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

Guest Pastor Terry Stringer, of St. Dismas Independent Lutheran Mission, returns to discuss the recent phenomenon of Online Communion and why it's the worst thing since Pauley Shore. We also discuss the lack of seriousness in modern Christianity and tackle the dreaded "Religion vs. Relationship" cliche.   All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would...

This Week is the BCBM SPOOKTACULAR where Pastor Warr and Pastor Alvarez discuss Halloween. What are its Origins? Is it Pagan? How should Christians celebrate? Join us and find out! Here are some interesting sources for further study of Halloween: https://steadfastlutherans.org/2012/10/halloween-a-short-history/ https://steadfastlutherans.org/2014/10/redeeming-holy-days-from-pagan-lies-all-saints-d...

Pastors Warr and Alvarez are joined by Pastor Joshua Sullivan of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the Ask the Pastor Youtube Channel to discus the topic of Election in view of Faith or Intuitu Fide. What is this doctrine? Is it Lutheran? Why did Walther have his panties in a twist over it? Grab a coffee or beer and listen to find out! We recommend before listening to apply Head on! Apply directly to...

In this Episode, Pastor Warr and Pastor Alvarez discuss the practice of Private Confession and Absolution, its place in the congregation and the seriousness of the Seal of Confession which requires Ministers to NEVER divulge a penitent Confession that they hear. 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...

In this Episode, Pastor Brandon Warr and Pastor Filmore Alvarez are joined by Pastor Terry Stringer, an Independent Lutheran serving St. Dismas Lutheran Mission. The three Padres discuss the Balance of Emotion and Objectivity in the Christian life as well as sex and the cultural demise of biblical roles. It is a somewhat spicy episode and you have been warned. There will be giggles. CORRECTION: In...

In this Episode, Pastor Filmore Alvarez and Pastor Brandon Warr discuss St. Mary, the Mother of Our Lord. Should we Venerate her? What about the other Saints? What are the differences between Roman Catholic views on the Saints and the Biblical understanding. All will be revealed! All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else would we use that stuff? You la...

In this Episode, Pastors Warr and Alvarez are Joined by Layman Jonathan to discuss the Old-gods of Paganism, Ancient Aliens and Sectarians. The Presbylutheran Synods are also discussed.   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...

In this Episode, Fil and Brandon discuss boomer church signs, COVID singing and Netflix sexually exploiting children. Yes, it is a cheerful episode.