The Vinyl Preacher

Ep. 423 - Spotify wrapped is here and Zach wants Spotify to deliver a lifetime wrapped on his death bed. This is a good idea. Also, Matt sat in the LA Clippers Fan Wall and reviews the experience. Finally, we talk about some solid texts and vibes for Advent 2. Check. It. Out.   The Playlist Josiah & the Bonnevilles - You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive Beyonce - Texas Hold ‘Em Kendrick Lamar - Rei...

Ep. 422 - We’ve got substantive takes on Kendrick Lamar’s new album and its theological and religious dimensions. It’s serious! Then we get you ready for Advent. Check. It. Out.  The Playlist For Months Now (III) - Madi Diaz with Lizzie McAlpine You - Radiohead Small Changes - Michael Kiwanuka luther - Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA Instant Karma! - John Lennon and Yoko Ono Luckiest Man in the World...

Ep. 421 - Matt's worried about the cold. We talk a little St Mark's Anniversary Party, then Matt has classic Christ the King Sunday rants and a Tolkien rant. So, check. it. out. The Playlist King of Birds - R.E.M. Voices - Tusse All These Things That I’ve Done - The Killers Black Panther - Kendrick Lamar The People - Common The Gift - Beyonce ⁠Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify⁠ . ⁠Be...

Ep. 420 - Matt provides a sincere and healthy approach to being a human after last week, Zach takes drastic action on the internet, and Jesus says, “Our pets’ heads are falling off.” The Playlist Earfquake - Tyler the Creator Let’s go crazy - Prince Screaming Infidelities - Dashboard Confessional It's the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine) - R.E.M. Stand by me -  Ben E. King Wild God...

Ep. 419 - It's our election day episode full of joy and optimism...well, we do celebrate the Dodgers winning. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Hope the High Road - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit A Dios Le Pido - Juanes Season of the Sticks - Noah Kahan Oil - Gorillaz featuring Stevie Nicks Money for Nothing - Dire Straits From Small Things - Bruce Springsteen Listen to the full playlist over on the Spo...

Ep. 418 - It’s a Game 4 World Series post-game show, but don’t worry. Our baseball analysis centers around Back to the Future and we start talking about the texts before too long. From there we have more genuine and sincerely held thoughts on the texts, with a brief and related detour into Agatha All Along. Then the songs. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Dig, Lazarus, Dig - Nick Cave and the Bad Seed...

Ep. 417 - Matt reports back on a trip to see Joni Mitchell at the Hollywood Bowl. The guys reflect on their experiences as life-long Dodgers fans before getting to sincere and possibly profound thoughts on the Reformation and the texts. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Revolution 1 - The Beatles Free - Clem Snide 24 Frames - Jason Isbell Shine - Joni Mitchell Something More Than Free - Jason Isbell A...

Ep. 416 - Late pod again this week, but we'll be back at our regularly scheduled time (ish) next week! The Playlist King of Birds - R.E.M. Wrecking Ball - Waxahatchee (Gillian Welch Cover) Hashtag - Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Joni Mitchell -  Glory - common, john legend Gotta serve somebody - Bob Dylan Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon!  Matt...

Ep. 414 - We missed an episode! We talk about why. Then we get to some texts with sharp edges. Check it out.  The Playlist Change - Big Thief Air Show Disaster - Clem Snide / Eef Barzley Colorado - The Flying Burrito Brothers Country Mile - U2 God Loves Everyone - Leon Bridges Kyrie - Mr. Mister Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon!  Matt Keadle is the...

Ep. 412: We've got Zach's report from an ordination, some spicy listener mail, and we figured out where children's sermons come from! Check it out. 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 lives near Harvest Records in Asheville, North Ca...

Ep. 411 - Gotcha. It's just that we ended up talking about how baseball is a good metaphor for life and that seems like where we should have ended the pod. We kept going anyway. Check it out. The Playlist Wristwatch - MJ Lenderman My Name Is - Eminem Burial at Sea - Tucker Zimmerman featuring Big Thief Name - Goo Goo Dolls Wildfire - Watchhouse CSNY - Teach Your Children Listen to the full pla...

Ep. 410 - Zach was on the road preaching and received some constructive criticism of his children's sermon. After a few thoughts on Descendents: Code Red we get on to the texts where we find Jesus receiving some constructive criticism! Last, the music and some thoughts on the Oasis Reunion Tour.  The Playlist Taste - Sabrina Carpenter Still Strangers Sometimes - Dawes Don’t Look Back in Anger...

Ep. 409 - There was preaching and music at the Democratic National Convention. We talk about that, answer some listener mail, and talk about some gluten free texts. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Near Wild Heaven - R.E.M. Closer - Tegan and Sara Heartless - Kanye Inside Out - Eve6 Upside Down - Diana Ross Come Together - The Beatles Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Become a Vinyl Pr...

Ep. 408 - We finish carb loading the bread texts. Finally. The Playlist The River Knows Your Name - John Hiatt Free - clem snide Morning Zoo - ratboys Gotta Serve Somebody - Bob Dylan The Sign - Ace of Base We’ll Never Turn Back - Mavis Staples 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 M...

Ep. 407 - Remarkably we squeeze a thorough investigation of the modern olympic movement, in depth bible study, and comprehensive review of popular music into one 20 minute episode. You're welcome. The Playlist Our House - Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young Good Luck, Babe! - Chapelle Roan Joker Lips - MJ Lenderman Drink Water - Jon Batiste Come to my window - Melissa Etheridge Come and get your l...

Ep. 406 - You thought we were gonna miss a week?! You thought wrong!!! The Playlist DNCE, “Cake By The Ocean” Leon Bridges, “Peaceful Place” Michael Kiwanuka, “Rest” Helado Negro, “I just wanna wake up with you” The Lumineers, “Sleep on the Floor” Tom Petty, “Time to Move On” Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon!  Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark&#3...

Ep. 405 - Zach has some really important questions about a recent Amazon Prime show, My Lady Jane. Then we get around to asking what is this? Last, we ask, "Is this a DMB podcast now?" The Playlist Kacey Musgraves, “Too Good to be True” Tim H “Well’s Running Dry” Danny Elfman, “What’s this?” Phil Collins, “I Wish It Would Rain Down” JAY-Z & Kanye, “No Church in the Wild” Dave Matthew...

Ep. 404 - Matt reviews Summerfest in Milwaukee. What could be a better entry to the first of five weeks of bread texts than a trip to Brew City!? The Playlist Wednesday, “Feast of Snakes” Sierra Farrell, “American Dreaming” MJ Lenderman, “She’s Leaving You” Kacey Musgraves, “breadwinner” Bread, “Everything I Own” Vince Guaraldi Trio, “Thanksgiving Theme” Dave Matthews Band , “Cortez the Killer” Li...

Ep. 403 - We talk about breaking news (from a month ago) regarding one of the most popular rock bands in the world (from a couple of decades ago)! You can always count on TVP to bring the most relevant music/bible/pop culture news! Then Jesus is back on a boat! The Playlist Hamilton (Leslie Odom Jr & Lin-Manuel Miranda), “Non-Stop” Michael Kiwanuka, “Rest” The Highwomen, “Crowded Table” Heart,...

Ep. 402 - We've got some listener mail, youth gathering fashion talk, and a story where a severed head ends up in the hands of a child. The Playlist U2, “Salome” Jenny Lewis, “Head Underwater” Carrie Newcomer, “The Plumb Line” Yeah Yeah Yeahs, “Heads Will Roll” Charli xcx, Lorde, “The girl, so confusing version with lorde” Deja Vu (But Worse) - The Gregory Brothers, “Weird Al” Yankovic Listen...

Ep. 401 - We gotta talk about the Shibumi Shade, beaches, and how difficult it is to go home again. The Playlist Stand - R.E.M. Hot & Heavy - Lucy Dacus Hometown Blues - Steve Earle My hometown - Bruce Springsteen Dirt Off Your Shoulder - JAY-Z Time to Move On - Tom Petty Listen to the playlist on Spotify! Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Chu...

Ep. 400 - It's our 400th episode, but no big deal. We celebrate with a sleepy episode to get you ready for your summer dreams. The Playlist Heaven is a place on earth - Belinda Carlisle I’m only sleeping - the Beatles Dream a little dream - Cass Elliott Daughter - Pearl Jam Break on Through (To the Other Side) - The Doors Otherside - Red Hot Chili Peppers MisterWives - Other Side Listen to the...

Ep. 399 - Summer time is here! Zach made a pilgrimage (?) to Darius Rucker Boulevard. Then we've got a text about boats. Finally, Zach can relate to Jesus in a nautical way. The Playlist “Who Do You Think You Are,” Lake Street Dive “Storm,” José Gonzáles “Break on Through to the Other Side” - The Doors “The Other Side,” SZA & Justin Timberlake You have bought yourself a boat - MJ Lenderman...

Ep. 398 - We’ve gotta talk a little Acolyte before we enter a summer of agrarian parables. Also, shout out to the dads and grads. The Playlist Inside Out - Eve6 I am like a bird - Nelly Furtado Sparrow - big thief From Small Things - Bruce Springsteen All Your’n - Tyler Childers La Bas(e) - Cafe Tacvba Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon!  Matt Keadle...

Ep. 397 - Just a couple of chill biblical readings for the chill summer season. Or not. The Playlist Summer Breeze - Seals and Crofts A Church Not Made With Hands - The Waterboys He Was My Brother - Simon & Garfunkel The Swimming Song - Loudon Wainwright III Breakdown - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers The mother - Brandi Carlile Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify . Become a Vinyl...