

Ringside Preachers
Ringside Preachers
Enjoy thoughtful and humorous discussion about hot topics from God's point of view. You will hear some arguing, disagreeing and a little banter. Each pastor isn't afraid to call it like it is. Yet he also isn't afraid to change his mind! If you are not immediately enthralled we'll give you your money back!
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Nov 29, 2021 • 41min
Einstein vs. Newton and Why We Can't Agree
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 and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia "Emmanuel", on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Richard Feynman: The Two-Slit Experiment Reading Scripture as Lutherans in the Post Modern Era (Lutheran Quarterly 2000) White Fragility Gary Philips What Does This Mean? James Voelz

Nov 22, 2021 • 1h 3min
Is Your Gender You?
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 19, 2021 • 1h 19min
Judgement Day for Kyle Rittenhouse and All of Us
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 Capon

Nov 11, 2021 • 1h 1min
Live Action Role Play Church
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.Yeats 1984, George Orwell Losing our Religion, Paul Koch on thejaggedword.com Stanley Fish Anna Karenina, Tolstoy

Nov 4, 2021 • 1h 2min
Preaching to What They Hear
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 Preaching 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - In the Arms of the King, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other Stuff: Say it, Eric C. Redmund What Do They Hear?: Bridging the Gap Between Pulpit & Pew, Mark Allen Powell William Willimon Edward Rojas

Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 1min
Reformation and Suicide
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

Oct 27, 2021 • 1h 1min
Gospel Under Pressure - Live at Concordia Chicago
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 McClain, student at Concordia University Chicago 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

Oct 19, 2021 • 1h 4min
Meeting Jesus Instead of Christianity with Bill Myers
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, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Rendezvous With God, Bill Myers McGee and Me Eli, Bill Myers Community College, Chicago: Friday October 22

Oct 14, 2021 • 1h 15min
Resurrecting the Resurrection
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 ok Pastors need each other Thank you: Craft of Preaching 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - In the Arms of the King, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other Stuff: Every Moment Holy, Douglas Kaine McKelvey everymomentholy.com Hope of the Early Church, Brian E. Daley

Oct 12, 2021 • 1h 1min
Scandalous Power of the Church
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 Confessions Preparing pastors post pandemic, what do guys need now? Thank you: Craft of Preaching 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - In the Arms of the King, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other Stuff: Smoke on the Mountain, Joy Davidman


