Author

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 170: C.S. Lewis - The three enemies which war raises up against the scholar

    book
    10/02/20
    6 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Know Your Enemy! C.S. Lewis explains why excitement, frustration, and fear can drive us to errs in judgment about ourselves, society, and God.
    170: C.S. Lewis - The three enemies which war raises up against the scholar

  6. In the Ring: Debate in an Age of Deconstruction with Dr. Ben Haupt

    book
    10/01/20
    3 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    Forget prayer, America needs the use of logic and civilized discourse! So do preachers. What if preachers actually honestly engage the culture instead of cry “martyr”? Ringside meets The Craft of Preaching with special guest Dr. Ben Haupt.
    In the Ring: Debate in an Age of Deconstruction with Dr. Ben Haupt

  7. 169: C.S. Lewis - Bad philosophy needs to be answered

    book
    09/28/20
    6 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Sometimes You Just Have to Hit The Reset and Start Over... Sometimes You Don’t. What happens to the church and society when we are incapable of critical thinking? Can we learn from our failures, and the attacks of our enemies? What happens to society when Christ isn’t publicly preached against sin, death, and the devil.
    169: C.S. Lewis - Bad philosophy needs to be answered

  8. 168: C.S. Lewis - We need intimate knowledge of the past

    book
    09/26/20
    5 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Steel Our Christian Hearts. We continue with C.S. Lewis’ speech on Learning in War-Time. How important is it for Christians and society to read good books, to learn from our opponents, and to stand up for the truth?
    168: C.S. Lewis - We need intimate knowledge of the past

  9. Bad Jesus Words, part 1

    book
    09/25/20
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Knowing who Jesus is allows us to be reassured of our salvation. Jesus is both true God and true man, in a mysterious way that cannot be fully understood. "Bad words" about Jesus result in heresy and are destructive to your faith.
    Bad Jesus Words, part 1

  10. Daily Devotions

    book
    09/25/20
    1 min
    By Gretchen Ronnevik
    What "should" daily devotions look like for a Christian?
    Daily Devotions

  11. 167: C.S. Lewis - Under the aegis of His Church, learning and the arts flourish

    book
    09/18/20
    5 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    We continue our conversation with C.S. Lewis, as he addresses the distinction between dying and living for one's nation, party, and class. How do we distinguish between the demands of Caesar and God?
    167: C.S. Lewis - Under the aegis of His Church, learning and the arts flourish

  12. 166: C.S. Lewis - If you don't read good books you will read bad ones

    book
    09/17/20
    5 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Gentlemen, You Can't Fight in Here, This is The War Room. C.S. Lewis addresses the distinction between dying and living for one's nation, party, and class. How do we distinguish between the demands of Caesar and God?
    166: C.S. Lewis - If you don't read good books you will read bad ones