The Caffeinated Christian
The Caffeinated Christian is about providing honest, thoughtful and charitable conversations around dominant worldviews, cultural issues and real stories, all explored through the lens of a Christian worldview. The guys at The Caffeinated Christian regularly bring in guests that encourage listeners to think hard, help them understand opposing perspectives and change theirs. Like and subscribe to the Caffeinated Christian podcast wherever you download your podcasts today!
Episodes
190 episodes
CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Women’s Role in the Church - Complementarian Postion
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 GotQuest...
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Open theism, stewardship and Village Church controversy
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 lead...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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51:28
The Rising Distrust of Evangelicals
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! ...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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50:04
Coming in 2025!
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. W...
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A Caffeinated Christmas 2024!
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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52:31
Responding to the Madison School Tragedy
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 respon...
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CAFFEINATED CLASSICS: Transgender to Transformed w/ Laura Beth Perry
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...
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CHRISTMAS BONUS: Trust in times of trouble
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?
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Do Christians only need to believe in two miracles?
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 expl...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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54:18
CAFFEINATED CLASSICS: Human Sexuality w/ Special Guest Jerry Gillis
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...
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Truthing Well
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 ot...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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44:22
New Age Discipleship?
Today we are looking at an article written by Marcia Montenegro on christiananswersnewage.com titled,
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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1:28:59
What is Geofencing and Should Churches do it?
Today we are yet again talking about everyone's favorite troublesome church, Elevation. Allegedly, Elevation has been Geofencing local churches and advertising their new buildings to them. We are discussing what Geofencing is and asking whether...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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1:17:06
Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently: with special guest Mike Licona
Today we are interviewing Mike Licona on his recent book Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story DifferentlyIf you would li...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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1:35:37
Calvin's Desperation with Special Guest Phil Bair
Today we are joined by Phil Bair author of the book, Calvin's Desperation: How John Calvin's Unbiblical Divine Determinism Destroys the Credib...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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1:33:05
9 Christians You've Never Heard Of
Today to encourage you listener and to remind you that the Church and Christianity has been around a long time, we are showcasing a few Christians and their stories. We want you to feel that you are not alone in the Church and there were people...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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1:09:17
Our Thoughts on the Trump Assassination Attempt
History was made on July 13th 2024 and we are here to give our thoughts and navigate this event.
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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52:08
Can our prayers change God's mind?
Today we are looking at a question posed from John Mark Comer in his book, God Has a Name.
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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1:07:25
So, 1 million people just left the Methodist Church...
Today we are reacting to the recent event that happened within the Methodist Church in which over 1 million people exited the church. You can read the full article here -
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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50:18
What's going on with the Methodist Church? Special guest Stephen Mannion
Today we a joined by the legendary Stephen Mannion to help us understand what on Earth is going on in the Methodist Church. Stephen is a Methodist Pastor and is able to give us the proper insight to understand the situation at hand.
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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1:06:27
Does the Bible support same-sex marriage?
Today we have a longer podcast for you! We are doing a deep dive into Preston Sprinkle's new book
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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1:57:59
The End Times Elephant in the Room
Today's episode is from a series that Pastor Mike did in his church discussing different "elephants in the room" that so often become difficult for modern Christians to deal with.
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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1:09:11
The Good, The Bad and The Churchy: Eclipse Conspiracies
Today Ryan and Mike bring you another segment of The Good, The Bad & the Churchy where they discuss some of the more popular end times conspiracy theories surrounding the upcoming eclipse. If you’re a Christian maybe you’ve seen or even sha...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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