Luther's Brew Brothers

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.

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

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.

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 and not ourselves.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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 beginning of the week). Make Jesus the center and not just a part of your life. Amen!

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? 

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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!

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.

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 revcurley@hotmail.com

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?".

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!

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.

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 of one losing salvation? We're taking it on. Thanks for listening!

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. 

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!

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. 

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.

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

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!

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 still have Epiphany to follow or as it's sometimes called "The Gentile Christmas".  It's 3 separate but connected seasons so Pastor Pat and Layman Dave are going to try and untangle these holidays from each other. Thanks for listening.

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!

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!