Compromise might good in business dealings, but in the church, it can be absolutely deadly. In this edition of the Thinking Cup Podcast, Mike and Ben discuss compromise, the church, and how to get around compromising. Plus, they offer some absolutely horrible dad jokes. It’s not your normal Bible talk.

Mike heard that Ben interviewed for a pastoral position at a Synagogue of Satan. At least, that’s what Mike claims. But in this episode of the Thinking Cup, Mike and Ben are discussing the Church of Smyrna in Revelation 2, and what that has to do with Synagogues of Satan. Don’t miss this thought-provoking and fun-filled episode. 

Also in this episode, candid conversation from behind the scenes--at the end of the show.

Mike and Ben dive back into Revelation and study the first of seven churches, Ephesus. This church lost its first love. What does it mean? Why should it matter to us today? The guys explore.

Mike and Ben discuss the place of keeping the 10 Commandments on the part of a professed, saved Christian. This leads to a second half discussion on what Jesus actually meant when He said, “Be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.” And there are a few really bad dad jokes. It’s an epic edition of the Thinking Cup Podcast!

The guys debate the place of works in Salvation. Can a person be saved if they don’t have good works? 

After six agonizing months of not being able to record together, Mike and Ben finally reconnect to resurrect the Thinking Cup Podcast with an epic episode. Where have they been? Mike was abducted by aliens and Ben was a space cadet. But they’re back now, and hope to better than ever soon. Don’t miss this lively relaunch of the podcast!

Mike and Ben discuss when the Lord’s Day is in Revelation 1:10. Many today suggest the day is Sunday. Other’s suggest Saturday. Is there textual and Biblical evidence to support one idea or the other? In the second half of the show they discuss the introduction to the Seven Churches. This and some really bad dad jokes complete this edition of the Thinking Cup Podcast. It’s not your normal Bible Talk.

Mike and Ben continue the discussion in Revelation 1, take a different look at the picture of the Trinity in verses 4-6, and then explore the Cloud Rider motif in verses 7-8. Of course in the middle are some really dumb and bad dad jokes. Join us!

Mike and Ben discuss the first three verses of the book of Revelation, unpacking some really cool things that are sometimes overlooked, but also set an amazing tone for the rest of the book of Revelation. Revelation is a book of mystery and symbols that have confounded many people, including scholars for years. But in a simple verse by verse analysis, Mike and Ben hope to discover new meaning and understanding to text. Join us!

Mike and Ben are back and they are tackling the book of Revelation. In these times of crazy inflation, war in Ukraine, political instability and unrest, people are asking, "Could this be the start of the End Times depicted in Revelation?" Don't miss a new Episode as the guys dive into apocalyptic book of the Bible.