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Today we pull out a classic episode from our archives. Mike interviewed Pastor Brian Zahnd about his book “When Everything is on Fire,” which is a deep and thoughtful response to the deconstruction movement. Mike and Ryan break down the interview and explaining their points of agreement and disagreement in this special two part episode!

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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 enjoy the episode. We also get into a deeper discussion around the formative role music plays in corporate worship and the cultural moment we find ourselves in right now.

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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 about applying blanket labels like this to followers of Jesus who voted a certain way or don’t share our political convictions. So, we had a conversation about it.
 
We had the joy of sitting down with Caleb Campbell, pastor and author of the recent book “Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor.” In this episode, we delve into what Christian nationalism is, what’s behind it, and how we can best love those who are caught in its grip.

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Learn more about Caleb’s work:

Surge Network
Disarming Leviathan                                       

Desert Springs Bible Church

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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 around us.

If you’ve ever asked, 'What’s the point of doing good when it all ends the same?' — you’re not alone. Dr. Willert walks us through Solomon’s own struggles with this very question.

 

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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 argues against it. But that is a gross oversimplification, because the discussion takes an unexpected turn that you may not expect. Watch to find out!

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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 changed for the better. 

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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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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, understood something profound: Ideas have consequences. What we believe about life, success, and even death shapes the story we tell with our lives.

Yet, the kind of wisdom Solomon offers in Ecclesiastes 7 isn’t the kind you’ll find in your daily motivational scroll. He challenges everything we assume about happiness, legacy, and what truly matters.

Why does he say things like:
📖 "The day of death is better than the day of birth"?
📖 "Sorrow is better than laughter"?
📖 "The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning"?

At first glance, these words feel unsettling—maybe even offensive. But what if they hold the key to a life of deeper meaning?

Let’s explore the gritty, unvarnished, battle-tested wisdom of Ecclesiastes 7 and discover how it reshapes the way we live today.

Head to Centerpointe Churches Channel to check out this series as well as their full library of sermons: https://www.youtube.com/@CenterpointeCommunity

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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?"

For students raised in Christian homes, these questions shouldn’t be left to guesswork. They should be rooted in something deeper—discipleship to Jesus. But what if there was a path that didn’t just prepare young people for what’s next, but actually formed them into the kind of people who could follow Jesus into their future with confidence?

That’s why we’re so excited to welcome Jeff Hackett, Outreach Pastor at Centerpointe, and Michael Davis, Resident Director of the new OneLife location launching in Buffalo, NY.

OneLife isn’t just another gap-year program. It’s an immersive, transformative year designed to equip young adults with biblical wisdom, deep community, and practical life skills—all while walking in full devotion to Jesus.

If you or someone you know is a high school student looking for direction, we’d love for you to check out OneLife Buffalo. Find out more at onelifepath.org, or come experience it for yourself at a Preview Day at Centerpointe Church on Monday, March 31st.

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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 on a new project that will help believers do just that.

Find more of Dan's work at dantrippie.com. The website for the Center for Christian Thought and Ethics launches later this year at thinkchristian.com.

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