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Jesus and Pilate Square Off

Episode 33

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Jesus and Pilate square off and the banter is worthy of Hollywood writing. In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke marvel at the back-and-forth between these two, and the level of respect (and even courtesy) they show – starkly contrasted with the cries of “crucify him” coming from the Jews.

In the Backwards Life, things get political!

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High Priestly Prayer and Jesus’ Arrest

Episode 32

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Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke finish off the High Priestly Prayer, and jump into the account of Jesus’ arrest. Name calling and incompetent violence ensues.

In the backwards life segment, they address the subject of Christians boycotting businesses.

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The Theology of the Cross

Episode 31

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Pastor Brown does a deep-dive on the theology of the cross. What is it? How can it help us when we’re down? What does Jesus’ death and resurrection teach us about our own impending demise and renewal?

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How Not to Goof with the Word of God

Episode 30

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In this episode Jeff Goldblum, er, I mean, Pastor Eric Brown, lays out how scriptural interpretation is rightly done.

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Philemon: An Overwhelmingly Encouraging Book

Episode 29

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In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown goes on a solo tour to tackle the book of Philemon. He addresses the reasons it is such an overwhelmingly encouraging book, and recounts why it holds a special place in his heart.

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Jesus’ Upcoming Departure and The Coming of the Holy Spirit

Episode 27

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In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke discuss Jesus’ upcoming departure, and what is means that the Holy Spirit is coming. Deep wells here, to be sure; much deeper than the sleep you get when you fall asleep in church… like Pastor and Thomas did.

In the Backwards Life segment, Pastor and Thomas approach the historically controversial idea of Christians dancing.

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Christian Life – Not a Walk in the Garden

Episode 26

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In this episode Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke discuss the conversation between the disciples and Jesus on the way to the garden. It is becoming evident through Jesus’ words that a Christian life is not, well, a walk in the garden. Also, Pastor has a new mic! …And Thomas’ mic cord apparently has a short in it. Improvement? You decide!

In the Backwards Life segment, Thomas asks Pastor to exposit on Christian organizations that are into home-building.

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I AM the Vine

Episode 25

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In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke go deep on the Holy Spirit. Then, they examine Jesus’ next “I AM” statement—where he compares himself to a vine, and the disciples to branches who bear fruit. Speaking of, tune in to find out why Pastor says blackberries are the official Lutheran fruit, and how it relates to how we show love to our neighbors.

In the Backwards Life segment, the guys bring a backwards of approach of the vocation of “student”.

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The High Priestly Prayer

Episode 28

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In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke discuss Jesus’ ongoing pre-cruxifiction briefing of the disciples, with the aim that they remember that peace and joy are going to be the ultimate outcome (an important lesson even for us as we age, to be sure). Then they jump into the high priestly prayer, where Jesus goes to the Father on behalf of his friends.

In the Backwards Life segment, Pastor and Thomas tackle the subject of giving to the poor.

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John Chapter 14

Episode 24

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In this episode, Pastor Eric Brown and Thomas Lemke launch into John chapter 14. They begin by discussing where Jesus is going, and the nature of his relationship with the Father, all while taking on the next I AM statement: “I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”. Then they tackle the gift that is forgiveness, and the matter of why “I want a pony in Jesus’ name” is not a prayer that God can have his arm twisted to grant in light of verses 13 & 14. Lastly, the Holy Spirit makes an appearance in the text.

In the Backwards Life segment, the subject of alcohol and drunkenness is on the table.

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