INTRO

• Welcome listeners back to A Good Cup of Coffee.

• Mention: recording locally in Bonifay with guest David from Fresh Grounds.

• Briefly set up the theme: “Today we’re talking missions, coffee, and how community happens one cup at a time.”

• Mention drinks on air (fun icebreaker): caramel apple butter “Deanna,” dirty vanilla chai, and David’s latte with extra shot.

• Quick shoutouts to local Bonifay staples (Holiday, M&W, Big John’s/Donut Land).

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DAVID’S STORY & BACKGROUND

• Missionary kid roots in Brazil; dual citizenship.

• Parents’ ministry: evangelism, teaching, youth/music.

• Time in West Africa—Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal.

• Boarding school in Senegal where he met Michelle.

• Sixteen years of ministry overseas (started as dorm parents → youth ministry).

• Learned discipleship through example and daily life.

• Why they left: mission shift + father’s dementia → call back home.

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FRESH GROUNDS ORIGIN STORY

• Return to Bonifay → working factory job → pastoral visit leads to coffee shop role.

• No prior café experience, but passion for people and gospel mission.

• Opened June 2020, sustained by Carmel Church (David on staff, not payroll).

• Tight margins, community-supported, accessible prices, faith-driven focus.

• Real impact: pastors meet there, students gather, gospel conversations happen.

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MISSIONS THROUGH COFFEE

• Philosophy: “Let the kingdom lead, not your ambitions.”

• Use your gifts and daily work as worship—whether brewing espresso or teaching.

• Example: excellence in small details as spiritual discipline.

• Real-life witness from factory job: living out faith draws curiosity.

• Encourage listeners: your workbench or classroom can be a mission field.

• Passages mentioned: Acts 1:8 and Romans 12:4–8.

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COFFEE HOT TAKES

• Creamer = good if balanced.

• Cold brew: overrated or not? (mixed opinions).

• Simplicity is key—good coffee shouldn’t be complicated.

• “Perfect cup” depends on setting, not perfection—Nescafé under a tree vs. traffic latte.

• Fun story: Meredith training David on-the-fly during first long shift.

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COMMUNITY AND STUDENT MINISTRY CONNECTION

• Connection with FCA and local schools.

• Encouragement to students: seek first the kingdom in career, money, and relationships.

• Challenge: don’t trade eternal rewards for short-term comfort.

• Example: Paul’s tentmaking—work that sustains mission.

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WRAP-UP

• Recap: mission, coffee, and calling.

• Shoutout to Michelle and Fresh Grounds team.

• Upcoming: host heading to a Fresh Grounds meeting, David returning for a future episode.

• Tease shipment of “good coffee” from the host’s dad to settle the “bad coffee” debate.

• Closing verse idea: “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Cor. 10:31).

Opening: Coffee Chat & Listener Feedback

• Seth visited Fresh Grounds and chatted with David (shoutout).

• Tried a developing Tiramisu Iced Drink (Monin tiramisu syrup, mocha, cinnamon).

• Feedback: try cocoa powder instead of mocha; steam powders into milk; mascarpone flavor is hardest to replicate.

• Noah’s drinks: hot vanilla latte + black coffee.

• Noah shares his dad’s feedback: “Less weird coffee hot takes!”

• Noah’s dad will send coffee for on-air tasting; Seth commits to trying it black.

• Plans to invite David from Fresh Grounds on the podcast soon.

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📖 Main Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1–8

Read aloud (NIV).

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1. The Setting and Authority of the Charge (v. 1)

• Paul charges Timothy “in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead.”

• This is a divine commission, not a suggestion—rooted in ultimate authority.

• Eschatological tone shows urgency and seriousness (Douglas Mangum).

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2. Preach the Word – A Call for All Believers (v. 2a)

• “Preach” (Greek: proclaim) goes beyond pulpit preaching—every believer is a truth-teller.

• Connected to the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18–20; Rom. 10:14–15).

• Every Christian is called to proclaim the gospel wherever they are.

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3. Be Ready In and Out of Season (v. 2b)

• Be prepared whether convenient or not—faithful in every season.

• Analogies:

• Pro athletes train in the off-season.

• Hurricane preparedness—too late to prepare once the storm hits.

• Quotes:

• John Wooden: “When opportunity knocks, it’s too late to prepare.”

• Abraham Lincoln: “I will study and get ready, and perhaps my chance will come.”

• Challenge: fill our lives with Scripture now so we’re ready when opportunities come (1 Pet. 3:15).

• Conviction over convenience: spiritual formation takes time—no “microwave” shortcuts.

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4. Correct, Rebuke, and Encourage (v. 2c)

• Hold truth and love together: speak truth, but with patience and gentleness.

• Testimony: worship pastor’s mother who prayed 25 years for her family’s salvation—God answered in full.

• A picture of patient perseverance and faith in God’s timing.

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5. The Danger of “Itching Ears” and False Teaching (vv. 3–4)

• People reject sound doctrine and seek teachers who affirm desires.

• “Myths” are compelling cultural stories that sound true but distort the gospel (Mangum).

• Modern parallels: influencer culture, prosperity teaching, and compromise masked with “Jesus language.”

• Practice discernment: read in context; prioritize exegesis over eisegesis.

• Example: a misleading video exposed when reading just one more verse beyond its claim.

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6. Sober-Minded Endurance and Evangelistic Work (v. 5)

• Be steady, endure suffering, and “do the work of an evangelist.”

• Evangelism isn’t a title—it’s obedience in every vocation.

• “Big-C calling”: make disciples.

• “Little-c calling”: how and where God calls you to do it.

• Nicholas Zinzendorf: “Preach the gospel, die, and be forgotten.”

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7. Finishing Well and the Crown of Righteousness (vv. 6–8)

• Paul faces death with confidence: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

• The focus is finishing, not winning—Christ is the Victor.

• The “crown of righteousness” = Christ Himself, the reward of His presence.

• Encouragement for believers facing hardship: stay faithful, look forward to Christ’s appearing.

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Looking Ahead

• Next week: conclude the 2 Timothy series.

• Plan to bring Fresh Grounds’ David on as a guest.

• Awaiting coffee shipment from Noah’s dad for live tasting and review.

Segment Highlights:

Intro & Banter: Florida heat, office AC debates, Pat McAfee 33-yard challenge.

Rapid Coffee Opinions: Cold brew, Starbucks, pour-over, moka pot, iced vs. hot coffee, entry-level machines.

Main Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 3:16–17

“All Scripture is breathed out by God…”

Inspiration: God guided authors; human context included.

Five Ps of Reliability: Profession, Production, Prophecy, Preservation, Personal Testimony

Profitable Uses: Teaching, Reproof, Correction, Training in Righteousness

Equipped for Every Good Work: Scripture fully equips all believers.

Closing Encouragement: Daily Scripture reading transforms lives; humor in Scripture is real!

Resources Mentioned:

The Bible is Funny (Podcast & Card Game)

Key Takeaways:

Scripture is reliable and inspired.

It equips believers for right living, not just leaders.

Engaging with Scripture daily produces transformation.

Main Idea:

Paul calls Timothy to follow his example of faithful living, endurance under persecution, and deep love rooted in Scripture.

Key Segments:

• Coffee Kickoff: Fall flavors, barista styles, and our Keurig lineup

• Passage Context: Paul contrasts godliness with the moral decay of 2 Tim 3:1–9

• Following Paul’s Example: Teaching, conduct, and purpose that align

• Agape Love & Endurance: The strength to bear trials and love unconditionally

• Persecution Is Inevitable: Faithfulness brings friction in a fallen world

• Responding to Evil: We can’t control culture’s decline, but we can live faithfully

• Relational Discipleship: Faith learned from mentors and family (Paul, Lois, Eunice)

• Scripture’s Power: God’s Word makes us wise for salvation through Christ

Coming Up Next:

Part 2 — The God-Breathed Word (2 Tim. 3:16–17)

1. Setting Up the Passage

• Paul’s “last days” = church age (Acts 2 → present)

• Goal isn’t timeline speculation but moral awareness: “Avoid such people.”

2. Three Misdirected Loves

• Self: “I must be exalted.” → narcissism, influencer culture

• Antidote: humility, surrender to Christ

• Money: “I must have more.” → consumer Christianity, worship as preference

• Antidote: contentment, generosity

• Pleasure: “I must feel good.” → escapism, comfort over calling

• Antidote: worship, endurance, crucify the flesh

3. Appearance vs. Power (v. 5)

• Outward godliness without inward transformation

• Discernment: test teachers by Scripture, not charisma

• Avoid pride when separating—truth + mercy

4. Deception and the Vulnerable (vv. 6–8)

• “Creeping into households” = targeting isolated believers

• Application: stay in community and accountability

• Jannes & Jambres = imitation without transformation

5. Encouragement (v. 9)

• Evil doesn’t win. “Their folly will be plain.”

• Christ preserves His church

Closing Application

• Which love are you drifting toward?

• How can you cultivate the antidotes this week?

• Read ahead: next episode covers 2 Tim. 3:10–17—Paul’s example and Scripture’s authority.

This week, Noah Wagner and Seth Pippen continue their 2 Timothy series after last week’s detour on “asking questions.” In this episode, they unpack Paul’s imagery of vessels in a great house, the call to flee youthful passions, and what it means for the Lord’s servant to avoid quarrels while teaching with kindness and gentleness.

Coffee Banter ☕

• Seth: Iced chai “dirty” (with espresso + brown sugar)

• Noah: Brown sugar shaken espresso with spiced cold foam

• Debate: how to properly shake a brown sugar espresso (two techniques explained)

• Rant: paying extra for cold foam and then drinking with a straw

Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:20–26

• Honorable vs. dishonorable vessels – set apart for God’s purposes, not self-cleansing but Christ-cleansing

• Commands – flee youthful passions (pride, arrogance, quarrelsomeness—not just lust) and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace

• Ministry posture – avoid foolish controversies, don’t fight, but be kind, patient, and gentle when correcting

• Ultimate goal – not winning arguments but praying that God grants repentance

Key Takeaways

• To flee sin is also to run toward Christ.

• Quarrels are “foolish and stupid arguments” (moros = root of “moron”). Don’t get caught in “word wars.”

• The Lord’s servant is known for kindness, patience, and gentle correction.

• Our aim: win hearts, not debates.

Next Steps

• Resource: “Five Non-Negotiables of Christianity” (linked in show notes)

• Next episode: 2 Timothy 3—“All Scripture is breathed out by God”

• Encourage listeners: Share, subscribe, and leave a review!

Five non-negotiables:
1. The Gospel is central – Do they believe and proclaim that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus alone—not by good works, not by church attendance, but by what Christ has already done?

2. The Trinity is true – Do they believe in the one true God revealed in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? This is foundational to understanding who God is and how He works in the world.

3. The Resurrection is real – Do they hold firmly that Jesus literally rose from the dead and that we too will be raised? This is a core truth, not just a symbol or metaphor.

4. God’s Word is handled rightly – Do they take the Bible seriously, aiming to understand what it actually says instead of twisting it to fit their own ideas or culture?

5. A life of holiness is pursued – Do they show a desire to leave sin behind and live in a way that honors Jesus? None of us are perfect, but real believers should be moving toward Christlikeness.