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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Death and Christmas 21.12.2022 57:59

Topics: Cranky Christmas Observations What do you say to someone who died outside of the faith? The Incarnation Post-incarnate Christ Gift ideas for your lady GET YOUR RINGSIDE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!! www.ringsidepreachers.com/shop Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows,...

The Ringers: Advent and Salvation at Creation 20.12.2022 52:01

Our God made the world and said, "I'm going to die for you because this is how I roll". From the Beginning. Salvation by Jesus is before all time, redemption is now, and always was. Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things that you won't hear in church. in this micro-series, "The Ringers" talk philosophy, heresy, art, and faith focused on...

Government, Marriage, and Reindeer Games 14.12.2022 1:16:25

Topics: Christmas and Family? Guess the Real Christmas Song GAME! The Government is always the problem? Advent is now Renewing Marriage Vows GET YOUR RINGSIDE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!! www.ringsidepreachers.com/shop Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blay...

The Ringers: Advent is Not a Performance 12.12.2022 1:06:17

Everything that we do in the name of God is a justification for our impiety. We call it worship, we call it repentance, we call it preparation, but really it's performative acts. But when the Word becomes Flesh, it is not performance. Jesus comes and this is not a test! Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things that you won't hear in church...

The Body of Christ in Haiti 07.12.2022 1:16:25

The Body of Christ is in chaos - No, not in the U.S. (which increasingly might be taking the prize for crazy) - Haiti. We talk to our friend Israelson Isidor about being Church amidst the current turmoil in our neighbor, south of Florida. Guest: Israelson Isidor Donations needed: Copiers, printers, cellphone, laptops Contact Ringside if you would like to help! Thank you: 1517.org an...

The Ringers: Advent is the Incarnation 03.12.2022 53:24

Advent sets us free to make an absolute train wreck of the incarnation. And the miracle of Advent is that we still end up reading about the birth of Jesus. Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things that you won't hear in church. in this micro-series, "The Ringers" talk philosophy, heresy, art, and faith focused on the Advent of our Lord. ...

Daddy Issues in the Ministry 23.11.2022 49:42

Topics: Paternity Leave Can modern-day theologians beat old-school scholars? Kingdom is Now: John 5: 24-27 Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted...

Singles, Heroes, and BE-Attitudes 16.11.2022 47:46

Topics: Singles are changing politics Hero stories: are they heroic? Wrong BE-Attitudes Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN...

We Can't All Wear Tracksuits 09.11.2022 49:23

Topics: Forgiveness for COVID Accidental A.A. member Fasting in November Politics in Church RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE EVENT: "What is Wrong with Christianity" at Grace in Ventura!! Check it out on Ringside Preacher's Youtube channel!! Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: France...

Culture and Word with Dr. Joel Okamoto 01.11.2022 56:04

Topics: What's changed with Christians Culture and faith Do you have to preach directly from the Bible? The long game of Preaching Guest: Dr. Joel Okamoto Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Thank you: 1517.org Concordia Seminary, St. Louis thejaggedword.com ITO Radio America Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN SPONSOR RINGSIDE: htt...

Faith, Flood, and Discipleship 26.10.2022 52:59

Topics: Tipping is getting out of hand Luther's Flood Prayer The unexamined Faith is not worth believing Is there an end game to making disciples? RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE EVENT: "What is Wrong with Christianity" November 4, 6-10 pm at Grace Lutheran Ventura Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Mon...

The B.C. Bible with Dr. Paul Raabe 20.10.2022 1:03:23

Topics: Expanding Christian Schools B.C. Scriptures Gospel competing with the voices Distracted generations, back to the basics! Guest: Dr. Paul Raabe Professor in Biblical Studies at Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St Louis (retired) Thank you: 1517.org Concordia Seminary, St. Louis thejaggedword.com ITO Radio America Grace...

I'm Not Superstitious, But I'm a Little Stitious 12.10.2022 1:01:54

Topics: Angel Numerology in the Clouds Artist Above the Narrative: Ye says Is Boredom a Sin? Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQA...

Hot CTCR Docs with Dr. Rick Serina 11.10.2022 1:09:50

Topics: What is the CTCR? Process of Persuasion The intended audience of CTCR documents Documents that led to the LCMS Walkout How to use CTCR in the congregation Lutheran Fundamentalism? Guest: Dr. Rick Serina Associate Executive Director Commission on Theology and Church Relations, LC-MS Thank you: 1517.org Concordia Seminary, St. Louis thejaggedword.com ITO Radio America Grace Lutheran...

Hurricanes and Repentance 04.10.2022 59:30

God's Wrath in Natural Disaster A healthy body makes better pastors Corrupt politics Communion brings community Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_...

Preaching the Image with Dr. David Schmitt 28.09.2022 1:03:25

Topics: Reading sermon vs. a Live sermon Power of Specific speaking Pictures vs Words in a sermon Theology of the visual Benefits of reading fiction Guest: Dr. David Schmitt Professor of Homiletics and Literature at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Thank you: 1517.org Concordia Seminary, St. Louis thejaggedword.com ITO Radio America Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU C...

Concerned Seminarians LIVE! 20.09.2022 46:25

Topics: What if my first church hates me? Big issues that Christians may be wrong about Worship Wars Whiskey Wars GUEST SEMINARIANS: Joseph Eggerman Ethan Hart Mark Esser Dayton Dangel Chris Dhuse Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio Ameri...

Should We Care about Shame, Confessions, or Queens? 14.09.2022 1:03:58

Topics: Should we care about the Queen of England? Shame and the Christian Life Why study the confessions of a church? Getting outside of your own head THANK YOU, SPONSORS: Mike Gibney, Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN GIVE TO RINGSIDE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis...

Your Megachurch Pastor is Doing Something Weird 06.09.2022 56:21

Topics: No More Gas Cars? Megachurch Pastor Problems How do you explain Justification? Grow in Faith: is that possible Ringside Podcast Symposium: September 19-22 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Community College: Friday, November 4 at Grace Lutheran in Ventura, CA Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chica...

Helping Ross Choose a Church 30.08.2022 1:02:17

Topics: I s Sunday School a Waste of Time? What is Bible Study? Student Loan Forgiveness How do you Choose a Church? We actually have no idea. Ringside Podcast Symposium: September 19-22 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Community College: Friday, November 4 at Grace Lutheran in Ventura, CA Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St....

Life of a Chaplain: Serving Our Sailors with Christ 24.08.2022 1:06:13

Topics: Sea adventures with Ross Day-to-day life of a Chaplain A Pastor doesn't choose whom he cares for Chaplain continues on land Ringside Podcast Symposium: September 19-22 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Community College: Friday, November 4 at Grace Lutheran in Ventura, CA Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Luth...

Mental Pastors 17.08.2022 1:04:59

Topics: Pastor Shortages Do you have to love your job? Jesus and the terrifying "narrow door" (Luke 13:22-30) Rapture crazy-talk Mental illness in the ministry COMING UP: Ringside Podcast Symposium: September 19-22 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Community College: Friday, November 4 at Grace Lutheran in Ventura, CA Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword....

Fast Cars, Men in Church, and Other Topics 03.08.2022 55:04

Topics: What you should be able to do with your stuff… Is John 6 talking about the Lord's Supper? Are men becoming more religious than women? Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/...

Preacher Know Thyself with Dennis Matyas 26.07.2022 59:26

Topics: Personality of the Pastor Identity Politics in in Culture and Church Does Law and Gospel distinction make a good sermon? Confession of Casket vs. Cremation Guest: Rev. Dennis Matyas THANK YOU MONTHLY SPONSORS: Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio YOU CAN GIVE TO RINGSIDE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St....

Sex and Money 18.07.2022 57:30

Topics: Gospel Tithing Radical generosity Teaching to give YOU CAN GIVE TO RINGSIDE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN THANK YOU MONTHLY SPONSORS: Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio Guest: Rev. TIm Barkett Thank you: 1517.org Concordia Seminary, St. Louis thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Music/Photo: Joel Allen H...