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
249 episodes
CAFFEINATED CLASSIC I Christ & the Occult w/ special guest Jac Marino
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 ...
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1:10:43
Pastor Mike Debunks This Christmas Lie
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 40
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32:47
CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: We Will Not Be Silenced w/ Dr. Erwin Lutzer
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...
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38:57
CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Reorienting Our Self-Concern w/ special guest Scott Lackey
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.
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How to be Thankful When Life is Terrible
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 39
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51:38
The Global Emergency No One Is Talking About
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. Brother...
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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44:42
Taming the Mind
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 37
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58:59
The Church in the News
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 askin...
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Season 7
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Episode 36
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43:16
CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Can We Trust The Bible? w/ special guest Jim Walton
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!
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59:53
The Lie That Seduced The Church
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 35
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43:53
Is there hope for struggling churches?
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 34
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48:23
Martyrdom & Misfires
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 impac...
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Season 7
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Episode 33
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52:23
Should Christians Tithe?
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.
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Season 7
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Episode 32
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57:34
CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Sharing the Gospel in a Post-Christian Culture w/ Special Guest Greg Koukl
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 s...
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CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Christians & Social Media w/ Special Guest Doug Bursch
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 ...
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Our Reaction to the Death of Charlie Kirk
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 debat...
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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38:09
What Islam is and why it matters for the Church
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 r...
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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1:00:33
Transubstantiation vs Consubstantiation
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 sacrifici...
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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31:06
The Most Spiritually Abusive & Deranged Sermon We’ve Heard
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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1:04:41
The Life & Legacy of James Dobson
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 wer...
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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23:58
Why Christians Must Resist Sensationalized Media
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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54:35
Good News for Dysfunctional Families | Pastor Mike Wrigglesworth
Family relationships can be both our greatest joy and deepest pain, as illustrated in the story of Jacob and Esau. Their family was marked by parental favoritism, with Isaac loving Esau for his hunting skills and Rebekah favoring Jacob. This fa...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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45:09
The Complex Legacy of John MacArthur
John MacArthur stepped into eternity in July of 2025. Few leaders have left a mark on the American church quite like him.In this episode of The Caffeinated Christian, we take an honest look at his legacy—his decades of faithful teaching...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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50:29
CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Are Miracles for Today? (Part 2) | Dr. Ryan Willert
We just wrapped up looking at false teachers that use the scriptures, evangelism and miracle-working for their own benefit. It’s easy to see misuses and abuses like this and look at Christians and the Bible with skepticism. One of the questions...
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CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Are Miracles for Today? (Part 1) | Dr. Ryan Willert
We just wrapped up looking at false teachers that use the scriptures, evangelism and miracle-working for their own benefit. It’s easy to see misuses and abuses like this and look at Christians and the Bible with skepticism. One of the questions...
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