No explanation

I hadn’t posted on this topic as of yet due to lack of knowledge.  Not about the situation, it’s all over the Lutheran Confessional blogsphere, but about the radio program “Issues Etc.”  I wasn’t a regular listener of either the local program or the national syndicated program.  However from what I’ve read the last week via Pastor Weedon’s blog and sites he’s linked to it’s an amazing program.  Also one of the top radio programs put out by the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod as well.  Until Tuesday, March 18 that is when it was abruptly cancelled without ryhme or reason given.  Here’s the current statement on the Synod’s radio station, KFOU-AM -

For programmatic and stewardship reasons, the decision was made
  to discontinue the “Issues, Etc.” program on KFUO-AM.  We look
  forward to bringing you new programming in this time slot in the
  near future. Also, we thank “Issues” host Rev. Todd Wilken and
  producer Mr. Jeff Schwarz for their years of service on behalf of
  the station. Those interested may still download past “Issues,
  Program    Etc.” programs from the “Issues” archive on this website. Thank
  Archive     you sincerely for your continued support of KFUO’s radio ministry.

The supporters of this program are many and from the looks of things aren’t just accepting this profound decision. There is talk of a vigil/protest, as well as an online petition.  I would encourage one and all to sign this petition for a program that spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ like no other.  There is also a great site with updates on the situation, Bring Back Issues Etc.   Here’s a great site if you want to get program archives.

Finally this great injustice left two fine men, Mr. Jeff Schwarz and Rev. Todd Wilken, unemployed so please consider a making a donation of financial support if you are able. 

Let the Synod leadership know that you disagree with this horrible decision.  Here’s some contact information or just call 888-843-5267.  Of course as Pastor Weedon points out letters to the editor don’t hurt either.