The Vinyl Preacher

Ep. 448 - It's Pentecost. Can the vinyl preachers find a natural segue between boat talk and the festival day? There's only one way to find out... The Playlist Fire - Waxahatchee Mountain Language - Fust You have bought yourself a boat - MJ Lenderman Sing a Song - Earth, Wind, and Fire We didn’t start the fire - Billy Joel Fire - U2 Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Become...

Ep. 447 - We check in on a bit of local Colorado history in the making before getting to an excellent text or two.  The Playlist It’s the end of the world as we know it (and i feel fine) - R.E.M. Little Earthquakes - Tori Amos Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going on Eyes on the prize - Mavis Staples Eyes on the Prize - Springsteen Eyes on the Prize - Sweet Honey Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotif...

Ep. 446 - Eurovision wrapped up and we talk about it. Then we talk about close personal friend of the podcast, Pope Leo XIV. Then we get to a pretty good acts text. Check it out. The Playlist Gardening at Night - R.E.M.   Dancing in the Dark - Lucy Dacus What’s His Name - Fust Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon!  Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark&#...

Ep. 445 - We've got a fairly deep dive into the first nine episodes of Andor Season 2. Then we're onto two texts about belonging, before we close with the music. The Playlist Radio Free Europe - R.E.M. Neon Moon - Kacey Musgraves and Brooks & Dunn Weak - Vintage Culture Heart of Gold - Fiona Apple Heat Wave - Glass Animals House of the Rising Sun - The Animals Listen to the full playli...

Ep. 444 - Caleb Crainer is back as the Vinyl Preacher Senior Eurovision Correspondent to help us get ready for next week's song contest. New this year we've got the Vinyl Children on the pod and they have hot takes! If you're here for the bible, don't worry. Matt artfully ties it all together in the end. Remember that if you mention "Milkshake Man" in your sermon this wee...

Ep. 443 - We start with some sports balls, Star Wars, Doctor Who, and other random odds and ends. Then its on to two stories about transformations. Last, the songz. The Playlist The Way - Fastball Blinding Lights - The Weeknd with Rosalia Follow You Down - The Gin Blossoms  Duel of the Faiths - John Williams Catch (these fists) - Wetleg Breakfast at Tiffanys - Deep Blue Something Listen to the ful...

Ep. 442 - We start with some thoughts on Pope Francis, JD Vance's version of Catholicism, and American sectarianism. Then we've got an in depth look at Easter 2 including observations on lying thomas, witnessing, and locked doors. Finally, the jamz. The Playlist See You Again - Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth The Stranger at My Door - Brandi Carlisle  Surrender - Mumford and Sons Breath...

 Ep. 441 - We get started with some talk about a tv show from seven years ago before we hit flogging and social media marketing. Then we've got a pretty in depth conversation on both the gospel options for Easter. Check it out. Hoppy Easter everybody. The Playlist Dancing in the Club - MJ Lenderman / This is Lorelei What a Fool Believes - The Doobie Brothers Running with the Wolves - AURORA Runner...

Ep. 440 - It's finally here...the great Severance debate. Check it out. The Playlist Bara Badu Bastu - KAJ Fall on Me - R.E.M.  Taxman - The Beatles Rain in the River - Bruce Springsteen Everybody's Trying to Figure Me Out - HAIM Windmills of Your Mind - Mel Torme Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon!  Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's...

Ep. 439 - We start by talking about the role of religion and morals in response to Ezra Klein’s latest podcast. We tease some Severance before getting into the last normal Sunday before Holy Week. Oh yeah, we also do a little complete unknown recap. Check. It. Out.  The Playlist Mountain Language - Fust Maggie’s Farm - Bob Dylan Gateleg - Fust It Ain’t Me, Babe - Joan Baez Man gave names to all th...

Ep. 438 -  We check in on Severance midway through the season, then we get you ready to keep making your way through Lent. The Playlist Relationship - HAIM Return of the Grievous Angel - Gram Parsons The Great Beyond - R.E.M.  I will follow - U2 The Giver - Chappell Roan Lauren Daigle Rescue Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon!  Matt Keadle is the past...

Ep. 437 - Matt ran the LA Marathon! We talk about that for a little too long before we get into the text and Zach's newest love, Fust. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Spangled - Fust Burnin’ For You - Blue Oyster Cult The Distance - CAKE Cheap Thrill - Sia Garden of Eden - Lady Gaga If Only I could Wait - Bon Iver Gardening at Night - R.E.M. Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Becom...

Ep. 436 - Matt’s running the LA Marathon. We do a little prestige TV and Dune talk. Then the texts and the tunes, b’ys.  The Playlist Foxes in the Snow - Jason Isbell Call it Dreaming - Iron & Wine Chickens in Love - Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes The Blackout - U2 All the Stars - Kendrick Lamar, SZA Counting Stars - One Republic A Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody T...

Ep. 435 - REM reunited! MJ Lenderman concert review! The Rocky film set in the ancient near east! Check. It. Out. The Playlist Ain’t Too Proud to Beg - The Temptations Poor Wayfaring Stranger - Pete Seegar Born on a Train - The Magnetic Fields Pretty persuasion - rem Fragile - sting The wanderer - johnny cash & u2 Vertigo - u2 Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Become a Vinyl Pr...

Ep. 434 - We make legitimate connections between the apple tv series, Severance, and the theological basis of the podcast. This is why this podcast exists. The Playlist Shiny Happy People - Really Excellent Men Our House - Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young Dreams - Fleetwood  Mac Temporary - yolo People watching - Sam Fender Caamp - let things go Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . B...

Ep. 433 The Playlist Closer - The Chainsmokers, Halsey One Cup of Coffee / Judge Not - Sublime Don’t Judge Me - Janelle Monae Unknown Brother - The Black Keys  Jolene - Beyonce Pink Pony Club - Chapelle Roan Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon!  Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris r...

Ep. 432 - Matt's buying tickets to kendrick show. The Playlist Enjoy the silence The One I Love - Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit Green green rocky road - hooray Halftime - kdot Get our of your own way - U2 kendrick Offor blessing - brighter days Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon!  Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Camp...

Ep. 431 - It’s a big week in our corner of the universe. We’ve gotta talk about the Grammys and the rise and fall of Dawes. Also, some stuff on Musk attacking Lutherans. Then we spend some time on the closing of the House for All Sinners and Saints. All that before we get to the texts and the music.  The Playlist The Boot Song - Angela Autumn The Luckier You Get - American Aquarium  I Love L.A. -...

Ep. 430 -  We’ve got some reaction to the Rt. Rev. Budde’s sermon that asks President Trump to be merciful. Then Matt’s starting to become an Ezra Klein guy. We’ve got some Super Bowl talk, the Powerpoint Presentation of our Lord, and the songs. The Playlist I knew you were trouble - Taylor Swift Not like us - Kendrick Lamar  Fall on me - R.E.M. Old Man - Neil Young Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonde...

Ep. 429 - Matt and Zach spent the weekend at the theater and they’re ready to talk about it! Then we’ve got a pair of stories about how great these speeches were, but not actually a copy of the speeches themselves. Of course.  The Playlist This Year - Mountain Goats Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac Good - Better than Ezra Come together - beatles Letter to the Free - Common letter to the free Talkin...

Ep. 428 - We get an update on life in Los Angeles a week into the fires. Zach quotes Vaclav Havel. Matt tells a story about his wedding. We offer TVP wedding packages. Then music and texts.  The Playlist Solsbury Hill - Peter Gabriel Celebration - Kool and the Gang Red Wine Supernova - Chappell Roan Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Seger Water into Wine - The Dave Matthews Band Call it Dreaming - Ir...

Ep. 427 - We're back from holiday travels and Matt's reporting live from the latest in climate crisis disasters. On the other side we've got good texts. Check. It. Out. The Playlist The River Knows Your Name - John Hiatt Dancing In The Flames - The Weeknd The Garden - Sierra Ferrell  Mavis Staples  Voices Carry - Til Tuesday Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Become a Vinyl Preacher...

Ep. 426 - This week we’ve got an 80’s/early 90’s themed pair of texts and some Vinyl Preacher Recommendations to get you through the holidays. Check. It. out. The Playlist White Christmas - The Drifters We are young - fun. Young Blood - Noah Kahan Growin’ Up - Bruce Springsteen Growing Up - The Linda Lindas  boy - The Killers Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Become a Vinyl Preache...

Ep. 425 - We talk about everything, and I mean everything, you need to be properly prepared for Advent 4 and Christmas Eve. All that and some songs and some light Skeleton Crew talk. Check. It. Out.  The Playlist Sugar in the Tank - Julien Baker and TORRES Born For Loving You - Big Thief Clock Keeps Ticking - Bonny Doon Hello - Adele Blessings on Blessings - Anthony Brown Alright - Kendrick Lamar...

Ep. 424 - It’s a late night on the Vinyl Preacher night. We’ve got stories of Christmas parades, Christmas programs, and Christmas parades all gone wrong. Most importantly we get into the details of whether you might get an equine DUI this holiday season. Check. It. Out. (and the texts and excellent songs) The Playlist Didn’t Know What I Was In For - Better Oblivion Community Center Swimming - Ang...