TOPICS: Situation and text Newton/Einstein interpretation Deconstructionism asks good questions. Best Theories comes before Best practices De-centering of the self Modernism is not our salvation readingtwotexts.com CONFERENCE JUNE 10-11, 2025 (Registration open until May 10) Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lut…

Ringside interviews the incredible minds at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne during Symposia 2025. Guest Rev. Dr. Jason Lane TOPICS: Benedict Option Democracy as the new religion Joyful Living: It’s fun Formulated ideas by podcasts Technology is faster or Slower? Liturgy of rest Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventu…

Ringside interviews the incredible minds at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne during Symposia 2025. Guest Rev. Dr. Jeff Pulse TOPICS: Inside Scoop: Straight outta Seminary A new pastor & his communication skills Longevity in the first call Prepping Pastors for ministry Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. Jame…

Ringside interviews the incredible minds at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne during Symposia 2025. Guest: Rev. Dr. John Bombaro TOPICS: What does church architecture have to do with preaching? Imposing our physicality on Christ Engaging people with the mystery Gospel Means, Gospel Ends Masculine Preaching Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedwo…

TOPICS: Song of Simeon Levitical Laws Miscarriage & Silence Serving the Church Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: James Houseman, Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: …

TOPICS: Travel Nightmares (with Joel) Apologetics and Faith Free Will and Human Suffering Wisdom, God’s Plan Happy Birthday Tyler! Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?ho…

TOPICS: California Wildfires Christianity in Modern Culture Volunteer Dynamics at Church Language Barriers in Ministry Baptism of our Lord Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/do…

TOPICS: Drone or Angel? Gift Giving and Family Traditions Humor in Conversations Skepticism and Cynicism Power of the Christmas Narrative Angels, Messengers, and Mary Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSO…

TOPICS: The Role of Christmas Traditions The Intersection of Joy and Terror Creative Christmas Crimes Advent vs Christmas Rhythm of Life and Seasons Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.pay…

TOPICS: Dispensary or Church? Confessional vs. Traditional Churches Prohibition & Repeal Day Shorter Sermons? New Hermeneutic? TIS Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?ho…

TOPICS: Rhetoric and Comedy Should Church be the Realm of Free Speech? Permission to want the End Times The enemy inside Guest: Rev. Tim Barkett Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.…

TOPICS: Lack of self reflection in America Authenticity in Politics Democratic and Republican pendulum Conservative vs. Orthodox Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?host…

TOPICS: The Theology of Addiction: the Impossible Prize Tangible vs. Abstract Gospel God-given rights? Four rules of Preaching Institutionalize the Lutheran Confession Guest: Rev. Donavon Riley St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie M…

TOPICS: Is it a sin to marry after divorce? Does Lutheran MEAN anything anymore? Pastors standing up for each other locally Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_bu…

Exclusive Ringside conversations with some of our favorite scholars from Concordia Seminary during Symposium 2024. TOPICS: James & Luther Formation and Jesus in the University Liberal Arts Education Guest: Rev. Dr. Jason Lane Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, …

Exclusive Ringside conversations with some of our favorite scholars from Concordia Seminary during Symposium 2024. TOPICS: What they hear in a sermon Technology has changed those who listen Why can’t preachers talk about their own preaching? Guest: Rev. Dr. David Schmitt Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Luthera…

TOPICS: Lamentations or Taylor Swift? Ringside Growing up What is a Lutheran? Old Man Strength Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: …

Exclusive Ringside conversations with some of our favorite scholars from Concordia Seminary during Symposium 2024. TOPICS: New Tech is just getting the job done! Preaching for living life TOGETHER Community Involved Sermon Exegesis of Culture & People Guests: Rev. Dr. Peter Nafzger Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. Ja…

TOPICS: Murder and the Gospel Crumbs and Dawgs Are Words Important? Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on b…

Exclusive Ringside conversations with some of our favorite scholars from Concordia Seminary during Symposium 2024. TOPICS: Biblical Languages go digital Perils of technological pastors AI may be the beginning of the end Guest: Rev. Dr. Bruce Schuchard Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly S…

TOPICS: Great Bar Scenes Preacher vs. CEO for a Church Physical Contact in Ministry Group-Think Brand-Image Sermon Liking your own message Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/do…

TOPICS: Technology in real churches Blow up the secular age… Exponential Advancement until Christ Returns? Guests: Rev. Bob Sundquist (Faith Community Church, Las Vegas, NV) Rev. Sam Reinhard (Faith Community Church, Las Vegas, NV) Rev. Sam Aizenberg (Immanuel Lutheran Church, Carrollton, MO) Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ven…

TOPICS: Why go to a Symposium? And where is Joel? Inside baseball for the Pastor’s Call Woes of Technology Thanks to Concordia Seminary St. Louis and Fox and Hounds at The Cheshire.

TOPICS: Lutheran Participation in Politics in D.C. Preaching Christ not Politics Martin Luther vs. religious liberty To vote or not to vote? Guest: Rev. Graham Glover Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, and Eddie Switek YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSO…

TOPICS: Simple and Complex Biblical Interpretation Why the curses (Genesis 3) are helpful for hope Closer look at Cindy’s book “Once Upon a Curse” Does technology help or hurt us? Guest: Cindy Koch New Book: “Once Upon a Curse” on Amazon” https://a.co/d/az3mvIz Website: cindykochwrites.com Weekly Bible Study by Cindy: cindykoch.substack.com Thank y…

TOPICS: How much is too much alcohol? War doesn’t build character, it reveals Not a Jesus-centered Faith? Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Grac…

TOPICS: LGBTQ & Drag Shows Is there shame in hiring out work? Moving on from presidential assassination Problems created by technology Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button…

TOPICS: Hard Work Fake prayers and AI God working through Trump? Getting better at Preaching Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess -…

TOPICS: Ross Down Under Honor and Duals Hobbies with your Spouse? John the Baptist be-heading Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess …

TOPICS: Experiencing other churches Assurance vs. absolution Laying on of hands, but not really Is a Creed important? Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN…

TOPICS: D-Day Reflections Discipline vs. Motivation Finding Meaning for a Solider Dictators Resurrection & Long ending of Mark Chaplain Baptisms Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hos…

TOPICS: What to say when someone dies? Why should Pastors do a Sabbatical? Trapped by your audience Born again Evangelism is hanging out! A Pastor’s call & the shortage Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://ww…

Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows and Blayne Watts YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7UQQAWEVN Music: Joel Allen Hess - More on bandcamp Dead Horse One - “I love my man”…

TOPICS: Politics concerning Israel: is this the end? Can you argue someone into the Faith? Leaving the Ministry over Church Conflict Dreading Retirement? RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 6:30pm SIGN UP: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-48542624-surviving Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedwo…

TOPICS: 1. The REAL Easter… play the game 2. “Did the Resurrection happen” problem 3. Toughest Moments as a Pastor 4. Letters to a Son on thejaggedword.com RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 6:30pm SIGN UP: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-48542624-surviving Thank you: 1517.org thejagged…

TOPICS: Preparation for leaving/dying The power of the I AM What is Truth? Pontius Pilate Sacrificing Your Faith RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO "Surviving the Election" Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 6:30pm SIGN UP: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-48542624-surviving Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lut…

TOPICS: Teaching Self-Sufficiency in Haiti Attractive Voodoo Superstition and Gangs Anonymous posting on Facebook? HELP in HAITI (under Haiti Pastors) https://firmlyrooted.churchcenter.com/giving RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 6:30pm SIGN UP: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/10C0C48A5AB2AA1FFC16-48542624…

In the Ring for the annual Fort Wayne Symposia with special guest, Dr. Arthur Just. Ringside talks through Mary as the New Temple and the Law of Christ in Galatians with one of our favorite guests! Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio Amer…

TOPICS: 1. What do you say about Hell? 2. Good Friday and Fault of the Jews? 3. When should a Pastor fight? 4. Eve as a Christ Figure RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th: Save the Date! Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Rad…

TOPICS: Hobbies and Living Off the Land Corporate Repentance Saved by Circumcision Blood in the OT: seeing Jesus everywhere GUEST: Rev. Dr. Jeff Pulse RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th: Save the Date! Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blay…

TOPICS: What does a Baptismal sponsor actually do? Why communion every Sunday… Am I actually forgiven if I have to take communion every week? RINGSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHICAGO Friday, April 26th: Save the Date! Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts,…

Light your cigar and grab a beer for Ringside’s annual brain-dump at Rudy’s in Ft. Wayne. Featuring double-chaplain guests: Rev. Graham Glover and Rev. James Hopkins. Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONS…

TOPICS: Confessor of the Faith, Dr. Rod Rosenbladt Liturgy preserves the Gospel? Preaching Christ crucified: not with eloquent speech. Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donat…

A discussion about the issues underlying the divisive history and theology in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. This year marks the 50th anniversary since the Walkout protest debating the authority of Scripture and the Gospel. Ringside and Dr. John Pless explore a bit of the history of interpretation that led to Seminex, differences in the LC-MS …

TOPICS: Life in Christ includes your body You are on Epstein’s list Wedding at Cana GUEST: Rev. James Hopkins Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE A RINGSIDE SPONSOR: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TZBU7…

TOPICS: What is Human Trafficking? Pornification of our Culture How to be Vulnerable to Help Others GUEST: Raleigh Sadler Let My People Go MercyCast Podcast RINGSIDE HOLY LANDS CRUISE Learn More: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pf24062224r61629?fbclid=IwAR3GId0t_Kzbp7CoIl2GMJg00KGMWJUKK-6y7VK1ZLicJa0nn-4R4t3lgJs#eotours Thank you: 1517.org th…

Topics: Guess the Christmas Tradition GAME Distrust of Storytelling New Themes for Christmas Preaching: Kingdom of God, Image of God, and nobody cared Guest: Cindy Koch Thank you: 1517.org thejaggedword.com Grace Lutheran Ventura St. James Lutheran, Chicago Monthly Sponsors: Frankie Meadows, Blayne Watts, Eddie Switek, ITO Radio America YOU CAN BE …

With guest Rev. Graham Glover