Podcast Overview

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

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!
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.
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.
In the Ring: Preaching in an Upside-down World with Dr. David Schmitt

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?
Presidents and Pastors, Public Speaking is Hard

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.
A God Who Hides Himself

10/03/20

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about Isaiah 45:15. ”Truly, you are a God who hides himself, I God of Israel, the Savior.”
- The Hidden God
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