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.

The proposed Equality Act is anything but equal. <a href="https://www.adflegal.org/biography/matt-sharp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Sharp</a>, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, and host Kip Allen explore the consequences should it become law.

The Equality Act

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.

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.

Missionaries Affected by COVID-19

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

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

March for Life Update

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.

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.

Students for Life and the March for Life

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 attorney Horatio Mihet discusses this latest development with World Lutheran News Digest host Kip Allen.

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 attorney Horatio Mihet discusses this latest development with World Lutheran News Digest host Kip Allen.

Payment in Ongoing Planned Parenthood Case

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.

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.

Secular Interests and the Presidency

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 firstliberty.org/news/juror-dismissed-for-praying-brief.

A judge disqualified a juror because he "received outside guidance" when praying for guidance. <a href="https://firstliberty.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">First Liberty Institute</a> attorney <a href="https://firstliberty.org/team/lea-patterson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lea Patterson</a> talks about the case on this episode of World Lutheran News Digest. Read about this case at <a href="https://firstliberty.org/news/juror-dismissed-for-praying-brief/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">firstliberty.org/news/juror-dismissed-for-praying-brief</a>.

Dismissed for Praying

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 Movement." Learn more about the March for Life Chicago at marchforlifechicago.org.

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 Movement." Learn more about the March for Life Chicago at <a href="https://marchforlifechicago.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">marchforlifechicago.org</a>.

March for Life Chicago Going on the Road

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.

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 <a href="http://lcrlfreedom.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lcrlfreedom.org</a>.

LCRL Working with the New Congress

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

Deaconess Tiffany Manor, Director of LCMS <a href="https://www.lcms.org/how-we-serve/mercy/life-ministry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Life Ministry</a>, discusses upcoming Marches for Life. Learn more about LCMS Life Ministry at <a href="https://www.lcms.org/how-we-serve/mercy/life-ministry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lcms.org/life</a>.

Preparing for Marches for Life

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David French, senior writer for National Review, joins host Kip Allen to discuss the truth about late-term abortion on today’s World Lutheran News Digest.

The Truth about Late-Term Abortion --- 2019/02/06

A court rules that a state cannot tell Christian filmmakers what they must record. Jake Warner, legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, joins host Kip Allen on World Lutheran News Digest to discuss the case of Telescope Media Group v. Lucero. Learn more about this case at adflegal.org/detailspages/case-details/telescope-media-group-v.-lindsey.

A court rules that a state cannot tell Christian filmmakers what they must record. Jake Warner, legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, joins host Kip Allen on World Lutheran News Digest to discuss the case of Telescope Media Group v. Lucero. Learn more about this case at <a href="http://adflegal.org/detailspages/case-details/telescope-media-group-v.-lindsey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adflegal.org/detailspages/case-details/telescope-media-group-v.-lindsey</a>.

Freedom to Create --- 2019/09/04

The Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, Director of Witness &amp; Outreach, and Revitalization for the LCMS, and host Kip Allen discuss the ongoing trend of declining church membership. Learn more about LCMS re:Vitality at lcms.org/revitalization.

The Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, Director of Witness &amp; Outreach, and Revitalization for the LCMS, and host Kip Allen discuss the ongoing trend of declining church membership. Learn more about LCMS re:Vitality at <a href="http://lcms.org/revitalization" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lcms.org/revitalization</a>.

Declining Church Membership --- 2019/05/08

The Johnson Amendment prevents non-profit organizations, such as churches, from addressing certain issues. What the Johnson Amendment does and does not do is the topic of discussion between host Kip Allen and David Christensen, Vice President of Governmental Affairs with the Family Research Council.

The Johnson Amendment --- 2018/10/03

Why was the world so appalled at the murder of 50 Muslims in New Zealand, but silent on the killing of more than a hundred Christians in Nigeria? Islamic and Arabic history expert Dr. Timothy Furnish discusses this with host Kip Allen on World Lutheran News Digest.

Media Silence on Christian Deaths --- 2019/04/03

Nearly two years ago, Presbyterian Pastor Andrew Brunson was arrested by Turkish authorities who accused him of associating with terrorists. American authorities, including the president, vice president and secretary of state, say it’s a matter of persecution. The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom is closely watching the case. Vice Chair Kristina Arriaga discusses the pastor’s plight on today’s World Lutheran News Digest.

International Religious Freedom --- 2018/08/08

March for Life Chicago 2020 organizer Dawn Fitzpatrick speaks with host Kip Allen about the upcoming march in the Windy City. Learn more at marchforlifechicagoconvention.org and facebook.com/MarchForLifeChicago.

March for Life Chicago 2020 organizer Dawn Fitzpatrick speaks with host Kip Allen about the upcoming march in the Windy City. Learn more at <a href="http://marchforlifechicagoconvention.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">marchforlifechicagoconvention.org</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/MarchForLifeChicago" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/MarchForLifeChicago</a>.

March for Life Chicago

Is the proposed ‘Equality Act’ really equal? Greg S. Baylor, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is the director of the Center for Religious Schools, is Kip Allen’s guest on today’s World Lutheran News Digest. Learn more about ADF at adflegal.org and read about the Equality Act at adflegal.org/detailspages/blog-details/allianceedge/2019/05/01/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-inequality-of-the-equality-act.

Is the proposed ‘Equality Act’ really equal? Greg S. Baylor, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is the director of the Center for Religious Schools, is Kip Allen’s guest on today’s World Lutheran News Digest. Learn more about ADF at <a href="http://adflegal.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adflegal.org</a> and read about the Equality Act at <a href="http://adflegal.org/detailspages/blog-details/allianceedge/2019/05/01/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-inequality-of-the-equality-act" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adflegal.org/detailspages/blog-details/allianceedge/2019/05/01/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-inequality-of-the-equality-act</a>.

Inequality of the Equality Act --- 2019/05/22

Brent Keilen, Director of FRC Action, the legislative affiliate of the Family Research Council, joins host Kip Allen to discuss the Values Voter Summit issues onWorld Lutheran News Digest. Learn about FRC Action and find voting resources at frcaction.org.

Brent Keilen, Director of FRC Action, the legislative affiliate of the Family Research Council, joins host Kip Allen to discuss the Values Voter Summit issues onWorld Lutheran News Digest. Learn about FRC Action and find voting resources at <a href="http://frcaction.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">frcaction.org</a>.

Values Voter Summit --- 2018/10/24

Erik Lunsford, managing photojournalist for the LCMS communications team,  shares his recent experiences on this week’s World Lutheran News Digest. View many of his images at photo.lcms.org and in the Lutherans Engage magazine at engage.lcms.org.

Erik Lunsford, managing photojournalist for the LCMS communications team,  shares his recent experiences on this week’s World Lutheran News Digest. View many of his images at <a href="http://photo.lcms.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">photo.lcms.org</a> and in the Lutherans Engage magazine at <a href="http://engage.lcms.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">engage.lcms.org</a>.

Capturing the World --- 2018/11/07

Michael Berry, Deputy General Counsel and Director of Military Affairs for First Liberty Institute, is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case of Sweet Cakes by Melissa, an Oregon-based custom bakery shut down for refusing to create a special cake celebrating a lesbian marriage. Read more at firstliberty.org/news/this-one-takes-the-cake.

Michael Berry, Deputy General Counsel and Director of Military Affairs for First Liberty Institute, is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case of Sweet Cakes by Melissa, an Oregon-based custom bakery shut down for refusing to create a special cake celebrating a lesbian marriage. Read more at <a href="http://firstliberty.org/news/this-one-takes-the-cake" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">firstliberty.org/news/this-one-takes-the-cake</a>.

Religious Liberty in Small Business --- 2018/10/31

Once again, pro-life voices are being stifled on the Internet. John-Henry Westen, co-founder and editor-in-chief of LifeSiteNews.com, talks about his site being banned by Apple on this episode ofWorld Lutheran News Digest.

Once again, pro-life voices are being stifled on the Internet. John-Henry Westen, co-founder and editor-in-chief of <a href="http://LifeSiteNews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LifeSiteNews.com</a>, talks about his site being banned by Apple on this episode ofWorld Lutheran News Digest.

Pro-Life Voices Silenced by Apple --- 2019/08/07

Religious liberty scored a victory in Arizona when a court ruled the city of Phoenix could not compel Christian artists to create messages against their faith. Joanna Muka and Breanna Koski, owners and artists of Brush &amp; Nib, along with Jonathan Scuggs, senior counsel and director of the Center for Conscience Initiatives with Alliance Defending Freedom, are host Kip Allen’s guests on World Lutheran News Digest. Read more about this case at adflegal.org/detailspages/case-details/brush-nib-studio-v.-city-of-phoenix.

Religious liberty scored a victory in Arizona when a court ruled the city of Phoenix could not compel Christian artists to create messages against their faith. Joanna Muka and Breanna Koski, owners and artists of Brush &amp; Nib, along with Jonathan Scuggs, senior counsel and director of the Center for Conscience Initiatives with Alliance Defending Freedom, are host Kip Allen’s guests on World Lutheran News Digest. Read more about this case at <a href="http://adflegal.org/detailspages/case-details/brush-nib-studio-v.-city-of-phoenix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adflegal.org/detailspages/case-details/brush-nib-studio-v.-city-of-phoenix</a>.

Freedom of Expression for Artists --- 2019/09/25

Some students at the University of Georgia were offended by a pro-life display with graphic photos of the results of abortion. The Student Government Association took steps to protect students from being “offended” or “triggered.” But who has the Constitution on their side? Southeastern Legal Foundation attorney Cece Howard speaks to this issue on World Lutheran News Digest,

Offensive or Protected by the Constitution? --- 2019/12/11

Peter Breen, Vice President and Senior Counsel of the Thomas More Society, is Kip Allen’s guest on World Lutheran News Digest. They discuss the preliminary criminal hearings by Planned Parenthood and the state of California against the Center for Medical Progress for releasing videos showing Planned Parenthood selling aborted baby body parts for profit.

Planned Parenthood and Center for Medical Progress in Court --- 2019/10/02

Are all attacks on places of worship religiously motivated? Not necessarily, according to Dr. Timothy Furnish on this episode of World Lutheran News Digest.

Attacks on Places of Worship --- 2019/05/01

A federal jury has punished undercover journalists with the Center for Medical Progress who exposed Planned Parenthood’s harvesting and selling of baby body parts. Peter Breen, Vice President and Senior Counsel of the Thomas More Society, discusses the trial and its coming appeal on this episode of World Lutheran News Digest.

Punishment for Undercover Journalism --- 2019/12/04

Planned Parenthood secretly built a huge abortion facility just outside of St. Louis in Illinois. How did this happen without no one knowing and what options are available to pro-life forces? Host Kip Allen speaks with Mary Kate Knorr, Executive Director of Illinois Right To Life, on World Lutheran News Digest.

Secret Abortion Facility in Illinois --- 2019/10/09

A father has been battling his child’s mother in court because she wants to transition their 7-year-old son to a girl. LifeSiteNews.com Reporter Madeleine Jacob, who covered the trial, joins host Kip Allen on World Lutheran News Digest. Find articles on this story at lifesitenews.com.

A father has been battling his child’s mother in court because she wants to transition their 7-year-old son to a girl. <a href="http://LifeSiteNews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LifeSiteNews.com</a> Reporter Madeleine Jacob, who covered the trial, joins host Kip Allen on World Lutheran News Digest. Find articles on this story at <a href="http://lifesitenews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lifesitenews.com</a>.

Parents Fight for Child’s Gender --- 2019/10/30

Erik Lunsford, managing photojournalist for the LCMS, travels around the globe, capturing photos of Lutherans in remote places. His latest adventure was to the nation of Papua New Guinea. Erik talks about his sojourn with World Lutheran Digest host Kip Allen.

Photojournalism in Papua New Guinea --- 2019/03/06

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