Boars in the Vineyard

What's Boars in the Vineyard about?

Boars in the Vineyard is a weekly theological and practical podcast hosted by Pastors Lewis Polzin and Tim Winterstein.

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Boars in the Vineyard episodes:

12.09.2018
Episode #127 - Restore All Things 'Cuz We're Dying
Told you we'd be back. Too bad for you. Lewis and Tim talk about children in the church, attraction-based churches, and Advent apropos to the time. Enjoy. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us...
10.10.2018
Episode #126 - We Do What We Want
In what has become now a twice-a-year episode release, Tim and Lewis are back talking about innovations in the Divine Service, spiritual experiences, and a few other things. Whether it's good or not, the Boars are back. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to...
05.17.2018
Episode #125 - Too Long Gone
Lord, forgive your servants for the awfulness of Tim and Lewis. Also, for recording this three weeks ago and Lewis just putting it out now. Don't judge us. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" ...
12.25.2017
Episode #124 - Go Tell It to Your Christmas Shoes, Young Schleiermacher
Merry Christmas! In this episode, Tim and Lewis return with much laughter and not a lot of sense. It is Christmas Eve, after all. And that's okay. You've come to expect little from us, and you got it! =) ...
10.31.2017
Episode # 123 - 500 Years in the Making
In this episode, Tim and Lewis come back to celebrate 500 years of the Reformation, and come up with a novel new idea. I mean, it's not on par with the free gift of salvation, but, you know, it's alright....
09.06.2017
Episode #122 - Word Games and Defending Joel Osteen
In this episode, Tim and Lewis come back after a pretty raucous month in the States. Riots, words, hurricanes, everything is fair game in this week's edition of BItV! Tune in! Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan...
08.09.2017
Episode #121 - Don't Be An Unsanctified Jerkface
In this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about social media etiquette and how certain people don't understand character, the third use of the Law, sanctification, and a bunch of other stuff. Also, Lewis sort of swears. It's not horrible. The swear,...
07.12.2017
Episode #120 - Lewis Sings BItV
In this episode, Tim and Lewis parse a tweet that makes no sense whatsoever. They then try to answer a question from Chris, but end up ranting for most of the episode. And apparently, Lewis likes to sing in a...
07.05.2017
Episode #119 - Boared on America
In this episode... You know what? Just don't do patriotic services. It's not cool. Also, don't let kids die. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go...
05.31.2017
Episode #118 - The Muslim Show
In this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about all the neighbors we have that claim to be Muslim. We're thankful most don't claim to be Islamists. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us...
05.10.2017
Episode #117 - Womanly Art
Tim and Lewis actually take the opportunity to answer a couple of questions from Katie and Cliff... from last year... because no one sends us questions anymore since we were off the air and then came back. It's okay. We...
04.12.2017
Episode #116 - The World Is Not Enough
In this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about the world, "Christian culture," the culture of the Church, how to think, how to act, sanctification, conforming to the mind of Christ, and bad Holy Week practices, including a funeral for Jesus....
04.05.2017
Episode #115 - The Return of the Pastor
Oh, man. I can't believe it's been 4 months! That's crazy! And you're still here? You're still listening to us? Wow. You're impressive. Obviously, a scholar and a gentleman/gentlewoman. Lewis and Tim are back in the episode, talking about life,...
03.08.2017
Episode #114 - Fare to Excellent
Everything you wanted to know about the film Fare with writer/director/actor Thomas Torrey. We give spoilers; Thomas explains everything he was aiming for and the risks he wanted to take; and we talk marriage, love, C.S. Lewis, and the...
02.02.2017
Boar'd on Church and State
What in the world? A Boars episode? It's only been two months. A short episode where Tim gets annoyed with mixing the State and the Church. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other: Bruce Cockburn, "When You Give...
12.14.2016
Episode #113 - Merry Semper Koinonia
The return of Good Tweet/Bad Tweet! Other podcasts may copy what we're doing, but we're the original. I mean, we're no good at it, but whatever. Tim and Lewis talk about quizzes from women.com (here, here, and here) about what...
12.07.2016
Episode #112 - The Bible Isn't DQ'ed
In yet one more topical episode, Tim and Lewis talk about some very difficult things and decisions regarding a pastor who falls away from the right teaching of Christ. We also talk about the Biblical qualifications, or descriptions, of a pastor. And...
11.30.2016
Episode #111 - Advent Bombs
In this episode, Tim and Lewis chat about Advent, the importance of the liturgical tradition, and a bit about Liberal Fundamentalism (which is what we wanted the show to be about and spend maybe all of 10 minutes on). Blessed Advent!...
11.09.2016
Episode #110 - SMOD Cometh
In this episode, Tim and Lewis basically talk the US election and bad tweets. There's something about elections that makes bad theology (even from good pastors) prevalent. SMOD cometh without our vote. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Closing Music: Jovan...
11.02.2016
Episode #109 - Reform the Election, Saints!
In this episode, the boys come back to a hopefully regularly scheduled release. They also eschew anything they normally do to talk about the Reformation and its celebratory season, All Saints' Day, and the upcoming U.S. Election. Somehow, they cohosts tie...
10.29.2016
Boar'd on Feelings
In this episode, Tim enters into the fray on feelings and the Scriptures. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Charlie Peacock, "Lost in Translation"; Project 86, "Pipe Dream"; Vigilantes of Love, "Aftermath" Closing Music: Listener, "Failing...
09.20.2016
Episode #108 - American Children
In this episode, Tim and Lewis are back. After shaking the rust off, they get into talking about how not to be disillusioned with life by the American presidential campaign. They also play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet. Man, it's good...
08.16.2016
Episode #107 - The Short One
In this episode, Tim records on his own because summer is hard. We wanted to make sure that we had something out there for y'all, so Tim did a quick podcast. Lewis hasn't listened to it, and all the editing...
07.26.2016
Episode #106 - PokéBoars Go
In this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about Pokémon Go, the desire for control, and politics. Then they get around to Good Tweet/Bad Tweet and answer some questions from Katie and Jean. Gotta catch 'em all! Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to...
07.12.2016
Episode #105 - Race and the Church
In this episode, Tim and Lewis address the major happenings in America over the last few weeks regarding race. It's not a funny show, but it's timely, we believe. Let us know what you think. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for...
06.28.2016
Episode #104 - Choreographically Exiting
In this episode, Lewis and Tim talk about #Brexit, albeit without much knowledge (though to be fair, no one seems to know much). After the break, they play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet and answer questions from David and Paul. It's good to...
06.14.2016
Episode #103 - A Fare Interview
In this episode, Tim and Lewis interview Thomas Torrey, a writer, director, actor, and the founder of Bad Theology Pictures. Recently, at a film festival, Tim met Thomas after the screening of Thomas' new movie, "Fare." Thomas has some very interesting...
06.07.2016
Episode #102 - Your Vote Totally Matters
In this episode, Tim and Lewis are finally back! They rant for about thirty minutes then try to do some part of Good Tweet/Bad Tweet. The good news is that the show isn't as bad as they thought it would be. ...
06.02.2016
Boar'd Shortly With Denominations
In this episode, Tim talks to himself about denominations and divisions. When unity, when liberty, and when charity? Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Black Eyed Sceva, "Ecumenical" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us ,...
04.19.2016
Episode #101 - MmmBop Missionified
In this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about culture and how it shapes everything. They also play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet and Christian MeMEs. Tune in now before they utterly ruin everything. Tim's MeME Lewis' MeME Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things:...
04.12.2016
Episode #100 - WE MADE IT!
In this very special LIVE episode, Tim and Lewis were live on Google Hangouts On Air and were joined by our special listeners Michael Salinas, Russell Hollander, Lisa Cooper, Angie Wagner, Karl Tervo, and Kathy Strauch, and a few other...
04.05.2016
Episode #99 - God Pushes You Off a Cliff and Into a Christian Movie
In this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about Christian art and the lack of theology in Christian movies today. They also check out some Christian MeMEs and play Good Tweet/Bad Tweet. Almost to 100! Tim's First MeME Lewis' First MeME Tim's Second MeME Lewis' Second MeME Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to...
03.22.2016
Episode #98 - Confirming the Devil's Temptation
In this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about confirmation and the devil's temptations during Lent. They do some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, and answer a question from Michael. Tune in now! Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Mystery Men...
03.15.2016
Episode #97 - The Blissfully Short One
In this episode, Tim is all alone while Lewis takes care of bidness. Who knows, maybe it makes for a better show. He talks about Lutherans taking on politics, and Paul's Letter to the Philippians, the third chapter, and success. Opening...
03.01.2016
Episode #96 - No Trinitarian Tagteam
In this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about what catechesis means for the Church today and how important it is not to go all pork brain when it comes to just accepting whatever. Then they play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet. Opening music: Listener, "Eyes...
02.23.2016
Episode #95 - Imagination Goes in Circles
In this episode, Lewis and Tim talk about vocation and the Divine Call pastors have in light of Lewis' news that he will be resigning his call in May, play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, and answer a question from Janis....
02.09.2016
Episode #94 - Commune Your Dead
In this episode, Lewis and Tim mess up, skip the show, and just talk about the news. And that's all we have to say about that."Church tells elderly Minnesota woman she can't be buried next to husband" (Uh, actually they...
01.26.2016
Episode #93 - The Symposia Regurgitation
One more week in Chicago with Tim, Pastor Jeffery Ries from Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tacoma, Washington, Pastor Matt Gunia from Ascension Lutheran Church in Niles, Illinois, and Pastor Jonathan Fisk from St. John's Lutheran Church in Oakes, North Dakota. Special thanks to Pastor Fisk for...
01.19.2016
Episode #92 - Boars in the Vineyard: The Symposia Returns
In this episode, Tim is back in Chicago on his way to the Theological Symposia at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He assaulted a few guys and forced them to record with him. Thanks to Pastor Jeffery Ries Zion...
01.12.2016
Episode #91 - Lewis is Sick, Blame Him
This episode is awful. I wouldn't even listen to it. It's really rough. Lewis is sick. He edited out 18 bouts of hacking into the microphone. Tim went along with it mainly because he felt bad we hadn't released anything...
12.22.2015
Episode #90 - Christmas + Star Wars = Cannibalistic Effect
In this episode, Tim and Lewis do a Hot Topics of sorts, where they rant about Star Wars and if your church is cool enough. They then hit up some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, and answer a question from Michael. Merry Christmas...
12.15.2015
Episode #89 - Are We Done Here?
In this episode, Tim and Lewis record way too late, but end up talking about some of their favorite Advent and Christmas music for your listening pleasure. Then they play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet after the break, and answer a question...
12.08.2015
Episode #88 - Praying for Advent Adiaphora
In this episode, Tim and Lewis get all up in arms, okay, not really, about the critique of praying after a tragedy. They then play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, hit up a Christian MeME or two, and answer a question from Chris....
11.24.2015
Episode #87 - A Refugee of Two Kingdoms
In this episode, Lewis and Tim get on some soap boxes again, this time talking about Paris and how Christians should address the refugee issue (or at least how they should talk about it). After going too long, they come...
11.17.2015
Episode #86 - Jesus Calling Fireworks
In this episode, Tim and Lewis rant on the book Jesus Calling by Sarah Young, specifically using an article written by Tim Challies. Thinking that we can hear a literal voice of Jesus is epidemic in the Christian world today and...
11.10.2015
Episode #85 - Don't Preach Heresy, Be Interesting
In this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about Red Cups and Christmas (in November!). Of course, they do so ad nauseam and run out of time, so they play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet and shove in some Christian MeMEs. Lewis' MeME Tim's...
11.03.2015
Episode #84.5 - Justification with Revs. Jordan Cooper and Lewis Polzin
This week, Lewis and Tim couldn't get their recording ducks in a row. So, enjoy a lecture/podcast recorded at the Just and Sinner Conference on the subject of Justification. Also, remember, no streaking. You can find the original recording, including...
10.20.2015
Episode #84 - Joy Comes in the Morning, but Slap-Happiness Comes at Night
In this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about what happens when you begin to question one part of God's Word and promises (you begin to question them all). They hit up some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, look at some MeMEs, and answer...
10.10.2015
Episode #83 - Sowing the Seeds of Your Attitude
In this episode, the guys lament the prosperity gospel's theology, and their desire to cover up the blatantness of their theology in the face of criticism (screen shot of the tweet discussed below). Then Tim and Lewis play some Good...
10.06.2015
Episode #82 - Mollie in the Vineyard
In this episode, Tim and Lewis interview the famous (or infamous) Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, scourge of lazy journalists, and senior editor at The Federalist. We wanted to talk with someone who has a unique perspective on cultural issues, both as...

What's Boars in the Vineyard about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Boars in the Vineyard episodes:

Episode #127 - Restore All Things 'Cuz We're Dying

Episode #126 - We Do What We Want

Episode #125 - Too Long Gone

Episode #124 - Go Tell It to Your Christmas Shoes, Young Schleiermacher

Episode # 123 - 500 Years in the Making

Episode #122 - Word Games and Defending Joel Osteen

Episode #121 - Don't Be An Unsanctified Jerkface

Episode #120 - Lewis Sings BItV

Episode #119 - Boared on America

Episode #118 - The Muslim Show

Episode #117 - Womanly Art

Episode #116 - The World Is Not Enough

Episode #115 - The Return of the Pastor

Episode #114 - Fare to Excellent

Boar'd on Church and State

Episode #113 - Merry Semper Koinonia

Episode #112 - The Bible Isn't DQ'ed

Episode #111 - Advent Bombs

Episode #110 - SMOD Cometh

Episode #109 - Reform the Election, Saints!

Boar'd on Feelings

Episode #108 - American Children

Episode #107 - The Short One

Episode #106 - PokéBoars Go

Episode #105 - Race and the Church

Episode #104 - Choreographically Exiting

Episode #103 - A Fare Interview

Episode #102 - Your Vote Totally Matters

Boar'd Shortly With Denominations

Episode #101 - MmmBop Missionified

Episode #100 - WE MADE IT!

Episode #99 - God Pushes You Off a Cliff and Into a Christian Movie

Episode #98 - Confirming the Devil's Temptation

Episode #97 - The Blissfully Short One

Episode #96 - No Trinitarian Tagteam

Episode #95 - Imagination Goes in Circles

Episode #94 - Commune Your Dead

Episode #93 - The Symposia Regurgitation

Episode #92 - Boars in the Vineyard: The Symposia Returns

Episode #91 - Lewis is Sick, Blame Him

Episode #90 - Christmas + Star Wars = Cannibalistic Effect

Episode #89 - Are We Done Here?

Episode #88 - Praying for Advent Adiaphora

Episode #87 - A Refugee of Two Kingdoms

Episode #86 - Jesus Calling Fireworks

Episode #85 - Don't Preach Heresy, Be Interesting

Episode #84.5 - Justification with Revs. Jordan Cooper and Lewis Polzin

Episode #84 - Joy Comes in the Morning, but Slap-Happiness Comes at Night

Episode #83 - Sowing the Seeds of Your Attitude

Episode #82 - Mollie in the Vineyard