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Ep. 334 - First, Zach attempts to drown his microphone and computer, then we get into some big music news. ROSALÍA, WET LEG, boygenius, and we prep for the U2 Vegas residency! Then Matt tries to get Zach hyped up for a pair of classic bible readings. ! The Playlist * $20 - boygenius * Chicken Teriyaki - Rosalia * Poor, poor, pitiful me - Warren Zevon * 6’s to 9’s - Big Wild, Rationale * Cracker Island - Gorillaz * Clorox Wipe - Chromeo Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dTReQd8Bh4HZC5KprxXDg?si=db21df756b414969 Listen to the Vinyl Preacher 2023 Coachella Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5PEJLs3pxVZDNSkJ3zIMGh?si=1f563339e1c44d2e Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 333 - We start with a bit of a bummer. Our seminary announced plans to move this week and it has us in our feels. We do a bit of processing and thinking about how the church might successfully innovate itself into the future. Also…NASCAR talk! For real. The Playlist * San Andreas Fault - Natalie Merchant * Remember Me - UMI * Sorry You’re Sick - Ted Hawkins * Pride (Songs of Surrender Version) - U2 * Down by the Water - PJ Harvey * Walking Man - James Taylor Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dTReQd8Bh4HZC5KprxXDg?si=db21df756b414969 Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 332 - It's raining in southern California, but we're headed to the desert to take a look at the just released Coachella 2023 line up! Then we get you ready for the second Sunday after Epiphany. The Playlist * “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” - U2 * “I See It” - The Staples Singers * “I Got a Name” - Jim Croce * “Garden Party” - Ricky Nelson * “Jet Song” - West Side Story * “Born Again” - Tyler Childers Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/236D2O87TSQ3VW5ciNSSKM?si=e7bb6ccf56e74ded Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 331 - We’ve got a bone to pick with the lectionary script writers about pacing. Why do we pack the circumcision of Jesus, Epiphany, and the Baptism of Jesus into a tight eight days? We talk about all that, the texts for both Epiphany and the Baptism of Jesus, then try to make a playlist while Zach recounts bits from the Weird Al movie. The Playlist * King - Florence + The Machine * Loser - Beck * Dream of Mickey Mantle - Bleachers * Dreams - Fleetwood Mac * Dreams - Cranberries * Runnin’ Down a Dream - Tom Petty Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dTReQd8Bh4HZC5KprxXDg?si=db21df756b414969 Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 330 - Finally, an underappreciated liturgical feast lands on a Sunday. We’ve got all the “tips” to help you preach the day and a playlist to listen to on your way to or from worship. The Playlist * Blessings - Chance the Rapper * Blessed - Daniel Caesar * BLOOD. - Kendrick Lamar * Jim Croce, “I Got a Name” * Goo Goo Dolls, “Name” * U2, “New Year’s Day” * Liz Vice, “Refugee King” Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dTReQd8Bh4HZC5KprxXDg?si=db21df756b414969 Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 329 - You’ve been waiting for it. It is the Vinyl Preacher Christmas gift guide! Check out the links below. Then a World Cup update, before we get to the Christmas texts and music. Check. It. Out. https://www.target.com/p/tech-accessory-organizer-heather-gray-made-by-design-8482/ https://firesideoutdoor.com/products/vibe https://www.covenhoven.com/store https://www.instagram.com/companiontheband/ The Playlist * Light On - Maggie Rogers * So Much Wine - Phoebe Bridgers * Ghost in the Machine - SZA featuring Phoebe Bridgers * Elvis - “Here Comes Santa Claus” (“Santa knows that we’re God’s children, that makes everything right”) * Old 97’s - “I Don’t Know What Christmas Is” * Mary J Blige - “Rise Up, Shepherd” Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dTReQd8Bh4HZC5KprxXDg?si=db21df756b414969 Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 328 - We start exploring Matt and Zach's Spotify wrapped, before moving on to a pretty in depth conversation about Advent IV. It's good stuff! The Playlist * Wide Open Spaces - Soccer Mommy * How deep is your love - The Bee Gees * Tall Buildings - Covenhoven * Joseph, Better You Than Me - The Killers feat. Elton John * Josephine - Brandi Carlile * Lavender Haze - Taylor Swift Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dTReQd8Bh4HZC5KprxXDg?si=db21df756b414969 Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 327 - We start with a quick World Cup recap before moving on to do some Andor-inspired reflection on the third week of Advent, aka Gaudette Sunday. The Playlist * Prison Grove - Warren Zevon * One Love - Nas * Prisoners - John Denver * Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash * Beautiful Day - U2 * Get Ready - The Temptations Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/081O3s19eCOnXv9bxZBikp?si=76153a4389e344aa Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 326 - In a surprising turn of events Matt and Zach wonder whether the revised common lectionary has difficulty understanding and engaging the cultural context of the 2020's. Also, World Cup wrap up and some thoughts on globalization. Also, songs. The Playlist * No Roots - Alice Merton * Thirteen - Big Star * Stuff of Us - Clem Snide * Fire - Bruce Springsteen * Fire - U2 * Fuego - Bomba Estereo Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dTReQd8Bh4HZC5KprxXDg?si=db21df756b414969 Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 326 - After getting ready for the World Cup, it's time to get ready for the Group A Advent readings starting with the ending of Matthew. Quick thoughts and some songs. The Playlist * Pete Seeger, “Study War No More (Down by the Riverside)” * Burna Boy, “Alone” * The Fugees, “Ready or Not” * Florence and the Machine, "Drumming Song" * K'NAAN, "Wavin' Flag" * Sia, “Bring Night” Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/081O3s1…cabdc8d5b7fb483d Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 325 - This podcast dares to do the things other preaching podcasts don't. For instance, we talked about the World Cup with Zach's friend Ewen. If you need help dealing with the ethical dilemmas created by the even and/or you want to look smart at World Cup watch parties this is the episode for you. Full disclosure, there's no substantive preaching talk in this episode. Check out Revolution Running: https://www.revolution-running.com Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 324 - We talk about how the elections went (in a thoroughly non-partisan way) and give our local Lutheran Advocacy offices a scorecard. Spoilers: Peter Severson got a C. Then we get on to Matt’s least favorite week in the liturgical year…Christ the King. It’s thoughtful and we nearly get through it without Matt reliving a traumatic seminary experience. Also, good music. The Playlist * Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles * Carry On - Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young * I’m Still Standing - Elton John * King - Florence + The Machine * Sheep - Mt. Joy * Another Day in Paradise - Phil Collins Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dTReQd8Bh4HZC5KprxXDg?si=db21df756b414969 Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 323 - We get into the complexities of affordable housing in Los Angeles and grant funding. There’s a deep dive into the wikipedia page for Milky Way’s. There’s an extended music section. Of course, we get you ready to preach another ‘Fire Good, But Also Bad Sunday.’ The Playlist * Island In The Sun - Weezer * Cut Your Hair - Pavement * We Can Be Together - Jefferson Airplane * Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On - Jerry Lee Lewis * I Feel the Earth Move - Carole King * All Shook Up - Elvis Presley * I’m Shakin’ - Rooney Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dTReQd8Bh4HZC5KprxXDg?si=db21df756b414969 Ezra Klein Show Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ezra-klein-show/id1548604447 Planet Money Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/planet-money-records-vol-1-earnest-jackson/id290783428?i=1000584024020 Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 322 - Zach finished the Rings of Power and has some questions. We the hit on the House of the Dragon before we make our way to the texts and the songs. The Playlist * I know where it's at - All Saints * Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me for Me) - Blessid Union of Souls * Live and Die - The Avett Brothers * U2 - Get Out of Your Own Way (Kendrick Beatitudes) * Drake - Know Yourself (“running through the 6 with my woes) * Blessid Union of Souls - Light in Your Eyes Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fplaylist%2F3Yzv7TatU6sDxGKOyfmLEN%3Fsi%3D2f1a0a7ac01b4478&token=c0d85-1-1650491361923 Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 321 - This was supposed to be a quick episode with a hot take on House of Dragons. Instead we really got into on how you measure church success. So, take a listen to that before you get to the dragons and the texts and the songs. The Playlist * Short People - Randy Newman * Sleep on the Floor - The Lumineers * Wasted Days - John Mellencamp & Bruce Springsteen * I wish - Skee-Lo * Tax Man - The Beatles Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fplaylist%2F3Yzv7TatU6sDxGKOyfmLEN%3Fsi%3D2f1a0a7ac01b4478&token=c0d85-1-1650491361923 Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 320 - Zach drove a school bus! That's the big news, but we also give you an MLB Playoff Preview in the only way TVP can before we get to the texts and the songs. The Playlist * Give it away - Red Hot Chili Peppers * I'm so humble - Lonely Island * Running on empty - Jackson Browne * Humble Quest - Maren Morris * Humble - Audrey Assad * HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0cqv2qtkhgwg7lMcIWCqpk?si=bb610d218f6b48ad Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 319 - This week we really bring the pop culture connections to the bible: Jacob as Loki, Dr. Claw as the unjust judge, and we give you a sermon title for free! All that and Zach realizes that Mickey Rourke looks like Bruce Springsteen sings. The Playlist * Nose on the Grindstone - Tyler Childers * Grinding all my life - Nipsey Hussle * What’s my name? - Rihanna with Drake * What’s your name? - Lynyrd Skynrd * The Wrestler - Bruce Springsteen * Keep the Faith - Bon Jovi * I Keep Going - Caamp Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fop…c0d85-1-1650491361923 Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Peter Severson from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Colorado joins Zach for another edition of Pod Bless America. Peter walks us through this fall's ballot propositions and amendments and we spend a little time learning another Colorado state symbol...the Colorado State Fish! Find the LAM-Colorado Voter Guide at...http://rmselca.org/ColoradoBallot2022. Happy Voting!

Ep. 318 - I mean, Zach, got a new iPhone, so that's a pretty big deal. Also, we talk about the major dermatological issues of the ancient near east. And, of course, the music. The Playlist * New Test Leper - R.E.M. * Skin and Bone - Cage the Elephant * Love will keep us together - Captain and Tennille * Wash Away - Joe Purdy * Change Clothes - Jay-Z * Praise You - Fatboy Slim Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fplaylist%2F3Yzv7TatU6sDxGKOyfmLEN%3Fsi%3D2f1a0a7ac01b4478&token=c0d85-1-1650491361923 Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

Ep. 317 - Matt and Zach talk about their local papers before getting you ready to preach the first Sunday in October, and give you some lovely songs to listen to on your way to or from worship this week. The Playlist * Faith - George Michaels * Mean Mr Mustard - The Beatles * Fake Plastic Trees - Radiohead * Pop Song 89 - R.E.M. * The Seed 2.0 - The Roots * When I look at the world - U2 Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fplaylist%2F3Yzv7TatU6sDxGKOyfmLEN%3Fsi%3D2f1a0a7ac01b4478&token=c0d85-1-1650491361923 Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thevinylpreacher Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris is the pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Colorado. The Vinyl Preacher was the recipient of the 2019 Joseph Sittler Award given by the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.