To hell with the hotdish!

Part 3 of the 5 part series breaking it down Ephesians 4 style! Do you say a word or phrase that takes conversations deeper? Does it seem like you have an intuitive sense of the times? Then you might be a Prophet! Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: What's Alex doing at 3:00?, What's Kyle doing in the morning?, Lorne's got the vision, Volume!, Isn't just future prediction, Attuned to other rhythms, Truth tellers Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Part 2 of the 5 part series breaking it down Ephesians 4 style! Would you describe yourself as visionary or pioneering? Are you interested in leading people into the future? Then you might be an Apostle! Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Pushing into new territory, Selling all our stuff, Explorers and innovators, Marginalized in Christian community, Can sometimes be snuffed out, "Change for change sake", We need each other. Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

It's the first part of a five part series! Releasing all this week, the guys are talking about 5 distinct gifts that we can have. It's a journey of discovery for them and for you! Do you care about how people feel after a conflict? Do you have a heart to be with people when they are in need? Then you might be a pastor! Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Alex goes fishing, The perfect donut, Kyle throws back with cookies, Master of everything!, Making a model Christian, Lorne's pastor hat, Khaki pants and comb-overs, Christians aren't cookie cutter, Pastor=Shepherd, Jobs vs. Vocations, A shepherd's heart. Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Faith formation, it's not just for the kids anymore! The guys welcome another guest on this week to talk about how his community is changing the way they do ministry with young disciples. Through story we hear how important it is to form and live out faith together across all ages, for all people. Let's get ready to blow some stuff up! Featuring- Paul Moody Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Kyle is loyal, "GET TO THE STEERING WHEEL", Lorne gives some shutouts, An interesting emotional roller-coaster, Better together!, Poking bears, Cultural shifts, Alex hard passes on math, Double the boat metaphors, Cake means you're done! Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Buckle up Hotdish! fans, we've got a good one for you. The guys welcome a special guest who is involved in a movement that is currently happening within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America called #DecolonizeLutheranism. Through her story we are reminded about the power of relationships, our unity in mission and the multitude of voices that are out there. This episode is sure to give you something to think about! Featuring- Kwame Pitts Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: The land has changed Alex, Faith and unity, Open to teaching each other, Kwame knows gumbo, Lots of wisdom, Lorne's organ story, One voice among many, Something about a relationship, Speakin' Kyle's language, Don't be afraid to do ministry!, Called to suffer together Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Happy Birthday, Church! This episode is full on liturgical as the guys talk Pentecost and how the spirit is moving today. What new place or thing is the Spirit calling you to? (Note: This episode contains FIRE and is not for the faint of heart) Guest Spot- Anna Ernst Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Lorne is earthy, The wear red conspiracy, Alex's social experiment, Wind and fire....missing earth, The Jerusalem club scene, Kyle didn't start the fire...but he keeps it going, Choose Your Own Adventure!, Summer mode engaged, Ministry mirroring the academic year, self fulfilling prophecies, Pentecost 2: Electric Boogaloo Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

We're not the slickest podcast on the block, but the guys are sure trying. They are talking excellence this week and how it has a tendency to creep into church culture. Through goofs and stories they highlight what they think is important about community. Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: New shot at an intro, Alex knows the secret, Spilled crackers, Lorne with the Bible check, Excellence creepin' everywhere, The Way of Volume, Mad Scientist Kyle and his Holy Experiments, Darn it Suzie!, Lots of stories, Faith isn't measurements and metrics Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

How ya feelin'? Feeling comfy and cozy? Then prepare to be woken up because the guys are taking on purely cozy culture. In the first breaking down of the "5 Signs" episode, we try and find a better balance between cozy and challenge. Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Alex is swell, Breakin' down, Kyle chases his horses, Jesus baked cookies!, A boy and his shorts (Lorne), Goin' down for a nap, Burnout culture, Jesus made breakfast too!, Backwoods Jesus, Challenged to grow, Caring before competition Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

We have the funny pastors! The Lights! The Experience! Come listen... Is it working? This week the guys talk how we share about our communities and what we share or should share. Are you attracting or inviting? Come listen and compare against the THWTH standard of challenging cliche casserole culture! Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Kyle is a Ford man, Pretty solid Foley work, First cars, Lorne checks mail, Competing Senior Citizens, Pastors always be selling, Church Costco!: The Church Store, Alex *does* FIT, Putting on a show, Hearts bared open, Ensnaring and lighting a fire, Church splash zones, Coming full circle Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Recorded on St. Patrick's Day, we're digging deeper into some hotdish...culture by having on a special guest. He's a real "Hotdish Hero" from Minnesota. We jump right into what does it mean to cross boundaries, how do we interact with others, what role fear should play and how we build bridges between each other. Grab your hammer and hard hat so we can get building! Featuring- Patrick Shebeck Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Bring your friend to work day!, 2 on 2, Lorne likes both East and West side, Worlds collide, Kyle has a friend!, Busts made of butter, Battle make-up on, Alex's unintentional pun, Tire slashers, Charity vs service, Call to humanity, Live it out Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

Am I contributing to hotdish culture? The guys are back with another top 5 list. This time it's ways to know you are leading a hotdish culture. Don't worry if you're not a leader! Listen in, so when you become a leader, you're ahead of the game and can nail it...like Alex. Rate! Review! Share! Subscribe! Buzzwords: Lorne adds a new dimension, Ivory towers of judgement, You like us-we like you-we're all likable!, Alex nails it, Inventing models, Worshipping worship?, Kyle wants people to like his church, Grinding the ax, CHURCH WORD ALERT!, New segment: shout-outs Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

It's the newest game show around: HOLY SCRIPTURE OR HEATED SOAP OPERA! Before we get to the game the guys talk about the Bible and how we approach it. Who will win the Bible smack-down between Alex and Lorne? Listen to find out! Buzzwords: Work-shopping new bits, More Alex impressions, the 'Bloids, Gospel fluency, Lorne invents words, Scapegoat pastors, Bible bully, Game show host Kyle, Dirt and Drama, Storytelling, Bringing it alive Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

It's after Easter and the guys need some rest...seriously. They're not too tired to share the ways they take a break, which sometimes is a little too much sharing. Their exhaustion is your gain this week as they discuss resting and recharging. Buzzwords: The newest member, Lorne goes "teenage girl", Raisin' the roof!, Alex gets giggly, The mysteries of crunch-coat, New inventions, Kyle goes to the golf yard, Whipty-Do Elixer, Finding time to focus, Working from rest Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

IT'S HOLY WEEK! Okay... that's a bit much. The guys are excited and ready, with your guide to celebrating this "Super Bowl" of the church year. With interesting facts, stories, confessions, humor and more, you'll be prepared for everything that happens this week. Buzzwords: Kyle-The Super Liturgist, Taco Tuesday, Final Countdown, Alex's on-point impressions, Trida...Trida...TRIDOOM!, Lorne's Confession, Something for everyone!, Good Friday Fanatics, Reconnecting with the story Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!

"It's easier to be alive when we're not killing ourselves." The guys welcome a guest to help them try and figure out the link between fitness and faith. Can she convict them to turn from their terrible eating habits before it's too late? Featuring- Aubree Blomgren Buzzwords: Alex's Intervention, Temple of Doom, Kyle's Twang, Literal Hotdish, Gutty-works (Ghetti-works?), Everyday is Sunday!, Mind, Body, and Spirit, Lorne buys too many workout programs, Gas station pizza, chocolate, BLT's...OH MY! Check out tohellwiththehotdish.com for show notes, to subscribe to the e-mail and more!