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Ringside crashes Concordia Seminary Symposium at St. Louis once again to have great conversations with our favorite teachers of the church. We talk with Dr. David Schmitt about the preaching task and cultivating relationship, experiencing the Word as a preacher, and the power of saying the same thing. Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lut…

Yes, the boys are at the bar in St. Louis once again. This time we discuss politics, reimagining the “two kingdoms”, and a preacher’s identity in the current culture. As always there was more to apologize for with Ross around. Guests: Graham Glover, The Rise of Integralism and Why Lutherans Should Resist It Dennis Matyas, Embodied Superintendence: …

Topics: What makes a good bar Ross solves the Problem of Evil Take up your cross? Making meaning out of suffering Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?host…

Another cult classic wedding episode where Ringside is LIVE! Reflecting on the meaning of a Christian wedding, elements of a bad wedding (yes, DJ that’s you), and Joel’s mom and dad spill all the secrets. Congratulations to Henry and Merrill Hess! Guests: Henry and Merrill Hess Sam Hess Dennis and Leslie Hess Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com G…

Guest: Rev. Andrew Preus, Trinity Lutheran New Haven Camp Trinity Academy Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN RINGSIDE HOLY…

TOPICS: College-age ministry challenges University upholding the Word of God Theology in math class? RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Guests: Rev. James Hopkins, First Lutheran Church of Boston Rev. Graham Glover…

TOPICS: Why does Peter sink in the water? How to read the Bible: Hermeneutics God wants us to laugh! RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Luthera…

TOPICS: Reflections of a Pastor’s Kid Jiu Jitsu and Catechism The Spiritual Side of Sport Good and Bad Community of Church Guest: Kirk Bauer Vicar at Christ Lutheran Church in LA Student at Concordia University, Irvine RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGM…

TOPICS: Call an organization to repentance? Annual Bureaucratic Complaints What should your congregation know about Church politics? “Day of the Lord” is now RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org t…

Listen to this incredible story of from Ringside Guest Zamzama ZZ Safi, who escaped torture and death as a young girl in Afghanistan, eventually aided the US military against the Taliban, and continues to praise God for His protection through the darkest times in her life.

TOPICS: Hollywood on strike Is Jesus for Unions? AI Art RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows,…

Ringside didn't ever know what they were missing before Tyler. A discussion on the power of our Youth AND the young Intern's FIRST bell ringing and apology list from the Ringside Classics: Episode 4 and Episode 8. Episode 4: Andy Warhol's Christianity to Creamation to Out of Control: https://radiopublic.com/ringside-preachers-G7q39E/s1!8346a Episod…

TOPICS: Wedding rings Declaration of Independence: content and context iPhones: savior or downfall? RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran…

TOPICS: Titanic Implosion and Space Tours “American” Church vs. Roman Church TikTok Christians are better than Ross The Alien Distraction RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Gra…

TOPICS: Beauty of Dead Language Teaching Trivia Not Theology Women don’t let Women become Pastors GUEST: Cindy Koch cindykochwrites.com and cindykoch.substack.com Books: Woman, Daughter, Once Upon a Curse is COMING SOON RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KG…

Happy FIVE YEAR ordination anniversary to Tyler the Intern! While conversing with the Concerned Seminarian in 2018, Tyler was ordained during the Ringside podcast. Twice. #ordained Check out the FULL episode from the Classic Archives (June, 2018): "ep82 Christianity 101-first leasson? Cologne? Teach your kids to hunt, Jesus and water" https://podca…

TOPICS: Homeless Magic of Angsty Authentic Music The Power of the Ark GUEST: Rev. Ed Killian The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Inglewood, CA RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com …

TOPICS: Pastors and Paraments: Serving Your Church Swearing as a Sign of Intelligence What’s Wrong with Christian Music? RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventu…

TOPICS: Judging Sermons Tim Keller & the Gospel in America Edict of Worms: Going against the Government Mowing your lawn is good for the soul RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE: Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.co…

Un-risky Religion is on the decline What would you do differently after graduation? Guest: Rev. Tim Barkett Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kingman AZ RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejagged…

Topics: Religion and Superstition on a Ship Blessing things in Church and Home RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Spo…

Topics: Children’s Messages Marriage counseling, is it worth it? Where is Jesus? Ascension Day Thank you: Concordia University Chicago 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/do…

Ringside and students from Concordia University Chicago tackle the question, What’s Wrong with Christianity? Great observations and discussions with these young men and women! Topics: Treated as Commodity Politicized issues hurting the church? Modern Day Pharisees Not understanding what church really is Unveiling the mysteries Question the Resurrec…

Music, Discussion, Food, and Drink with Ringside and the St. James Chicago Community. Check out the YouTube channel to watch! Topics: Preach Christ, not Christendom, Rev. Joel Hess Trapped in Consumerism, Rev. Paul Koch What's Wrong? THOSE Christians, Cindy Koch Thank you: St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypa…

Topics: A Good Smoke After Eater What does the Resurrection Solve Today? Cremation and our Resurrection RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in CHICAGO Friday, April 28th 6:30 - 9pm SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-whats1 Guest: Rev. James Hopkins First Lutheran Lutheran Church, Boston Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace …

Topics: Belief in the Resurrection. Why is Jesus weeping? Gossiping about the sacrament Sterilized church - Worship is War Wanting vengeance, not forgiveness RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in CHICAGO Friday, April 28 6:30 - 9pm SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-whats1 Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Vent…

Topics: Favorite Brews? Beer is a Gift from God Path to becoming a Head Brewer What good/bad beer tastes like… Guest: Andrew Ortega Head Brewer at Uncle Bear’s Brewery RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in CHICAGO Friday, April 28, 6:30 - 9pm SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-whats1 Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lu…

We have the means of life but without the resurrection, our life has no meaning. We descend to despair, while we play pretend during Lent. Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things you won’t hear in church. “The Ringers” talk philosophy, heresy, literature, art, and faith to expand your mind…

Topics: Troubling Trends in the Foundations of our Society Sarcastic Jesus RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Chicago Friday, April 28 “What’s Wrong with Christianity” SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-whats1 Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Ed…

Topics: Does the great commission apply to women? What things are reserved for clergy only? Reviving private confession and absolution. RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Chicago Friday, April 28 “What’s Wrong with Christianity” SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-whats1 Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Vent…

God seems to like material! He made it. He made us. He comes to us through the manger and the cross. Instead of giving up something for Lent, perhaps we should practice appreciation for God’s gift of creation. Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things you won’t hear in church. “The Ringers” …

Topics: Quality Burger Ratings at Midnight Why anoint? James 5 Incense and Handbells Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America Mu…

Topics: What is a real revival? Enthusiasm vs. Boring Cross Roads with Satan Who are the wives of Cain and Abel? Aliens and the Faith - a desperate seeking for meaning RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Chicago Friday, April 28 “What’s Wrong with Christianity” SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-whats1 Thank you: 1517.org theja…

We're trying to put roses at the foot of the cross to cover up the smell. But our Lenten devotions should be inhaling the stench of our sin. Let Jesus be your piety! Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things that you won’t hear in church. “The Ringers” talk philosophy, heresy, literature, ar…

The Ringside Preachers are on the road LIVE in Phoenix, AZ at the Best Practices Event. Take a listen to what's going on out there in ministry according to a few of our friends around the country. Thanks to Rev. Jeff Schrank for an awesome opportunity for conversation! Topics: Freedom! At Best Practices Ministry with Rev. Jeff Schrank People Burnou…

Ringside Preachers and Dr. Jeff Pulse talk about mercy and wrath in the B.C. Scriptures along with the forgotten men in this history at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. Topics: What do we do with the Old Testament God’s wrath explained in grace Forgotten Figures of Old Testament Hardest Country to be a Christian? Guest: Dr. Jeffry Pulse …

Ringside Preachers and Dr. Geoff Boyle talk about the experience of the pastor and seminarian, and the necessity of great conversation at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. Topics: The Pastor-Theologian Explaining Christ in Modern Day Conversations are needed Helping Pastors order their life Christ imprinted in the OT Guests: Dr. Geoffrey …

Die Hard Ringside Fans ONLY. If you are easily offended by tasteless jokes or terrible outdoor audio quality, this is not the episode for you. Straight out of the FORT, Ringside is LIVE with too many visits from our old friend, the concerned seminarian. Light your stogie, sit back, and as usual: we apologize. Thanks to our gracious hosts at Rudy's …

Topics: The New Confessions Is Church a safe place for conversation? Theology on social media Submit to thejaggedword.com! Best Practices Ministry LIVE PODCAST EVENT February, 16 & 17 at Christ Church Lutheran in Phoenix, AZ YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadow…

April is the cruellest month, breeding. Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing. Memory and desire, stirring. Dull roots with spring rain. (The Wasteland, T.S. Eliot) The Ringside Preachers and Dr. Arthur Just explore the poetry of T.S. Eliot and his expression of the Christian Faith at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. Topics: T.S. Eliot lea…

At the end of the Lord's Prayer, you hear the promise of the resurrection rumbling through the whole thing. Finally, the door of the mighty fortress is going to open and the Prince of Peace will step forward! The Ringside Preachers join John T. Pless at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne to remember and honor the great theologian Jim Nestin…

Topics: When the Liturgy is boring… Can you trust the preacher and the church? THANKS! Staci Greunke YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America Thank you: 1517.org Concordia Seminary, St. Louis thejaggedword.com Grace L…

Topics: Rocky & a Jesus Story Church Membership: what does it take? What should we know about the Corinthians? YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America Thank you: 1517.org Concordia Seminary, St. Louis thejaggedword.c…

Topics: Favorite Christmas Treats Seasons for Pastors Everything you wanted to know about circumcision What do Jesus’ experiences mean for us? YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Monthly Sponsors: Frances Meadows, Eddie Switek, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America Thank you: 1517.org Concordia Sem…

Topics: Cranky Christmas Observations What do you say to someone who died outside of the faith? The Incarnation Post-incarnate Christ Gift ideas for your lady GET YOUR RINGSIDE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!! www.ringsidepreachers.com/shop Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Ch…

Our God made the world and said, “I’m going to die for you because this is how I roll”. From the Beginning. Salvation by Jesus is before all time, redemption is now, and always was. Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things that you won’t hear in church. in this micro-series, “The Ringers” t…

Topics: Christmas and Family? Guess the Real Christmas Song GAME! The Government is always the problem? Advent is now Renewing Marriage Vows GET YOUR RINGSIDE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!! www.ringsidepreachers.com/shop Thank you: 1517.org and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Spon…

Everything that we do in the name of God is a justification for our impiety. We call it worship, we call it repentance, we call it preparation, but really it’s performative acts. But when the Word becomes Flesh, it is not performance. Jesus comes and this is not a test! Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books P…

The Body of Christ is in chaos - No, not in the U.S. (which increasingly might be taking the prize for crazy) - Haiti. We talk to our friend Israelson Isidor about being Church amidst the current turmoil in our neighbor, south of Florida. Guest: Israelson Isidor Donations needed: Copiers, printers, cellphone, laptops Contact Ringside if you would l…

Advent sets us free to make an absolute train wreck of the incarnation. And the miracle of Advent is that we still end up reading about the birth of Jesus. Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things that you won’t hear in church. in this micro-series, “The Ringers” talk philosophy, heresy, ar…