The Bookcase Behind Me with Pastor Brandon Warr
Theology. Books. Culture. Conversation.
Hosted by Pastor Brandon Warr, The Bookcases Behind Me brings Confessional Lutheran theology into dialogue with literature, culture, and the pressing questions of our time. Each episode blends solid biblical teaching with the exploration of classic and contemporary books, from the devotional works of Johann Gerhard to modern Christian fiction and cultural commentary.
This isn’t just another Christian podcast. Here, you’ll hear:
Confessional Lutheran theology—rooted in Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions.
Book discussions that range from timeless theological works to gripping pulp fiction and fantasy.
Cultural analysis on topics like Artificial Intelligence, art, beauty, vocation, and the challenges facing Christians in a digital age.
Practical encouragement for standing firm in Christ in a world full of shallow faith and empty stories.
Whether you’re a lifelong Lutheran, a seeker of truth, or simply curious about how faith interacts with literature and modern culture, this podcast equips you with clarity, conviction, and courage.
📚 Why “The Bookcases Behind Me”?
Because behind every conversation are the books, sermons, and stories that shape our faith and imagination. And through them, you’ll find connections that strengthen both heart and mind.
👉 Subscribe today and don’t miss an episode. New listeners can also download Pastor Warr’s free ebook Faith, Fiction, and the Fight by signing up for updates here: Substack.com/@bcwarr
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 82
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Ep. 62: 2nd Annual Synod and Colloquium Extravaganza
Pastor Warr reports from the 2022 Synod and Colloquium of the Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America to discuss various topics with the attendees such as...
Vocation with Pastor Handrich of Ho…
Ep 61: A Grab-bag of Local Customs and Pagan Cultures
On this Episode, Pastors Warr and Alvarez have a grab-bag episode discussing multiple topics including Local Customs in the Philippines, Lenten Practices, and Ancient Pagan Cultures.
Ep. 60: bookSHELF Special: For Filmore's Entertainment
Pastor Filmore Alvarez entertains himself on this bookSHELF by discussing Christian Liberty and Entertainment.
Ep. 59: The Curious Case of Infant Communion
Pastor Alvarez take the driver seat on this episode to act as questionnaire on a subject that makes Pastor Warr break out in hives. That subject is infant communion.
Ep. 58: bookSHELF Special on Home and Family Altars
Pastor Alvarez rides solo to talk about Home Altars and Family Altars because Pastor Warr had to attend to a late night D&D session with his family which resulted in feelings of drowsiness and upset …
Ep. 57: That's Just like...Your Pious Opinion, Man.
On this episode, the dudes Pastor Warr and Alvarez discuss opinions held by Christians that are neither mentioned nor forbidden in the Scriptures (Not just Semper Virgo!)
Ep. 56: BookSHELF Special: Adventures in the Frozen Wasteland
Introducing the BookSHELF Specials where Pastors Warr and Alvarez do not have time to record a full episode so, instead of skipping a week, they discuss an easy topic in a shorter time frame.
This ep…
Ep. 55: Bombarding Brandon (The Life and Times of Pastor Warr)
Pastor Alvarez takes over hosting duties in order to do a Birthday Bombardment of Pastor Brandon Warr. Laughs are had, tears are shed, everyone now lives with regret.
If you ever wanted to learn how …
Ep. 54: Sanctification in Romans 12 [Bible Class at St. Patrick Lutheran Church]
Text discussed is Romans 12:1-5
Recorded on the First Sunday after Epiphany, 2022 at St. Patrick Lutheran Church, Chipley, FL
Ep. 53: The Adolescence of Jesus
Today, Pastors Warr and Alvarez discuss the Gospel reading for the First Sunday after Epiphany. Seems simple right? Well, it goes off into a discussion on the Gnostic gospels, the Qu'ran and why ever…
Ep. 52: Wearing Pink during Advent while Calendars are on a Wreath with Christkind
This episode focuses on some well-known and not so well know Advent traditions in the Church and in the Home. What is up with Germans and the Christ Child? Where did the Advent Wreath come from? Why …
Ep. 51: SERMON SPECIAL for Trinity 26 by Pastor Brandon Warr (Matthew 25:31-46)
Ep. 50: The Office of the Keys and Church Discipline [Ft. the Rt. Rev. James Heiser]
It's a JUMBO celebration for our 50th Episode as we welcome the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America-the Rt. Rev. James Heiser- to discuss Church Discipline and the Office of t…
Ep. 49: Death at a Funeral [Ft. Pastor Dan Mensing and Layman Jacob Glass]
In a BCBM First, we have 2 GUESTS to tackle the topic of funerals, death and burial of the body. Pastor Dan Mensing (Faith Lutheran, Tigard, OR) as well as Layman Jacob Glass (St. Patrick, Chipley, F…
Ep. 48: St. Ignatius of Antioch (NOT Loyola)
In this Episode, Pastors Warr and Alvarez discuss the good Ignatius, not the bald one who was a counter-reformation hack fraud from Loyola. St. Ignatius of Antioch is worth remembering and studying f…
Ep. 46: Angels
In honor of the Festival of St. Michael and All Angels, Pastor Warr and Alvarez discuss biblical Angels, some misconceptions of Angels and how these heavenly hosts point us to the Great Salvation fou…
Ep. 45: Christians in the Military [ft. Jonathan]
Jonathan, the illustrious Kuster of St. Mary's, joins Pastors Warr and Alvarez to discuss Christians in the Military. This will be the last show (for a while) that Jonathan will guest on because... s…
Ep. 44: Do we Identify as "Lutheran" and, of so, why?
Pastors Warr and Alvarez muse on the term 'Lutheran' and why we are stuck with a not so stellar name for our Church and Confession. Why are we called 'Lutheran' and what does it mean? Is it a term wo…
Ep. 43: SERMON SPECIAL! Pastor Alvarez on Matt. 6:24-34
The official start to our Sermon Special series, Pastor Alvarez preaches to St. Mary's Lutheran Mission in Singapore on the Gospel reading for the 15th Sunday after Trinity.