Wokeism and Sharia Law
When man gives freedom it sometimes ends up being more confining. When man fights for equality it ends up being more oppressive. Repent and believe the Good News!
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Joel Hess
Joel Hess is the senior pastor of St. James Church & School Chicago, host of the down-to-earth podcast, Ringside with the Preachermen, and a regular contributor to 1517. Along with performing in his band, Sunday Morning Moonshine, he enjoys fighting the system with painting, poetry and cocktail parties.
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200th Episode! Critical Race Theory Explored!
Who is right in these crazy times? The only oppressed One who is not the oppressor: Jesus.
What to Wear to a Funeral
Walking on water is what we need. Jesus does it. We got baptism. Float through it all as the Modest Mouse song says!
The End of Existentialism with Guest Donovan Riley
Jesus is a real person talking to you and feeding you, which is beyond intellectual Christianity!
Church & State with Rev. Graham Glover
How big can you build your cross? Or maybe that's not what Jesus wants from his followers. I guess you should listen to find out...
Should You Baptize an Alien?
God Bless the pandemic! Unfortunately, no one is going to learn from it. The preachers tackle issues others are afraid to even speak out loud! This time - Aliens! Do they exist and if so, would you baptize one?
Is Singing Important for Church?
The power of music: a natural expression of the children of God! Repent and believe the good news.
A Postmodern Pandemic still Needs the Gospel - with Scott Keith of 1517
Kids - you'll never know the freedom of "come home with the streetlights on". But don't worry, be nostalgic for the Gospel of Jesus!
What Color Is Jesus?
Throughout the centuries and throughout earthquakes, famines, kingdoms falling and rising, God's Word has moved forward. Picking up pieces, people, lives, sins, and hopelessness only to turn them into diamonds through His Grace!
Racism and the Church
Sorry, racism, ethnic clashes, cultural differences, are nothing new to the world or the church. Listen to these fools talk about Galatians, racism, and Christianity. Also, a little Smalcald Articles on the Gospel!
Thoughts From a Former Police Officer
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…
Racism, Slavery, Sin in the House, Hope
Things are falling apart. Nothing new, just a different way. Jesus falls smack dab in the middle of all this shit!
Creating a Church Culture That Protects the Vulnerable with Raleigh Sadler
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.
Ascension Misconception
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 -…
Saints and Cinema
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
Imagine There was No Heaven or Hell... and more topics
Turns out the Christian Church's goal was also the pursuit of happiness! Ooops! Thanks Pandemic! Imagine, John Lennon writes a utopian song and buys a mansion in Miami. How did that happen? How do Christians and the Christian church often…
Smoking Pot a Sin? and other topics
Is man essentially good? Most people think so despite the evidence. Since pot is now essentially legal - is it good? ok? What do you tell Johnny? and other topics
Is Safety Our God? and other topics
A discussion about avoiding danger at all costs, church, communion during the pandemic and other topics.
Do You Have to Believe Jesus Really Rose From the Dead?
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.
He is Risen so Live in Fear?
Christ is Risen! So stop being a wuss. Get up and Go out! It will be ok. But first take a listen to the boys in black - Ringside Preachers
The Promises of Advent: Will Conquer Satan
The Son of Eve disarmed Satan’s hold on humanity, not with an earthquake, atomic bomb, or brilliant essay, but with his dead body and final words, “It is finished.”
A Church for Amnesiacs
Even after Jesus made it clear in His actions and commands that God’s grace is for all sinners, the apostles forgot the promises they received from their Savior.
The Gospel is Only for Consumers
Perhaps the answer to creating a healthier church and a more invested people is found in preaching more clearly the full freeing Gospel.
Who Did Jesus Marry?
Did Jesus ever marry? Yes, He married you!
Seeking the Lost
The only obedient son is shunned so that the disobedient one may return. Why? Because God loves sinners. He doesn’t leave them alone.