Rather proclaim it, Westmorland, through my host, That he which hath no stomach to this fight, Let him depart; his passport shall be made, And crowns for convoy put into his purse; We would not die in that man's company That fears his fellowship to die with us. This day is call'd the feast of Crispian. He that outlives this day, and comes safe home, Will stand a tip-toe when this day is nam'd, And rouse him at the name of Crispian. He that shall live this day, and see old age, Will yearly on the...
May 27, 2018•1 hr 10 min
"God save the queen and her fascist regime" Johnny Rotten said it best. So if you're done watching reruns of the 'royal' wedding, press play and listen to this royal mess of a show! Special guest - Pastor David Graves from Wartburg, Tennessee! follow us on Facebook. like and subscribe 1517legacy.com thejaggedword.com ringsidepreachers.com ToPIcS: 1. Prayer preaching! Seriously, choose one. Does your pastor sound like he is preaching instead of praying? Is it wrong? What about Johann Gerhard devo...
May 20, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Someone's got to talk about that 800 lb gorilla! This show is neither safe nor sterile. Please carefully read the directions before opening then grab a comfy arm chair and ottoman and enjoy. Afterward, put on some Carseat Headrest, light your pipe, and swirl it all around in your mind. The Concerned Seminarian makes an appearance at the end and gives some clothing tips. Our Sponsor this week is the New York Times best seller "Who will comfort the comfort dogs" Check us out on Facebook, ringsidep...
May 13, 2018•1 hr 8 min
"You see, my mule don’t like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you’re laughin’ at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you’re going to, I might convince him that you really didn’t mean it." – A Fistful of Dollars (1964) Don't laugh at the mule. Laugh at us. Please enjoy a full plate of issues regarding Church unity, why should men do difficult things, confirmation is for suckers etc.! like us on Facebook ringsidepreachers.com thejaggedword.com 1517legacy.com TOPICS: 1. Why do some church...
May 06, 2018•1 hr 19 min
At long last our missing episode has appeared! Your patience shall be rewarded! Grab a croissant, fine cup of Americano, put your copy of Edward Abbey's "Monkey Wrench Gang" down and enjoy the show! The concerned seminarian makes an appearance Ross Engel does not! But Cindy Koch fills in...so win! topics: 1. REJECTING INFANT BAPTISM IS AKIN TO SUPPORTING ABORTION! ooooh did we really go there. Once again Hess says outlandish stuff....but is there a consistent logic? 2 WHY DO CHURCHES WHO BAPTIZE...
May 02, 2018•1 hr 15 min
APRIL is the cruellest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain. Winter kept us warm, covering 5 Earth in forgetful snow, feeding A little life with dried tubers. - T.S. Eliot, the Waste land Sirens of serenity in this time of darkness and chaos. Drip some spring water over a sugar cube into a glass of your favorite French Absinthe and release the green fairy. Rest your leather slippered feet up the faux leather ottoman you got f...
Apr 16, 2018•1 hr 23 min
"Als Gregor Samsa eines Morgens aus unruhigen Träumen erwachte, fand er sich in seinem Bett zu einem ungeheueren Ungeziefer verwandelt." -Kafka, Verwandlung. Wake up from your existential nightmare! He is risen! Like Jacob wrestling with God, Kafka wrestling with identity, this show wrestles between the sacred and profane! Hop on in the ring! Thank you to Kyle Dushane for giving us a generous sponsor for this week's episode! Looking forward to playing the game 'quite frankly' topics: 1. BLOOD - ...
Apr 08, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Unlike any other religion Jesus goes big or goes home. Promises death and resurrection then He does it! Maybe more ridiculous Christ gives out free forgiveness for everything. It's insane if, again, he hadn't risen from the dead! Our hosts talk about the impact of the resurrection and of course through some laughter in for good measure! you won't be disappointed - and if you are not completely satisfied money back guarantee ! friend us on Facebook and instagram - ringsidepreachers or go to our w...
Apr 02, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Let us enter Jerusalem with the Savior's hand. Let us enter suffering with the savior's hand. Let us stand before our accuser with our Savior's hand. Let us step into the grave with the Savior's hand. Let us die and rise with our savior's hand! Special Holy Week Episode! TOPICS: 1. MAUNDY THURSDAY - Why 'maundy'? What does foot washing have to do with lord's supper? Why is the Seder supper silly? 2. GOOD FRIDAY - What's the greatest thing about worship services on this day? Is it emotional manip...
Mar 26, 2018•1 hr 6 min
If your bracket has been busted and you have some free time on your hands this March, turn on Ringside with the preacher men! It's a win win. We will not let you down! So get that Filet Mignon off the grill, pour that Cognac, sit back and be entertained, informed and #blessed! Jesus loves you! We have a special guest, Kevin the IT guy! Kevin's our brilliant website composer and connection to the information superhighway. Also check out our new game, Which Guy in a Wheelchair Said It? Stephen Haw...
Mar 19, 2018•1 hr 8 min
A very special St. Patrick's Day edition of Ringside, starring your favorite converted pagans! Enjoy a hilarious yet deep conversation about how Mafia Movies, Oscar Romero, Martin Scorcese and prayer! It all fits together! Check us out on Facebook - ringsidepreachers. ringsidepreachers.com thejaggedword.com We are sponsored by 1517 Legacy and the thejaggedword.com topics: 1. Why are we attracted to mafia movies? Why do people join the mafia? Gang mentality, identity, purpose. Do you have a favor...
Mar 12, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Take that ridiculous polo with your church's logo off and put on your smoking jacket and LLBean leather slippers! Treatyoself to some Ringside! It's like listening to Lynn Swann discuss ballet with Saint-Saens. The Concerned Seminarian is back. Tyler is back. Are they or are they not the same person! You decide! Check us out on Facebook - ringsidepreachers. ringsidepreachers.com thejaggedword.com TOPICS: 1. ARGUING IS GOOD FOR THE CHURCH. Stop being afraid of disagreement within the church, its ...
Mar 05, 2018•1 hr 9 min
As of today the hosts of ringside are committed to competing in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Curling. Practice begins next week and we won't stop till come home with the gold! check out websites - ringsidepreachers.com, Facebook page -ringsidepreachers, drop us a line! Great topics this week: Legacy of Billy Graham (well a gameshow about him at least), olympic sports, walk don't run in the rain. etc. Also our concerned seminarian makes an appearance midway through, after we talk about Jesus turni...
Feb 25, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Join the Revolution this Lent! Make Ringside part of your podcast rotation. You won't regret it. What other podcast has its own intern! Young Sam Hess joins us while we wait for our intern to finish up at the carwash! TOPICS: 1. Why Lent? Does Lent have a good and godly purpose? Is it just vacuous tradition? Can it be abused? 2. Deep Work! Listen to a review of the fantastic book, Deep Work, by Cal Newport. Hopefully you will be encouraged to organize your time to the benefit of your study and w...
Feb 18, 2018•55 min
Der Glaube lebt; die Taube schwebt, des Heilands holder Bote. Der für euch fliesst, des Weines geniesst und nehmt vom Lebensbrote! from the opera Parsifal, Richard Wagner Welcome to Ringside! Alas we are all together again for your listening pleasure! TOPICS: 1 ELON MUSK IS A MAN! we should all aspire to make such things happen. or not? Why do we admire this guy? 2. WHY GO TO MARS!? Do Christians care about space exploration? Is it a waste of money? Is God pleased? 3. ASH WEDNESDAY. Do we have t...
Feb 12, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Looking for a podcast that gives you everything in one episode: Weather, Lifestyle, Celebrity news, Political commentary, Fashion tips, the latest in Blacksmithing, Jesus, sports, and advice on dating? Well look no further! Welcome to Ringside! Sit back, crack open a Hamms, put your feet up and find meaning and purpose in this crazy world. Sorry about some parts of the podcast that do not meet our standard of quality! We have a special guest, Josh Keith, who will tell us a little about Blacksmit...
Feb 05, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Like a 12 year scotch this episode has been aging in oak barrels allowing the conversation to blend and infiltrate every...blah blah blah. By God's mighty hand we present to you a fantastic episode with special Donovan Riley. Along with his work with Higher Things and 1517, check out his upcoming contributions to a Commentary on the Psalms by 1517 legacy publishing. Also, ROSS IS BACK!!! We discuss what sequence events would have to take place for him to commandeer a vessel. Like and subscribe, ...
Jan 29, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Once again from the infamous Don Hall's Guesthouse in beautiful Ft. Wayne, IN, Ringside comes to you with its cup overflowing! If you like heated Bathroom floors, slightly worn 70s decor and towels that don't soak up water but instead move the water around your body while leaving a strange rash, then you will love this episode!!! While Ross Engel prepares to serve our country as a chaplain, an already accomplished chaplain, Graham Glover visits us from the Pentagon to take his comrade's place. W...
Jan 21, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Still using the Julian calendar? You liked New Coke better than classic? You go to a conservative church but you only like to hang out with liberal friends? Welcome to the podcast for everybody else! While Ross is in training to serve as a chaplain in the navy, Cindy Koch fills in quite well! And she is better looking! topics: 1. WHAT TO DO ABOUT BAD PREACHING!? Pastors don't like to be critiqued. They take it personally. But there is bad preaching and it needs to stop. Bad content, poor deliver...
Jan 15, 2018•1 hr 4 min
You don't run on treadmills even when 9 below. You'll drive an extra mile and wait an extra hour before you'll eat at some franchise. You drink your milk right from the jug and you won't apologize. You are a ringside listener and you deserve the best! Well we got it for you! TOPICS: 1. If Pot is legal, is it moral? Is it different than alcohol? Can a Christian enjoy it? 2. What the heck is epiphany? WE know what Christmas is, but why do we need epiphany? 3. PASTORS ARE COACHES? OF course not. Bu...
Jan 07, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Mary did you know? Do you hear what I hear? It's a new year so why not a new ringside! This is the long lost Christmas episode your parents told you about! Pop it in, hit play and sit back to what the late Burle Ives called 'magic.' TOPICS: 1. Favorite Christmas song? 2 Whaddya really think about Christmas/Easter folks? Is it right for people to look down on them? How should a pastor treat them? hmmm 3. Christmas and Communion. If you don't got communion right, I'm not sure you got the incarnati...
Jan 03, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Well the weather outside is frightful! Whether you are escaping fires in LaLa land or recovering from non stop snow, find a safe dry warm place, snuggle up with your loved one, put down a couple shots of fresh cold christmas Sake and listen to our special pre christmas extravaganza Before we get started we make fun of grinches who despise the phrase, "happy holidays" and then tear apart the classic liberal fantasy christmas song, "Do they know its christmas" TOPICS: 1. Why trust the story of Jes...
Dec 18, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Said the little girl dropped off by her grandma's boyfriend to get some government breakfast before school, "Do you hear what I hear?" Ringside! Keeping it real since 2016. This is the podcast for the working man, the tired mother, the lineman just making ends meet and the lady tending bar while her kids are with her mother. This is the podcast for the common guy who enjoys belting out Sweet Child o mine on a Friday night in unison with his buddies and for a moment forgets all his troubles. Alas...
Dec 11, 2017•59 min
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Dec 05, 2017•59 min
So hardcore Christian we celebrate pre-advent. So faithful we tell poor old ladies, "get behind me satan! No we won't be playing any Christmas Carols during Advent." Joel, Paul and Ross are joined by Rev. Bob Hiller for some serious banter about issues you need answers to now! Tyler will be back soon! Apologize for not the best recording TOPICS: 1. What do you tell someone who lost a loved one who didn't believe in Christ? Do you give hope? Maybes? or just tell them how it is! What would you do?...
Dec 01, 2017•1 hr
"I ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more! well i wake up in the morning, fold my hands and pray for rain. i got a head full of ideas and they're driving me insane. It's a shame the way she makes me scrub the floor. I ain't gonna work on ...." Maggie's farm, Bob Dylan Here's a way to stick to the man! Listen to Ringside! TOPICS: ON THE MARRIAGE OF PRIESTS. What does this 16th century document citing the silliness of the Roman requirement for priests not to marry have to do with today's over s...
Nov 20, 2017•1 hr 6 min
The system is broke. The Man is AWOL. The prisoners are running the prison. And you just found out you are adopted! There is one voice to make sense of this chaos. Ringside! While you are getting ready for the apocalypse turn us on! This week: While Ross pursues his dreams of being a Disney Princess, Paul and Joel invite Cindy to fill in. Got a favorite Bourbon? Great question from one of our listeners. Our hosts give their choices topics: 1. Does the Bible offer direction on Gun Control? Should...
Nov 13, 2017•1 hr 2 min
“La mayoría de la muerte de la gente es una farsa, no queda en ellos nada que pueda morir” Charles Bukowski. We are born dead on arrival. We are reborn ex nihilo simultaneously at the end of our journey and its beginning; a singularity in Christ. After a frank discussion about erasing last weeks episode and the feeling of complete guilt, the gentlemen delve into a number of topics. Apologies to Ross who proves to be an important leg to this stool. Topics: 1. WHAT IS A SAINT? We use the word all ...
Nov 06, 2017•57 min
The Reformation will not be televised! This ain't no tupperware party. This ain't no Elk's club, shopping channel, or that nice vase from Grandma you placed in the corner just enough to be seen but not enough to be showcased. This is Ringside where the Reformation that is the Gospel of Jesus, still marches onward into deathbeds in hospitals, living rooms of the common folk, dorm rooms of lost boys and the flowerbeds of lonely humans. Ringside comes to you live from the Here We Still Stand 500th ...
Oct 26, 2017•55 min
After narrowly not making the cut to be put on the next deep space probe, this 50th episode of Ringside is instead dedicated to real live people such as yourself! Give it a listen! ToPiCS: 1. PASTORS KEEP POLITICAL OPINIONS OF SOCIAL MEDIA. Is your pastor on social media too much. Should he be voicing his opinion about social security or immigration policy? 2. SOLA GRATIA - GRACE ALONE. Why is this an important teaching of the church. Do we hear it too much? 3. APOLOGETICS DON'T WORK FOR POSTMOD...
Oct 16, 2017•58 min
