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Show #370: The Holy Doors of Indulgences
On the edition of Table Talk Radio we introduce a new game called Translating Roman Catholicisms and look at indulgences and holy doors while translating the homily preached at Antonin Scalia's funeral by his son. Then we take a new approach to 10 Commandments In The News by bring in an expert, pastor Warren Graff. Nothing less than more of the best mediocre radio on the internet!
Table Scraps: Master Metaphors with Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz part 4
Continuing a series with Dr. Gregory Schulz of Concordia University in Mequon, WI. This episode dealing with Thomas Aquinas and the discussion of the Phoenix.
Show # 369: 2KR – This Paradigm Is So Systematic
On this edition of Table Talk Radio will play Name That Theologian in response to a listener email question about 2KR or Two Kinds of Righteousness. Let the hilarity ensue! Then another listener email asks us to Play Out The Scenario ... in 45 seconds!! Decisions, Decisions! Yet another listener email about Church attendance vs just believing inspires us to Kick The Dog and Comfort The Child. Get thee to Church and receive!!! And what episode would be complete without a quick round of 10 Commandments In The News. Prepare yourself for the best mediocre radio ever!
Show #368: Preaching Doritos To Hollywood
On this edition of Table Talk Radio we will answer some listener email by playing Name That Calvinist Confession (document), Preaching to Hollywood and a quick game of Bible Bee. Then we will see if we can figure out what a puppymonkeybaby is by playing 10 Commandments In The News ... Its all about those Doritos!
Show # 367: This Bible Bee is Particulus Exclusivius
On this edition of Table Talk Radio, after a short round of 10 Commandments in the News, listener # 2 David joins us to play a rousing game of Bible Bee. We also learn just what Particulus Exclusivius means ... yeah me neither. Anyway, enjoy the latest edition of the most mediocre radio ever!!
Show # 366: This Episode is on FIRE!! Mystically Speaking
You'd better have a fire extinguisher handy because the Edition of Table Talk Radio is on FIRE!! Join us as we answer some listener email by playing the Praise Song Cruncher 2.0. And as an added bonus you'll learn some of the steps for writing a successful Praise Song. Just remember Hallelujah rhymes with ... Hallelujah, and something in your song needs to be on FIRE!!!!! Sit back, relax (if you can) and enjoy some of the best mediocre radio on the internet.
Show #365: Meet Your Other Listener
What would happen if we let a listener or three play one of our games? Tune in and find out how well Matthew does as he plays Name That Church Body. This was really just an excuse to give Pastor Wolfmueller a break from all that theology show preppy stuff. Truly mediocre radio at it's very best!
Show #364: Come Experience Bumper Sticker and Church Sign Theology and be Inspired!
Do you want to be inspired? Are you looking for a movement to belong to? Come experience the best in mediocrity as we play Bumper Sticker and Church Sign Theology. This show is sooooo Swede!!!!!
Table Scraps: Master Metaphors with Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz part 3
Continuing a series with Dr. Gregory Schulz of Concordia University in Mequon, WI. This episode dealing with Augustine's "Pears."
Table Scraps: Master Metaphors with Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz part 2
Continuing a series with Dr. Gregory Schulz of Concordia University in Mequon, WI. This episode dealing with Aristotle's "Four Causes."
Show #363: Cult Member or Biggest Looser?
DON"T WORRY, Pastor Wolfmueller is feeling okay, he just can't say the name of the cult he is describing to Pastor Goeglein as we play Meet My Neighbor, the Cult Member. Then we will review the audio from two video clips sent by listener Chris as we have Pastor Wolfmueller jump up on the theological treadmill and see who will be the Biggest Looser. We even sneak in a game of Name That Theologian.
Table Scraps: Master Metaphors with Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz
Beginning a series with Dr. Gregory Schulz of Concordia University in Mequon, WI. This episode dealing with the "Ten Master Metaphors" of philosophy.
Show #362: The Table Talk Radio Experience!
Tired of the same old Table Talk Radio? Then join us for the Table Talk Radio Experience! It is remarkably like the old TTR just called an "experience" to make it sound less mediocre and hopefully more of a heart thing. On this edition we will dust off the game What's In Your Pastor's Library and find out if Pastor Wolfmueller has read more than 10 pages of any given book. Then we will answer some listener e-mail by playing the game Bible Bee. Find out what all the buzz is about and enjoy the experience!!
Show # 361: Food, God and Fatherhood – Ex Corde
On this edition of Table Talk Radio we play what might be called “Laugh Again with Gaffigan” as we listen to an interview that comedian Jim Gaffigan gave on Context, a Canadian talk show and we discuss him talking about Food, God and Fatherhood. Then we play Name That Church Body and try to sneak in something new.
Show #360: Grappling With Antinomianism
On this Edition of Table Talk Radio, after we play a few rounds of email inspired Bible Bee we introduce a new game called “You Might Be An Antinomian If” otherwise known as “How to Properly Distinguish Between Gospel and Gospel”. But wait, there is more. We also manage to play a little “Church Sign and Bumper Sticker Theology”
Show #359: Congregational Decline is Missionorific
We planned for more segments but then ... We started with "How Biga Missionalist Are Ya" and that as they say was that. What are the signs that your congregation is in decline? Are youa legacy congregation? Answers to these questions and more on this edition of Table Talk Radio!
Show #358: The Lumpy Returns: Part Deux
On this edition of TTR the Lumpy returns to finish translating some Evangelicalisms and mix up the show order. Thanks Lumpy! Once we recover from that we Put the Best Construction on a few things … Trust Us! … And finally we sneek in a little Book of Concord Bee.
Show #357: The Praise Song Cruncher Endures Forever
Could the Hymns of the Church survive the Praise Song Cruncher? On today's episode Pastors Wolfmueller and Goeglein respond to a listeners email by playing "Praise Song Cruncher". They run the sentence fragmenty, mystically Chris Tomlin song "Forever" through the Cruncher first and then they attempt to answer the listener question, "Could the Hymns of the Church survive a pass through the Praise Song Cruncher?" ... Finally, the same listener email inspires a quick game of Bible Bee. Is this good radio/podcasting, or what?
Show #356: Naming Bill Nye’s Logical Fallacies
QUESTION: What is more fun than listening to Mechanical Engineer Bill Nye The (Psuedo) Science Guy give reproductive advice? ANSWER: Listening to Pastor Wolfmueller Name the endless string of Logical Fallacies that come out of Bill Nye's mouth. Now that's mediocre radio at its best!
Table Scraps: Wolfmueller Presentation on Christian Suffering (part 3)
Pastor Wolfmueller is invited to speak on Christian Suffering at the 2015 Fall Conference on Theology at Calvery Lutheran Church in Elgin, IL.
Table Scraps: Wolfmueller Presentation on Christian Suffering (part 2)
Pastor Wolfmueller is invited to speak on Christian Suffering at the 2015 Fall Conference on Theology at Calvery Lutheran Church in Elgin, IL.
Table Scraps: Wolfmueller Presentation on Christian Suffering (part 1)
Pastor Wolfmueller is invited to speak on Christian Suffering at the 2015 Fall Conference on Theology at Calvery Lutheran Church in Elgin, IL.
Table Scraps: Heavenly Council with Warren Graff
Pastor Wolfmueller records a phone conversation with Pastor Warren Graff about the Heavenly Council.
Show #355: Is There Wisdom In Grappling With The Text?
On this episode of Table Talk Radio we spend time with a few of Pastor Wolfmueller’s favorite things – “Buzzwords and eMails and Kick Dog and Comfort Child; 10 Commandments in the News and then we’ll be done for a while.” All that after a shameless plug for Pastor Wolfmueller’s new podcast on Worldview Everlasting called “Grappling With The Text.”
Show #354: We Hold This Doctrine To Be Self Evident
We hold this doctrine to be self-evident; that all men are born sinful and unclean. There is nothing like a rousing game of Table Talk Jeopardy to prove the mediocrity of Table Talk Radio. Then we play a quick game of Bumper Sticker Theology. Sometimes we just get on a roll!
Show #353: What is all the Buzz about the Papal Declarations?
Buzzwords, Email, and Prayer, oh my! So, what is all the buzz about? Well, we actually play “Bible Bee” this week. Really. No foolin’! Then we play a new/old game, “Name the Papal Declaration” … or is it “The Pope Says Whaaaaat?” Either way it is just an excuse to talk about the Pope’s visit to the USA and discuss what the Pope says about himself.
Show #352: Is Jesus holding you?
After some buzzwords it is time once again to crunch on some praise songs. On this episode we run “Hold Me” by Toby Mack through the Praise Song Cruncher and ask, “Is Jesus holding you?” and then we run “A New Creation” by Bel Thompson through the Cruncher. Will these songs pass? Listen and see! And just ignore all the buzz about playing Bible Bee. Sorry, we just ran out of time.
Show#351: Can You Name that Theologian?
Test your Theologian naming skills along with Pastors Goeglein and Wolfmueller on this episode of Table Talk Radio. Then we will see if the praise song “This is Amazing Grace” is able to pass the Praise Song Cruncher.
Show #350: Canons ready! Firing Good Preaching Hollywood’s Way.
After we fire off a few buzzwords we attempt to put the best construction on listener email. Then we get busy Preaching to Hollywood, or do we? We will also look for the 10 Commandments in the News. If this isn’t the best mediocre radio on the inter-web then ... we had better get busy with next weeks show!
Show #349: From Honeymoon to Mediocre Radio
What do you do after getting back from your honeymoon? You get right back to mediocre radio, what else! After we get a quick honeymoon report we spend the rest of the show answering your emails and discuss the 10 Commandments, tattoos, Gnosticism, Demon possession/oppression/troubling, Efficacy of the Word, and Choice in Heaven.
Show #348: Is Your District President Hyper-Missionified?
Is your District President Missional, Missionarific or Hyper-Missionified? On this episode of Table Talk Radio we ask the question, just “How Biga Missionalist Are Ya?”. We attempt to listen to the report LCMS Northwest District President Paul Linnemann gave at a recent Northwest District Convention and ask how many of the 12 signs of being a Missionalist apply.
Show #347: Where’s the Comfort in the Sedes Doctrinae
On this episode of Table Talk Radio, after a couple of theological buzzwords and some an email from Gideon, you know, that Bible guy, we play two new games! “Where’s the Comfort”, where we look at false doctrines effect on the comfort of the believer and “Name that Sedes”, where we look at the seat of the doctrine of the Church. Kind of like prooftexting the Lutheran way.
Show #346: Imagining Dinosaur Dragons
Pastor Wolfmueller returns from Israel with his best radio voice. On this episode of Table Talk Radio we Preach to Hollywood as we Imagine Dinosaurs or rather Dragons. Then we play a little 10 Commandments in the News.
Show #345: Name that Logical Fallacy
In today’s edition, after critiquing your favorite praise songs, we take a look at various arguments and then try to see if they commit any logical fallacies.
Show #344: Table Talk Radio Generator
We have successfully outsourced show prep to a wheel of misfortune which selects the games “Islam or Mormonism,” “Page for points” and “Name that Event in the Life of Jesus” for Table Talk listener consumption.
Show #343: Getting Rid of Wolfmueller
Preparing for Pastor Wolfmueller’s trip to Israel, Table Talk Radio’s hosts go insane recording a gaggle of TTR episodes. First up we play “Book of Concord Bee” then some 10 commandments in the news.
Show #342: Nacho Libre
In today's edition of Table Talk Radio we play a little #theology and Preaching to Hollywood with the song "Hard to Be" by David Bazan, then finish up looking at your bumper stickers and church signs. Report your church signs and bumper stickers to 800-385-7652.
Show #341: Iron Preacher in the Airport
Pastor Kachelmeier comes back to challenge once more Table Talk Radio's Iron Preacher. Judged by Dr. Carl Fickenscher of Concordia Theological Seminary, will Kachelmeier have what it takes to come back with the win?
Show #340: Lumpy Returns
Lumpy's back on the job researching the question "Is there such a thing as a radical Muslim?" Also, we attempt to translate a few Evangelicalism.
Show #339: Ghosts!
In this edition of Table Talk Radio, a game of Table Talk Jeopardy examines the mentions of "ghosts" in the Bible. Then, in playing the game "Which Ladder," we listen to a few pop Christian videos to see if any ladder climbing is going one.
Show #338: Sarcasm Not Appreciated
Trying to catch up, we spend the entire show working through listener email. If you have a question for us, email [email protected] or call 1-800-385-7652.
Show #337:Stay High in your Gyro-copter
In today's edition we examine Tove Lo's song entitled Habits (Stay High) and discuss why people need to stay high to avoid a righteous God. Also, what commandments are involved when a postal worker flies his gyro-copter on the lawn of the capital building.
Show #336: Sanctified Disciplineship
What's the difference between Sanctification and Disciplineship? Could it be that praise songs are getting better or do churches feel obliged to sing about Christ on the day He rose from the dead? Listen to the Praise Song Cruncher and find out.
Show #335: Gooood Morning Rogue River!
For our first week broadcasting in Rogue River, we go back to the basics to play Law and/or Gospel mixed with Bible Bee. This episode of Table Talk Radio is underwritten by Club Rogue River.
Show #334: This is the End
Description: Inspired by a listener email, this episode focuses on end times theology and the end of days. How long is the reign of Christ? Where and when is the devil defeated? Listen now and find out.
Show #333: Pastors Know Nothing
In playing Bible Bee/Table Talk Jeopardy in the categories of the Passion of Jesus and the Lament Psalms, see how the hosts of Table Talk Radio fair.
Show #332: Lumpy’s New Friend, @MissionVision1962
In a showdown of Hope Lutheran Church pastors, who will prevail as Brian the Greater and who will succumb to Bryan the Lesser in a contest of Iron Preacher? Also, Lumpy stops by to introduce us to a new friend of his, @MissionVision1962.
Show #331: Influencing False Teachers
How is it possible for a false teacher on the clergy roster in the Northwest District go without being rebuked by the District President? In today's edition of Table Talk Radio, we have the answer. Also we play the first installment of the game "How to Tell You're Being Talked at by a Liberal." The Letter: February 23, 2015 Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Northwest District, "...in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us." 2 Corinthians 5:19-20 (ESV) Our God has called us all to be His ambassadors in this world. Our words and actions should all be measured and chosen insofar as they reflect the love of Jesus to each other and to those who don't know Him yet. It is also important for us to present an accurate reflection of who He is and how He relates to us as the objects of His love.
Show #330: Email Marathon
Spending the entire show reading listener emails, we talk about marriage, going to a Lutheran Seminary and whether there are one or two baptisms according to Holy Scripture.
Show #329: Synodical Storm Troopers
What happens when the Standard Operating Procedures prevent you from calling a false teacher a false teacher? That is discussed in the context of a new game "Public or Private," then we play a round of Table Talk Jeopardy on the topic of marriage.