Podcast Overview

Author

Mankind - Not God - Needs Demythologizing: In the Ring with John Pless

01/28/21

4 mins

By Joel Hess | Paul Koch | John T. Pless

What does it look like to preach while the world is ending? Ringside Preachers, Craft of Preaching, and John Pless from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne tackle this topic from a practical and historical viewpoint after eating fried chicken livers, of course.
Honoring Emperors

01/26/21

3 mins

By Joel Hess | Paul Koch

From the city begun by Mad Anthony in 1794, some mad preachers carry on the revolutionary spirit with some spirited talk about submitting to murderous immoral pagan emperors.
Law and Gospel Parenting Part 2

12/31/20

2 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

Gretchen and Katie wrap up their conversation on parenting, otherwise known as "calling a thing what it is." They talk about confession and absolution in the home and standing back when we try to take over the Holy Spirit's role.
Merry Christmas! The World is Ending.

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.
Law and Gospel Parenting Part 1

12/23/20

2 mins

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

In this unusual episode, recorded in Gretchen's basement, getting interrupted by children too often, Gretchen and Katie talk about parenting.
Healthy Church Relationships

12/10/20

1 min

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

In this episode, Katie and Gretchen talk about how law and gospel distinctions affect relationships we have at church and in ministry.
- Law and Gospel
- Ministry of the Church
Theology is Best Done Together

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!
The End of the World with Dr. Steven Paulson

11/18/20

4 mins

By Joel Hess | Steven Paulson

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 it! Perk up your ears and give us listening to.
What Would Luther Say About Today?

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.
Going to Law with God

10/19/20

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Caleb and Dr. Paulson are joined by John Hoyum to discuss Isaiah's Amen gloss.
- Law and Gospel
- Reformation Doctrine
In the Ring: Preaching in Chaos with Dr. Peter Nafzger

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.
Why Trust the Bible?

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.