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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ep118 school cheat, denominations matter? Who is Jesus, Prayer chains
April 01, 2019 17:49 - 57 minutes - 106 MBep118 school cheat, denominations matter? Who is Jesus, Prayer chains by 1517 Podcasts
ep117 premarital counseling scam? When to leave your church. original sin
March 24, 2019 18:05 - 57 minutes - 108 MBBracket busted already! Does March madness sound like your life - one and done!? Relax. Put your feet up. Plug in your Sennheisers, close your eyes and listen! thejaggedword.com 1517.org ringsidepreachers.com topics: 1. IS PREMARITAL COUNSELING A 21st century scam. Do we really need it? is it more pyschobabble that makes us feel good just because we are doing it? does it help? What's the point? 2. WHEN SHOULD A CHURCH LEAVE ITS CHURCH BODy? Or should you wait to be thrown out? 3. IS PRAYER TH...
ep116 journalism and slander, repentance is, vaccines and parenting, lenten habits
March 11, 2019 15:05 - 55 minutes - 105 MBep116 journalism and slander, repentance is, vaccines and parenting, lenten habits by 1517 Podcasts
ep115 pastors poor prayers, church friends?, Why college?, ash wednesday
March 04, 2019 04:52 - 1 hour - 138 MBYeah, just what you need, another podcast. You have been listening to someone read wikepedia. You have been learning latin. You have heard yet another story about a lesbian mom and daughter love story set in the bible belt on NPR. Take a break. Close your eyes. Open your mind. Enjoy! 1517.org thejaggedword.com ringsidepreachers.com topics: 1. Pastors can really suck at praying. Bad experiences? Do pastors get annoyed when people ask them to pray? Why the mood music in the background of the em...
ep114 bible historical? lent is boring, Transfiguration means.., how to call a pastor
February 25, 2019 16:46 - 1 hour - 120 MBep114 bible historical? lent is boring, Transfiguration means.., how to call a pastor by 1517 Podcasts
ep113 romancing your lady, Why different church bodies? Teaching leadership in church
February 18, 2019 22:15 - 48 minutes - 92.7 MBep113 romancing your lady, Why different church bodies? Teaching leadership in church by 1517 Podcasts
ep112 cultural appropriation & Jesus, the pope and an Imam walk into a bar
February 12, 2019 00:32 - 1 hour - 121 MBep112 cultural appropriation & Jesus, the pope and an Imam walk into a bar by 1517 Podcasts
ep111 marriage annulment?, high church=false doctrine, reverence in church? Isiah 6 scared of God
February 04, 2019 16:47 - 1 hour - 119 MBEver wonder what it would sound like if Charlie Parker and Ludwig Wittgenstein went on a ski trip with the Bronte sisters? So do we! Got some great topics for you. 1517 podcast network. 1517.org thejaggedword.com craftofpreaching.com topics: 1. MARRIAGE ANNULMENT -Satan's replacement of Jesus forgiveness. What the heck is this? is it biblical. Why? Is divorce wrong? Can it be forgiven? 2. MASTERBATORY WORSHIP - Is contemporary worship only self serving? Is high church or traditional worship n...
ep110 heaven, abortion, danger of political party grouping, jesus and demons
January 28, 2019 16:51 - 1 hour - 129 MBThis is no fire drill! It's the real thing. Listen to the following podcast for further instructions! A proud member of the 1517 podcast network. 1517.org TheJaggedWord.com Ringsidepreachers.com topics: 1. What does heaven look like? Everyone wants to know. How do we answer? 2. Abortion? How do we talk about as church? Is it really just a right and wrong discussion? What does 'health' exceptions really mean in abortion laws? Can a person who had an abortion attend church? 3. Democrats in cons...
ep109 exclusive interview with "the Machine" rep!, bible authority? teachings boys to defend
January 21, 2019 03:23 - 54 minutes - 104 MBMove over Barbara Walters! We got the interview the world has been waiting for. All the behind the scene secrets revealed!
ep108 - the machine-cosplaying lutherans, trust bible? women readers? wedding at cana
January 14, 2019 02:23 - 1 hour - 126 MB"We are like the dreamer who dreams then lives inside the dream" "But who is the dreamer?" Having an existential crisis? Enjoying a primordial scream? Chill out, turn us on, enjoy an hour of moving linear time!
ep107 My Son's friendship with Muslims, epiphany signs, Pope's hypocrite Christian or atheist
January 04, 2019 06:26 - 1 hour - 125 MBep107 My Son's friendship with Muslims, epiphany signs, Pope's hypocrite Christian or atheist by 1517 Podcasts
ep106 christmas shocks, rise for incarnation, real or fake christmas custom
December 23, 2018 23:21 - 57 minutes - 110 MBHang some mistletoe, kiss your lover, raise a glass of eggnog for Advent is over. Listen to the latest from the motley group! 1517 podcast network - 1517.com thejaggedword.com ringsidepreachers.com check us out on facebook, instagram - ringsidepreachers topics: 1. Shocking finds about the Christmas Story? What is the strangest thing about the Christmas Story? One girl said she was amazed Jesus survived at all 2. Rising for the Gospel Lesson and Christmas. What does rising for the gospel have ...
ep105 Mary sinless, ever virgin? identify with the bad guy, public school teaches religion
December 17, 2018 15:35 - 1 hour - 119 MBep105 Mary sinless, ever virgin? identify with the bad guy, public school teaches religion by 1517 Podcasts
ep 104 George Bush funeral, John doubts, Jesus is humanity Athanasius, Importance of rituals
December 09, 2018 23:16 - 1 hour - 129 MBep 104 George Bush funeral, John doubts, Jesus is humanity Athanasius, Importance of rituals by 1517 Podcasts
ep103 xmas songs during Advent? I believe in church? sex=violence! Stocking stuffers ideas for boys
December 03, 2018 01:47 - 1 hour - 122 MBThe fruit cake has been served. The hot toddy awaits your approval. the leather chair has been warmed to your tastes. Sit down! you deserve it. you filthy sinner. Happy Advent. Merry Christmas. The ringside boys have cooked up a special dish just for you! topics: 1. CAN YOU SING CHRISTMAS SONGS DURING ADVENT? Are you a nerd or concerned seminarian and freak out when Christmas songs are played during advent? Why? 2. I believe in the church. Was its das? Can you really say that? Why is that in ...
ep102 - why the snake? flag in sanctuary? mark 13 how to stay awake
November 20, 2018 04:04 - 55 minutes - 106 MBForget watching the Lions lose on turkey day. Gather the family around the radio, pour a hot toddy and enjoy the latest from these sinner saints. proud member of the 1517 podcast network - 1517.com thejaggedword.com like us on facebook, instagram share and subscribe on iTunes topics; 1. Why is the Devil in the Garden? Classic question by the kids yet pondered by young and old. Why does God allow evil? Did He not know? 2. Should you have a country's flag in the sanctuary? Why and why not? Does...
ep101 the virtue of faking bravery, liturgy as crutch, the end is coming
November 12, 2018 16:06 - 50 minutes - 94.2 MBDeep in the Serengeti, far from any touch of civilization, an idea was formed. What if 3 pastors talked about life around a mic and recorded it? And so it began. Have a listen friend. brought to you by 1517.com, thejaggedword.com like us on facebook, instagram topics: 1. Teaching your kid to fake bravery not be brave. Or is it the same time. 2.
ep100 Thief on cross and Jesus descent into Hell, Why give to Church, you are special, poor widows
November 05, 2018 01:17 - 58 minutes - 110 MBep100 Thief on cross and Jesus descent into Hell, Why give to Church, you are special, poor widows by 1517 Podcasts
ep99 Lutheran vs christian, what about those who havn't heard? reformation misunderstandings
October 30, 2018 00:08 - 1 hour - 117 MBWhat pleasure to serve you such a fine meal of rich discussion, hearty laughter and undeserved pleasure in the forgiveness of sins and the hope of eternal life. No latin here folks or any dead languages for that matter. Sometimes we even make up our own words! brought to you by 1517 podcast network. 1517.com and thejaggedword.com check us out on facebook, instagram, etc. topics: 1. Reformation misunderstandings. What do people get wrong. What is being taught wrong. Why? How can we help? 2. Lu...
ep98 Live at the Here We Still Stand Conference 2018, Believer vs. disciple?
October 26, 2018 14:55 - 42 minutes - 82 MBWhat a privilege to be invited to the 2nd annual Here We Still Stand conference in San Diego CA. We had a great studio audience and hopefully entertained and enlightened by God's grace. Talk about Balaam's ass! So we are! Enjoy the episode check us out on Facebook - ringsidepreachers, instagram- ringsidepreachers. ringsidepreachers.com 1517.com thejaggedword.com
ep97 - defending God? happy loser v. mad winner, concerned seminarian, Christians & money?
October 15, 2018 22:26 - 1 hour - 117 MBep97 - defending God? happy loser v. mad winner, concerned seminarian, Christians & money? by 1517 Podcasts
ep96 Teaching your kids to fight, must we forgive? default to the law, why 3 readings sundays
October 08, 2018 03:53 - 1 hour - 139 MBThey say there are few things more enjoyable for a man than sitting in a worn leather chair smoking a cuban, casting a fly across an secluded Canadian river, or eating a block of cheese in your underwear on a warm summer's evening. Well we beg to differ. Give yourself a treat my friend. Put on your headphones and take an audio gulp through with your earholes. a proud member of the 1517 podcast network. Home of such fine shows as Thinking Fellows, Let the Bird Fly, and You are Forgiven. 1517.c...
ep95 - talking to a 7 yr old about death, being in the word? kavenaugh affect? divorce ok?
October 01, 2018 02:28 - 1 hour - 139 MBep95 - talking to a 7 yr old about death, being in the word? kavenaugh affect? divorce ok? by 1517 Podcasts
ep94 biggest obstacle to faith? pastor shortage. pluck your eye out? tobacco good! more
September 24, 2018 18:09 - 1 hour - 138 MBep94 biggest obstacle to faith? pastor shortage. pluck your eye out? tobacco good! more by 1517 Podcasts
ep93 GK Chesterton on music and dining, pastor library size? "babies are worthless" -Jesus
September 17, 2018 16:06 - 1 hour - 127 MBep93 GK Chesterton on music and dining, pastor library size? "babies are worthless" -Jesus by 1517 Podcasts
ep92 - pastor wives job description? can pastor's doubt? Does grace negate works?
September 10, 2018 01:35 - 1 hour - 133 MBEver wondered what it would be like to go to a Denny's at 1am with Gregory the Great, Frida Kahlo, and Walter Payton? Well wonder no more! Turn up the volume and turn down your distractions. Brought to you by 1517. Part of the 1517 podcast network! 1517.org Thejaggedword.org check us out on Facebook - ringsidepreachers ringsidepreachers.com
ep91 - early communion? a pastor says goodbye to his church, mark 7 your problem is you
September 05, 2018 23:04 - 1 hour - 117 MBFor your listening pleasure. We will be experiencing some turbulence so the captain recommends you return to your seat, buckle up, pour a stiff drink and enjoy the ride. Concerned seminarian returns Brought to you by thejaggedword.com and 1517.com. We are a proud member of the 1517 podcast network, home of such fine audio offerings such as nanocasts - short devotions for the day Check us out on Facebook - ringsidepreachers, instagram, twitter topics: 1. How much do you need to know in order t...
ep90 paul's journey, church cover up, josh college & jesus
August 24, 2018 19:38 - 59 minutes - 113 MBWe apologize for the sometimes poor quality! Let's blame the government! It's overall a good listen, so enjoy! We can and we will do better by the grace of God! All of our hosts are back at the same time! topics: 1. Paul's John Muir trail journey with his wife. Relationship growth? Spiritual journey? 2. Roman Catholic cover up. What's the center of the corruption? How do church bodies properly deal with leader's sins? Lord have mercy on us all 3. Tyler's brother, josh, talks about college, we...
ep89 endorsing candidates? Reading out loud, Prayer life suck? faith in jesus saves John 6
August 09, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 138 MBep89 endorsing candidates? Reading out loud, Prayer life suck? faith in jesus saves John 6 by 1517 Podcasts
ep88 pastors and churches whining, Luther's 'for you' theology, Jesus the bread of life
August 02, 2018 20:23 - 54 minutes - 103 MBep88 pastors and churches whining, Luther's 'for you' theology, Jesus the bread of life by 1517 Podcasts
ep87 groom sees bride before wedding? talking to a boy scared of demons, in God we trust?
July 26, 2018 17:33 - 1 hour - 130 MBcome away, o human child! to the waters and the wild with a faery, hand in hand for the world's more full of weeping than you can understand - the Stolen Child, WB Yeats Come away for an hour an enjoy honest conversation about collision of God's Kingdom and the world! Ross is back! But our two other friends are off on adventures! Somehow by God's grace the two of us put together a whopper of a show! Enjoy A 1517legacy network podcast - 1517legacy.com friend us on Facebook, comment on itunes, ...
ep86 preaching for a suicide, feeding 5000 lord's supper, public sin?
July 17, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBep86 preaching for a suicide, feeding 5000 lord's supper, public sin? by 1517 Podcasts
ep85 Ross chaplain stories, infant baptism=essence of christianity, originalist?
July 08, 2018 21:21 - 1 hour - 134 MB"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves." Shakespeare (Julius Caesar) Please accept this unfortunate hodgepodge of dull conversation between foolish sinners for your listening pleasure Ross is back!!!! Ringside is a part of the 1517legacy podcast network! Check all the other great podcasts on 1517legacy.com We are JaggedWord production - thejaggedword.com ringsidepreachers.com check us out on Facebook and instagram under ringsidepreachers TOPICS: 1. ROSS NAVY CHAPLAIN S...
ep84 - bureaucracy biblical or good? the Word makes communion, wipe your shoes,
July 01, 2018 02:39 - 1 hour - 127 MBNo matter what's going on in this country, it's gonna be alright! Christ reigns, forgiveness and life pour freely and liberally from His cup! So light your fire works, watch the chitlins chase fireflies, crack a cold one and enjoy another episode of your favorite podcast! Thank you for listening! Thanks to Tim Barkett for joining us. Great insight and greater laugh. follow us on Facebook - ringsidepreachers ringsidepreachers.com thejaggedword.com 1517legacy.com on the 1517 podcast network TOP...
ep82 Christianity 101-first lesson? Cologne ? Teach your kid to hunt, Jesus & water
June 18, 2018 01:14 - 58 minutes - 111 MBHappy Father's Day! Give the old man what he wants, what he needs! Give him some Ringside. Make him an Old Fashioned. Grab his leather LLBean slippers. Leave him alone for an hour of fascinating discussion, deep laughs and cosmic meditation. Check us out on Facebook, Ringsidepreachers.com, 1517legacy.com We are proudly a part of the 1517 podcast network! Check them out for more fine products. the concerned seminarians makes a visit Get ready for a Jagged Word Bible Lands Cruise Topics: 1. Whe...
ep81b pics during baptism? Kingdom building? D-Day heroes
June 12, 2018 17:23 - 1 hour - 142 MBep81b pics during baptism? Kingdom building? D-Day heroes by 1517 Podcasts
ep81 D-Day & the church, Kingdom of God means..., Who wouln't a pastor marry?
June 11, 2018 15:07 - 1 hour - 146 MBep81 D-Day & the church, Kingdom of God means..., Who wouln't a pastor marry? by 1517 Podcasts
ep80 pastors & biblical languages, writing sermons, biblical leadership? Jesus & demons
June 04, 2018 02:35 - 1 hour - 132 MBWe are here to serve you! While you sweat during reps or sprints - let us motivate. While you scream at other drivers on the road as you drive to recklessly to work with a jesus fish on your bumper - let us inspire. While you sit on your deck with a can of Strohs in your hand and a copy of Thomas Pynchon's V. in the other, let us talk you off the ledge. We are proud to be a part of the 1517 legacy podcast network - 1517legacy/podcast check our friends out! Check us out a ringsidepreachers.com...
ep79 jungian archetypes & Jesus, how to lose gracefully, regret bad?
May 27, 2018 21:38 - 1 hour - 133 MBRather proclaim it, Westmorland, through my host, That he which hath no stomach to this fight, Let him depart; his passport shall be made, And crowns for convoy put into his purse; We would not die in that man's company That fears his fellowship to die with us. This day is call'd the feast of Crispian. He that outlives this day, and comes safe home, Will stand a tip-toe when this day is nam'd, And rouse him at the name of Crispian. He that shall live this day, and see old age, Will yearly on ...
ep78 prayer preaching, did jesus slouch, athanasius &trinity, nature sucks
May 20, 2018 23:58 - 1 hour - 134 MB"God save the queen and her fascist regime" Johnny Rotten said it best. So if you're done watching reruns of the 'royal' wedding, press play and listen to this royal mess of a show! Special guest - Pastor David Graves from Wartburg, Tennessee! follow us on Facebook. like and subscribe 1517legacy.com thejaggedword.com ringsidepreachers.com ToPIcS: 1. Prayer preaching! Seriously, choose one. Does your pastor sound like he is preaching instead of praying? Is it wrong? What about Johann Gerhard d...
ep77 - someone doesn't like me! Pentecost is.. What is Israel? who can preach?
May 13, 2018 22:46 - 1 hour - 128 MBSomeone's got to talk about that 800 lb gorilla! This show is neither safe nor sterile. Please carefully read the directions before opening then grab a comfy arm chair and ottoman and enjoy. Afterward, put on some Carseat Headrest, light your pipe, and swirl it all around in your mind. The Concerned Seminarian makes an appearance at the end and gives some clothing tips. Our Sponsor this week is the New York Times best seller "Who will comfort the comfort dogs" Check us out on Facebook, ringsi...
ep 76 why confirmation? men should difficult things, that they should be one? Kanye West & slavery
May 06, 2018 23:02 - 1 hour - 148 MB"You see, my mule don’t like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you’re laughin’ at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you’re going to, I might convince him that you really didn’t mean it." – A Fistful of Dollars (1964) Don't laugh at the mule. Laugh at us. Please enjoy a full plate of issues regarding Church unity, why should men do difficult things, confirmation is for suckers etc.! like us on Facebook ringsidepreachers.com thejaggedword.com 1517legacy.com TOPICS: 1. Why do some chu...
ep75 infant baptism &immersion, did Jesus laugh, don't snitch, i am the vine, soldiers & forgiveness
May 02, 2018 12:56 - 1 hour - 142 MBAt long last our missing episode has appeared! Your patience shall be rewarded! Grab a croissant, fine cup of Americano, put your copy of Edward Abbey's "Monkey Wrench Gang" down and enjoy the show! The concerned seminarian makes an appearance Ross Engel does not! But Cindy Koch fills in...so win! topics: 1. REJECTING INFANT BAPTISM IS AKIN TO SUPPORTING ABORTION! ooooh did we really go there. Once again Hess says outlandish stuff....but is there a consistent logic? 2 WHY DO CHURCHES WHO BAPT...
ep74 what about the sabbath? internet privacy! Jesus is Shepherd not you. good works?
April 16, 2018 01:38 - 1 hour - 158 MBAPRIL is the cruellest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain. Winter kept us warm, covering 5 Earth in forgetful snow, feeding A little life with dried tubers. - T.S. Eliot, the Waste land Sirens of serenity in this time of darkness and chaos. Drip some spring water over a sugar cube into a glass of your favorite French Absinthe and release the green fairy. Rest your leather slippered feet up the faux leather ottoman you go...
ep73 ok to eat blood? Hell fo realz? dads and daughters, Emmaus peekaboo Jesus
April 08, 2018 23:32 - 1 hour - 130 MB"Als Gregor Samsa eines Morgens aus unruhigen Träumen erwachte, fand er sich in seinem Bett zu einem ungeheueren Ungeziefer verwandelt." -Kafka, Verwandlung. Wake up from your existential nightmare! He is risen! Like Jacob wrestling with God, Kafka wrestling with identity, this show wrestles between the sacred and profane! Hop on in the ring! Thank you to Kyle Dushane for giving us a generous sponsor for this week's episode! Looking forward to playing the game 'quite frankly' topics: 1. BLOOD...
ep72 bodily resurrection?wait what? romans 6 new life today! mark's weird ending
April 02, 2018 16:54 - 1 hour - 138 MBUnlike any other religion Jesus goes big or goes home. Promises death and resurrection then He does it! Maybe more ridiculous Christ gives out free forgiveness for everything. It's insane if, again, he hadn't risen from the dead! Our hosts talk about the impact of the resurrection and of course through some laughter in for good measure! you won't be disappointed - and if you are not completely satisfied money back guarantee ! friend us on Facebook and instagram - ringsidepreachers or go to ou...
ep71 holy week special! maundy thursday? what's good friday? are you worthy? original sin necessary
March 26, 2018 15:49 - 1 hour - 125 MBLet us enter Jerusalem with the Savior's hand. Let us enter suffering with the savior's hand. Let us stand before our accuser with our Savior's hand. Let us step into the grave with the Savior's hand. Let us die and rise with our savior's hand! Special Holy Week Episode! TOPICS: 1. MAUNDY THURSDAY - Why 'maundy'? What does foot washing have to do with lord's supper? Why is the Seder supper silly? 2. GOOD FRIDAY - What's the greatest thing about worship services on this day? Is it emotional ma...
ep70 Stephen Hawking and Jesus, Jesus & religious liberty? let the little children go to kid church
March 19, 2018 14:02 - 1 hour - 132 MBIf your bracket has been busted and you have some free time on your hands this March, turn on Ringside with the preacher men! It's a win win. We will not let you down! So get that Filet Mignon off the grill, pour that Cognac, sit back and be entertained, informed and #blessed! Jesus loves you! We have a special guest, Kevin the IT guy! Kevin's our brilliant website composer and connection to the information superhighway. Also check out our new game, Which Guy in a Wheelchair Said It? Stephen ...
ep69 mafia movies, Why pray? AC, Trinity, St. Patrick, oscar romero rocks
March 12, 2018 16:32 - 1 hour - 134 MBA very special St. Patrick's Day edition of Ringside, starring your favorite converted pagans! Enjoy a hilarious yet deep conversation about how Mafia Movies, Oscar Romero, Martin Scorcese and prayer! It all fits together! Check us out on Facebook - ringsidepreachers. ringsidepreachers.com thejaggedword.com We are sponsored by 1517 Legacy and the thejaggedword.com topics: 1. Why are we attracted to mafia movies? Why do people join the mafia? Gang mentality, identity, purpose. Do you have a fa...