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
209 episodes
Christian Nationalism | Pastor Caleb Cambell
Christian Nationalism is a popular term these days, but it’s often used as a catch-all for anyone who happens to be conservative both politically and theologically. We believe the language we use matters, and we need to be less casual abo...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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55:46
The Sage & the Son | Dr. Ryan Willert
Hey, Caffeinated Listeners! More great content is coming very soon! In the meantime, check out this powerful and relatable message from Ryan on the tension between what we know to be true about God and the often conflicting reality of the world...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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38:44
The Existence of Aliens I Mike & Ryan Debate!
Do you think aliens exist? And how confident are you in that assertion?Today, Mike and Ryan engage in a good-natured debate/discussion around the probability of life existing on other planets. Mike is arguing for alien existence. Ryan a...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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53:57
CAFFEINATED CLASSIC | What Do Roman Catholics Actually Believe (Part 2)
In this episode we continue our discussion on Roman Catholic belief. We are again joined by Father Justin and Father Rob. We start off this episode with one of the most asked questions, "Do Catholics worship Mary?"
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57:08
CAFFEINATED CLASSIC | What Do Roman Catholics Actually Believe (Part 1)
This is a classic episode from our early days in 2020. Here the guys sit down with Father Justin and Father Rob to talk what Roman Catholics actually believe in. You may be surprised to know what Catholics believe and perhaps have your mind cha...
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43:52
Walking the Way of Wisdom | Pastor Mike Wrigglesworth
The digital world is full of inspirational quotes—easy to share, easy to remember, and easy to accept as truth. But what if the wisdom we consume is shaping us in ways we don’t even realize?Solomon, one of the wisest men who ever lived,...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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38:55
Discipling the Next Generation | Michael Scott Davis & Jeff Hackett
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?"
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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46:02
How Should Christians Engage the Culture? | Dr Dan Trippie
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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35:10
CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Overcoming Mental Illness w/ Jesslyn McCutcheon
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 ...
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Pastor: "What if God Worships Us?"
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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45:11
Should Churches Guilt People into Giving?
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 givingWe break down t...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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37:22
Why Christianity? | Part 3: Is the Resurrection a Historical Fact?
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.
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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1:02:23
Why Christianity? | Part 2: Are the Gospels Trustworthy?
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
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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42:53
A Conversation on Intimacy (Valentine's Day Special)
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 Pas...
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Why Christianity? | Part 1: The Existence of God
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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58:44
CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Women's Role in the Church - The Egalitarian Position
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. ...
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Was Jesus a Social Justice Warrior?
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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48:45
Untangling Critical Race Theory w/ Special Guest Ed Uszynski
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 ethi...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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1:09:15
Inauguration Day Reaction
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 politic...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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40:32
CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Women’s Role in the Church - Complementarian Position
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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49:41
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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50:41
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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49:17
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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