Ringside Preachers

Religion EN ↓ 497 episodes

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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Ringside Preachers

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Burning Qs and Bar-B-Qs 07.07.2026 1:05:12

Topics: Communication is simple and complex How do you know you're going to the right church? Should I baptize my kid right away? What is Israel? Why closed communion? Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp De...

Remembering the Dead 01.06.2026 1:03:34

Topics: Importance of things like Memorial Day What should a church look for in a pastor Remembering Jesus in the sacrament - what do you do with him when you're done? Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Hor...

The Sin Management Business 21.05.2026 1:04:18

Topics: Managing sins instead of giving them to Jesus Doomsday Pastors Apostolic succession trumps bad theology? Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - "I love my man"

UFOs and Jesus 20.05.2026 1:01:16

Topics: Does a Christian Worldview include aliens? Bring back the Church cemeteries The One True Church? Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - "I love my man"

Ascension Declension 06.05.2026 48:48

Topics -Should we stop confirmation -The ascension effects everything -Just war and the problem with Christian ethics Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - "I love my man" Other Stuff: Poem - e...

Ain't No Blind Faith 28.04.2026 54:13

Topics: Nerds and Bible purses Experiencing the risen Christ in Word and Sacrament Radical wedding vows Do you have to believe in a young earth? Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - "I love my man...

I am the Resurrection 02.04.2026 1:00:37

Topics Whoever believes in me will never die? Where to send your kids Homeschool, christian school, public school? Dead Fish handshakes Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - "I love my man"

Israel? 16.03.2026 50:31

Topics: War again Who is Israel and does it matter? Jesus mud bath healing miracle (John 9) Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - "I love my man"

The Secret Pain of Miscarriage 13.03.2026 49:07

Topics: Ministry to couples who have had a miscarriage How long should a sermon be? Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - "I love my man"

Power Corrupts What's New 19.02.2026 50:10

Topics: Are we too shocked by corruption of elites? Everything is awful and everything is urgent? How much should Christians care about the fall of kingdoms? Isaiah 6 and going to church when the world falls apart. Muskrats are fish? Getting too crazy- Good practices for Lent. Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie M...

Hermeneutics Under Attack with Dr. James Voelz 16.02.2026 1:19:16

TOPICS: Moderism is not our Friend Decentering the Self The Hisotry of language thought and theory Misunderstandings in Hermeneutics Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen...

It's OK to Talk About Death at a Funeral 10.02.2026 47:58

Topics: It's healthy to cry The 8k pound gorilla at a funeral Wakes are good 1 Corinthians 2 - faith does not come from reason Does a sermon convince people to believe? Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWE...

Hurt By Your Church? 04.02.2026 1:02:11

TOPICS: Car broke down Recovering from Church Hurt Spiritual Abuse Boredom is good Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - "I love...

Christmas is Coming! Advent, Prophesy and Presents 11.12.2025 58:34

Reminders and Remembrance 10.12.2025 49:17

How Long, Oh Lord? 11.11.2025 51:59

TOPICS: Lament and culture Wrestling with God and Prayer Apologetics vs. Politics Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse On...

The Mighty Fortress Reformation Episode 06.11.2025 45:48

Immigration, Baseball, and the Christian Faith 04.11.2025 45:54

Click Bait CTCR with Dr. Rick Serina 16.10.2025 58:54

TOPICS: United and Diverse in Confession LC-MS lack of debate Serina spills the CTCR tea The written library will endure Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen...

Chaplains, Angels, and Psychologists 10.10.2025 50:28

TOPICS: Ringside's NINTH birthday Chaplain life Spiritual warfare and Angels Community, church, and government Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - Mor...

Relevance of Revelation with Dr. Bruce Schuchard 08.10.2025 55:55

TOPICS: Gospels as confession Application of apocalypse Christian identity Heavenly Rest Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead H...

Making of Men at Camp Trinity 24.09.2025 59:24

GUEST: Rev. Andrew Preus Camp Trinity Academy: camptrinityacademy.com TOPICS: Camp ministry Theological formation for young men Benefits of formal education Core of pastoral care Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com...

Rhetoric of Violence and Charlie Kirk 16.09.2025 42:27

TOPICS: 9-11 and Assassination Perception of Reality through Social Media Christian Response to Tragedy Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on...

Summer Vibes with Ringside 09.09.2025 57:19

TOPICS: New Heaven and New Earth Porn Theology vs. Raw Faith Vocation and Career Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One -...

PKs, School, and Ministry 20.08.2025 41:19

Guest Rev. Matt Hoffmann TOPICS: Challenges and Joys of Being a Pastor's Kid Failures of a Pastor Relaxed and Reverent Worship Back to School Ministry Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU...