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 42: Abortion, Texas Law and the Schadenfreude of BCBM
On this Episode, the audience listens to the Schadenfreude of Pastors Warr and Alvarez trying to do a new segment of BCBM. This new segment involves reacting to the Left's insane take on Abortion and…
Ep. 41: Interview with the Seminarian [Ft. Ben Henson]
The title says it all! Pastors Warr and Alvarez discuss the life of a Seminarian with Ben Henson who is currently preparing for the Ministry at St. Ignatius Lutheran Theological Seminary. If you are …
Ep. 40: Complaints and Clichés
On this Episode, Pastors Warr and Alvarez air some grievances about Clichés and complaints they often experience as Lutherans.
Ep. 39: Bergoglio has BerGone off on TLM [Ft. Jonathan]
In this episode, Pastors Warr and Alvarez are joined by frequent guest Jonathan, Kuster of St.. Mary's, discussing the MOTU PROPRIO TRADITIONIS CUSTODES and why it matters for Lutherans. Has the Pope…
Ep. 38: Church Buildings...Again...
This is Part Deux of Pastors Warr and Alvarez discussion on Church Buildings. This time around they are conversing about the Exterior of the Church Building and what certain traditions mean. Obligato…
Ep. 37: Against Markan Priority: A Crash Course
On this episode, Pastor Warr rides solo as he embodies the Crazy Charlie meme to explain his research and theories regarding Markan priority while constantly mispronouncing both Markan and Matthean p…
Ep. 36: Church Buildings
Buildings. Buildings? Yes, we are discussing the types of Church Buildings and it is more fun then you may first assume. From Chapels to Cathedrals, why do we have these names for different types of …
Ep. 35: Another Episode on Prayer [Ft. Jonathan]
Pastor Alvarez rides solo once again to interview Jonathan, layman and Kuster for St Mary's, to discuss prayer in this follow-up to our Rogation episode.
EP. 34: The Errors of Dispensationalism [St. Patrick Lutheran Church Bible Class]
This week, we are raptured to St. Patrick Lutheran Church in Chipley FL during their Sunday Morning Bible Class to discuss the errors of Dispensationalism.
Ep 33: On the Athanasian Creed
On this Episode, Pastors Warr and Alvarez examine the Athanasian Creed in Preparation for Trinity Sunday!
Ep. 31: The Rogation Days and Prayer
Today we discuss Rogationtide. What is it? Why is it? When is it? And what are the connection between Rogation Days and Prayer? This one is for all you Lutheran Trads out there to pick up on this obs…
Ep. 30: Online Communion PART DEUX [Ft. Ps. Joshua Sullivan of ATP]
Since the topic has come back, like a drunken old hag that won't leave you alone, Pastors Warr and Alvarez have invited Pastor Joshua Sullivan to slay the beast of ONLINE COMMUNION once and for all!!…
Ep. 29: Follow Up to 2021 Synod and Colloquium of the ELDoNA
This week, Pastor Warr becomes the guest as Pastor Alvarez grills him on the juicy details of the papers and presentations at the 2021 Colloquium of the Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America.
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Ep. 28: BCBM Special Edition: 2021 Synod and Colloquium
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Ep. 27: Images in the Church and Passiontide
Pastors Warr and Alvarez discuss images in the Church and if this is a form of idolatry or having a graven image. From there, the conversation transitions to Passiontide and the veiling of images dur…
Ep. 26: Christian Dating
Pastors Warr and Alvarez are joined by Pastor Dan Mensing to discuss Christian Dating and how to remain Chaste while finding a Christian spouse.
All clips used fall under fair use and are for criti…
Ep. 25: Lent is NOT Pagan
Pastors Warr and Alvarez tackle the topic of Lent and why it is NOT Pagan and why YOU should observe it!
All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parody. Seriously, why else woul…
Ep. 24: The Liturgy [Pt. 2] ft. Pastor Paul Rydecki
On this Episode, Pastor Rydecki joins us for our Part Deux of the Deep dive into the Liturgy as we wrap up the service of the Word.
All clips used fall under fair use and are for critique and parod…
Ep. 23: Back Pain for Lent
This episode is a first for BCBM as Pastor Filnore Alvarez goes solo after a back injury leave Pastor Warr unable to participate. What will Pastor Fil get himself into with all this free reign? Well,…