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This month, another influential voice in the Christian world publicly confessed to a moral failure. The public revelation of a fall among Christian leaders is all but too common these days. And too often, we compare the perfect character of Christ against the imperfect character of Christians. Today, Mike and Ryan explore better ways for us to respond to unsettling and distressing news like this. 

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We've ended our holiday season, but it's not far removed from our imagination. Some of us still have our Christmas trees up! It's always wise, especially when we're on the heels of a big holiday like Christmas, to reflect on why we do what we do. Today, Ryan and Mike tackle a long-celebrated tradition among families and ask whether or not it's wise for Christian parents to celebrate it with their kids. Oh, and along the way, we'll talk about another goofy thing a Christian celebrity did. Watch/listen to find out more! 

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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 and the New Age.  After being saved out of a past of addiction, the New Age, and the Occult, Jac Marino now shares her journey from despair to freedom through faith in Christ.

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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 are satisfied not by what we can buy, but by the One we can receive? What if the secret to a truly joyful Christmas isn't found in getting more, but in wanting less? 

This week's episode comes from a sermon Pastor Mike preached at Centerpointe on December 7th, 2025. It is part of a larger series called "The White Lies of Christmas." You can check that series out here

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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 the author of We Will Not Be Silenced, Dr. Erwin Lutzer. The book does a great job of examining the origins of the cultural rot that has infected the country and how we can live faithful lives as followers of Jesus in the midst of it. We asked Dr. Lutzer about why he wrote his book, his thoughts on Critical Race Theory, and the rise of Social Marxism. 

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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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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 anchor our gratitude in. But others of us have really difficult lives, or live in parts of the world where all we know is mistreatment, hardship, and pain. Others still may be mentally unable to find anything from their past to be grateful for. So, how can we be thankful even when life is terrible? We don't claim to have all the answers, but I hope this next hour gives you some encouragement and hope! 

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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. Brothers and sisters in Christ are being killed by the thousands, but the country’s government and mainstream media outlets are framing it as something very different. Watch to find out more!

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Letter to Congress & Senate (Originally from Mike Winger):

Subject: Please Support H. Res. 220 and S. 2747 to Defend Persecuted Christians in Nigeria

Dear [Congressman/Senator] [Last Name],

I am writing to urge you to take immediate action on behalf of persecuted Christians in Nigeria, who are enduring one of the worst humanitarian and religious freedom crises in the world today.

Thousands of Christians have been slaughtered, kidnapped, raped, and displaced by radical Islamist terrorists. Entire villages are being wiped out while the Nigerian government turns a blind eye—or, in some cases, is complicit in these atrocities. The United States must not remain silent in the face of such evil.

I strongly urge you to:

Support and co-sponsor H. Res. 220, introduced by Congressman Chris Smith, which calls on the U.S. Department of State to re-designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for its severe violations of religious freedom.

Support and co-sponsor S. 2747, Senator Ted Cruz’s Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, which would impose targeted sanctions on Nigerian government officials who enable or ignore persecution and human rights abuses.

Designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern and enforcing targeted sanctions are critical first steps in holding the Nigerian government accountable and protecting vulnerable Christian communities. These measures will help ensure that U.S. foreign policy truly reflects our nation’s commitment to religious liberty, justice, and human dignity.

Please stand with the persecuted, and let your voice be one of moral leadership and courage in defense of the innocent.

Thank you for your time, compassion, and commitment to defending freedom and human rights.

Sincerely,

[Your Full Name]

[City, State]

[Email Address or Phone Number (optional)]

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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, and worthy of praise. That's all well and good. But how do we do that practically? Listen and find out! 

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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 asking, “What is God showing us through all of this?” Grab your mug and join the conversation.

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