Enjoy thoughtful and humorous discussion about hot topics from God's point of view. You will hear some arguing, disagreeing and a little banter. Each pastor isn't afraid to call it like it is. Yet he also isn't afraid to change his mind! If you are not immediately enthralled we'll give you your money back!
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Christian Business, Propaganda, and Environmentalists
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TOPICS: Experiencing other churches Assurance vs. absolution Laying on of hands, but not really Is a Creed important? Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN…
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TOPICS: D-Day Reflections Discipline vs. Motivation Finding Meaning for a Solider Dictators Resurrection & Long ending of Mark Chaplain Baptisms Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hos…
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Death, Sabbatical, Evangelism, and the Call
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TOPICS: What to say when someone dies? Why should Pastors do a Sabbatical? Trapped by your audience Born again Evangelism is hanging out! A Pastor’s call & the shortage Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://ww…
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Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - “I love my man”…
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Tired Pastors, Retired Pastors, and Conflict in Israel
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TOPICS: Politics concerning Israel: is this the end? Can you argue someone into the Faith? Leaving the Ministry over Church Conflict Dreading Retirement? RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 6:30pm SIGN UP: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-48542624-surviving Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedwo…
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TOPICS: 1. The REAL Easter… play the game 2. “Did the Resurrection happen” problem 3. Toughest Moments as a Pastor 4. Letters to a Son on thejaggedword.com RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 6:30pm SIGN UP: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-48542624-surviving Thank you: 1517.org thejagged…
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TOPICS: Preparation for leaving/dying The power of the I AM What is Truth? Pontius Pilate Sacrificing Your Faith RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO "Surviving the Election" Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 6:30pm SIGN UP: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-48542624-surviving Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lut…
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Voodoo, Haiti, and Jesus with Guest Israelson
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TOPICS: Teaching Self-Sufficiency in Haiti Attractive Voodoo Superstition and Gangs Anonymous posting on Facebook? HELP in HAITI (under Haiti Pastors) https://firmlyrooted.churchcenter.com/giving RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 6:30pm SIGN UP: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-48542624…
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Mother Mary and the Law of Christ with Dr. Arthur Just
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In the Ring for the annual Fort Wayne Symposia with special guest, Dr. Arthur Just. Ringside talks through Mary as the New Temple and the Law of Christ in Galatians with one of our favorite guests! Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio Amer…
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TOPICS: 1. What do you say about Hell? 2. Good Friday and Fault of the Jews? 3. When should a Pastor fight? 4. Eve as a Christ Figure RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th: Save the Date! Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Rad…
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Repentance, Blood, and Jesus with Guest Jeff Pulse
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TOPICS: Hobbies and Living Off the Land Corporate Repentance Saved by Circumcision Blood in the OT: seeing Jesus everywhere GUEST: Rev. Dr. Jeff Pulse RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th: Save the Date! Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blay…
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God-parental Duties and Too Much Communion
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TOPICS: What does a Baptismal sponsor actually do? Why communion every Sunday… Am I actually forgiven if I have to take communion every week? RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th: Save the Date! Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts,…
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Theology is the Hill to Die On: Seminex Hot Takes
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Light your cigar and grab a beer for Ringside’s annual brain-dump at Rudy’s in Ft. Wayne. Featuring double-chaplain guests: Rev. Graham Glover and Rev. James Hopkins. Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONS…
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Ashes to Resurrection, In Memory of Dr. Rod Rosenbladt
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TOPICS: Confessor of the Faith, Dr. Rod Rosenbladt Liturgy preserves the Gospel? Preaching Christ crucified: not with eloquent speech. Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donat…
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Battle for the Gospel: Reflections on the LC-MS Walkout (Seminex)
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A discussion about the issues underlying the divisive history and theology in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. This year marks the 50th anniversary since the Walkout protest debating the authority of Scripture and the Gospel. Ringside and Dr. John Pless explore a bit of the history of interpretation that led to Seminex, differences in the LC-MS …
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TOPICS: Life in Christ includes your body You are on Epstein’s list Wedding at Cana GUEST: Rev. James Hopkins Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7…
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Mercy in the New Year with Guest Raleigh Sadler
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TOPICS: What is Human Trafficking? Pornification of our Culture How to be Vulnerable to Help Others GUEST: Raleigh Sadler Let My People Go MercyCast Podcast RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org th…
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Topics: Guess the Christmas Tradition GAME Distrust of Storytelling New Themes for Christmas Preaching: Kingdom of God, Image of God, and nobody cared Guest: Cindy Koch 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 …
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Christmas Hot Takes with Donavon Riley
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TOPICS: Arnold the Advent Armadillo by CPH Mad about Christmas songs during advent? Long traditions that transcend people and bind people 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…
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TOPICS: What to read for a new Christian? Inclusion in the Sports World Foolish Virgins: what’s the oil? 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 Lut…
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TOPICS: Reflecting on All Saints Day Risen from the dead: John 11 The funeral experience Israel and Hamas 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 Lu…
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The “Manly” Jesus with Guest Dr. David Lewis
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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. Today we talk to Dr. David Lewis about the carefully crafted story in the Gospel of Mark and favorite Jesus films vs. Christ-figure films. Guest: Rev. Dr. David Lewis Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace…
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TOPICS: Martin Luther or Martin Luther King Jr? Defining thoughts about the Reformation Do we need the Reformation today? Talking to kids about violence RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org thejag…
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Star Spangled Christians with Guest Dr. Joel Biermann
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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. Today we talk to Dr. Joel Biermann about the Christian Church in America, and where we may have gone wrong. Guest: Rev. Dr. Joel D. Biermann Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. Jame…
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Shaping Our Faith with Guest Dr. Joel Elowsky
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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. This episode we welcome Dr. Joel Elowsky diving into the fascinating history of the African Church and interpretation of the Church Fathers. Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. Jame…
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Ringside Turns Seven: Anniversary Episode!
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Topics: Have things CHANGED in the last 7 years? Grow your church by making fun of the… Day of the Dead: can a Christian celebrate Halloween? 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:/…
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Preaching and Relationship with Dr. David Schmitt
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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…
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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: …
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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…
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The Ultimate Wedding Episode (And Meet Joel’s Parents!)
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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…
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Building Theologians with Guest Andrew Preus
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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…
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Back to School Nite: Theology in the University
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Triumph Over the Taliban with Special Guest ZZ
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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.
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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TikTok Christians, Titanic Tourism, and UFOs
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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Serving, Swearing, and Bad Christian Music
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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…
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Famine of the Word & Enemies of the State
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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…
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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…
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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…
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