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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!
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Good News for Dysfunctional Families | Pastor Mike Wrigglesworth
Send us Fan Mail 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…
The Caffeinated ChristianThe Complex Legacy of John MacArthur
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Are Miracles for Today? (Part 2) | Dr. Ryan Willert
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Are Miracles for Today? (Part 1) | Dr. Ryan Willert
Send us Fan Mail 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…
The Caffeinated ChristianCan Todd White Be Trusted? | False Teachers in America (Part 3)
Send us Fan Mail Todd White, the founder of Lifestyle Christianity, has a dramatic testimony, charisma, and a unique ability to capture the attention of an…
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BONUS: Soil Can Spoil the Toil | Dr. Ryan Willert
Send us Fan Mail In our last episode, Ryan referenced a teaching from the Parable of the Sower. Kenneth Copeland twisted this story to make it about financial…
The Caffeinated ChristianThe Dangerous Theology of Kenneth Copeland | False Teachers in America (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail Kenneth Copeland Ministries has garnered the attention of worldwide audiences for decades. The ministries namesake is the pioneer of the Word…
The Caffeinated ChristianIs Joel Osteen A False Teacher? | False Teachers in America (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail Is Joel Osteen simply a positive preacher—or is there more beneath the surface? In this episode, we dive into America's most popular pastor's…
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BONUS: Who Made You & What Were You Made For? | Pastor Mike Wrigglesworth
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered who made you and what you were made for? In a world full of options and freedoms, we often chase answers that lead to anxiety…
The Caffeinated ChristianWhen the Stage Goes Dark | A Crisis of Integrity in the Church
Send us Fan Mail We are once again reading reports of moral failure from Christian celebrities. Michael Tait of DC Talk and Newsboys has confessed to initial…
The Caffeinated ChristianThe New "god" on the Block
Send us Fan Mail There is a new type of "Anti-Christ" that is on the rise in the digital landscape. Even popular YouTube influencers are jumping on the…
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CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: The Illusion of Progressive Christianity
Send us Fan Mail Revisit a classic episode where the guys sit down with Dr. David Young to talk about the rising popularity of progressive Christianity. Dr…
The Caffeinated ChristianThe Problem of Divine Hiddenness: A Faith Crisis or Faith Catalyst?
Send us Fan Mail Why does God seem silent when we need Him most? For centuries, philosophers, skeptics, and believers alike have wrestled with the problem of…
The Caffeinated Christian"Crap Theology" & Eastern Orthodoxy
Send us Fan Mail The guys kick off this weeks episode addressing a pastor's recent comments about a historic Christian doctrine being "crap theology". In the…
The Caffeinated ChristianWhat is Penal Substitutionary Atonement?
Send us Fan Mail We know Jesus died for our sins, but why did He do it? And what did it accomplish? Some would also say that God the Father is taking out His…
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BONUS: This is my story I Pastor Mike Wrigglesworth
Send us Fan Mail In this special Easter message, Pastor Mike shares his testimony and compelling reasons to believe in the resurrection of Jesus, not as myth…
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CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Deconstruction of Faith (Part 2) | Brian Zahnd
Send us Fan Mail Today we pull out a classic episode from our archives. Mike interviewed Pastor Brian Zahnd about his book “When Everything is on Fire,” which…
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CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Deconstruction of Faith (Part 1) | Brian Zahnd
Send us Fan Mail Today we pull out a classic episode from our archives. Mike interviewed Pastor Brian Zahnd about his book “When Everything is on Fire,” which…
The Caffeinated ChristianThe Lyric Game I Secular or Sacred?
Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, Ryan and Mike read off song lyrics and guess whether they're worship songs or secular songs. Play along with us as you…
The Caffeinated ChristianLoving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor | Pastor Caleb Cambell
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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The Sage & the Son | Dr. Ryan Willert
Send us Fan Mail Hey, Caffeinated Listeners! More great content is coming very soon! In the meantime, check out this powerful and relatable message from Ryan…
The Caffeinated ChristianThe Existence of Aliens | Mike & Ryan Debate!
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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CAFFEINATED CLASSIC | What Do Roman Catholics Actually Believe (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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CAFFEINATED CLASSIC | What Do Roman Catholics Actually Believe (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail 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…
The Caffeinated ChristianWalking the Way of Wisdom | Pastor Mike Wrigglesworth
Send us Fan Mail 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…
The Caffeinated ChristianDiscipling the Next Generation | Michael Scott Davis & Jeff Hackett
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?"…
The Caffeinated ChristianHow Should Christians Engage the Culture? | Dr Dan Trippie
Send us Fan Mail The cultural landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Politically. Socially. Morally. But are Christians properly equipped to meet…
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CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Overcoming Mental Illness w/ Jesslyn McCutcheon
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…
The Caffeinated ChristianPastor: "What if God Worships Us?"
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…
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Should Churches Guilt People into Giving?
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…
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Why Christianity? | Part 3: Is the Resurrection a Historical Fact?
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…
The Caffeinated ChristianWhy Christianity? | Part 2: Are the Gospels Trustworthy?
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…
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A Conversation on Intimacy (Valentine's Day Special)
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…
The Caffeinated ChristianWhy Christianity? | Part 1: The Existence of God
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…
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CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Women's Role in the Church - The Egalitarian Position
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…
The Caffeinated ChristianWas Jesus a Social Justice Warrior?
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…
The Caffeinated ChristianUntangling Critical Race Theory w/ Special Guest Ed Uszynski
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…
The Caffeinated ChristianInauguration Day Reaction
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…
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CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Women’s Role in the Church - Complementarian Position
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…
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Open theism, stewardship and Village Church controversy
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…
The Caffeinated ChristianThe Rising Distrust of Evangelicals
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…
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Coming in 2025!
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…
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A Caffeinated Christmas 2024!
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…
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Responding to the Madison School Tragedy
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…
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CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Transgender to Transformed w/ Laura Beth Perry
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…
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CHRISTMAS BONUS: Trust in times of trouble
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…
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Do Christians only need to believe in two miracles?
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…
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CAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Human Sexuality w/ Special Guest Jerry Gillis
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…
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Truthing Well
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…
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Responding to a local Pastor's remarks about 9/11 victims
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New Age Discipleship?
Send us Fan Mail Today we are looking at an article written by Marcia Montenegro on christiananswersnewage.com titled, "JOHN MARK COMER’S PRACTICING THE WAY OR…
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Divine Determinism with Special Guest Phil Bair
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What is Geofencing and Should Churches do it?
Send us Fan Mail Today we are yet again talking about everyone's favorite troublesome church, Elevation. Allegedly, Elevation has been Geofencing local…
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Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently: with special guest Mike Licona
Send us Fan Mail Today we are interviewing Mike Licona on his recent book Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently If you would…
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Calvin's Desperation with Special Guest Phil Bair
Send us Fan Mail Today we are joined by Phil Bair author of the book, Calvin's Desperation: How John Calvin's Unbiblical Divine Determinism Destroys the…
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9 Christians You've Never Heard Of
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Our Thoughts on the Trump Assassination Attempt
Send us Fan Mail History was made on July 13th 2024 and we are here to give our thoughts and navigate this event. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See…
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Can our prayers change God's mind?
Send us Fan Mail Today we are looking at a question posed from John Mark Comer in his book, God Has a Name. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See…
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So, 1 million people just left the Methodist Church...
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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What's going on with the Methodist Church? Special guest Stephen Mannion
Send us Fan Mail 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…