Author

  1. Merry Christmas! The World is Ending.

    book
    12/28/20
    2 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    While you are comparing your presents and life to others, pour a Sidecar, turn off the Taylor Swift, and man up.
    Merry Christmas! The World is Ending.

  2. Theology is Best Done Together

    book
    11/23/20
    3 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    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 since Shane MacGowan got together with Nick Cave to record My Way!
    Theology is Best Done Together

  3. Be Careful Condemning God's Enemy

    book
    11/09/20
    4 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    Take a break from the war and enjoy a holy meal of ordinary things!
    Be Careful Condemning God's Enemy

  4. What Would Luther Say About Today?

    book
    10/19/20
    4 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    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 Would Luther Say About Today?

  5. In the Ring: Preaching in Chaos with Dr. Peter Nafzger

    book
    10/15/20
    3 mins
    By Joel Hess | Bob Hiller | Paul Koch
    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 be from Nebraska, but what does your hyper-local world need to hear? Maybe the preacher’s task is to start a crisis.
    In the Ring: Preaching in Chaos with Dr. Peter Nafzger

  6. Why Trust the Bible?

    book
    10/13/20
    2 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    Get the latest news and most accurate scholarly assessments from a few preacher men. Or just sit back and enjoy your beer.
    Why Trust the Bible?

  7. In the Ring: Preaching in an Upside-down World with Dr. David Schmitt

    book
    10/08/20
    3 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    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 target changes. And Tyler… where’s the bell?
    In the Ring: Preaching in an Upside-down World with Dr. David Schmitt

  8. Presidents and Pastors, Public Speaking is Hard

    book
    10/04/20
    2 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    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.
    Presidents and Pastors, Public Speaking is Hard

  9. Wokeism and Sharia Law

    book
    09/15/20
    2 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    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!
    Wokeism and Sharia Law

  10. Church & State with Rev. Graham Glover

    book
    08/17/20
    1 min
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    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...
    Church & State with Rev. Graham Glover

  11. Should You Baptize an Alien?

    book
    08/03/20
    2 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    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?
    Should You Baptize an Alien?

  12. Creating a Church Culture That Protects the Vulnerable with Raleigh Sadler

    book
    06/04/20
    3 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    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.
    Creating a Church Culture That Protects the Vulnerable with Raleigh Sadler