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Time for the Christmas episode...at the end of Advent! This year we're going to have a Fierce one. This episode has it all: a special guest, sharing of treasured Christmas memories and a conversation about the fierceness of Mary. Have a Merry Christmas! Featuring- Pastor Alice Connor Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Lorne had a baby!, Well played mom, Books are crazy, Christmas vomit, Notes from Santa, Mary the prophet, Disney-fication, R-rated Bible, Mundane Good News, Preach! Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Who's that green guy hanging out in the corner? WAIT! He's taking all the...darn. Guess we're stuck with Advent songs now. Unless you tune into your local station that's playing 24/7 Christmas music. Hopefully the green dude hasn't gotten there yet. The guys welcome on a very talented guest this week to talk about when is the right time to bust out the Christmas carols. Where do you fall on the spectrum of before Thanksgiving or not until December 24th? Featuring- Viktor Andersson Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Continuous Christmas Creep, Advent traditionalists in Texas, In the desert, Cultural disconnect, Rhythm of Advent, Mary knew, Your new 2016 Christmas song recommendation, Music makes emotions, That's beautiful Dickens!, Tradition!, Humble hotdish Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

We continue our Advent themed episodes by answering some church wonderment questions. You know it's about to get crazy and random. The guys get into some deeper theology this week but they get there in ways you wouldn't expect. There are even a couple of fun stories along the way, it's one of our Christmas gifts to you. Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Alex's laundry fort, Highway analogies, Lorne triggers Alex, Water balloon confessions, #pringlesforkringle, Boring Bible, God the Novelist, Biblical interpretation, Jesus can fix it!, Are you ready? Active waiting Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

It's after Thanksgiving which means it's time to pull out the Advent wreath, light that first candle and trim the tree...WAIT! Not that last one. We're in a new year in the church calendar and we're entering into a season of preparation and anticipation. How do you celebrate Advent? What do you do to get ready? Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: The Lone Ranger, Kyle Googles things, Et Tu Brute?, Starting over, Countdown to Babytown, Rad lizard baby, Lorne's reputation, Slowing down or ramping up?, Tales from Ikea, God showing up, Charles Dickens wisdom, Christmas Pep Rally, Active people of God, Not your Birthday. Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Big announcement from the Hotdish Studios this week which paves the way for the guys to process the transition time that's happening in the United States. Change can be refreshing to some and terrifying to others. Even more reason to get out there and listen to some stories. Put away the big ol' brush you might normally paint with and look through the lens of the Gospel during this time of transition. Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: A botched intro?, Old Timey PSA, Kyle's diggin' in, Return of Grandpa Lorne, Interior decorating tips, New opportunities, THWTH Lutheran Church, Cincinnati Bacon Burp, Honoring voices, Tough stuff, Echo chamber resurgence, Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Have you ever wondered about stuff? Apparently a lot of people have including most of the...internet. Without Lorne, Kyle and Alex go on a deep dive into the corners of the internet. The result? Lots of laughs answering random questions related to faith. Be sure and submit your questions for the next round of Church Wonderments. Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Deep hole of questions, No plagiarism here, Wheel-ception, Grace throughout, Looney Tunes Bible, George Noory shout-outs, You broke fish!, Bookstore theology, Ebeneezer's crushing it, Gifts from Sky Dad Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Well, that happened...and no matter the result know that we are here for you. Now comes the fun part where we look forward, keep going and work towards some unity. Not unity where we all agree, mind you, but unity around working on listening and coming together. It's different than what we have been experiencing. It's not easy, but the fight is worth it. Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: (insert name here), Alex's growth, swearing 4 year olds, Pump the breaks, Practicality!, Find what you love, Common ground, Action items, Advocate for what you care, Lorne's rap, Encountering the other Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE! Actually, not really...we're not entirely sure what's going on. That's why we invited a special guest on to help us navigate this confusing political environment. With some practical advice from him and some thoughts from the guys we might just make it through this election cycle. Featuring- Greg Matusak Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Buck Buck!, Fight night, The contestants, The More Perfect Union, Speak for yourself, Anxiety for days, Listen, Faith informing politics, Dialogue, Move toward understanding, What are you for?, Dessert fight! Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

It's a spooky time of year and the guys are getting into the spirit of things during their THWTH brainstorming retreat. It's a good thing they brought their equipment with them to capture the experience. Listen, if you dare, as we regale you with tales from the Holy Book of Horrors! Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: S'more of what?, Camp Indiscriminate, Alex's remix, Clown avoidance tactics, Embellishments, Origin story of a duo, Ancient "bro stuff", A curse!, Canon: the bible is dusty, Paranoia, Adding witches to the game Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Distracted? What do you mean I'm distracted? I'm not...Hey! Look at that! Okay, so maybe as a culture we are a little distracted with all of the white noise around us. The guys risk biting the proverbial hand that feeds by discussing the ways we are easily distracted and how that affects things. PLEASE DON'T LEAVE US! Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Cats and fish tanks, Our viral faves, The descent, Alex called out, News gets you!, The return of grandpa Lorne, Addicted to distraction, Werther's originals, Kyle the gumshoe, No space, Practicing silence Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

You know what this podcast needs? More pastors. Wait! Before you run away, don't worry! This one is worth a listen. The guys welcome on two of their colleagues who also podcast. They talk about the art of podcasting and where they are finding hope in the church of today. There's a new frontier out there and all five of these guys are journeying into it. Featuring- Pastors Geoff Sinibaldo and Joe McGarry Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Sleepy Alex is sleepy, That shoutout game, Other podcasts?!?, Folically challenged pastors, Razor endorsement deals, Painting with words, Making a statement, Podcast-ception, Living day to day, Be a part of the story Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

It's time for apples! It's time for pumpkins or pumpkin spice! It's time for cooler weather(in some places)! We're all hyped for fall this week and everything it brings. From out of control Texas traditions to trying new things as people get back into the routine the guys are talking all things Autumn. What gives you life as the season changes? Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Water is life, PSL count, Pork on Pork on Pancakes, Porkopolis, Mumstrosities, Wicked mum stunts, Back from church lite, New things, Coming together, Faith formation stories, What gives life? Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

2! 4! 6! 8! Rhyming chants are really great! There has been a lot of protesting going on in our country and the guys are giving their take on it this week. From standing to kneeling, they don't cover it all, but they hit a protest you've heard about and one you maybe haven't. Not an easy conversation, but one that leaves us wondering, what would cause you to protest? Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Capri Sun Foley work, Lorne's exaggerations, Kyle's fantasy gaming, THWTH Sesame Street, Dakota Access Pipline, Colin Kaepernick, "IT's HAIRY", Alex is a thinker, Stay at the table, Makin' a stink, Seeking understanding, Holistic peace, Courageous conversations Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

FINALLY we wrap up our never-ending contest. You can't say we haven't made good on our promises...it might just take a while. The guys read the winning submissions and welcome on a special guest. They also talk about feedback: when it's helpful, when it's not, why it's important, and one of the Christian versions of feedback, prayer. Featuring- Drew McCaffery Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Lorne's epic life, 5-Star podcast, Alex's deep sadness, Butter popcorn topping, Hoopies!, The Dance-Dance champ, Feedback as dialogue, Prayer as primary gift, Grandma's blood sugar!, Keeping the circuit together, Free prayer! Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Here comes the Bishop! And some toothbrush shaming? Bishop Mike Rinehart is down to earth and his humor matches our own. His take on the church is a wider one which means more great stories, more perspectives and more insights. Enjoy! Featuring- Bishop Mike Rinehart Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Alex's shame monster, Dark dental truths, Podcasts are your friend!, Lorne paints in silence, Helping out Lousiana, 1,000 year rain, What's a bishop?, Chess goofs, Listening to community, That water tastes good!, Innovators and Entrepreneurs Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!