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 — Using Words and Shaking Dust

Two listener submitted questions are answered in this episode.

Cross Defense — Why They Don’t Get You

Have you ever wondered why your unbelieving neighbor doesn’t understand you?

Cross Defense — “Real” Baptism

Pastor Bramwell goes to the Scriptures to give the Gospel answer to a listener’s question about the validity of his infant baptism.

Cross Defense — Suffering to Overcome Evil

The Cross of Christ is the answer to this and every evil in the world.

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?