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.
Anselm and Concursus

01/25/21

1 min

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

On this episode, Dr. Paulson introduces Anselm's presentation of Concursus or the idea that human creatures cooperate with God and His will.
- Bondage of the Will
- Reformation Doctrine
183: Sasse - The secular and the spiritual are indeed to be dearly distinguished

11/23/20

3 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

A shelter from pigs on the wing... In this episode, how do Christians interface with a godless state, love our neighbors without being complicit in promoting sin, and maintain the tension between the two kingdoms?
182: Sasse - The office of the governing authority belongs to God’s created order

11/20/20

3 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

You Know Who Else Misunderstood The Kingdom of God? Hitler! In this episode, we read Herman Sasse’s 1930 essay on The Social Doctrine of the Augsburg Confession and its Significance for the Present. We discuss the two kingdoms doctrine, peoples’ station in life, and the need for public discussions of natural law.
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.
Political Homelessness

11/02/20

2 mins

By Joel Hess | Paul Koch

While you wait for Ferdinand to get shot, here's something to think about...
Is the Reformation Relevant? with Dr. Adam Francisco

10/31/20

2 mins

By Adam Francisco | Joel Hess | Paul Koch

Just like we end up walking in circles when lost with no navigation instruments, so does humankind outside of Christ. Nothing has changed since the Reformation. People still suck and God still loves.
Can a Christian Vote for _____?

10/29/20

4 mins

By Joel Hess | Paul Koch

Elections and presidents and politics and voting. Repent and believe the good news! Everything will be ok.
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.
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