#94 - Caffeine & Sugar to the Glory of God w/ David Mathis

Perhaps our most unique episode?! Today’s interview is with David Mathis, who is the executive editor for desiringGod.org, a pastor at Cities Church, and an author. We talk to David about how to biblically approach our consumption of caffeine and sugar—based on two articles he has written:

 

God Caffeinated His World: Coffee, Tea, and Soda to the Glory of Christ

What is Sweeter Than Honey? A Little Theology of Sugar

 

David’s Recommended Resources:

• Donald Macleod, The Person of Christ
• Maximus the Confessor (such as On the Cosmic Mystery of Jesus Christ)

 

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