The Bookcase Behind Me with Pastor Brandon Warr and Pastor Filmore Alvarez

Text discussed is Romans 12:1-5

Recorded on the First Sunday after Epiphany, 2022 at St. Patrick Lutheran Church, Chipley, FL

Today, Pastors Warr and Alvarez discuss the Gospel reading for the First Sunday after Epiphany. Seems simple right? Well, it goes off into a discussion on the Gnostic gospels, the Qu'ran and why everyone wants to know more about Jesus' younger years. Though even that is not as crazy as it sounds.

This episode focuses on some well-known and not so well know Advent traditions in the Church and in the Home. What is up with Germans and the Christ Child? Where did the Advent Wreath come from? Why is the Pastor wearing PINK? And more!

It's a JUMBO celebration for our 50th Episode as we welcome the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America-the Rt. Rev. James Heiser- to discuss Church Discipline and the Office of the Keys. As this is also our Reformation Episode this year, we discuss the role of discipline in the Reformation and on down to our day as Pastors strive to be faithful to Christ's command with the binding and loosing Keys.

Some links to check out:

The Diocesan Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIQwFdptn1PIHHxQ0uXtKw

https://eldona.org/

http://repristinationpress.org/

In a BCBM First, we have 2 GUESTS to tackle the topic of funerals, death and burial of the body. Pastor Dan Mensing (Faith Lutheran, Tigard, OR) as well as Layman Jacob Glass (St. Patrick, Chipley, FL) help discuss the most frequent questions including the biblical view on Cremation and Burial as well as some more disturbing aspects of death. Sorta works with Halloween coming up.

Christians ought not to fear death but we should discuss it in view of the work of Christ.

In this Episode, Pastors Warr and Alvarez discuss the good Ignatius, not the bald one who was a counter-reformation hack fraud from Loyola. St. Ignatius of Antioch is worth remembering and studying for his devotion and teaching even if some papists abuse him or confuse him for the other guy.

In honor of the Festival of St. Michael and All Angels, Pastor Warr and Alvarez discuss biblical Angels, some misconceptions of Angels and how these heavenly hosts point us to the Great Salvation found in Jesus Christ.

Jonathan, the illustrious Kuster of St. Mary's, joins Pastors Warr and Alvarez to discuss Christians in the Military. This will be the last show (for a while) that Jonathan will guest on because... surprise! He is going into the Military!

Pastors Warr and Alvarez muse on the term 'Lutheran' and why we are stuck with a not so stellar name for our Church and Confession. Why are we called 'Lutheran' and what does it mean? Is it a term worth saving or reclaiming? Find out and muse with us!

The official start to our Sermon Special series, Pastor Alvarez preaches to St. Mary's Lutheran Mission in Singapore on the Gospel reading for the 15th Sunday after Trinity.

On this Episode, the audience listens to the Schadenfreude of Pastors Warr and Alvarez trying to do a new segment of BCBM. This new segment involves reacting to the Left's insane take on Abortion and the new law in Texas which limits the murdering of children in the womb.

There is very limited editing on this episode other than cleaning up the audio just to see how everything flowed and how it may work in the future. If you happen to like this new format, let us know!

The title says it all! Pastors Warr and Alvarez discuss the life of a Seminarian with Ben Henson who is currently preparing for the Ministry at St. Ignatius Lutheran Theological Seminary. If you are thinking of going to Seminary and considering the Office of the Ministry, this episode is for you!

For More info on St. Ignatius Lutheran Theological Seminary, visit the website of our Diocese.

eldona.org

On this Episode, Pastors Warr and Alvarez air some grievances about Clichés and complaints they often experience as Lutherans.

In this episode, Pastors Warr and Alvarez are joined by frequent guest Jonathan, Kuster of St.. Mary's, discussing the MOTU PROPRIO TRADITIONIS CUSTODES and why it matters for Lutherans. Has the Pope gone too far? Well...Yes...we've been saying that for 500 years.😐😐😐

This is Part Deux of Pastors Warr and Alvarez discussion on Church Buildings. This time around they are conversing about the Exterior of the Church Building and what certain traditions mean. Obligatory Adiaphron notice is in order so, with that, enjoy the info!

On this episode, Pastor Warr rides solo as he embodies the Crazy Charlie meme to explain his research and theories regarding Markan priority while constantly mispronouncing both Markan and Matthean priority theory.

Yay!

Buildings. Buildings? Yes, we are discussing the types of Church Buildings and it is more fun then you may first assume. From Chapels to Cathedrals, why do we have these names for different types of Church Buildings? Find out with Pastor Warr and Pastor Alvarez or something.

Pastor Alvarez rides solo once again to interview Jonathan, layman and Kuster for St Mary's, to discuss prayer in this follow-up to our Rogation episode.