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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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...

Beyond Roe v. Wade 06.07.2022 54:05

Topics: American Response and Exposure to Opinions Overturning of Roe v. Wade The Church's response to Pro-life v. Pro-choice Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago NEW Monthly Sponsor: ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Musi...

Philosophers, Welders, and First Ladies 29.06.2022 59:00

Topics: Welders or Philosophers: what do we really need? Couples leading ministry: who's your first lady? Pastor's finding their own replacement Whats up with the Saints? (Revelation) Galatians 3:23-29 What should we do with the Law? Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago NEW Monthly Sponsor: Blayne Watts...

The Death of a Pastor 21.06.2022 47:26

Topics: When you pastor dies What does ONE baptism really mean? Biblical views vs. political issues in church Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago NEW Monthly Sponsor: Blayne Watts Music/Photo: Joel Allen Hess "I See a Light"- More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - I love my man Photo by Paul Koch @rev_ko...

Jesus Offers the Best Explanation of Our Experience 16.06.2022 45:47

Topics: God loves you because you are useful? Blessing the boat and house Christianity does the best job of explaining phenomena Kingdoms on Earth (Alfred the Great) Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran, Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Music/Photo: Henry Hess "Never Changed" - Listen on Soundcloud Dead Horse One - I love my man...

God and Guns 08.06.2022 52:27

Topics: Point of Education? Political Polarity: Gun control What's the response of the Church? Christians? Thank you: 1517.org Grace Lutheran, Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Concordia Seminary, St. Louis thejaggedword.com Monthly sponsor: Eddie Switek Music/Photo: Joel Allen Hess "I'm falling away"- More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Let Me Die a Young...

Ministry, Shootings, and Other Topics 02.06.2022 53:33

Topics: Starting something new & why bother getting better? What's important: Pastoral Office or the Pastor Man? Function of the minister Shootings again… Tyler's Confirmation/graduation verse: Galatians 6:11 Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music/Photo: Joel Allen Hess "I'm falling away"- More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - I love my man Other s...

Nature's God 24.05.2022 57:19

Topics: Environmental concerns: "Idontcarism" "Silence" of God, movie, book, pastors and psalms The Single Christian: unmarried human being ministry Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Monthly sponsor: Eddie Switek Music/Photo: Joel Allen Hess "I'm falling away"- More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: How to be a Poet, We...

Do I Have to be a Pastor? 10.05.2022 58:32

Topics: Mother's Day and the Gospel? Professional ministry verses lay ministry Pastor's job neglected by evangelism?? Abortion conversations Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music/Photo: Joel Allen Hess "frogs"- More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - I love my man More photography by Paul Koch @rev_koch Other stuff: Augustine to Jerome Luther on t...

The Prison of Confirmation, Jazz, and the Flesh 04.05.2022 1:00:16

Topics: Live music in bars Ringside on Confirmation NRSV Translation changes Do you have to keep your body whole for the resurrection? Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Music/Photo: Joel Allen Hess "sons"- More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - I love my man Cover Photo by Paul Koch @rev_koch Other stuff: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,: The Traveller's...