

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 23, 2020 • 1h 7min
Theology is Best Done Together
Eating a whole turkey by yourself? May we join? Hit play, grab a leg, dip in cranberry, and enjoy what some people call the greatest meeting of minds since Shane MacGowan got together with Nick Cave to record My Way! Topics: Is it important to GO to Seminary to be a pastor? Megachurch versus multi-site churches Advent and some obscure thoughts from the Gospels… Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network Concordia Seminary St. Louis thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - Merry Christmas Satan on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Kyle Dunnigan, IG video US Megachurches Are Getting Bigger and Thinking Smaller, Christianity Today What Does This Mean? James Voelz In the Name of the Rose, Umberto Eco

Nov 23, 2020 • 1h 7min
Theology is Best Done Together
Eating a whole turkey by yourself? May we join? Hit play, grab a leg, dip in cranberry, and enjoy what some people call the greatest meeting of minds since Shane MacGowan got together with Nick Cave to record My Way! Topics: - Is it important to GO to Seminary to be a pastor? - Megachurch versus multi-site churches - Advent and some obscure thoughts from the Gospels… Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - Merry Christmas Satan, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Kyle Dunnigan, IG video US Megachurches Are Getting Bigger and Thinking Smaller, Christianity Today What Does This Mean? James Voelz In the Name of the Rose, Umberto Eco

Nov 18, 2020 • 1h 8min
The End of the World with Dr. Steven Paulson
We asked Dr. Steven Paulson when the end of the world would be… He said it already happened and we missed it! But that's Ok, Jesus invites you into it! Perk up your ears and give us listening to. Topics: On which side of history is God? Because Abe Lincoln didn't know the gospel… Assumptions about God's law and the Constitution: the pursuit of happiness? Conspiracy reality! Fanaticism and fear When is the end coming? I'm sorry the end has already come… Guest: Dr. Steven Paulson Lutheran Theology Outlaw God (3 volume set Luther and the Hidden God) Outlaw God Podcast, 1517 Podcast Network Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - Miss America, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: The Second Coming, Yeats The Essence of Christianity, Ludwig Feuerbach The Essence of Faith according to Martin Luther, Ludwig Feuerbach Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, "Whatever is, is right"

Nov 17, 2020 • 1h 8min
The End of the World with Dr. Steven Paulson
We asked Dr. Steven Paulson when the end of the world would be… He said it already happened and we missed it! But that's Ok, Jesus invites you into it! Perk up your ears and give us listening to. Topics: - On which side of history is God? Because Abe Lincoln didn't know the gospel… - Assumptions about God's law and the Constitution: the pursuit of happiness? - Conspiracy reality! Fanaticism and fear - When is the end coming? I'm sorry the end has already come… Guest: Dr. Steven Paulson Lutheran Theology Outlaw God (3 volume set Luther and the Hidden God) Outlaw God Podcast, 1517 Podcast Network Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: The Second Coming, Yeats The Essence of Christianity, Ludwig Feuerbach The Essence of Faith according to Martin Luther, Ludwig Feuerbach Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, "Whatever is, is right"

Nov 13, 2020 • 1h 47min
Medal of Honor: Ringside Bout featuring Sgt.1st Class LaMarr Payne
Rev. Ross Engel, discusses the reception of the first Medal of Honor awarded to an African American from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. This one-on-one conversation features Sgt. 1st Class LaMarr Payne, a veteran of Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, who shares his perspective, remembering his brother in arms, Sgt. 1st Class Alywn Crendall Cashe. Recipient of the Silver Star, SFC Alywn Crendall Cashe, has been vetted and approved for receiving the nation's highest honor, the Medal of Honor, for his heroism in Iraq which saved the lives of 6 soldiers after their vehicle struck an IED (Improvised Explosive Device). The Senate has passed legislation that would allow this upgrade to happen and as of this week, the final paperwork for SFC Cashe's Medal of Honor has been placed on President Trump's desk and awaits his signature! Guest, SFC Payne (retired), served for 24 years in the infantry and served as a Platoon Sergeant as well as an instructor for men of the Iraqi Army who he trained to serve as Iraqi police. During his time in the Army, he became close friends with SFC Alwyn Cashe and was stationed with him several times throughout his long career. He and his wife remain close friends with SFC Cashe's family, and offers insight on the valor and heroism shown by his brother.

Nov 13, 2020 • 1h 47min
Medal of Honor: Ringside Bout featuring Sgt.1st Class LaMarr Payne
Rev. Ross Engel, discusses the reception of the first Medal of Honor awarded to an African American from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. This one-on-one conversation features Sgt. 1st Class LaMarr Payne, a veteran of Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, who shares his perspective, remembering his brother in arms, Sgt. 1st Class Alywn Crendall Cashe. Recipient of the Silver Star, SFC Alywn Crendall Cashe, has been vetted and approved for receiving the nation's highest honor, the Medal of Honor, for his heroism in Iraq which saved the lives of 6 soldiers after their vehicle struck an IED (Improvised Explosive Device). The Senate has passed legislation that would allow this upgrade to happen and as of this week, the final paperwork for SFC Cashe's Medal of Honor has been placed on President Trump's desk and awaits his signature! Guest, SFC Payne (retired), served for 24 years in the infantry and served as a Platoon Sergeant as well as an instructor for men of the Iraqi Army who he trained to serve as Iraqi police. During his time in the Army, he became close friends with SFC Alwyn Cashe and was stationed with him several times throughout his long career. He and his wife remain close friends with SFC Cashe's family, and offers insight on the valor and heroism shown by his brother.

Nov 9, 2020 • 1h 9min
Be Careful Condemning God's Enemy
Take a break from the war and enjoy a holy meal of ordinary things! Topics: The opposite political party is an enemy of God? So Franklin Graham says… Too much news? Real men don't watch news. End times November: Don't be afraid of the Kingdom of Heaven Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - Miss America, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Eloisa to Abelard, Alexander Pope Franklin Graham Calls for Day of Prayer and Fasting Anchorman 2: Ron Burgundy and 24 hours news The Way of Men, Jack Donavon

Nov 9, 2020 • 1h 9min
Be Careful Condemning God's Enemy
Take a break from the war and enjoy a holy meal of ordinary things! Topics: - The opposite political party is an enemy of God? So Franklin Graham says… - Too much news? - Real men don't watch news. - End times November: Don't be afraid of the Kingdom of Heaven Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia - Miss America, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Eloisa to Abelard, Alexander Pope Franklin Graham Calls for a Day of Prayer and Fasting Anchorman 2: Ron Burgundy and 24 hours news The Way of Men, Jack Donavon

Nov 2, 2020 • 58min
Political Homelessness
While you wait for Ferdinand to get shot, here's something to think about... Topics: Do Lutherans focus too much on "Justification"? Should we seek a political home here? Kanye on expository preaching… wait, what the hell is that Lutheran or Christian, what should we call ourselves? Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Augsburg Confession Article IV: Justification Thabiti Anyabwile "political homelessness is a blessing…" Kanye West on Joe Rogan Podcast Craft of Preaching

Oct 31, 2020 • 39min
Is the Reformation Relevant? with Dr. Adam Francisco
Just like we end up walking in circles when lost with no navigation instruments, so does humankind outside of Christ. Nothing has changed since the Reformation. People still suck and God still loves. Topics: Do we live in a parallel or different culture to the Reformation days? Was Martin Luther fighting the theology of the Church of Rome? Historical keys to the success of the Reformation What came first: Reformational Church or Roman Catholic Church? Guest: Dr. Adam Francisco Assistant Provost of Mission and Identity at Concordia University Chicago Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network Music: A Mighty Fortress is our God Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Edward Gibbon


