Rick Thomas | Life Over Coffee Podcast
1) 48 Case Studies 05: Suicide
Mable picked up the phone and started calling people at random. Somehow, she ended up with your number. Mable confessed she didn’t know why she was calling you but felt an inexplicable urge to do so. ...Show More
2) 48 Case Studies 04: The Nagging Wife
Mable has struggled with insecurity her entire life. Her earliest memories involve her parents' consistent displeasure with her, valuing her outward appearance in social contexts over her well-being. ...Show More
3) Legalism Is a Fear-based Culture That Leads to a Complex Life
Legalism is a complex subject. It stirs passionate responses from many Christians. If you’re in a legalistic culture, it’s hard to get out. If you did come out of it, it’s typical to overreact by goin...Show More
4) 48 Case Studies 03: Exchanging Prisons
Mable, at 28, was single and deeply desired marriage. She had a degree, a great job, and a seemingly full life, but she felt an emptiness that she attributed to her singleness. Marriage, in her mind, ...Show More
5) 48 Case Studies 02: To Date or Not to Date
Biffina is 18 years old, the oldest of four children in a close-knit Christian family. Her parents, Biff and Mable, have consistently taught their children God’s Word and modeled it faithfully. The ch...Show More
6) The Unintended Spiritual Benefits of Legalism
Pursuing holiness is not legalism. Living as a committed, obedient, and disciplined follower of Christ does not mean one is trapped in legalism. When something harmful or wrong occurs—especially somet...Show More
7) Ep. 556 Boasting in Weakness—a Primer
Shows Main Idea – Dying to self is the most painful and ongoing task the Christian will ever face. It’s not a single moment of surrender at the altar or a tear-filled confession at a retreat—it is a c...Show More
8) 48 Case Studies 01: Procrastination
Mable is a highly successful woman who has achieved much in her career and personal life. She is married to Biff, and together, they share a strong faith and a stable marriage. However, despite her ma...Show More
9) Day 31 – Living Boldly: Whatever You Do, Do This
As we conclude this series, we will focus on the most crucial aspect of your life—the one thing that should shape every decision, every action, and every relationship. The question is simple and yet i...Show More
10) Ep. 555 The Cyber Effect- Nine Ways Technology Shapes Us
Shows Main Idea – In this episode, I’m diving into something that’s quietly shaping our thoughts, our relationships, and even our sanctification—the digital world. Whether we recognize it or not, the ...Show More