Rev. Tyrel Bramwell
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell

Host of Cross Defense

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He started his radio career as an Advertising Rep back in the day, and now Cross Defense host Rev. Tyrel Bramwell is Pastor of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ferndale, CA, and author of several books you might know. He loves making pancakes for dinner for his wife and two kids while rocking out to 80s music, and you'll likely find him eating homemade German Chocolate Cake and drinking coffee (like a good Lutheran) out of his favorite old diner mug. When he’s not reading fairy tales and fables or watching photography and filmmaking videos on YouTube, he may be planning a trip to the Holy Land or hiking in beautiful northern California. Next time you find him on social media, ask him about the wonderful mystery of our Lord’s incarnation at Christmas, and he’ll talk with you for hours.

Cross Defense — The Idol of Evangelism

We’re talking about Jeremiah 23, the German church in the days leading up to WWII, A Letter to The American Church, and using our mouths to speak God’s truth in service to our neighbors.  

Cross Defense — Authority vs. Power and Canada’s MAiD

What is that difference between power and authority?

Cross Defense — Satan at the Grammys

Sam Smith and Kim Petras performed Unholy in an unholy way at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

Cross Defense — Christ Comforts Christians Even When Banks Collapse

Silicon Valley Bank was the second biggest bank failure in American history. In the face of this Christians remain comforted by Christ.

Cross Defense — Christ Comforts the Conscience

How does the Law serve the Christian? Does the Gospel mean the Law is useless for believers?

Cross Defense — Too Pietistic or Just Practical Theology?

Was Walther being pietistic when he wrote his ten arguments against attending the theatre?

Cross Defense — Entertainment, Social Media, and A Problem with The Chosen

Listener comments continue the conversation on the curious topic of the evils of the entertainment industry.

Cross Defense — Ten Arguments from Scripture Against Streaming That Show

C.F.W. Walther leads us to older and clearer waters as he poses ten arguments against attending the theatre—now streaming on your phone.

Cross Defense — The Bible Has Nothing To Say About Homosexuality?

A licensed minister claimed on PBS that the Bible has nothing to say about homosexuality. Is this true?

Cross Defense — The Pope on Homosexuality and Speaking Truth in Love

Pastor Bramwell explains why Christians do not approach sin with words that merely sound loving, but rather, those that truly are loving.