Ringside Preachers

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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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The Ultimate Wedding Episode (And Meet Joel's Parents!) 13.09.2023 1:02:55

Another cult classic wedding episode where Ringside is LIVE! Reflecting on the meaning of a Christian wedding, elements of a bad wedding (yes, DJ that's you), and Joel's mom and dad spill all the secrets. Congratulations to Henry and Merrill Hess! Guests: Henry and Merrill Hess Sam Hess Dennis and Leslie Hess Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran,...

Building Theologians with Guest Andrew Preus 07.09.2023 1:09:11

Guest: Rev. Andrew Preus, Trinity Lutheran New Haven Camp Trinity Academy Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www...

Back to School Nite: Theology in the University 29.08.2023 1:01:47

TOPICS: College-age ministry challenges University upholding the Word of God Theology in math class? RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Guests: Rev. James Hopkins, First Lutheran Church of Boston Rev. Graham Glover, Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Thank...

Sinking Faith and a Funny God 23.08.2023 39:59

TOPICS: Why does Peter sink in the water? How to read the Bible: Hermeneutics God wants us to laugh! RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Franki...

Jiu Jitsu and Faith with Kirk Bauer 15.08.2023 56:19

TOPICS: Reflections of a Pastor's Kid Jiu Jitsu and Catechism The Spiritual Side of Sport Good and Bad Community of Church Guest: Kirk Bauer Vicar at Christ Lutheran Church in LA Student at Concordia University, Irvine RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours ...

Bureaucracy and the Abusive Boyfriend 07.08.2023 51:48

TOPICS: Call an organization to repentance? Annual Bureaucratic Complaints What should your congregation know about Church politics? "Day of the Lord" is now RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura S...

Triumph Over the Taliban with Special Guest ZZ 26.07.2023 1:22:09

Listen to this incredible story of from Ringside Guest Zamzama ZZ Safi, who escaped torture and death as a young girl in Afghanistan, eventually aided the US military against the Taliban, and continues to praise God for His protection through the darkest times in her life.

AI and the End of Civilization 20.07.2023 45:31

TOPICS: Hollywood on strike Is Jesus for Unions? AI Art RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio...

Pod-clip Classic: Interns Rule the World 11.07.2023 12:31

Ringside didn't ever know what they were missing before Tyler. A discussion on the power of our Youth AND the young Intern's FIRST bell ringing and apology list from the Ringside Classics: Episode 4 and Episode 8. Episode 4: Andy Warhol's Christianity to Creamation to Out of Control: https://radiopublic.com/ringside-preachers-G7q39E/s1!8346a Episode 8: Fake News, Jesus Didn't Go Anywhere, Steve Ba...

Independence Day Special Edition 04.07.2023 55:41

TOPICS: Wedding rings Declaration of Independence: content and context iPhones: savior or downfall? RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meado...

TikTok Christians, Titanic Tourism, and UFOs 27.06.2023 56:46

TOPICS: Titanic Implosion and Space Tours "American" Church vs. Roman Church TikTok Christians are better than Ross The Alien Distraction RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, C...

What's a Woman To Do with Theology? 20.06.2023 39:07

TOPICS: Beauty of Dead Language Teaching Trivia Not Theology Women don't let Women become Pastors GUEST: Cindy Koch cindykochwrites.com and cindykoch.substack.com Books: Woman , Daughter , Once Upon a Curse is COMING SOON RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours ...

Pod-clip Classic: Tyler Gets Ordained 18.06.2023 11:09

Happy FIVE YEAR ordination anniversary to Tyler the Intern! While conversing with the Concerned Seminarian in 2018, Tyler was ordained during the Ringside podcast. Twice. #ordained Check out the FULL episode from the Classic Archives (June, 2018): "ep82 Christianity 101-first leasson? Cologne? Teach your kids to hunt, Jesus and water" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ringside-preachers/id11...

Raiders of the Lost Ark 14.06.2023 46:28

TOPICS: Homeless Magic of Angsty Authentic Music The Power of the Ark GUEST: Rev. Ed Killian The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Inglewood, CA RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James...

Serving, Swearing, and Bad Christian Music 08.06.2023 58:42

TOPICS: Pastors and Paraments: Serving Your Church Swearing as a Sign of Intelligence What's Wrong with Christian Music? RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.tra...

Famine of the Word & Enemies of the State 30.05.2023 43:53

TOPICS: Judging Sermons Tim Keller & the Gospel in America Edict of Worms: Going against the Government Mowing your lawn is good for the soul ...

Risky Religion with Guest Tim Barkett 23.05.2023 41:40

Un-risky Religion is on the decline What would you do differently after graduation? Guest: Rev. Tim Barkett ...

Blessing the Stuff 16.05.2023 37:51

Topics: Religion and Superstition on a Ship Blessing things in Church and Home RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Edd...

We've Got Friends in High Places 12.05.2023 53:29

Topics: Children's Messages Marriage counseling, is it worth it? Where is Jesus? Ascension Day Thank you: Concordia University Chicago 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQ...

God and Man at Concordia Chicago 08.05.2023 58:48

Ringside and students from Concordia University Chicago tackle the question, What's Wrong with Christianity? Great observations and discussions with these young men and women! Topics: Treated as Commodity Politicized issues hurting the church? Modern Day Pharisees Not understanding what church really is Unveiling the mysteries Question the Resurrection Limiting our theological vocabulary GUE...

What's Wrong with Christianity? LIVE in Chicago 04.05.2023 58:26

Music, Discussion, Food, and Drink with Ringside and the St. James Chicago Community. Check out the YouTube channel to watch! Topics: Preach Christ, not Christendom, Rev. Joel Hess Trapped in Consumerism, Rev. Paul Koch What's Wrong? THOSE Christians, Cindy Koch Thank you: St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQ...

Easter Consequences & A Good Smoke 26.04.2023 52:35

Topics: A Good Smoke After Eater What does the Resurrection Solve Today? Cremation and our Resurrection RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in CHICAGO Friday, April 28th 6:30 - 9pm SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-whats1 Guest: Rev. James Hopkins First Lutheran Lutheran Church, Boston Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chic...

Is the Resurrection Relevant? 18.04.2023 59:32

Topics: Belief in the Resurrection. Why is Jesus weeping? Gossiping about the sacrament Sterilized church - Worship is War Wanting vengeance, not forgiveness RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in CHICAGO Friday, April 28 6:30 - 9pm SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-whats1 Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU...

Cheers to Craft Beer with Andrew Ortega 12.04.2023 56:21

Topics: Favorite Brews? Beer is a Gift from God Path to becoming a Head Brewer What good/bad beer tastes like… Guest: Andrew Ortega Head Brewer at Uncle Bear's Brewery RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in CHICAGO Friday, April 28, 6:30 - 9pm SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-whats1 Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran,...

The Ringers: Maybe Nietzsche Was Right? Stop "Lent"ing on Me! 06.04.2023 50:05

We have the means of life but without the resurrection, our life has no meaning. We descend to despair, while we play pretend during Lent. Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things you won't hear in church. "The Ringers" talk philosophy, heresy, literature, art, and faith to expand your mind this Lent. TOPICS & SOURCES: Walter Kaufmann (e...