Ringside Preachers
420 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratingsEnjoy 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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Life in Christ during a Pandemic
March 16, 2020 01:13 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBLife in Christ during a Pandemic by 1517 Podcasts
A Good Funeral, and other topics!
March 09, 2020 17:08 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBWhile you spin in circles on this rock around an unstable fire why not give Ringside a listen! 1517.org TheJaggedWord.com Check us on ringsidepreachers.com, facebook, instagram, itunes, spotify! topics: 5:00 - taking criticism 11:00 - A Lutheran Funeral 23:00- Fasting
Communing Mentally Disabled, Being Disciplined and Living in Grace
March 02, 2020 17:35 - 49 minutes - 93.8 MBHoled up while the Coronavirus casts a shadow in your town? Tune in to the Ringsidepreachers and discover that God still sits on His throne and His Son still actively reigns drawing sinners back home. Brought to you by 1517.org Check us out on Facebook, instagram, ringsidepreachers.com topics: 2:00 Youth and Lent 7:40 Coronavirus and the Church 14:00 A Catholic Church get's in trouble for denying an autistic child communion. What should be done? What's the challenge 30:00 J...
Feeling Righteous?
March 02, 2020 15:32 - 53 minutes - 103 MBKick off Lent with our merry band of misfit pastors! What topic comes to mind when thinking about Ash Wednesday? Polygamy obviously! Have a listen
Communing Mentally Disabled, New Orleans, Discipline and Grace
March 02, 2020 14:35 - 49 minutes - 93.8 MBCommuning Mentally Disabled, New Orleans, Discipline and Grace by 1517 Podcasts
ep163 Do you Feel Righteous? Ashes, repentance and polygamy!
February 24, 2020 02:25 - 53 minutes - 103 MBep163 Do you Feel Righteous? Ashes, repentance and polygamy! by 1517 Podcasts
Lust in Marriage? Does God need to hear apologies? Self Communing?
February 17, 2020 04:17 - 55 minutes - 105 MBIn celebration of valentines day our Romeos talk about loving their wives and God's love for us through confession hmm! Listen if you dare! Music: Dead bees, Sam Martin - down load him on Spotify
ep162 Lust for your wife ok? AC Confession. Pastor's communing themselves
February 17, 2020 04:06 - 55 minutes - 105 MBep162 Lust for your wife ok? AC Confession. Pastor's communing themselves by 1517 Podcasts
Who is in Charge of the Church?
February 10, 2020 15:52 - 51 minutes - 99.3 MBWhile some church bodies are settled on how a Church should be organized and ran, others are not. That's a big deal! Who is in charge? The preachers with special guests, Rev. Graham Glover, James Hopkins, and his brother Mike Hopkins, have fun talking about the importance and unimportance of holy organizing.
Scared? Kobe's Death, Coronavirus, Jesus transfiguration
February 10, 2020 15:40 - 58 minutes - 111 MBScared? Kobe's Death, Coronavirus, Jesus transfiguration by 1517 Podcasts
How Would Jesus Organize the Churdh?
February 03, 2020 20:03 - 51 minutes - 99.3 MBHow Would Jesus Organize the Churdh? by 1517 Podcasts
Hobbies, Do Lutheran's do Mass, Church Names
January 27, 2020 01:06 - 56 minutes - 107 MBThe preachers go through a buffet of topics like Bono goes through Sunglasses Brought to you by 1517 Podcast Network. 1517.org and TheJaggedWord.com topics: 11:30 Hobbies. Are they important? Is it a 1st world problem? 22:00 The Reformers said they didn't get rid of the Mass? What does that mean? Augsburg Confession Article 24 34:00 What's in a Church name? Does it matter? where did the names like St. so and so come from? 46:00 Matthew 4:12 Repent the Kingdom of Heaven is at ha...
How and How Not to Pray
January 27, 2020 00:39 - 42 minutes - 80.7 MBHow and How Not to Pray by 1517 Podcasts
Hobbies are for the rich? Augsburg Confession on Keeping the Mass? What's in a Church name?
January 20, 2020 16:45 - 56 minutes - 107 MBHobbies are for the rich? Augsburg Confession on Keeping the Mass? What's in a Church name? by 1517 Podcasts
Just War?
January 12, 2020 12:59 - 48 minutes - 92.2 MBWorld War III might be raging outside and you might be serving your country by making memes , but Ringside continues with Rich content and richer laughs! Brought to you by 1517.org also - TheJaggedWord.com topics: Just War? Where do we get that phrase? Wht does it mean? Should we care? Pope Slap? this is not a joke, why did the pope slap the lady? Was she out of line? What might this tell us about the dangers of Christiah celebrity or bad theology?
Christmas controversies, traditions and myths
December 23, 2019 16:36 - 1 hour - 114 MBLook what Santa left under the tree! A fresh new episode of Ringside for your listening pleasure as you travel hundreds of miles only to listen to angry Trumpsters or whiny woke aunts argue at the dinner table! Plugin and tune out! Episode highlights 8min - Christmas Tradition game. Guess what are real Christmas traditions or not? 17min - Sermons for Christmas. Anything new to give the folks or the same old gospel? 26 min - A puritan Christmas. Do people share their hatred of Christm...
Christmas Controversies, traditions and meaning!
December 23, 2019 15:36 - 1 hour - 114 MBLook what Santa left under the tree! A fresh new episode of Ringside for your listening pleasure as you travel hundreds of miles only to listen to angry Trumpsters or whiny woke aunts argue at the dinner table! Plug in and tune out! Episode highlights 8min - Christmas Tradition game. Guess what are real christmas traditions or not? 17min - Sermons for Christmas. Anything new to give the folks or the same old gospel? 26 min - A puritan Christmas. Do people share their hatred of christmas today...
Incarnation and Communion
December 16, 2019 05:45 - 59 minutes - 110 MBWelcome to Ringside! We run through a number of current topics for your enjoyment! Please prayerfully consider donating to the wonderful work of 1517.org by the end of the year to support our podcast and many other fine offerings! Topics: 12min: Pastor/Churches need to address the impeachent news? 20min: Jesus' genealogy in Matthew. Does it matter? 32min: Incarnation and Communion. Can you believe in the incarnation and not in the real presence of Christ in the eucharist? 42min: ...
Can't believe in the incarnation and not communion! Christian Worldview
December 16, 2019 05:04 - 59 minutes - 110 MBCan't believe in the incarnation and not communion! Christian Worldview by 1517 Podcasts
ep154 Chrismtas-gift exchange shame, hallmark saviors,
December 13, 2019 17:39 - 48 minutes - 92.9 MBep154 Chrismtas-gift exchange shame, hallmark saviors, by 1517 Podcasts
ep152 Advent Special! What were people expecting of the Messiah?
December 02, 2019 18:38 - 43 minutes - 82.5 MBep152 Advent Special! What were people expecting of the Messiah? by 1517 Podcasts
ep151 Thanksgiving Special: Jesus isn't Mad when You don't Give Thanks
November 25, 2019 14:22 - 53 minutes - 96.3 MBAlas the most important festival of the Church year is upon us. Well it's a good one right? Gather with family, enjoy a feast, and give thanks to God! Also, get ready for some thanksgiving sermons that make you feel guilty about it all! #thanksliving hardee har 1517.org thejaggedword.com ringsidepreachers.com topics: 1. Luke 17:11-17, Ten Lepers are healed. One returns to give thanks. What is the point of this passage? Is Jesus really mad that no one returned to give thanks? Why a foreigner? ...
ep150 The End?
November 18, 2019 03:39 - 51 minutes - 98.5 MBAsk people what book of the bible they want to study? 8 out of 10 will say revelation or revelations. Why not? There are giant dragons, locust monsters and 4 headed creatures - oh and a whore. Well Jesus is coming again. Is it going to get crazy? Are we in the end times now? Find out today! 1517.org thejaggedword.com check us out on facebook page, instagram, website ringsidepreachers.com topics: 1. The Dangers of Studying Revelation. How can people mess up this book? What are some pitfalls in...
ep149 talking to your kids about the end! pets don't go to heaven? are you catholic?
November 11, 2019 16:14 - 57 minutes - 108 MBep149 talking to your kids about the end! pets don't go to heaven? are you catholic? by 1517 Podcasts
ep147 Kanye Conversion? Praying to Saints, Purgatory, Paul vs. Jesus,
November 01, 2019 03:39 - 47 minutes - 89.5 MBep147 Kanye Conversion? Praying to Saints, Purgatory, Paul vs. Jesus, by 1517 Podcasts
ep146 Bo Derek or Bo Giertz with Bror Erickson, Talking to Atheists about God
October 21, 2019 15:46 - 50 minutes - 95.7 MBep146 Bo Derek or Bo Giertz with Bror Erickson, Talking to Atheists about God by 1517 Podcasts
ep145 Are there holy places? Norman Nagel r.i.p.,Summary of Augsburg Conf. 2 religion marriage,
October 13, 2019 23:50 - 58 minutes - 111 MBWhile you wait for what is ruined to rise, listen to wisdom from some asses' mouths! Ringside with the preachermen. topics: 1. Norman Nagel. Rest in Peace. We read a couple excerpts from the great theologian and wordsmith's sermons. Paul and Joel share some jovial interactions with the man. 2. The joys of seeing the places where Jesus and disciples walked and biblical events happened. 3. The dangers of pilgrimage to holy places. We don't need to go to Jesus because Jesus comes to us. 4. The S...
ep143 Friendship among men - an interview with David Smith, author of Who's Got Your back
October 06, 2019 23:58 - 1 hour - 128 MBAll the lonely people, where do they all come from? David W. Smith, author of Who's Got Your Back, joins us for an engaging discussion about friendship among men! 1517.org thejaggedword.com topics: 1. What is going wrong with friendships among men today? 2. Is there Biblical precedent? 3. What's the harm of not having deep friendships? What's the positive? 4. Men should learn from women regarding developing and sustaining deep friendships? 5. Does our culture hurt male bonding? book - Who's G...
ep142 Trump sponsors maybe, feeling the spirit? reading bible on phone bad? praying to saints
September 30, 2019 17:34 - 41 minutes - 80.2 MBIn order for many of our cosmic predictions to work, there must exist some sort of dark matter, matter not seen. If it was possible to travel it is extremely likely that we would already know that. What is more frightening; discovering alien beings or that we are alone in the universe? We will answer none of these questions but instead far more significant issues! brought to you by 1517.org, thejaggedword.org topics: 1. What if I don't feel the spirit in me? Does the holy spirit give off a fe...
ep141 mass wedding of cohabitators, repenting to plants, good works?
September 23, 2019 13:07 - 43 minutes - 82.4 MB"Un sot trouve toujours un plus sot qui l’admire" and so do we! Enjoy a buffet of fine conversation peppered with humor and wit. Or at least let us help you pass the time by as you put in a couple miles on the road before your dreaded work day! 1517.org TheJaggedWord.org follow us facebook, instagram, twitter under ringsidepreachers topics: 1. A Mass Wedding in Texas
ep140 Does Luck exist? Christians committing suicide? AC XIX Original Sin
September 16, 2019 13:42 - 48 minutes - 91.5 MBThe Swedes have their smorgasbord, offering a large array of fine foods to their diner's delight. We have Ringside, an intellectual buffet of rich theological entrees and.. ah whatever take a listen! 1517.org Thejaggedword.com ringsidepreachers.com topics: 1. Luck. Does it exist? How do we explain people who seem to have everything right happening? Do all religions come from questions of luck? 2. A popular pastor commits suicide. What does this mean? Is it impossible to stop someone who has a...
ep139 Ulrich Zwingli stud, core character for kids, check your theology like Benny? No free will!
September 09, 2019 14:01 - 1 hour - 115 MBep139 Ulrich Zwingli stud, core character for kids, check your theology like Benny? No free will! by 1517 Podcasts
ep138 thrill seeking, infant baptism in bible, Jesus second coming, ELCA unitarian or sophists?
September 03, 2019 17:41 - 56 minutes - 105 MBep138 thrill seeking, infant baptism in bible, Jesus second coming, ELCA unitarian or sophists? by 1517 Podcasts
ep137 People born evil? Power of Corporate Singing, Justification and regeneration, AC
August 22, 2019 21:02 - 55 minutes - 104 MBep137 People born evil? Power of Corporate Singing, Justification and regeneration, AC by 1517 Podcasts
ep135 gay penguins? Skillet response to apostate pop dudes, Jesus' anger?
August 15, 2019 17:18 - 52 minutes - 95.7 MBThe fifth gripping week An absolute must One of the years Best ain't sayin' much Throwin' us trunks As we're starting to drown We're all shook down All shook down Shook down All shook down. - the replacements, all shook down topics: 1. Angry Jesus? Jesus says he came to cast fire and not peace? Was ist das? Is He serious? 2. Skillet singer response to apostate pop christian peeps - breaking down his great response to perhaps shallow Christianity propoganda 3. Gay Penguins nursing rocks! What ...
ep 134 josh harris, who can preach? Sunday School ugh, Colossians 4 and more
August 02, 2019 16:34 - 54 minutes - 104 MBCome gather round people where ever you roam and admit that the waters around you have grown! - Robert Zimmerman. The waters are rising so hop in the boat and let us paddle you to shore. Jesus looks like he is sleeping but it's because He knows it's going to be alright! 1517.org thejaggedword.com ringsidepreachers.com like, subscribe on itunes, stitcher, googleplay. Rate us, review us! Share with friends. Thanks for listening! Drop us a line topics: 1. Josh Harris. Who is he? What is purity r...
ep133 Recognizing Evil leads to Jesus? Bachlerotte rejects Christian? Use of Sacraments
July 25, 2019 02:28 - 47 minutes - 90.6 MB"Men at some time are masters of their fates: The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings" Shakespeare - Julius Caesar Join Joel and Paul as they take on some hot topics - but real topics of everyday life! 1517.org ringsidepreachers.com thejaggedword.com topics: 1. Realizing there is evil leads to Jesus? 2. Bachelorette kicks out Christian guy who didn't want to have sex before marriage. Turns out they both think they are christians and they are both ...
ep132 poverty & christianity, leadership &Jesus? Hugging? AC repentance, Cremation
July 14, 2019 21:20 - 1 hour - 123 MBWe are back! Summer has interfered joyfully with our weekly scheduled but have no fear cheapseats! Take a listen Thank you to Rev. James Hopkins of 1st Lutheran in Boston for joining us. Stop by Pastor Hopkins church if you are in the beautiful city of Boston! topics: 1. The poor you will always have with you! Should churches be involved in helping the needy? how? Can it take the place of preaching the Gospel? 2. Leadership traits from Jesus. Can we learn anything from Jesus as far as leaders...
ep131 confession&absolution necessary? screens v. hymnals, St. Paul and loving the church
June 23, 2019 22:39 - 44 minutes - 84.9 MBep131 confession&absolution necessary? screens v. hymnals, St. Paul and loving the church by 1517 Podcasts
ep130 double predestination VBS, Lord's Supper from the AC, Distractions, The Law as babysitter
June 17, 2019 22:19 - 39 minutes - 75.3 MBep130 double predestination VBS, Lord's Supper from the AC, Distractions, The Law as babysitter by 1517 Podcasts
ep129 Craft of preaching with Dr. Peter Nafzger Lord's prayer change, law gospel,what's preaching
June 09, 2019 23:58 - 1 hour - 119 MBWhat am I listening to? Is that a question you are having right now as you sit back in your corduroy La Z boy sipping on some Old Style? Or is it a question you had Sunday Morning in Church? Enjoy this special Mash up of Craft of Preaching and Ringside! We begin by talking about the Pope's recent approval of changing the Lord's Prayer. Was ist das? Thank you to Dr. Peter Nafzger of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He offers many insights into the necessity of good preaching and the pitfalls we ...
ep128 burnout disease, canada church decline, hospitality, ACbaptism, pentecost
June 03, 2019 13:15 - 1 hour - 114 MBIt's tornado season and that means its time to crack open an Old Style and enjoy your favorite pontificators on a podcast: Ringside! Thanks for listening 1517 podcast network - 1517.org thejaggedword.com ringsidepreachers.com like us on facebook, instagram, twitter topics: 1. Burnout disease. WHO has officially recognized burn out as an epidemic. Paul makes a connection to a lot of pastors. Recommendation - Gin 2. Churches in Canada closing. What does it mean? Who cares. An article notes the ...
ep127 Pastor as DJ, Is faith a good work? When to stand, What the Church is,
May 28, 2019 17:42 - 1 hour - 118 MBep127 Pastor as DJ, Is faith a good work? When to stand, What the Church is, by 1517 Podcasts
ep125 when can i judge other christians? Are prolife people hypocrites? What is the true church?
May 20, 2019 17:26 - 1 hour - 111 MBep125 when can i judge other christians? Are prolife people hypocrites? What is the true church? by 1517 Podcasts
ep124 statements of faith? military republican? steroids ok? the new obedience in Christ,
May 13, 2019 01:48 - 56 minutes - 107 MBep124 statements of faith? military republican? steroids ok? the new obedience in Christ, by 1517 Podcasts
ep123 sacerdotalists, do churh buildings matter, bookofconcord art. 5 ministry and more!
May 05, 2019 23:17 - 1 hour - 126 MBEver wished you could have been a fly on the wall as Chesterton and Wilde ate Frosted Flakes in a London Park complaining about Schoenberg's new sound? Imagine no more! 1517.org thejaggedword.com craftofpreaching.com like us on Facebook, instagram, twitter topics: 1. Should church bodies have two seminaries no matter their size? 2. Sacerdotalists? Are there pastors in Lutheran Church bodies who sound more like priests from Rome? Is the office of holy ministry purely functional? 3. Book of Con...
ep122 local church vs. beuracrat, christianity and GOT, Otten dead, Bill Nye&Ken Ham, Article 4
May 01, 2019 03:43 - 1 hour - 119 MB1517.org Thejaggedword.org Like us on Facebook, instagram follow on itunes topics: 1. Local church vs. hierarchy - where is the center of power in a given church body? Where should it be? Where do things really happen? 2. Can a Christian watch Game of Thrones? Should pastors tell people not to? 3. Herman Otten died. Now what? legacy or infamy? 4. 4th Article of the Augsburg Confession - Justification music: dead bees, O canada, Sam Martin Hess - complacent mind
ep121 The Resurrection Episode Luke 24 plus a little banter about knowing your dead
April 23, 2019 02:24 - 59 minutes - 112 MBep121 The Resurrection Episode Luke 24 plus a little banter about knowing your dead by 1517 Podcasts
ep120 Luke 23. Pilate is cool. Barabbas v. Jesus. Who killed Jesus. Questions for God
April 14, 2019 21:22 - 1 hour - 116 MBep120 Luke 23. Pilate is cool. Barabbas v. Jesus. Who killed Jesus. Questions for God by 1517 Podcasts
ep119 eat drink & work,, are you getting the most out of communion, praise is the highway to God?!
April 08, 2019 01:26 - 50 minutes - 94.8 MBEver wanted to be a fly on the wall as John Coltrane argues with Charlie Parker about the Bible and Sartre? Wonder no longer! Stop your fasting - pour a cocktail, grill some salmon. Sit back and let us do the work. 1517.org thejaggedword.org craftofpreaching.com pseudohess.com topics: 1. EAT DRINK & WORK. ECCLESIASTES tells us that is life. Let God to the big stuff worry about your neighbor instead of global warming or preaching at Wrigley. Paul breaks down his recent article on thejaggedword...