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In the first segment Rev. Sam Schuldheisz teaches us more about the redeemed imagination. During the rest of the show Pastor Bramwell goes back to a conversation on technology in order to think through the characteristics of the loving resistance fighter as detailed by Neil Postman in Technopoly. Find this book at Amazon.com.This program originally aired February 22, 2021.Host Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California, and author of the book Come in, We are Closed, 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.

Rev. Sam Schuldheisz and Rev. Tyrel Bramwell discuss practical ways to exercise the imagination and explore the trustworthiness of the New Testament through historical methods. They delve into the significance of symbolism, engagement of multiple senses, and examining internal and external evidence to validate the credibility of the New Testament.

John Warwick Montgomery helps us understand the relationship between democracy and Christianity, Rev. Richard Wurmbrand provides an example of happy suffering, and Rev. Sam Schuldheisz is back to discuss the imagination, this time from the New Testament. This program originally aired February 8, 2021.Host Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California, and author of the book Come in, We are Closed, 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.

Turn up the heat with this conversation with Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist Flame (former reformed Baptist turned Confessional Lutheran). Then Pastor Bramwell fields a lengthy comment from a listener who didn’t like that he promoted the work and words of abortion abolitionists. And at the very end of the show, LCMS president, Rev. Matt Harrison has a message about Lutheran Schools... And Pastor Bramwell tries to rap. Find FLAME's book Extra Nos: Discovering Grace outside Myself at books.cph.org/extra-nos. Follow Flame on Instagram (instagram.com/flame314), Facebook (facebook.com/Flame314), and YouTube youtube.com/@ExtraNosAcademy.Host Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California, and author of the book Come in, We are Closed, 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. Send him your questions at tyrelbramwell.com/contact. Find Pastor Bramwell's Winged Lion Studio videos at youtube.com/c/tyrelbramwell. Follow St. Mark's on Facebook and Instagram.

We learn from Martin Chemnitz about the eight varieties of tradition, speak with Rev. Marcus Williams about three pieces of advice he has for Lutherans who may be considering converting to Roman Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy, and Pastor Bramwell has a Canceled Christian Comment on what Vice President Kamala Harris said about the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Resources mentioned in this episode: Rev. Marcus Williams, “Confessional Lutherans Considering Rome or the East? Advice for Your Consideration” (YouTube)“Disillusioned: Why I Left the Eastern Orthodox Priesthood and Church” by Joshua Schooping (Amazon)Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions – A Reader’s Edition of the Book of Concord (CPH)“Augsburg and Constantinople: The Correspondence between Tubingen Theologians and Patriarch Jeremiah II of Constantinople on Augsburg Confession” by George Mastrantonis (Amazon)Chemnitz's Works, Examination of the Council of Trent Set, Vol 1-4 (CPH)Host Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California, and author of the book Come in, We are Closed, 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. Send him your questions at tyrelbramwell.com/contact. Find Pastor Bramwell's Winged Lion Studio videos at youtube.com/c/tyrelbramwell. Follow St. Mark's on Facebook and Instagram.

Pastor Bramwell sits down with T. Russel Hunter, the founder of Abolitionists Rising, to learn more about what an abortion abolitionist is and what the distinction is between them and advocates of the Pro-Life Movement.Resources mentioned in this episode:Abolitionists Rising: abolitionistsrising.comA Storm Comes Rolling Down the Plain: youtube.com/watch?v=VPu59scsBA8The Abolitionist Movie abolitionistmovie.comHost Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California, and author of the book Come in, We are Closed, 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. Send him your questions at tyrelbramwell.com/contact. Find Pastor Bramwell's Winged Lion Studio videos at youtube.com/c/tyrelbramwell. Follow St. Mark's on Facebook and Instagram.

Pope Francis approved Fiducia Supplicans allowing priests to bless same-sex couples. Is it a surprise that papal authority would be used for such evil? No. An examination of our Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope reminds us that we have always known of the pope’s antichristian ways. During the conversation, we’ll hear what Metropolitan Hilarion, Trent Horn, Brian Holdsworth, and an Africa Bishop have to say about the document. Plus, a listener wants to know about screens in the sanctuary. Links mentioned: Fiducia Supplicans: vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20231218_fiducia-supplicans_en.htmlTreatise of the Power and Primacy of the Pope: bookofconcord.org/power-and-primacyThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: bookshop.org/a/94255/9780064409421 The Benediction Option: bookshop.org/a/94255/9780735213302 Live Not by Lies: bookshop.org/a/94255/9780593541807 Host Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California, and author of the book Come in, We are Closed, 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. Send him your questions at tyrelbramwell.com/contact. Find Pastor Bramwell's Winged Lion Studio videos at youtube.com/c/tyrelbramwell. Follow St. Mark's on Facebook and Instagram.

How does the Law serve the Christian? Does the Gospel mean the Law is useless for believers? What does Galatians 5 and 6 say? What about article VI of Solid Declaration and the Bible verses cited in it? Good stuff for the comfort of our souls! Read the Solid Declaration at bookofconcord.org/solid-declaration/third-use-of-the-law.This program originally aired March 11, 2023.Host Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California, and author of the book Come in, We are Closed, 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. Send him your questions at stmarksferndale.com. You can find his videos at youtube.com/c/tyrelbramwell.

Dual Income, No Kids (DINKS) is the new term for married or cohabiting couples who choose selfishness over having kids. They flex financial freedom, but what are they actually boasting about? What does DINKitude say about the state of our culture?Host Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California, and author of the book Come in, We are Closed, 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. Send him your questions at tyrelbramwell.com/contact. Find Pastor Bramwell's Winged Lion Studio videos at youtube.com/c/tyrelbramwell. Follow St. Mark's on Facebook and Instagram.

The November 30, 2023, debate between Gov. DeSantis and Gov. Newsom revealed a lot about the differences between the Republican and Democrat party platforms. One difference is abortion and contraception. What did the governors say? What do you know about contraception? And what does it have to do with America before the 1960s? Host Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California, and author of the book Come in, We are Closed, 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. Send him your questions at tyrelbramwell.com/contact. Find Pastor Bramwell's Winged Lion Studio videos at youtube.com/c/tyrelbramwell. Follow St. Mark's on Facebook and Instagram.