“You celebrate Halloween? I thought you were a Christian.” You might have already heard these words or something like it since the start of the season—but do you feel confident in your answer? Refill your mug and join in the conversation about the origins of Halloween, and how the holiday has evolved into a cultural celebration. Listen to some of the concerns that are being brought up due to recent revelations, and be confident to discern what is best for your family. Listen to the end to learn how to approach this issue and others as well that might “ruffle a few feathers” among your Christian friends.

In This Episode:

• Coffee Conversations and why we are all apologists
• Halloweens Hallowed beginnings
• The cultural sensation which has journeyed over the sea . . and back again
• Concerning trends
• Using discernment during the season
• “Theological Triage”

Resources Mentioned:

• “All-Hallow’s Eve or Horror: A Christian’s Take on Halloween,” posted on the Caffeinated Truth Apologetics Blog
  • Check this out for more ideas to celebrate Allhallowstide with your family and friends this year!
• Sacred Seasons by Danielle Hitchen, https://a.co/d/0aePCNkK
• Mere Complementarianism by Denny Burk, https://a.co/d/05NaAZzr
• Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast, Episode 162, “How Christian Parents Can Talk About Halloween to Their Kids”

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Caffeinated Truth Apologetics is where everyday conversations meet faith and reason. Grab your favorite mug and join us as we examine the nature of reality, our culture, and "big questions" so that you are equipped to defend the Truth of Christianity . . . One Cup at a Time.

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What is truth? Well, it's nothing but truth in our second episode in our Coffee Grounds || Apologetic Foundations series. In this episode, you will learn about the definition of both objective and subjective truth, and how–while both valid–they each have an important place in how we interpret reality. We will also discuss the hierarchy of truth, and where our opinions and preferences come in, and some of the pitfalls of flipping over the “two-story” building of reality. Lastly, we will touch on the logical implications of misplacing subjective truth, as well as where the flip-flop all began: Postmodernity. Join us for coffee and conversation, and learn that while creamer is a “beautiful” thing, we need to make sure we are adding a little coffee (and ground it in objective truth).

In This Episode:

• Community College and Evidence that Demands a Verdict
• What is Truth?
• Objective or Subjective: Coffee and creamer
• Truth as a “two-story” building
• “Creamer-only” Coffee People
• How to “Put a rock in someone’s shoe” and a cup of coffee

Resources Mentioned:

• Evidence That Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell, PhD https://a.co/d/02XRzKPw
• The Deconstruction of Christianity: What it is, Why it’s Destructive, and How to Respond by Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett https://a.co/d/07mdu011
• Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Greg Koukl https://a.co/d/06AdXtqw
• The War on Reality: Recovering Truth in a World That Celebrates Lies by Frank Turek and Phoenix Hayes https://a.co/d/08kgiyOw
  • Not mentioned, but a great follow up for more practical ways to apply what we learn here!

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About The Podcast:

Caffeinated Truth Apologetics is where everyday conversations meet faith and reason. Grab your favorite mug and join us as we examine the nature of reality, our culture, and "big questions" so that you are equipped to defend the Truth of Christianity . . . One Cup at a Time.

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Coffee Grounds | Apologetic Foundations: Worldview

In our first episode in the series, “Coffee Grounds: Apologetic Foundations,” we share the analogy that one “cannot learn algebra by looking at the answers in the back of the book” and how that applies to only giving answers to our young people without teaching them the thoughts and processes behind the answers to the big questions of our faith. Along with some analogies, we look over the statistics from the American Worldview Inventory conducted by Arizona Christian University with George Barna. Lastly, we examine our first topic of Worldview, by first reviewing the 4 questions all worldviews attempt to answer: Where did we come from, what is our problem, what is the solution, and how will things end for us? We end with an analysis of the metanarrative of scripture and how this forms the basis of the Christian Worldview: The best explanation of reality.

In This Episode:

• “Math and Apologetics”
• Personal anecdotes and The American Worldview Inventory
• What is a worldview?
• The four questions all worldviews answer
• The Christian Worldview
• Why does this matter?

Resources Mentioned:

• Cultural Research Center, Arizona Christian University https://azcu.edu/culturalresearchcenter/research/
• Cultural Research Center. “Study Finds Few Signs of U.S. Spiritual Renewal as Biblical Worldview Levels Remain Stalled.” Arizona Christian University, March 3, 2026. https://azcu.edu/culturalresearchcenter/2026/03/03/study-finds-few-signs-of-u-s-spiritual-renewal-as-biblical-worldview-levels-remain-stalled/
• The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How it Ends, and Everything Important In-Between, Greg Koukl https://a.co/d/0dRpPJu2

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About The Podcast:

Caffeinated Truth Apologetics is where everyday conversations meet faith and reason. Grab your favorite mug and join us as we examine the nature of reality, our culture, and "big questions" so that you are equipped to defend the Truth of Christianity . . . One Cup at a Time.

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In this Back-to-School episode, we have our first podcast guest, Mr. Eric Anthony. Eric has been in education for 18 years, first as an elementary and middle school teacher, and most recently as an elementary school assistant principal. We chat about some of the challenges Christian teachers and administrators are facing in public schools in particular, how to support teachers and staff, and practical ways to support your child as the new school year gets started. I also share about my favorite school-aged parent resource, Honest Prayers for Mama Bears, that I personally use and have shared with many friends and family members to use in their own homes.

In This Episode:

• Conversations with a veteran in education
• Challenges and joys of being a Christian Educator today
• Practical ways you can support our Christian brothers and sisters in education
• Ways to support your own child as the school year starts
• Information on how technology is being used as a tool and as a potential distraction with school-aged children
• Sharing the blessing of the book, Honest Prayers for Mama Bears (and for Papa Bears too!)

Resources Mentioned:

• Honest Prayers for Mama Bears, Hillary Morgan Ferrer with Julie Loos
  • https://a.co/d/0fvpLKNW
• Pocket Prayers for Mama Bears, Hillary Morgan Ferrer with Julie Loos
  • https://a.co/d/0cH47p8N

    
    

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About The Podcast:

Caffeinated Truth Apologetics is where everyday conversations meet faith and reason. Grab your favorite mug and join us as we examine the nature of reality, our culture, and "big questions" so that you are equipped to defend the Truth of Christianity . . . One Cup at a Time.

If this episode encourages you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who wants to grow in their faith (and who may also love coffee).

In this second episode, I share how I have been able to continue my education in apologetics by fitting it “in the cracks” of my life: the little moments in between my other commitments as a wife, mother, and teacher. We will discuss non-traditional ways (outside of getting another degree) to be further equipped, and give a few examples of where you can start on your own training–even if it's just “in the cracks.”

In This Episode:

• Benefits of starting with podcasts and books
• Training through different ministries vs a program
• Process of auditing classes and my experiences
• Looking a certificates as a stand-alone or addition to a degree
• Why we keep looking for ways to keep training (and to keep that coffee flowing)

Resources Mentioned:

Cross Examined, CrossExamined Instructor Academy

Theology Mom, Classes | Theology Mom

Mama Bear Apologetics, Deep Dive Instructor Training

Southern Evangelical Seminary, Apologetics

BIOLA University, Christian Apologetics Certificate

Connect With Caffeinated Truth Apologetics:

Email: caffeinated.truth@gmail.com

Website: caffeinatedtruthapologetics.com

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Spotify: @caffeinatedtruthapologetics

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About The Podcast:

Caffeinated Truth Apologetics is where everyday conversations meet faith and reason. Grab your favorite mug and join us as we examine the nature of reality, our culture, and "big questions" so that you are equipped to defend the Truth of Christianity . . . One Cup at a Time.

If this episode encourages you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who wants to grow in their faith (and who may also love coffee).

Welcome to Caffeinated Truth Apologetics, where we learn how to Defend the Truth . . . One Cup at a Time.

In this introductory episode, you will learn about the heart behind the podcast: How something as simple as having coffee and conversations can be an opportunity to point others to Christ. You will also get a little sip of what is in store in future episodes of the podcast as well.

Refill your cup and join us as we begin conversing about Christ, culture, reality, and reason.

In This Episode:

• A little intro about who I am
• My journey into apologetics and coffee addiction
• What is an apologist? (And how you already are one!)
• What should apologetics accomplish and how does it fit in to the Christian life

Resources Mentioned:

The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict (1999), by Josh McDowell

Greg Koukl, Apologist and president of Stand to Reason

Melissa Dougherty, Apologist

Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer, General Editor

Everyone is a Theologian, RC Sproul

Connect With Caffeinated Truth Apologetics:

Email: caffeinated.truth@gmail.com

Blog: caffeinatedtruthapologetics@blogspot.com

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Spotify: @CaffeinatedTruthApologetics

Apple Podcasts: @CaffeinatedTruthApologetics

About The Podcast:

Caffeinated Truth Apologetics is where everyday conversations meet faith and reason. Grab your favorite mug and join us as we examine the nature of reality, our culture, and "big questions" so that you are equipped to defend the Truth of Christianity . . . One Cup at a Time.

If this episode encourages you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who wants to grow in their faith (and who may also love coffee).