Ringside Preachers

Who Let the Dawgs Out

TOPICS: Murder and the Gospel Crumbs and Dawgs Are Words Important? Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek 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”...

AI and the Apocalypse with Guest Dr. Bruce Schuchard

Exclusive Ringside conversations with some of our favorite scholars from Concordia Seminary during Symposium 2024. TOPICS: Biblical Languages go digital Perils of technological pastors AI may be the beginning of the end Guest: Rev. Dr. Bruce Schuchard Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN ...

Four Guys Walk Into a Bar… Then Into a Church

TOPICS: Great Bar Scenes Preacher vs. CEO for a Church Physical Contact in Ministry Group-Think Brand-Image Sermon Liking your own message Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek 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” Other: Delilah’s, Chicago Rick Rubin...

Symposium Shenanigans PART 2 with Guests Bob, Sam, and Sam

TOPICS: Technology in real churches Blow up the secular age… Exponential Advancement until Christ Returns? Guests: Rev. Bob Sundquist (Faith Community Church, Las Vegas, NV) Rev. Sam Reinhard (Faith Community Church, Las Vegas, NV) Rev. Sam Aizenberg (Immanuel Lutheran Church, Carrollton, MO) Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.c...

Symposium Shenanigans at Fox and Hounds PART 1

TOPICS: Why go to a Symposium? And where is Joel? Inside baseball for the Pastor’s Call Woes of Technology Thanks to Concordia Seminary St. Louis and Fox and Hounds at The Cheshire.

Participation in Politics with Guest Graham Glover

TOPICS: Lutheran Participation in Politics in D.C. Preaching Christ not Politics Martin Luther vs. religious liberty To vote or not to vote? Guest: Rev. Graham Glover Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek 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” Other: May...

Curses, Community, and Christ with guest Cindy Koch

TOPICS: Simple and Complex Biblical Interpretation Why the curses (Genesis 3) are helpful for hope Closer look at Cindy’s book “Once Upon a Curse” Does technology help or hurt us? Guest: Cindy Koch New Book: “ Once Upon a Curse” on Amazon” https://a.co/d/az3mvIz Website: cindykochwrites.com Weekly Bible Study by Cindy: cindykoch.substack.com Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RIN...

Character in War

TOPICS: How much is too much alcohol? War doesn’t build character, it reveals Not a Jesus-centered Faith? Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Graceful Dancing Patter: Sam Martin Hess, Silver Creek Revival Dead Horse One - “I love my man” Other Stuff: Graceful Dancing Patter: Sam Martin Hess, Sil...

Drag Isn’t What it Used To Be

TOPICS: LGBTQ & Drag Shows Is there shame in hiring out work? Moving on from presidential assassination Problems created by technology Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts 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”...

Does AI Write True Prayers?

TOPICS: Hard Work Fake prayers and AI God working through Trump? Getting better at Preaching Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts 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”...

Slurpees, Honor, and John the Baptist

TOPICS: Ross Down Under Honor and Duals Hobbies with your Spouse? John the Baptist be-heading Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts 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”...

Christian Business, Propaganda, and Environmentalists

Creeds, the Holy Hover, and Church BINGO

TOPICS: Experiencing other churches Assurance vs. absolution Laying on of hands, but not really Is a Creed important? Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts 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” Other: Robert Frost...

The Ross and Joel Show

TOPICS: D-Day Reflections Discipline vs. Motivation Finding Meaning for a Solider Dictators Resurrection & Long ending of Mark Chaplain Baptisms Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts 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” Other: Major Reginald John Howard DSO on D-...

Death, Sabbatical, Evangelism, and the Call

TOPICS: What to say when someone dies? Why should Pastors do a Sabbatical? Trapped by your audience Born again Evangelism is hanging out! A Pastor’s call & the shortage Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts 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” Other: CS Lewis 194...

Still Selling Grace

Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts 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”...

Tired Pastors, Retired Pastors, and Conflict in Israel

TOPICS: Politics concerning Israel: is this the end? Can you argue someone into the Faith? Leaving the Ministry over Church Conflict Dreading Retirement? RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 6:30pm SIGN UP: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-48542624-surviving Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://ww...

He is Rizzin Indeed

TOPICS: 1. The REAL Easter… play the game 2. “Did the Resurrection happen” problem 3. Toughest Moments as a Pastor 4. Letters to a Son on thejaggedword.com RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 6:30pm SIGN UP: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-48542624-surviving Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://...

The Serious Holy Week Episode

TOPICS: Preparation for leaving/dying The power of the I AM What is Truth? Pontius Pilate Sacrificing Your Faith RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO "Surviving the Election" Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 6:30pm SIGN UP: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-48542624-surviving Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/don...

Voodoo, Haiti, and Jesus with Guest Israelson

TOPICS: Teaching Self-Sufficiency in Haiti Attractive Voodoo Superstition and Gangs Anonymous posting on Facebook? HELP in HAITI (under Haiti Pastors) https://firmlyrooted.churchcenter.com/giving RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 6:30pm SIGN UP: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-48542624-surviving Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts...

Mother Mary and the Law of Christ with Dr. Arthur Just

In the Ring for the annual Fort Wayne Symposia with special guest, Dr. Arthur Just. Ringside talks through Mary as the New Temple and the Law of Christ in Galatians with one of our favorite guests! Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse ...

From the Depths of Hell

TOPICS: 1. What do you say about Hell? 2. Good Friday and Fault of the Jews? 3. When should a Pastor fight? 4. Eve as a Christ Figure RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th: Save the Date! Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead...

Repentance, Blood, and Jesus with Guest Jeff Pulse

TOPICS: Hobbies and Living Off the Land Corporate Repentance Saved by Circumcision Blood in the OT: seeing Jesus everywhere GUEST: Rev. Dr. Jeff Pulse RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th: Save the Date! Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More...

God-parental Duties and Too Much Communion

TOPICS: What does a Baptismal sponsor actually do? Why communion every Sunday… Am I actually forgiven if I have to take communion every week? RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th: Save the Date! Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandc...

Theology is the Hill to Die On: Seminex Hot Takes

Light your cigar and grab a beer for Ringside’s annual brain-dump at Rudy’s in Ft. Wayne. Featuring double-chaplain guests: Rev. Graham Glover and Rev. James Hopkins. Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America 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”...

Ashes to Resurrection, In Memory of Dr. Rod Rosenbladt

TOPICS: Confessor of the Faith, Dr. Rod Rosenbladt Liturgy preserves the Gospel? Preaching Christ crucified: not with eloquent speech. Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America 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” Other Stuff: Ash Wednesday, TS Eliot The ...

Battle for the Gospel: Reflections on the LC-MS Walkout (Seminex)

A discussion about the issues underlying the divisive history and theology in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. This year marks the 50th anniversary since the Walkout protest debating the authority of Scripture and the Gospel. Ringside and Dr. John Pless explore a bit of the history of interpretation that led to Seminex, differences in the LC-MS seminaries, and the theological principles at stake then and now. Listen until the end!! We offer an answer to the question, “What might we learn from...

Jesus is Silent on the Group Chat

TOPICS: Life in Christ includes your body You are on Epstein’s list Wedding at Cana GUEST: Rev. James Hopkins Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America 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”...

Mercy in the New Year with Guest Raleigh Sadler

TOPICS: What is Human Trafficking? Pornification of our Culture How to be Vulnerable to Help Others GUEST: Raleigh Sadler Let My People Go MercyCast Podcast 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 YO...

Dead-Christmas-Tree Party Episode

Topics: Guess the Christmas Tradition GAME Distrust of Storytelling New Themes for Christmas Preaching: Kingdom of God, Image of God, and nobody cared Guest: Cindy Koch 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=TZBU7UQQAWEVN RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.c...