The Vinyl Preacher

Bruce released a new single so we called up Rick Fry, Springsteen super fan and ELCA pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church in San Diego, to talk about it. The Playlist * Everything I have - Bread * Thirteen - Bedouin, Waxahatchee, Hooray for the Riff Raff * Secret Garden - Bruce * letter to you - bruce * the letter - box tops * take a letter, maria - rb greaves * letter to the free - common * factor...

Ep. 211 - Empanadas, the gold standard, herd immunity, and COVID task forces; this week we cover it all. Also, the bible: Jesus talks about debt and Yahweh wipes out the Egyptian army. The Playlist * I Go To My Heart - The Avett Brothers * Miles Away - Josh Ritter * Never Going Back Again - Fleetwood Mac * I'm ready - Black Pumas * My own soul's warning - The Killers * Starting over - Chris Staple...

Ep. 210 - Our states on fire, we've had camping adventures, and we talk about the "illegitimate priest" in Michigan. Then God straight up murders tons of Egyptian children. So, super chill. The Playlist * Harmony Hall - Vampire Weekend * Halloween - Phoebe Bridgers * Persona Non Grata - Bright Eyes * The Killers featuring KD Lang - Lightning Fields * As we ran - The National Parks * Dinner and Dia...

Ep 209: Did you say you wanted sincere college football information? Well, either way, I guess we're going to give to you. Also we talk about Jesus doing some rebuking of our rebuking and Moses takes his shoes off. Playlist * Trap Queen - Fetty Wap * Can't Deny It - Nate Dogg, featuring Fabolous * California Dreamin' - The Mamas and the Papas * Set My Soul on Fire - The War and Treaty * JA ARA E -...

Episode 208: Don't worry everything is going to be fine on campus. Genesis gets tied up too cleanly. Oh yeah, Zach takes on clickbait pastor...Carey Nieuwhof. Finally, Warrior Nun hot takes. Playlist * Long Way from Home - The Lumineers * Say My Name - Destiny's Child * Moon in the Water - Dawes * O-o-h Child - Nina Simone * When You Believe - Shoshana Bean, Cynthia Erivo, Stephen Schwartz * Bitte...

Ep. 207 - We've got another edition of Scriptures on Skateboards. We talk about what metrics you actually use for scheduling socially distanced event. Then it turns out that Joseph and the gang have their own pandemic-like problems to deal with. Also, Jesus is a jerk to the syro-phoenician woman. The Playlist: Come a little bit closer - Jay & the Americans Under the Table - Fiona Apple Castle Down...

Ep 206: Despite what you may have heard, it turns out Jesus does not actually walk on the water. We also talk about our outdoor adventures and Zach disses Tswift. Check. It. Out. The Playlist: Break on Through - The Doors Whole New Mess - Angel Olsen The Climb Back - J. Cole Cardigan - Taylor Swift Find your way back - Beyoncé Losing the plot - Alanis Morissette Coat of Many Colors - Emmylou Harri...

Ep. 205: We talk sk8ting, the multicultural church, Jacob wrestling at the Jabbok, loaves, and fishes. The Playlist My Back Pages - The Byrds Tights on my boat - The Chicks Nightswimming - R.E.M. Sleep at night - The Chicks The Wrestler - Bruce Springsteen Name - Goo Goo Dolls Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IdvqCIHHHdf9bsw9bAHVK?si=X8Xd9oS1Spqgd...

Ep. 204: We with a deep dive into the dynamics of multiracial churches in the United States. Then we get on to the texts where it's clear that Fauci is a total Laban. We end with the music. The Playlist Fish and Whistle - John Prine Mean Mr. Mustard - The Beatles Mustard - Strawberry Milk Cult Pearls - Indie. Arie Seven Bridges Road - The Eagles Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes Seven Spanish...

Ep. 203 - Things seem real bad, but I guess you still gotta preach on Sunday. The Playlist Righteous Man - Kristina Murray Jacob's Ladder - Huey Lewis and the News off of Fore! Don't bring no ladder - Clem Snide The Seed (2.0) - The Roots Sowing the Seeds of Love - Tears for Fears Jacob's Ladder - Bruce Springsteen Elevation - U2 Listen to the full playlist over on Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...

Ep. 202 - Matt and Zach have returned home after their corona virus road trip. They reflect on the hopelessness of the long winter that is already here, discouragement at mask wearing across the country, and they connect the siege of Leningrad to the Parable of the Sower. The Playlist: Like a Prayer - madonna dirty paws - of monsters and men rocky ground - bruce history repeats - brittany howard b...

Ep. 201: Matt has returned from the biggest little city in the world. Maybe your heavy burden is all those material possessions you've been carrying around? Also the Yoke of Christ is built for two. The Playlist: All we got - Chance the Rapper featuring Kanye and the Chicago Children's Choir Electric Relaxation - A Tribe Called Quest Boomin - Teyana Taylor (featuring Missy Elliot and Future) The K...

Ep. 200: We did it. We made it to 200 episodes! To celebrate we talk about the life and times of the most interested rostered leader in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Also, the texts. The Playlist Femme Fatal - The Velvet Underground - the banana album Talk about the Passion - R.E.M. - Murmur Crazy in love - Beyonce - Dangerously in Love Do you want more?!!!??! - The Roots Listen to t...

Ep. 199: We talk about foreshadowing and roadtrips and music. The Playlist B.I.B.L.E. - GZA, Liquid Swords (1995) recorded in RZA's basement. Sparrow - Simon and Garfunkel - Wednesday morning, 3am (1964) Loose change - the highwomen Black Messiah - D'Angelo Listen to the full playlist over on Spotify Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Pa...

Ep. 198: For real, this episode is pretty real. We talk about race in America from LA to Boulder to 18th century Boston. These texts will preach, friends. Check it out. The Playlist Too Bad I have to destroy you now - Kid Cudi I wish I knew how it would feel to be free - Nina Simone Hurricane - Bob Dylan What's going on (the album) - Marvin Gaye https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0htqd4X0foXNXCujTv...

Ep. 197: Evidentially Elizabeth Eaton is the only person preaching in the ELCA this weekend. Therefore, we recorded a podcast just for her. Also, we talk about the origins of Trinity Sunday and what opposing Arianism looks like in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. The Playlist: Too much - Ro James featuring Miguel We will live for ages - Hjaltalin The Body Electric - Hurray for the Riff...

It's Pentecost or WhitSunday. Red or white: you decide. We've got a new episode of the Preach-a-Bulls. We talk about the Acts 2, the John texts, and the Psalm. In the end, a playlist. The Playlist I don't sleep, I dream - R.E.M. Fire - Waxahatchee Be Afraid - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit My Lady's on Fire - Ty Segall Sirius - The Alan Parsons Project Days like this - Kenny Lattimore Present Tense...

Ep 195 - Zach helps Matt understand why there's an "eternal flame" in the St. Mark's sanctuary. We do some Zoom help desk and should we be praying for first responders? Also, we talk about the ascension in Acts. Jesus going all the way up! The Playlist Worth It - Haley Heynderickx Slow Burn - Mountain Man (covering Kasey Musgraves) Get down with it - Little Richard Rocket Man - Elton John Hands to...

Ep 194 - It turns out we've all gone back to seminary. We're taking guitar classes at the Old Town School of Folk Music. We're turning into foodies and money is not plentiful. Also, Zach gets you ready for the return of the Bundesliga. The Playlist I am the walrus - the beatles Mo Money Mo Problems - The Notorious B.I.G. Oom Sha La La - Haley Heynderickx just the two of us - Rhinnan Giddens Into t...

Ep. 193 - Just like Dennis Rodman, Matt needs a vacation from the lectionary in the middle of the season. We talk about the stoning of Stephen (and Dennis), John 14, and we make a playlist. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Show me the way - peter frampton sea of love - the national st stephen - the grateful dead work it - missy elliot like a rolling stone - bob dylan it'll all work out - phoebe bridge...

Ep. 192 - Lots to talk about including; bidets, coachella documentaries, the bulls' last dance, sourdough, and, of course, sheep. Oh yeah, music. Fiona Apple's new album is perfect (according to Pitchfork) and perfect for this Sunday. Check. It. Out. The Playlist: Fetch the Bolt Cutters - Fiona Apple (I Want to Join A) Biker Gang - The Magnetic Fields Sheep - Mt. Joy Belly of the Beast - Mandolin...

Ep 191 - We debrief the crazy resurrection experience that was the Triduum Project. Updates on our quarantine lives before we talk about the road to Emmaus and make a playlist. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Walk a Lonely Road - The Magnetic Fields Forever Just Beyond - Clem Snide All Mirrors - Angel Olsen Drive to the Ocean - Michael Stipe The Wanderer - U2 and Johnny Cash Fire and Rain - James Tay...

Ep. 190 - You know Tyra from places like the big stage at the national youth gathering! We're dropping a surprise episode where we interview Tyra and debut her new single, "Born to Reign." Listen to the track at: https://soundcloud.com/tyralucia/born-to-reign Check out Tyra on the interwebs: https://www.instagram.com/tyralucia/ https://www.facebook.com/tyra.dennis https://soundcloud.com/tyralucia...

Ep. 189 - We were part of a really cool project: a 54 hour live stream vigil during the three days. This is "live" from our hour on The Triduum Project. We talk Easter 2 and make a playlist. Check it out. The Playlist: Kanye West, “Love Lockdown” R.E.M., “Leave” Kendrick Lamar, “How Much A Dollar Cost” Blessid Union of Souls, “I Believe” U2, “Breathe” Summer’s End - John Prine Caravan of Fools - J...

Ep: 188 - Another in our series of episodes that may be too hot for the internet. Matt and Zach talk about virtual communion, bishops, and, eventually, preaching Easter from the comfort of your own home. Of course, there's a playlist. Check. It. Out. The Playlist: St. Cloud - Waxahatchee Some Ghost - Clem Snide Is it true? - Tame Impala I Feel the Earth Move - Carole King All Shook Up - Elvis Pres...