Coffee Cup Theology

Brance and Lauren introduce themselves and talk about Ethiopian coffee.Then they discuss chapter one of A.W. Pink’s book The Attributes of God. This chapter explores God’s solitariness. God existed alone and self-sufficiently before creation, requiring nothing, and gaining nothing from His creation. His decision to create was a sovereign act of His will, solely for the manifestation of His glory, not out of necessity or obligation. God’s perfections, including His sovereignty, transcendence, and independence, set Him apart from humanity. Human reason cannot fully comprehend God, but only through His self-revelation in Scripture and the work of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of believers can we know Him.When discussing theology, defining your terms is important. Brance and Lauren have a discussion of theology term Creed, what it means, why it’s important, and how the creeds should be used.Resources Mentioned:The Attributes of God by A.W. PinkChappel Library2LCF (2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith)Affirming the Apostles’ Creed by J.I. PackerDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Have you ever found yourself sipping your morning coffee and wondering… what in Babylon is Jeremiah 29.11 really about?Then you’ve come to the right place.Coffee Cup Theology is the podcast where good theology meets good coffee.Each week, Pastor Brance Gillihan and his wife, Lauren, will help you savor the goodness of God and His Word.Here's a taste… of what we have planned.Two episodes per month, we’ll immerse ourselves (a little baptist and coffee humor there) in the text of Scripture. We’ll pick a verse and consider it in context. Sometimes we’ll pick verses that are regularly abused and misapplied. Other times we’ll look at verses that are just ignored because they’re difficult or uncomfortable.One episode per month will be dedicated to reading through some theological books together and having a discussion about the doctrines and ideas we find. We’ll be reading Bavinck, Vos, Pink, Owen, and others.Once a month we’ll have an episode dedicated to a conversation about something I’ve read or studied in the course of my sermon preparation that we feel warrants a fresh cup and a conversation.Each episode we’ll be talking coffee as well. We’ll talk about our favorite beans, roasts, brewing methods, and mugs.Each episode will also feature a definition and brief discussion of an important theological term, to help you grow in your knowledge and understanding of God’s Word.Don’t miss a conversation! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts…Or wherever you listen!And be sure to visit CoffeeCupTheology.com, to join the conversation, send us a question, and subscribe for email updates.So pour yourself a fresh cup, settle in, and join us every Monday, beginning in May 2026, as we…Taste and see that the Lord is good!