Cross Defense

Challenge your theological synapses with Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, Pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, CA, as he examines curious topics to excite the imagination, equip the mind, and comfort the soul with God’s ordering of the world in the Law and Gospel.

Show Time: Saturdays at 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Central Time
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Cross Defense – The Apologetic of Christ Alone (pt.3)

Today we discuss the False Christ of: Your Girlfriend and Precious Moments; Crossless Christ; Identifying the idolatry of False Christs, and the Diminishing of Original Sin.

Cross Defense – The Apologetic of Theism vs. Atheism

Today we look at Atheists’ views of Christianity and Christians; helpful guidelines to converse with them; How the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed brought Donavan out of atheism and into the pulpit.

Cross Defense – The Apologetic Against Christianity as The Source of the Most Violence

Today we talk about two primary errors: not having the correct history and not interpreting the Bible correctly. We also discuss The Crusades, Inquisition, Salem Witch Trials and Slavery.

Cross Defense – The Apologetics of Imagination

God has wired us to be story-tellers, so there is opportunity to link stories in imaginative books, music, movies, etc. to the greatest story, that of The Gospel. This also gives the listener the opportunity to hear the Christian worldview.

Cross Defense – Apolo-WHAT? Apologetics for Pewsetters

Today we talk about the definition of apologetics and pewsitter as well as the methods and style of apologetics: evidentiary, presuppostionalist and classical. We also look into the questions of “Why should Christians do apologetics?”, “How can a loving God send someone to hell?”, and “Why is there evil and suffering?”

Cross Defense – The Apologetic of Christ Alone for the 21st Century (pt.2)

Today’s topics include Jesus as … the new Moses, the Patriot, the Rabbi, the Psychotherapist and the Precious Moments Edition.

Cross Defense – The Apologetics with LDS Mormons

Being Ex-Mormon or Being Mormon–Which is Better?