1. In a culture that talks about making everything bigger, better, stronger, and more streamlined, it's easy for the church to get sucked into that discussion. As we think about that discussion, we wanted to give a down home look at what is the purpose or function of the church?
  2. The Cake Is A Lie. In this episode, we read Rod Dreher’s “Live Not by Lies,” discussing Vaclav Havel, and how the churches’ learned passivity and helplessness have rendered their ministry and outreach impotent.
  3. Caleb and Scott give a historical overview of the Smalcald articles.
  4. Ringside Preachers and Craft of Preaching join forces to bring you this special edition podcast discussing the topic "Christendom Without Christianity." with Rev. Dr. Peter Nafzger from Concordia Seminary St. Louis.
  5. We’re Not Going Anywhere Fast, So Keep Going! In this episode, we read Rod Dreher’s book on being a Christian dissident, and discuss the myth of progress. What happens when the church adopts the myth of progress and how does it effect its ministry and outreach?
  6. In this episode, we continue to read Rod Dreher’s book "Live Not By Lies." What happens when therapeutics captivate the church’s teaching? How do we repent of willfully rejecting the incarnation of God In the Church’s worship, and in our vocations?
  7. Guest David Zahl talk with the preachers about his upcoming book!
  8. It’s So Soft, And Squishy. In this episode, we continue to read Rod Dreher’s book on being a Christian dissident. We discuss soft totalitarianism and its effects on the church and culture. What happens when everyone has a grievance and nobody can forgive?
  9. Christians Rush in Where Fools Fear to Tread. In this episode, we read Rod Dreher’s “Christian Dissidents.” What is totalitarianism? What are the consequences of soft totalitarianism? What is the Christian response to tyranny?