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The Vinyl Preacher
by The Vinyl Preacher
The Vinyl Preacher is a weekly podcast where we talk about Sunday's texts and make a playlist to listen to on your way to or from worship. Hosted by Matt Keadle (Southern Cal) and Zach Parris, it's supported by LuMin, the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. [email protected]
Episodes
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The Ground Can't Cause a Fumble
Ep. 506 - We're ready for our second (and final?) baseball episode of the season? Also words mean nothing. Finally, we talk about a fun, but perhaps distracting story from the gospel! The Playlist Taxman - the Beatles Taxes - Geese War pigs - black sabbath silencio- U2 Doors - Noah Kahan I will...
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Tour Guides, Open Doors, and Changing Minds
Ep. 505 - Zach is back with a review of a tour in Paris with the Earful Tower Podcast. (Shout out to Oliver Gee. Check out his podcast and tours.) We've got open doors on the tour of Paris and in the texts this week. Check it out! Also, Parris Are Not in France is still on the internet. The...
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Dolly, Disappointing Crowds, and The Space Between
Ep. 504 - It's a double episode! We talk a little about Dolly, Tim Curry, and Wendell Berry before we get to the next two week's worth of gospels and songs. Check it out. The Playlist Islands in the Stream - Dolly Parton The Space Between - Dave Matthews Band The World Has Turned And Left Me Here…
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Audrey Hepburn, Dinosaurs, & Peter is told off
Ep. 502 - Zach's leaving the podcast?! Is this just buried click bait?! Only one way to find out. Apologies for Zach's first half audio. It gets better! The Playlist I’ve Been High - R.E.M. (Reveal) Who are you? - Saga Faye Keys on the Table - The Lumineers I am a rock - Simon & Garfunkel Rocky...
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Lots of Rocks
Ep. 502 - We talk about Kinkos before we get to some rocky texts for the week. Check it out. The Playlist I’ve Been High - R.E.M. Who are you? - Saga Faye Keys on the Table - The Lumineers I am a rock - Simon & Garfunkel Rocky Road to Dublin - Geeshie Wiley Rock the Casbah - The Clash Like a Rock…
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White Sox Liturgy, a Green Funeral, & a Canaanite Woman
Ep. 501 - Chicago nostalgia, pope hat ball park giveaways, the sale of the Lakers, and Glen Hansard's star studded green funeral. We cover it all before heading to the texts and the tunes. The Playlist Ms. Jackson - Outkast Under the Table - Fiona Apple Chicago - Sufjan Stevens Crumbs from your...
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Backpacking, Glen Hansard, and a Wilderness Rescue!
Ep. 500 - Zach reports back from his time in the wilderness before we hear a sacred story of a wilderness rescue! Check. It. Out. The Playlist Falling Slowly - Swell Season Walk The Sound of Silence - S & G I’m gonna be - The Proclaimers Jesus Walking on the Water - The Violent Femmes Listen to…
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Hook, 2.bundesliga, and Feeding the 5,000
Ep. 499 - It's been a long seven days since our last weekly episode. We recap the summer of Soccer. We talk about 2.bundesliga and film history. We also get you ready to preach on the feeding of the five thousands with allusions to Hook and Where the Wild Things are. Check. It. Out. The Playlist...
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Live from Iran/New Zealand and Shakira!
Ep. 498 - Matt walked to the World Cup to watch Iran take on New Zealand at the Los Angeles/Anaheim Stadium. He walks us through his experience that includes ecstatic joy, protests, and the zeal of a new convert. Then we continue talking about Romans, what a summer?!? Check it out! The Playlist…
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Would Jesus let the Disciples take Water Bottles to the World Cup?
Ep. 497 - We get to some real interesting places this week as we prepare for the World Cup and Ordinary Time to get kicked off. The big philosophical question: Would Jesus allow the disciples to take water bottles to the world cup? Something to think about. The Playlist Certainty - Big Thief…
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Paul gives Abraham the FIFA Faith Prize
Ep. 496 - Now things get weird. Its the 2018 World Cup! Sportswashing takes central stage and the US stays home. Then we do the unthinkable...we talk about Paul. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Girls like you - Maroon 5 with Cardi B Believer - Imagine Dragons Taxes - Geese Feel it still - Portugal....
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Pop Bangers, the Doctrine of the Trinity, & a Brazilian World Cup
Ep. 495 - We get into the TVP time machine and find Matt and Zach ordained, some real bangers in the Hot 100, and a Brazilian national tragedy. It's the last of the not fully corrupt world cups, enjoy it while you can! Then we get to some pretty good talk on the holy trinity texts. Check. It.…
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Matt joins El Tri & an Unemployed World Cup
Ep. 494 - Matt and Zach have finally met on our nostalgic journey through the World Cups of the past! Zach's unemployed! Matt's in Seattle! Soccer Bars in Chicago! The South African Consulate! Stanley Cup Parades! And Pentecost. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Wavin’ Flag - Knaan Fireflies - Owl…
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Matt's Mexican Adventure (Vol. I)
Ep. 493 - Welcome to 2006! Matt and Zach have nearly met! We talk 2006 World Cup, dictators using the tournament, and El Cabezon! Then we talk about one of the low key strangest parts of the bible...the time Jesus gets sucked up into the literal heavens. Check. It. Out. The Playlist My System -...
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Make Ja Rule Your Guest Preacher
Ep. 492 - You’re gonna have to stay up late for these world cup memories and you’re gonna have to endure a rough year in music, but that’s the cost of discipleship. Also, some new thoughts on some curveball Easter texts. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton It’s Only Time…
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St. Stephen and Chumbawumba
Ep. 491 - We recap a French World Cup, recap 1998's hot 100, and talk about the stoning of St. Stephen. All that, the texts, and Matt goes for the lowest blow in the history of the playlist. Check. It. Out. The Playlist The Way - Fastball Where are you going? - DMB I know the end - Phoebe…
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A Teal and Purple World Cup and a Good Gate Sunday
Ep. 490 - We fire up the proprietary podcast time machine and head back to 1994 to observe a good gate Sunday. Check It Out. The Playlist The Sign - Ace of Base The Gate - Bjork Our House - CSNY Time - Hootie & the Blowfish All I Wanna Do - Sheryl Crow Runaround - Blues Traveler You Gotta Be -...
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Italia '90, Emmaus, and the Road to Nowhere
Ep. 489 - We start our countdown to the World Cup by asking...where were you during the 1990 World Cup?! In depth journalism incoming! Also, maybe Zach's favorite bible passage. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Road to Nowhere - Talking Heads Hold On - Wilson Phillips Burning Hearts - Survivor...
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U2's Easter Release, CTA in the 90's, and the Bruce Show!
Ep. 488: We've got a lot to talk about! U2 released an Easter EP, Matt can't contain his excitement! Zach critiques the Men in Blazer's transit habits in 1994. We hardly get to talk about Matt's first of two Bruce shows in LA. All that and Easter 2. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Peace Frog - The...
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Rejoice! It's a new episode of the pod!
Ep. 487 - It's Holy Week and we start by talking about the Denver Summit, No Kings, and some other odds and ends. We then get to the gospel(s) for Easter morning. We close, as always, with a lovely Easter morning playlist. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Sweet Heat Lightning - Gregory Alan Isakov...
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The Baseball Episode with Casey Kloehn Dunsworth!
Ep. 486 - Pastor Casey joins the pod to talk baseball in a riveting edition of "We're Sports Guys?!" We even talk a little bit about Palm/Passion Sunday. You're welcome. Finally, Casey introduces your Holy Week walk up music and the idea of Jesus entering holy week like Mariano Rivera. Check. It....
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The Bones are the Money
Ep. 485 - We recap Matt's victory at the LA marathon, Zach tells stories from his mad cap trip to England, and finally two absolute bangers from the bible. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Full Moon - St. Paul and the Broken Bones The Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Orange County - Gorillaz Moon…
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Faith, Science, & Will Rose!
Ep. 484 - We're joined by Will Rose this week to talk about his latest podcast adventure, "Your Matter Matters." It's a resource for group conversation. Check it out! Then we get to some complex, but good texts, before making a pretty solid playlist. Be vinyl. The Playlist In Your Eyes - Peter...
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How the English Premier League Explains the Ancient Near East
Ep. 483 - Zach's prepping for a soccer pilgrimage to England and so he provides background in equal length to this week's gospel text. Check. It. out. The Playlist Closer to Fine - The Indigo Girls Get UR Freak On - Missy Elliott Wide Open Spaces - The Chicks WHERE IS MY HUSBAND, RAYE Don’t Let…
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Belizean Super Bowl, Wax Trax, R.E.M.
Ep. 482 - We've got a lot to talk about! The Playlist Hard out Here for a Gimp - Wheelchair Sports Camp I Believe - R.E.M. Find the River - R.E.M. El Apagón, Bad Bunny Lonesome Drifter, Charley Crockett Manchild, Sabrina Carpenter Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a Vinyl...
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Turnaround Sunday: Hornets, Devils, & Peter
Ep. 481 - This is a Charlotte Hornets podcast now? The Playlist Joelene - Dolly Parton Don’t Temp Me - Todd Snider Site Unseen - Courtney Barnett w/ Waxahatchee Bitin’ List - Tyler Childers The Great Divide - Noah Kahan Messy - Lola Young Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a...
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Listener Mail, Earnest Preaching Recap, 1983 Cardiac Pack
Ep. 480 - Matt recaps his experience preaching on the state of the world and we talk about the Grammys! The Playlist Rocky Mountain High - John Denver / Josiah & the Bonnevilles Mountain Sound - Of Monsters and Men Mountain Language - Fust Top of the Mountain - The Staples Singers DTMF - Bad…
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How do you know if you've actually internalized a life lesson?
Ep. 479 - Zach's a little let down about REM. Isaiah pitches a milk commercial and we get salty. The Playlist Shout - Tears for Fears Taxes - Geese Prodigy - Firestarter Vivid Light - Essex Honey Baile - bad bunny 13 there is a light - u2 Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a...
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Earnest Thoughts on Preaching in these Days
Ep. 478 - The show starts with some sober talk about the state of the world and some thoughts on preaching in this environment. Context and nuance. Then we get to the texts and the music. Check it out. The Playlist Jesus and John Wayne - Googly Eyes Gold Rush - Lucius Walk Home - Bon Iver Ohio -...
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Is the Gospel of Matthew Big on Running Away?
Ep. 477 - Jesus withdraws to Galilee for a minute, we withdraw to the Sports Guys podcast with less exciting results before we get to some pretty dynamic texts. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Light of a Clear Blue Morning - Dolly Parton Light On - Maggie Rogers Electrolite - R.E.M. Ancient Light -...
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Baptismal Waters Are Not Native to Earth
Ep. 476 - We’re back after the winter siesta and we’ve got a lot to talk about. Primarily this is a Chicago Bears podcast, but also Zach self-righteously quits Amazon and Spotify! Check it out. The Playlist Rocky Raccoon - The Beatles Teach Your Children - Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young I Believe…
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Well, this is awkward
Ep. 475 - It’s the slaughter of the innocent, which doesn’t have many carols written about it. The Playlist Belong - REM Yeah, Oh Yeah - The Magnetic Fields Always On The Run - ISAAK Refugee King - Liz Vice Across the Border - Bruce Springsteen Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify....
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Joseph, Did You Know?
Ep. 474 - This gift suggestion does not miss! Also, it’s Joseph week! The Playlist Joseph, Better You Than Me - The Killers Dreams - The Cranberries Dreamweaver - Gary Wright Juicy - Notorious B.I.G. Baby boy - Childish Gambino Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a Vinyl...
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Liturgy at Disney, the Elks Club, & Advent 3
Ep. 473 - We’ve got a couple of observations on recent experiences with church/liturgy in secular spaces. Then we’ve got a good(?) gospel to bring us a little deeper into the mystery this advent. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Pilgrimage - R.E.M. Walk on the Wild Side - Lou Reed Take me home…
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Lane Kiffin’s First Time on a Preaching Podcast
Ep. 472 - Matt starts something he can’t control, not too unlike, advent 2. The Playlist Summer’s End - John Prine So Much Wine - Andrew Bird 7 O’clock News/Silent Night - Phoebe, Fiona, Matt Berninger The Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Tokens The Wanderer - Johnny Cash Spirit - Beyonce Listen to the...
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AI Preaching, Bruce, and Thanksgiving Sides
Ep. 471 - Matt has some thoughts on using AI to write a sermon and we’ve got an exciting update for one of the newest podcast segments! The Playlist Thanksgiving Filter - The Drive By Truckers Sweet Potato Pie - Ray Charles and James Taylor Alice’s Restaurant Massacre - Arlo Guthrie Lightning...
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Preaching your Ken Burns Sermon
Ep. 470 - We gotta talk about the new Ken Burns and kings and girard. The Playlist Straight line was a lie - The Beths Righteously - Lucinda Williams Broken to Begin With - The Mountain Goats Nebraska - Bruce Springsteen Paradise - Phil Collins 100 years - Five for Fighting Horses - Patti Smith...
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The Edmund Fitzgerald, Biblical Disasters, and Wormholes
Ep. 469 - Matt has jumped down the rabbit hole on Gordon Lightfoot and the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Turns out it’s fitting for this week’s talk of disasters. In the end we jump into a worm hole. It’ll make sense later. The Playlist The Sound of the Wind and Rain - Chuck Brodsky Daysleeper…
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Parades, Fireworks, & the Suffering of Job
Ep. 468 - Matt made it to the Dodgers parade. We draw some parallels to celebratory fireworks before we get to suffering of Job. Fun stuff! The Playlist Wasteland - Snocaps Archie, Marry Me - Alvvays Marry the Night - Lady Gaga Reason to Believe - Bruce Springsteen Add Love - Florence & the…
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The Grass Withers, the Flowers Fade, Ohtani Endures
Ep. 467 - We do talk some Dodgers, but also the Bruce doc and some listener mail before getting to the texts for all saints. The Playlist The Poor - Jesse Welles Hungary Ghost - Hooray for the Riff Raff Cry Me a River - Justin Timberlake Golden - Kpop Demon Hunters Living my life like its golden…
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New TSwift, Old Reformation
Ep. 466 - Matt bought the new Taylor Swift album on release day! We get his thoughts on The Life of a Showgirl, the Beths, and the Reformation...again. The Playlist Metal - The Beths Kid Fears - Indigo Girls Cool about it - boygenius Freedom - Beyonce Free - K-Pop Demon Hunters Forget me nots -...
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Wrasslin' in the Desert
Ep. 465 - Matt and Zach were together in person this week. We still recorded remotely, but we recapped a mad cap weekend in the city of angels, before getting into at least one really good text. Check it out! The Playlist Safe & Sound - Capital Cities Time Difference - Madi Diaz The Boxer - Simon…
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A Complete List of Leprous Things
Ep. 464 - Matt's got a race recap, NHL opening night?, and some stories about skin conditions and uncleanliness. Also, music. The Playlist New Test Leper - R.E.M. The Modern Leper - Julien Baker covering Frightened Rabbit Walls (Circus) - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (featuring Lindsey...
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The One Where We Accuse a Worship Professor of Doping
Ep. 463 - Zach accidentally accuses a seminary worship professor of doping. Things only get tougher with this week's gospel reading, but there's good news in there somewhere. Also some road design facts and music. The Playlist Mean Mr. Mustard - The Beatles tv off - Kendrick Lamar Faithful…
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World's Worst Ikea
Ep. 462 - We talked about really getting to understand Sisyphus on the grapevine, uncomfortable furniture, and an unresolved parable. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Bitter Everyday - Wednesday Save Me - Aimee Mann Chaise Longue - Wetleg The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars If I were a rich man - Fiddler on…
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Coachella Line Up, Raining on the Girard Parade, and an Intriguing Parable
Ep. 461 - Matt tries to ruin Zach's relationship with Rene Girard, but then we review the recently announced Coachella line up. Finally, some very old Amos and an intriguing parable. The Playlist Hunger Strike - Temple of the Dog Little Lies - Fleetwood Mac Lie to Girls - Sabrina Carpenter The...
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How to Circumvent Clergy Pay Guidelines
Ep. 460 - Two weeks for the price of one! We talk both Holy Cross and Proper 19 after we get you prepped for the NBA preseason. All for less than the price of a 2025 NBA Summer League Champions shirt! The Playlist Dancing in the Club - MJ Lenderman, This is Lorelei Nickels and Dimes - St. Dolly...
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Matt sees Weird Al, Public Transit, & an Intense Teaching!
Ep. 459 -Matt's life has been changed forever. More Puddles Pity Party talk, then we get into the texts and the music. The Playlist Certainty - Big Thief Welcome to the Occupation - R.E.M. All My Little Words - Mag Fields Electrical Storm - U2 Choose Your Fighter - Ava Maxx Mission Statement -...
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Highest 2 Lowest. A TVP Joint
Ep. 458 - We’ve got baseball, dadcast energy, and then a parable? Maybe? The Playlist Party Hard - Andrew WK Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go To The Party - Courtney Barnett Garden Party - Ricky Nelson Somebody's Watching Me - Rockwell Move On Up a Little Higher- Mahalia Jackson The Payback -...
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Alice in Wonderland and the Unsabbath
Ep. 457 - We are back from the Summer Siesta and we've got summer camp, magic the gathering, ticket scams, and sacred texts to talk about. Also, the music. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Stand - R.E.M. I wrote Mr. Tambourine Man - John Craigie Tilted - Christine and the Queens Oneida - Tyler…
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The Vinyl Preacher is a weekly podcast where we talk about Sunday's texts and make a playlist to listen to on your way to or from worship. Hosted by Matt Keadle (Southern Cal) and Zach Parris, it's supported by LuMin, the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. [email protected]
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