Clerical Errors Podcast

Bollhagen keeps the streak alive with a solo episode about how the Athanasian Creed is exactly what the church needs today.

What the Holy Spirit isn't, what it is, what it really means, and where, and what you should actually lay on your heart. The Day of Pentecost: Gen. 11:1–9, Acts 2:1–21, John 14:23–3

Ascension Day traditions, ChatGTP's Top 12 list, and how to pronounce 'perspicuity '   The Ascension of Our Lord: 2 Kings 2:5–15, Acts 1:1–11, Luke 24:44–53

A Mother's Day dedication, old Top 12s, and asking in Jesus's name. Sixth Sunday of Easter (Rogate): Num. 21:4–9, James 1:22–27, John 16:23–33

Bollhagen talks about how to preach to a church worker.   Fifth Sunday of Easter: John 16:5–15

New “watches” and “warnings”, and how faith keeps us ready for God's promises.   Fourth Sunday of Easter (Jubilate): Isaiah 40:25–31, 1 Peter 2:11–20,  John 16:16–22

What makes a good shepherd?   Third Sunday of Easter Ezek. 34:11–16, 1 Peter 2:21–25, John 10:11–16

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.

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

Bollhagen's tips for pastors to get through Holy Week Palm Sunday: Matthew 21:1–9

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

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

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

"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

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

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

Vicar walks us through his sermon series for Lent. Sexagesima: Isaiah 55:10–13, 2 Cor. 11:19–12:9, Luke 8:4–15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Snow, Costco Sweatshirts, and the enduring Word.   Second Sunday in Advent: Mal. 4:1–6, Rom. 15:4–13, Luke 21:25–36

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Top 12 Non-Doctor Health Tips (To Not Get Sick), Inwardly Digest, and tax collectors.   St. Matthew, Ezekiel 2:8–3:11

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

4th of July, Convention retrospective, lost sheep, social visits, retirement, and Nineveh's historical significance.   Third Sunday after Trinity, Luke 15:1–10

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

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

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