Topics: The Withertongue Emails: Nietzsche confronting the Reformation Secret of storytelling, show don’t tell Jiu Jitsu teaches despair and the gospel Christ makes sense when there’s nothing left We can’t assume truth in modern discourse Guest: Rev. Donavon Riley NEW BOOK: The Withertongue Emails Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com And Eddie Switek Music: Willing Virginia “I See a Light”, on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Oth...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Topics: Ringside’s take on Smith vs. Rock Bo Giertz primer Fiction as Theological Discourse Holy Week Drama How to rock a mustache, by Bror Guest: Rev. Bror Erickson Pastor at Zion Evangelical Church in Farmington, NM Translates the works of Bo Giertz NEW BOOK: A Shepherd's Letter Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com and Frankie Meadows Music: Willing Virginia “I See a Light”, on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Step...
Apr 05, 2022•52 min
Topics: Pray for Enemy’s death? (Psalm 35 & Isaiah) How do you know which Bible is the Word of God? Asking for Forgiveness for someone else’s racism Prodigal Son, what’s it about? Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia, “Sons” on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Long too Long America, Walt Whitman Saints and Soliders Ringside Preachers Episode with Dr. Nafzger...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Topics: Normalizing war, pandemic and a crazy culture How do you teach Discipline? Hard to Kill: Is there a Quick fix for fitness? For Faith? Non-movement is death Guest: Nathan Doud Owner of Beachside CrossFit beachsidecrossfit.com Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia, “Wasted” on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Dulce et Decorum Est, Wilfred Owen...
Mar 21, 2022•59 min
Topics: Covid and Ukraine in the Media To believe conspiracy or not: that is the question Should a Christian support the draft? Is this really the end of the world? Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia “Wasted”, on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: September 1918, Amy Lowell...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr
Conversations on the role and expectation of a Pastor in our current culture, highlighting the newly released book: Pastor Craft. Ringside Preachers are "In the Ring" for this Podcast Symposia in Ft. Wayne, Indiana with Special Guest John Pless. Guest: Dr. John T. Pless Thank you: 1517.org and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Pastor Craft, John T Pless...
Mar 01, 2022•42 min
Topics: Concerned Lectionarians: 1 year or 3 year? Missed Theological Topics in Preaching? An Evil Deconstruction in Preaching Offended by the Gospel Guest: Rev. James Hopkins Thank you: 1517.org and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Preaching and Deconstruction, Robert M. Price...
Feb 21, 2022•55 min
We believe in the Holy Christian Church, which is the body of Christ. Ringside Preachers are "In the Ring" for this Podcast Symposia in Ft. Wayne, Indiana with Special Guest Dr. Arthur Just. Topics: Help in suffering and grief: the Lord’s Supper I believe in the church that’s the Body of Christ Identify with Death, proclaim death Marriage is the Church Taking care of Jesus’ body Liturgy of Liberation Guests: Dr. Arthur Just Thank you: 1517.org and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia on Spo...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Exploring the dark side of Joseph in Genesis and other less known resurrection figures. Ringside Preachers are "In the Ring" for this Podcast Symposia in Ft. Wayne, Indiana with Special Guest Dr. Jeff Pulse. Topics: Consequences vs. damnation Joseph, a death and resurrection figure? Feeding is more than forgiveness with Joseph Slumber in sin Guests: Dr. Jeff Pulse Thank you: 1517.org and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Oth...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Topics: Finding a competent Christian Counselor Bad Theology in Counseling Luther and Depression Christ-centered counseling Guests: Dr. Richard Marrs Professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary St Louis Thank you: 1517.org Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: On being asked for a War Poem, WB Yeats Making Christian Counseling More Christ Centered, Rick Marrs Ambassadors o...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Struggles in faith and practice when dealing with depression and reflections on the visual message of Christ on the cross in church. Ringside Preachers are "In the Ring" for this Podcast Symposia in Ft. Wayne, Indiana with Special Guest Dr. Todd Peperkorn. Topics: Depression and Lack of Faith Doctors, Pastors, and Vocation Artistic Expression of the Crucifixion Theology of the Body Guest: Dr. Todd Peperkorn Thank you: 1517.org and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia on Spotify , iTunes , S...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Teaching and preaching a Biblical worldview through Luther's Small Catechism in every stage of life. Ringside Preachers are "In the Ring" for this Podcast Symposia in Ft. Wayne, Indiana with Special Guest Dr. John T. Pless. Topics: Catechesis as world view Catechism isn’t a “one and done” thing Contextual prayer Meaning versus words Tentative, Oratio, Meditatio Consciousness of catechism in preaching Simple way to pray and how to listen to a sermon Guests: Dr. John T. Pless Thank you: 1517.org a...
Jan 25, 2022•58 min
Topics: Facial Hair Modern Combat in the Navy Mid-life Career change to Chaplain Investing in Friendship Bonding: long distance, pandemics, and pipes Who knows where the poop goes Guests: Cindy Koch Travis Koch Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia “Sure as Hell” on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Pipe and Pouch, George Wither Can Soldiers Be Saved, Martin Luther Extreme Ownership, Jocko Willi...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Topics: Is there a time for an insurrection? What is the best Bible translation? What does the daily Christian life look like? Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia “Sure as Hell” on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Journey of the Maji, T.S. Eliot...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Topics: Letting go in 2022 Older Christians teaching the pastor Pandemic of “Experts” Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia “Christmas Bells” on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: The Year, Ella Wheeler Wilcox...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Topics: Circumcision matters (Luke 2) Promise on your phallus How you get a dictator Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia “Christmas Bells” on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: The Brick Testament (Lego storybook)...
Dec 29, 2021•51 min
Topics: Fatman: the new Christmas Classic Colossians 1: In Him, Through Him, and For Him Material and matter redeemed Can you fix the world? Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia “Christmas Bells” on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: On the morning of Christ’s Nativity, John Milton Antifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder, Nassim Nicholas Taleb The Oxen, Thomas Hardy...
Dec 21, 2021•58 min
Can you hear those Christmas bells my friend? I knows it’s hard to hear them when you’re at your rope’s end. Put some L.L. Bean leather slippers on, splash some Aqua Vit on some ice, and let us cheer you up! Guest Dr. Michael Walcheski from Concordia St. Paul. Topics: Christmas and Depression “Mary” as the new “Eve”? Don’t believe in the pre-incarnate Jesus Dangers for our young men Guest: Dr. Michael Walcheski Associate Vice President of Graduate Studies Concordia University St. Paul Dean Colle...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Topics: Christmas Traditions: weird, unhealthy, profound? Advents message in our fractured times Roe v. Wade and Mississippi Law A pastor’s struggle with political stands Reason for the Season, is there no meaning in anything else? Guest: Rev. Graham Glover Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia “Emmanuel” on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: For the Time ...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Topics: The observer influence what he observes (Quantum physics) Development of perspectival reality Imposing Einstein on Newton 3 categories of reality = Quantum world, Newton everyday, Einstein relativism Lutherans strength and weakness (predestination vs. evangelism) The De-centering of the Self: you don’t matter Philippians 2:11, both Newton and Einstein really in God’s Word Guest: Dr. James Voelz Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis...
Nov 29, 2021•41 min
Topics: Lack of Thankfulness Bad Translations of the Bible: He vs. She Body and Soul separation Christmas services - is it too many? Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia “Christmas Bells”, on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Topics: Public Trials, should we know this much? Tyranny of information: it makes you care Can you know something to be true? A Christian’s Trial on Judgement Day Intentional Interim Host: Rev. James Hopkins Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia “My Mom Told Me”, on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: The Trial, Kafka Rittenhouse Trial Acts 17:31 Robert Cap...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Topics: Obsessing over the Golden Age and LARPing in the church Refreshing politics, our recent quarter term election… Weddings and Funerals are giving up on Jesus What is the narrative that you already believe? Can Jesus just be a moral guide? Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia “No Heroes”, on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: The Second Coming, Y.B.Y...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Ringside Preachers and Craft of Preaching join forces to bring you this special edition podcast discussing "Christianity Without Christendom." Rev. Dr. David Schmitt from Concordia Seminary St. Louis joins us to talk about the following topics: A cultural turn in preaching - “person of the preacher” Hearing with different ears: shifting from guilt/forgiveness to shame/honor “Hearer response” feedback - what do you hear? Experiencing beauty and the Creed Subversion of beauty Thank you: Craft of P...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Topics: Reformation Basics: high points A man should pray in public? Teaching to pray What would you say to Alec Baldwin? Suicide and forgiveness Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - My Mom Told Me, on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: October, Robert Frost...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min
The Ringside Preachers hang out with students and professors at Concordia University Chicago for a Live Podcast... with a thought inspiring nacho bar, of course. Topics: Keeping the Church off message Is Jesus a Hate Symbol? Even Christian causes can overshadow Gospel Pernicious Superstition (anti human being) Bread that spoils = is that changing the culture? (John 6) Guests: Dr. Adam Francisco from Concordia University Chicago Caleb Martin, student at Concordia University Chicago Charlie McClai...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Topics: Always saying “yes” to God is an interesting life Exploring the misconceptions of Christianity Behavior modification vs. spiritual transformation Following the rules is easier than a relationship Stealing Jesus’ glory in suffering Reformation of the Christian conversation Guest: Bill Myers billmyers.com Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - Coming Home Again, on Spotify , iTunes , Sou...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Ringside Preachers and Craft of Preaching join forces to bring you this special edition podcast discussing "Christianity Without Christendom." Rev. Dr. Jeff Gibbs from Concordia Seminary St. Louis joins us to talk about the following topics: Reactionary End Times conversations. Preaching resurrection is big Christ as representative Physical bodies and creation and resurrection, repairing your house matters. Where is the reign of God? Right here on earth Fixing the world vs. a hope that it’s all ...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 15 min
What is the real power that drives the Christian Church, even today? Ringside Preachers and Craft of Preaching join forces to bring you this special edition podcast discussing "Christianity Without Christendom." Dr. Erik Herrmann from Concordia Seminary St. Louis joins us to talk about the following topics: The Power and Authority of the Church (Matthew 16) “Least of all strategy” mindset Strength in the underdog’s voice - the church Lutheranism is a movement, not an independent faith The Confes...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Let the dead bury themselves. Tune in and tune out. Listen to this latest offering from the boys. Topics: The thrilling experience of a pastor’s conference Angels: do they even matter? Is it ok to get divorced? Jesus isn’t really talking about divorce (Gospel of Mark) Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - My Mom Told Me, on Spotify , iTunes , SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other st...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr
