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The Called Out Cafe Podcast
by doughooley
The Podcast for followers of Jesus who want to finally figure out Bible Prophecy. Author of "Watch!" and "False Christian Gods: Choose Your Jesus Wisely," Doug Hooley, discuses a "watchful" approach to present and future world events in light of scripture, and what it means to be an authentic, "Called Out," Child of God who has went "all in" with Jesus.In the first series, based on his book, "Watch!" Doug discusses the talk Jesus had with His disciples on the Mount of Olives regarding His Second Coming.
Episodes
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Big Announcements about the Podcast
In this episode I am making a couple of big announcements: 1) I am giving you my excuses as to why you haven't heard from me for a few weeks. 2) I am informing you of my new free flagship publication, "Ha'arim" Hebrew for "the wakeful ones." 3) I am letting you know that I am suspending the…
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus. Episode 35: Augustine of Hippo
In this episode I discuss the huge influence that "Saint" Austine has had on the Church from the beginning of the fourth century AD to this present day. Despite his love of God, because of his education and background, his work heavily contributed to another major course change in the wrong...
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus. Episode 34: The Influence of the Middle Ages on the Church
As we continue to move through the history of the Church, we have a arrived at the middle-ages. A time when people and former gods known as Saints, and holy objects known as relics began to be worshipped and when the Church became a major employer as professional clergy replaced lay people who no...
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 33: The Legacy of the 4th Century Church
The fourth century AD had an enduring impact on the modern Church. A few of the main take aways: 1) A switch from interpreting scripture at face value to interpreting it as allegory, symbolism, metaphor, and spiritualizing it. 2) A move towards Replacement theology (the Church has replaced…
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Special Edition: The Announcement of Doug's Latest Book, Daniel, Way Beyond the Felt Board
Doug Talks a little while about the release of his latest book, Daniel: Way Beyond the Felt Board. Available Saturday July 12, 2025 on Amazon.com in Kindle, paperback, and hard cover editions.
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 32: The Warm Embrace of Rome, Part 2
This podcast is part 2 of what happens when Rome, the nation known to be one of the past antichrist empires, functionally takes over the Church, edits their creed, and dictates when Easter will be celebrated, among many other sweeping changes.
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 31: The Warm Embrace of Rome Part One
The biggest and most enduring impact on the human institution we know as the Church, came as Rome, and its emperor, Constantine, embraced Christianity. Most Christians still agree to and recite the Nicaean Creede today, which was developed during this time under the leadership of the emperor....
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Leaving the Church To Follow Jesus Episode 30: The Church after the Apostles, Part II
This is part two of the topic of what the early Church was like from the passing of the last Apostle of Jesus around 100 AD until the first part of the fourth century around 325 AD. Many people in the Church today long to go back to the way things were done in the early Church. This is probably…
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 29: Church After the Apostles Part 1
Many Christians, discouraged with Church today, want to go back to the way Church was in the early days. In this episode of the Called-Out Cafe, we will look at the practices of the early Church from just after the passing of the Apostles up until the time when the Church was adopted by Rome and...
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 28:The Spread of Christianity in the Early Church
There is a false narrative regarding early Christianity: that due to following the "Great Commission," the gospel spread like wildfire. It did not. Its spread was slow and uneven. Listen to why this was the case and how the gospel was actually spread and people responded to it in this episode of...
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 27: Church Fathers Part 2
In this episode we talk about a few more of the early "Church Fathers" and the unfortunate enduring influence they had on making the Church what it is today. If you ever wonder why things are the way they are in the Church, or what you believe and do as an "orthodox Christian," these guys had a…
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 26: The Early Church Fathers Part One
In this episode we will look at a group of people who had a dramatic effect on the way that Church has been done for the past 1900 years: The "Church Fathers." Who were these guys and why were they given so much voice?
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 25: The Persecution of the Early Church
Another major contributor of shaping the early Ekklesia was the persecution of the Church. It served to weed out the posers. And, when no one else was any longer persecuting the Church, the Church persecuted itself for centuries.
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 24: Deception from Within the Ekklesia
Hello! Its been a couple years, but here is the next episode of the Called-Out Cafe. This week I will talk about the early attack on the Ekklesia which came from within, that still influences the Church today.
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus, Episode 23: Transitioning From a Jewish Culture to Gentile
With the passing of the Apostles, those left behind were left wondering where to go from there. Where they went was in different directions! Some advocated for following appointed humans, but that is not what Jesus said to do. Please join me as we check in with the Church of the end of the first...
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus, Episode 22: Adding Gentiles to the Mix
The earliest years of the Ekklesia was a unique time. Many Christians lived in isolation without apostles visiting them, and without a New Testament. This went on for several years. Believers relied on what they had been told by others about the gospel and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Yet…
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus, Episode 21: The Jewish Christians
Christianity grew out of Judaism, but it should have never outgrown it! We have lost so much rich background that is important to understanding the entire context of both Jesus' first and second coming to this earth. The earliest Christians were and continued to be Jews. They simply accepted…
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus, Episode 20: Church History, Warts and All
You may glaze over when someone starts talking about History. Maybe even more so when you think about Church History. Thats OK. Think about what the next episodes in this series will be about as a commentary on how we got from what the Ekklesia was during Jesus' day, to what the Church has become...
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus, Episode 19: What Jesus Had to Say About It All
This time we will take a look at what Jesus had to say directly to the Ekklesias, in the book of Revelation, regarding the purpose of gathering together, what their focus should be, and how they should function. 60 years after His ascension He certainly did not appear to be concerned with how the...
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus, Episode 18:The Other Apostles Writings on How to do Church
In this episode of the Called-Out Cafe, we will look at what all of the other Apostles, besides Paul, had to say about "how to do church." As you will hear, not much. However, they all taught the three foundational principles of anything should be done in the Ekklesia: Faith in Jesus, Hope in…
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus, Episode 17: Paul’s Letters to the Ekklesia Part 5
In this episode we finish up with what the Apostle Paul had to say to the Ekklesias about how to conduct themselves when they get together. We will be looking at the letters from Philippians to Hebrews where Paul addresses topics such as Elders and Deacons, how he was down on religion, and the...
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus, Episode 16: Paul’s Letters to the Ekklesia, Part 4
In this episode we look at what Paul had to say to the Ekklesia in Ephesus regarding how they should function when they gathered. Paul covers the topics of "good works," how God is making "the mystery" known to the leaders of the unseen spirit realm through the Ekklesia, and how Jesus is the only...
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 15: Paul’s Letters to the Ekklesias Part 3
In this episode our survey of the New Testament again finds us in the book of 1 Corinthians. The topics of spiritual gifts within the Ekklesia, the role of the Holy Spirit, and whether or not gatherings of the Ekklesia are appropriate for unbelievers to attend are discussed.
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus. Episode 14: Paul’s Letters to the Ekklesias Part II
As we continue to see what the New Testament has to say about the gathering together of those who are Called-Out of the world to follow Jesus, in this episode we are looking at Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. At least the first letter that was preserved and made a part of the Bible. We…
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus, Episode 13: Paul’s Letter to the Romans
The Apostle Paul is the guy that churches all go to, to get church done right. The church loves using Paul's letters like they are a sort of a formulaic check list for making sure that church leaders color within the lines. But Paul's letters to the different Ekklesias (churches) were most often…
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The Days Following Pentecost in Acts
Many today attempt to use what happened in the early New Testament Church, as seen in the book of Acts, as a model for how to do church. In this episode of the Called-Out Cafe we will take a look at why that might not be the best use of the information contained in Acts. What God accomplished at...
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 11: The Ekklesia in the Book of Acts
Moving on from the Gospels into the book of Acts, we will talk a little bit about the difference between parts of the Bible being descriptive about the history of the Ekklesia, rather than prescriptive about what the Ekklesia should do. We will look at a couple specific issues such as the basis…
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus, Episode 10: What the Other Gospels Say About the Ekklesia
Moving on from the book of Matthew in this latest episode of the Called-Out Cafe we talk about more extremely important components of the Biblical Ekklesia: like if it is not all about spreading the gospel, or service and works in the Church, what is it God expects us to be doing? Among other...
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus, Episode 9: The So Called, ”Great Commission”
Many in the Evangelical Church today believe that the primary mission of the Church is to “make disciples,” and spread the gospel to the entire earth. Those things are found in the “mission statements” of countless churches. Yet, you will never find the words “great commission” in the New...
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 8: Why Matthew Would Have a Problem with Churches Today
Warning: If you love church traditions and have high blood pressure, please consult your physician before listening to this episode of the Called-Out Cafe. The Apostle Matthew, writer of the gospel by the same name, would have a large problem with what is taking place in most modern churches…
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus: Episode 7: The Rock the Ekklesia is Built Upon
If you are a part of a church, what is it exactly that you think you are a part of? In this episode of the Called-Out Café, we will look at a passage of scripture in which Jesus gives us His idea of what His Ekklesia is built on. Then in our survey of the Gospel of Matthew and what it says about...
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World Upside Down Debunked Part 3
This is the final episode of a three-part special edition min-series of the Called-Out Cafe podcast. This series disputes the specific claims made in the "World Upside Down (Biblical Earth Documentary 2022)" video, which claims the Flat Earth theory is true, and ties it to one's faith in God. The...
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World Upside Down Debunked Part Two
This is part Two of a special edition min-series of the Called-Out Cafe podcast. This series disputes the specific claims made in the "World Upside Down (Biblical Earth Documentary 2022)" video, which claims the Flat Earth theory is true, and ties it to one's faith in God. The World Upside Down...
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World Upside Down Debunked
This is part one of a special edition min-series of the Called-Out Cafe podcast. This series disputes the specific claims made in the "World Upside Down (Biblical Earth Documentary 2022)" video, which claims the Flat Earth theory is true, and ties it to one's faith in God.
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 6: The Ekklesia according to the Gospel of Matthew continued.
This time on the Called-Out Café Podcast we continue with the series titled “Leaving the Church to follow Jesus.” We will be looking at what the Gospel of Matthew and related scriptures have to say about the purpose and function of the authentic Called-Out ones of Jesus when they gather. We will...
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 5: The Only Solution For Getting Back On Track
In the days of the Old Testament, we are told that the people of God so far off track to the point that they had set up idols and places for prostitution in the Temple in Jerusalem. This was under the direct supervision of the religious authorities. The solution for getting back on track came in...
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 4 The Big Question: Where Do You Go to Church?
In this episode we will discuss the drastic difference between the word "church" and the meaning of the word Jesus used to refer to His called-out followers: the Ekklesia. The Ekklesia, is a state of being, not a place you can go. Please join Doug for this important, eye-opening topic.
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 3 Has the Church Failed?
In this episode, we begin to explore how the Church is thought of. Has Jesus failed to lead the organization which claims to represent Him on this earth?
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 2 The Wrestling Match
Join Doug as he describes an existential crisis that led to the writing of his book, Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus. Don't worry, he's got it worked out and is OK now...
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 1 Introduction
The new series is based on Doug's new book, Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus. Holy Cow, what's that about!? Is it as controversial as it sounds? Yes, but please notice it is not about leaving Jesus, or even challenging our belief in Him. It is about challenging the veracity of the organization…
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Choose Your Jesus Wisely Episode 19 A Tale of Two Gods
This is the last in the series titled, Choose Your Jesus Wisely. Todays episode is an allegory based on all the previous episodes. It tells A Tale of Two Gods who are very similar, and the people who follow them. This is the final episode of the season. Lord willing, I will start back up in the...
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Choose Your Jesus Wisely Episode 18: Our Part in Fixing This
In this episode of the Called-Out Café we start to wrap up this series titled, “Choose Your Jesus Wisely” with some thoughts on what the authentic follower of Jesus might do in response to so many counterfeit Jesuses being followed today.
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Choose Your Jesus Wisely Episode 17: Whose Problem is This?
In this episode we look at if false Christian gods, or counterfeit Jesuses do exist in the Church today as I have been saying in this series, who’s problem is that to fix? Do we have any responsibility, or is it up to Jesus to fix His Church?
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Choose Your Jesus Wisely Episode 16: The Authentic Child of God vs. the Christian
A third of the world's population today claim to be Christian. Yet, Jesus said many will call Him Lord, to which He will respond, “depart from me, I never knew you.” Since the title of “Christian” can mean so many different things, it is almost meaningless. But, there are many reasons for us to...
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Choose Your Jesus Wisely Episode 15: How Serious is All This?
Lets talk about how God views how serious it is to allow false gods to infiltrate our minds and lives...
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Choose Your Jesus Wisely Episode 14: The Great SAW Part 2
This is a continuation of the last episode's look at a popular false Christian God: The God of Service And Works. A God being worshipped at a Church near you this Sunday!
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Choose Your Jesus Wisely Episode 13: The Great SAW
There are many classic Christian false gods we could discuss. Any false god is a bad false god. However, in this and the next episode, we will do a case study on one particular false god, I am calling, “the god of Service And Works,” or “SAW,” for short. I am doing so to illustrate how some false...
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Choose Your Jesus Wisely Episode 12: The Christian Jedi Masters
Since the “priests” of false Christian gods don’t have the Holy Spirit on their side, they utilize what I call “Christian-Jedi mind tricks” to manipulate their followers. This includes the use of guilt, peer pressure, loyalty, nostalgia, tradition, and fear. These feelings can motivate people to...
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Choose Your Jesus Wisely Episode 11 Paul’s Instructions to the Galatians
The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Called-Out in the region of Galatia was a cohesive focused message and not a series of mini disjointed teachings. Paul’s main message was that of relying on the good news that the grace which comes through authentic belief in Jesus is not only sufficient for one’s...
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Choose Your Jesus Wisely Episode 10 the Force Vs. the Faith
In this episode we will talk about how the words “belief,” faith,” and “hope” have evolved over the centuries. Many Christian false gods rely upon the modern, unbiblical understanding of these words. The modern usage of the word “faith,” has taken on somewhat of a mystical meaning that is used in...
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The Podcast for followers of Jesus who want to finally figure out Bible Prophecy. Author of "Watch!" and "False Christian Gods: Choose Your Jesus Wisely," Doug Hooley, discuses a "watchful" approach to present and future world events in light of scripture, and what it means to be an authentic, "Called Out," Child of God who has went "all in" with Jesus.In the first series, based on his book, "Watch!" Doug discusses the talk Jesus had with His disciples on the Mount of Olives regarding His Second Coming.
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