Ringside Preachers

In the Ring: Debate in an Age of Deconstruction with Dr. Ben Haupt

Forget prayer, America needs the use of logic and civilized discourse! So do preachers. What if preachers actually honestly engage the culture instead of cry “martyr”? Ringside meets Craft of Preaching with Concordia Seminary St. Louis featuring Dr. Ben Haupt.
 Topics: - Chaos of communication! Rules of engagement for the preacher and polarized topics. - Forming God’s people to interact with a hostile world with exploratory thought. - Can a preacher talk politics from the pulpit? Biased preac...

Wokeism and Sharia Law

When man gives freedom it sometimes ends up being more confining. When man fights for equality it ends up being more oppressive. Repent and believe the Good News! Topics: What does Evangelical mean to you? And what should it mean... Wokeism and Sharia Law Liturgy: the good the bad and the ugly in the Western Church God is a bad businessman. Matthew 20: 1-16 Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com   Music: Don't. Willing Virginia, ...

Wokism and Sharia

What is Evangelicalism? Can we get that word back? Should you fight for words like catholic or evangelical that have been coopted? Sharia Law and Wokism? Article in the Wallstreet Journal by a Sudanese former Muslim. What is the same, different? God's Kingdom is bad business 1517.org thejaggedword.com

Wokeism and Sharia

When man gives freedom it sometimes ends up being more confining. When man fights for equality it ends up being more oppressive. Repent and believe the Good News! Topics: - What does Evangelical mean to you? And what should it mean... - Wokeism and Sharia Law - Liturgy: the good the bad and the ugly in the Western Church - God is a bad businessman. Matthew 20: 1-16 Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Don't. Willing Virginia, on Spotify, iT...

200th Episode! Critical Race Theory Explored!

Topics: Who said it? Political Campaign Slogans Critical Race Theory, What is the value in this discussion? Leadership and pastoral office: leading from the front or the rear? Thank you:  1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Frogs, Willing Virginia, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Fire and Ice Robert Frost White Fragility Dr. Robin DiAngelo The Coddling of the American Mind  Lead...

200th!! Critical Race Theory Explored

Who is right in these crazy times? The only oppressed One who is not the oppressor: Jesus. Topics: - Who said it? Political Campaign Slogans - Critical Race Theory, What is the value in this discussion? - Leadership and pastoral office: leading from the front or the rear? Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Frogs, Willing Virginia, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: Fire and Ice Robert Frost White Fr...

The End of Existentialism with Donovan Riley

This is what happens when there is no reality outside of myself.  Nietzche probably didn't think his ubermensch would be so flimsy and generally emotional! Topics: Educated just to be a cog in the machine. What COVID-19 may teach us about education... Church bodies are disappearing like malls! Nietzsche was right and the End Times are now. The horrors of Human Trafficking Guest: Rev. Donavon Riley Organizations: 1517, Christ Hold Fast Podcasts Banned Books (1517), Warrior Pries...

What to Wear to a Funeral

Walking on water is what we need. Jesus does it. We got baptism. Float through it all as the Modest Mouse song says! Topics: - What happened to comedy, art, and beauty in our current political culture? - Excellent Christian Education and worldview - Pastor fashion, what are you wearing this Sunday? Guest: Rev. James Hopkins Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man O...

What to wear to a funeral

Walking on water is what we need. Jesus does it. We got baptism. Float through it all as the Modest Mouse song says! 1517.org thejaggedword.com topics: 1. what to wear as a pastor and why 2. Is this the end 3.

The End of Existentialism with Guest Donovan Riley

Jesus is a real person talking to you and feeding you, which is beyond intellectual Christianity! Topics: - Educated just to be a cog in the machine. What COVID-19 may teach us about education... - Church bodies are disappearing like malls! - Nietzsche was right and the End Times are now. - The horrors of Human Trafficking Guest: Rev. Donavon Riley - Organizations: 1517, Christ Hold Fast - Podcasts Banned Books (1517), Warrior Priest - Book Crucifying Religion Thank you: 1517.org proud member...

The End of Existentialism with guest Donovan Riley

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Church & State with Rev. Graham Glover

How big can you build your cross? Or maybe that's not what Jesus wants from his followers. I guess you should listen to find out... Topics: - Role of the church in politics - Smalcald Articles: Confession. Can you absolve over Zoom? - Cannanite woman and the crumbs of faith Guest: Rev. Graham Glover Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Joel Hess - Arms of the King, Willing Virginia, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man

Should you baptize an Alien?

Should you baptize an Alien? by 1517 Podcasts

Should You Baptize an Alien?

God Bless the pandemic! Unfortunately, no one is going to learn from it. The preachers tackle issues others are afraid to even speak out loud! This time - Aliens! Do they exist and if so, would you baptize one? Topics: - Censorship in culture and church and on Facebook - We have vehicles not of this world!! Would you evangelize an Alien? - Walking on Water, Matthew 14:22-33 Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia, on Spotify, ...

This Post Modern Apocalypse Still Needs the Gospel with Scott Keith of 1517.org

Is Singing Important for Church?

The power of music: a natural expression of the children of God! Repent and believe the Good News. Topics: - How important is singing to worship? Is it essential? - Binding and Loosing of Sins: what is the job of a pastor here? Guest: Rev. James Hopkins - First Lutheran Church of Boston Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Joel Hess - Man. Willing Virginia, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man

A Postmodern Pandemic Still Needs the Gospel - with Scott Keith of 1517

Kids - you'll never know the freedom of "come home with the streetlights on". But don't worry, be nostalgic for the Gospel of Jesus! Topics: - Postmodern Pandemic vs. Woodstock - Nostalgia: is it dangerous? - Is it wrong to be racially homogenous on our churches? Uncomfortable Evangelism - Baptism and Identity Guest: Scott Keith - Executive Director of 1517 - Thinking Fellows Podcast Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Joel Hess - Man. Wil...

A Postmodern Pandemic still Needs the Gospel - with Scott Keith of 1517

A Postmodern Pandemic still Needs the Gospel - with Scott Keith of 1517 by 1517 Podcasts

What Color Is Jesus?

Throughout the centuries and throughout earthquakes, famines, kingdoms falling and rising, God's Word has moved forward. Picking up pieces, people, lives, sins, and hopelessness only to turn them into diamonds through His Grace! Topics: 1. Truth. 2. What did Jesus really look like? Does it matter? 3. Pray to the Holy Spirit... what about him? 4. Tearing down statues: maybe we should stop teaching history!   Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and the...

Racism and the Church

Sorry, racism, ethnic clashes, cultural differences, are nothing new to the world or the church. Listen to these fools talk about Galatians, racism, and christianity. Also, a little Smalcald Articles on the Gospel! Topics: - Multiculturalism in the early Church, offensive words to the "Nations" - Bible study secrets - Circumcision Party - Law or Gospel - Who are the Aliens? Did Jesus die for them? - Smalcald Articles: delivering the forgiveness of sins Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the ...

Racism & the Church

Sorry, racism, ethnic clashes, cultural differences, are nothing new to the world or the church. Listen to these fools talk about Galatians, racism, and christianity. Also, a little Smalcald Articles on the Gospel!

Thoughts From a Former Police Officer

Nuance, listening, patience, dialogue. These things seem missing as we analyze our problems in America! We get to speak with a former police officer and current pastor, Tim Barkett, to hear his take from the perspective of those who serve. Great interview. Topics: 1. What a difference 20 years makes... reflections on the progress of the Police force 2. "Us against Them" mentality: systemic and personal challenges 3. Riots and know your neighbors Guest: Rev. Tim Barkett: Pastor of...

Thoughts from a former Police Officer

Nuance, listening, patience, dialogue. These things seem missing as we analyze our problems in America! We get to speak with a former police officer and current pastor, Tim Barkett, to hear his take from the perspective of those who serve. Great interview. 1517.org thejaggedword.com

Thoughts From a Former Police Officer

Nuance, listening, patience, dialogue. These things seem missing as we analyze our problems in America! We get to speak with a former police officer and current pastor, Tim Barkett, to hear his take from the perspective of those who serve. Great interview. Topics: - What a difference 20 years makes... reflections on the progress of the Police force - "Us against Them" mentality: systemic and personal challenges - Riots and know your neighbors Guest: Rev. Tim Barkett - Pastor of Christ the Kin...

Slavery, racism, rage, and hope

Racism, Slavery, Sin in the House, Hope

Things are falling apart. Nothing new, just a different way. Jesus falls smack dab in the middle of all this shit! Topics: - Slavery is a sin in the house and doesn't just go away - David's sin and today - The only thing that matters, repentance & the new city, Jerusalem Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Joel A. Hess - Baboon. Willing Virginia, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other stuff: King, Martin Luther...

Racism, Slavery, Sin in the house, Hope

Things are falling apart. Nothing new, just a different way. Jesus falls smack dab in the middle of all this shit! 1517.org thejaggedword.com topics: 1. Slavery is a sin in the house and doesn't just go away 2. David's Sin and today 3. The new city Jerusalem

Creating a Church Culture that protects the vulnerable with Raleigh Sadler

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Creating a Church Culture That Protects the Vulnerable with Raleigh Sadler

Who is vulnerable? How do we help? Raleigh Sadler walks us through how we can look at our community and love our neighbor in need. Topics: - Who is the vulnerable? - How can the church help with the vulnerable around us? - Pentecost and the Holy Spirit: reversal of the Tower of Babel Guest: Raleigh Sadler - Director of "Let My People Go" Christian Ministry - Book Vulnerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking. - Website https://www.lmpgnetwork.org/contact - Giving https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/Let...

Ascension Misconception and other topics!

Jesus died, rose and got the heck out of here! Is that what you think about the Ascension of Jesus. The pastors have come to that conclusion! What really happened and who cares? 1517.org thejaggedword.com 1. Ascension Misconceptions 2. Why isn't the Spanish Flu Mentioned in My Church's history books! 3. False Repentance of the Papists - a convo about the Smalcald articles.  If you don't get total depravity than you won't get repentance and if you don't get repentance you will miss ...

Ascension Misconception

It's ok to remember those who gave their life for their country and not remind them that Jesus did something greater just so they don't get a big head. You can tell them the Good News however! Sins forgiven - for free! Topics: - Ascension Misconceptions - Why Can't I find anything about the Spanish Flu pandemic in my Church's history books! - False Repentance - Smalcald Articles! If you don't believe in total depravity and original sin that you will never repent enough! Music: Joel Allen Hess...

ascension misconception

It's ok to remember those who gave their life for their country and not remind them that Jesus did something greater just so they don't get a big head. You can tell them the Good News however! Sins forgiven - for free! 1517.org thejaggedword.com topics: 1`. Ascension Misconceptions 2. Why Can't I find anything about the Spanish Flu pandemic in my Church's history books! 3. False Repentance - Smalcald Articles! If you don't believe in total depravity and original sin that you will never rep...

Saints and Cinema

After slipping an orange rind into your Negroni, slip off your Weejuns, put your earphones on and enjoy a funny and frank discussion about Jesus, Michael Mann, and ex-communication! Thank you, Tim Winterstein, of saintsandcinema.com, for talking with us about your favorite movies and their value in life. Topics: - Movies and Christianity with Tim Winterstein - A listener asks for a discussion about ex-communication in the church. Enjoy an honest conversation about why and why not Music: Joel ...

Saints & Cinema

After slipping an orange rind into your Negroni, slip off your Weejuns, put your earphones on and enjoy a funny and frank discussion about Jesus, Michael Mann, and ex-communication! Thank you, Tim Winterstein, of saintsandcinema.com, for talking with us about your favorite movies and their value in life. Topics: 1. Movies and Christianity with Tim Winterstein 2. A listener asks for a discussion about ex-communication in the church. Enjoy an honest conversation about why and why not ...

Imagine There was No Heaven or Hell... and more topics

Turns out the Christian Church's goal was also the pursuit of happiness! Ooops! Thanks Pandemic! Imagine, John Lennon writes a utopian song and buys a mansion in Miami. How did that happen? How do Christians and the Christian church often time understand the Law incorrectly? and other topics Topics: 1. Imagine! John Lennon writes a utopian song and buys a mansion in Miami. How did that happen? Was he lying in the song? Do we do that all the time? 2. How did health become our God? It us...

Imagine there was no heaven or hell... and more topics

Turns our the Christian Church's goal was also the pursuit of happiness! Ooops! Thanks Pandemic! Join the gentlemen as they joyfully digest the issues of the day and discuss real life through the lens of a real God Thank you 1517.org proud member of the 1517 podcast network thejaggedword.com Willing Virginia on Spotify, Itunes, Google Play topics: 1. imagine! John Lennon writes a utopian song and buys a mansion in Miami. How did that happen? Was he lying in the song? Do we do that all the...

Imagine There was no Heaven or Hell... and more topics

Turns our the Christian Church's goal was also the pursuit of happiness! Ooops! Thanks Pandemic! Topics: - Imagine! John Lennon writes a utopian song and buys a mansion in Miami. How did that happen? Was he lying in the song? Do we do that all the time? - How did health become our God? It used to be the goal of medicine was comfort, now it is eternal life at all costs - Smalcald Article: The Law! How do Christians and the Christian church often time understand the law incorrectly and pretend ...

Are People Mostly Good? And other topics

Life is Hard. Is Your Religion making it harder? Join the preachers in the ring about a variety of subjects and not just pastor nerd talk like other podcasts 1517.org proud part of the 1517 podcast network thejaggedword.com topics: 11min - Are people generally good? Most people think so 26min - What do you tell little Johnny about Pot 36min - The Smalcald Articles - Martin Luther puts his thoughts down on the most important teaching of Christianity 54min - A large Church body d...

Smoking Pot a Sin? and other topics

Is man essentially good? Most people think so despite the evidence. Since pot is now essentially legal - is it good? ok? What do you tell Johnny? Topics: - Favorite quarantine cocktail - Is Man essentially Good? Most people think so despite the evidence - Since Pot is now essentially legal - is it good? ok? What do you tell Johnny - What is the most important teaching of Holy Scripture/all of Christianity? What do the Smalcald Articles written by Martin Luther in 1500s have to do with you!? -...

Is Safety Our God? and other topics

A discussion about avoiding danger at all costs, church, communion during the pandemic and other topics. Topics: - Is safety our god? - Communion during the pandemic - Jesus' third appearance to his disciples (John 21) - The appropriate balance between working out and drinking during the lockdown (spoiler alert, no one says we should drink less) Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Ho...

Is Safety Our God? And other topics

Is Safety Our God? And other topics by 1517 Podcasts

Do You Have to Believe Jesus Really Rose From the Dead?

Don't let people convince you that staying home is heroic. Unless of course you are listening to Ringside while staying home! Than you, my friend, are an Erol Flynn! Luther on the Resurrection. Topics: 1. What should the Church be doing during the Pandemic? Pastors? 2. The Psalms are our prayer book! How, why? How can you use them? 3. Do you have to believe the Resurrection happened? 4. Luther on the Resurrection Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and the...

Do you have to believe Jesus really rose from the dead?

Don't let people convince you that staying home is heroic. Unless of course you are listening to Ringside while staying home! Than you, my friend, are a Erol Flynn! topics: 1. What should the Church be doing during the Pandemic? Pastors? 2. The Psalms are our prayer book! How, why? How can you use them? 3. Do you have to believe the Resurrection happened? Luther on the Resurrection music - Dead Bees, Joel Hess - willingvirginia on Sound Cloud, Spotify

Do You Have to Believe Jesus Really Rose From the Dead?

Don't let people convince you that staying home is heroic. Unless of course you are listening to Ringside while staying home! Than you, my friend, are a Erol Flynn! Topics: - What should the Church be doing during the Pandemic? Pastors? - The Psalms are our prayer book! How, why? How can you use them? - Do you have to believe the Resurrection happened? - Luther on the Resurrection Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia, on Sp...

He is Risen so Live in Fear?

Christ is Risen! So stop being a wuss. Get up and Go out! It will be ok. But first take a listen to the boys in black - Ringside Preachers Topics: Play the game! Is it a real Easter Tradition? Go or stay home? Easter Pandemic 2020 Is avoiding death the greatest good? Living vs. surviving 1 Corinthians 15 and resurrection of the body Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud De...

He is Risen so Live in Fear?

Christ is Risen! Get up and Go out! It will be ok. But first take a listen to the boys in black - Ringside Preachers Topics: - Play the game! Is it a real Easter Tradition? - Go or stay home? Easter Pandemic 2020 - Is avoiding death the greatest good? Living vs. surviving - 1 Corinthians 15 and resurrection of the body Thank you: 1517.org proud member of the 1517 Podcast Network and thejaggedword.com Music: Willing Virginia, on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud Dead Horse One - I love my man Other ...

Internet Communion? Jesus in the Garden

Internet Communion? Jesus in the Garden by 1517 Podcasts

Do Not Resuscitate

Do Not Resuscitate by 1517 Podcasts

constitution church closing coronavirus

constitution church closing coronavirus by 1517 Podcasts

St. Paddy's Day Special - Should You Close Church

St. Paddy's Day Special - Should You Close Church by 1517 Podcasts