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Luther's Brew Brothers

by Pastor Pat & Layman Dave

Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk all things culture and theology from a Lutheran perspective.

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  1. Original Sin Made Me Do It

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk original sin and how it compares and contrasts from actual sin. Some call it ancestral or inherited sin from Adam and Eve.

  2. Simul Justus et Peccator - Simultaneously Saint and Sinner

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk about how we can be both saint and sinner at the same time. A paradox by human reasoning, but is declared by God because of the finished work of our Lord Jesus Christ for us.

  3. Lutheran confessional vs. missional. Two camps?

    Pastor Pat and layman Dave talk about the upcoming LCMS convention and how divided the LCMS is in doctrine and practice. Confessional vs. missional has the potential to divide the synod. Can we find the right way in the scriptures?

  4. Commerce Metaphors - Understanding the Fullness of the Gospel

    In this conversation, Pastor Pat and Layman Dave discuss the book 'Just Words' by Jacob A. O. Preus, focusing on the metaphors used to understand the gospel. They explore themes such as ransom, redemption, and the significance of these concepts in modern contexts. The discussion emphasizes the...

  5. John the Baptist of Elijah?

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk abiut the ministry of John the Baptist and his making strait paths for our Lord Jesus.

  6. Martin Luther on Angels and Demons

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave explore what Martin Luther had to say about angels and demons.

  7. Called by Jesus

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk about the call process for how Pastors are or "should be" called in the service of Christ.

  8. Repentance again, and again, and again, and again...

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk repentance with Lent on the horizon. Let's get ready to spend some time in front of the mirror of the law as we wait for Easter morning.

  9. Advent Waiting

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave discuss Christ's future Advent as we eagerly await His return to take us home.

  10. What is My Motivation for Meeting Together at Church?

    As we approach Reformation day, pastor Pat and layman Dave talk about the reasons people are members of a church and what motivates why they gather. What is the only reason to gather? Spoiler alert: To sit at the feet of Jesus and gather around the Word of God of course!

  11. Welcome to the House of Pain

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave look at different aspects of pain in our earthly life and if either self inflicted or as a cause of living in a sinful world, we Christian's can embrace pain as we hope in Christ for the resurrection day promise of God.

  12. Christians and Dual Citizenship

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk about our citizenship in heaven and on earth. How should we view our dual citizenship and how invested in this world should we be?

  13. Gospel Reductionism in the Leaven

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk about how Gospel Reductionism has worked its way into the church of our time an the need to preserve the whole council of God.

  14. Epiphany - God In Man Made Manifest

    Pastor Pat and layman Dave talk Jesus manifesting His glory in the season of Epiphany.

  15. Pastors and Elders

    We have a guest Pastor on this episode. Pastor Marcus along with Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk about the role of Elders in the Church and how they can aid the Pastor in caring for God's people.

  16. Our Supervisor From Galilee is Watching

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave take on sloth, laziness, idleness, apathy, or however you define the sin of selfishness. We see it in our workplaces, churches, and the world. We discuss the need to be in the "business" of loving our neighbors in all our callings the Lord has given us by serving them…

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  17. Fires, Floods, and Heat... O My!

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave chat about the book of Revelation from a Lutheran perspective and how it is meant as a message of hope to Christ's Church of all times and places.

  18. Postmodernism - Tearing Down the Foundations

    Psalm 11:3, "When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?" Pastor Pat and Layman Dave discuss the 1994 book, "Postmodernism Times - A Christian Guide to Contemporary Thought and Culture" and how this almost 30 year old book predicted the world's current culture.

  19. Four Easter Sundays and a Funeral

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk post Easter gospel accounts in the midst of funeral arrangements and how Lutherans lift up Christ and His cross in death of our loved ones.

  20. Sin and Lent

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk original sin, the 10 commandments and our day to day sin and what Lent has to do with it.

  21. Light From Heaven Has Come

    In this Epiphany episode, Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk about light from heaven; Jesus the light of the world and His mission to save sinners.

  22. Advent Venting About Christmas Coming Too Early

    Does Christmas seem to come earlier and earlier every year. When you see Christmas and Halloween decorations up at the same time, do you scratch your head? Slow down and wait with us during the season of Advent as we properly prepare for Christmas to come in all of its joy.

  23. Reformation... A Lutheran Holiday

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave kick around Reformation Day and how God used Martin Luther to restore the Gospel to the Church. Enjoy!

  24. Discipleship... Not Just Membership

    Pastor Pat and Laymen Dave talk about what it means to be a disciple (follower) of Christ and not just a member of a church. The world will try to tell us, "You have time for Church at the end of the week". We say that you have time for Christ and his Church everyday and especially on Sunday (The...

  25. The End of the End?

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk end times. We've been in the end times since from the cross Jesus said, "It is finished", but is this the end of the end?

  26. Easter Changes Everything

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave discuss 1 Corinthians 15 in light of Easter. Because Jesus rose from the dead, our faith is not in vain.

  27. Not So Fast

    Pastor Pat and Laymen Dave talk about fasting or not during Lent.

  28. What Does Love Got To Do With It Anyway?

    For Valentine's Day, Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk about what the world's idea of love is and what God's Word says about love. Spoiler alert... It's all about Jesus.

  29. For to us a Child is Born, to us a Son is Given

    Advent, Christmas and Epiphany... Pastor Pat and Layman Dave consider these 3 seasons as God's promise fulfilled in Christ Jesus for us.

  30. A Hostile World Against the Eternal Word

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave discuss about talking about Jesus in our world hostile to God's Word. Saying God is love won't get you into trouble, but talking about God's law and how Jesus saves from sins are sure to get you shunned by secular society.

  31. Calling All Pastors

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk about the call process for Pastors in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the duties and responsibilities of a Pastor.

  32. Baptism, Hell and Forgiveness For All?

    After being away for a few months, Pastor Pat and Layman Dave are back talking without a net today. We cover infant baptism, who sends who to hell and the forgiveness of sins for all without believing in Universalism.

  33. Christ Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave share our Easter joy because we know the tomb is empty. Jesus lives and because he lives, you may have life in His name.

  34. St. Patrick Trinity Talk

    St. Pastor Pat and St. Layman Dave (Saints only through our Lord Jesus Christ) talk about the doctrine of the Trinity for St. Patricks day. Enjoy!

  35. Happy Lent?

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave look at the Christian season of Lent and discuss about how melancholy Lent should be. Can we find joy? Thanks for listening.

  36. Christian Art

    Pastor Pat has a new booklet that includes Christian art and a companion bible study for each art piece. We discuss the art and meaning behind each piece. Enjoy! If you want to purchase the booklet, please send an email to [email protected]

  37. Ghosts, Demons or My Imagination?

    On our one year anniversary, Pastor Pat and Layman Dave revisit ghosts, demons, Luther legends and personal experiences that have us asking, "Was that supernatural or just my imagination?".

  38. Politics and Religion... Go Ahead and Talk

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk politics and religion with our upcoming election looming and how Christians should look at politics and voting through the lens of the the kingdom on the left (the World) and the kingdom on the right (the Church). Enjoy!

  39. Adiaphora - Things Neither Commanded Nor Forbidden

    In this episode Pastor Pat and Layman Dave explore differences in practices in our LCMS Lutheran congregations and how customs that are not necessary unto salvation get in the way of of our unity as the body of Christ.

  40. Once Saved Always Saved? Not so fast.

    Welcome to Luther’s Brew Brothers with Pastor Pat and Layman Dave. We’re talking today about one of the 5 points of Calvinism often referred to as "Perseverance of the Saints" or "Preservation of the Saints" or commonly as "Once Saved Always Saved". What do Lutherans believe about the possibility...

  41. Answer Me The Law Three?

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave discuss what Lutherans term, "Third Use of The Law" and how God's law is helpful for Christians while also believing that Christ fulfilled the law on our behalf.

  42. Church - Hospital or Hospice?

    Does the Church exist to help Christians live well or die well? Pastor Pat and Layman Dave discuss this especially relevant topic in the light of the current pandemic. Thanks for listening!

  43. Communion Essential, Jesus Present

    In this special episode of Luther's Brew Brothers, Pastor Pat delivers his Maundy Thursday Homily and we discuss the institution of Holy Communion and the evolving communion practices in this current COVID-19 pandemic.

  44. COVID-19 Survival Kit

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave explore the fear and panic of the human condition in this Corona Virus pandemic. Do not fear! God is with us and for us in the incarnation of Jesus (God became human). Repent(turn from sin) and believe the good news of his death and resurrection to save sinners.

  45. Lenten Repentance

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave discuss how Christians should look at repentance and contrition in the season of Lent.

  46. Life is Beautiful

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk about the beauty of life with the backdrop of Life Sunday in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the March For Life in Washington D.C. Thanks for listening!

  47. What Holiday is it Anyway?

    CHRISTMAS IS HERE! Slow down... We need to prepare! How do we do that? In Advent we prepare for Jesus to come and we need to take a long look at why he had to come. And don't throw out Christmas so quickly like all of your torn off wrapping paper. Christmas is just getting started. But wait, we...

  48. Gobble n' Squabble

    Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk turkey about the Thanksgiving holiday and how spending time with family makes or more often breaks it. Keeping Christ Jesus in focus and giving all thanks to God is the key. Happy Thanksgiving!

  49. We're Not Afraid of No Ghosts

    In our first ever podcast, Pastor Pat and Layman Dave discuss what the Bible has to say about ghosts and things that go bump in the night. From a Lutheran Christian perspective, we're two guys drinking beer and talking theology. Enjoy!

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Pastor Pat and Layman Dave talk all things culture and theology from a Lutheran perspective.

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