Podcast Overview

Joel Hess

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.
God Shat His Pants

12/22/20

2 mins

By Joel Hess | Paul Koch

God will forever be man. While you think about that, take a listen to our recent episode on the elevation of human beings on Christmas, Mary’s unique role, and ministering to public servants unable to be home for Christmas.
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.
Medal of Honor: Ringside Bout featuring Sgt.1st Class LaMarr Payne

11/13/20

2 mins

By Joel Hess | Paul Koch

Rev. Ross Engel, discusses the reception of the first Medal of Honor awarded to an African American from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. This one-on-one conversation features Sgt. 1st Class LaMarr Payne, a veteran of Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, who shares his perspective, remembering his brother in arms, Sgt. 1st Class Alywn Crendall Cashe.
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Be Careful Condemning God's Enemy

11/09/20

4 mins

By Joel Hess | Paul Koch

Take a break from the war and enjoy a holy meal of ordinary things!
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.
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.