To hell with the hotdish!

Don't call it a comeback! No really...don't. We just did the dang thing and got all the boys together to record an episode (A minor miracle to be sure). We did our jobs. Speaking of jobs: this week's episode is a reflection on how weird being a pastor can be. From talking about the work to getting paid for it, Alex, Kyle and Lorne run the conversational gambit the way only they can. Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: We lost that rhythm, Big Bad Pastor Boy, Window man mix tape, Gettin' free stuff, Clergy perceptions, Theology of Compensation, But really; what do you do?, Adding up jobs, Compelled to share the Gospel, Submit a question Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

We have a great interview for you this time around about a project one of the congregations in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area did. In an effort to experience joyful generosity they doled out checks for their members and visitors to be a blessing to others. This is the story about a gift from an inspired few that has had some lasting ripple effects. To see more: www.prestonmeadowgives.org Featuring- Pastor Paul Mussachio Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Gathering hype, Vision and mission, Blessing to others, No carbon copy churches, Stewardship training, A happy burden, Going viral, The good news story, Who you are towards others, Concrete message Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Alex and Kyle did the improbable and recorded an episode during Holy week...and does it ever show. They play a little verbal Calvinball with the church seasons but raise some good points in the process. Our cultures affect how things get expressed. How far should that go? Also, the great Easter Candy Showdown of 2018. Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Church: going for it, Passion Sunday okay?, Same bat time...same bat channel, He's dead already?, Perfect in the way of good, God is weeping too, Giving more time, MOAR HOLY WEEK, Chill our Lectionary police, Open to new directions Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

This week Alex shares with us more about Manna. Not the bread adjacent stuff the Israelites ate in the wilderness, but the faith formation time he is a part of at his congregation. We hope it will inspire you to think in new and creative ways about what you do to help people engage faith in your setting. Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Pastor Joke Watch 2018, Wasting a day at church, Free marketing, Edu-worship, Experiences, The Church Ecosystem, Connection points, High expectation, Reviewing and evolving Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

It's a call-back to one of our first episodes as we celebrate our 2nd year in this podcasting business. Lorne and Kyle talk Lent for 2018 and wrestle a bit with the gospel text for the 4th Sunday in Lent. Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Catching up with Kyle, Bring out your purple, An undivided journey, Dependence on God, We need Jesus, Preparing, March Madness ruins Lent, Kyle reads the Bible, Light and darkness Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Content Warning: Gun Violence This week Alex and Lorne are diving deep into all the emotions, arguments and indifference surrounding the most recent school shooting in the US. All of it is an effort to try and see a path forward. Not sure if we get to some answers, but it's all in an effort to try and get closer to a Jesus centered response. Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Diving right in, Stop it or Stop it, Lorne reads the internet, Fasting from indifference, Moving prayer into action, Investing in community, Roleplaying a bit, Cultural conversation, Bringing it local, Forming people, Be a gift Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Take an audio journey with us to the island nation of Haiti this week as we hear stories and learn more about the resilience of the people there. Among the hurt and pain, hospitality and hope are not far away. Learn more about how the Haitian Timoun Foundation is reflecting the light that is in Haiti and how you can be a part of it. Featuring- Erin Murphy, Executive Director of HTF (www.htflive.org) Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Alex-Podcast Dad, Lorne is stuck in the grey, Being for something, Grassroots accompaniment, Seeing with new eyes, Resurrection and restoration, Relationships, Immersion trips, Bright spots, Hope Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

We're back this week with an interview with writer and pastor, Angela Denker. A piece she wrote on her blog in the wake of the news surrounding Pastor Andy Savage challenges us all to think about how the church can cause more problems and harm for victims of sexual assault and abuse. Not an easy conversation, but one worth having. Featuring- Pastor Angela Denker Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Sports to Jesus, Theologically strong, Public witness, Minimizing language, Church moving fast, Masking and manipulating, Money a contributing factor, Eyes on Jesus, An uneasy peace, Presence and hidden-ness Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

With the end of one year approaching and a new one coming up we take a moment to reflect over our podcast year. 2 years in and we're still doing this dang thing. Thanks for continuing to support us and here's to new things in 2018! Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Surprise intro, Baby watch 2017, Scavenger hunt exposition, Fart spray, A fierce year, Fruits of the Spirit, Lots of interviews, Bible Besties, Live Episode, What do you want/think? Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Advent time is here! Happiness and cheer! It's that time of year again when we wait for the coming of Jesus. This year we have some killer imagery to work with. What's your favorite imagery for Advent? Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Alex ASMR, Still crushing it, Diaper's full, Rising temperatures, Growing light, Fostering light-bringers, Playdough metaphors, Being molded Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

This week we have an exciting interview with artist William Butler. For him art and being a follower of Jesus intersect and it calls him to do some inspiring things! We hope that this episode would help you reflect on your own calling and vocation. How is Jesus showing up in what you do to transform others? Featuring- William and Ronja Butler (http://thomaslift.com/) Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Double Cinnci, Added drama, Transforming hearts, Seeing the neighborhood you're in, Bringing people together, Third places, Art inspiring art, Telling a story, Masterpiece reflects the Master, Unique witness, Trust in the process Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

In recognition of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we take you this week to the theater where the THWTH players have been preparing scenes from the life of Martin Luther. Disclaimer: If you are looking for historically accurate information you will want to go elsewhere. If you are looking for sub-par German accents, you've come to the right place. Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Celebrate good times, Luther lore, Party like it's 1400, You don't like ze church?, Monastery school, Tummy afflictions, Vas ist dis?, Gifted thespians, Donkey farts, God loves us to bits Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

What happens when you hear the word Stewardship? Cold sweat? Anger rising? Feeling like you're equipped to serve? We have a great interview this week with someone who has felt a call to serve and is living it out. With an honest authentic story Leslie Herd shares her life and thoughts on serving. Featuring- Leslie Herd Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Dad throwdown, Walking together, Renewal, Equipping, Learning from others, Look for Jesus in others, Accountability piece, Isolation buster, Everyone can serve Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

We have another great testimony interview this week with author and theologian, John H. Armstrong. He's written 14 books with his most influential being his last two. He shares with us his journey of transformation by costly love from the high points through the dark nights of the soul. He also offers practical advice for those seeking to follow the way of costly love. Featuring- John H. Armstrong Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Hurricane follow-up, Football superiority, Foot in two worlds, Props to the Spirit, Freedom, Write all the books!, Unity is closer, Lost in the mystery, Telling stories, Contemplative prayer, Incarnational relationships Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

This week we have a really powerful interview with a pastor out of the Denver area. From the get go, know that we're going to be diving into the darker parts of life including tragic death, addiction and emotional pain. It's a great episode that reminds us the power of community, the power of sharing our story and the power of our faith. Featuring- Pastor Ryan Canaday Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Kyle's qualification, Growing up evangelical, Things fall apart, Secret shameful life, What are we going to do, Vulnerable, Open to love and healing, Walking together, Wounds vs scars, Connection is sobriety, Spiritual disconnect Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!