The Truth Barista

“There Is An ‘I’ in idolatry.” We think that idolatry is something only pagan cultures practice. But idolatry has permeated human cultures since creation, and many people, including Christians, struggle with it. Why? Because idolatry springs from our focus on self.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry begin their foray into the 10 Commandments with the foundational Command … acknowledging that God exists. Therefore, obedience is Job Number One.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

What are the Ten Commandments? Why are they so important for not just Jesus-followers, but the whole of humanity? Dr. Jay, the Truth Barista, and Amazing Larry begin a new series on “Living in the 10 – Living life God’s way.” Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Ever hear of a man in the Bible named Ehud? In Judges 3, he was one of Israel’s earliest judges. People often think only strong people can do great things. Not Ehud! As a left-handed bureaucrat, He proves that God uses Weak People to do Great Things. Imagine what God can do with you! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry continue their deep dive into why women are leaving the church. Using Genesis, they discuss “How did God originally design men and women to function together? How does that initial design inform how women can function in the Christian community?” Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Generally speaking, there are some surveys that reveal that women are checking out of congregational life. Why is that? Dr. Jay (the Truth Barista) and Amazing Larry begin an honest and challenging discussion about this very important issue of our day. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

In this episode, Amazing Larry slings some great questions at Dr. Jay Christianson about a selection of scriptures. Yup, it’s time for “Stump the Truth Barista!” Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Why are the sins of so many leaders in contemporary Christian churches and ministries being exposed today? Well known leaders are falling right and left. Dr. Jay presents a fascinating take on this as the Lord purifying and preparing His people, especially those who strive to live close to the Spirit, i.e., the Spirit-filled movement. “Close to the Spirit, First to the Flame.” Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Oh, Dr. Jay and Amazing Lary aren’t done with the Sons of God (wicked spiritual beings) who produced the giants of Genesis 6 in the days of Noah. Will there be a resurgence of this type of wicked supernatural activity in the End Times which Jesus said would be like the Days of Noah? While this would be catastrophic, we’ll have to wait and see. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

And now, Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry dive into some fascinating and very bizarre background to the Bible’s revelation on the End Times as it relates to the Days of Noah. Buckle your seatbelts! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Larry launch into a new look at the End Times, a time which Jesus describes as paralleling the “Days of Noah.” In this episode, Dr. Jay shares four indisputable signs that have already taken place that indicate the nearness of Jesus’ return, quite possibly in our generation. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

In the previous episode, Dr. Jay unwrapped the meaning behind the High Priestly Blessing from his own study. In this episode, Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry discuss the same blessing from the Jewish perspective. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay unwraps a very familiar part of mainline and messianic worship services – the High Priestly Blessing, also known as Aaron’s Blessing from Numbers 6:22-27. The depth of this three-part blessing is profound. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

How do we survive the strong storms of life? Learn from the oak and palm trees. Dr. Jay shares a wonderful spiritual truth from his first experience of a hurricane in Florida. Are your roots deep? Are you flexible? Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

God’s word is amazing! Dr. Jay shares a moment of Holy Spirit-led inspiration that took him on an amazing journey through the “3:16s.” Granted the Bible’s chapter and verse numbering were by people, but it’s stunning how God uses even that to reveal truth! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry continue their dive into Biblical discipleship. Okay, so you’ve committed yourself to Jesus. Then why do you claim to follow Jesus, but don’t do what He says? Are you a Practical Atheist? Or a Country Club Christian? Or a Ritual Religionist? Get ready to be rocked! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

To follow Jesus is to enlist in discipleship, dedicating your life to learn what Jesus taught, and learning to live as He did. But when we look at the church today, especially the Western church, we fall far short. Listen up to hear how we can become faithful disciples. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Many times in life, we’re faced with fear that fiercely challenges our trust in the Lord. How do we stand firm when our life is rocking and rolling like a canoe in the ocean? Take heart. With Jesus, we can stand in the face in fear. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry switch places in this podcast as they discuss Larry’s concerns about a weak church and a strong culture. Are we, as followers of Jesus, prepared and able to resist the pull of the culture around us or does our culture influence us? Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Keeping ourselves right with the Lord is more than a flippant, “I’m sorry, Jesus.” Much of our spiritual growth relies on some tough work by the Holy Spirit and developing self-control, no matter how strong our desires may be. Are you living a life that’s worthy of the calling you have received? Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry continue their discussion of Illegal Immigration from a Biblical perspective, based on the excellent article, “The Stranger At The Gate: A Christian View On Illegal Immigration” by Tim Madden of MaddeningTheology.com. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry wade into the hot topic of Immigration from a biblical perspective. Their discussion centers on an excellent article, “The Stranger At The Gate: A Christian View On Illegal Immigration” by Tim Madden of MaddeningTheology.com Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Have you ever faced what looks like a totally impossible situation? For God, there is nothing that is impossible! Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry dive into the Bible to prove it. Be encouraged … the God of the impossible wants you to call upon His help! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry dig into 1 Corinthians 12 to teach us about the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit, available to all born-again believers. Yes, we’re supposed to use these gifts to build up the Body of Christ. As strange as some of them appear, they are manifestations of Jesus power flowing through His people to impact the world! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry launch into our final two episodes of the Holy Spirit’s work in God’s Kingdom. The guys discuss the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how the Spirit empowers every Christian to make an impact, expanding the Kingdom around the world Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry continue their fascinating talk about the wild and very practical ways that the Lord leads us through His Spirit. The guys show how important it is to know God’s Word as part of His leading. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

How are we led by the Holy Spirit? What does it mean to be led by the Holy Spirit? In this episode and the next, Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry discuss very practical ways that the Lord leads us through His Spirit. It’s an amazing thing to experience. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dying Under the Influence (of your bodily desires) or Divinely Under the Influence (of the Holy Spirit)? And then there’s Doing Under the Influence. Which of these could you be convicted under? Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry continue their talk about being under the Holy Spirit’s influence vs the influence of the world. Join this unique take on Ephesians 5:18 “And don’t get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless living, but be filled by the Spirit.” Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

What does the Holy Spirit do for all the born-again believers? He connects them as body parts are connected to form a body, and stones are bonded together to build a temple. He is our divine interface to help us know God and for His power to flow through us. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

What does it mean to be baptized in the Holy Spirit? Dr. Jay helps us understand being “immersed” in the Holy Spirit (Living Water) and how that affects every part of our being. There is no part of us beyond His touch, starting with Him resurrecting and cleansing our spiritual nature.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

In this episode, Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry discuss Kirk Cameron’s recent podcast regarding the Bible’s revelation about hell, its purpose, and impact on the lost person. Is it eternal punishment or being annihilated after a period of punishment?Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Sparked by celebrity Kirk Cameron’s recent public reassessment about the reality of hell, Dr. Jay continues his teaching about hell … it’s reality, what it is like, and why it exists, based on what the Bible tells us. Why do people deserve hell, and how can we escape going to hell?Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Does hell exist? Why does hell exist? What is it like? Who cares? Every person SHOULD care, especially when our opening questions are answered. Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry take on the extremely serious topic of hell head-on based on what God says about it.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

His Work in Believers. What does the Holy Spirit do within Jesus’ follower? A lot, starting with completely dunking each disciple into His presence for transformation, cleansing, and power. Believers don’t have the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit has them!Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

The original context of the Bible is around Israel and the Jewish people. Therefore, when we examine the Holy Spirit’s role, we must take that Hebraic/Ancient Israel context into account. What have some of the sages and rabbis taught about God’s Spirit? Check it out!Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

In this episode, Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry show how powerfully active the Holy Spirit is among His people, and how He is inseparably linked to Jesus and the New Covenant.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Did the Holy Spirit’s activity die out after the first century, or has He always moved through His people? Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry show that the filling of the Holy Spirit has always been the Father’s plan and that has not ended. Are you ready to be challenged?Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry begin a series about the Holy Spirit. In this episode, the guys talk about the Holy Spirit coming to live in every believer and beginning His work of building the Father’s Kingdom community.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Charlie Kirk’s assassination shocked the world. His death caused many to ask deep questions about why God would allow it to happen. The why remains unanswered. However, the why gives way to the “What?” question. What now for TPUSA (Turning Point USA) and God’s purposes? Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry wrestle with this tragedy in the light of God’s Word.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

“Where in the world are you, God?” Who hasn’t asked that question? Dr. Jay and Larry explore those times when God is silent when we so desperately seek Him.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry continue their comparison between AI and Jesus’ disciples. Lazy, dumbed-down disciples are a spiritual form of Artificial Intelligence. How do we identify such followers of Jesus, and how can they become better with genuine Spiritual Intelligence (SI)?Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Is AI (Artificial Intelligence) a blessing or a curse? Is it wonderful or terrifying? That depends on how AI is used. Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry show us how using AI carelessly or unethically, illustrates how easy it is to become a lazy and dumbed down disciple. Are you ready for the challenge?Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Okay, so a person is born again because they’ve given their life to Jesus. But even though they’ve experienced the Holy Spirit changing them inside, they live as if they were still the same person, not the new person they are. Why is that? Join Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry as they challenge spiritually young Christians to embrace their new life with Jesus.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Using Apostle Paul’s illustration of a body with its parts, joints, and tissues, Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry dig into spiritual insights about how Christians function as the Body of Christ.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry conclude their look at remez, how rabbis teach the Bible in shorthand. In this episode, we realize that our Heavenly Father even uses this shorthand technique to reveal profound truths. The Father reveals at His Son’s Transfiguration (Matthew 17) how Jesus fulfills the entire Hebrew scriptures.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry continue their look at remez, how rabbis teach the Bible in shorthand. In this episode, we discover a beautiful promise of God to all nations, and a harsh rebuke to His people who had been abusing His mercy in both Jeremiah’s and Jesus’ days.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry continue their look at Remez … how Rabbis teach the Bible in shorthand. Remez means to “allude” to something, usually a specific section of the Hebrew Scriptures, via a phrase, word, or even an action. In today’s episode, we dig into the Book of Matthew that uses the reference to “God’s Servant” to reveal Jesus’ purpose when He came to provide salvation to humanity.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Learning how to read the Bible is crucial for every Christian. 1st Century rabbis taught the Bible in shorthand using a method called “remez.” With one phrase, one word, and even one action, a teacher could refer to a vast amount of scripture, saving time and creating, “Aha!” moments for his class. See how Jesus used this technique to reveal profound truths as He was being crucifiedFrothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Much has been made of the January 6, 2020 Washington, D.C. protest. Many have argued back and forth whether it was a genuine insurrection or not. Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry dig into what an insurrection is, and how Jesus pulled off the greatest insurrection in history.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!