

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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Jul 26, 2021 • 1h 8min
Drama, Propaganda, and the Gospel with Guest Jeff Leininger
Topics: Visual protest in English Reformation plays Feast of Words: do we have too many? Use of religious drama in Christian History Guests: Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Leininger Campus pastor at Concordia University Chicago Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network And Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and The Jagged Word Music: Willing Virginia - don't on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Death, Be Not Proud, John Donne South Park

Jul 21, 2021 • 1h 8min
Jesus Can Be a Jerk
Topics: Knife talk with Ringside Why Closed Communion? Jesus can be a jerk in Mark's Gospel Presbyterian Rice cakes Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - don't, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: "Bright star, would I were stedfast as thou art", Keats Church Fellowship in the First Four Centuries, Werner Elert Paradise Lost, Milton Tyler's Getting Married! Go Fund Me

Jul 12, 2021 • 55min
Marriage Counseling with Ross and Tyler
Topics: Preparing for the marriage commitment Comfortable talking about the Darkness Why use the lectionary to choose Bible readings? Woe to the Shepherds… sheep are searching Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network And Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and The Jagged Word Music: Willing Virginia - Sure as Hell on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Thy Strong Word Podcast (KFUO) Be My Eyes, by Joel Hess on thejaggedword.com

Jul 6, 2021 • 1h 1min
Hocus Pocus Communion
Real men play with fire, shoot guns, and visit Parnell Krump for a straight razor shave. Step up to the challenge while listening to Ringside. Topics: Men get haircuts First on the Fatal Scene, Debrief of a Pastor What makes communion? Do you need a pastor? What would be on God's bookshelf? Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network The Craft of Preaching and Ringside Preachers and The Jagged Word Music: Willing Virginia - Fragile on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: The Debrief, Ross Engel thejaggedword.com

Jun 29, 2021 • 1h 6min
Male, Female, and... with Guest Jonathan Petzold
Yes, I know all cultures, all religions, all societies, all of science has understood that there are only two sexes and genders and natural sexuality. But wait, a couple of freshman girls coming back from a sorority party would like to say otherwise! Better listen now before Amber and Stacy change the history of the world. Topics: Summer cocktails by Ringside Marriage was created to be picture of Christ in the Church Addressing LGBTQ community in God's design Satan's reign in a rage room Guest: Rev. Jonathan Petzold Male and Female, Embracing Your Role in God's Design For info and to order: cph.org/malefemale Facebook Launch group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maleandfemalecph Facebook Live Book Launch Party: https://fb.me/e/Jkx2njv4 Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network The Craft of Preaching and Ringside Preachers and The Jagged Word Music: Willing Virginia - sure as hell on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Wise Blood, Flannery O Connor Outlaw God, Steven Paulson

Jun 15, 2021 • 55min
There is Only One Church and One Faith
Your baseball team has a losing record. Your favorite gum is gone. Your AC is broke for summer. Your mother's politics are wrong. Turn off your turntable. Shut the door. Throw your coat in the corner. Lay down on the floor. Listen to some Ringside. Topics: The End of Denominations Boring stuff in the Bible - should we read all of it? What are Elders in the church? Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man

Jun 9, 2021 • 1h 4min
Jesus is a Crazy Man
Topics: Jesus' family thinks he's crazy, they're right. Grace is insanity! Pride month: who is benefitting? UFOs & aliens Virtual reality in church, work, life Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - Let's Roll, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: It's Raining Men, Weather Girls Should you Baptize an Alien? Ringside Podcast Joe Rogan Experience #1347 - Neil deGrasse Tyson Surrogates (movie) Deep Work, Cal Newport

May 31, 2021 • 54min
Don't Need to Explain the Trinity
We are all veterans of some sort. Wounded from little wars with no heroes welcome and scars disguised as character flaws. Let the dead bury their own. Grab a seat, O weary soldiers. Let us entertain you with a fairy tale that might be actually be real. Topics: Ross "Chaps" meets Jocko and Leif Military Leadership informs Pastoral Leadership The Trinity - why even say the Athanasian Creed? Or any Creed? Which prayers should you build into your life? "If I die before I wake"… sleep is death Explaining the Trinity… Guest: Cindy Koch Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - man, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Revolutionary New Ministry Plan, Caleb Weight thejaggedword.com Echelon Front Extreme Ownership Muster Extreme Ownership, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin The Dichotomy of Leadership, Jocko Willink Leadership Strategy and Tactics, Jocko Willink Seculosity, David Zahl St. Patrick's Bad Analogies, Lutheran Satire

May 25, 2021 • 54min
Ringside Has Been Slayed By The Spirit
Take a break from wailing at your own personal wailing wall made up of unfulfilled dreams, cold-hearted gods, and broken relationships. Pull the tab on a Schlitz and sit down for some yucking it up, and little Holy Spirit! We'll buy this one: just relax. Topics: Holy Spirit: what the heck is going on in Acts 2? Israel and Christianity… send in the bomb shelters! Misunderstandings of the Christian Faith Jesus breaks out of his information bubble Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - Baboon, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Ecce Homo, Friedrich Nietzsche Long Beach Griffy

May 18, 2021 • 1h 3min
God's Plan for You with Guest Jeff Leininger
Tired of looking for your one great purpose in life? Jesus took care of that too! Relax with Ringside and special guest Dr. Jeff Leininger, campus pastor at Concordia Chicago and author of "Callings for Life". Topics: God's Calling for your Life: Is there ONE great thing? Vocation and Gloves of God What would it take to do a funeral? Guest: Dr. Jeff Leininger Concordia University Chicago's University Pastor Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - I See a Light, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Love and Friendship, Emily Bronte Callings for Life: God's Plan, Your Purpose, Dr. Jeffery Leininger


