Issues, etc. CANCELLED!
Today's a black day in the LCMS. Today the Synod ordered the cancellation of the popular radio show Issues, Etc. without stating a reason why, and terminated the employment of Pastor Todd Wilken, the show's host, and Mr. Jeff Schwarz, the show's producer. If you can get into the archives and save MP3 files of the show ASAP. The person who made the decision to cancel Issues, Etc. was Mr. David Strand, Executive Director of the Board for Communication Services. Here is Mr. Strand's contact information: David L. Strand Executive Director Board for Communication (314) 996-1200 david.strand@lcms.org Please call or email and encourage the Board to reinstate the program. If you don't listen to it, you really should have. I suggest something like this which I sent:
Rev. Strand, I was disappointed to hear that the phenomenal program "Issues Etc." was cancelled. This program was essential in encouraging my entrance into the seminary. As well it has provided essential catechesis in view of increasing synergism in the American Christian scene. No other program is out there that compete in timeliness and doctrinal integrity. No other media entity within our synod apart from CPH provides the sort of teaching our church so desperately needs. Please reinstate the program. Listeners need to hear the Law and Gospel preached in truth and purity over the airwaves and the internet.
