Boars In The Vineyard

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 to all!     What Would Cool Jesus Do? (Most assuredly, none of this)   Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Princess Leia, "Life Day Song" (BLECH!) Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"   Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.

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 from Jim. Are we done here?   Some of our favorite music for the season: Sufjan Stevens, "Songs for Christmas" Sufjan Stevens, "Silver & Gold" J.S. Bach, 'Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248" Future of Forestry, Advent EPs Erin Bode, "A Cold December Night" Hey Rosetta!, "A Cup of Kindness Yet" Bruce Cockburn, "Christmas" Beta Radio, "The Songs the Season Brings" ​Over the Rhine, "The Darkest Night of the Year" Jason Harrod, "Christmas Hymns" Hymns from Ninevah, "Endurance in Christmas Time" Brown Feather Sparrow and Friends, "How to Throw a Christmas Party" Bill Mallonee, " Yonder Shines the Infant Light (A Christmas Season Album)"   Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Sufjan Stevens, "Christmas Unic

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. Y'all advent and listen!   Tim's MeME Lewis' MeME   Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Brown Feather Sparrow, "December Radio" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"   Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.

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 back from the break and play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet. Listen in!   Hans Fiene's article on Jesus the Refugee not being a character in the Bible   Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Aunt Bettys, "Jesus"; King's College Cambridge, Psalm 137 By the Waters of Babylon Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"   Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.

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 no good. After the break, they play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet and answer a question from Lorna. Tune in now!     Hans Fiene's article on sexing up the Bible   Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Mariah Carey, "Vision of Love;" Katy Perry, "Firework" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"   Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.

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 MeME Key & Peele's East/West College Bowl   Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Lutheran Satire, "Donall and Conall Meet Richard Dawkins;" David Hasselhoff, "True Survivor" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"   Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.

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 video, at this link.   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 to our website, all for more information.

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 Stan's question on "the test." Tune in now!Tim's MeMELewis' MeME Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Mystery Men (1999); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999) Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us, or go to our website, all for more information.

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 Tweet/Bad Tweet, Christian MeMEs, and answer a question from Dillon. There is no guarantee that if you listen to this you will be blessed (but it might happen).Creflo Dollar's Bad TweetLewis' First MeMELewis' Second MeMETim's First MeMETim's Second MeMEOpening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps";  Rod Parsley fleeces the flock (I'm not even gonna link to it, lest you see a phone number); Rihanna, "Better Have My Money (Clean)" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata" Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.

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 a Lutheran layperson and as a journalist. We think we got that perspective. Thanks for joining us, Mollie!Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change"Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps";  Flogging Molly, "If I Ever Leave this World Alive;" "Sinead O'Connor, "Molly Malone"Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.

In this episode, talk about Pope Francis' visit to the United States and how weird everyone has gotten. They then do some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, play some Church Sign Theology, and answer a question from Katie. Lewis also loses it on the air. Tune in now!Lewis' Church SignTim's Church SignOpening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change"Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Albert Hermann on the Junior Christian Science Bible Lesson Program, "The Image and Likeness of God;" Billy Joel, "When in Rome"Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.

Tim and Lewis are back, reflecting on some criticism of last week's show, talking about "I'm Christian, but I'm Not." Because that took most of our time, we switch it up and do some Christian MeMEs, then, after the break, go RIGHT into some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet (forgot where we were), and answer a question from Chris. Tune in now!Tim's MeMELewis' MeMEOpening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Lutheran Satire, "Super True Stories: Paul's Baptism Oopsie;" Steve Taylor and the Perfect Foil, "Comedian" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.

"It is what it is," is Tim's favorite saying. So they discuss what it is regarding Kim Davis, play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, and answer a question from Lorna. If only there were more time in an hour... but you may be glad for that. Check it out!Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change"Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; "Real Men of Jesus"; "95 Theses Rap"Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us, or go to our website, all for more information.

In this episode, Tim and Lewis start off slow with random dialogue that doesn't mean a whole lot, then play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet. After the break, they play some Bad Church Signs (yeah, they changed the name of the segment), and answer questions from Bryan, Chris, and Larry's iPhone. Tune in for mediocrity not seen since the last episode of Table Talk Radio.  Lewis' Church SignTim's Church Sign  Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Blimey Cow, "In (Everything But) God We Trust;" Rich Mullins, "Here in America" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"  Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.

In this episode, Tim and Lewis record later in the evening, which always makes for an "interesting" episode. To that end, after much tomfoolery, they play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, introduce a new segment on the show, and answer some questions from dwcasey and Gregory. So tune in now, else they might record another.     First SignSecond SignThird SignFourth SignFifth Sign  Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Dustin Ahkuoi, "Church Signs;" U2, "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"    Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.

In this episode, Tim and Lewis talk about what a Church confesses matters, even down to naming the church. They then play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, hit up some Christian MeMEs that show how careful you have to be, and answer a question each from Kris and Elise. Tune in now before we all fall down a pit!Lewis' MeMETim's MeME Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; "Holy Ghost Hokey Pokey"; King of the Hill, Season 8, Episode 2; AC/DC, "Shook Me All Night Long" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"    Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.

In this episode, Tim and Lewis talk quite a bit about Baphomet, a new statue dedicated to Satan in Detroit (but the people there really have no idea what they're talking about). They then play some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet with some pretty obvious favorites (and a surprising one!). Christian MeMEs are a joke. Then, Katie's third and final question of her series get answered, as well as a good one from Kris. Tune in to hear Lewis jump on a soap box... and for some other stuff, too.Lewis' MeMETim's MeME  Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Max Holiday's Bird Cage Theatre, "Hey Haters! (Max Holiday Dub);" Bob & Tom, "It's All About Me" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"     Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.

In this episode, Tim and Lewis get back to some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet. They lose it on some Christian MeMEs, and then answer a few questions from Katie and "Teddy Westside." No, that's not his real name. It's not mine either.Tim's MeMELewis' MeME  Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; George Carlin on Death (warning: NSFW language in the rest of it); Anais Mitchell, "Dyin Day" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"    Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.

Tim and Lewis are back with an all-questions episode. We talk a little bit about the news and then get right into questions from Randall, Katie, Joshua, Zack, and Donnie. If you asked a question and it didn't get on, despair not! We'll have many more episodes to come. Tune in now for all of this week's listener-asked questions! Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Neal Morse, "The Conflict" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"    Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.

In this episode, Tim and Lewis get right into some Good Tweet/Bad Tweet, including a tweet from Mike Dornan that used this image. After the break, the examined some Christian MeMEs and answered questions from Lorna and Nicole. The baby crying randomly in the background is Lewis', not one of his parishioners weeping in the corner.  Lewis' First MeMETim's First MeMELewis' Second MeMETim's Second MeME  Opening music: Listener, "Eyes to the Ground for Change" Other things: Amos Lee, "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps"; Lutheran Satire, "Super True Stories: Paul's Baptism Oopsie;" Steve Taylor and the Perfect Foil, "Comedian" Closing Music: Jovan Mackenzy, "Reformata"  Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, email us , or go to our website, all for more information.