Ep. 418 - It’s a Game 4 World Series post-game show, but don’t worry. Our baseball analysis centers around Back to the Future and we start talking about the texts before too long. From there we have more genuine and sincerely held thoughts on the texts, with a brief and related detour into Agatha All Along. Then the songs. Check. It. Out. The Playl…

Ep. 417 - Matt reports back on a trip to see Joni Mitchell at the Hollywood Bowl. The guys reflect on their experiences as life-long Dodgers fans before getting to sincere and possibly profound thoughts on the Reformation and the texts. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Revolution 1 - The Beatles Free - Clem Snide 24 Frames - Jason Isbell Shine - Joni M…

Ep. 416 - Late pod again this week, but we'll be back at our regularly scheduled time (ish) next week! The Playlist King of Birds - R.E.M. Wrecking Ball - Waxahatchee (Gillian Welch Cover) Hashtag - Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Joni Mitchell - Glory - common, john legend Gotta serve somebody - Bob Dylan Listen to the full playlist over on the Spo…

Ep. 414 - We missed an episode! We talk about why. Then we get to some texts with sharp edges. Check it out. The Playlist Change - Big Thief Air Show Disaster - Clem Snide / Eef Barzley Colorado - The Flying Burrito Brothers Country Mile - U2 God Loves Everyone - Leon Bridges Kyrie - Mr. Mister Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Becom…

Ep. 412: We've got Zach's report from an ordination, some spicy listener mail, and we figured out where children's sermons come from! Check it out. Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris lives near Harves…

Ep. 411 - Gotcha. It's just that we ended up talking about how baseball is a good metaphor for life and that seems like where we should have ended the pod. We kept going anyway. Check it out. The Playlist Wristwatch - MJ Lenderman My Name Is - Eminem Burial at Sea - Tucker Zimmerman featuring Big Thief Name - Goo Goo Dolls Wildfire - Watchhouse CSN…

Ep. 410 - Zach was on the road preaching and received some constructive criticism of his children's sermon. After a few thoughts on Descendents: Code Red we get on to the texts where we find Jesus receiving some constructive criticism! Last, the music and some thoughts on the Oasis Reunion Tour. The Playlist Taste - Sabrina Carpenter Still Stranger…

Ep. 409 - There was preaching and music at the Democratic National Convention. We talk about that, answer some listener mail, and talk about some gluten free texts. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Near Wild Heaven - R.E.M. Closer - Tegan and Sara Heartless - Kanye Inside Out - Eve6 Upside Down - Diana Ross Come Together - The Beatles Listen to the ful…

Ep. 408 - We finish carb loading the bread texts. Finally. The Playlist The River Knows Your Name - John Hiatt Free - clem snide Morning Zoo - ratboys Gotta Serve Somebody - Bob Dylan The Sign - Ace of Base We’ll Never Turn Back - Mavis Staples Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! Matt Keadle is the past…

Ep. 407 - Remarkably we squeeze a thorough investigation of the modern olympic movement, in depth bible study, and comprehensive review of popular music into one 20 minute episode. You're welcome. The Playlist Our House - Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young Good Luck, Babe! - Chapelle Roan Joker Lips - MJ Lenderman Drink Water - Jon Batiste Come to my …

Ep. 406 - You thought we were gonna miss a week?! You thought wrong!!! The Playlist DNCE, “Cake By The Ocean” Leon Bridges, “Peaceful Place” Michael Kiwanuka, “Rest” Helado Negro, “I just wanna wake up with you” The Lumineers, “Sleep on the Floor” Tom Petty, “Time to Move On” Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a Vinyl Preacher …

Ep. 405 - Zach has some really important questions about a recent Amazon Prime show, My Lady Jane. Then we get around to asking what is this? Last, we ask, "Is this a DMB podcast now?" The Playlist Kacey Musgraves, “Too Good to be True” Tim H “Well’s Running Dry” Danny Elfman, “What’s this?” Phil Collins, “I Wish It Would Rain Down” JAY-Z & Kanye, …

Ep. 404 - Matt reviews Summerfest in Milwaukee. What could be a better entry to the first of five weeks of bread texts than a trip to Brew City!? The Playlist Wednesday, “Feast of Snakes” Sierra Farrell, “American Dreaming” MJ Lenderman, “She’s Leaving You” Kacey Musgraves, “breadwinner” Bread, “Everything I Own” Vince Guaraldi Trio, “Thanksgiving …

Ep. 403 - We talk about breaking news (from a month ago) regarding one of the most popular rock bands in the world (from a couple of decades ago)! You can always count on TVP to bring the most relevant music/bible/pop culture news! Then Jesus is back on a boat! The Playlist Hamilton (Leslie Odom Jr & Lin-Manuel Miranda), “Non-Stop” Michael Kiwanuka…

Ep. 402 - We've got some listener mail, youth gathering fashion talk, and a story where a severed head ends up in the hands of a child. The Playlist U2, “Salome” Jenny Lewis, “Head Underwater” Carrie Newcomer, “The Plumb Line” Yeah Yeah Yeahs, “Heads Will Roll” Charli xcx, Lorde, “The girl, so confusing version with lorde” Deja Vu (But Worse) - The…

Ep. 401 - We gotta talk about the Shibumi Shade, beaches, and how difficult it is to go home again. The Playlist Stand - R.E.M. Hot & Heavy - Lucy Dacus Hometown Blues - Steve Earle My hometown - Bruce Springsteen Dirt Off Your Shoulder - JAY-Z Time to Move On - Tom Petty Listen to the playlist on Spotify! Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! Matt Kead…

Ep. 400 - It's our 400th episode, but no big deal. We celebrate with a sleepy episode to get you ready for your summer dreams. The Playlist Heaven is a place on earth - Belinda Carlisle I’m only sleeping - the Beatles Dream a little dream - Cass Elliott Daughter - Pearl Jam Break on Through (To the Other Side) - The Doors Otherside - Red Hot Chili …

Ep. 399 - Summer time is here! Zach made a pilgrimage (?) to Darius Rucker Boulevard. Then we've got a text about boats. Finally, Zach can relate to Jesus in a nautical way. The Playlist “Who Do You Think You Are,” Lake Street Dive “Storm,” José Gonzáles “Break on Through to the Other Side” - The Doors “The Other Side,” SZA & Justin Timberlake You …

Ep. 398 - We’ve gotta talk a little Acolyte before we enter a summer of agrarian parables. Also, shout out to the dads and grads. The Playlist Inside Out - Eve6 I am like a bird - Nelly Furtado Sparrow - big thief From Small Things - Bruce Springsteen All Your’n - Tyler Childers La Bas(e) - Cafe Tacvba Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotif…

Ep. 397 - Just a couple of chill biblical readings for the chill summer season. Or not. The Playlist Summer Breeze - Seals and Crofts A Church Not Made With Hands - The Waterboys He Was My Brother - Simon & Garfunkel The Swimming Song - Loudon Wainwright III Breakdown - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers The mother - Brandi Carlile Listen to the full …

Ep. 396 - Dads and grads, its your time to shine! Be sure to do something for yourself. We talk some concert merch, a weather report, and more! 12:30 - Talkin' Texts The Playlist II HANDS II HEAVEN - Beyonce You Don’t Own Me - Lesley Gore Eight Days a Week - The Beatles Every Breath You Take - The Police Hand in my Pocket - Alanis Morissette The Ga…

Ep. 395 - Zach's having a tough time with the sports balls (1:05). Once we work through that we have a pretty detailed conversation on the craft of preaching and emotional "cheating." (17:59) Then we get to the texts that will shake the foundations of your Memorial Day/Holy Trinity Weekend (31:39). And Music (47:05). Check it out. The Playlist Nake…

Ep. 394 - We recap the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest before we complain about time zones and prepare Zach for a return to professional preaching. All that and the songs. Check it out! The Playlist London Still - The Waifs You Ain’t Going Nowhere - The Byrds Fire in the Sky - Anderson.Paak Windy - The Association The Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix Bl…

Ep. 393 - TVP Senior Eurovision Correspondent, Caleb Crainer (St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Los Angeles) joins us to get Matt ready to enjoy the Eurovision song contest! (Also to preach the last Sunday of Easter.) Belong - R.E.M. (Georgia) Europapa - Joost (Netherlands) The Gambler - Kenny Rogers (USA) Before the Party’s Over - Mustii (Belgium) Ter…

Ep. 392 - Matt made a release day trip to his local record store to buy the new TSwift album. We talk about it, art vs pop art, and give you some prestige tv guidance. Oh yeah, Easter 6 is the rerun of lectionary Sundays. The Playlist Red Wine Supernova - Chappell Roan Dizzy - Olly Alexander Come Away with Me - Tim Heidecker and the Very Good Band …

Ep. 391 - Record Store Day is upon us. We share our feelings about missing Coachella for three years before we FINALLY get to a good story from Acts! The Playlist No Rules! - Windows95Man Fruits of my Labor - Waxahatchee Grapevine - Weyes Blood Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! Matt Keadle is the past…

Ep. 390 - We've got our initial Beyoncé new album reactions and the help you need to preach a slightly more interesting good shepherd Sunday sermon. The Playlist Joelene - Beyonce Two Most Wanted - Beyonce and Miley Cyrus Sheep - The Storybots The Code - Nemo Fool on the Hill - The Beatles Building a Mystery - Sarah McLachlan Listen to the full pla…

Ep. 389 - After a post-Easter snooze we're back! Matt spent two nights with Bruce. We'll hear about that and get you ready to preach on Luke 24 and Eurovision 2024! The Playlist Always on the Run - Isaak Ghost - Josiah and the Bonnevilles Sadness as a Gift - Adrianne Lenker Ghost of Tom Joad - Bruce Ghosts - The Boss Celebrate - Common Listen to th…

Ep. 388 - While Zach's living in his Waxahatchee era, we get a very surprising text for the second week of Easter. Take a listen and we'll get you prepped for the season of Easter/Eurovision. The Playlist Grandma’s Hands - Bill Withers Take My Breath - The Weeknd We Will Rave - Kaleen Dark Matter - Pearl Jam Tigers Blood - Waxahatchee Puntería - Sh…

Ep. 387 - Matt's already written his sermon for Easter! What a time to be alive! The Playlist Silent Running - Gorillaz Run to You - Whitney Houston Tryin’ to Through Your Arms Around the World - U2 Garden Song - Phoebe Bridges Gardening at Night - Rapid Eye Movement Garden Party - Ricky Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band Listen to the full playlist …

Ep. 397 - Matt gives his brief and insightful thoughts into the Kate Middleton thing. Then, speaking of royals, we talk about Palm / Passion Sunday. (And we complain about streaming tv.) The Playlist Dancing Queen - ABBA Royal - Lorde Princess Diana - Ice Spice featuring Nicki Minaj Old Town Road, Lil Nas X Anti-Hero, Taylor Swift Breath of Life, F…

Ep. 396 - It’s the most important day of the year…REI dividends have hit! After we review a year in outdoor equipment purchases, Zach’s got a sports report, but then we get to the last normalish Sunday of Lent! Also, songs. The Playlist I forgot to remember to forget - Bob Dylan (Basement Tapes) Good Together - Lake Street Dive Parting Glass - The …

Ep. 394 - Zach got a treat pouch. The Clippers got a new logo. The chosen people got snakes. This week is...a lot. The Playlist Snake Plants (The Past Is Still Alive) - Hooray for the Riff Raff Snake Song - Townes Van Zant Lift Me Up - Rihanna The Sign - Ace of Bass Snake Eyes - Mumford and Sons Look Up - Joy Oladokun Listen to the full playlist ov…

Ep. 393 - We've got some delayed Super Bowl Halftime Show talk, but mostly what is Beyoncé doing?! Also, the Dale Earnhardt of Sundays in Lent. Check it out. The Playlist Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’ - Charley Pride Nightflyer - Allison Russell Texas Hold’em - Beyoncé 16 Carriages - Beyoncé Ballad of Sally Ann - Rhiannon Giddons Don’t Hurt Yourself -…

Ep. 392 - St Marks alum, Spencer Dinwiddie, heads to LA to join the Lakers! We’ve gotta talk about that plus some presidential history and the prestigious James K. Pork Trophy. Oh yeah, also Lent 2. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Try again - Aaliyah What’s my name? - Rhianna 99 Problems - Jay-Z Satanist - boygenius Lose Yourself - Eminem Love Again -…

Ep 391 - This podcast does not care at all about who wins at the Grammys, but we do spend the entire A block talking about them passionately. Also, Matt may have publicly criticized Taylor Swift. Oh yeah, welcome to your Lent Era. The Playlist What was I made for - Billie Eilish Fronteras - Gaby Moreno Dance the Night - Dua Lipa The Night of the Jo…

Zach got a puppy and that caused some production issues this week. Check out that audio or skip ahead to a decent conversation about the texts starting at 18:40. The choice...is yours! Also, some Coachella lineup reactions. The Playlist Don’t Speak - No Doubt Stay High - Brittany Howard Parar El Tiempo - Cimafunk When the man comes around - Johnny …

Ep. 389 - Matt just got back from a professional conference in the Crescent City and he's got stories to tell! That, the texts, and the tunes. The Playlist Grasshopper - The Mama's and the Papa's Fever - Duo Lipa Sundowner - kevin morby Sabine Turnaround - Lost Bayou Ramblers Hello, Dolly! - Louis Armstrong Late in the Evening - Voices of the Wetla…

Ep. 388 - A short episode to get you ready for Sunday. Talking about more Mark 1. The Playlist Sadness as a gift - Adrienne Lenker Good People - Mumford & Sons & Pharrell Demons - Doja Cat The Fire - The Roots Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes Fame - David Bowie Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! M…

Ep. 387 - We've got a real special episode. We've got Jason Kirk (of the Shutdown Fullcast infamy) on the podcast to talk about his debut novel, 'Hell is a World Without You.' It's an excellent coming of age story set within the evangelical world of the early aughts. Jason's a great guest, the book is great, and its a great conversation. Check it o…

Ep. 386 - We can't emphasize this enough, Zach has a boat. Plus Matt's headed to New Orleans, Zach just got back from Charleston. Fortunately, these texts are perfect companions for trips to port cities! The Playlist Whale - Alex G Sea of Love - Cat Power The Corner - Common One Mic - Nas Little Liza Jane - Preservation Hall Jazz Band Listen to the…

Ep. 385 - Zach has a musical awakening, some Christmas catchup, then the texts and the songs. The Playlist Right back to it - Waxahatchee with MJ Lenderman Chosen to Deserve - Wednesday I don’t sleep, I dream - R.E.M. Juicy - Notorious B.I.G. Church Not Made with Hands - The Water Boys Oh, Soul - Mary Gauthier Listen to the full playlist over on th…

Description: Ep. 384 - We have an actually constructive conversation about goal setting at the beginning of the new year, before we get into the texts you might encounter on the first Sunday of 2024. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Magical Mystery Tour - The Beatles Night Shift - Lucy Dacus Darkness on the Edge of Town Dancing in the Dark Hairshirt - …

Ep. 383 - Vexillology talk, good songs, and the New Year's Eve texts. Check. It . Out. The Playlist The Parting Glass - boygenius (Sinead O’Connor) Begin the Begin - R.E.M. Shout - Tears for Fears Hanukkah in Santa Monica - Tom Lehrer If We Make It Through December - Merle Haggard ¿Donde Esta Santa Claus? - Los Lobos Listen to the full playlist ove…

We get you ready for Christmas the only way this podcast knows how...with Eurovision, Chivas, and having nothing to do as a first call pastor. The Playlist boygenius - Not Strong Enough (“always an angel, never a god”) U2 - Atomic City - Mike WiLL Made-It Remix (“come all ye”) Carol of the Bells / “Ukrainian Carol” / Shchedryk - Mykola Dmytrovych L…

Ep. 381 - Okay, we'll give it to you straight. You've got to get through 20 minutes of middle aged man, sports business talk, but then! Then its good content! The Playlist Take Off Ur Pants - Indigo De Souza You Have Bought Yourself a Boat - MJ Lenderman Wintering (Country Version) - Josiah and the Bonnevilles Spirit - The Killers i/o - Peter Gabri…

Ep. 380 - Spotify Wrapped is out and we've got to talk about it and set some goals (we won't follow up) on for our 2024 wraps. Finally, some classic Advent 2 texts from our old friend, the RCL. The Playlist “The End is the Beginning is the End” - Smashing Pumpkins “Good News” - Mandisa “Highwayman” - The Highwaymen “Death Wish” - Jason Isbell and t…

Ep. 379 - Season 8 of the podcast begins with some prestige tv talk (doctor who, Fargo, Shorsey), before we get to the only two topics we ever discuss on the podcast...the bible and playlists. Check. it. Out. The Playlist Ten Dead - Wilco The End of the World - Skeeter Davis Hold On, I’m Comin’ - Sam & Dave Pass You By - Gillian Welch Passing Throu…

This is the place to find the internet's only Girardian reflection on the series finale of Loki! Of course, we reminisce about the time Matt got in trouble for CtK Sunday in seminary. In the end there's always the music. The Playlist Possum Kingdom - The Toadies Dear Insecurity - Brandy Clark with Brandi Carlile Love in the Time of Socialism - Yell…

The Green Episode. We talk a little Loki, Matt's back in the preaching saddle, and we consider how the apocalypse might be a bit like the Wizard of Oz. All that, and a carefully curated playlist. The Playlist Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey You Gotta Be - Des’ree This Land is Your Land - The Avett Bros. This May Not Be The End of the World - John Me…