

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!
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 11, 2021 • 1h 2min
Interpreting the Times
In between boarding up your windows and hauling 5 lb. drums of peanut butter down to your basement, grab a hot rum toddy, pull your muck boots up, and inject yourself with a little reality in Jesus with the Preachers. Topics: The Trump attraction: a reflection of who we are as Americans? Our country is not divided, we are united. Thoughts with Tyler Trust the system or trust your people. When is it right to overthrow the government? 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 - Fragile, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Trump's America is Your America on thejaggedword.com

Jan 11, 2021 • 1h 2min
Interpreting the Times
In between boarding up your windows and hauling 5 lb. drums of peanut butter down to your basement, grab a hot rum toddy, put your muck boots up, and inject yourself with a little reality in Jesus with the Preachers. Topics: - The Trump attraction: a reflection of who we are as Americans? - Our country is not divided, we are united. Thoughts with Tyler - Trust the system or trust your people. - When is it right to overthrow the government? 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 - Fragile, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Trump's America is Your America on thejaggedword.com

Dec 28, 2020 • 59min
Merry Christmas! The World is Ending.
While you are comparing your presents and life to others, pour a Sidecar, turn off the Taylor Swift, and man up. Topics: Christmas movie reviews by the Preachers Should we explain miracles by natural phenomena? (i.e. History Channel Theology) The world is crumbling around us… at the birth of Jesus Artsy preaching or plain speak: what is better? Guest: Tyler's Dad Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - Christmas Time, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other Stuff: The Nativity, Albrecht Altdorfer Richard Townes, Bethel Lutheran Howard City, MI Christmas Bells, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Johnny Cash

Dec 28, 2020 • 59min
Merry Christmas! The World is Ending.
While you are comparing your presents and life to others, pour a Sidecar, turn off the Taylor Swift, and man up. Topics: - Christmas movie reviews by the Preachers - Should we explain miracles by natural phenomena? (i.e. History Channel Theology) - The world is crumbling around us… at the birth of Jesus - Artsy preaching or plain speak: what is better? Guest: Tyler's Dad Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - Christmas Time, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other Stuff: The Nativity, Albrecht Altdorfer Richard Townes, Bethel Lutheran Howard City, MI Christmas Bells, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Johnny Cash

Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 1min
God Shat His Pants
God will forever be man. While you think about that, take a listen to our recent episode on the elevation of human beings on Christmas, Mary's unique role, and ministering to public servants unable to be home for Christmas. Topics: God made eternally human Why talk about Mary? Should we do it more… "There can be only one: Jesus vs. Santa" Pay Per View event coming soon Celebrating Christmas when life sucks Guest: Graham Glover 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

Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 1min
God Shat His Pants
God will forever be man. While you think about that, take a listen to our recent episode on the elevation of human beings on Christmas, Mary's unique role, and ministering to public servants unable to be home for Christmas. Topics: - God made eternally human - Why talk about Mary? Should we do it more… - "There can be only one: Jesus vs. Santa" Pay Per View event coming soon - Celebrating Christmas when life sucks Guest: Graham Glover 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

Dec 14, 2020 • 1h 3min
Did John or Mark Believe in the Virgin Birth?
Christmas is a time when we get to hear non-believers sing about Jesus. You could complain or admire God's strategic ministry plan. While you're laughing, listen to some Ringside. Topics: Christmas cocktail favorites from the Preachers Is the Book of James Christological? And what did Martin Luther think? Should we be skeptical of the virgin birth in the Gospel accounts? White or colored Christmas lights - what would Jesus do? Has this pandemic inspired a greater appreciation for Christmas? Or just depression? Guest: Rev. Bob Hiller Senior Pastor at Community Lutheran Church Book: Christ in the Straw 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

Dec 14, 2020 • 1h 3min
Did John or Mark Believe in the Virgin Birth?
Christmas is a time when we get to hear non-believers sing about Jesus. You could complain or admire God's strategic ministry plan. While you're laughing, listen to some Ringside. Topics: - Christmas cocktail favorites from the Preachers - Is the Book of James Christological? And what did Martin Luther think? - Should we be skeptical of the virgin birth in the Gospel accounts? - White or colored Christmas lights - what would Jesus do? - Has this pandemic inspired a greater appreciation for Christmas? Or just depression? Guest: Rev. Bob Hiller Senior Pastor at Community Lutheran Church Book: Christ in the Straw 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

Dec 8, 2020 • 60min
Keeping Christmas Well
Put your pagan feet on the ole Yule log and let the Ringside Preachers tell you a better tale about how the world began and what heroes once did to save it. Topics: Christmas gift guide for guys, from the Preacher men The Tim Burton of Advent stories: theological differences between the 1-year and 3-year lectionaries If some sort of dystopian event happens, what's in your "bug out bag"? "He knew how to keep Christmas well," from Charles Dickens. Do we have that knowledge? Guest: Rev. James Hopkins First Lutheran Church of Boston Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - Christmas Time Willing Virginia - Emmanuel on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Dec 8, 2020 • 60min
Keeping Christmas Well
Put your pagan feet on the ole Yule log and let the Ringside Preachers tell you a better tale about how the world began, and what heroes once did to save it. Topics: - Christmas gift guide for guys, from the Preacher men - The Tim Burton of Advent stories: theological differences between the 1-year and 3-year lectionaries - If some sort of dystopian event happens, what's in your "bug out bag"? -"He knew how to keep Christmas well," from Charles Dickens. Do we have that knowledge? Guest: Rev. James Hopkins First Lutheran Church of Boston Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - Christmas Time Willing Virginia - Emmanuel Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens


