Author

  1. In the Ring: Preaching Reality into Times of Crisis with Dr. Bruce Schuchard

    book
    10/22/20
    2 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    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 exploring the crazy history of this sinful world and a preacher’s response to it. The Cross of Christ speaks volumes above anything that is offered as an empty solution. Come Lord Jesus!
    In the Ring: Preaching Reality into Times of Crisis with Dr. Bruce Schuchard

  2. 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?

  3. Ruth: A New Hope

    book
    10/16/20
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Four stars! The story of Ruth is the rom-com of the year! But actually, it's even so much better than that. Craig and Troy open up the book of Ruth and start to see how God unfolds His long game through this spectacular and important story.
    Ruth: A New Hope

  4. Prayer-The Spirit Interceding

    book
    10/15/20
    1 min
    By Gretchen Ronnevik
    Whether it is the awkwardness of praying aloud in a group, starting a prayer journal and then forgetting about it, using prewritten prayers, or having notecards, we often feel like we aren't that good or consistent in prayer.
    Prayer-The Spirit Interceding

  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. Why?

    book
    10/12/20
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson and Caleb are joined by John Hoyum to talk about asking God, Why?
    Why?

  8. The Need for Rest: Law or Gospel?

    book
    10/08/20
    1 min
    By Gretchen Ronnevik
    Today Gretchen and Katie talk about the spiritual discipline of rest.
    The Need for Rest: Law or Gospel?

  9. 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

  10. 171: C.S. Lewis - All schemes of happiness that centered in this world were always doomed to a final frustration

    book
    10/05/20
    6 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    The Enemies at the Gate. We conclude our reading and discussion of C.S. Lewis’ speech on Learning in War-time. More reflection on the three enemies, excitement, frustration, and fear.
    171: C.S. Lewis - All schemes of happiness that centered in this world were always doomed to a final frustration

  11. 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

  12. Bad Jesus Words, part 2

    book
    10/02/20
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    God the Father, God the Space Ghost, and God the Holy Ghost? That doesn't seem right. How about, God the Father, God the Created Son, and . . . no, that's not right either. Craig and Troy look at some more Christoogical heresies that try to understand Jesus, but miss the mark.
    Bad Jesus Words, part 2