Podcast Overview

Author

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!
Psalm 129

10/28/20

1 min

By Chad Bird

Using agricultural images, the Psalmist speaks of suffering and the persecutions that Israel endures.
- Suffering
- Practical Theology
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.
The End of Existentialism with Guest Donovan Riley

08/27/20

2 mins

By Joel Hess | Donavon Riley | Paul Koch

Jesus is a real person talking to you and feeding you, which is beyond intellectual Christianity!
Creating a Church Culture That Protects the Vulnerable with Raleigh Sadler

06/04/20

3 mins

By Joel Hess | Paul Koch

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

05/25/20

1 min

By Joel Hess | Paul Koch

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 - for free!