Episodes

Thursday Oct 06, 2022
When is the Lord’s Day?
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
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.

Thursday Sep 01, 2022
The Cloud Rider
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
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!

Thursday Aug 11, 2022
The Revelation: OF or FROM Jesus?
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
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!

Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Intro to the Book of Revelation
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
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.

Friday Dec 24, 2021
Is Christmas Pagan?
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
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.
The Thinking Cup Main Theme
Created By Dominic Orian
Other Music Downloaded with License from
www.podcastmusic.com
Tracks Used:
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

Monday Dec 20, 2021
Day-Age Theory
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
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
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

Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Vaccination Fascination (2)
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
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?
7:16 Should We Vaccinate?
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

Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Council Theory
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
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
LINK FROM SHOW
http://godawa.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Annus-Origin_of_Watchers.pdf
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

Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Deity Council
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
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
RED KITE COFFEE COMPANY
Springdale, AR
A big thanks to the folks at Red Kite for letting us record on location in their Springdale Dining Room.
00:00 Intro
01:22 What Are We Drinking?
05:45 Diety Council
21:06 Bad Dad Jokes
24:25 Other gods?
43:39 A Word from the Word
49:42 One for the Road
53:55 Closing Up Shop
Originally Recorded
June 30, 2021
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
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

Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Got Integrity?
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
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
2:51 What Are We Drinking?
8:22 Coffee Give Away Winner
11:30 What is Integrity?
21:48 Bad Dad Jokes
25:54 Integrity and Christianity
36:29 A Word from the Word
41:38 One for the Road
46:49 Closing Up Shop
Originally Recorded: March 17, 2021
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CREDITS:
The Thinking Cup Podcast Main Theme
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