

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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Oct 5, 2021 • 60min
Angels and Divorce
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 stuff: St Michael and All Angels, Christina Rossetti Dogma (movie) Community College, Chicago: Friday October 22

Sep 28, 2021 • 59min
Preaching and Creating Community
Ringside Preachers and Craft of Preaching join forces to bring you this special edition podcast discussing "Christendom Without Christianity." Rev. Dr. Peter Nafzger from Concordia Seminary St. Louis joins us to talk about the following topics: -Preaching to individuals instead of the christian community - the preacher has a unique view - How to make community real and not abstract - Ecclesiologically challenged Lutherans: does the pastor have to be in the middle of community? - Cultural exegesis reading and preaching types of texts - Calling for people to be the people of God Thank you: 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

Sep 20, 2021 • 1h 5min
Low Anthropology with David Zahl
Topics: Seculosity: religious in a different way Pandemic revealed our sin and depression Addicted to distrust A comedian preacher in the modern age NEW BOOK: Low Anthropology, the Christian understanding of human nature Guest: David Zahl mbird.com Mockingbird Ministries Instagram The Brothers Zahl Podcast Seculosity (book) Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - I'll be Coming Home Again, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: William Bradfod, Some Observations Roast of Bob Saget In the Ring St. Louis, MO: September 21-22 Community College, Chicago: Friday October 22

Sep 14, 2021 • 1h 9min
9/11 and Now
Put down your needles and your masks, your Facebook arguments and self-righteous rants. Jesus reigns and is looking for sinners not saints to join Him at the party that will end and begin all parties. Oh and enjoy a little Ringside with friends. Topics: Where were you on 9/11? Would you withhold communion from a Democrat who supports abortion? Should pastors read books other than theology? James 2: Faith without works is dead! Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - Miss America, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: In the Ring St. Louis, MO: September 21-22 Community College, Chicago: Friday October 22

Sep 7, 2021 • 56min
How to Become a Bad Pastor
Topics: Labor Day, vocation and rest Toxic Pastors - when do you leave? Preachers who still can't preach Jesus Permission slip from pastor to refuse vaccine Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - I'll hold my breath, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: In the Ring St. Louis, MO: September 21-22 Community College, Chicago: Friday October 22 First Liberty, "Religious Liberty Protection Kit: Know you Rights on Vaccine Mandates"

Aug 31, 2021 • 60min
Contemplating a Call Without Using Magic
Put down your goat entrails, tea cups, and tarot cards. Let us forecast your future, interpret your past, and predict your mood! Topics: How should a pastor consider a call? Toxic people: forgive and forget? Teaching the Faith to Christians: The Catechisms Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia -I hold my breath on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: A Drinking Song, WB Yeats Enthusiasm in the Holy Ministry, Paul Koch, thejaggedword.com Light up your toilet! Teaching God's Children his Teaching, Dr. Robert Kolb Book fo Concord, Tappert Book of Concord, Kolb/Wengert Mere Christianity, CS Lewis Spirituality of the Cross, Gene Veith Community College, Chicago: Friday, October 22

Aug 26, 2021 • 1h 8min
Poolside Reflection on Weddings
Topics: Permission to party: it's ok to have fun! Meet Tyler's dad and Tyler's mom!! Prayers for your kids to marry and get out of the basement Stand for the Bride and look at the Groom God's plan & Soulmates Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Henry Hess on SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Rise for the Bride, Joel Hess thejagedword.com In the Ring St. Louis, MO: September 21-22 Community College, Chicago: Friday October 22

Aug 17, 2021 • 1h 7min
A Break From Church?
Hop in the minivan to catch the early service or have a post-wedding Bloody Mary with Tyler's Mom? Stay tuned. Topics: Take a break from church? Holy Hymnody: Is there a holy style of music… Ephesians 5:21 Submission Ross called to be a Navy Chaplain Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - take, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: How Lutheran Hymns Lost their Monopoly in the Missouri Synod, Paul Raabe concordiatheology.org Tyler the Intern is Getting Married, GO FUND ME Community College, Chicago: Friday, October 22

Aug 9, 2021 • 1h 8min
Collecting Adventure: Ringside BOUT with Nick Willert
Special Edition Ringside BOUT featuring Rev. Paul Koch and Nick Willert. Nick is a 1st degree blackbelt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Founder & President Grassroots Jiu Jitsu Social Club. Over his life, Nick has done everything from climbing mountains, to stunt cowboy work in western movies, to extreme skiing and big wave surfing, to horse rugby and horse wrestling. And to top it off, Nick is ultimately exploring how to pass on his adventurous spirit to his twin 10-year-old sons. Say hello to our friend Nick Willert: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.willert.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickwillert/

Aug 3, 2021 • 55min
Heroes and Villains: in the Olympics and Hell
Topics: Simone Biles: hero or villain? How do you preach about Satan? Decent of Christ into Hell Concerned Seminarian visit Ephesians 4: darkened and ignorant Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - black velvet suit, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: "Moonshiner" by Bob Dylan In the Ring - Podcast Symposium in St. Louis, MO Community College, St. James Chicago on October 22 Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther Screwtape Letters, CS Lewis Formula of Concord


