Author

  1. Thoughts From a Former Police Officer

    book
    06/15/20
    2 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    Nuance, listening, patience, dialogue. These things seem missing as we analyze our problems in America! We get to speak with a former police officer and current pastor, Tim Barkett, to hear his take from the perspective of those who serve. Great interview.
    Thoughts From a Former Police Officer

  2. 146: Propaganda Never Rests - God Controls The Outcome of History, part 2

    book
    06/13/20
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Our appearance is designed to be familiar and to put you at ease. We continue our discussion of the Church and social change and upheaval.
    146: Propaganda Never Rests - God Controls The Outcome of History, part 2

  3. 145: The Violence of Modernity - God Controls The Outcome of History, part 1

    book
    06/11/20
    5 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Are You Gonna Slay It? We take a deep dive into the relation of the Church to social change and upheaval.
    145: The Violence of Modernity - God Controls The Outcome of History, part 1

  4. Racism, Slavery, Sin in the House, Hope

    book
    06/10/20
    2 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    Things are falling apart. Nothing new, just a different way. Jesus falls smack dab in the middle of all this shit!
    Racism, Slavery, Sin in the House, Hope

  5. 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

  6. 144: A Pastoral Debrief on Epidemic, Protests, and Riots

    book
    06/02/20
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Riley and Gillespie take a break from the usual format to consider how our nation quickly forgot COVID-19 in the wake of the death of George Floyd. We seek to better understand what is happening regarding the protests and rioting, how it affects the Church, and how Christians might respond.
    144: A Pastoral Debrief on Epidemic, Protests, and Riots

  7. Ascension Misconception

    book
    05/25/20
    1 min
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    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!
    Ascension Misconception

  8. Saints and Cinema

    book
    05/18/20
    2 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    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! Special guest: Rev. Tim Winterstein
    Saints and Cinema

  9. Imagine There was No Heaven or Hell... and more topics

    book
    05/11/20
    3 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    Turns out the Christian Church's goal was also the pursuit of happiness! Ooops! Thanks Pandemic!
    Imagine There was No Heaven or Hell... and more topics

  10. Judges 16:5-31 (Episode 215)

    book
    05/09/20
    1 min
    By Chad Bird | Daniel Emery Price
    Sin is everywhere. Betrayal is everywhere. But the Christ whom Samson foreshadows has the final word.
    Judges 16:5-31 (Episode 215)

  11. Is Safety Our God? and other topics

    book
    04/29/20
    2 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    A discussion about avoiding danger at all costs, church, communion during the pandemic and other topics.
    Is Safety Our God? and other topics

  12. Do You Have to Believe Jesus Really Rose From the Dead?

    book
    04/23/20
    1 min
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    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, are an Erol Flynn! Luther on the Resurrection.
    Do You Have to Believe Jesus Really Rose From the Dead?