Clerical Errors Podcast

Soccer observations, NBA trades, feeling isolated, and power through weakness.   Fifth Sunday after Trinity: 1 Kings 19:11–21, 1 Cor. 1:18–25, Luke 5:1–11

Bollhagen discusses ordination, and the importance of the vows pastors make to take the office.

Look, I'm not going to sugarcoat it, we are doing Bollhagen's Prodigal Son interpretation again. But that's not all! There's World Cup observations! Bulk caffeine for cheap! And a special surprise at the end!!!! Third Sunday after Trinity: Micah 7:18–20, 1 Tim. 1:12–17, Luke 15:11–32

Podcast Mom Hannah joins us, updates us on her 2022 Top 12 list, and discusses miscarriage and grief.   Second Sunday after Trinity: Luke 14:15–24

NBA Finals preview, showing a stranger love, and a mystery Speed Top 12?? First Sunday after Trinity: Gen. 15:1–6, 1 John 4:16–21, Luke 16:19–31

Bollhagen keeps the streak alive with a solo episode about how the Athanasian Creed is exactly what the church needs today.

What the Holy Spirit isn't, what it is, what it really means, and where, and what you should actually lay on your heart. The Day of Pentecost: Gen. 11:1–9, Acts 2:1–21, John 14:23–3

Ascension Day traditions, ChatGTP's Top 12 list, and how to pronounce 'perspicuity '   The Ascension of Our Lord: 2 Kings 2:5–15, Acts 1:1–11, Luke 24:44–53

A Mother's Day dedication, old Top 12s, and asking in Jesus's name. Sixth Sunday of Easter (Rogate): Num. 21:4–9, James 1:22–27, John 16:23–33

Bollhagen talks about how to preach to a church worker.   Fifth Sunday of Easter: John 16:5–15

New “watches” and “warnings”, and how faith keeps us ready for God’s promises.   Fourth Sunday of Easter (Jubilate): Isaiah 40:25–31, 1 Peter 2:11–20,  John 16:16–22

What makes a good shepherd?   Third Sunday of Easter Ezek. 34:11–16, 1 Peter 2:21–25, John 10:11–16

Bollhagen takes a hard look at Thomas's encounter with the resurrected Jesus in John 20, using that moment to challenge how Christians typically think about doubt.

We pit a pool of 16 great Easter hymns against each other to find the single BEST Easter hymn!

Bollhagen's tips for pastors to get through Holy Week Palm Sunday: Matthew 21:1–9

Bollhagen gives us an overview on Round 1, and things seminarians should know.   Fifth S. in Lent (Judica): Gen. 22:1–14, Heb. 9:11–15, John 8:(42–45) 46–59

Bollhagen reflects on his father, Rev. Dr. James Bollhagen, and shares some excerpts from his book, The Practice of Pastoral Theology (1997).

We managed to squeeze in a quick episode! Vicar is preaching a lot and Bollhagen has several good reasons he doesn't want to record today.   Third Sunday in Lent: Luke 11:14–28

"God made it, so it's fine", wrestling with God- literally, recent bible studies, and OpenClaw Second Sunday in Lent (Reminiscere) Gen. 32:22–32, 1 Thess. 4:1–7, Matt. 15:21–28

Bollhagen takes us through what closed communion is, and why it's important.

The halftime show, the second half of Vicar's sermon series, and preparation for Lent.   Quinquagesima: 1 Sam. 16:1–13, 1 Cor. 13:1–13, and Luke 18:31–43

Vicar walks us through his sermon series for Lent. Sexagesima: Isaiah 55:10–13, 2 Cor. 11:19–12:9, Luke 8:4–15

Measuring against others, living graciously, and things pastors shouldn't talk about.   Septuagesima: Ex. 17:1–7, 1 Cor. 9:24–10:5 Matt. 20:1–16

Transfiguration and church sounding sentence that you may have heard that need a follow up. The Transfiguration of Our Lord: Ex. 34:29–35, 2 Peter 1:16–21, Matt. 17:1–9

Weather events, and what makes a baptism valid? Second Sunday after the Epiphany: Ex. 33:12–23, Rom. 12:6–16, John 2:1–11