Why do Christians go to church?

Is it for community? Routine? Tradition? A good message? Or something else?

In this episode of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and FLAME walk through the most common reasons people give for going to church—and then contrast them with the biblical reasons Scripture actually gives. From consumer-driven answers to Christ-centered truth, we make the case that church is not about what we bring, but about what God gives: His Word and Sacraments, His forgiveness, His gifts for sinner/saints.

If you’ve ever asked “Do I really need to go to church?”—this one’s for you.

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Is Christmas pagan?
Is it man-made?
Or is it something far better?

On this installment of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and I engage the claims often made about Christmas—especially the accusation that it’s pagan or merely a human tradition. We respond negatively by showing what Christmas is not, and positively by confessing what Christmas is.

We interact with a video by R. L. Solberg, author, theologian, and professor based in Nashville, who addresses and debunks common myths surrounding Christmas.

We also engage a clip from Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, on the true meaning of Christmas.

Christmas is not about syncretism, cultural compromise, or vague spirituality.
Christmas is about God in the flesh—Jesus Christ—coming to forgive sins, rescue sinners, and dwell with His people (Matt. 1:21; John 1:14; Gal. 4:4–5).

This is not sentimentality.
This is confession.

🎄 Christ for you.
Here are the two videos we reacted to in full:

R. L. Solberg's video: https://youtu.be/gri0qGHLgh4

President Matt. Harrison's video: https://youtu.be/8m9RCbNTv3A

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In this episode of our podcast, Lex Lutheran and I (FLAME) are joined by Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller to dive into the controversial topic of generational curses. We tackle the question: has Jesus truly broken every curse, or do some still linger? We're reacting to a video by Abednego Lufile and Kevin L.A. Ewing, who argue that while Jesus has indeed granted us forgiveness of sins, certain temporal curses—like sickness or generational struggles—remain because of "open spiritual doors" from ancestral sins. We confront this claim from a Confessional Lutheran perspective, clarifying the difference between law and gospel and reaffirming the historic Christian teaching on sanctification. Tune in for a thoughtful, gospel-centered discussion!

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