Clerical Errors Podcast

Doubt

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen takes a hard look at Thomas's encounter with the resurrected Jesus in John 20, using that moment to challenge how Christians typically think about doubt.

What's the BEST Easter Hymn?

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0600

We pit a pool of 16 great Easter hymns against each other to find the single BEST Easter hymn!

Holy Week Tips

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen's tips for pastors to get through Holy Week

Palm Sunday: Matthew 21:1–9

March Tournament Preview

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen gives us an overview on Round 1, and things seminarians should know.

Fifth S. in Lent (Judica): Gen. 22:1–14, Heb. 9:11–15, John 8:(42–45) 46–59

Superfluous

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen reflects on his father, Rev. Dr. James Bollhagen, and shares some excerpts from his book, The Practice of Pastoral Theology (1997).

Upper Pec Development

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

We managed to squeeze in a quick episode! Vicar is preaching a lot and Bollhagen has several good reasons he doesn't want to record today.

Third Sunday in Lent: Luke 11:14–28

Subliminal Neck Protection

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

"God made it, so it's fine", wrestling with God- literally, recent bible studies, and OpenClaw

Second Sunday in Lent (Reminiscere) Gen. 32:22–32, 1 Thess. 4:1–7, Matt. 15:21–28

Closed Communion

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen takes us through what closed communion is, and why it's important.

Gallagher Is Just Mr. Beast From The Before Times

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600

The halftime show, the second half of Vicar's sermon series, and preparation for Lent.

Quinquagesima: 1 Sam. 16:1–13, 1 Cor. 13:1–13, and Luke 18:31–43

FREE LENT SERMONS (WORKING 2026)

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar walks us through his sermon series for Lent.

Sexagesima: Isaiah 55:10–13, 2 Cor. 11:19–12:9, Luke 8:4–15

Generational Talent

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Measuring against others, living graciously, and things pastors shouldn't talk about.

Septuagesima: Ex. 17:1–7, 1 Cor. 9:24–10:5 Matt. 20:1–16

Underrated Transfiguration

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Transfiguration and church sounding sentence that you may have heard that need a follow up.

The Transfiguration of Our Lord: Ex. 34:29–35, 2 Peter 1:16–21, Matt. 17:1–9

Valid Baptism

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Weather events, and what makes a baptism valid?

Second Sunday after the Epiphany: Ex. 33:12–23, Rom. 12:6–16, John 2:1–11

Church Is Like Football

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen has a Top 12 list or two that 'got him thinking', and Vicar tries to match football rule books to theology.

The Baptism of Our Lord: Matthew 3:13–17

The No Programs Program

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar nearly dies, the wise men see the star, and we plan out our evangelism program.

The Epiphany of Our Lord: Isaiah 60:1–6, Eph. 3:1–12, Matt. 2:1–12

NBA on Christmas

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen's NBA primer for last week, and The Holy Innocents.

The Holy Innocents, Martyrs: Jer. 31:15–15, Rev. 14:1–5, Matt. 2:13–18

Prophecies Fulfilled

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen's Top 12 things that we can take from the prophecies and how they are fulfilled (and some of the things that this teach us about faith)

Fourth Sunday in Advent: Deut. 18:15–19, Phil. 4:4–7, Luke 1:39–56

Celebration of Life

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen's Speed Top 12... things, and is empathy a sin?

Third Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 40:1–8 (9–11), 1 Cor. 4:1–5, Matt. 11:2–10 (11)

The First and Second Comings

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Snow, Costco Sweatshirts, and the enduring Word.

Second Sunday in Advent: Mal. 4:1–6, Rom. 15:4–13, Luke 21:25–36

Life Insurance

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Fortune cookies, Christ's birth as Savior, and Santa Claus rolling through a Christmas parade.

First Sunday in Advent: Jer. 23:5–8, Rom. 13:(8–10) 11–14, Matt. 21:1–9

I'm Sorry vs I Apologize

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Funerals, when not to say "I apologize", the end of the year, being woke, and LeBron is the best NBA player of all time.

Last Sunday of the Church Year: Isaiah 65:17–25, 1 Thess. 5:1–11, Matt. 25:1–13

Skyttles

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0600

The Northern Lights, genuine faith over empty works, and forgiving seventy times seven.

Twenty-second Sunday after Trinity: Micah 6:6–8, Phil. 1:3–11, Matt. 18:21–35

The Full Armor of God

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0600

NBA Storyline Updates, Creation, faith over proof, and a TikTok from a priest.

Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity: Gen. 1:1–2:3,Eph. 6:10–17, John 4:46–54

Vicar's Questions

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar's Top 12 Cleric Kerfuffle questions (legally distinct), All Saints' Day, and then more questions from Vicar.

All Saints' Day, Rev. 7:2–17, 1 John 3:1–3, Matt. 5:1–12

Reformazing

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen keeps the lights on, and works through the readings for Reformation Day.

Reformation Day, Rev. 14:6–7, Rom. 3:19–28, John 8:31–36

Consider This Your Zap

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0600

The "feeling" of God's call, teaching former God-haters, Paul addresses the Corinthian church, and the LCMS having a "PR problem".

Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity, Deut. 10:12–21, 1 Cor. 1:(1–3)4–9, Matt. 22:34–46

Take the Lowest Seat

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0600

10/10 Lutheran, Eritrean church services, loopholes, and selfless care.

Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity, Prov. 25:6–14, Eph. 4:1–6, Luke 14:1–11

A Painful 'No'

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar answers 12 Clergy Combat questions, the widow’s grief, Paul’s prayer from prison, and a Galilean foreshadowing of Easter.

Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity, 1 Kings 17:17–24, Eph. 3:13–21, Luke 7:11–17

Don't Worry About It

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Things you shouldn't worry about, Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, money becoming a master, and thoughts on picking between two churches.

Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity, 1 Kings 17:8–16, Gal. 5:25–6:10, Matt. 6:24–34

Eat The Scroll

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Top 12 Non-Doctor Health Tips (To Not Get Sick), Inwardly Digest, and tax collectors.

St. Matthew, Ezekiel 2:8–3:11

Holy Cross Day

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen discusses Holy Cross Day: relic worship, bronze serpents, and revealing God's true wisdom.

Holy Cross Day, Num. 21:4–9, 1 Cor. 1:18–25, and John 12:20–33

Vicar Feels Important

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen's Top 12 Football Names That Would Get Lutherans Excited About Football, hope in Isaiah, and Vicar's radio interview.

Twelfth Sunday after Trinity, Isaiah 29:17–24 (and Mark 7:31–37)

The Chosen One

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar's first weeks, remembering names, Cain and Abel, the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, and some extra points on the readings.

Eleventh Sunday after Trinity, Luke 18:9–14 (and the others)

Weddings Vs. Funerals

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar's first sermon, AI and loneliness, a discussion on shame and pride, and weddings vs funerals- what's more important?

Tenth Sunday after Trinity, Romans 9:30–10:4

Hello 22.0

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar 22.0 joins us for the first time, and Bollhagen has is Top 12 questions to get to know him!

Ninth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 16:1–13

(You) Bet

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Old slang, Jordan Peterson, value beyond utility, and Bollhagen's Top 12 Wolves in Sheep's Clothing.

Eighth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 7:15–23

Goodbye 21.0 (Feat. Baldwin)

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0600

A visit from Baldwin (previously 15.0), and a farewell to 21.0, including his Top 12 Things He Learned On Vicarage.

Seventh Sunday after Trinity, Mark 8:1–9

He’s Got That Law in Him

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0600

The guys dive into private confession, and why being “righteous” might not mean what you think it does.

Sixth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 5:17–26

Doctrine of Scripture

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this solo episode, Bollhagen explains the Doctrine of Scripture.

What You Meant for Evil

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0600

40 in The Bible, a Ministry Minute, all the texts, and some TikToks.

Fourth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 6:36–42 (and Gen. 50:15–21 and Rom. 12:14–21)

Pastors & Retirement

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0600

4th of July, Convention retrospective, lost sheep, social visits, retirement, and Nineveh's historical significance.

Third Sunday after Trinity, Luke 15:1–10

The Diet of Augsburg

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Augsburg Confession T-shirts, challenges faced by the early church, and applying the Augsburg Confession today.

St. Peter and St. Paul, Acts 15:1–21

What Is Israel?

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Buying happiness with money, the rich man and Lazarus, and do we have a duty as Christians to help Israel?

First Sunday after Trinity, Luke 16:19–31

Athanasian Creed: Hmmm

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Tornado alarms, precision in doctrine, Judeo-Christian Values, the origin of the Ten Commandments, and the challenges of hymn translation.

The Holy Trinity, John 3:1–17

The Holy Spirit

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0600

The Holy Spirit- common misunderstandings, empowering us through the Word of God, preaching Christ, and generating faith.

Pentecost, Acts 2:1–21

Are Drugs Bad?

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Top 12 Biblical Basketball Draftees, communicating with your pastor, this 'Leviticus' guy, and the Church's stance on marijuana.

Seventh Sunday of Easter, John 15:26–16:4

Doofuses, Doctrine, and Distillers

Sun, 25 May 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Arcola whiskey, applying scripture in daily life, Confirmation, and vows from children.

Sixth Sunday of Easter, John 16:23–33

How Should Pastors Be Trained?

Sun, 18 May 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Chicago Pope Pros and Cons, pastoral formation programs, and Lutheran hate.

Referenced article: https://reporter.lcms.org/2025/lcms-addresses-unauthorized-non-lcms-pastoral-formation-programs

Fifth Sunday of Easter, John 16:5–15

Bad Popes & A Fully Digital Pastor

Sun, 11 May 2025 04:00:00 -0600

The Mt. Rushmore of Bad Popes, Pastor joke punchlines, the introduction to Paul's letters, and criticizing Christianity.

Fourth Sunday of Easter, John 16:16–22

TikTok Time

Sun, 04 May 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Vicarage service recollections, and some TikToks from Bollhagen

Third Sunday of Easter, John 10:11–16

Quasimodo Geniti

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Best U.S. States, Mormon hymnody, and seder meals.

Second Sunday of Easter (Quasimodo Geniti), John 20:19–31

Best Easter Hymns

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0600

NBA playoffs, underused church names, TLH hymns, and beating up skeletons.

The Resurrection of Our Lord, John 20:1–18

Praying With Christians

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Best construction, a tribute to 4th year seminary students, and some questions from Reddit.

Palm Sunday, Matthew 21:1–9

Affordable Housing

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0600

LCMS euphemisms, Jesus challenging his accusers, the Elector's Bible, and the "good old days" of affordable housing and DVD players.

Fourth Sunday in Lent, John 6:1–15

Perrywinkle Clerical

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Joy during Lent, nuanced political views, Hawaiian shirts, and Co-op spoils.

Fourth Sunday in Lent, John 6:1–15

A Complicated Simple Way to Pray

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen walks us through how to pray.

Dependence in Christ

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Berg reads from Johann Gerhard's 'On Death' Volume 1, dealing with violent death and suicide.

Second Sunday in Lent, Matthew 15:21–28

What Are You Starting Up For Lent?

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Berg's new hobby, the best sparkling water, and what to start for Lent.

First Sunday in Lent, Matthew 4:1–11

Read Your Bible

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen's Installation, the true meaning of obedience and the law, and who is the most Lutheran?

Quinquagesima, Luke 18:31–43

MORE FREE LENT SERMONS (REAL)

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Gym Etiquette Pet Peeves, The Parable of the Sower, and preaching 1 John in its entirety

Sexagesima, Luke 8:4–15

Strike a Chord

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600

We talk about the halftime show, commercials, and the Adamites.

Septuagesima, Exodus 17:1–7 & 1 Corinthians 9:24–10:5

The Lakers and A Gilded Age

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Trading the 'rock' of your basketball team, Chiefs devil magic (and associated sacred institution of marriage), navigating Lutheran cultural identity, and renaming things.

The Transfiguration of Our Lord, Matthew 17:1–9

Grok Hates Vicar

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600

A secret reading option, a secret lectionary, and Grok's Warhammer 40k Top 12 List.

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Matthew 8:23-27

#304 - Rev Karl Bollhagen

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Berg is at Symposia, Top 12 Faith Lessons from the Centurion, and an interview by 'Joe Rogan'

Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Matthew 8:1–13

Communion Etiquette

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen gives us *three* Speed Top 12 lists (no spoilers, its in the first like 3 minutes), and we do a Campfire Catechesis on Closed Communion.

Second Sunday after the Epiphany, John 2:1–11

Why Is It Unquiltable?

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Pastor Peter Wagner from Latimer, IA joins us as Bollhagen gives us a few conspiracy theories about the LCMS logo, we remember our baptism with with a polar plunge, we learn about the Apostles Creed, and we hear the new El Bado song.

The Baptism of Our Lord, Matthew 3:13–17

Ember Days: Uncovered!

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Superfan BaronAlbatross has finally delivered his Ember Days analysis. Surely this will be a very normal piece of content. Very demure. Very mindful.

Second Sunday after Christmas, Matthew 2:13–23

Be a Drengr

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0600

New Year's Resolutions, 1 Text: Many Topics, and Ancient Chinese Exams

First Sunday after Christmas, Luke 2:22–40

Blame It On The Dog

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar gives us some memory tips, we discuss several of the Christmas readings, and we decide what the best Christmas things are. This episode is made from very simple ingredients.

Fourth Sunday in Advent, John 1:19–28 (and others)

The Greatest Born of Woman

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Glute exercises, the misguided followers of John the Baptist, AI confessional, and the superstition of polytheism.

Third Sunday in Advent, Matthew 11:2–11

Pastors' Struggles With Sin

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0600

NBA Update, choosing hymns, Nazi Germany, and Bollhagen's Top 12 Pastors' Struggles With Sin

Second Sunday in Advent, Luke 21:25–36

What Isn't The Trinity?

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Overrated Thanksgiving Foods, Jesus on a 'donkey', Trinity analogies, and AI Berg.

First Sunday in Advent, Matthew 21:1–9

Vicar is a Newsmaker

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Top 12 Worst Vicars, Berg is tired of the 10 Virgins, over-medicating the elderly, El Bado, Russian Literature (?), and semesters vs quarters.

Last Sunday of the Church Year, Matthew 25:1–13

Is Heaven The Goal?

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Being more Christian than American, resurrection in your body, and D&D Preaching

Twenty-fifth Sunday After Trinity, Matthew 24:15–28 / 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

Is Retirement Biblical?

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Best times to drink wine, Catholic anime waifu, and Bollhagen's Top 12 Points About Retirement (Mostly With The Idea of Vocation)

Twenty-fourth Sunday After Trinity, Matthew 9:18–26

Peacemakers

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Top 12 Saints, the importance of perseverance in difficult times, and how does adult confirmation work?

All Saints' Day, Revelation. 7:(2–8) 9–17

Hoc Est Enim Corpus Meum

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Top 12 Best Vicars, Top 12 Worst Halloween Candies, Top 12 Strangest Things Bollhagen's Ever Gotten As A Child Trick-Or-Treating In The Seminary Housing In Fort Wayne, Bible and the Liturgy by Danielou, and Communion with Saltines.

Reformation Day, Matthew 11:12–19

Office Space

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen's Top 12 Storylines For The Upcoming NBA Season, Vicar's Top 12 Quotes From Office Space, and News That Bothers Berg

Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity, John 4:46–54

A Tale of Two Readings

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Which verse choice is better, should your kids go to college, and how much should you use AI in sermon writing.

Twentieth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 22:1–14 and Matthew
21:33–44

Jacob's Ladder

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Top 12 Underrated Demons, binding and loosing sins, plague, and adding your church friends on Facebook

Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity, Genesis 28:10–17

The Fight In Heaven: It's Not What You Think

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0600

St. Michael's and All Angels, overrated angels, and do we eventually know everything? Our most Based episode so far.

St. Michael and All Angels, Revelation 12:7–12

Unwritten Rules

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Should Matins replace the chief service? and the Top 12 Unwritten Rules of Lutheranism

Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 14:1–11

Where's The Kirk?

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Captain Berg dives deep into 'Darmok,' Commander Bollhagen takes the helm to evaluate Starfleet crew members for their pastoral potential, and Ensign Vicar discusses Captain Pike's struggle with illusions.

Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 7:11–17

Vicar's Journey

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar talks about his 'faith journey' and how he became Lutheran.

Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 6:24–34

Swords on the Streets

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar gives us his Top 12 Awkward Reading List, Bollhagen gives us his Top 12 Thoughts About Science and Christianity, and we discuss Berg's superhero name.

Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 17:11–19

Newspapers and BMX Bikes

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Irrelevant Lutheran Records, things that Bollhagen is grumpy about, and a 3rd(?) year liturgy

Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 10:23–37

Hello 21.0!

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0600

We meet and learn about Vicar 21.0, Berg tells us again how bad LSB is, and Bollhagen has 3 total Top 12s.

Twelfth Sunday after Trinity, Mark 7:31–37

A Vacancy Vicar

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Special Guest Rev. Aaron Hambleton from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Eldora, IA (and his Vicar 2.0) fill in for an episode! We talk knowing Vicar without knowing Vicar, teaching children, and DnD Preaching!

Eleventh Sunday after Trinity, Luke 18:9–14

Goodbye 20.0

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar gives us his Top 12 Things He Learned as a Vicar, and Bollhagen gives us a Top 12 Facts From 20.0

Tenth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 19:41–48

Hymns: Vicar vs AI

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar and AI (Peter) face off, who made the better hymn?

Ninth Sunday after Trinity, 1 Cor. 10:6–13

What in Sam Hill?

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Songs with Chattanooga in the title, Christian Politics, and what doggone words we can say.

Eighth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 7:15–23

The Good, the Ugly, and El Bad-o

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Top 12 Best Summer Drinks, Top 12 Lessons About Food From The Bible, questions from Berg's text messages, and The Masked Outlaw, El Bad-o

Seventh Sunday after Trinity, Mark 8:1–9

Relevant to our Demographic

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bible-based fireworks, Washington's warning against factionalism, and treating the elderly with compassion.

Sixth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 5:20–26

Spam-based VBS

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0600

DnD Speed Top 12, fishers of men, and AI music.

Fifth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 5:1–11

Can't Spell 'Concordia' Without...

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0600

How Communion is taken, and DnD Preaching

Fourth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 6:36–42

Pesky Hermeneutical Rules

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen gives us his theory about The Parable of the Prodigal Son, is avoiding divisive topics bad? and the best Cake songs.

Third Sunday after Trinity, Luke 15:11–32

Invite Your Pastor

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Top 12 Reasons to Invite Your Pastor To Visit (and another Speed Top 12)

Second Sunday after Trinity, Luke 14:15–24

Killing With 'Kindness'

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen is back from vacation, but hasn't had a chance to look at Vicar's sermon. Might as well do it during an episode!

First Sunday after Trinity, Luke 16:19–31

Screens VS Books

Sun, 26 May 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Red Teaming- Screens vs Books, Printed Service vs Hymnal, Divine Service Setting 1 vs Setting 2

Trinity Sunday, John 3:1–15

Who Can Forgive Sins?

Sun, 19 May 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen does a Pastorpiece Theatre on Spiritus Creator by Regin Prenter, and we answer the question, "Who is the full counsel of God?"

Pentecost, Acts 2:1–21

Berg's Guide To Satan's Guide To The Bible

Sun, 12 May 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen enlightens us on things Pastors don't want you to know, Berg starts his new series where he debunks a damaging YouTube video, and we talk about dualists.

Seventh Sunday of Easter, John 15:26-16:4

Love and Respect

Sun, 05 May 2024 04:00:00 -0600

A.I. Catholic priest and a new segment: Back to the Basics

Sixth Sunday of Easter, James 1:22–27 (Epistle)

Award Winning Podcast

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen preached in Fort Wayne, trolled the professors, and recieved the Wyneken Vicarage Award.

Fifth Sunday of Easter, John 16:5–15

Having a Theological Discussion

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen gives us his Top 12 Advice for Theological Discussion

Fourth Sunday of Easter, John 16:16–22

Caitlin Clark & Reading The Bible

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Caitlin Clark is good at basketball, Berg would be good at Knuckles, you should read the Bible, and Red Teaming: 1 year vs 3 year.

Third Sunday of Easter, John 10:11–16

A Crappy Excommunication

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0600

We discuss the upcoming solar eclipse and church punishment.

Second Sunday of Easter, John 20:19–31

Nuts from Aldi

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen's Fast Top 12 Things To Put Into Those Plastic Easter Eggs, and discussion on Catholics for Abortions. A standard festive Easter episode.

Easter (Sunrise), John 20:1–18

King Me!

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen gives us his Top 12 Kings From The Bible (and sports)

Palm Sunday, John 12:12–19

Constantly Inflamed

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen is in an allergy daze but gives us his Top 12 Examples Of People As They Age Growing Allergic To Something anyway, and we discuss bishops- Cap or No Cap?

Fifth S. in Lent (Judica), John 8:(42–45) 46–59

Midweek Mistakes

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen gives us his Top 12 Bad Lenten Series.

Fourth Sunday in Lent (Laetare), John 6:1–15

5 Years

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Join us as we reminisce on the last 5 years of the podcast!

Third Sunday in Lent (Oculi), Luke 11:14–28

Secret Rescue Plan

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen gives us his Top 12 'Feels Like' Ratings That Are Better Than That, Vicar reads a children's book, and Berg discusses a Spanish dictator.

Second Sunday in Lent (Reminiscere), Matthew 15:21–28

Milk Truck of 8th Commandment

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen Gets Us a Top 12 list, and we get an update from our resident superfan!

First S. in Lent (Invocabit), Matthew 4:1–11

Get A Real Bible

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600

DND Preaching, Pope Tweets, and our new segment- Cap or No Cap

Quinquagesima, Luke 18:31–43 (we kinda skipped this, sorry)

Bear Fruit and Pin Your Ears Back

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen shares his Top 12 Football Theology Terms, and Vicar gives us a rundown of his Lenten sermon series.

Sexagesima, Luke 8:4–15

Marriage: Church or State?

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen thinks Berg is WRONG, and Berg brings us a Campfire Catechesis on Marriage.

https://www.cph.org/catalogsearch/result/?q=+Lutheran+Difference

Septuagesima, Matthew 20:1–16

Confronting The Armies Of Aliens

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600

What does a Pastor do? Are Aliens real? Did Luther have OCD? How do you handle mental illness? All that and more this week!

The Transfiguration of Our Lord, Matthew 17:1–9

Synod Duty

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen does a Top 12 (14?) about the original Synod Constitution

Second Sunday after the Epiphany, John 2:1–11

Right For The Podcast, Wrong For America

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Wait until you hear about what he did to the economy.

First Sunday after the Epiphany, Luke 2:41–52

The Elector Bible: Revelation 6

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Berg gives us a preview of us upcoming translation of The Elector Bible.

First Sunday after Christmas, Luke 2:22–40

Illegal Christmas Raid

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Christmas Party! Gifts, Behavior Analysis, and Bollhagen's Top 12 New Christmas Traditions

Contentment

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen gives us his Top 12 Things To Think About When Considering Contentment, and Berg educates us on Ember Days.

Third Sunday in Advent, Matthew 11:2–11

Snackrements

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Berg gives us his Top 12 Sacro-nots, Snarkrements (snackrements?), sacremish's, and legitimates.

Second Sunday in Advent, Luke 21:25–36

Did Jesus Encourage Collecting Interest?

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Berg discusses usury.

First Sunday in Advent, Matthew 21:1–9

After Death

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600

We discuss what happens after death, and we listen to a sermon from 1989 from Dr. Bollhagen

Last Sunday of the Church Year, Matthew 25:1–13

BONUS - Movie Night: Meg 2

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Join us as we experience the movie of a generation, Meg 2: The Trench

Make sure to watch along with us!

Communion Confusion

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Berg's Top 12 (14?) Sermon Topics and a discussion on when Communion is valid.

Twenty-fourth Sunday After Trinity, Matthew 9:18–26

Laid It on My Heart

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Berg finishes his Top 12 on Icons, Hannah asks about Halloween, and we try out Red Teaming

Twenty-third Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 22:15–22

Homoletics From ’95

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Berg continues his Top 12 on icons and Bollhagen reads a sermon from his seminary homoletics class.

All Saints' Day, Revelation 7:9–17

Boom, Puritans

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Are smartphones tools of the devil? Also, Berg begins his Top 12 about Icons based on Luther's Sermons

Reformation Day, Revelation 14:6–7

Sleepy Vicar

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar learns to stay awake, Hannah's Top 12 Facts About Hannah, and @Pontifex has more tweets for us #blessed

Twentieth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 22:1–14

Best Bible Couples

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Who is fully human, and Bollhagen's Top 12 Best Bible Couples

Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 9:1–8

Kelce and Swift: Power Couple?

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0600

DRAMA ALERT!! Also Berg finishes his Top 12 Biblical Arguments from Luther's Invocavit Sermons on Patient Teaching and Waiting

Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 22:34–46

Brotivational Speech

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0600

LETS GO YOU GOT THIS, and Berg continues his Top 12 list.

Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 14:1–11

Card-Carrying Member

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Berg's Top 12 Biblical Arguments from Luther's Invocavit Sermons on Patient Teaching and Waiting

Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 7:11–17

Communion and Football Stuff

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen gives us the 'Could Be' conclusion on Closed Communion and also a surprise at the end!

Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 6:24–34

What Closed Communion Ain’t

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen continues his What It Is/Ain't/Could Be on Closed Communion and we discuss the proper way to sit in a leather seat and slide down a waterslide.

Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 17:11–19

The 10 Commandments (Not)

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0600

What it is/ain't/could be on Closed Communion and News That Bothers Bollhagen

Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 10:23–37

Getting To Know 20.0

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0600

The Vicar App is updated to 20.0! (last episode doesn't count, don't @ me)

Eleventh Sunday after Trinity, Luke 18:9–14

Hakuna Matata

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Archbishop Dr. Joseph Omolo from The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya is in the studio! Learn about the work he is doing in Kenya and the morals you can learn from Shrek.

For more information about the work of Dr. Omolo, visit Hope for the Destitute
To donate, use Aboite Lutheran Church's page on Vanco. Make sure to put "Hope For The Destitute" as a note, to ensure your donation is routed correctly.

Eleventh Sunday after Trinity, Luke 18:9–14

Bud Lights and Hybrids

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Berg explains: Who Is The Weaker? and Bollhagen gives us the Pope's newest hot take.

Tenth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 19:41–48

Convention Update 2023

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0600

HUGE CONVENTION NEWS

Ninth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 16:1-13 (kinda)

(also, Bollhagen was fine, don't worry)

Goodbye 19.0

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0600

19.0 records his last episode (as a Vicar) and gives us his Top 12 Vicar Moments

Eighth Sunday after Trinity, Matt. 7:15–23

Worshiping with Weaponry

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0600

The crew talks about how everything you do is worship, and loving your neighbor with bazookas.

Seventh Sunday after Trinity, Mark 8:1–9

Independence Day

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Peter has more AI horrors and Bollhagen has Twitter horrors.

Sixth Sunday after Trinity, Matt. 5:(17–19) 20–26

Why Altars Are Important

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Berg is back again, and gives us his Top 12 Reasons Why Altars Are Important.

Fifth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 5:1–11

Hat Status: Negative

Judge Not

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0600

No cap this episode is bussin for real for real.

Fourth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 6:36–42

Verse 25

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen and Vicar discuss 25 years, and Bollhagen's Top 12 (ish) Verse 25's

Third Sunday after Trinity, Luke 15:1–10

Talking To Others About Baptism

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen and Vicar discuss how to talk to friends and family about getting their child baptized.

Second Sunday after Trinity, Luke 14:15–24

Preaching a Sermon

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen helps Vicar improve his sermon for Sunday.

First Sunday after Trinity, Luke 16:19–31

When Were You Saved?

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Peter is in studio and we discuss the Heat and Costco.

The Holy Trinity, John 3:1–15 (16–17)

Let’s Go (Again)

Sun, 28 May 2023 04:00:00 -0600

LETS GO LETS GO LETS GO LETS GO LETS GO LETS GO LETS GO LETS GO LETS GO LETS GO LETS GO LETS GO LETS GO LETS GO LETS GO LETS GO

The Day of Pentecost, John 14:23–31

Let’s Go! Let’s Go!

Sun, 21 May 2023 04:00:00 -0600

LETS GO

Seventh Sunday of Easter, John 15:26-16:4

I’m Him

Sun, 14 May 2023 04:00:00 -0600

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Sixth Sunday of Easter, John 16:23–30

Spirit Fingers

Sun, 07 May 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Berg calls in and joins us and shows us more Lutheran Missals

Fifth Sunday of Easter, John 16:5–15

Hat status: unclear

Vicar’s In Charge

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Vicar does his best from the captains chair, and Bollhagen revisits his Top 12 Haikus About The Parables

Fourth Sunday of Easter, John 16:16–22

A.I.pocalypse

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen gives us his Top 12 Theological Points To Consider When Thinking About A.I.

This episode was 1,356,984,368 1s and 0s of raw audio before editing. You will be downloading 529,033,000 or so 1s and 0s to listen. Technology is cool!

Third Sunday of Easter, John 10:11–16

Bollhagen Is Weird

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen is left alone to jump the shark and perform the saddest first ever stand up comedy routine where nobody laughs and only Jake participates. Buckle up, grab a beverage and hold on tight. This is a weird one.

Easter Stanzas

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Happy Easter! Vicar is still working on his Sermon, and Bollhagen has almost 12 hymn stanzas to share.

The Resurrection of Our Lord, John 20:1–18

It Could’ve Been Me

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen talks about the recent school shooting, Bollhagen calls Bollhagen, and an Impaired Concentration Bible Study

Divinity of Christ

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Mustache Deception, Divinity of Christ: What It Is/Ain't/Could Be, and more books from the pile.

Bad Books

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar talks about his (now past) upcoming Lenten sermon, Bollhagen rips a book in half, and we answer a question from the LCMS subreddit.

Fourth Sunday in Lent, John 6:1–15

Suffering

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen's Top 12 Things You Learn About Suffering and an email from Hannah

Third Sunday in Lent, Luke 11:14–28

Were We Right?

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0600

A look at our predictions from episode 100.

Second S. in Lent, Matthew 15:21–28

Tempting Temptation

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:52:07 -0600

Bollhagen does a Top 12 on temptation.

First Sunday in Lent, Matthew 4:1–11

Top Gun

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Running late- real episode will be uploaded Tuesday maybe?

Worse Than Childbirth

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600

In which Vicar has a Deathwish.

Unmute Your Microphone

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen can't unmute, and Vicar reads the Catechism.

Sexagesima, Luke 8:4–15

Talking Without an Answer

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Vicar talks through his plan for his Lenten sermon series.

Septuagesima, Matthew 20:1–16

Episode 200!

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Berg is here for our special episode 200 spectacular extravaganza!

The Transfiguration of Our Lord, Matthew 17:1–9

Berg hat status: unknown

Convention Confusion

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen brings more AI technology, tests Vicar's LCMS IQ, and sings a classic hymn.

Third Sunday at the Epiphany, Matthew 8:1–13

Artificial Intelligence vs Vicar Intelligence

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0600

In this Ai vs Vi battle royal, 19.0 tries to understand Jesus's miracle at Cana better then internet Artificial Intelligence. Should 19.0 be replaced by an AI sermonator? You decide.

Second Sunday after the Epiphany, John 2:1–11

Writing a Letter

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Vicar writes a letter to help with his sermon, and Bollhagen gives us some good wedding hymns. (Bottom 6?)

The Baptism of Our Lord, Matthew 3:13–17

Two Ladies

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Vicar partakes of Two Ladies and Bollhagen gives us his Top 12 Examples That Words Matter

Eve of the Circ. and Name of Jesus, Luke 12:35–40

Christmas Unedited

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0600

We ramble and talk about Christmas and Speakers.

Merry Christmas!

All You Works of God

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen and Berg catch up, we listen to the song from our viewer, and we talk about the Top 12 Things We Learn From The Magnificat

Fourth Sunday in Advent, Luke 1:39–56

Ministry Administration

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Hannah gives Vicar feedback on his dieting Top 12, and gives us a question on words like 'discipling' and 'ministry'.

Weight Loss and The Cross

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Vicar and Bollhagen tag team on Top 12 Weight Loss Tips and How They Apply To Your Faith

Second Sunday in Advent, Luke 21:25–36

Secretary Secrets

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Gretchen the Secretary gives us her Top 12 Things Your Secretary Wishes You Knew.

Lamps With Oil

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0600

19.0's former Pastor joins us as we discuss Bollhagen's Top 12 Things to Consider About Filling Lamps With Oil

Last Sunday of the Church Year, Matthew 25:1–13

I Pledge Allegiance

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0600

We try to Confound the Clerics with questions on pledging allegiance to the flag and the Bible, and speaking ill of the dead.

Twenty-second Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 18:21–35

Anatomy Of An All Saints’ Sermon (Part 2)

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:05:11 -0600

The exciting conclusion of last week's episode!

Anatomy Of An All Saints’ Sermon (Part 1)

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen talks through the process of writing a sermon for All Saints' Day

All Saints' Day, Matthew 5:1–12

ADHD Reformation

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen's Top 12 ADHD Advice

Reformation Day, John 8:31–36

An Eggcellent Episode

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0600

You think we crack a lot of jokes? Or is it yolks?

Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 9:1–8

God Hates Leg Day

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Berg joins us for Bollhagen's Top 12 Lifting Rules/Church Tips

Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 22:34–46

Still Helping Pastor Sleep

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen finds a way to bring you an episode, even after a catastrophic computer crash.

Don't worry, a new computer is on the way. Because of our lovely Patreon supporters, we had just enough to get a replacement. (Thanks folks!)

At Me Bro

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Berg joins us as we read tweets from @Pontifex

Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 7:11–17

Hannah’s Homeschool Habiit

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Hannah joins us in studio with her own Top 12 list!

Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 6:24–34

Qualities Of A Pastor

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Hambleton joins us, and gives us his Top 12 Qualities Of A Lutheran Pastor

Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 17:11–19

Just Jesus (and Football)

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0600

The Football Episode! Chris Christian tells us about his latest plan to grow his church, and we recap the Top 12 Football Players From The Bible

Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 10:23–37

The Divine Call

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0600

The Divine Call: What It Is/Ain't/Could Be

Berg hat status: negative

Twelfth Sunday after Trinity, Mark 7:31–37

Cain and Abel

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar continues to learn the ropes, and Bollhagen's Top 12 on Cain and Abel

Eleventh Sunday after Trinity, Luke 18:9–14

Getting to Know 19.0

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar app has been upgraded once again!

Tenth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 19:41–48

Memories

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:35:29 -0600

Bollhagen continues the anatomy of a funeral with a graveside offering, and the shares x ome favorite memories. It is a great episode for those new to the show.

The Anatomy of a Funeral Sermon

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen talks us through the process of writing a funeral sermon.

Vicar Emeritus

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Vicar 18.0 records his last episode as a Vicar app with Bollhagen, and we go back to the basics.

Seventh Sunday after Trinity, Mark 8:1-9

Elder Talk

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Elder Mike and Elder Jason join us as we talk about what elders do.

Sixth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 5:17–26

Anatomy Of A Sermon

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen takes you along his thought process as he writes his sermon.

Fifth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 5:1–11

Drinking Golden Milk

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen's Top 12 Random Thoughts from Luke 6:36, and we talk about Coffee Talk

Fourth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 6:36–42

Artisan Church

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Its a late night edition of the podcast and everyone is tired.

Third Sunday after Trinity, Luke 15:1–10

Elephant Funeral

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Future VP Bollhagen, Close(d) Communion, Berg's Campfire Catechesis on Reformation Era Confession and Absolution, and an elephant's beef with an old woman.

Second Sunday after Trinity, Luke 14:15–24

Berg hat status: not yet

Thoughts in an Airport

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen, back from more travel, enlightens us on the wonders of television, Iowa, and chicken broth

First Sunday after Trinity, Gen. 15:1–6

Real Talk about the Trinity

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 07:00:38 -0600

As Bollhagen flies solo he talks introspectively about something missing in his life and takes a bite out of false doctrine before he gets real about the Trinity where he confuses the entire listing audience with a divine space ooze analogy. The episode ends confidently with more Space Coke.

Angels and D Mins

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Drinking to learn new languages, Pentecost: What It Is/Ain't/Could Be, Aliens, and the speed of light

Pentecost, Acts 2:1–21

Ascension To You

Sun, 29 May 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen is on vacation! Berg does a What It Is/Ain't/Could Be on on Ascension To You, and Vicar shares an old German hymn.

The Ascension of Our Lord - Acts 1:1–11

What The Right Side Is

Sun, 22 May 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Who will win? Bollhagen or Scientist Vicar?

6th Sunday of Easter, John 16:23-33

What Are Angels?

Sun, 15 May 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Angels: What it is, what it ain't, and what it could be.

Berg hat status = Not yet

Keeping Kids Christian

Sun, 08 May 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Now you see me, now you don't, and teaching and training in Christian education.

Berg hat status: still missing

Minting NFTs

Sun, 01 May 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen's sermon from his seminary days, our new financial scheme, and Berg still doesn't have a hat.

Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Easter recovery and Wedding Worries

Sermon for Easter 2022

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Happy Easter!

Berg Returns... Eventually

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Coke from Space! Bollhagen's Top Twelve Holy Week Pro Tips, and Berg returns, hatless.

Gang-Type Violence

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen digs into the archives and reads an old paper he wrote in 1995

Top 14 Sermon Ideas

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Busy Clerics forget how to count, and do what they can to fill an episode.

Jace Gets a Catechism

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Special Guest Jace joins us again and we discuss baptism, denominations, the catechism, and of course, the gym.

Pizza Guys Beware

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen's Top 12 Sermon Themes From Matthew 15, and one unfortunate pizza guy

Bye Bye (But Not Really)

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Berg prepares for his western journey and we get him very expensive equipment

Pyramid Schemes Aren’t The Worst

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Tequila, country music, and free sermon plans for lent

Get Dunked On

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen's Top 12 Dunks in the Bible and the parable of the sower

My Paid Off Buick Enclave

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Bad jokes, a rant about unfaithfulness, and details on Jesus's birth

Imagine

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Imagine there's no Berg It's easy if you try
There's hell below us
Above us, heaven's gates Imagine all the people
Livin' for the CLERICAL ERRORS PODCAST Two Top 12s, one episode! Bollhagen's Top 12 Things We Learn From The Transfiguration, and Vicar's Top 12 Things You Might Not Know About James

Clerical Errors Live

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Our very first live show at the historic Windsor Theatre. Bollhagen's Top 12 Reasons for a Live Audience, DnD preaching, questions for the clerics, News That Bothers Berg, and a special appearance from Pastor Chris Christian from Port Berlin, OK

Be Good on the Internet

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen and Peter hammer out an episode at the 11th hour.

Globalization

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Jesus makes 120 to 180 gallons of wine (people in biblical times knew how to party), and Globalization: Is it the path to Babel?

TLH Betrays Berg

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen is late, Vicar learns what Ginger Beer is, and Berg is let down by TLH

Champagne, Venison, & Cake

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Happy New Year! Peter and Substitute Vicar Jonah are both here as we record an episode which defies all earthly descriptions. Our intentions are good and earnest and true. Join us as we celebrate the new year and listen to a sermon of old from Dr. James Bollhagen.

The Death Verse

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600

Merry Christmas... one day late. Gift giving, beverages, singing, hymn analyzing, this episode has it all!

Quick Questions

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600

We choose a text, Vicar gives us a hunting update, and we answer rapid fire questions (from the LCMS subreddit)

Don‘t Hate the Player

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600

Vicar is still hunting, Bollhagen still has ADHD, and Berg has some Real Talk

The Hunt Continues

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600

BERG RETURNS! This week, Bollhagen's Top 12 Reasons To Use The 3 Year Liturgy

Is Confirmation a Church Thing?

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600

Kilgo joins us again as we discuss Jesus on a donkey, butter coffee, and Confirmation- is it by divine command or human tradition?

Catching Deers with Heavenly Tears

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600

Happy Thanksgiving! OUR NEW STORE IS UP AT Store.ClericalErrors.org! We discuss 'catching deer' and six day creation, and we review our previous interview with Chris Christian's Thanksgiving outreach

Do I Have Another God?

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen & Vicar are preaching on the same text, Bollhagen's Top things to ask if you think you might have another god? I don't know these lists are getting more convoluted by the week. He didn't even count them. This is a cry for help.

Thick Calves

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600

New guest Pastor Sean Kilgo from Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lawrence, KS joins us as we discuss pumpkins, Vicar abuse, and The 4th Commandment: What it is/ain't/could be

Reasons for Christian Education

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Gin with sparkling water, fruit beer, and Christian education. What's not to love?

Dumpsterfire Milkshake

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0600

The Hannah Episode! Hannah's thoughts from her visit, Hannah's question about children and food stamps, and Hannah's Top 12 Alternate Pastoral Occupations (also, sound effects??)

The 3rd Commandment

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Food Stamps, Captain Creation, and The 3rd Commandment: What it is/ain't/could be

Oinks Stone

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Filling in for Berg, Jesus forgives and heals a paralyzed man, and Berg's fantastic sermon preached in the chapel at CTSFW

Seminex #2

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Berg does a Pastorpiece Theatre on Seminex, and we discuss a sticky situation at a supermarket.

Seminexcellent

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0600

This week: Hawaiian Coffee, Seminex, and McDonald's Mascots

Sermon Writing Workshop

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0600

An impromptu lecture on how to improve your sermon writing

Cautious Casuistry

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Berg enlightens us on "the use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.

Dirty Bulking

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Bollhagen's Top 12 Workout Hymns, and what is a sign from God?

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