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Send us Fan Mail The pressure on high school graduates today is immense. The future looms large with a thousand unknowns: "What am I going to do with my life?" "Who will I marry?" "Should I go to college?" "How do I even function as an adult?" For students raised in Christian homes, these questions shouldn’t be left to guesswork. They should be rooted in som...

Send us Fan Mail The cultural landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Politically. Socially. Morally. But are Christians properly equipped to meet this cultural moment with the gospel? We had the honor of sitting down with Dan Trippie who is working on a new project that will help believers do just that. Find more of Dan's work at dantrippie.com . The website for the Center for Ch...

Send us Fan Mail On this classic episode of The Caffeinated Christian, we sat down with singer and songwriter Jesslyn McCutcheon to talk about mental health. She started writing at age 23 after she was homebound for two years due to severe depression. We had a great conversation with Jesslyn and are thankful for her testimony. If you would like to see more from Jesslyn go to  jesslynmccutcheonmusi...

Send us Fan Mail Today, the guys break down the theology of a message preached at a local church in Bellevue, WA. The title of said message is "What if God worships us?" We think you know our answer to the question, but we break down the biblical, logical, and historical reasons why this message doesn't adhere to sound theology.   Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCaffeinatedChrist...

Send us Fan Mail  Should churches be sending payment notices to members for not giving enough? In this episode of The Caffeinated Christian, we react to a viral video where a woman shares how her church tried to guilt her into giving We break down the biblical perspective on giving, explore what Scripture says about generosity (hint: it’s supposed to be cheerful, not forced), and discuss how churc...

Send us Fan Mail The entire Christian faith rests on whether or not a single moment in human history actually took place: The resurrection of Jesus Christ.  But is it historical fact or fiction?   Mike and Ryan discuss. Watch Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan Mail One of the common barriers for many people is whether the manuscripts of the gospels are, in fact, reliable sources of Jesus' life. So...are they? Let's discuss! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCaffeinatedChristian Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan Mail Originally recorded at Centerpointe Community Church during the "Vertical Marriage" series:  We live in a culture that craves intimacy, yet it also holds a distorted view of what fosters that intimacy. Pastor Mike sits down with Pastors Joe Giebel and Jeff Hackett as all three respond to questions submitted by the congregation about intimacy. Watch on Youtube: https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail Christian belief and thought are shifting away from the center of culture. We see this as more and more people are leaving the church–in fact, according to the book “The Great De-Churching” by Jim Davis and Michael Graham, 40 million people who used to faithfully attend a local church no longer do. Many have left because they believe Christianity has lost intellectual credibility....

Send us Fan Mail Today we pull out another classic episode from the archives. We are looking at the opposite perspective of our classic episode from last month: the Egalitarian view. This view which believes men and women should hold equal roles in the church. To unpack that for us is Pastor Robert Wiesner. Pastor Robert is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, he has published in the Westmin...

Send us Fan Mail Who is Jesus? Really? Ever since he walked the earth, his identity and priorities have been the subject of countless debates among scholars, thought leaders, and your average armchair theologian. The thing is, it's remarkably easy to form Jesus into an image that looks a lot like...well...us. One version of Jesus that's gained a lot of traction in our culture today is th...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode Dr Ed Uszynski joins Mike and Ryan to discuss how Christians best navigate the complexities of race relations. So much of our opinions on race have been informed by the culture rather than the countercultural kingdom ethic of Jesus. In his book “Untangling Critical Race Theory” Ed wades into the most controversial talking points around the race conversation....

Send us Fan Mail Whether we like it or not, Donald Trump is now officially the 47th president of the United States. And on this week's episode, the guys react to President Trump's Inauguration address and share their concerns. No matter what side of the political aisle you're on, if you follow Jesus, we think this is worth your time. Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtu.b...

Send us Fan Mail Today we revisit a classic episode (1 of 2) that answers the question "Should women be able to be Pastors?" Our guest is Melissa Houdmann. You may recognize her from her and her husband’s website GotQuestions.org . Got Questions is a website dedicated to answering biblical questions. They have currently answered close to 700,000 questions. Melissa considers herself a com...

Send us Fan Mail Today, the guys discuss open theism and the practice of stewardship, as well as a news article about a church that hired a sex offender. You may be familiar with the church and its pastor. Although the offense occurred a long time ago, the leadership failed to properly disclose this information to the congregation. Our intention is never to slander or tarnish anyone's reputat...

Send us Fan Mail Today the guys explore Christian Ouija Boards and a concerning trend among evangelical Christians. And we're super excited to officially be offering our podcast on YouTube ! Help us get the word out by liking, subscribing and sharing our channel! Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan Mail Hey Caffeinated listeners!  Wer'e coming to you very briefly to give you all a quick overview of what we have planned for 2025. We're bringing back some things you love and introducing some new things we think you'll love as well. We also have some sad news to share, but it's something that comes with the podcasting business, and life, really. But buckle up bec...

Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas Caffeinated Listeners!  Today Mike and Ryan are looking at a detail in the Nativity story that can be verified by extra-biblical history. Whether you've been a Christian for decades or you're a skeptic, this episode might challenge some of your previously held assumptions about the story we so easily take for granted in our culture. So grab a cup of coffe...

Send us Fan Mail Today Mike and Ryan take a few moments to respond to the tragedy that took place this week at a private Christian school in Madison, WI. We lament the fact that events like this have become commonplace. Often we feel at a loss for how to respond. We don’t come into this conversation claiming to have all the answers, but there are some points for Christians to consider that get los...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we revisit a classic episode from 2021, in which the guys sit down with Laura Beth Perry to hear her testimony. Laura lived 9 years as a transgender man named Jake. Laura shares her whole story on why she wanted to transition and how she felt God's call to transition back to a woman. This was a great episode, and Laura has a powerful story you won't want to miss o...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, Pastor Mike preaches a message on a relevant and timely topic. What do we do in moments of trouble and hardship in our life?   Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan Mail What makes a miracle... a miracle? Is God obliged to perform miracles on our behalf? In a recent sermon, renowned Pastor and Author Andy Stanley stated that Christians are only required to believe in two miracles. Is this true? Today we're exploring this bold claim and discussing what resonates with us, what challenges us, and what we think might be missing. Whether you’re a...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Caffeinated Listeners. Today, we're pulling out one of the best episodes from our archives for you to enjoy. In August 2020, we had the privilege of sitting down with Pastor Jerry Gillis, Lead Pastor of the Chapel at Crosspointe, to discuss one of the most volatile topics in the culture: human sexuality. We hope you gain as much from this discussion as we did. Support the...

Send us Fan Mail We live in a society where truth is relegated to the individual, and every day it seems like we’re witnessing more and more of the fallout. But as people of God we’re to be people committed to living in a way that comports with the truth. In other words, we’re to be people of wisdom. But in today’s cultural landscape, how do we do that? Dr Ryan Willert provides insight from Prover...

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