Topics: Religion and Superstition on a Ship Blessing things in Church and Home RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T...
May 16, 2023•38 min
Topics: Children’s Messages Marriage counseling, is it worth it? Where is Jesus? Ascension Day Thank you: Concordia University Chicago 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - "I see a Light" More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - “I love my man” Other Stuff: The Wreck...
May 12, 2023•53 min
Ringside and students from Concordia University Chicago tackle the question, What’s Wrong with Christianity? Great observations and discussions with these young men and women! Topics: Treated as Commodity Politicized issues hurting the church? Modern Day Pharisees Not understanding what church really is Unveiling the mysteries Question the Resurrection Limiting our theological vocabulary GUESTS: Nick Vukalovich, Student Christian Salemink, Student Thank you: Concordia University Chicago 1517.org...
May 08, 2023•59 min
Music, Discussion, Food, and Drink with Ringside and the St. James Chicago Community. Check out the YouTube channel to watch! Topics: Preach Christ, not Christendom, Rev. Joel Hess Trapped in Consumerism, Rev. Paul Koch What's Wrong? THOSE Christians, Cindy Koch Thank you: St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess, more on bandcamp Dead Horse One “I love my man”...
May 04, 2023•58 min
Topics: A Good Smoke After Eater What does the Resurrection Solve Today? Cremation and our Resurrection RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in CHICAGO Friday, April 28th 6:30 - 9pm SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-whats1 Guest: Rev. James Hopkins First Lutheran Lutheran Church, Boston Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Monthly Spon...
Apr 26, 2023•53 min
Topics: Belief in the Resurrection. Why is Jesus weeping? Gossiping about the sacrament Sterilized church - Worship is War Wanting vengeance, not forgiveness RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in CHICAGO Friday, April 28 6:30 - 9pm SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-whats1 Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Monthly Sponsors: Frances...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr
Topics: Favorite Brews? Beer is a Gift from God Path to becoming a Head Brewer What good/bad beer tastes like… Guest: Andrew Ortega Head Brewer at Uncle Bear’s Brewery RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in CHICAGO Friday, April 28, 6:30 - 9pm SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-whats1 Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Monthly Sponso...
Apr 12, 2023•56 min
We have the means of life but without the resurrection, our life has no meaning. We descend to despair, while we play pretend during Lent. Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things you won’t hear in church. “The Ringers” talk philosophy, heresy, literature, art, and faith to expand your mind this Lent. TOPICS & SOURCES: Walter Kaufmann (editor of Nietzsche) Carl Jung Slave morality Tribal Identity Therapeutic Worldview and Enthusiasm ...
Apr 06, 2023•50 min
Topics: Troubling Trends in the Foundations of our Society Sarcastic Jesus RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Chicago Friday, April 28 “What’s Wrong with Christianity” SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-whats1 Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel A...
Apr 04, 2023•50 min
Topics: Does the great commission apply to women? What things are reserved for clergy only? Reviving private confession and absolution. RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Chicago Friday, April 28 “What’s Wrong with Christianity” SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-whats1 Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Sponsors: Chuck Daenzer , Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR...
Mar 28, 2023•38 min
God seems to like material! He made it. He made us. He comes to us through the manger and the cross. Instead of giving up something for Lent, perhaps we should practice appreciation for God’s gift of creation. Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things you won’t hear in church. “The Ringers” talk philosophy, heresy, literature, art, and faith to expand your mind this Lent. TOPICS & SOURCES: Matthew Arnold Spiritual Art Incantation in m...
Mar 20, 2023•32 min
Topics: Quality Burger Ratings at Midnight Why anoint? James 5 Incense and Handbells Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America Music: Joel Allen Hess - "I'll be coming home" More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - “I love my man” Other Stuff: I wake and feel the fell of dark, not day,...
Mar 15, 2023•43 min
Topics: What is a real revival? Enthusiasm vs. Boring Cross Roads with Satan Who are the wives of Cain and Abel? Aliens and the Faith - a desperate seeking for meaning RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Chicago Friday, April 28 “What’s Wrong with Christianity” SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-whats1 Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago NEW Sponsor!: Chuck Daenzer THANK YOU: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, IT...
Mar 09, 2023•58 min
We're trying to put roses at the foot of the cross to cover up the smell. But our Lenten devotions should be inhaling the stench of our sin. Let Jesus be your piety! Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things that you won’t hear in church. “The Ringers” talk philosophy, heresy, literature, art, and faith to expand your mind this Lent. TOPICS & SOURCES: City of God, Augustine Twilight of the Idols, Nietzsche Bondage of the Will, Martin ...
Mar 03, 2023•58 min
The Ringside Preachers are on the road LIVE in Phoenix, AZ at the Best Practices Event . Take a listen to what's going on out there in ministry according to a few of our friends around the country. Thanks to Rev. Jeff Schrank for an awesome opportunity for conversation! Topics: Freedom! At Best Practices Ministry with Rev. Jeff Schrank People Burnout with John Garcia Infusing Joy in Faith with Rev. Kevin Jud and Rev. Adam Steinbrenner Why be a Pastor? SMP with Joel Ripke The Shock of Real Sinner...
Mar 01, 2023•42 min
Ringside Preachers and Dr. Jeff Pulse talk about mercy and wrath in the B.C. Scriptures along with the forgotten men in this history at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. Topics: What do we do with the Old Testament God’s wrath explained in grace Forgotten Figures of Old Testament Hardest Country to be a Christian? Guest: Dr. Jeffry Pulse Director of Certification and Placement, Director of Continuing Education, Professor of Old Testament Theology Thank you: Concordia Theological Semina...
Feb 20, 2023•46 min
Ringside Preachers and Dr. Geoff Boyle talk about the experience of the pastor and seminarian, and the necessity of great conversation at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. Topics: The Pastor-Theologian Explaining Christ in Modern Day Conversations are needed Helping Pastors order their life Christ imprinted in the OT Guests: Dr. Geoffrey Boyle Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions and Director of Field Education Thanks also to Rev. James Hopkins for sitting in! Thank yo...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Die Hard Ringside Fans ONLY. If you are easily offended by tasteless jokes or terrible outdoor audio quality, this is not the episode for you. Straight out of the FORT, Ringside is LIVE with too many visits from our old friend, the concerned seminarian. Light your stogie, sit back, and as usual: we apologize. Thanks to our gracious hosts at Rudy's Cigar Shop ! Stop by for great cigars and great times in Fort Wayne!
Feb 14, 2023•49 min
Topics: The New Confessions Is Church a safe place for conversation? Theology on social media Submit to thejaggedword.com ! Best Practices Ministry LIVE PODCAST EVENT February, 16 & 17 at Christ Church Lutheran in Phoenix, AZ YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Music: ...
Feb 07, 2023•53 min
April is the cruellest month, breeding. Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing. Memory and desire, stirring. Dull roots with spring rain. (The Wasteland, T.S. Eliot) The Ringside Preachers and Dr. Arthur Just explore the poetry of T.S. Eliot and his expression of the Christian Faith at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. Topics: T.S. Eliot leading up to his Christian Conversion The Philosophy of Modern and Postmodern Christianity How does Eliot’s poetry speak to Christians today? Repentance...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 2 min
At the end of the Lord's Prayer, you hear the promise of the resurrection rumbling through the whole thing. Finally, the door of the mighty fortress is going to open and the Prince of Peace will step forward! The Ringside Preachers join John T. Pless at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne to remember and honor the great theologian Jim Nestingen. Topics: God does not leave you without a preacher! Deliver us from Every Evil, even death Praying the Lord’s Prayer as Luther did Legacy of Handi...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Topics: When the Liturgy is boring… Can you trust the preacher and the church? THANKS! Staci Greunke YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America Thank you: 1517.org Concordia Seminary, St. Louis thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Dismantling Mistrust...
Jan 17, 2023•42 min
Topics: Rocky & a Jesus Story Church Membership: what does it take? What should we know about the Corinthians? YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America Thank you: 1517.org Concordia Seminary, St. Louis thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Refuge...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Topics: Favorite Christmas Treats Seasons for Pastors Everything you wanted to know about circumcision What do Jesus’ experiences mean for us? YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America Thank you: 1517.org Concordia Seminary, St. Louis thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran, Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Music: Joel Allen Hess - "there" More on bandcamp Dead Horse On...
Dec 28, 2022•58 min
Topics: Cranky Christmas Observations What do you say to someone who died outside of the faith? The Incarnation Post-incarnate Christ Gift ideas for your lady GET YOUR RINGSIDE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!! www.ringsidepreachers.com/shop Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?h...
Dec 21, 2022•58 min
Our God made the world and said, “I’m going to die for you because this is how I roll”. From the Beginning. Salvation by Jesus is before all time, redemption is now, and always was. Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things that you won’t hear in church. in this micro-series, “The Ringers” talk philosophy, heresy, art, and faith focused on the Advent of our Lord. TOPICS & SOURCES: Nicolás Gómez Dávila Mirror or mortality Scandal of th...
Dec 20, 2022•52 min
Topics: Christmas and Family? Guess the Real Christmas Song GAME! The Government is always the problem? Advent is now Renewing Marriage Vows GET YOUR RINGSIDE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!! www.ringsidepreachers.com/shop Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZ...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Everything that we do in the name of God is a justification for our impiety. We call it worship, we call it repentance, we call it preparation, but really it’s performative acts. But when the Word becomes Flesh, it is not performance. Jesus comes and this is not a test! Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things that you won’t hear in church. in this micro-series, “The Ringers” talk philosophy, heresy, art, and faith focused on the Advent ...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 6 min
The Body of Christ is in chaos - No, not in the U.S. (which increasingly might be taking the prize for crazy) - Haiti. We talk to our friend Israelson Isidor about being Church amidst the current turmoil in our neighbor, south of Florida. Guest: Israelson Isidor Donations needed: Copiers, printers, cellphone, laptops Contact Ringside if you would like to help! Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sp...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Advent sets us free to make an absolute train wreck of the incarnation. And the miracle of Advent is that we still end up reading about the birth of Jesus. Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things that you won’t hear in church. in this micro-series, “The Ringers” talk philosophy, heresy, art, and faith focused on the Advent of our Lord. TOPICS & SOURCES: The Cultivation of Christmas Trees, T.S. Eliot Priscillianism and Advent If Niet...
Dec 03, 2022•53 min
