God seems to like material! He made it. He made us. He comes to us through the manger and the cross. Instead of giving up something for Lent, perhaps we should practice appreciation for God’s gift of creation. Joel Hess from Ringside Preachers Podcast and Donavon Riley from Banned Books Podcast expose things you won’t hear in church. “The Ringers” talk philosophy, heresy, literature, art, and faith to expand your mind this Lent.   TOPICS & SOURCES:   Matthew Arnold   Spiritual Art   Incantation in music   Dominion over the precious ecosystem   Jordan Peterson   Appreciate Material for Lent       Music: Lets Roll by Joel A Hess     Check out Joel’s & Donavon’s Regular Podcasts: Ringside Preachers  Banned Books

The Ringers: Magic, Art, and Created Stuff

Enjoy thoughtful and humorous discussion about hot topics from God's point of view.  You will hear some arguing, disagreeing and a little banter. Each pastor isn't afraid to call it like it is.  Yet he also isn't afraid to change his mind! If you are not immediately enthralled we'll give you your money back!

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Religion & Spirituality

Other

Spirituality

Christianity

Buddhism

Hinduism

Judaism

Islam

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”

Still Selling Grace

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  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”   Other: Mere Christianity, CS Lewis Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther  More Pastors Are Leaving Ministry Over Church Conflict, christianitytoday.com

Tired Pastors, Retired Pastors, and Conflict in Israel

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  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”   Other: Easter Dawn, Malcom Guite Letters to a Son on thejaggedword.com

He is Rizzin Indeed

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 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”   Other: Simon of Cyrene, Malcom Guite Dune 2 (movie)

The Serious Holy Week Episode

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-surviving   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”

The Ringers: Magic, Art, and Created Stuff

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