The Truth Barista

The Truth Barista

Religion EN ↓ 347 episodes

This creative Podcast uses an imaginary coffeehouse as the setting to talk about the issues facing our day. The Truth Barista is Pastor Jay Christianson, who is fluent in the Hebrew Traditions of the Bible and uses his knowledge to bring clear insights to bear upon the issues that define our day. The Podcast is humorous yet clearly instructive as The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry (Larry Kutzler) tackle the tough issues facing Christians today.

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Latest episode

Nov 13, 2026

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Episodes

AI … Part 2 28.11.2025

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry continue their comparison between AI and Jesus’ disciples. Lazy, dumbed-down disciples are a spiritual form of Artificial Intelligence. How do we identify such followers of Jesus, and how can they become better with genuine Spiritual Intelligence (SI)? Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Che...

AI … Part 1 21.11.2025

Is AI (Artificial Intelligence) a blessing or a curse? Is it wonderful or terrifying? That depends on how AI is used. Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry show us how using AI carelessly or unethically, illustrates how easy it is to become a lazy and dumbed down disciple. Are you ready for the challenge? Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Th...

Just Drive It! 14.11.2025

Okay, so a person is born again because they’ve given their life to Jesus. But even though they’ve experienced the Holy Spirit changing them inside, they live as if they were still the same person, not the new person they are. Why is that? Join Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry as they challenge spiritually young Christians to embrace their new life with Jesus. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit...

The Body of Christ … A Joint Effort 07.11.2025

Using Apostle Paul’s illustration of a body with its parts, joints, and tissues, Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry dig into spiritual insights about how Christians function as the Body of Christ. 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!

Remez, Part 4, Teaching the Bible in Shorthand … The Father’s Proclamation 31.10.2025

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry conclude their look at remez, how rabbis teach the Bible in shorthand. In this episode, we realize that our Heavenly Father even uses this shorthand technique to reveal profound truths. The Father reveals at His Son’s Transfiguration (Matthew 17) how Jesus fulfills the entire Hebrew scriptures. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Bari...

Remez, Part 3, Teaching the Bible in Shorthand … House of Prayer or Den of Thieves? 24.10.2025

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry continue their look at remez, how rabbis teach the Bible in shorthand. In this episode, we discover a beautiful promise of God to all nations, and a harsh rebuke to His people who had been abusing His mercy in both Jeremiah’s and Jesus’ days. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The...

Remez, Part 2, Teaching the Bible in Shorthand … Jesus, Our Servant 17.10.2025

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry continue their look at Remez … how Rabbis teach the Bible in shorthand. Remez means to “allude” to something, usually a specific section of the Hebrew Scriptures, via a phrase, word, or even an action. In today’s episode, we dig into the Book of Matthew that uses the reference to “God’s Servant” to reveal Jesus’ purpose when He came to provide salvation to humanity. Froth...

Remez, Part 1, Teaching the Bible in Shorthand … Psalm 22 10.10.2025

Learning how to read the Bible is crucial for every Christian. 1st Century rabbis taught the Bible in shorthand using a method called “remez.” With one phrase, one word, and even one action, a teacher could refer to a vast amount of scripture, saving time and creating, “Aha!” moments for his class. See how Jesus used this technique to reveal profound truths as He was being crucified Frothy Thought...

The Real Insurrection 03.10.2025

Much has been made of the January 6, 2020 Washington, D.C. protest. Many have argued back and forth whether it was a genuine insurrection or not. Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry dig into what an insurrection is, and how Jesus pulled off the greatest insurrection in history. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The...

Cursing à la Prayer! 26.09.2025

The Bible is full of surprises. Take imprecatory prayers in the Psalms, for example. Some of David’s imprecatory prayers call down curses on God’s enemies. But Jesus told us to pray for our enemies. How do we square the apparent contradiction? You’ll be shocked and burst out laughing as you listen. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frot...

Charlie Kirk … A Grain of Wheat 19.09.2025

Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA, was assassinated on September 10, 2025. His death has proved what a tremendous influence the Lord exerted through his life, ministry, and political activity. Is this the end of his ground-breaking movement to reach today’s young people? Not likely, because of the Grain of Wheat principle in John 12:24. We’ve only seen the start. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Bar...

Who Will Build the Third Temple? 12.09.2025

For most End Time prophecy aficionados, the Third Temple topic is an exciting one. According to prophecy, it appears a Third Temple must be built prior to Jesus’ Return. But is this accurate Biblically? Dr. Jay shares a remarkable prophecy from Zechariah that suggests Jesus Himself will build the Third Temple AFTER He returns. Listen and decide for yourself! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista...

Answering Accusations Against the Jews 05.09.2025

Since October 7, 2023, the tide of antisemitism has been rising around the world. Bluntly, antisemitism is Jew-hatred. Sadly, the spread of Jew hatred is emerging even within our Jewish Messiah’s community, the Christian Church. In this episode, Dr. Jay takes this topic head-on and refutes some recent accusations against the Jewish people. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Mini...

The Fun of Hebrew Idioms 29.08.2025

Hebrew idioms are fun? Absolutely, because once we understand the true meaning behind the turn of phrase, the Bible comes alive. Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry explore some of the fascinating idioms Bible – “lifting one’s heel,” “unless we hate our family and life we can’t be Jesus’ disciple,” and others. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Fr...

Christians … a Threat to Social Order 22.08.2025

Is Christianity a threat to society or just perceived as a threat? The Roman empire thought Christianity was a threat because Christians wouldn’t honor all deities, only their Lord Jesus. Therefore, Christians were seen as too exclusive and a threat to the social order … much like today. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts...

What Would Jesus Do About Gender Confusion? Part 2 15.08.2025

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry continue to reveal WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?) about gender confusion based on what Jesus taught in Matthew’s Gospel. 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 Would Jesus Do About Gender Confusion? Part 1 08.08.2025

The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry dive into the culturally controversial topic of gender confusion. Sparked by a recent X.com post, Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry discuss where this drive for cross-gender expression comes from and WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?) about the issue of gender confusion.  Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Tho...

Spiritual Abuse … Fallen Leaders and Their Victims, Part 5 01.08.2025

Tov Rose rejoins Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry to talk about how to handle fallen leaders. For too long, the Church has dealt with fallen leaders and allegations against them too lightly. Tov covers mandatory reporting, the misuse of non-disclosure agreements, temporary and total removal from ministry. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frot...

Spiritual Abuse … Fallen Leaders and Their Victims, Part 4 25.07.2025

Tov Rose is back in this episode. Tov, Dr. Jay, and Amazing Larry focus on the victims and how to validate their pain and help them to heal effectively. The guys also discuss how to prevent the problem of spiritual and sexual abuse in the ministry setting and if an offending minister can ever be restored to ministry. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista...

Spiritual Abuse … Fallen Leaders and Their Victims, Part 3 18.07.2025

Dr. Jay focuses on the “Why?” of the many prominent leaders falling and their victims being revealed. Is there something about current Church culture that contributes to spiritual abuse and victimization? Churches run like businesses? Circuses for entertainment? First love lost? Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Ch...

Spiritual Abuse … Fallen Leaders and Their Victims, Part 2 11.07.2025

Dr. Jay, Amazing Larry, and Tov Rose of Tov Rose Ministries continue to dig into why some ministries become spiritually abusive, use unethical practices, and fake spiritual gifts to gain fame, influence, and self-validation. 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 Ba...

Spiritual Abuse … Fallen Leaders and Their Victims, Part 1 04.07.2025

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry take the issue of spiritual abuse by Christian leaders and their victims head on in this 4-part series. They’re joined by Tov Rose of Tov Rose Ministries, himself a victim of spiritual abuse by Christian leaders. Part 1 introduces the problem and how prevalent it is today. Visit Tov Rose Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Che...

Jesus, The Lord of Life 27.06.2025

Dr. Jay unpacks the remarkable account of how Jesus proved He was the Lord of Life in Matthew Chapter 9. The woman with the unending blood flow and the dead twelve-year-old girl. are actually two sides of the same narrative. You’ll be amazed how these two events combine to prove Jesus’ power over death! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the...

The Shaking of the Lord 20.06.2025

The Lord shakes us up for a number of great reasons. His shaking shows us who we are and what is important to us. Are we as devoted to Him as we think we are? Have we let sin settle into our lives? If so, the Lord’s shaking clears our lives like rushing water flushes out silt in a stream. Take a listen! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the...

The Storms of Life 13.06.2025

Are you caught in one of life’s all-too-common storms? Do you feel like your life’s boat is about to swamp and you’ll drown? If Jesus is with you, be encouraged! Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry take a deep dive (pun intended) into Matthew’s account of Jesus stilling the storm on the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 8:23-27). Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check...

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