Best Baldwin Berges Podcasts (2025)

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A Painful 'No' 51:22

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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 7:11–17By Clerical Errors

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Don't Worry About It 47:26

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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. 6:24–34By Clerical Errors

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Eat The Scroll 34:05

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

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Holy Cross Day 31:35

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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 12:20–33By Clerical Errors

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Vicar Feels Important 50:43

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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)By Clerical Errors

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The Chosen One 58:13

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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)By Clerical Errors

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Weddings Vs. Funerals 43:27

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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 9:30–10:4By Clerical Errors

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Hello 22.0 59:55

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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 16:1–13By Clerical Errors

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(You) Bet 57:55

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Old slang, Jordan Peterson, value beyond utility, and Bollhagen's Top 12 Wolves in Sheep's Clothing. Eighth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 7:15–23By Clerical Errors

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Goodbye 21.0 (Feat. Baldwin) 1:22:42

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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 8:1–9By Clerical Errors

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He’s Got That Law in Him 1:01:23

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The guys dive into private confession, and why being “righteous” might not mean what you think it does. Sixth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 5:17–26By Clerical Errors

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Doctrine of Scripture 37:25

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

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What You Meant for Evil 54:38

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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)By Clerical Errors

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Pastors & Retirement 52:54

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

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The Diet of Augsburg 1:02:33

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Augsburg Confession T-shirts, challenges faced by the early church, and applying the Augsburg Confession today. St. Peter and St. Paul, Acts 15:1–21By Clerical Errors

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What Is Israel? 49:14

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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 16:19–31By Clerical Errors

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Athanasian Creed: Hmmm 1:00:53

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Tornado alarms, precision in doctrine, Judeo-Christian Values, the origin of the Ten Commandments, and the challenges of hymn translation. The Holy Trinity, John 3:1–17By Clerical Errors

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The Holy Spirit 33:49

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The Holy Spirit- common misunderstandings, empowering us through the Word of God, preaching Christ, and generating faith. Pentecost, Acts 2:1–21By Clerical Errors

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Are Drugs Bad? 54:50

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Top 12 Biblical Basketball Draftees, communicating with your pastor, this 'Leviticus' guy, and the Church's stance on marijuana. Seventh Sunday of Easter, John 15:26–16:4By Clerical Errors

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Doofuses, Doctrine, and Distillers 58:59

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Arcola whiskey, applying scripture in daily life, Confirmation, and vows from children. Sixth Sunday of Easter, John 16:23–33By Clerical Errors

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How Should Pastors Be Trained? 53:13

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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 16:5–15By Clerical Errors

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Bad Popes & A Fully Digital Pastor 1:01:04

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The Mt. Rushmore of Bad Popes, Pastor joke punchlines, the introduction to Paul's letters, and criticizing Christianity. Fourth Sunday of Easter, John 16:16–22By Clerical Errors

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TikTok Time 1:00:05

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Vicarage service recollections, and some TikToks from Bollhagen Third Sunday of Easter, John 10:11–16By Clerical Errors

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Quasimodo Geniti 57:42

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Best U.S. States, Mormon hymnody, and seder meals. Second Sunday of Easter (Quasimodo Geniti), John 20:19–31By Clerical Errors

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Best Easter Hymns 49:59

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NBA playoffs, underused church names, TLH hymns, and beating up skeletons. The Resurrection of Our Lord, John 20:1–18By Clerical Errors

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Praying With Christians 50:31

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Best construction, a tribute to 4th year seminary students, and some questions from Reddit. Palm Sunday, Matthew 21:1–9By Clerical Errors

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Affordable Housing 53:47

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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 6:1–15By Clerical Errors

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Perrywinkle Clerical 54:46

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Joy during Lent, nuanced political views, Hawaiian shirts, and Co-op spoils. Fourth Sunday in Lent, John 6:1–15By Clerical Errors

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A Complicated Simple Way to Pray 48:09

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Bollhagen walks us through how to pray.By Clerical Errors

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Dependence in Christ 46:10

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Berg reads from Johann Gerhard's 'On Death' Volume 1, dealing with violent death and suicide. Second Sunday in Lent, Matthew 15:21–28By Clerical Errors

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What Are You Starting Up For Lent? 1:03:26

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Berg's new hobby, the best sparkling water, and what to start for Lent. First Sunday in Lent, Matthew 4:1–11By Clerical Errors

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Read Your Bible 1:00:33

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Bollhagen's Installation, the true meaning of obedience and the law, and who is the most Lutheran? Quinquagesima, Luke 18:31–43By Clerical Errors

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MORE FREE LENT SERMONS (REAL) 1:03:19

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Gym Etiquette Pet Peeves, The Parable of the Sower, and preaching 1 John in its entirety Sexagesima, Luke 8:4–15By Clerical Errors

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Strike a Chord 43:22

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We talk about the halftime show, commercials, and the Adamites. Septuagesima, Exodus 17:1–7 & 1 Corinthians 9:24–10:5By Clerical Errors

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The Lakers and A Gilded Age 58:26

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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 17:1–9By Clerical Errors

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Grok Hates Vicar 1:05:39

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A secret reading option, a secret lectionary, and Grok's Warhammer 40k Top 12 List. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Matthew 8:23-27By Clerical Errors

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#304 - Rev Karl Bollhagen 46:05

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Berg is at Symposia, Top 12 Faith Lessons from the Centurion, and an interview by 'Joe Rogan' Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Matthew 8:1–13By Clerical Errors

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Communion Etiquette 55:10

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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 2:1–11By Clerical Errors

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Why Is It Unquiltable? 59:06

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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 3:13–17By Clerical Errors

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Ember Days: Uncovered! 47:37

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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 2:13–23By Clerical Errors

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Be a Drengr 1:02:21

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New Year's Resolutions, 1 Text: Many Topics, and Ancient Chinese Exams First Sunday after Christmas, Luke 2:22–40By Clerical Errors

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Blame It On The Dog 1:08:26

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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)By Clerical Errors

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The Greatest Born of Woman 59:08

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Glute exercises, the misguided followers of John the Baptist, AI confessional, and the superstition of polytheism. Third Sunday in Advent, Matthew 11:2–11By Clerical Errors

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Pastors' Struggles With Sin 50:57

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NBA Update, choosing hymns, Nazi Germany, and Bollhagen's Top 12 Pastors' Struggles With Sin Second Sunday in Advent, Luke 21:25–36By Clerical Errors

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What Isn't The Trinity? 1:08:21

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Overrated Thanksgiving Foods, Jesus on a 'donkey', Trinity analogies, and AI Berg. First Sunday in Advent, Matthew 21:1–9By Clerical Errors

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Vicar is a Newsmaker 1:06:23

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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 25:1–13By Clerical Errors

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Is Heaven The Goal? 57:09

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Being more Christian than American, resurrection in your body, and D&D Preaching Twenty-fifth Sunday After Trinity, Matthew 24:15–28 / 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18By Clerical Errors

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Is Retirement Biblical? 1:02:52

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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 9:18–26By Clerical Errors

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Peacemakers 1:01:58

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Top 12 Saints, the importance of perseverance in difficult times, and how does adult confirmation work? All Saints' Day, Revelation. 7:(2–8) 9–17By Clerical Errors

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Hoc Est Enim Corpus Meum 54:54

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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 11:12–19By Clerical Errors