson’s Dark Turn | National Review

 

Jack Caputo s insistent nonexistent God: A review of What to Believe? | The Christian Century (more voices besides mine should be opposing the progressive religious magazine, The Christian Century – outrageous that they’re promoting something about the nonexistence of God)

 

Candace Owens, Ugly First Ladies, and Good Hunches About the Ruling Class

 

On Israel, What Would Jesus Do? - The American Conservative

 

Trump Hit by Devastating Proof Epstein Birthday Book Is Real

July 26

 

Hibernians Demand Huckabee Apology

 

Ichabod, The Glory Has Departed: An Attorney Brought WELS Abuse of Children to the Attention of this Blog.The Waltherian Cults Continue - LCMS-WELS-ELS-CLC (sic), No Different from ELCA

 

Wisconsin Christian school teacher Daniel Rick charged with child sex crimes

 

Former Wis. Lutheran High School teacher accused of child sex crimes | FOX6 Milwaukee

 

Former Rochester school teacher charged with possessing child sexual abuse material - KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News

 

When Is MAGA Going to Get Sick of Being Lied To?

 

About the thing that happened at that Coldplay concert… – Denny Burk

 

Trump Administration Is Only Making Matters Worse on Epstein | National Review (excellent commentary, I think)

 

Attacking Tulsi Gabbard’s spiritual background (no, it isn’t good that Tulsi Gabbard and other prominent figures are Hindu – Hinduism does not promote the true and living God)

 

Trump's Assault on the NPS is Not a Disagreement Over History. It is an Attack on History Itself

 

To former prosecutors, everything about the Justice Dept. interview with Ghislaine Maxwell looked unorthodox - CBS News

July 27

 

The science behind why Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s music sounded ‘satanic’ | National Geographic (some of it WAS Satanic, but it is interesting that some scientists also say there was a scientific basis – Ozzy openly called himself the Prince of Darkness)

 

Tulsi Gabbard Lying About Obama Russian Intel: Top CIA Official

 

Conservative Activist Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material

 

Texas Rep. Giovanni Capriglione admits affair | The Texas Tribune

 

Portland Catholic school revokes admission for same-sex couple’s children - oregonlive.com

 

American Birth Rates Rates Drop To Levels Of Civilizational Suicide

 

Did We Really Land on the Moon? | Answers in Genesis

 

Study: Pregnancy Not a “Power Struggle” but “Finely-Tuned Collaboration” | Answers in Genesis

 

“Christian” on Joe Rogan Argues the Bible Is Pro-Abortion—How Do His Arguments Hold Up to Scripture? | Answers in Genesis

 

The Scopes Trial Showed Compromise on Genesis Doesn’t Pay | Answers in Genesis

 

America’s Military Is in Big Trouble - The American Conservative

 

Trump Floats Prosecuting Oprah as Latest Epstein Distraction Tactic

 

July 28

 

Kim Davis asks Supreme Court to take her case in hopes of bringing down marriage equality - LGBTQ Nation

 

Thoughts On When People Become Anglican - Ad Fontes

 

Hulk Hogans’s Pastor Shares Some Reflections On His Passing: ‘a humble, joyful, Jesus-loving man’

 

Criticism isn’t cancellation | WORLD

 

The Brew: Canada Cracks Down on Christian Musician. He Defies Intolerant Government - The Stream

 

Feminized Faith: How the Longhouse Took Over the Church House

 

Gay Bishop Reflects Evolution of Evangelical Lutheran Church (for information purposes)

 

Pastoral Meanderings: I am . . . a recovering Christian. . .

 

The National Emergency Nobody Will Name - by Jeff

July 29

 

Why is the NFL more popular than the Church?

 

10 Biblical Reasons Not To Gamble

 

Matthew Barrett and the Baptist-to-Anglican Pipeline - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Preps for More European Court Battles - Christianity Today

July 30

 

Home | Substack (a defense of Anglicanism)

 

Country star Lauren Daigle surprises Camp Mystic survivor after uplifting performance | Watch

 

NT Wright says marriage won’t exist in Heaven | Podcast

 

RIP, CBS - Real Patriotism with Terry Moran

 

‘Duck Dynasty’ star Sadie Robertson's car robbed, Bible taken: ‘It was sad’ - al.com

 

Court OKs Christian mother to apply to adopt | WORLD

July 31

 

Baylor University's grant money fiasco: Questions worth asking

 

Guinness, Gaza, and the Gospel: When Ethno-Nationalism Masquerades as Faith - Crisis Magazine

 

Scottie Scheffler’s Ecclesiastes moment | WORLD

 

Sean Feucht Says There’s ‘Demonic Stronghold’ in Canada as Officials Censor Worship Events – Faithwire

 

Evangelical legal group asks Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage ruling

 

SurroGAYcy, Renting Wombs, and the Evangelicals Who Didn't Stop It

 

LCC Announces Presidential Transition - Luther Classical College