The Vinyl Preacher

Ep. 284 - Like the wind and the rain slowly wears down the mountains and carries them to the sea, so too, does Bono wear down Zach. Also, we can't stop talking about Sing 2. Of course, we've also got everything you need to preach on February 13 (including the epistle!). The Playlist * It’s good to be king - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers * The Refugee - U2 * bury a friend - Billie Eilish * Deeper L...

Ep. 283 - This week we talk a little about the Woodstock '99 documentary before getting to the texts (including the Pauline letter!). Then, the music. The Playlist * The Flame - Cheap Trick * Fishin’ in the Dark - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band * Dirty Work - Steely Dan * Streets of Galilee - John Mellencamp * Fishing in the Dark - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band * Swimming Pools - Kendrick Lamar Listen to the ful...

Ep. 283 - Zach and his family were displaced by the Marshall Fire in Louisville, Colorado. Zach talks a little about that experience before we get into the texts and the playlist. The Playlist * Somebody’s Watching Me - Rockwell * Idioteque - Radiohead * Monkeys Gone to Heaven - Pixies * I still haven't found what I'm looking for - U2 * Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay * The Family Madrigal - Encanto...

Ep 282 - Will Rose from God Loves Geeks joins us on the podcast to talk about the Hawkeye series, the new Spiderman film, a little Doctor Who, and, of course, the new season of the Righteous Gemstones. Then we get you ready to preach on Luke 4, before making a killer playlist. Find more of Will Rose's work over at https://godlovesgeeks.org/. The Playlist * Good - Better than Ezra * Hot & Heavy - L...

Ep. 281 - It happened! After Zach's backyard show Eef Barzelay joined us on the podcast to talk about his religious/spiritual journey and about why Journey makes good songs to cover. Afterwards we talk about the text and make a playlist. Check. It. Out. The Playlist * Let’s Get Married - Bleachers * Poison & Wine - The Civil Wars * Sorry Charlie - Clem Snide * Don't Stop Believin' - Clem Snide * A...

Ep. 281 - Matt and Zach welcome in the New Year (several weeks before the actual New Year's). They talk a little about their sabbatical dreams for 2022 and prep you to preach on January 9. The Playlist * Take Me to the River - Talking Heads * Only Love Can Break Your Heart - Neil Young * River - Joni Mitchell * Through the Wire - Kanye West * I'll be there - The Jackson 5 Listen to the full playli...

Ep 280 - We talk a little about the first monthly TVP happy hour, then we get you ready to preach the circumcision of our Lord! Also, songs and weather. The Playlist * This Time Tomorrow - The Kinks * Go Home - Julien Baker * Light On - Maggie Rogers * I See It - The Staple Singers * There Was a Star - The Staple Singers * Immune - Jensen McRae Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: http...

Ep. 278 - Matt and Zach get ready for the arrival of the Santa Claus in the houses of God. Zach over promises perks to patreon subscribers. Also, we get you ready to preach. Merry Christmas from the Vinyl Preacher! The Playlist * Growin' Up - Bruce Springsteen * Once I was Seven Years Old - Ben Schuller * WE ARE - Jon Batiste * I hear them all - Old Crow Medicine Show * Rise - Eddie Veder * The Mo...

Ep. 277 - We're yearning for Coachella 2022. The concert, but more the homework of getting assigned artists to prep for! Then we're prepping for Advent 4. Zach deep dives us into the sociopolitical context of Micah and Matt wrings out some songs for the playlist. Also, join us for our first every Zoom hang sesh/happy hour/listening party on Wednesday, December 15th at 4pm/5pm/6pm/7pm (PST/MST/CST/...

Ep. 276 - We're breaking big news about the podcast today. In 2021 we're launching a Patreon to support the Vinyl Preacher. (https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher) Listen to the pod for more info. Then we're talking about Spotify's wrapped before moving on to Advent 3 and the playlist. The Playlist * Blowin’ in the Wind - Neil Young and Crazy Horse * Blues de Mar - Gabby Moreno * The Stuff of U...

Ep. 275 - Zach is wearing his seasonal fundraising hat, then we get into a conversation on the craft of preaching, particularly in light of the Rittenhouse verdict. Then we get into the texts and the songs. The Playlist * Peace in the Valley - Dawes * Peace in the Valley - Gillian Welch * Down in the Valley - The Head and the Heart * Peace in the Valley - Elvis Pressley * Fire - U2 * Ready Or Not...

Ep. 274 - Matt travels to Colorado for the Vinyl Preacher Productions first event...a Clem Snide House Show. We break it all down and help you get ready for the Advent. The Playlist * Christmas in Prison - John Prine * Hold On - John Lennon * Freedom - Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar * Don’t Bring No Ladder - Clem Snide * Instant Karma - John Lennon * All the Stars - Kendrick Lamar Listen to the...

Ep. 273 - Matt and Zach are together in person for the first time in 3 years! (We didn't record together, but it happened.) Matt preps for his trip to the Clem Snide House Show. We talk about merch and the Velvet Underground before we get into the texts and make a playlist. The Playlist * Roger Ebert - Clem Snide * Last Words - Steve Earle * I’m Waiting For The Man - The Velvet Underground *The En...

Ep. 272 - Zach is stuck at home with a positive COVID test (everyone is fine). We talk a little about the upcoming Clem Snide House show, then we get to the last ordinary Sunday of the year. Turns out it's not that ordinary! The Playlist * That Funny Feeling - Phoebe Bridgers * You Dropped a Bomb on Me - The GAP Band * I’ll be your mirror - Clem Snide * Building Me a Home - Aisea Taimani + Minor I...

Ep. 271 - After weeks of build up, we finally had to get Adam White, Lutheran Campus Pastor at the University of Nebraska and chair of the LuMin Board to join the podcast to talk about vocation. We eventually get to the texts for All Saints and 11/8. Then we talk Foo Fighters, Creed, and make a playlist. Here's a link to Adam's article that we reference: https://churchanew.org/blog/posts/adam-whit...

It's time for our annual episode where Zach sits down with Peter Severson from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-Colorado to consider each of the ballot initiatives this fall in Colorado.

Ep. 270 - This week we're counting down the 5 best bible stories for Halloween before we hit the gospels for Proper 26 and Reformation Sunday. Then we make a playlist. Check. It. Out. Playlist * I remember everything - John Prine * Crossroads - Tracy Chapman (Bandsplain) * Only Children - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit * Cold Heart - Elton John, Dua Lipa * justified - Kacey Musgraves * Freedom - Jo...

Ep. 269 - When you really think about it, the book of Job and Squid Game have an awful lot in common. That, bible, and the music on this week's episode. The Playlist * Blinding Lights - The Weeknd * I’d rather go blind - Etta James * Staring at the Sun - U2 * Love is Blindness - U2 Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IWYcQo3PdMsPmZSXhThUp?si=bd22b8c2...

Ep 268 - Matt reports on his Alanis Morrisette concert experience, Brandi Carlile is aware of the podcast, and Zach continues his home concert preparations. All that and everything you need to preach on October 17. The Playlist * Jews for Jesus Blues - Clem Snide * Sinners, Saints, and Fools - Brandi Carlile * Sweetness Follows - R.E.M. * You’re Welcome - Dwayne Johnson / Lin-Manuel Miranda * All...

Ep. 267 - Only one podcast is good, O Lord...and it's this one! We've got the Reverend Lamont Wells, the director of the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network to talk music, about what is good, and playing spades with Whitney Houston. The Playlist * Everything is Everything - Ms. Lauryn Hill * good 4 u - Olivia Rodrigo * Good - Better than Ezra * Heaven From Here - Joy Oladokun * Good As Hell - Lizzo *...

Ep. 266 - This week on the pod we recap Bishop Eaton's visit to hang out with Matt and St. Mark's in Los Angeles. We'll ask the important question, "Did Matt call her Eazy-E?" Then we get an update on Zach's concert promotion exploits before diving into some tricky texts. Then, the music. The Playlist * Roger Ebert - Clem Snide * Divorce Song - Liz Phair * D-I-V-O-R-I-C-E - Tammy Wynette * You Oug...

Ep. 265 - This week on the pod Matt fanboy's with Sarah Are Speed and her work over at A Sanctified Art! Eventually, we get to the texts and the songs. You can check out A Sanctified Art at www.sanctifiedart.org or on the socials (https://www.facebook.com/sanctifiedart or https://www.instagram.com/sanctifiedart). Remember to use promo code: "thevinylpreacheryesthisistotallyalegitpromocode" The Pla...

Ep. 264 - Matt prepares to preach to Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton! Then we realize you can read Proverbs in the same meter as Cakes', "The Distance." The Playlist Savage - Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyonce Only Child - The Highwomen MGMT “Kids” OneRepublic “Kids” Kim Wilde “Kids in America” Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IWYcQo3PdMsPmZSX...

Ep. 263 - Matt tells you everything you need to know about the recall election in California, there's a new Ralphie in Boulder, and Zach mistook a pair of yeezys for crocs. All that, plus some music and the bible. The Playlist * Who can it be now? - Men at Work * Scott Street - Phoebe Bridgers * Shame, Shame, Shame, - Lake Street Dive * BIGGER - Beyoncé * Stop Making This Hurt - Bleachers * Gangst...

Ep. 262 - Matt and Zach are back and so are students. We've both got some reflections on offering the church to the streaming masses on campus. Then we're talking about Jesus behavior at the table and the power of words and names. Finally, the music. The Playlist * Jane Says - Jane’s Addiction * Name - The Goo Goo Dolls * Hunger Strike - Temple of the Dog * Sunday - Joy Oladokun * Runaway Horses -...