Ringside Preachers

He is Rizzin Indeed

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  thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne ...

The Serious Holy Week Episode

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 Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts   YOU CAN ...

Voodoo, Haiti, and Jesus with Guest Israelson

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-surviving   Thank you:  1517.org  thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago   ...

Mother Mary and the Law of Christ with Dr. Arthur Just

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 America   YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN     Music: ...

From the Depths of Hell

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 Radio America   YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU...

Repentance, Blood, and Jesus with Guest Jeff Pulse

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, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America   YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?host...

God-parental Duties and Too Much Communion

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, ITO Radio America   YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU...

Theology is the Hill to Die On: Seminex Hot Takes

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 SPONSOR:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN     Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on ban...

Ashes to Resurrection, In Memory of Dr. Rod Rosenbladt

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/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN     Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - “I ...

Battle for the Gospel: Reflections on the LC-MS Walkout (Seminex)

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 seminaries, and the theological principles at stake then and now. Listen until the end!! We offer an answer to the question, “What might we learn ...

Jesus is Silent on the Group Chat

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=TZBU7UQQAWEVN     Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - “I love my man”  

Mercy in the New Year with Guest Raleigh Sadler

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  thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie ...

Dead-Christmas-Tree Party Episode

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 A RINGSIDE SPONSOR:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN   RINGSIDE HOLY LA...

Amish Advent

With guest Rev. Graham Glover

Christmas Hot Takes with Donavon Riley

Are You Angry About Advent?

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 Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Ed...

Thanksgiving Special

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 Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America   ...

Ghosts, Resurrection, Israel and Hamas

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 Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America   ...

The “Manly” Jesus with Guest Dr. David Lewis

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 Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radi...

Reformation Holiday Special

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  thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Bla...

Star Spangled Christians with Guest Dr. Joel Biermann

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. James Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America   YOU CAN BE...

Shaping Our Faith with Guest Dr. Joel Elowsky

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. James Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America   YOU CAN BE A RING...

Ringside Turns Seven: Anniversary Episode!

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://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN   RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https:/...

Preaching and Relationship with Dr. David Schmitt

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 Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America ...

Ringside LIVE at Fox and Hounds Tavern

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: The Person of the Preacher and the Cultural Identity   Thank you:  1517.org  thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. J...

Pubs, Paradoxes, and the Problem of Evil

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/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN   RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/to...

The Ultimate Wedding Episode (And Meet Joel’s Parents!)

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 Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Swi...

Building Theologians with Guest Andrew Preus

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 LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kz...

Back to School Nite: Theology in the University

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, Abiding Savior Lutheran Church     Thank you:  1517.org  thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura S...

Sinking Faith and a Funny God

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 Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America   YOU...

Jiu Jitsu and Faith with Kirk Bauer

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_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours     Thank you:  1517.org  thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventu...

Bureaucracy and the Abusive Boyfriend

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  thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Bl...

Triumph Over the Taliban with Special Guest ZZ

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. 

AI and the End of Civilization

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, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America   YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR:  https://www.paypal.com...

Pod-clip Classic: Interns Rule the World

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 Episode 8: Fake News, Jesus Didn't Go Anywhere, Steve Bannon and Leonard Cohen's worldview: https://radiopublic.com/ringside-preachers-G7q39E/s1!46c...

Independence Day Special Edition

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, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America   YOU CAN BE A ...

TikTok Christians, Titanic Tourism, and UFOs

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 Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Sw...

What’s a Woman To Do with Theology?

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_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours     Thank you:  1517.org  thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura ...

Pod-clip Classic: Tyler Gets Ordained

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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ringside-preachers/id1163550673?i=1000414004763  

Raiders of the Lost Ark

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 Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago   Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Wat...

Serving, Swearing, and Bad Christian Music

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-6y7VK1Z...

Famine of the Word & Enemies of the State

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/pf2...

Risky Religion with Guest Tim Barkett

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 Mo...

Blessing the Stuff

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 Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America   YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR:  ht...

We've Got Friends in High Places

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/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN     Music: Joel Allen Hess - "I see a Light" More on ...

God and Man at Concordia Chicago

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 Resurrection Limiting our theological vocabulary    GUESTS: Nick Vukalovich, Student Christian Salemink, Student     Thank...

What’s Wrong with Christianity? LIVE in Chicago

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.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN   Music: Joel Allen Hess, more on bandcamp Dead Horse One  “I ...

Easter Consequences & A Good Smoke

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 Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago     YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR:  https://www.payp...

Is the Resurrection Relevant?

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 Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago     YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR:  https://www.paypal.com/donate...

Cheers to Craft Beer with Andrew Ortega

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 Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago     YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR:  http...