Ringside Preachers
Religion & Spirituality
About
Enjoy 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!
Episodes
- UFOs and Jesus
This episode of Ringside Preachers discusses whether a Christian worldview encompasses aliens, addresses church cemeteries, and ponders the idea of the One True Church.
- Ascension Declension
Ringside Preachers covers topics including whether confirmation should be discontinued, how the ascension impacts all aspects of life, and the ethical challenges of 'just war' within Christian morality. The episode references work from the…
- Ain't No Blind Faith
This episode of Ringside Preachers covers topics such as 'Nerds and Bible purses,' experiencing the risen Christ in Word and Sacrament, radical wedding vows, and the young earth belief. The show indexes content from public RSS feeds.
- I am the Resurrection
The episode "I am the Resurrection" from Ringside Preachers discusses topics of belief and eternal life, alongside an exploration of educational choices including homeschooling, Christian schools, and public schools. It also touches on com…
- Israel?
This episode of Ringside Preachers discusses the topic of war and the significance of Israel. It also covers the healing miracle of Jesus as described in John 9.
- The Secret Pain of Miscarriage
Topics: Ministry to couples who have had a miscarriage How long should a sermon be? Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONS…
- Power Corrupts What's New
Topics: Are we too shocked by corruption of elites? Everything is awful and everything is urgent? How much should Christians care about the fall of kingdoms? Isaiah 6 and going to church when the world falls apart. Muskrats are fish? Getti…
- Hermeneutics Under Attack with Dr. James Voelz
TOPICS: Moderism is not our Friend Decentering the Self The Hisotry of language thought and theory Misunderstandings in Hermeneutics Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie…
- It's OK to Talk About Death at a Funeral
Topics: It's healthy to cry The 8k pound gorilla at a funeral Wakes are good 1 Corinthians 2 - faith does not come from reason Does a sermon convince people to believe? Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran…
- Hurt By Your Church?
TOPICS: Car broke down Recovering from Church Hurt Spiritual Abuse Boredom is good Thank you: thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE…
- Christmas is Coming! Advent, Prophesy and Presents
- Reminders and Remembrance
- How Long, Oh Lord?
TOPICS: Lament and culture Wrestling with God and Prayer Apologetics vs. Politics Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YO…
- The Mighty Fortress Reformation Episode
- Immigration, Baseball, and the Christian Faith
- Click Bait CTCR with Dr. Rick Serina
TOPICS: United and Diverse in Confession LC-MS lack of debate Serina spills the CTCR tea The written library will endure Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Mea…
- Chaplains, Angels, and Psychologists
TOPICS: Ringside's NINTH birthday Chaplain life Spiritual warfare and Angels Community, church, and government Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blay…
- Relevance of Revelation with Dr. Bruce Schuchard
TOPICS: Gospels as confession Application of apocalypse Christian identity Heavenly Rest Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Sw…
- Making of Men at Camp Trinity
GUEST: Rev. Andrew Preus Camp Trinity Academy: camptrinityacademy.com TOPICS: Camp ministry Theological formation for young men Benefits of formal education Core of pastoral care Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura…
- Rhetoric of Violence and Charlie Kirk
TOPICS: 9-11 and Assassination Perception of Reality through Social Media Christian Response to Tragedy Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watt…
- Summer Vibes with Ringside
TOPICS: New Heaven and New Earth Porn Theology vs. Raw Faith Vocation and Career Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU…
- PKs, School, and Ministry
Guest Rev. Matt Hoffmann TOPICS: Challenges and Joys of Being a Pastor's Kid Failures of a Pastor Relaxed and Reverent Worship Back to School Ministry Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago…
- Weddings, Funerals, and Youth Gatherings
TOPICS: Youth Gatherings Funerals & Weddings for the Unbelieving Apologetics, Reason and Faith Adam's relation to Christ Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Mea…
- Pray for Your Local Mafia
TOPICS: Mafia Envy Conspiracy and Power Church workers and family dynamics Prayer CRAFT of PREACHING WORKSHOP August 4-6, 2025 at St. James, Chicago Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago M…
- Independence, Conspiracy, and Preaching
Guest Rev. Matt Hoffmann TOPICS: Reflections on Independence Day Conspiracy Theories Preaching with Metaphor and Illusions Gospel vs. Politics CRAFT of PREACHING WORKSHOP August 4-6, 2025 at St. James, Chicago Thank you: 1517.org thejagged…
- Seeing the "Other" in Biblical Interpretation with Guest Dieter Reinstorf
Welcome special Guest Dieter Reinstorf, Former bishop (2010-2023) of the Free Evangelical Lutheran Synod in South Africa (FELSISA). His academic expertise is New Testament and Hermeneutics, and he has served as a research associate of the…
- Gird Your Loins
TOPICS: Dress like a Man Gen Z worship trends Men and women in church Why the tree of good and evil? CRAFT of PREACHING WORKSHOP August 4-6, 2025 at St. James, Chicago Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James…
- Poetry of Men
TOPICS: Manly Poetry Why not follow the OT law? What its like to work for Joel… Living Together before Marriage CRAFT of PREACHING WORKSHOP August 4-6, 2025 at St. James, Chicago Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura…
- Baseball, Epiphany, and Ascension
TOPICS: Hope for Humanity at the Ball game New Pope talk Christ's Ascension & Implications Guest: Rev. James Hopkins CRAFT of PREACHING WORKSHOP August 4-6, 2025 at St. James, Chicago Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ve…
- Ministry Newbies
TOPICS: The Call Day Experience Choosing a Church New Pastor Advice Essential Friendships in the Ministry JOIN US! readingtwotexts.com CONFERENCE JUNE 10-11, 2025 Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Luthe…
- Post-Easter Hangover
TOPICS: Absurd Easter Memories Passing of Pope Francis Resurrection and Remembrance Confession Absolution The "Closed" Canon of Scripture JOIN US! readingtwotexts.com CONFERENCE JUNE 10-11, 2025 (Registration open until May 10) Thank you:…
- Addiction and Faith with Donavon Riley
TOPICS: The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction NEW BOOK Words of Identity Community in Recovery Empathy vs. Sympathy Symbols in Worship GUEST: Rev. Donavan Riley NEW BOOK: The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction JOIN US! readi…
- Holy Week with Ringside
TOPICS: Swearing Pastors Why does Mark's Gospel end like it does? Fear and Trembling "They know not what they do" JOIN US! readingtwotexts.com CONFERENCE JUNE 10-11, 2025 (Registration open until May 10) Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.c…
- Christian Entertainment and the Christian Life
TOPICS: Rivalry in Sport and Society The Chosen Christian Entertainment Repentance and Forgiveness JOIN US! readingtwotexts.com CONFERENCE JUNE 10-11, 2025 (Registration open until May 10) Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Luther…
- Comfort Dogs, Loneliness, and Revolt
TOPICS: Comfort Dogs Loneliness Anti-social Technology Revolt against a King readingtwotexts.com CONFERENCE JUNE 10-11, 2025 (Registration open until May 10) Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran,…
- Reading Two Texts with Dr. Jim Voelz
TOPICS: Situation and text Newton/Einstein interpretation Deconstructionism asks good questions. Best Theories comes before Best practices De-centering of the self Modernism is not our salvation readingtwotexts.com CONFERENCE JUNE 10-11, 2…
- Fun Christians and Slow Technology
Ringside interviews the incredible minds at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne during Symposia 2025. Guest Rev. Dr. Jason Lane TOPICS: Benedict Option Democracy as the new religion Joyful Living: It's fun Formulated ideas by podc…
- Launching New Pastors with Jeff Pulse
Ringside interviews the incredible minds at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne during Symposia 2025. Guest Rev. Dr. Jeff Pulse TOPICS: Inside Scoop: Straight outta Seminary A new pastor & his communication skills Longevity in the…
- Preaching Word to Christ with Guest John Bombaro
Ringside interviews the incredible minds at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne during Symposia 2025. Guest: Rev. Dr. John Bombaro TOPICS: What does church architecture have to do with preaching? Imposing our physicality on Christ…
- Levitical Law, Miscarriage, and Serving the Church
TOPICS: Song of Simeon Levitical Laws Miscarriage & Silence Serving the Church Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: James Houseman, Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Ed…
- Tyler's Birthday Episode
TOPICS: Travel Nightmares (with Joel) Apologetics and Faith Free Will and Human Suffering Wisdom, God's Plan Happy Birthday Tyler! Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: F…
- Fires, Ministry, and the Holy Spirit
TOPICS: California Wildfires Christianity in Modern Culture Volunteer Dynamics at Church Language Barriers in Ministry Baptism of our Lord Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Spo…
- Have a Very Ringside Christmas!
TOPICS: Drone or Angel? Gift Giving and Family Traditions Humor in Conversations Skepticism and Cynicism Power of the Christmas Narrative Angels, Messengers, and Mary Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James L…
- The Joy and Terror of Christmas
TOPICS: The Role of Christmas Traditions The Intersection of Joy and Terror Creative Christmas Crimes Advent vs Christmas Rhythm of Life and Seasons Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago M…
- Repeal Day and Shorter Sermons
TOPICS: Dispensary or Church? Confessional vs. Traditional Churches Prohibition & Repeal Day Shorter Sermons? New Hermeneutic? TIS Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: F…
- Come Lord Jesus: Thanksgiving Episode
- Comedy, End Times, and the Church of Free Speech
TOPICS: Rhetoric and Comedy Should Church be the Realm of Free Speech? Permission to want the End Times The enemy inside Guest: Rev. Tim Barkett Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Month…
- We're Not Talking About the Election
TOPICS: Lack of self reflection in America Authenticity in Politics Democratic and Republican pendulum Conservative vs. Orthodox Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Fra…
- Reformation Addiction with Guest Donavon Riley
TOPICS: The Theology of Addiction: the Impossible Prize Tangible vs. Abstract Gospel God-given rights? Four rules of Preaching Institutionalize the Lutheran Confession Guest: Rev. Donavon Riley St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) Thank…
- Divorce, Remarriage, and the Lutheran Brand
TOPICS: Is it a sin to marry after divorce? Does Lutheran MEAN anything anymore? Pastors standing up for each other locally Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie…