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Send us Fan Mail  Islam is one of the three major world religions. And it is growing rapidly, but there are major logical inconsistencies with this worldview. We unpack this today and more in the latest episode of the Caffeinated Christian. Islamic Dilemma Notes *If you’re watching on YouTube a surprise cameo shows up at 59:50!  Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we're pulling out a classic episode from April of 2022 where we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Jim Denison on his new book The Coming Tsunami. Denison is an author, speaker and the CEO of Dallas Dallas-based Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content from DenisonForum.org , First15.org , ChristianParenting.org...

Send us Fan Mail This month, another influential voice in the Christian world publicly confessed to a moral failure. The public revelation of a fall among Christian leaders is all but too common these days. And too often, we compare the perfect character of Christ against the imperfect character of Christians. Today, Mike and Ryan explore better ways for us to respond to unsettling and distressing...

Send us Fan Mail We've ended our holiday season, but it's not far removed from our imagination. Some of us still have our Christmas trees up! It's always wise, especially when we're on the heels of a big holiday like Christmas, to reflect on why we do what we do. Today, Ryan and Mike tackle a long-celebrated tradition among families and ask whether or not it's wise for Chr...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we pull out a classic episode where we listen to Jac Marino's testimony on her life in the Occult, the New Age, and addiction, and how God delivered her through it. We also talk about what the church can do to reach people in the Occult and the New Age.  After being saved out of a past of addiction, the New Age, and the Occult, Jac Marino now shares her journey from de...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus warned that life doesn't consist in the abundance of possessions - yet we're bombarded with 4,000-10,000 ads daily telling us otherwise. This Christmas, what if we chose simplicity over accumulation and discovered that our deepest desires are satisfied not by what we can buy, but by the One we can receive? What if the secret to a truly joyful Christmas isn't f...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Caffeinated Listeners! We had some unforeseen events take place that delayed releasing a new episode. But not to worry. We are drawing from our classic archive again. Enjoy this conversation from four years ago, where the guys sat down with the author of We Will Not Be Silenced , Dr. Erwin Lutzer. The book does a great job of examining the origins of the cultural rot that has...

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re revisiting a classic episode where the guys sit down with Pastor Scott Lackey. He is the Pastor and founder of New Story Church in Buffalo NY. Scott is also the author of the book Journey into Greater Concern.  Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan Mail Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and tis the season where we're told to be thankful. Gratitude is a spiritual discipline for all Christians that we ought to always practice, and for many, we can find something in our past and present to anchor our gratitude in. But others of us have really difficult lives, or live in parts of the world where all we know is mistreatmen...

Send us Fan Mail Social media gives us the news we want, but it doesn’t always give us the news we need. Today, we’re looking at a story that you may not have heard about. If you have heard about it, chances are, you’re not getting accurate information. Brothers and sisters in Christ are being killed by the thousands, but the country’s government and mainstream media outlets are framing it as some...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Mike and Ryan discuss the idea of the renewal of the mind. If you're a Christian, you've heard or read verses that call believers to be transformed by the renewing of their mind or to think on things that are good, noble, and worthy of praise. That's all well and good. But how do we do that practically? Listen and find out!  Support the...

Send us Fan Mail Things have been shaking in the church world recently, from the restoration of pastors to false resignations of college presidents. Mike and Ryan are discussing  some of the month’s biggest breaking stories in the Christian world and asking, “What is God showing us through all of this?” Grab your mug and join the conversation. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're revisiting a classic episode where the guys sit down with Jim Walton from The 3rd Choice to talk about the Bible. Jim walks us through the Bible's trustworthiness, why certain books are or aren't in the Bible and more! Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan Mail It looks like faith. It sounds like hope. But what if this common theology celebrated in the church is something else entirely? It promises health, wealth, and happiness—but offers a counterfeit gospel that dethrones Christ. Join us as we trace the history of this movement, expose its modern preachers, and open Scripture to see why this ideology is more antichrist than Christian....

Send us Fan Mail Studies estimate between 4,000-7000 churches are closing in America annually. This startling trend should encourage church leaders to get an honest assessment of how well their church is positioned to reach their neighborhood. This has been on Pastor Mike's heart, and today, Dr Ryan sits down and interviews Mike about a step churches can take towards future health and vitalit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into two topics making their rounds on the internet: the continued conversation around Charlie Kirk and the failed rapture prophecy proclaimed by Brother Joshua for September 23–24, 2025. We explore Kirk’s lasting impact, the ripple effects of his death on churches across the nation, and how fear, faith, and false hope collide when apocalyptic predictions...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we get into some of the heated comments that came from a previous episode. We also take some time to address the videos and blogs of a Youtube Bible teacher. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan Mail On this classic episode the guys are talking apologetics with Greg Koukl. Koukl is the founder and president of Stand to Reason. He has his Master in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics and a Masters in Christian Apologetics. Mr. Koukl has also spoken at more than 88 colleges in the U.S. and abroad and has hosted his own radio call in show for over 30 years. Please go to str.org to...

Send us Fan Mail Today we revisit a classic episode where Mike and Ryan sit down with Pastor Doug Bursch. Bursch is the author of ‘Posting Peace: Why social media divides us and what we can do about it.’ It the digital landscape we inhabit, we thought this was a beneficial episode to bring out of the archives for you to enjoy and be challenged by. This episode originally published on June 6th, 202...

Send us Fan Mail The nation is reeling from the tragic and brutal assasination of conservative author and political activist Charlie Kirk. It's no surprise that he was a very outspoken and polarizing figure. Kirk spent much of his time on college campuses debating the ideologies and worldviews that have captured today's youth. But this moment is much bigger than Kirk's death. It act...

Send us Fan Mail Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world, with deep historical, cultural, and spiritual influence. But what does Islam actually teach? How does it differ from Christianity? And why should Christians pay attention to its rapid global rise? In this episode, we walk through the basic beliefs of Islam—its view of God, prophets, Scripture, and salvation—while also discussing...

Send us Fan Mail Today we tackle a long-standing theological debate. During communion, what happens to the elements? Do they change their substance, becoming the literal body and blood of Jesus? Or are these symbols in which we call to remembrance the sacrificial death of Jesus? Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan Mail The sister of a prominent leader in the evangelical church spoke out about verified SA allegations against him during a sermon preached earlier this month. It’s one of the most spiritually abusive and unhinged sermons you’ll ever hear. This is emblematic of cover up culture in the charismatic church. It’s something that needs to end, so we’re calling it out in today’s episode. Sup...

Send us Fan Mail James Dobson died on August 21st 2025. Like anyone who carried a great notoriety in the Christian world, Dobson had his fans as well as his critics. Truth is, if you grew up in the evangelical world, even if you didn’t know him by name, you were likely influenced by Dobson’s teachings. Today on this emergency episode of TCC we look back on his life, his legacy and how we should re...

Send us Fan Mail From overblown headlines to fear-driven narratives, Christians are inundated with half truths and outright lies from all directions. Social media has become an incubator for anger, suspicion and fear. We explore why believers must be people of discernment, integrity, and hope in the way we consume and share information in the age of outrage and offense. We also discuss practical w...