

Cross Defense from KFUO Radio
KFUO Radio
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.
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Apr 14, 2020 • 18h
Ultimate Hope in Christ
The ultimate hope in 3 acts. Hear how hope catches us from behind, and how we have hope in Christ even amidst a global pandemic.
Host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, talks about 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. Tweet your questions to @bwolfmueller, or send questions and find curious resources at wolfmueller.co, and find playlists of interesting videos at youtube.com/user/Wolfmueller1.

Apr 6, 2020 • 18h
Last Days of Jesus, Part 5: The Last Hours
It’s part 5, the last part, in the Lenten series “Last Days of Jesus” on Cross Defense. Throughout Lent, hear the history of Jesus and the significance of these events.
In this episode, we hear Jesus’ last hours, including His prayer from the cross, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?” Find the referenced Passion readings at wolfmueller.co/passion.
Host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, talks about 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. Tweet your questions to @bwolfmueller, or send questions and find curious resources at wolfmueller.co, and find playlists of interesting videos at youtube.com/user/Wolfmueller1.

Mar 30, 2020 • 18h
Last Days of Jesus, Part 4: First Three Words from the Cross
It’s part 4 in the Lenten series “Last Days of Jesus” on Cross Defense. Throughout Lent, hear the history of Jesus and the significance of these events.
In this episode, we follow Jesus from His trial at the hands of Pilate to the beginning of the crucifixion. Hear the first 3 words of Jesus from the cross. Find the referenced Passion readings at wolfmueller.co/passion.
Host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, talks about 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. Tweet your questions to @bwolfmueller, or send questions and find curious resources at wolfmueller.co, and find playlists of interesting videos at youtube.com/user/Wolfmueller1.

Mar 23, 2020 • 18h
Last Days of Jesus, Part 3: Trial of Jesus before Pilate & Herod
It’s part 3 in the Lenten series “Last Days of Jesus” on Cross Defense. Throughout Lent, hear the history of Jesus and the significance of these events.
In this episode, learn about the events surrounding the trial of Jesus before Pilate and Herod on Good Friday, beginning in John 18:28. Find the readings at wolfmueller.co/passion.
Host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, talks about 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. Tweet your questions to @bwolfmueller, or send questions and find curious resources at wolfmueller.co, and find playlists of interesting videos at youtube.com/user/Wolfmueller1.

Mar 16, 2020 • 18h
Angels and the Truth about Jesus (Rebroadcast)
This episode tackles two big questions:
What does the bible teach about Angels?
How can we possibly be Lutheran, because didn’t Luther teach that Jesus was an adulterer?
Host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, talks about 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. Tweet your questions to @bwolfmueller, or send questions and find curious resources at wolfmueller.co, and find playlists of interesting videos at youtube.com/user/Wolfmueller1.
This is a rebroadcast from December 2, 2019.

Mar 9, 2020 • 18h
Last Days of Jesus, Part 2: Betrayed in the Garden to Pilate’s Hands
It’s part 2 in the Lenten series “Last Days of Jesus” on Cross Defense. Throughout Lent, hear the history of Jesus and the significance of these events.
In this episode, follow Jesus from sundown Thursday through sunrise Friday, from the Garden of Gethsemane to being delivered to the hands of Pilate.
Host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, talks about 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. Tweet your questions to @bwolfmueller, or send questions and find curious resources at wolfmueller.co, and find playlists of interesting videos at youtube.com/user/Wolfmueller1.

Mar 2, 2020 • 18h
Last Days of Jesus, Part 1: Washing Feet, the Last Supper, and Prayer in the Garden
It’s part 1 in the Lenten series “Last Days of Jesus” on Cross Defense. Throughout Lent, hear the history of Jesus and the significance of these events.
In this episode, learn the context of washing feet, the institution of the Lord’s Supper, and the significance of Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, talks about 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. Tweet your questions to @bwolfmueller, or send questions and find curious resources at wolfmueller.co, and find playlists of interesting videos at youtube.com/user/Wolfmueller1.

Feb 24, 2020 • 18h
The Danger of the “Why” Question and Other Theological Insights
Feelings and faith, the danger of the “why” question, and a few reflections on human sexuality. These topics come from the students at Concordia University Texas and are the topics for this episode!
Host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, talks about 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. Tweet your questions to @bwolfmueller, or send questions and find curious resources at wolfmueller.co, and find playlists of interesting videos at youtube.com/user/Wolfmueller1.

Feb 17, 2020 • 18h
He who sits on the throne of the universe
What is the throne room of God, and what does it mean to be in that room? What actually happens in a throne room? Who sits on the throne in that throne room? How does the Lordship of Jesus affect our own vocations in life? Where didn’t Transfiguration happen?
Host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, talks about 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. Tweet your questions to @bwolfmueller, or send questions and find curious resources at wolfmueller.co, and find playlists of interesting videos at youtube.com/user/Wolfmueller1.

Feb 10, 2020 • 18h
St. Valentine and the Three Estates
Who was St. Valentine, and why do we remember his martyrdom on February 14? What are the three estates and how did Luther discover them? How do they help us filter through the world around us?
Host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, talks about 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. Tweet your questions to @bwolfmueller, or send questions and find curious resources at wolfmueller.co, and find playlists of interesting videos at youtube.com/user/Wolfmueller1.