This is the 4th Annual Synod and Colloquium episode. This one is Special as we cover much of what has gone into the upcoming Augustana Service Book and Hymnal. Get More Awesome Content - Subscribe ➜ http://bit.ly/1UZjzXi Donate at https://strea

Ep. 75: St. Patrick of Ireland, Pagan Red Pillers, and Enjoying Hobbies

Mar 16th, 2024 49m 26s

On today's episode, Pastor Warr discusses the life and doctrine of St. Patrick of Ireland. This episode also introduces a new segment on the goings on of the week as Pastor Warr discusses the deception of the Modern Red Pill movement, Proverbs

Ep. 74: St. Augustine's Distinctions of Grace [Ft. Pastor Dan Mensing]

Aug 26th, 2023 53m 8s

In this Episode, Pastor Warr is joined by Pastor Dan Mensing of Faith Lutheran Church in Oregon to discuss St. Augustine and the Distinctions of Grace which Augustine put forth to defend the biblical doctrine of Grace against Pelagius. Get More

Ep. 73: St. Laurence and the Office of Deacon

Aug 8th, 2023 51m 47s

In this Episode, Pastor Warr is joined by Deacon Anthony Oncken of Salem Lutheran Church in Malone, Texas, to discuss St. Laurence and the Office of Deacon in the Lutheran Church. Get More Awesome Content - Subscribe ➜ http://bit.ly/1UZjzXi Don

Ep. 72: Spreading God's Word Online: Intro for Christian Content Creators

Jul 21st, 2023 56m

In this Episode, we hear the presentation Pastor Brandon Warr gave at the 2023 ELDoNA Summer Camp on New Media and Missions. This is meant to be an Introduction on how to get started as a Christian Content Creator and how to have a biblical, co

Ep. 71: 3rd Annual ELDoNA Synod and Colloquium Extravaganza!

Jul 6th, 2023 1h 14m

Pastor Warr is back at the 2023 Synod and Colloquium of the Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America (ELDoNA) to discuss with the various Pastors of the Diocese questions such as... -How to Handle Conflict in the Church? -What is the Luthe

Ep. 70: St. Valentine and Biblical Marriages

Feb 12th, 2023 44m 48s

On this Episode, Pastor Warr is joined by his wife, Delina, to discuss the history behind St. Valentine and the roles of Men and Women in biblical Marriage. Disclaimer: I am a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America and, unl

Ep. 69: Liminal Space in Pre-Lent: Discussing Gesimatide [Ft. Pastor Jerry Dulas]

Feb 4th, 2023 51m 40s

On this Episode, Pastor Warr is joined by Pastor Jerry Dulas of Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church to discuss the pre-Lenten Sundays of Gesimatide. We discuss the history of the Gesima Sundays, their meaning, and why they have seemed to fall o

Ep. 68: Not Indifferent on Adiaphora

Jan 15th, 2023 1h

In this Episode of the Bookcase Behind Me, Pastor Brandon Warr is Joined by Pastor Josiah Scheck of Christ Lutheran Church in Richmond, Missouri to discuss the topic of Adiaphora. This topic is much more complex than "I can do whatever I want"

Ep 67: Epiphany Deep-Dive

Jan 6th, 2023 43m 24s

In this Episode, Pastor Brandon Warr reveals the revelation of the deep meaning in Epiphany. What is the Festival of Epiphany? How many wise men were there? What happens during the Season of Epiphany? All this and more on this deep dive episode

Ep. 66: A Sample of BCBM in 2022

Dec 31st, 2022 55m 7s

A clip show highlighting some of the topics in 2022 and get a sampling for what is to come for BCBM in 2023! Disclaimer: I am a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America and, unless otherwise stated, my opinions are my own a

Ep. 65: The Biblical and Historical Case for Christmas

Dec 23rd, 2022 43m 4s

BCBM Makes its long awaited return with a Christmas Spectacular! Pastor Brandon Warr gives the Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ's Birth on December 25th, Debunks pagan myths about the celebration of Christmas and overall has a jolly

Ep. 64: The Decline of Mainline Protestant Denominations [Ft. Josh from Ready to Harvest]

May 28th, 2022 1h 12m

In this episode, Pastors Warr and Alvarez reach out to an expert to discuss the history and trends of decline within the Mainline Protestant Churches in America. This expert is Josh of the 'Ready to Harvest' YouTube channel which discusses Deno

Ep. 63: bookSHELF Special: Politics and Patriotism for the Christian

May 18th, 2022 14m

In this bookSHELF special, Pastor Alvarez gives his musings on the appropriate use of secular politics and patriotism for the average Christian as well as clergy.

Ep. 62: 2nd Annual Synod and Colloquium Extravaganza

Apr 30th, 2022 51m 51s

Pastor Warr reports from the 2022 Synod and Colloquium of the Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America to discuss various topics with the attendees such as... Vocation with Pastor Handrich of Holy Cross Lutheran in Peoria, IL Family Values

Ep 61: A Grab-bag of Local Customs and Pagan Cultures

Apr 2nd, 2022 50m 13s

On this Episode, Pastors Warr and Alvarez have a grab-bag episode discussing multiple topics including Local Customs in the Philippines, Lenten Practices, and Ancient Pagan Cultures.

Ep. 60: bookSHELF Special: For Filmore's Entertainment

Mar 12th, 2022 15m 1s

Pastor Filmore Alvarez entertains himself on this bookSHELF by discussing Christian Liberty and Entertainment.

Ep. 59: The Curious Case of Infant Communion

Mar 5th, 2022 51m 44s

Pastor Alvarez take the driver seat on this episode to act as questionnaire on a subject that makes Pastor Warr break out in hives. That subject is infant communion.

Ep. 58: bookSHELF Special on Home and Family Altars

Feb 19th, 2022 15m 37s

Pastor Alvarez rides solo to talk about Home Altars and Family Altars because Pastor Warr had to attend to a late night D&D session with his family which resulted in feelings of drowsiness and upset stomachs the next day. Awesome.

Ep. 57: That's Just like...Your Pious Opinion, Man.

Feb 13th, 2022 47m 25s

On this episode, the dudes Pastor Warr and Alvarez discuss opinions held by Christians that are neither mentioned nor forbidden in the Scriptures (Not just Semper Virgo!)

Ep. 56: BookSHELF Special: Adventures in the Frozen Wasteland

Feb 8th, 2022 14m 28s

Introducing the BookSHELF Specials where Pastors Warr and Alvarez do not have time to record a full episode so, instead of skipping a week, they discuss an easy topic in a shorter time frame. This epsidoe catalogs Pastir Warr's trip to South Da

Ep. 55: Bombarding Brandon (The Life and Times of Pastor Warr)

Jan 30th, 2022 55m 52s

Pastor Alvarez takes over hosting duties in order to do a Birthday Bombardment of Pastor Brandon Warr. Laughs are had, tears are shed, everyone now lives with regret. If you ever wanted to learn how to lose friends and alienate people, this is

Ep. 54: Sanctification in Romans 12 [Bible Class at St. Patrick Lutheran Church]

Jan 22nd, 2022 40m 2s

Text discussed is Romans 12:1-5 Recorded on the First Sunday after Epiphany, 2022 at St. Patrick Lutheran Church, Chipley, FL

Ep. 53: The Adolescence of Jesus

Jan 9th, 2022 48m 13s

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

Ep. 52: Wearing Pink during Advent while Calendars are on a Wreath with Christkind

Dec 11th, 2021 37m 59s

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!