Category: Podcasts

Church Membership

Joining a church is really important, but for many people that entire idea can be misunderstood, complicated, or carry a lot of baggage. Maybe you have no qualms with church membership. Maybe you've never considered it. Maybe you think it's like Costco. No matter what you think, this episode will dispel any and all myths surrounding church membership. We think it's important, and we think you should think it's important. Humor us for about an hour to hear why. #ThanksMarkDever

The Ordinary Means of Grace

Have you ever stopped to think about what exactly your church does? When you think of what your church should be doing, do you think of programs? Preaching? Benevolence? All of the above? On this episode of the Bible Belt Boys, Caleb and Cooper take a deep dive into the ordinary means of grace-- a fancy term to describe many things your church probably already does. But as they make the case here, perhaps your church could do them even better.

Assurance of Salvation

If you have spent any time around evangelical Christianity, particularly Southern Baptists, then you have likely heard some talk of being "once saved, always saved!" We refer to this as the assurance of your salvation. On this episode, this is exactly what we tackle. Is your salvation secure? How do you know that? When you should you start to worry? Who will win the NCAA tournament? Find the answers to all that and more on this episode of *checks notes* Caffeinated Christianity.

Things that plague our context — part 2

Caleb and Cooper both pastor Bible Belt churches in the Bible Belt-- redundant, we know. But this particular context in and of itself comes with some of its own unique challenges. And it actually changes the way the ministry can and should be done. On this two-part podcast conversation, the Bible Belt Boys drill down … Continue reading Things that plague our context — part 2 →

Things that plague our context — part 1

Caleb and Cooper both pastor Bible Belt churches in the Bible Belt-- redundant, we know. But this particular context in and of itself comes with some of its own unique challenges. And it actually changes the way the ministry can and should be done. On this two-part podcast conversation, the Bible Belt Boys drill down on some of the unique challenges that plague the Bible Belt churches many of you may attend.

Coffee With Friends #12: Things Christians Say — Part 2

Christians are guilty of saying all sorts of things-- including us. And sometimes, some of the things we say are, well, goofy. Or theologically incorrect. Or something in between. The Boys have another two-parter where they discuss all sorts of things Christians say, all sorts of quippy things they come up with. Everyone is guilty of saying something wrong, but of course, the three of us never do! Enjoy!

Coffee With Friends #11: Things Christians Say — Part 1

Christians are guilty of saying all sorts of things-- including us. And sometimes, some of the things we say are, well, goofy. Or theologically incorrect. Or something in between. The Boys have another two-parter where they discuss all sorts of things Christians say, all sorts of quippy things they come up with. Everyone is guilty of saying something wrong, but of course, the three of us never do! Enjoy!

Coffee With Friends #10: Membership — Part 2

Church membership is extremely important, and for many people, something they know a little bit about. But what is the importance in church membership? How should churches practice it? What are the good and bad things about certain membership ideas? Does membership even matter? This podcast has two parts because the Boys have a lengthy roundtable discussion about it, covering a wide range of topics. This is probably one of our best chats. We hope you enjoy.

Coffee With Friends #9: Church Membership — Part 1

Church membership is extremely important, and for many people, something they know a little bit about. But what is the importance in church membership? How should churches practice it? What are the good and bad things about certain membership ideas? Does membership even matter? This podcast has two parts because the Boys have a lengthy roundtable discussion about it, covering a wide range of topics. This is probably one of our best chats. We hope you enjoy.