The Vinyl Preacher

Ep. 332 - It's raining in southern California, but we're headed to the desert to take a look at the just released Coachella 2023 line up! Then we get you ready for the second Sunday after Epiphany. The Playlist * “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” - U2 * “I See It” - The Staples Singers * “I Got a Name” - Jim Croce * “Garden Party” - Ricky Nelson * “Jet Song” - West Side Story * “Born Ag...

Ep. 331 - We’ve got a bone to pick with the lectionary script writers about pacing. Why do we pack the circumcision of Jesus, Epiphany, and the Baptism of Jesus into a tight eight days? We talk about all that, the texts for both Epiphany and the Baptism of Jesus, then try to make a playlist while Zach recounts bits from the Weird Al movie. The Playlist * King - Florence + The Machine * Loser - Bec...

Ep. 330 - Finally, an underappreciated liturgical feast lands on a Sunday. We’ve got all the “tips” to help you preach the day and a playlist to listen to on your way to or from worship. The Playlist * Blessings - Chance the Rapper * Blessed - Daniel Caesar * BLOOD. - Kendrick Lamar * Jim Croce, “I Got a Name” * Goo Goo Dolls, “Name” * U2, “New Year’s Day” * Liz Vice, “Refugee King” Listen to the...

Ep. 329 - You’ve been waiting for it. It is the Vinyl Preacher Christmas gift guide! Check out the links below. Then a World Cup update, before we get to the Christmas texts and music. Check. It. Out. https://www.target.com/p/tech-accessory-organizer-heather-gray-made-by-design-8482/ https://firesideoutdoor.com/products/vibe https://www.covenhoven.com/store https://www.instagram.com/companiontheba...

Ep. 328 - We start exploring Matt and Zach's Spotify wrapped, before moving on to a pretty in depth conversation about Advent IV. It's good stuff! The Playlist * Wide Open Spaces - Soccer Mommy * How deep is your love - The Bee Gees * Tall Buildings - Covenhoven * Joseph, Better You Than Me - The Killers feat. Elton John * Josephine - Brandi Carlile * Lavender Haze - Taylor Swift Listen to the ful...

Ep. 327 - We start with a quick World Cup recap before moving on to do some Andor-inspired reflection on the third week of Advent, aka Gaudette Sunday. The Playlist * Prison Grove - Warren Zevon * One Love - Nas * Prisoners - John Denver * Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash * Beautiful Day - U2 * Get Ready - The Temptations Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/p...

Ep. 326 - In a surprising turn of events Matt and Zach wonder whether the revised common lectionary has difficulty understanding and engaging the cultural context of the 2020's. Also, World Cup wrap up and some thoughts on globalization. Also, songs. The Playlist * No Roots - Alice Merton * Thirteen - Big Star * Stuff of Us - Clem Snide * Fire - Bruce Springsteen * Fire - U2 * Fuego - Bomba Estere...

Ep. 326 - After getting ready for the World Cup, it's time to get ready for the Group A Advent readings starting with the ending of Matthew. Quick thoughts and some songs. The Playlist * Pete Seeger, “Study War No More (Down by the Riverside)” * Burna Boy, “Alone” * The Fugees, “Ready or Not” * Florence and the Machine, "Drumming Song" * K'NAAN, "Wavin' Flag" * Sia, “Bring Night” Listen to the ful...

Ep. 325 - This podcast dares to do the things other preaching podcasts don't. For instance, we talked about the World Cup with Zach's friend Ewen. If you need help dealing with the ethical dilemmas created by the even and/or you want to look smart at World Cup watch parties this is the episode for you. Full disclosure, there's no substantive preaching talk in this episode. Check out Revolution Run...

Ep. 324 - We talk about how the elections went (in a thoroughly non-partisan way) and give our local Lutheran Advocacy offices a scorecard. Spoilers: Peter Severson got a C. Then we get on to Matt’s least favorite week in the liturgical year…Christ the King. It’s thoughtful and we nearly get through it without Matt reliving a traumatic seminary experience. Also, good music. The Playlist * Here Com...

Ep. 323 - We get into the complexities of affordable housing in Los Angeles and grant funding. There’s a deep dive into the wikipedia page for Milky Way’s. There’s an extended music section. Of course, we get you ready to preach another ‘Fire Good, But Also Bad Sunday.’ The Playlist * Island In The Sun - Weezer * Cut Your Hair - Pavement * We Can Be Together - Jefferson Airplane * Whole Lot of Sha...

Ep. 322 - Zach finished the Rings of Power and has some questions. We the hit on the House of the Dragon before we make our way to the texts and the songs. The Playlist * I know where it's at - All Saints * Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me for Me) - Blessid Union of Souls * Live and Die - The Avett Brothers * U2 - Get Out of Your Own Way (Kendrick Beatitudes) * Drake - Know Yourself (“running through th...

Ep. 321 - This was supposed to be a quick episode with a hot take on House of Dragons. Instead we really got into on how you measure church success. So, take a listen to that before you get to the dragons and the texts and the songs. The Playlist * Short People - Randy Newman * Sleep on the Floor - The Lumineers * Wasted Days - John Mellencamp & Bruce Springsteen * I wish - Skee-Lo * Tax Man - The...

Ep. 320 - Zach drove a school bus! That's the big news, but we also give you an MLB Playoff Preview in the only way TVP can before we get to the texts and the songs. The Playlist * Give it away - Red Hot Chili Peppers * I'm so humble - Lonely Island * Running on empty - Jackson Browne * Humble Quest - Maren Morris * Humble - Audrey Assad * HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar Listen to the full playlist over...

Ep. 319 - This week we really bring the pop culture connections to the bible: Jacob as Loki, Dr. Claw as the unjust judge, and we give you a sermon title for free! All that and Zach realizes that Mickey Rourke looks like Bruce Springsteen sings. The Playlist * Nose on the Grindstone - Tyler Childers * Grinding all my life - Nipsey Hussle * What’s my name? - Rihanna with Drake * What’s your name? -...

Peter Severson from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Colorado joins Zach for another edition of Pod Bless America. Peter walks us through this fall's ballot propositions and amendments and we spend a little time learning another Colorado state symbol...the Colorado State Fish! Find the LAM-Colorado Voter Guide at...http://rmselca.org/ColoradoBallot2022. Happy Voting!

Ep. 318 - I mean, Zach, got a new iPhone, so that's a pretty big deal. Also, we talk about the major dermatological issues of the ancient near east. And, of course, the music. The Playlist * New Test Leper - R.E.M. * Skin and Bone - Cage the Elephant * Love will keep us together - Captain and Tennille * Wash Away - Joe Purdy * Change Clothes - Jay-Z * Praise You - Fatboy Slim Listen to the full pl...

Ep. 317 - Matt and Zach talk about their local papers before getting you ready to preach the first Sunday in October, and give you some lovely songs to listen to on your way to or from worship this week. The Playlist * Faith - George Michaels * Mean Mr Mustard - The Beatles * Fake Plastic Trees - Radiohead * Pop Song 89 - R.E.M. * The Seed 2.0 - The Roots * When I look at the world - U2 Listen to...

Ep. 316 - Matt's COVID isolation is the perfect opportunity for him to catch up on tv and to talk about the bible and make a playlist. The Playlist * Hunger Strike - Temple of the Dog * Money, Money, Money - ABBA * You Dropped A Bomb On Me - The Gap Band * Wildfire - Watchhouse * Lay Lady Lay - Bob Dylan * Put a Little Love in Your Heart - Jackie DeShannon * Chaise Lounge - Wet Leg Listen to the f...

Ep. 315 - Heat waves, wedding inspired liturgical conversation, and what would our weddings look like now? All that, then the texts and the songs to get you ready for Sunday, September 18, 2022. The Playlist * Idioteque - Radiohead * Cuyahoga - R.E.M. * Rich Girl - Lake Street Dive * Tell the Truth - Jon Batiste * Little Lies - Fleetwood Mac * Lie to Me - Johnny Lang Listen to the full playlist ov...

Ep. 314 - Zach had a good sermon and Matt had a great show with the Killers. We talk about that, some classic texts, and make a playlist. The Playlist * Talkin’ Out Da Side of Ya Neck - Dem Franchize Boyz * California Stars - Wilco * Graceland Too - Phoebe Bridgers * Fire in the Bone - The Killers * I shall be released - The Brothers and Sisters * The Boys of Summer - First Aid Kit Listen to the f...

Ep. 313 - Faithful to our name we spend the first part of the pod talking about our approach to music criticism and biblical criticism. Then we get you ready to preach on some poetic texts. Plus, good songs. The Playlist * Good Life - Kanye West * Piece of My Heart - Janice Joplin * Future People - Alabama Shakes * This Land is Your Land - Woody Guthrie, Sharon Jones * Human - The Killers West Hil...

Ep. 312 - It's Holy Week on campus and ordinary season in the pulpit. We talk about the Covenhoven house show and get you ready to preach in the dog days of August. The Playlist * Philadelphia Freedom - Elton John * Streets of Philadelphia - Waxahatchee * Giants - Covenhoven * Streets of Philadelphia - Bruce Springsteen * Humble - Kendrick Lamar * Crowded Table - The Highwomen Listen to the full p...

Ep. 311 - Who will star in Sing 3? Did Bono win an Oscar for his role in Sing 2? On this week's episode we ask all the important questions before we get to the texts and some excellent tunes for the weekend. The Playlist * Stand - R.E.M. * San Luis - Gregory Alan Isakov * Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked - Cage The Elephant * Bones - Soccer Mommy * The Bones - Maren Morris w/ Hozier * Stand Up Comedy...

Ep. 310 - We check in a little on the goings on at churchwide assembly before a report from Zach's backpacking trip, then onto the texts! The Playlist * Nothing Left to Be - Covenhaven * Fire and the Flood - Vance Joy * Western Wind - Carly Rae Jepsen * If I had a Hammer - Pete Seeger * Boy - The Killers * Father and Son - Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: ht...