Oh what an episode this one will be. DISCLAIMER. The first half is dedicated to sports. Yes, we love sports. However, if you do not love sports then stick around until after the break! However, either way, you're going to enjoy how passionate Garrett gets about disc golf!! Yes. Disc golf. We try a cup of CxT coffee. This time the coffee is from Indonesia. Brewed in Cody's Dollar General version pour over!

Also check out this link to a really cool news source that is neutral and christ-centered. Subscribe to their daily news articles! 

The Pour Over - News

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. And it's beautiful day for a BRAND NEW episode of YOUR FAVORITE podcast! Don't deny it. These rotten mongrels sit down, have coffee from CxT in Peoria, IL, catch up, discuss a multitude of different things, AND Garrett challenges Cody with a specific task! 

Below is a link to a sermon from Lead Pastor of Hope Church, Brian Mills which was briefly discussed on this episode! Take a listen!

Live One Life: One Place - Pastor Brians Mills (8-27-23) 

Here we go! These Bad Apples have some coffee gifted by BAP Legend, Mike Skaggs. What is a time in your life when you've been the hottest!? We're talking temperature! HA. We also talk through Cody's sermon that he preached at New Vision Church in Decatur, IL! Which is linked below! Enjoy! 

Cody's sermon begins at the 55 minute mark. 

Cody's Sermon @ New Vision Church

Did you miss us? Yes, we know you dod. Cry no more little children! The BAP is back at it. Today, Arrowroot Coffee comes in clutch again with the most expensive coffee in the world! KOPI LUWAK! Oh, and did you know it was pooped out by a cat creature in Indonesia? 

Below is the link to Cody's sermon from New Vision Church in Decatur, IL. He begins preaching around the 55 minute mark! 

Cody's Sermon at New Vision Church

What's better than another new episode of the podcast? Well...nothing. What is second best, you ask? A summer hits playlist curated by the Bad Apples ON THE FLY! Also, Garrett dives in to Romans 5! Don't miss the fun! 

Here are the links below to the playlists that YOU can listen to on Apple Music & Spotify! (Spotify link will be available soon)

Sweet Summer Jam Playlist: Apple Music

THE BAD APPLES are back at it. These rotten scoundrels dive into a conversation about Andy Stanley's book "Irresistible." It's a must listen! Elm Street Coffee from Jacksonville, IL is in the cups, hot, and tasty. What better way to kick off summer than to discuss some must haves and jam out to a good summer song brought to you by Forrest Frank! The link to that jam is down below! 

Summer Love by Forrest Frank & Nic D

"Lean on Me" by DC Talk also featured in this episode.

New to the podcast? Here's a special look back at a conversation with Cody & Dustin Bramer. Dustin shares his story and testimony. It's an incredible story that we are honored to be able to share again! Happy Memorial Day! Now sit back, relax, and enjoy this CANNED GOOD from the Bad Apples Shelf. 

AND ANOTHER ONE! These scoundrels are back again. On this episode, your friendly, neighborhood bad apples have some delicious coffee from Custom Cup while having a conversation on asking for help. What does asking for help look like in your life? Do you find it easy to ask for help or do you find it difficult to show any type of weakness or vulnerability. Lean in for this one, y'all. 

MIKE SKAGGS makes his triumphant return to the podcast! Get ready for some awesome convo, great coffee, and fun times! No one jumps on a podcast and kills it quite like MIKE! Enjoy! 

Below is a link to Garrett's message from the sermon series "Packing Light." 

Hope Church - Packing Light Series: The Blind Man

AND JUST LIKE THAT! The Bad Apples are  back. New equipment. This is the start of a new batch of episodes coming to you for the next 12 weeks. Get your basket ready for the bushels of content coming to your devices! These good, bad apples are coming at you this episode with a brief catch up, talk of coffee and an impromptu discussion about Mere Christianity by the late, great C.S. Lewis. 

Here's a link to our friend, Pastor Will Basham's, new book! 

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