Ringside Preachers

Beneath the calm, within the light, 

A hid unruly appetite

Of swifter life, a surer hope,

Strains every sense to larger scope,

Impatient to …

Put down all the other documents you take for granted, light a cuban, drip some water on your sugar sitting in spoon over your Pernod’s, and consider the possibility that God’s thoughts are recorded down on papyrus.

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According to the make believe wokeness-ometer, Jesus qualifies as the most authoritative voice because he was the most oppressed. Poor Jew, not from …

Topics:

1. Sending prayers… but do we?
2. American flag in church equals Christian Nationalism?
3. “Here I Stand” Anniversary of the Diet of Worms
4. Mixing …

Need a resurrection in your life? Listen to Ringside.

Topics:

1. Why do unbelievers celebrate Easter?
2. Experiencing Jesus now (Gospel and letters of …

Christ is risen! So you can sit... and listen to Ringside. That's the gospel.

“Let no one fear death, for the Death of our Savior has set us free. He has destroyed it by enduring it. He destroyed Hell when He descended …

It’s weird, don’t you feel like you need to do something while Jesus carries the cross and we just sit here drinking tea and eating crumpets? Help …

I always root for the underdog in March Madness. That’s why you can count on Ringside to not only root for the underdog, we’ll go down with the ship …

While you are busy working at being passive in your righteousness, let God sanctify you through some holy words spoken by unholy men.

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1. The …

Make your bed. Hit the gym. Call mom. Play Ringside.

Topics:

1. Funeral woes
2. Do you get everything you want in heaven?
3. Dr. Seuss offended Amazon
4. Beauty …

We aren’t cancelled yet. Maybe this will be the show! Come and witness history… 

Topics:

1. What is “church” in the time of COVID?
2. Does the 8th …

We aren’t cancelled yet. Maybe this will be the show! Come and witness history… 

Topics:

1. What is “church” in the time of COVID?
2. Does the 8th …

Get behind me bourgie theology! Pick up your cross and turn on your radio to Ringside Preachers. Talking about Rush Limbaugh’s legacy, shaking hands …

Get behind me bourgie theology! Pick up your cross and turn your radio to Ringside Preachers. Talking about Rush Limbaugh’s legacy, shaking hands …

Repent and believe the good news. Everything will be OK!

Topics:

1. You and your Ash: what is going on this Wednesday?
2. Favorite Lenten Songs
3. The bad …

Repent and believe the good news. Everything will be OK!

Topics:

1. You and your Ash: what is going on this Wednesday?
2. Favorite Lenten Songs
3. The bad …

I stand amid the roar

Of a surf-tormented shore,

And I hold within my hand

Grains of the golden sand —

How few! yet how they creep

Through my fingers …

I stand amid the roar

Of a surf-tormented shore,

And I hold within my hand

Grains of the golden sand —

How few! yet how they creep

Through my fingers …

Is it cooler to think there is a grand secret conspiracy based on human trafficking or that human trafficking happens far more often and far more …

Is it cooler to think there is a grand secret conspiracy based on human trafficking or that human trafficking happens far more often and far more …

Like needing to find a bathroom, the urgency of preaching the presence of God’s kingdom should be felt in the very inner being of every pastor. Not …

Like needing to find a bathroom, the urgency of preaching the presence of God’s kingdom should be felt in the very inner being of every pastor. Not …

Experience the reality of God while the world is ending. Ringside Preachers, Craft of Preaching, and Dr. Arthur Just from Concordia Theological …

Experience the reality of God while the world is ending. Ringside Preachers, Craft of Preaching, and Dr. Arthur Just from Concordia Theological …

What does it look like to preach while the world is ending? Ringside Preachers, Craft of Preaching, and John Pless from Concordia Theological …

What does it look like to preach while the world is ending? Ringside Preachers, Craft of Preaching, and John Pless from Concordia Theological …

From the city begun by Mad Anthony in 1794, some mad preachers carry on the revolutionary spirit with some spirited talk about submitting to …

From the city begun by Mad Anthony in 1794, some mad preachers carry on the revolutionary spirit with some spirited talk about submitting to …

The Preacher men go LIVE from the Bar in Fort Wayne, Indiana

The Preacher men go LIVE from the Bar in Fort Wayne, Indiana

In between boarding up your windows and hauling 5 lb. drums of peanut butter down to your basement, grab a hot rum toddy, pull your muck boots up, …

In between boarding up your windows and hauling 5 lb. drums of peanut butter down to your basement, grab a hot rum toddy, put your muck boots up, and …

While you are comparing your presents and life to others, pour a Sidecar, turn off the Taylor Swift, and man up.

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1. Christmas movie reviews by …

While you are comparing your presents and life to others, pour a Sidecar, turn off the Taylor Swift, and man up.
 Topics: - Christmas movie reviews …

God will forever be man. While you think about that, take a listen to our recent episode on the elevation of human beings on Christmas, Mary’s unique …

God will forever be man. While you think about that, take a listen to our recent episode on the elevation of human beings on Christmas, Mary’s unique …

Christmas is a time when we get to hear non-believers sing about Jesus. You could complain or admire God’s strategic ministry plan. While you’re …

Christmas is a time when we get to hear non-believers sing about Jesus. You could complain or admire God’s strategic ministry plan. While you’re …

Put your pagan feet on the ole Yule log and let the Ringside Preachers tell you a better tale about how the world began and what heroes once did to …

Put your pagan feet on the ole Yule log and let the Ringside Preachers tell you a better tale about how the world began, and what heroes once did to …

Eating a whole turkey by yourself? May we join? Hit play, grab a leg, dip in cranberry, and enjoy what some people call the greatest meeting of minds …

Eating a whole turkey by yourself? May we join? Hit play, grab a leg, dip in cranberry, and enjoy what some people call the greatest meeting of minds …

We asked Dr. Steven Paulson when the end of the world would be… He said it already happened and we missed it! But that’s Ok, Jesus invites you into …

We asked Dr. Steven Paulson when the end of the world would be… He said it already happened and we missed it! But that’s Ok, Jesus invites you into …

Rev. Ross Engel, discusses the reception of the first Medal of Honor awarded to an African American from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. This one-on-one conversation features Sgt. 1st Class LaMarr Payne, a veteran of …

Rev. Ross Engel, discusses the reception of the first Medal of Honor awarded to an African American from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. This one-on-one conversation features Sgt. 1st Class LaMarr Payne, a veteran of …

Take a break from the war and enjoy a holy meal of ordinary things!

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1. The opposite political party is an enemy of God? So Franklin Graham says…

Take a break from the war and enjoy a holy meal of ordinary things! Topics: - The opposite political party is an enemy of God? So Franklin Graham …

While you wait for Ferdinand to get shot, here's something to think about...

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1. Do Lutherans focus too much on “Justification”?
2. Should we seek …

Just like we end up walking in circles when lost with no navigation instruments, so does humankind outside of Christ. Nothing has changed since the …

Just like we end up walking in circles when lost with no navigation instruments, so does humankind outside of Christ. Nothing has changed since the Reformation. People still suck and God still loves. Topics: - Do we …

Elections and presidents and politics and voting. Repent and believe the good news! Everything will be ok.

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1. A Christian cannot vote for… …

Elections and presidents and politics and voting. Repent and believe the good news! Everything will be ok. Topics: - A Christian cannot vote for… …

A crisis isn’t all bad. Crisis encourages us to recognize who we are and what is real. Ringside meets the Craft of Preaching with Dr. Bruce Schuchard …

A crisis isn’t all bad. Crisis encourages us to recognize who we are and what is real. Ringside meets the Craft of Preaching with Dr. Bruce Schuchard …

Be a hero and listen up to the preachers! Real men die for a purpose and bring back a little doctrine in their sermons. Martin Luther would be proud.

Be a hero and listen up to the preachers! Real men die for a purpose and bring back a little doctrine in their sermons. Martin Luther would be proud. …

What is essential and non-essential in an age of crisis? Ringside meets the Craft of Preaching with Dr. Peter Nafzger in a discussion about preaching to specific people in a specific location. Half of the Seminary may …

What is essential and non-essential in an age of crisis? Ringside meets the Craft of Preaching with Dr. Peter Nafzger in a discussion about preaching to specific people in a specific location. Half of the Seminary may …

Get the latest news and most accurate scholarly assessments from a few preacher men. Or just sit back and enjoy your beer. 

Topics:

1. Can we trust the …

Get the latest news and most accurate scholarly assessments from a few preacher men. Or just sit back and enjoy your beer. Topics: - Can we trust the …

We were going to talk about preaching during the pandemic, but then things got even crazier. Ringside meets the Craft of Preaching with Dr. David Schmitt discussing how the preaching task is always the same, but the …

We were going to talk about preaching during the pandemic, but then things got even crazier. Ringside meets the Craft of Preaching with Dr. David Schmitt discussing how the preaching task is always the same, but the …

How many presidents does it take to make us question our confidence in this country? No problem, Jesus will be back soon! Just listen to the …

How many presidents does it take to make us question our confidence in this country? No problem, Jesus will be back soon! Just listen to the preachers tell it like it is, and everything will be ok. Topics: Is it a sin …

Forget prayer, America needs the use of logic and civilized discourse! So do preachers. What if preachers actually honestly engage the culture …

Forget prayer, America needs the use of logic and civilized discourse! So do preachers. What if preachers actually honestly engage the culture …

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 …

Topics:

1. Who said it? Political Campaign Slogans
2. Critical Race Theory, What is the value in this discussion?
3. Leadership and pastoral office: leading …

Who is right in these crazy times? The only oppressed One who is not the oppressor: Jesus. Topics: - Who said it? Political Campaign Slogans - …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 preachers tackle issues others are afraid to even speak out loud! This time - Aliens! Do they exist and if so, would you baptize one?

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sorry, racism, ethnic clashes, cultural differences, are nothing new to the world or the church. Listen to these fools talk about Galatians, racism, …

Nuance, listening, patience, dialogue. These things seem missing as we analyze our problems in America! We get to speak with 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 …

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 …

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.

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1. Who …

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 …

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! …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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) …

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, …

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, …

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

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