The Truth Barista

Dr. Jay (The Truth Barista) and Amazing Larry begin an outstanding series on Bible prophecy. They begin by tackling the problem of Preterism, the belief that End Time prophecies were fulfilled in A.D. 70 during the Roman army’s destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The...

"Thou shalt not covet." Do not covet is a remarkable final commandment. It is the only commandment that addresses internal thoughts and feelings, not focusing on outward action. Coveting is wanting what someone else has, and it can actually be or a bad thing. Check out this challenging topic! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Tho...

"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.”  You shall not give false witness against your neighbor. What does it mean to give false witness as the 9th commandment forbids? The core of this command is to establish Truth, and is deeply linked to God Himself. Join Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry as they dig deep into this vital command. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighB...

“Thou shalt not steal.” Simply put, God’s people are to not take anything that does not belong to them. But when you dig down into the many applications, you’ll be amazed how often people violate this command! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube C...

Sadly, stealing is all too common in our society. Whether it’s as egregious as the outrageous millions stolen on governmental levels, or as small as taking office supplies without permission. The 8th Commandment, “You shall not steal,” is about not taking something that doesn’t belong to you, and it involves a lot more than you think. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry,...

The 6th Commandment is “You shall not murder.” Sounds reasonable and easy, right? Wrong. Jesus taught this command at a heart level, which makes it much more difficult. Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry discuss the wide-reaching implications of this often-misunderstood command. Could YOU be convicted of murder? Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the...

The 5th Commandment is “Honor your father and your mother.” Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry unpack this command that is so crucial for a healthy society. But what if your parents aren’t worthy of honor because of their behavior or faulty parenting? What are the child’s responsibilities toward their parents? Why does this command affect society? Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Minis...

“God’s Perfect Rest – The Sabbath.” What does it mean to remember (Exodus 20:8) and observe (Deuteronomy 5:12) the Sabbath? It’s more than a day off from work. It’s a day to remember your Creator and God’s word reveals what it means to rest. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check...

“Misusing God’s Name.” How do we misuse God’s name? Many believe it has to do with swearing. But at its core, when we claim to be His people, but fail to live His ways, accidentally or deliberately, we misrepresent Him to the world. This Commandment goes far beyond a simple cuss word. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Bl...

“There Is An ‘I’ in idolatry.” We think that idolatry is something only pagan cultures practice. But idolatry has permeated human cultures since creation, and many people, including Christians, struggle with it. Why? Because idolatry springs from our focus on self. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Tr...

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry begin their foray into the 10 Commandments with the foundational Command … acknowledging that God exists. Therefore, obedience is Job Number One. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

What are the Ten Commandments? Why are they so important for not just Jesus-followers, but the whole of humanity? Dr. Jay, the Truth Barista, and Amazing Larry begin a new series on “Living in the 10 – Living life God’s way.” Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Tr...

Ever hear of a man in the Bible named Ehud? In Judges 3, he was one of Israel’s earliest judges. People often think only strong people can do great things. Not Ehud! As a left-handed bureaucrat, He proves that God uses Weak People to do Great Things. Imagine what God can do with you! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blo...

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry continue their deep dive into why women are leaving the church. Using Genesis, they discuss “How did God originally design men and women to function together? How does that initial design inform how women can function in the Christian community?” Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out...

Generally speaking, there are some surveys that reveal that women are checking out of congregational life. Why is that? Dr. Jay (the Truth Barista) and Amazing Larry begin an honest and challenging discussion about this very important issue of our day. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista B...

In this episode, Amazing Larry slings some great questions at Dr. Jay Christianson about a selection of scriptures. Yup, it’s time for “Stump the Truth Barista!” Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Why are the sins of so many leaders in contemporary Christian churches and ministries being exposed today? Well known leaders are falling right and left. Dr. Jay presents a fascinating take on this as the Lord purifying and preparing His people, especially those who strive to live close to the Spirit, i.e., the Spirit-filled movement. “Close to the Spirit, First to the Flame.” Frothy Thoughts with...

Oh, Dr. Jay and Amazing Lary aren’t done with the Sons of God (wicked spiritual beings) who produced the giants of Genesis 6 in the days of Noah. Will there be a resurgence of this type of wicked supernatural activity in the End Times which Jesus said would be like the Days of Noah? While this would be catastrophic, we’ll have to wait and see. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam...

And now, Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry dive into some fascinating and very bizarre background to the Bible’s revelation on the End Times as it relates to the Days of Noah. Buckle your seatbelts! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Larry launch into a new look at the End Times, a time which Jesus describes as paralleling the “Days of Noah.” In this episode, Dr. Jay shares four indisputable signs that have already taken place that indicate the nearness of Jesus’ return, quite possibly in our generation. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts...

In the previous episode, Dr. Jay unwrapped the meaning behind the High Priestly Blessing from his own study. In this episode, Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry discuss the same blessing from the Jewish perspective. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Chan...

Dr. Jay unwraps a very familiar part of mainline and messianic worship services – the High Priestly Blessing, also known as Aaron’s Blessing from Numbers 6:22-27. The depth of this three-part blessing is profound. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTu...

How do we survive the strong storms of life? Learn from the oak and palm trees. Dr. Jay shares a wonderful spiritual truth from his first experience of a hurricane in Florida. Are your roots deep? Are you flexible? Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouT...

God’s word is amazing! Dr. Jay shares a moment of Holy Spirit-led inspiration that took him on an amazing journey through the “3:16s.” Granted the Bible’s chapter and verse numbering were by people, but it’s stunning how God uses even that to reveal truth! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Baris...

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry continue their dive into Biblical discipleship. Okay, so you’ve committed yourself to Jesus. Then why do you claim to follow Jesus, but don’t do what He says? Are you a Practical Atheist? Or a Country Club Christian? Or a Ritual Religionist? Get ready to be rocked! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoug...