Ringside Preachers

In order for many of our cosmic predictions to work, there must exist some sort of dark matter, matter not seen. If it was possible to travel it is extremely likely that we would already know that. What is more frightening; discovering alien beings or that we are alone in the universe? We will answer none of these questions but instead far more significant issues! brought to you by 1517.org, thejaggedword.org topics: 1. What if I don't feel the spirit in me? Does the holy spirit give off a feeling? how do I know if I have it? What does someone with the Spirit look like? 2. Can reading scripture on your phone affect how you understand it? Is there a danger reading scripture digitally vs. in a book. Does it affect context? who cares? 3. Augsburg Confession - praying to the Saints. Is this really a big deal? Is this the main difference between Rome and others? Do our dead loved ones hear us?

"Un sot trouve toujours un plus sot qui l'admire" and so do we! Enjoy a buffet of fine conversation peppered with humor and wit. Or at least let us help you pass the time by as you put in a couple miles on the road before your dreaded work day! 1517.org TheJaggedWord.org follow us facebook, instagram, twitter under ringsidepreachers topics: 1. A Mass Wedding in Texas

The Swedes have their smorgasbord, offering a large array of fine foods to their diner's delight. We have Ringside, an intellectual buffet of rich theological entrees and.. ah whatever take a listen! 1517.org Thejaggedword.com ringsidepreachers.com topics: 1. Luck. Does it exist? How do we explain people who seem to have everything right happening? Do all religions come from questions of luck? 2. A popular pastor commits suicide. What does this mean? Is it impossible to stop someone who has a strong desire toward this? Can it be forgiven? 3. Augsburg Confession XIX - Original Sin. Why do bad things happen? Why do we do bad things? Is it Adam and Eve's fault? music: DEadBees, Samuel Martin Hess

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ep138 thrill seeking, infant baptism in bible, Jesus second coming, ELCA unitarian or sophists? by 1517 Podcasts

ep137 People born evil? Power of Corporate Singing, Justification and regeneration, AC by 1517 Podcasts

The fifth gripping week An absolute must One of the years Best ain't sayin' much Throwin' us trunks As we're starting to drown We're all shook down All shook down Shook down All shook down. - the replacements, all shook down topics: 1. Angry Jesus? Jesus says he came to cast fire and not peace? Was ist das? Is He serious? 2. Skillet singer response to apostate pop christian peeps - breaking down his great response to perhaps shallow Christianity propoganda 3. Gay Penguins nursing rocks! What does that mean? Does an exceptional observations make it natural or normal? 4. Augsburg Confession: Church usages. Do we have to follow traditions of the church? Is it that simple? music: dead bees, joel allen hess - soundcloud - willing virginia

Come gather round people where ever you roam and admit that the waters around you have grown! - Robert Zimmerman. The waters are rising so hop in the boat and let us paddle you to shore. Jesus looks like he is sleeping but it's because He knows it's going to be alright! 1517.org thejaggedword.com ringsidepreachers.com like, subscribe on itunes, stitcher, googleplay. Rate us, review us! Share with friends. Thanks for listening! Drop us a line topics: 1. Josh Harris. Who is he? What is purity ring culture etc.? Does seeking purity outside of Christ eventually lead to rejecting the faith? Check out Bob Hiller's article on thejaggedword.com 2. In order to preach and teach in church you have to be rightly called? What does that mean? Why does it matter? Why do you want to know that the preacher was placed in his position by God through the body of Christ? Is that even possible? 3. Sunday School Curriculum. Does it matter? ARe we just trying to entertain the kids? Can Sunday School hurt a kid's faith? 4. Cremation AGAIN - thanks Kevin Jud for throwing another monkey wrench into the discussion 5. Colossians 4:2-6. How do we season our talk with salt? What does Paul's words have to do with Christians on social media books - Book of Concord, Captain my Captain - Walt Whitman, Already gone - Ken Ham music - dead bees, Sam martin Hess

"Men at some time are masters of their fates: The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings" Shakespeare - Julius Caesar Join Joel and Paul as they take on some hot topics - but real topics of everyday life! 1517.org ringsidepreachers.com thejaggedword.com topics: 1. Realizing there is evil leads to Jesus? 2. Bachelorette kicks out Christian guy who didn't want to have sex before marriage. Turns out they both think they are christians and they are both idiots 3. Do Lutheran pastors forget to talk about faith when talking about the lord's supper or baptism. what does faith have to do with it. 4. Youtube bans 'triumph of the will'. Is it healthy for society to remove historical records of bad things? 5. Luther's Heidelberg disputation: works of man look good but are bad, works of God look bad but are good. What does that mean? music: dead bees, samuel martin hess

We are back! Summer has interfered joyfully with our weekly scheduled but have no fear cheapseats! Take a listen Thank you to Rev. James Hopkins of 1st Lutheran in Boston for joining us. Stop by Pastor Hopkins church if you are in the beautiful city of Boston! topics: 1. The poor you will always have with you! Should churches be involved in helping the needy? how? Can it take the place of preaching the Gospel? 2. Leadership traits from Jesus. Can we learn anything from Jesus as far as leadership principles? Do we need Jesus to teach us about leadership. Is it ridiculous to write books about Jesus leadership traits? 3. Hugging. Do you hug? Should you? Can you hug too much? 4. Repentance - Augsburg Confession article on repentance. Can a person who has fallen away come back to the church? Should it be a process or waiting period? 5. Cremation! Is it a sin? Does God care? Why were churches against it up through the 20th century? music: Dead bees, Samuel Martin Hess