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    Caffeinated Christianity

    Coffee-induced, Christian commentary by me, Cooper Short, an unqualified college student. Join me on my journey to the pulpit as I tackle different topics of faith, life, culture, Christianity, and more. It won't be ordained. It won't be scholarly. It won't be professional. But it will be fun. Welcome to Caffeinated Christianity. || Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CaffChrist or check out our website caffchrist.com
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    Episodes (75)

    Ep. 55: How do we know the Bible is true?

    Ep. 55: How do we know the Bible is true?
    The Bible is awesome. The Bible also gets constantly used and misused. Some people value it. Others don't. Lots of people read it. But the key question is this: is the Bible actually true? Is it a reliable collection of historical documents or is it an amalgamation of fairytales and good advice? Well... let's find … Continue reading Ep. 55: How do we know the Bible is true?

    Ep. 53: [Myth #5] Mental Health isn’t a big deal for Christians.

    Ep. 53: [Myth #5] Mental Health isn’t a big deal for Christians.
    May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Many people would presumably say that mental health struggles are not a big deal for Christians. Surely, they have all the resources and solutions in the world, right? They're hurting? Let's just toss them a Bible verse. On this episode, we are dispelling the myth that mental health doesn't … Continue reading Ep. 53: [Myth #5] Mental Health isn’t a big deal for Christians.

    Ep. 52: [Myth #4] “God knows I’m not perfect… and that’s just fine with Him.”

    Ep. 52: [Myth #4] “God knows I’m not perfect… and that’s just fine with Him.”
    Many, if not all, of us have even guilty of qualifying our mistakes. We say things like, "Well, God knows I'm not perfect... listen, I know I'm not perfect.... that's okay, nobody is perfect..." And don't get me wrong-- all of these things are true. But truthfully, is this an okay thing? Should we just … Continue reading Ep. 52: [Myth #4] “God knows I’m not perfect… and that’s just fine with Him.”

    Ep. 51: [Myth #3] The real world is ruining our Christian kids!

    Ep. 51: [Myth #3] The real world is ruining our Christian kids!
    Many people are convinced that the "real world"-- whatever that even means-- is ruining our kids, our church members, etc. Here, we are going to talk about why in the world that is really probably not the case. Check out the blog for this podcast here. Welcome to Caffeinated Christianity. We are a site dedicated … Continue reading Ep. 51: [Myth #3] The real world is ruining our Christian kids!

    Ep. 50: [Myth #2] As long as God is on the schedule, I’m doing just fine.

    Ep. 50: [Myth #2] As long as God is on the schedule, I’m doing just fine.
    Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com We all thought that maybe 2020 would help us get a lot of our priorities straight. Maybe, it did. For a lot of believers, it didn't. On this episode of Caffeinated Christianity, step into a bit of the philosophical as we wrestle with the idea of priorities, why God … Continue reading Ep. 50: [Myth #2] As long as God is on the schedule, I’m doing just fine.

    Ep. 49: [Myth #1] The Christian life is supposed to be covered in bubble wrap… right?

    Ep. 49: [Myth #1] The Christian life is supposed to be covered in bubble wrap… right?
    Photo by Andrew Neel on Pexels.com 2020 has been quite the year, and it's not even over yet. Many things have happened, begging us to ask the question: was it really supposed to be that hard? Doesn't God want us to be more successful than this? Find out more as we tackle our first myth … Continue reading Ep. 49: [Myth #1] The Christian life is supposed to be covered in bubble wrap… right?

    Ep. 47: The Ten Commandments — Honor Your Parents [Promises]

    Ep. 47: The Ten Commandments — Honor Your Parents [Promises]
    https://youtu.be/BEyRqqDB25E I love my parents. Chances are, you do, too. So, if that is the case, why did God go out of His way to tell us we need to honor our parents. And why also does this commandment come with a promise-- unlike the several commandments before it? I tackle this on more on … Continue reading Ep. 47: The Ten Commandments — Honor Your Parents [Promises]

    Ep. 46: The Ten Commandments — “Honor the Sabbath” [Don’t Watch Netflix]

    Ep. 46: The Ten Commandments — “Honor the Sabbath” [Don’t Watch Netflix]
    https://youtu.be/nTc6QkDELwk Audio Only On this episode of the podcast, we are back with the next installment of the series on the 10 Commandments. In Exodus 20, beginning in verse 8, God commands the Israelites to honor the Sabbath Day (the Seventh Day of the Week) as He did and rest-- shabbat. What does mean for … Continue reading Ep. 46: The Ten Commandments — “Honor the Sabbath” [Don’t Watch Netflix]

    Ep. 45: The Ten Commandments — You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain…

    Ep. 45: The Ten Commandments — You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain…
    https://youtu.be/cwVONgnU2y4 Audio Only On this episode of the podcast, we are going to be looking at the third commandment-- taking God's name in vain. We've all been told what this means growing up, but perhaps it's not really what you think it means. Check out our next episode of the Caffeinated Christianity podcast here, on … Continue reading Ep. 45: The Ten Commandments — You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain…

    Sermon — Nature vs. Nurture — 1 John 2:28-3:3

    Sermon — Nature vs. Nurture — 1 John 2:28-3:3
    https://youtu.be/rvdBCh0dDrE Audio Only This is a sermon given by me, Cooper Short, at Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This is a part of a series walking through 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist while finishing my undergraduate at Presbyterian College in South Carolina. … Continue reading Sermon — Nature vs. Nurture — 1 John 2:28-3:3

    Sermon — Key Words — 1 John 2:18-27

    Sermon — Key Words — 1 John 2:18-27
    https://youtu.be/k0IGgkrvnoQ Audio only This is a sermon given by me, Cooper Short, at Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This is a part of a series walking through 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist while finishing my undergraduate at Presbyterian College in South Carolina. … Continue reading Sermon — Key Words — 1 John 2:18-27

    Sermon — Same and Different — 1 John 2:12-17

    Sermon — Same and Different — 1 John 2:12-17
    https://youtu.be/0L9LoiY5AXc Audio only This is a sermon given by me, Cooper Short, at Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This is a part of a series walking through 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist while finishing my undergraduate at Presbyterian College in South Carolina. … Continue reading Sermon — Same and Different — 1 John 2:12-17

    Ep. 44: The Ten Commandments — “You shall not make for yourself a carved image…”

    Ep. 44: The Ten Commandments — “You shall not make for yourself a carved image…”
    https://youtu.be/dY0cWVlIs0s Audio Only Full disclaimer: I took some interpretive (with a little research) freedom on this one. On this episode, we are talking about making carved images. No, this isn't art class. It won't be high quality, but it sure will be fun. #JohnOneFive Welcome to Caffeinated Christianity. We are a site dedicated to one … Continue reading Ep. 44: The Ten Commandments — “You shall not make for yourself a carved image…”

    Sermon — Love Kills — 1 John 2:7-11

    Sermon — Love Kills — 1 John 2:7-11
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bu4hrVqmWw Here is a sermon given by me, Cooper Short, on 1 John 2:7-11. I preached this at Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This is a part of a series walking through 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist while finishing my undergraduate at … Continue reading Sermon — Love Kills — 1 John 2:7-11

    Ep. 42: The 10 Commandments — Intro

    Ep. 42: The 10 Commandments — Intro
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EagIHBjvxrM We are finally an audio and video podcast. I'm no sure if that's good or bad. Let's just say good for now! On this inaugural episode of the Caffeinated Christianity Podcast, we are going to kickoff a series on the 10 Commandments. I'm sure you've heard them before, but you've never heard-- or seen-- … Continue reading Ep. 42: The 10 Commandments — Intro

    Sermon — Let’s be honest… — 1 John 1:5-10

    Sermon — Let’s be honest… — 1 John 1:5-10
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsieMsGos68 Here is a sermon I gave as part of a series on 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This series is my first sermon series ever. All feedback is welcome as I am learning the ropes of this whole … Continue reading Sermon — Let’s be honest… — 1 John 1:5-10