The Thinking Cup Podcast

Is Christmas born out of pagan tradition? Or could it be that pagan tradition is born out of a skewed ceremony or festival designed by God? Why the Christmas tree? Why December 25? It’s all in today’s provocative conversation. 

Originally Recorded December 15, 2021

0:00 Opening Up Shop

2:36 Welcome Back!

6:06 Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?

18:39 Really Bad Dad Jokes

22:21 Why December 25?

37:21 A Word from the Word?

42:15 One for the Road

46:45 Closing Up Shop

Special thanks to 

RED KITE COFFEE COMPANY

for allowing us to record in their

Community Room. 

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Introduction - “PSM Merry & Bright” Full Mix from Pink Shark Music

Segment Ends - “What Child Is This?” From Atomica Music

Dad Jokes - “On the Lash” from Strip Sounds

One for the Road - “Cafe on the Seine” from StockMusic 

And “Good Feelings” Sparse Mix from Alibi Music Library

Credits - “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” from Audio Addiction Music

The Bible says that God created the heavens and the earth in six days. Were those days six literal days? Or were they ages of times? There seems to be some debate about the length of a day, because Moses suggests a day equals the time from sundown to sundown (evening and morning was one day (Genesis 1). However, 2 Peter 3:8 says "a day with the Lord is as a 1000 years..." Does the Bible contradict itself? Was creation 6, 1000 year time periods? Ben and Mike discuss.

Originally Recorded October 13, 2001

0:00 Opening Up Shop

2:03 What Are We Drinking?

6:03 How Old is the World?

16:39 Bad Dad Jokes

20:10 When Was the Beginning?

30:32 A Word from the Word

35:31 One for the Road

39:41 Closing Up Shop

Special thanks to RED KITE COFFEE COMPANY for allowing us to record in their Community Room. 

The Thinking Cup Main Theme 

Created By Dominic Orian

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Introduction - Quirky Town by Stephen Paul Kaminski

Segment Ends - "Game Changer" from 5AlarmMusic.com

Dad Jokes - "On the Lash" from Strip Sounds

One for the Road - “Cafe on the Seine” from StockMusic 

and “Good Feelings,” Sparse Mix from Alibi Music Library

Credits - "Welcome to My Lair" - William Joseph

After first discussing the COVID-19 Vaccine in February of 2021, Mike and Ben revisit the topic. In this discussion, they talk about how their lives and the lives of friends have been affected, positively, and negatively, by the virus and the vaccine. 

Originally Recorded

September 8, 2021

0:00 Opening Up Shop

1:48 What Are We Drinking?

17:56 Really Bad Dad Jokes

21:48 A Compassionate Position

33:55 A Word from the Word

39:08 One for the Road

42:25 Closing Up Shop

43:59 Blooper Reel

Special thanks to 

RED KITE COFFEE COMPANY

for allowing us to record in their

Community Room. 

The Thinking Cup Main Theme 

Created By Dominic Orian

Other Music Downloaded with License from

www.podcastmusic.com

Tracks Used:

Introduction - Quirky Town by Stephen Paul Kaminski

Segment Ends - "Game Changer" from 5AlarmMusic.com

Dad Jokes - "On the Lash" from Strip Sounds

One for the Road - “Cafe on the Seine” from StockMusic 

and “Good Feelings,” Sparse Mix from Alibi Music Library

Credits - "Welcome to My Lair" - William Joseph

A continuation of the discussion on God, and what the Bible is talking about when it talks about the Council of the gods. Are there other gods out there? How do we reconcile that with God’s own words when He says, “I am God and there is none other (Isaiah 45:5)”? 

Originally Recorded

July 21, 2021

0:00 Opening Up Shop

1:49 What Are We Drinking?

5:42 Council of the Gods

22:49 Bad Dad Jokes

26:42 Sons of God and Daughters of Man

47:21 One for the Road

51:52 Closing Up Shop

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Special thanks to 

RED KITE COFFEE COMPANY for allowing us to record in their Community Room. 

The Thinking Cup Main Theme 

Created By Dominic Orian

Other Music Downloaded with License from

www.podcastmusic.com

Tracks Used:

Segment Ends - "Game Changer" from 5AlarmMusic.com

Dad Jokes - "On the Lash" from Strip Sounds

One for the Road - “Cafe on the Seine” from StockMusic 

and “Good Feelings,” Sparse Mix from Alibi Music Library

Credits - "Welcome to My Lair" - William Joseph

Psalm 82 tells us that God takes His seat in the Council of the gods. What does that mean? Are there other beings in the world who act like gods? But doesn’t the Bible say there is only one God—YAHWEH is His name? Is there a divine council that meets somewhere? Mike and Ben explore the Scriptures to find answers to this intriguing question.

Recorded at

00:00  Intro

Originally Recorded

June 30, 2021

The Thinking Cup Main Theme 

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Segment Ends - "Game Changer" from 5AlarmMusic.com

Dad Jokes - "On the Lash" from Strip Sounds

A Word from the Word - "Nonstop Conflict" from Strike Audio

One for the Road - “Cafe on the Seine” from StockMusic 

and “Good Feelings,” Sparse Mix from Alibi Music Library

Credits - "Welcome to My Lair" - William Joseph

In a world where politicians tell us one thing and do another, is there no accountability? What about in the church, in our communities, or in our streets, where has integrity gone? In this episode, Mike and Ben discuss the importance of having our word be worth something. If the world is going to get changed, it has to start with us.

0:00 Opening Up Shop

Originally Recorded: March 17, 2021

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Created by Dominic Orian

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Tracks Used:

Introduction - Quirky Town by Stephen Paul Kaminski

Segment Ends - "Game Changer" from 5AlarmMusic.com

Dad Jokes - "On the Lash" from Strip Sounds

A Word from the Word - "Nonstop Conflict" from Strike Audio

One For the Road - “Cafe on the Seine” from StockMusic 

and “Good Feelings,” Sparse Mix from Alibi Music Library

Credits - "Welcome to My Lair" - William Joseph

What is the Context of Scripture? How do the different church denominations and non-denominational churches create a bias that gets in the way of how we interpret and understand? How does our disposition in life create a filter in our Bible study? It’s not your normal Bible talk.

0:00 Introduction

2:16 What Are We Drinking?

8:24 Staying in Context

18:38 Bad Dad Jokes

22:24 What Are Your Filters?

34:30 A Word from the Word

39:42 One for the Road

43:31 Closing Up Shop

Originally Recorded: March 10, 2021

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CREDITS:

Created by Dominic Orian

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Tracks Used:

Introduction - Quirky Town by Stephen Paul Kaminski

Segment Ends - "Game Changer" from 5AlarmMusic.com

Dad Jokes - "On the Lash" from Strip Sounds

A Word from the Word - "Nonstop Conflict" from Strike Audio

One For the Road - “Cafe on the Seine” from StockMusic 

and “Good Feelings,” Sparse Mix from Alibi Music Library

Credits - "Welcome to My Lair" - William Joseph

Who is God? What is His name? Does it matter if I call Him Yahweh, or Jesus, or Yeshua? Where does Yahweh even come from? Is it possible that God’s name is more than just a name? Mike and Ben explore the deeper meaning and divinity of the God of the Bible. (Don't miss the bloopers at the end!)

Originally Recorded: March 3, 2021

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Website: www.thethinkingcup.com

CREDITS:

Created by Dominic Orian

Other Music downloaded with license 

from PodcastMusic.com

TRACKS USED:

Introduction - Quirky Town by Stephen Paul Kaminski

Segment Ends - "Game Changer" from 5AlarmMusic.com

Dad Jokes - "On the Lash" from Strip Sounds

A Word from the Word - "Nonstop Conflict" from Strike Audio

One For the Road - “Cafe on the Seine” from StockMusic 

and “Good Feelings,” Sparse Mix from Alibi Music Library

Credits - "Welcome to My Lair" - William Joseph

This conversation about the Bible is not your normal Bible talk. We want to know: Is the "authorized" 1611 the best translation of the Bible? Is it God's final authority? Did Paul write the KJV? In this episode we explore textual criticism, the ancient manuscripts, and the actual the value of different translations of the Bible. And what do we do with paraphrases. 

Originally Recorded: February 17, 2021

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Website: www.thethinkingcup.com

CREDITS:

Created by Dominic Orian

Other Music downloaded with license 

from PodcastMusic.com

Tracks Used:

Introduction - Quirky Town by Stephen Paul Kaminski

Segment Ends - "Game Changer" from 5AlarmMusic.com

Dad Jokes - "On the Lash" from Strip Sounds

A Word from the Word - "Nonstop Conflict" from Strike Audio

One For the Road - “Cafe on the Seine” from StockMusic 

and “Good Feelings,” Sparse Mix from Alibi Music Library

Credits - "Welcome to My Lair" - William Joseph

It's a hot topic item in American society and politics right now: EQUITY. But what is equity in a social sense? How is it different from equality? And what does the Bible teach about equity. It might surprise you. 

Originally Recorded: February 11, 2021

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CREDITS:

Created by Dominic Orian

Other Music downloaded with license 

from PodcastMusic.com

Tracks Used:

Introduction - Quirky Town by Stephen Paul Kaminski

Segment Ends - "Game Changer" from 5AlarmMusic.com

Dad Jokes - "On the Lash" from Strip Sounds

A Word from the Word - "Nonstop Conflict" from Strike Audio

One For the Road - “Cafe on the Seine” from StockMusic 

and “Good Feelings,” Sparse Mix from Alibi Music Library

Credits - "Welcome to My Lair" - William Joseph