The CloudCast

Guest: Rev. Bruce Timm, Redeemer, St. Cloud, MN Listener questions / feedback: (479) 765-8899 thecloudcast@proton.me About the Show The CloudCast features Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber engaging Scripture, theology, and contemporary church life with clarity, candor, and pastoral depth. Grace Lutheran Church (Little Rock, AR) Faith Lutheran Church (St. Cloud, MN) Trinity Lutheran Church (Clea...

Guest: Rev. Michael Holmen, St. Paul, Niles, MI and St. Paul, Buchanan, MI Listener questions / feedback: (479) 765-8899 thecloudcast@proton.me About the Show The CloudCast features Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber engaging Scripture, theology, and contemporary church life with clarity, candor, and pastoral depth. Grace Lutheran Church (Little Rock, AR) Faith Lutheran Church (St. Cloud, MN) Tr...

Listener questions / feedback: (479) 765-8899 thecloudcast@proton.me About the Show The CloudCast features Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber engaging Scripture, theology, and contemporary church life with clarity, candor, and pastoral depth. Grace Lutheran Church (Little Rock, AR) Faith Lutheran Church (St. Cloud, MN) Trinity Lutheran Church (Clear Lake, MN)

In this episode, David and Joshua delve into core aspects of Lutheran faith, church leadership, and biblical doctrine, offering insights for pastors, congregational members, and laypersons alike. Their discussion covers topics from spiritual discipline to navigating pastoral transitions, emphasizing the importance of clarity, doctrine, and active faith. In this episode: The significance of faith i...

Are all Christian churches basically the same—or does it actually matter where and how the truth is preached? This episode presses into a tension most people avoid: how to confess real doctrinal differences without abandoning Christian charity. Working through Matthew 3, Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber (with guest Joshua Willadsen - Bethel Lutheran Church, Fort Smith, AR) explore John the Bap...

Listener questions / feedback: (479) 765-8899 thecloudcast@proton.me Why do outsiders seek Christ while insiders stay put—and what does that say about how the Church measures faithfulness? In Matthew 2, pagan Magi travel to worship Jesus, while the chief priests correctly quote Scripture but never go. That contrast drives this episode—and connects directly to modern questions about lectionaries, s...

Listener questions / feedback: (479) 765-8899 thecloudcast@proton.me In this episode, Pastors Joshua Reber and David Buchs walk through Matthew 1 and its genealogy, uncovering how this list of names is anything but filler. The structure itself preaches: Jesus is both the source and fulfillment of Israel’s history—the Alpha and Omega embedded in His own lineage. The conversation highlights the surp...

Listener questions / feedback: (479) 765-8899 thecloudcast@proton.me This week Pastor David Buchs and Pastor Joshua Reber finish Genesis with Joseph’s final words, Jacob’s burial, and one of Scripture’s clearest statements of providence: “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” Along the way, they answer listener questions about salvation, funerals, cremation, proclaiming Christ in...

Genesis 49 is not just Jacob’s final words — it’s a prophetic unveiling of Israel’s future and the long arc of redemption. From Reuben’s fall to Judah’s lion, from Levi’s violence to Joseph’s wounded strength, this chapter pulses with judgment, mercy, kingship, and promise. In this episode, Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber are joined by Brian Stecker to explore the deep structure, Christologic...

What does it mean to bless—and can a blessing actually do something? In this episode, Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber unpack Genesis 48, where Jacob crosses his hands to bless Ephraim over Manasseh. Along the way, they explore right and left hands in Scripture, replacement and reversal, Bethlehem’s hidden theology, and why hermeneutics debates matter more than we think. From ancient councils...

In Genesis 47, Joseph consolidates power to save Egypt from famine—raising hard questions about government authority, slavery, taxation, and Christian rule. Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber are joined by Pastor Joseph Signore to explore Jacob’s strange confession of a “few and evil” life, the blessing of Pharaoh, and what faithfulness looks like when God’s people thrive amid crisis. Along the...

Why does the Bible spend so much time on genealogies—and why does it matter? In this episode, Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber dig into Genesis 46, uncovering how biblical genealogies, numbers, and structure reveal not boredom, but deep theological intention. Along the way, they explore genre, numerology, law, narrative, and why Scripture doesn’t just fit genres—it defines them. From the meani...

In Genesis 45, Joseph finally reveals himself to his brothers—and the moment echoes far beyond Egypt. In this episode, Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber are joined by LCMS Minnesota North District President Brady Finnern to explore forgiveness, resurrection patterns, guilt, fear, and the shocking mercy of God that moves His people forward. From Joseph’s words, “I am your brother,” to Christ’s “...

What does real repentance look like—not just regret, but transformation? In Genesis 44, Judah steps forward to take Benjamin’s place, and everything changes. Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber explore how this pivotal moment illuminates faith, good works, substitution, and why Scripture insists that belief is never merely internal. This episode ranges from the Athanasian Creed to Matthew 25, fro...

In Genesis 43, Judah offers himself in the place of his younger brother—a moment that opens a deep biblical window into substitution, judgment, and mercy. Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber explore how this pledge anticipates the logic of the atonement, why feasting follows faithfulness, and how God forms mature faith through responsibility, sacrifice, and hope rather than despair. Along the way...

What happens when guilt goes unnamed—and when theology becomes a parlor trick? In this episode, Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber reflect on Genesis 42, where Joseph tests his brothers and forces a reckoning they’ve avoided for decades. Along the way, the conversation ranges from Barthianism and gospel reductionism to church authority, repentance, forgiveness, and why clarity—biblical and insti...

https://www.adcrucem.news/ https://www.adcrucem.news/p/doctrine-governance-and-process-dispute What happens when corruption doesn’t look like money or power—but subtle shifts in doctrine, discipline, and pastoral courage? Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber are joined by Tim Wood (Ad Crucem) for a wide-ranging, frank conversation about theological drift, church governance, pastoral responsibility...

Show Notes / Description In this holiday potpourri episode, Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber range from Christmas traditions and pastoral practice to serious theological questions sparked by Genesis 41. Along the way, they discuss the Holy Innocents, children in worship, prophecy and private revelation, miracles, and a listener question about whether the Pope fits the biblical definition of th...

Joseph’s time in prison seems like a footnote—until you slow down and notice what’s at the center. In Genesis 40, dreams of bread and wine, judgment and mercy, forgetfulness and hope all converge on a single plea: “Remember me.” Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber explore how this overlooked chapter quietly points forward to Christ, the sacraments, and the strange way God works through waiting. A...

Loyalty, Euthanasia, and Playing by the Rules In this wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation on Genesis 39, Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber explore Joseph’s faithfulness under pressure—especially his refusal of Potiphar’s wife—and what true loyalty looks like in a world shaped by power, pleasure, and politics. Along the way, they connect Joseph’s story to modern ethical debates, cultural de...

What do UFOs, non-alcoholic wine, and Judah’s family scandal have in common? In this wide-ranging and lively episode, Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber are joined by Pastor Luke Otten (Holy Cross Lutheran Church & Christ the King Lutheran Church, Racine, WI) to tackle Genesis 38—one of the Bible’s most uncomfortable, misunderstood, and surprisingly Christ-centered chapters. Along the way, t...

Summary This conversation delves into various theological topics, including the perpetual virginity of Mary, interpretations of hell, the presence of Christ throughout history, and the significance of biblical narratives, particularly the story of Joseph. The speakers explore the implications of these themes for contemporary faith and practice, emphasizing the importance of scripture in understand...

Join Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber as they delve into the rich history of Protestantism, exploring its roots and how it connects to modern faith and culture. This episode takes a deep dive into Genesis 36, discussing the genealogy of Esau and its implications for today's believers. With engaging discussions on biblical interpretation, church history, and the role of gratitude, this epis...

The CloudCast 34: Genesis 35 In this episode, Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber delve into Genesis 35, exploring the profound themes of true worship and the hidden idols that can infiltrate our lives. As they reflect on Jacob's journey back to Bethel, emphasizing the importance of putting away our own "foreign gods" for the sake of true worship. The discussion also touches on the...

This week, Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber welcome back Rory Martin for a lively and charitable deep dive into Genesis 34 and the story of Dinah, Simeon, and Levi. Along the way, they unpack dispensationalism vs. amillennialism, the purpose of prophecy, and what happens when holy things get used for unholy ends. From mini-fridges on Capitol Hill to violence, vengeance, and the meaning of wors...