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Show #280: Hollywood verses Praise Songs

In Preaching to Hollywood we listen to secular music and find a way to speak the Gospel in light of the song. In the Praise Song Cruncher, we find the level of mysticism in a given praise song. In today’s show, we do both. Preaching to Hollywood songs: “Carry On” by Fun and “Demons” by Imagine Demons. Praise Songs: “Your Grace Finds Me” by Matt Redman and “Build Your Kingdom Here” by Rend Collective.

Feb 18, 20140

Show #279: Vicars, Vicars, Everywhere

How do you pray for the Denver Broncos? Pastor Wolfmueller explains how, then we play "Bible Bee" with Vicar Lessman and Vicar Hambelton.

Feb 4, 20140

Show #278: The Year of the New Tree

Is it the best game ever or are the hosts of TTR just lazy? In any case, if you hear an audio clip, what TTR game could you fit it into? Listen to Pastor Wolfmueller try to do the same before they play 10 Commandments in the News.

Jan 29, 20140

Show #277: Read the Email (A New Game)

Will your email be deemed one of the best? Listen to this show to hear the rules to the game to see if your email will win in this brand new game.

Jan 22, 20140

Show #276: This Show is Regret

The prescription for this edition of Table Talk Radio is as follows: Praise Song Cruncher, Bumper Sticker/Church Sign Theology, 10 commandments in the news, rinse, repeat. Listen to the crunch of “My Name is Regret” by Matthew West

Jan 14, 20140

Show #275: The Gobbledygook Detector

Luther (the California one, not the German one) submits his Sermon Analyzer also know as “The Gobbledygook Detector” to evaluate sermons. Bryan and Evan throw a sermon by Chip Ingram at it to see how it fairs; take a listen.

Jan 7, 20140

Show #274: TTR or God Whisperers, Osteen or Kachelmeier

If you listened to just 23 seconds of something, what would you get? That’s the test with Table Talk Radio, The God Whisperers, Joel Osteen and Redeemer Theological Academy. Listening to this show is not recommended.

Jan 2, 20140

Show #273: Christmas, Camels, and the Praise Song Cruncher Formula

Who wouldn’t want to spend Christmas listening to a terrible radio show that plays sorry theological game show?

Dec 26, 20130

Show #272: The Unpredictable Predictable Pastor

Pastor Wolfmueller becomes the Unpredictable Predictable Pastor. And is Pope Francis really a hippie? Or is he just messing with people?

Dec 17, 20130

Show #271: The Praise Song Cruncher 2.52 Beta

In Pastor Wolfmueller’s quest to find a more complex equation to the Praise Song Cruncher, we consider the latest revision with “Breath” preformed my Michael W. Smith. Also in this episode, we play “Name that Logical Fallacy” and “Preaching to Hollywood” with the song “Human” by Christina Perry.

Dec 10, 20130

Show #270: Church Creed Cruncher

After taking up your bumper stickers and church signs, we begin a brand new game called “Church Creed Cruncher.” This is where we read through a church’s statement of beliefs to see if it aligns with the teaching of Holy Scripture.

Dec 3, 20130

Show #269: The Praise Song Cruncher 2.5

A listener from Iowa submits the Praise Song Crucher 2.5 for our consideration. To test it out, we crunch the songs Mighty Breathe of God performed by Jesus Culture and Desert Song by Natalie Grant. View the Praise Song Cruncher 2.5 here.

Nov 26, 20130

Show #268: Preaching to Hollywood

In an attempt to save Hollywood, Bryan invents a brand new game where we listen to a song and diagnose the soul of the song writer and try to bring about a preaching of Law and Gospel to the writer's situation. Also, the predictable pastor, where we see just how well we know our pastors and how they react to various news items.

Nov 19, 20130

Show #267: Super Game Disaster

Why suffer through one Table Talk Radio game when you could suffer through three Table Talk Radio games AT THE SAME TIME!! You're sure not to survive this Table Talk Radio episode.

Nov 15, 20130

Show #266: Bible Bee in the Vineyard

After two rounds of "Name that Theologian," Pastor Daniel Price of Trinity Church in Bentonville, AR comes on to dominate Pastor Wolfmueller in Bible Bee.

Nov 15, 20130

Show #265: Crunching on YouTube

In today's edition of Table Talk Radio (featured on YouTube) Bryan and Evan run the following praise songs through the cruncher: Show Me Your Glory by Kathy Frizzell, Kim Walker, et al preformed by Jesus Culture Revelation Song by Jennie Lee Riddle preformed by Phillips Craig and Dean Walk By Faith by & preformed by Jeremy Camp

Nov 15, 20130

Show #264: Table Talk BS (Bumper Stickers)

Trying to "Name that Church Body," Bryan and Evan end up show by playing "Bumper Sticker Theology."

Nov 15, 20130

Show #263: Translating Evangelicalisms

Ever had a difficult time understanding your Evangelical friends? Table Talk Radio seeks to resolve this predicament by translating common Evangelicalisms for you. That followed by a game of "Which Ladder."

Oct 17, 20130

Show #262: TTR’s New Co-Host!

After searching for years, we have finally replaced TTR's weakest link with a co-host with much more aptitude. Pastor Kachelmeier and Pastor Goeglein play "10 commandments in the News" and "Name that Heresy." Finally, Brian talks about the problems of the Licensed Deacon Program in the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod.

Oct 17, 20130

Show #261: Ask a Ninja Pastor

Everyone's excited about this episode in which the world famous Pastor Jonathan Fisk of Worldview Everlasting comes on to challenge Pastor Wolfmeuller in a match of "Ask a Ninja Pastor." Whoever loses is sure to whine and complain. In the last segment of the program, we'll consider your bumper stickers and bumper stickers.

Oct 16, 20130

Show #260: Vicar Doulos

With Pastor Wolfmueller upgrading to the vocation of Vicarage Supervisor, we meet Vicar Doulos, who goes against Pastor in Bible Bee where his vicarage hangs in the balance. 10 commandments in the news and bumper sticker/church sign theology are also features of today's program.

Oct 2, 20130

Show #259: Praise Song Cruncher Critics

It's shocking that not everyone loves and adourns the Praise Song Cruncher, but it's true. In today's episode of Table Talk Radio, Bryan and Evan respond to an email concerning the praise song cruncher, then crunch more praise songs. Ending the program by playing "10 Commandments in the News." Listening to this episode is optional.

Oct 2, 20130

Show #258: Christian Radio Heresy Buzzer

Have you ever been haunted by Christian talk radio? Today Bryan and Evan develop a buzzer to help you discern Christian talk radio. That after considering your bumper sticker and church sign reports. 1-800-385-7652.

Oct 2, 20130

Show #257: Events in History Relevant to Lutheranism even though Lutheranism isn’t an ism

Send us your comments or questions: [email protected] or call us 800-385-7652.

Sep 11, 20130

Show #256: Bumper Stickers, Church Signs, Theologians

Call in your comments or questions to 1-800-385-7652 or email them to [email protected].

Sep 11, 20130

Show #255: Bible Bee Re-match

Emails, 10 Commandments in the News, Bible Bee...Awesome.

Aug 15, 20130

Show #254: Your Missionorific Miniute

After listening in to LCMS convention, Bryan and Evan play "Church Sign Theology" and "Bumper Sticker Theology" and finally play "How Biga Missionalist Are Ya" with a brief Visit from Pastor Ryan Ogrodowicz who gives us a review of "The Story."

Aug 15, 20130

Show #253: They’re BACK!

Disappointing those who thought Table Talk Radio was gone forever, Table Talk Radio returns to crunch some Praise Songs and then to play "Name that Church Body."

Jul 31, 20130

Show #252: Struck By a Praise song

While avoiding being struck by lightning, Bryan tries to church "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens and "Your Love" by Casting Crowns. Finally, we listen to some interesting audio from Norm McDonald talk about his thoughts about God during the game Which Ladder.

Jul 31, 20130

Show #251: Lutheranism isn’t an ism

Besides answering all of your wonderful emails, Bryan and Evan go head-to-head in a game of Bible Bee. All that and Pastor Wolfmueller gets on his soap box against Lutheranism as an ism.

Jul 25, 20130

Show #250: Where Was It Said?

Pastor Wolfmueller invents a brand new narcissistic game, as if we didn't already have a bunch of those. I would just skip this show if I were you.

Jul 24, 20130

Show #249: Church Signs and Burying Muslims

Today in Table Talk Radio, Bryan and Evan consider your church signs and bumper stickers and in playing 10 commandments in the news, discuss the implications of the outrage of burying a Muslim terrorist in the United States.

Jul 3, 20130

Show #248: If You Like it You Better Put the Best Construction On It

Looking for opportunities to listen to Beyonce, Pastor Wolfmueller invents the new game "If you like it you better put the best construction on it." Finally, they end up playing "10 commandments in the News" with a story about a gay teacher at a Roman Catholic school.

Jul 3, 20130

Show #247: What Do Atheists Think About Muslim Bombings?

Following the Boston bombing, many took the occasion to make an argument against religion. But are all religions the same? Listen as Bryan plays "Name that Game" to discover what a few atheists say about the topic.

Jun 28, 20130

Show #246: Praise Song Crunching!

For the entire episode, nothing but crunching the best and worst of today's Praise Songs. Listener beware.

May 28, 20130

Show #245: 10 Commandments in the News, Church Signs and Bumper Stickers

To avoid as much show prep as possible, in today's edition of Table Talk Radio Bryan and Evan play 10 Commandments in the News, Bumper Sticker Theology and Church Sign Theology. Continue to call them in at 1-800-385-SOLA.

May 28, 20130

Show #244: Table Talk Jeopardy on the BOC

Coincidentally, Bryan and Evan both pick Table Talk Jeopardy categories that relate to the Book of Concord. As usual, the assume no one is really listening.

May 21, 20130

Show #243: Which Day in Holy Week

After playing "Which Day in Holy Week" Pastor Wolfmueller might actually score some points on "Don't Forget the Stanzas to Your Hymns." They finish it all up by answering your questions to [email protected].

May 3, 20130

Show #242: Name that Game Game

You may want to skip this episode of Table Talk Radio where Pastor Wolfmeuller promotes the Cult of Pure Doctrine, plays "Name that Game" and finishes up by not answering listener emails.

May 3, 20130

Show #241: Vicar Emeritus

Vicar Matthew Jukola joins us once again for another broadcast of Table Talk Radio and he prepares for his real vicarage.

Apr 13, 20130

Show #240: Two Pastors, Two Seminarians, One Bad Show

Joined by Seminarian Robbie Rojas and Seminarian Ben Siebert, the Seminarians throw some church bodies at Wolfmueller to see if he can guess who they are. They then figure out which of the 10 commandments are involved in a couple news stories.

Mar 27, 20130

Show #239: Ninja Pastors on YouTube

For our second live YouTube broadcast, we play "Ask a Ninja Pastor" and listening to your bumper stickers. And then, we take your live call-in questions.

Mar 12, 20130

Show #238: The Ladder of Toth

Needing an excuse to talk about a video we found, we play "Which Ladder." You should listen.

Mar 12, 20130

Table Scraps: Oregon Senate Bill 490

Hey guys, this is a show I put together for local broadcast. It deals particularly with Oregon residents, but I thought everyone might like to listen in. Please forward it to anyone you know in Oregon.

Mar 7, 20130

Show #237: Greek, Lord’s Supper, Muslim Girl Bands

After playing Table Talk Jeopardy with the categories of "Views of the Lord's Supper" and "Greek Vocabulary" we end up by playing "10 Commandments in the News."

Feb 27, 20130

Show #236: Prove It and Crunch It

Back by popular demand (one listener) Bryan and Evan play "Prove It" where certain Christian assertions are proven in the Bible. They will take up the issues of marriage and the deity of Christ. Then, the finish up by crunching your favorite praise songs.

Feb 20, 20130

Show #235: TTR’s YouTube Debut

Table Talk Radio goes live. This podcast is the recording from when TTR broadcasted live on YouTube. The broadcast can be viewed at http://youtu.be/qsfFVRFC198

Feb 5, 20130

Show #234: Ninja Pastors in Your Face

Returning to the game "Ask a Ninja Pastor" before playing "10 Commandments in the News" and responding to email about the question of Euthanasia.

Feb 1, 20130

Show #233: Crunching Hymns with the Praise Song Cruncher

Crunching the next songs on the list, the Praise Song Cruncher picks up a couple hymns to see how they fair in the Praise Song Cruncher.

Jan 23, 20130

Show #232: To Oregon to Shower Evan with Points

When Pastor Wolfmueller makes the trip out to Oregon, he has to pay an extra bag fee for all the Table Talk Radio points he gives Evan during this episode including Bible Bee and Law and or Gospel.

Jan 14, 20130