Boars in the Vineyard
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsBoars in the Vineyard is a weekly theological and practical podcast hosted by Pastors Lewis Polzin and Tim Winterstein.
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Episode #127 - Restore All Things 'Cuz We're Dying
December 09, 2018 15:14 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBTold you we'd be back. Too bad for you. Lewis and Tim talk about children in the church, attraction-based churches, and Advent apropos to the time. Enjoy. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #126 - We Do What We Want
October 10, 2018 02:20 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBIn what has become now a twice-a-year episode release, Tim and Lewis are back talking about innovations in the Divine Service, spiritual experiences, and a few other things. Whether it's good or not, the Boars are back. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #125 - Too Long Gone
May 17, 2018 17:22 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBLord, forgive your servants for the awfulness of Tim and Lewis. Also, for recording this three weeks ago and Lewis just putting it out now. Don't judge us. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #124 - Go Tell It to Your Christmas Shoes, Young Schleiermacher
December 25, 2017 03:16 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBMerry Christmas! In this episode, Tim and Lewis return with much laughter and not a lot of sense. It is Christmas Eve, after all. And that's okay. You've come to expect little from us, and you got it! =) Opening and Closing music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change;" August Burns Red, "Carol of the Bells" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode # 123 - 500 Years in the Making
October 31, 2017 15:13 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis come back to celebrate 500 years of the Reformation, and come up with a novel new idea. I mean, it's not on par with the free gift of salvation, but, you know, it's alright. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change;" Xander Dominitz, "95 Theses Rap" Closing Music: Lost and Found, "Reformation Rock" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #122 - Word Games and Defending Joel Osteen
September 06, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis come back after a pretty raucous month in the States. Riots, words, hurricanes, everything is fair game in this week's edition of BItV! Tune in! Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #121 - Don't Be An Unsanctified Jerkface
August 09, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about social media etiquette and how certain people don't understand character, the third use of the Law, sanctification, and a bunch of other stuff. Also, Lewis sort of swears. It's not horrible. The swear, not the episode. The episode is garbage. Listen in! Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more i...
Episode #120 - Lewis Sings BItV
July 12, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis parse a tweet that makes no sense whatsoever. They then try to answer a question from Chris, but end up ranting for most of the episode. And apparently, Lewis likes to sing in a high register on Sunday nights. It's a doozy. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #119 - Boared on America
July 05, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBIn this episode... You know what? Just don't do patriotic services. It's not cool. Also, don't let kids die. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #118 - The Muslim Show
May 31, 2017 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about all the neighbors we have that claim to be Muslim. We're thankful most don't claim to be Islamists. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #117 - Womanly Art
May 10, 2017 13:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBTim and Lewis actually take the opportunity to answer a couple of questions from Katie and Cliff... from last year... because no one sends us questions anymore since we were off the air and then came back. It's okay. We still love you. We just want your questions, ok? 'Cuz then we're more likely to talk about the things YOU care about and not just whatever we want... which is interesting to us, but probably no one else. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing...
Episode #116 - The World Is Not Enough
April 12, 2017 19:20 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about the world, "Christian culture," the culture of the Church, how to think, how to act, sanctification, conforming to the mind of Christ, and bad Holy Week practices, including a funeral for Jesus. You don't want to miss it! Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #115 - The Return of the Pastor
April 05, 2017 13:05 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBOh, man. I can't believe it's been 4 months! That's crazy! And you're still here? You're still listening to us? Wow. You're impressive. Obviously, a scholar and a gentleman/gentlewoman. Lewis and Tim are back in the episode, talking about life, Trump, and the pursuit of happyness [sic]. Just kidding. They're just up to their old antics. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change"; Thin Lizzy, "The Boys Are Back in Town" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Li...
Episode #114 - Fare to Excellent
March 08, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBEverything you wanted to know about the film Fare with writer/director/actor Thomas Torrey. We give spoilers; Thomas explains everything he was aiming for and the risks he wanted to take; and we talk marriage, love, C.S. Lewis, and the message and purpose of good art. Tim is very excited about this one. Fare the film Bad Theology Pictures on Vimeo (Thomas Torrey and Justin Moretto) Fare on Twitter Fare on Facebook Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" ...
Boar'd on Church and State
February 02, 2017 00:21 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWhat in the world? A Boars episode? It's only been two months. A short episode where Tim gets annoyed with mixing the State and the Church. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other: Bruce Cockburn, "When You Give It Away" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #113 - Merry Semper Koinonia
December 14, 2016 14:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBThe return of Good Tweet/Bad Tweet! Other podcasts may copy what we're doing, but we're the original. I mean, we're no good at it, but whatever. Tim and Lewis talk about quizzes from women.com (here, here, and here) about what it means to be Lutheran (you don't have to get 100% to listen to our show, but it helps). Then, they play Good Tweet/Bad Tweet and go over some Christian MeMEs. It's ridiculous. Lewis' First MeME Tim's First MeME Lewis' Second MeME Tim's Second MeME O...
Episode #112 - The Bible Isn't DQ'ed
December 07, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn yet one more topical episode, Tim and Lewis talk about some very difficult things and decisions regarding a pastor who falls away from the right teaching of Christ. We also talk about the Biblical qualifications, or descriptions, of a pastor. And we ask, too, shouldn't we be more thoughtful with these things before they occur. It's a good discussion; we hope you enjoy it. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like...
Episode #111 - Advent Bombs
November 30, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis chat about Advent, the importance of the liturgical tradition, and a bit about Liberal Fundamentalism (which is what we wanted the show to be about and spend maybe all of 10 minutes on). Blessed Advent! Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #110 - SMOD Cometh
November 09, 2016 14:00 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis basically talk the US election and bad tweets. There's something about elections that makes bad theology (even from good pastors) prevalent. SMOD cometh without our vote. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #109 - Reform the Election, Saints!
November 02, 2016 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this episode, the boys come back to a hopefully regularly scheduled release. They also eschew anything they normally do to talk about the Reformation and its celebratory season, All Saints' Day, and the upcoming U.S. Election. Somehow, they cohosts tie it all together... they think. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more inform...
Boar'd on Feelings
October 29, 2016 00:20 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBIn this episode, Tim enters into the fray on feelings and the Scriptures. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Charlie Peacock, "Lost in Translation"; Project 86, "Pipe Dream"; Vigilantes of Love, "Aftermath" Closing Music: Listener, "Failing is Not Just For Failures" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #108 - American Children
September 20, 2016 15:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis are back. After shaking the rust off, they get into talking about how not to be disillusioned with life by the American presidential campaign. They also play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet. Man, it's good to be back in the saddle. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Parks and Recreation, "Treat Yo Self;" Whitney Houston, "Greatest Love of All" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "...
Episode #107 - The Short One
August 16, 2016 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, Tim records on his own because summer is hard. We wanted to make sure that we had something out there for y'all, so Tim did a quick podcast. Lewis hasn't listened to it, and all the editing and music splicing is Tim's fault. =) Have a great week! We'll be back soon! Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #106 - PokéBoars Go
July 26, 2016 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about Pokémon Go, the desire for control, and politics. Then they get around to Good Tweet/Bad Tweet and answer some questions from Katie and Jean. Gotta catch 'em all! Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; "Idiocracy;" Pokemon, "Pokemon Theme" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, ...
Episode #105 - Race and the Church
July 12, 2016 15:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis address the major happenings in America over the last few weeks regarding race. It's not a funny show, but it's timely, we believe. Let us know what you think. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #104 - Choreographically Exiting
June 28, 2016 15:00 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBIn this episode, Lewis and Tim talk about #Brexit, albeit without much knowledge (though to be fair, no one seems to know much). After the break, they play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet and answer questions from David and Paul. It's good to be back. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Muse, "Apocalypse Please"; Blimey Cow; Swirling Eddies, "Hide the Beer, the Pastor's Here" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, ...
Episode #103 - A Fare Interview
June 14, 2016 15:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis interview Thomas Torrey, a writer, director, actor, and the founder of Bad Theology Pictures. Recently, at a film festival, Tim met Thomas after the screening of Thomas' new movie, "Fare." Thomas has some very interesting perspectives on Christians and art. We think you'll like this interview. The break is the trailer for "Fare." Check it out soon! Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Break: Trailer for the movie, "Fare" Closing Music:...
Episode #102 - Your Vote Totally Matters
June 07, 2016 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis are finally back! They rant for about thirty minutes then try to do some part of Good Tweet/Bad Tweet. The good news is that the show isn't as bad as they thought it would be. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Thin Lizzie, "The Boys Are Back In Town;" Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, "Red Right Hand" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, f...
Boar'd Shortly With Denominations
June 02, 2016 18:12 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode, Tim talks to himself about denominations and divisions. When unity, when liberty, and when charity? Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Black Eyed Sceva, "Ecumenical" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #101 - MmmBop Missionified
April 19, 2016 15:00 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about culture and how it shapes everything. They also play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet and Christian MeMEs. Tune in now before they utterly ruin everything. Tim's MeME Lewis' MeME Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Shel Silversein, "Wild Boar;" Austin Lucas, "Wild Boar" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us ,...
Episode #100 - WE MADE IT!
April 12, 2016 15:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBIn this very special LIVE episode, Tim and Lewis were live on Google Hangouts On Air and were joined by our special listeners Michael Salinas, Russell Hollander, Lisa Cooper, Angie Wagner, Karl Tervo, and Kathy Strauch, and a few other people who watched in the background. All our guests were able to ask questions and Tim and Lewis answered as best they could, even a question we haven't been able to get to for months from Jim. We loved seeing them and we really enjoyed the experience. We'll...
Episode #99 - God Pushes You Off a Cliff and Into a Christian Movie
April 05, 2016 15:00 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about Christian art and the lack of theology in Christian movies today. They also check out some Christian MeMEs and play Good Tweet/Bad Tweet. Almost to 100! Tim's First MeME Lewis' First MeME Tim's Second MeME Lewis' Second MeME Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; "Holy Ghost Hokey Pokey"; King of the Hill, Season 8, Episode 2; AC/DC, "Shook Me All Night Long" Clo...
Episode #98 - Confirming the Devil's Temptation
March 22, 2016 15:00 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about confirmation and the devil's temptations during Lent. They do some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, and answer a question from Michael. Tune in now! Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Mystery Men (1999); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999) Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us, or go to our website, all ...
Episode #97 - The Blissfully Short One
March 15, 2016 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode, Tim is all alone while Lewis takes care of bidness. Who knows, maybe it makes for a better show. He talks about Lutherans taking on politics, and Paul's Letter to the Philippians, the third chapter, and success. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other Things: Blenderhead, "Power Trip"; Anais Mitchell, "Dyin' Day" Closing Music: Johnny Cash, "Ain't No Grave" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all...
Episode #96 - No Trinitarian Tagteam
March 01, 2016 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about what catechesis means for the Church today and how important it is not to go all pork brain when it comes to just accepting whatever. Then they play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Lutheran Satire, "St. Patrick's Bad Analogies;" Tag Team, "Whoomp There It Is" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us ...
Episode #95 - Imagination Goes in Circles
February 23, 2016 16:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBIn this episode, Lewis and Tim talk about vocation and the Divine Call pastors have in light of Lewis' news that he will be resigning his call in May, play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, and answer a question from Janis. Tune in now before Mark Batterson yells at you. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, "Pure Imagination;" Parry Grip, "Baby Monkey (Going Backwards on a Pig)" ...
Episode #94 - Commune Your Dead
February 09, 2016 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this episode, Lewis and Tim mess up, skip the show, and just talk about the news. And that's all we have to say about that. "Church tells elderly Minnesota woman she can't be buried next to husband" (Uh, actually they don't, but that's just fine, make up whatever you want) "Lutherans receiving Communion in St Peter’s was a ‘mistake’, says spokesman" (Gee, you think?) Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; A...
Episode #93 - The Symposia Regurgitation
January 26, 2016 16:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBOne more week in Chicago with Tim, Pastor Jeffery Ries from Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tacoma, Washington, Pastor Matt Gunia from Ascension Lutheran Church in Niles, Illinois, and Pastor Jonathan Fisk from St. John's Lutheran Church in Oakes, North Dakota. Special thanks to Pastor Fisk for the intro that will never be forgotten. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, emai...
Episode #92 - Boars in the Vineyard: The Symposia Returns
January 19, 2016 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIn this episode, Tim is back in Chicago on his way to the Theological Symposia at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He assaulted a few guys and forced them to record with him. Thanks to Pastor Jeffery Ries Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tacoma, Washington, Pastor Matt Gunia from Ascension Lutheran Church in Niles, Illinois, and Pastor Jonathan Fisk from St. John's Lutheran Church in Oakes, North Dakota, for putting up with him. Yes, Tim is still really awkward when ...
Episode #91 - Lewis is Sick, Blame Him
January 12, 2016 16:44 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBThis episode is awful. I wouldn't even listen to it. It's really rough. Lewis is sick. He edited out 18 bouts of hacking into the microphone. Tim went along with it mainly because he felt bad we hadn't released anything in nearly three weeks. So, if you want to hear Lewis' deep, raspy, nasty voice, this is the episode for you. We do some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet and Christian MeMEs. Enjoy... or something. Tim's First MeME Lewis' First MeME Tim's Second MeME Lewis' Second MeME Opening ...
Episode #90 - Christmas + Star Wars = Cannibalistic Effect
December 22, 2015 16:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis do a Hot Topics of sorts, where they rant about Star Wars and if your church is cool enough. They then hit up some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, and answer a question from Michael. Merry Christmas to all! What Would Cool Jesus Do? (Most assuredly, none of this) Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Princess Leia, "Life Day Song" (BLECH!) Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformat...
Episode #89 - Are We Done Here?
December 15, 2015 16:00 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis record way too late, but end up talking about some of their favorite Advent and Christmas music for your listening pleasure. Then they play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet after the break, and answer a question from Jim. Are we done here? Some of our favorite music for the season: Sufjan Stevens, "Songs for Christmas" Sufjan Stevens, "Silver & Gold" J.S. Bach, 'Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248" Future of Forestry, Advent EPs Erin Bode, "A Cold December Night" He...
Episode #88 - Praying for Advent Adiaphora
December 08, 2015 16:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis get all up in arms, okay, not really, about the critique of praying after a tragedy. They then play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, hit up a Christian MeME or two, and answer a question from Chris. Y'all advent and listen! Tim's MeME Lewis' MeME Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Brown Feather Sparrow, "December Radio" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us ...
Episode #87 - A Refugee of Two Kingdoms
November 24, 2015 16:00 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBIn this episode, Lewis and Tim get on some soap boxes again, this time talking about Paris and how Christians should address the refugee issue (or at least how they should talk about it). After going too long, they come back from the break and play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet. Listen in! Hans Fiene's article on Jesus the Refugee not being a character in the Bible Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Aunt ...
Episode #86 - Jesus Calling Fireworks
November 17, 2015 16:00 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis rant on the book Jesus Calling by Sarah Young, specifically using an article written by Tim Challies. Thinking that we can hear a literal voice of Jesus is epidemic in the Christian world today and no good. After the break, they play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet and answer a question from Lorna. Tune in now! Hans Fiene's article on sexing up the Bible Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Huckster...
Episode #85 - Don't Preach Heresy, Be Interesting
November 10, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about Red Cups and Christmas (in November!). Of course, they do so ad nauseam and run out of time, so they play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet and shove in some Christian MeMEs. Lewis' MeME Tim's MeME Key & Peele's East/West College Bowl Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Lutheran Satire, "Donall and Conall Meet Richard Dawkins;" David Hasselhoff, "True Survivor" Closing...
Episode #84.5 - Justification with Revs. Jordan Cooper and Lewis Polzin
November 03, 2015 16:17 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThis week, Lewis and Tim couldn't get their recording ducks in a row. So, enjoy a lecture/podcast recorded at the Just and Sinner Conference on the subject of Justification. Also, remember, no streaking. You can find the original recording, including video, at this link. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us, or go to our website, all for more information.
Episode #84 - Joy Comes in the Morning, but Slap-Happiness Comes at Night
October 20, 2015 15:00 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about what happens when you begin to question one part of God's Word and promises (you begin to question them all). They hit up some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, look at some MeMEs, and answer Stan's question on "the test." Tune in now! Tim's MeME Lewis' MeME Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Mystery Men (1999); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999) Closing Music...
Episode #83 - Sowing the Seeds of Your Attitude
October 10, 2015 01:30 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIn this episode, the guys lament the prosperity gospel's theology, and their desire to cover up the blatantness of their theology in the face of criticism (screen shot of the tweet discussed below). Then Tim and Lewis play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, Christian MeMEs, and answer a question from Dillon. There is no guarantee that if you listen to this you will be blessed (but it might happen). Creflo Dollar's Bad Tweet Lewis' First MeME Lewis' Second MeME Tim's First MeME Tim's Second MeME O...
Episode #82 - Mollie in the Vineyard
October 06, 2015 16:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBIn this episode, Tim and Lewis interview the famous (or infamous) Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, scourge of lazy journalists, and senior editor at The Federalist. We wanted to talk with someone who has a unique perspective on cultural issues, both as a Lutheran layperson and as a journalist. We think we got that perspective. Thanks for joining us, Mollie! Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Flogging Molly, "If I E...