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

On this Episode, Pastors Warr and Alvarez examine the Athanasian Creed in Preparation for Trinity Sunday!

Today we discuss Rogationtide. What is it? Why is it? When is it? And what are the connection between Rogation Days and Prayer? This one is for all you Lutheran Trads out there to pick up on this observation of Rogation.

Since the topic has come back, like a drunken old hag that won't leave you alone, Pastors Warr and Alvarez have invited Pastor Joshua Sullivan to slay the beast of ONLINE COMMUNION once and for all!! No Synodical Statements or Lengthy "recommendations" required. Just a plain reading of Scripture and the Confessions and a call to Repentance to all who think this practice is valid.   All clips used...

This week, Pastor Warr becomes the guest as Pastor Alvarez grills him on the juicy details of the papers and presentations at the 2021 Colloquium of the Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America. For anyone who wants to watch the presentations from this year's Colloquium, go to https://www.facebook.com/TheELDoNA/

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Pastors Warr and Alvarez discuss images in the Church and if this is a form of idolatry or having a graven image. From there, the conversation transitions to Passiontide and the veiling of images during the final weeks of the Lenten season.

Pastors Warr and Alvarez are joined by Pastor Dan Mensing to discuss Christian Dating and how to remain Chaste while finding a Christian spouse.   All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would we use that stuff? You laughed at it, don't lie. Bet it scared you too. Confusion and disorientation is transformative, ie fair use.

Pastors Warr and Alvarez tackle the topic of Lent and why it is NOT Pagan and why YOU should observe it!   All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would we use that stuff? You laughed at it, don't lie. Bet it scared you too. Confusion and disorientation is transformative, ie fair use.

On this Episode, Pastor Rydecki joins us for our Part Deux of the Deep dive into the Liturgy as we wrap up the service of the Word.   All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would we use that stuff? You laughed at it, don't lie. Bet it scared you too. Confusion and disorientation is transformative, ie fair use.

This episode is a first for BCBM as Pastor Filnore Alvarez goes solo after a back injury leave Pastor Warr unable to participate. What will Pastor Fil get himself into with all this free reign? Well, mostly just talking about traditions in Lent. Consider this a preparation for the penitentiary season which starts in less than 2 weeks!   All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and p...

This was such a spectacular topic and Guest that we couldn't pass up the opportunity to do another CROSS PROMO! Pastor Warr interviewed Pastor John Rutowicz on the Topic of Social Identity and you get to hear the audio of that on BCBM!   All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would we use that stuff? You laughed at it, don't lie. Bet it scared you t...

On this Episode, Pastor Filmore Alvarez takes the Hot seat to discuss his journey into Lutheranism and his advice for Lutherans today.   All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would we use that stuff? You laughed at it, don't lie. Bet it scared you too. Confusion and disorientation is transformative, ie fair use.

On this Episode, Pastor Filmore takes a Vaction so Pastor Brandon Warr can talk to Rev. Jake Zabel about the Christian view if Suicide, the Implications of the commandment "Thou Shalt Not Murder" and how the Church can help someone who is suffering from Depression.   Check out Pastor Zabel's Podcasts: http://www.knightgeorge.info/ And His Book on the topic featured in this episode: http://www.lulu...

Today, we are doing a Cross Promotion for Pastor Brandon Warr's YouTube Channel with the audio form his recent video "DC Protest and the Theology of Rebellion" Check out the Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandonWarr All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would we use that stuff? You laughed at it, don't lie. Bet it scared you too. Confusio...

Pastor Warr and Pastor Alvarez discussing the meaning of the Christmas Season, Epiphany and why the Church Calendar Matters. Christmas ain't over until the Church Calendar says so!   All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would we use that stuff? You laughed at it, don't lie. Bet it scared you too. Confusion and disorientation is transformative, ie...

Pastor Joshua Sullivan returns to discuss the Biblical and Confessional view of the End Times, Eschatology and the proper interpretation of the Book of Revelation! Get Johann Gerhard's Explanation of Revelation: https://www.amazon.com/dp/189146969X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_.423Fb5XJXTQR   All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would we use that stuff...

Pastors Warr and Alvarez discuss the End Times in this Episode. Giving a drive-by view on some End Times beliefs as well as the Cults that have sprung up around failed End Times predictions.   All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would we use that stuff? You laughed at it, don't lie. Bet it scared you too. Confusion and disorientation is transform...

Pastors Warr and Alvarez are joined by Pastor Paul Rydecki of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Las Cruses, NM, to discuss the Historic Liturgy, why we do it and how it points to Christ's Word and Sacraments. All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would we use that stuff? You laughed at it, don't lie. Bet it scared you too. Confusion and disorientation is...

This week, Pastors War and Alvarez are joined by Jonathan, the Lutheran Layman behind the blog Tea Time in Excelsis, to discuss Mission congregations and what to do if there is not a faithful Church nearby to attend. http://eldona.org/ http://stmarysnavotas.org/ https://teatimeinexcelsis.wordpress.com/   All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would...

Pastors Warr and Alvarez answer Listener questions...Pretty simple and we hope it is the first of many!   All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would we use that stuff? You laughed at it, don't lie. Bet it scared you too. Confusion and disorientation is transformative, ie fair use.

This week is the BIG Episode on Universal Objective Justification and why it is NOT Biblical Justification. Pastors Warr and Alvarez are Joined by Pastor Michael Henson of Trinity Lutheran Church in Herrin, Illinois to discuss the topic and provide some insight for those confused by the UOJ debate within Lutheranism. Some helpful Links: Pastor Henson's Church Website: https://trinityh.org/ Refutin...

An unusual Episode due to a massive headache. Pastor Warr is on his own today discussing the Election of the United Sates and how we should view it as Christians.   All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would we use that stuff? You laughed at it, don't lie. Bet it scared you too. Confusion and disorientation is transformative, ie fair use.

HAPPY REFORMATION DAY! On this Episode, Pastor Warr and Pastor Alvarez are joined by Pastor Daniel Mensing to discuss Biblical Masculinity and trigger Feminists by being nice to them. All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would we use that stuff? You laughed at it, don't lie. Bet it scared you too. Confusion and disorientation is transformative, ie...

Today, Pastor Warr and Pastor Alvarez discuss Creeds, Confessions and Sola Scriptura in order to kick off the festivities as we head into Reformation week! Plus, Pastor Alvarez gets to play the role of an annoying Papist/Eastern/Calvinist in order to grill Pastor Warr about these topics....WHAT FUN!!!   NOTE: Sometimes Pastor Warr sounds like Darth Vader in this episode. The mic cable was shorting...