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A Good Cup of Coffee

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We talk about life’s two most important things: Jesus and coffee.

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  • An Unexpected Christmas, Pt. 2 - Luke 2:1-21

    An Unexpected Christmas, Pt. 2 - Luke 2:1-21
    2025/12/10
    In the season finale of A Good Cup of Coffee, Noah Wagner and Seth Pippin conclude “The Unexpected Christmas” series by walking through Luke 2:1–21. The episode connects everyday gift stories and coffee banter to the heart of Christmas: the incarnate Son’s humble birth, God’s sovereign providence, the angelic announcement to marginalized shepherds, and the proper human response to the gospel. The hosts close with a clear invitation to trust Christ and a call for believers to live obedient, worshipful lives, along with season wrap-up updates.⸻Coffee Stop + Sponsor NotesFresh Grounds Coffee Visit • Lunch: pressed panini-style sandwiches (optional salt, pepper, oregano). • Dessert: tiramisu mousse.Drinks • Noah: Iced Americano — black and strong. • Seth: • Previous day: Cortado (roughly 50/50 espresso and milk). • Usual order: Café con leche (Cubano-style espresso with ~20g sugar, frothed, topped with a little half-and-half). • Today: Custom iced “dirty hot chocolate” (house hot chocolate mix, espresso, chocolate, vanilla). • Wanted it stronger in a 16 oz instead of a 24 oz. • Described as having a strong Christmas vibe.Banter • Cold, rainy Florida week. • Complaints about missing sweatshirts and condiments. • Starbucks name mishaps: “Seth” → “Sef,” “Noah” → “noodle,” plus overpriced and confusing drinks.Sponsor Highlight — Fresh Grounds Coffee • Affordable and accessible. • Freshly roasted beans, ground in-house. • Freshly prepared food (not frozen). • Local, relational — they know customers by name. • Delicious coffee and food. • Mission-driven: exists to further God’s work in Bonifay and beyond.Official coffee provider of the podcast.⸻Personal Gifts & the Greatest GiftSeth’s Memorable Gifts • Crossbow. • PlayStation 4. • Early electric scooter. • Favorite by use: the “green machine” drift trike.Noah’s • Guitar (now in need of repair). • Favorite experience gift: VIP concert tickets in Charlotte with Q&A and floor access — attended with his mom.Transition • Gift-giving traditions often reference the wise men (who came later). • Focus shifts to the first Christmas and God’s greatest gift: the birth of Jesus.⸻Luke 2:1–7 — God’s Providence and the Humility of the IncarnationThe Setting • Census decree from Caesar Augustus, carried out under Quirinius, governor of Syria. • Forces Mary and Joseph to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem (~70 miles on foot). • God uses a pagan government to fulfill Micah 5:2 — Messiah born in David’s city.Why the Census? • Maintain Roman control. • Display imperial power through population records. • Primary purpose: taxation (compared to an IRS filing system).The Birth • No room at the inn (likely due to census overcrowding — acknowledged as speculation). • Jesus born in a stable area, likely a cave for livestock. • Wrapped in swaddling cloths; laid in a manger (feeding trough).Theology • The incarnation reveals radical humility (Philippians 2). • God the Son enters the world not as a king, but as a vulnerable infant. • Foreshadows His ultimate obedience: death on a cross for our salvation.⸻Luke 2:8–14 — Angels and the ShepherdsThe Announcement • “Good news of great joy… for all the people.” • The child is named: Savior, Messiah, Lord. • Sign: a baby wrapped in cloths, lying in a manger. • Heavenly host praises God: “Glory to God in the highest…”Why Shepherds? • Socially marginalized and often despised. • Viewed as unclean and unreliable; some sources note they could not testify in court. • Yet essential to society (food production; sacrificial lambs).God’s Pattern • Not elites, priests, or kings — but shepherds. • Not the temple — but a field. • After centuries of silence — direct angelic proclamation. • The word translated “bring good news” is the root of evangelize.⸻Luke 2:15–21 — The Shepherds’ Response1. Immediate Obedience • They go “with haste.” • Risk livelihood by leaving flocks. • Faith produces urgency.2. Witness • They make known what they were told. • People are amazed — even though shepherds were ...
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  • An Unexpected Christmas, Pt. 1 - Luke 1:26-56

    An Unexpected Christmas, Pt. 1 - Luke 1:26-56
    2025/12/03
    Noah and Seth kick off a two-week Christmas series titled “The Unexpected Christmas,” intentionally slowing down Luke 1 to recover awe at the incarnation. They address the danger of over-familiarity with the Christmas story and highlight Mary’s faith, the virgin birth, and the theological implications of Jesus being fully God and fully man. The episode also includes a sponsor segment for Fresh Grounds Coffee and closes with practical applications and four major takeaways.⸻Light Banter + SponsorHoliday Chatter • Favorite Christmas songs (“Have a Holly Jolly Christmas”). • Old vinyl records (Bing Crosby, Johnny Cash, Elvis). • Kids’ movies (Cars, Toy Story, Scooby-Doo). • Florida “cold front” jokes.Coffee Orders • Noah: “Christmas cookie” latte (cookie butter). • Seth: Tiramisu hot latte. • Starbucks name fails: “SEF,” “noodle.”Sponsor — Fresh Grounds Coffee (Bonifay) • Affordable, not overpriced or confusing. • Fresh-roasted, fresh-ground beans; fresh-made food (not frozen). • Staff know customers by name. • Exists to further the mission of God locally and beyond.⸻ Series Setup — Avoiding Over-Familiarity • Two-episode Christmas series. • Brief holiday break; new episodes return in January. • Goal: Slow down Luke 1 so listeners regain wonder at the incarnation.⸻ TEXT: Luke 1:26–33Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive Jesus: • He will be called Son of the Most High. • He will receive David’s throne. • His kingdom will have no end.Key introductions: Gabriel, Mary (a virgin in Nazareth), Joseph (betrothed; Davidic lineage).⸻Historical–Cultural ContextNazareth • Looked down upon; heavy Gentile presence. • Reinforces God’s pattern of choosing unlikely people and places.Mary’s Virginity • Highlights impossibility of natural conception; God must intervene.Betrothal in the First Century • Legally binding like marriage. • Breakage required formal divorce. • Pregnancy could bring: • Social shame • Family rejection • Lifelong hardship • Possible stoning (rare by this time but still a known threat)Joseph’s Lineage • Of David’s royal line (Matthew 1). • Mary also appears connected to Davidic ancestry. • Reinforces messianic fulfillment from both parents’ lines.⸻ “How Can This Be?” — Luke 1:34–38Mary: “How can this be, since I am a virgin?”Gabriel explains: • Holy Spirit will come upon her. • Power of the Most High will overshadow her. • Jesus will be holy — the Son of God. • Cites Elizabeth’s miraculous conception: • “For nothing will be impossible with God.”⸻THEOLOGY OF THE VIRGIN BIRTH1. Adam’s Line and Sin Nature • Humanity inherits corruption from Adam. • Virgin conception breaks this chain.2. Jesus’ Unique Person • Fully human (born of a woman). • Fully God (conceived by the Holy Spirit). • Without inherited sin — uniquely qualified to save.3. Substitution & Sufficiency • Fully human → can stand in our place. • Fully God → powerful enough to conquer sin. • OT sacrifices insufficient (Hebrews 9). • Jesus is the perfect once-for-all sacrifice.4. Fulfilled Prophecy • Isaiah 7. • God proves His faithfulness to His promises.5. Mary’s Response“Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” • Radical obedience. • Trust amid uncertainty and danger.⸻Elizabeth — God’s Confirming Sign • Once barren, now pregnant in old age. • A tangible reminder that God overcomes human impossibility.⸻The Holy Spirit Then and Now • Same Spirit who overshadowed Mary now indwells believers. • Pre-Pentecost encounters were rare. • Now believers receive the Spirit at salvation (Acts 1). • Spirit empowers obedience, witness, and faithfulness.⸻Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55) • Mary rejoices in “God my Savior.” • Highlights God’s mercy, covenant faithfulness, and power. • God is the hero — not Mary. • She praises before knowing the outcome. • A model of worship in uncertainty.⸻KEY TAKEAWAYS1. God Uses Unlikely PeopleMary and Joseph — ordinary, humble, ...
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  • We Don't Have a Harvest Problem - Thanksgiving 2025

    We Don't Have a Harvest Problem - Thanksgiving 2025
    2025/11/26
    Hosts, Context, and Sponsor • Noah Wagner — returning after family health issues • Seth Pippin — co-host • Lyndon filled in the week beforeRelease timing: Wednesday before ThanksgivingSponsor: Fresh Grounds CoffeeLocal, affordable, fresh-roasted, grinds in-house, offers good food, knows customers by name, and exists to further the mission of God locally and globally.⸻Thanksgiving Foods and TraditionsNoah’s Thoughts • Loves turkey — “we only have it once a year.” • Prefers smoked turkey; baking this year. • Tips: brine for days, baste often, inject with butter. • Deep-fried turkey also a favorite. • Loves leftovers.Seth’s Thoughts • Prefers ham day-of; loves turkey mostly as leftovers (sandwiches). • If money weren’t an issue: prime rib or brisket. • Jokes that turkey being “high-maintenance” says something.Family and Logistics • Multiple family meals can be draining. • Seth once gained 10 pounds in one day between morning and night weigh-ins. • Noah planned Tennessee travel but stayed local due to his son’s hospitalization. • Noah and Deanna ended up with a “small turkey” that was actually 21 pounds.Seasonal Shift • No Christmas music until after Thanksgiving. • Except Noah helped decorate early because his wife is pregnant with twins.⸻Coffee SegmentNoah • Gingerbread shaken espresso — loves the seasonal flavor.Seth • Iced white mocha with brown sugar, cinnamon, sweet cream splash, caramel drizzle, brown butter toffee cold foam. • “Basically a dessert, but incredible.” • Usual orders: brown sugar shaken espresso; dirty chai. • Reminder: drink what you like — just don’t call frappes “coffee.”⸻American Thanksgiving: Historical Roots • 1620: Pilgrims flee religious persecution, cross 66 days on Mayflower, arrive late; nearly half die during winter. • 1621: Wampanoag help settlers plant and fish; after harvest, Bradford proclaims a thanksgiving feast (3 days; venison, local fowl). • 1623: Another thanksgiving after drought. • 1789: Washington proclaims national day of thanks. • 1863: Lincoln makes Thanksgiving a permanent holiday.Theme across all: Thanking God for provision.⸻ Biblical Foundation: Feast of Weeks (Pentecost)Deuteronomy 16:9–12 • “Pentecost” = 50 days after Passover. • Harvest thanksgiving: bring a freewill offering as the Lord blesses. • Celebrate with family, servants, Levites, foreigners, widows, and orphans. • Remember slavery; respond with joy, obedience, and generosity.Emphasis: God provides the harvest.⸻Acts 2 Pentecost: Harvest of SoulsTimeline: • Passover → Crucifixion & Resurrection • Ascension (Acts 1) → “Wait for the Spirit” • 50 days after Passover → PentecostEvent Highlights • Sound like rushing wind; tongues as of fire. • Jews from “every nation under heaven” in Jerusalem for the feast. • Miracle of languages: everyone hears the gospel in their own language. • Two views: 1. Apostles speak actual languages they never learned. 2. Apostles speak but hearers miraculously understand. • Either way: known languages, understood content — “the mighty works of God.” • Peter preaches; crowd asks, “What shall we do?” • Response: Repent and be baptized. • About 3,000 saved that day.Point: As God brings in the harvest of crops, He brings in a harvest of souls.⸻Living It Out: Gratitude and EvangelismWhy Christians Should Be Most Thankful • God provides life, food, safety, breath, and ultimately salvation. • Once “dead in sin,” now made alive in Christ.Daily Thankfulness Rhythms • Mealtime prayers. • Bedtime prayers with kids. • Thanking God even for withheld desires. • Journaling gratitude.Thanksgiving as an Evangelism Bridge • Ask people: “What are you thankful for?” • Then share what you’re thankful for: God’s provision, salvation, Jesus Himself.⸻Matthew 9:35–38 — The Harvest Is Plentiful • Jesus sees crowds “harassed and helpless.” • Says harvest is plentiful, laborers are few. • Pray for the Lord to send laborers — then go.Not a harvest problem — a laborer problem.⸻Simple Evangelism Framework: BOB • B — ...
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