Cooper Stuff Podcast

I often hear phrases such as "God is bigger than the Bible." Today I'm going to explain why I think we should not say this. There is a sense in which it is true, but typically it is used to subtly lower the authority of the Bible. I hope to convince you today! ► Buy John's book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://www.twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: https://cooper-stuff.myshopify.com/collections/all

Do you feel like living the faith has become needlessly complicated? Are you confused; deconstructing; or just looking for answers? Today's episode is meant to encourage you to live the true gospel, which is a gospel of grace and not works. Time to get back to the basics. ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://www.twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: https://cooper-stuff.myshopify.com/collections/all

Bethel's apology; my thoughts; lots of receipts. ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://www.twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: https://cooper-stuff.myshopify.com/collections/all

Today we talk about something we've never dabbled into: Bethel controversy. Podcaster Mike Winger released a 6 hour expose on Bethel's knowledge about one of their most platformed "prophets," Shawn Bolz, who allegedly data-mined personal information about people and used it to fraudulently prophesy to them. These and other accusations has caused a firestorm in the evangelical world, especially in its charismatic corners. Today, we briefly respond to the controversy. A church that is truly prophetic would stand up for righteousness and for victims of church abuse. ► Mike Winger's Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH05S53QlY0 ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

What is going on in Nigeria? Both comedian and talk show host, Bill Maher, and President Trump announced that tens of thousands of Christians have been killed in Nigeria. Is this a true? Many of us have heard rumors about this for several years. Today, the man who was recently used to bring the truth to light and flip the public perception on the veracity of these claims joins Cooper Stuff to explain what has transpired, in what may be the most interesting and shocking conversation in the show's history. ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

Everyone is talking about Jesus these days. Is this revival? Is this cultural Christianity? Today we discuss these implications on our society, and we touch on the concept of repressive tolerance. ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

There are some good signs in America that indicate the beginning of revival. People are going to church in huge numbers, Bible sales are increasing physically and in digital sales, many people claim to have just come to the faith since the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Why is this happening? Today we delve into the battle happening within American evangelicalism. In doing so, we describe what some refer to as Thirdwayism; and finally, why I believe revival is happening. ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

My reaction to the Charlie Kirk memorial, and to the reactions to the memorial. ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

One week after Charlie Kirk's assassination, the country is still roiling and processing. When it comes to the notion of a unified country, one thing that must be discussed is various views on liberty and speech. Today we outline three different concepts on speech: enlightenment, liberalism, progressivism, and a Christian philosophy of speech. ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

On September 10th, 2025, Charlie Kirk, founder of TPUSA, was shot and killed. While being at a loss for words, we try to express our grief and shock, along with how to process moving forward. ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

Allegations have come against Michael Tait, former singer of dc Talk and The Newsboys. Subsequently, Michael Tait released a public confession, admitting to "the substance" of the accusations. This was followed by many more allegations of an extremely serious nature. Today we discuss how to move forward. This is a very weighty moment. ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

Here is part 2 of my fascinating discussion with Melissa Dougherty. We discuss the differences between New Thought and New Age and more about her new book "Happy Lies". ► Connect with Melissa https://www.melissadougherty.co/ https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaDougherty ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

Melissa Dougherty joins the show to speak about her book, "Happy Lies." It is such a fascinating discussion that we had to make this 2 episodes! If you've wondered why the self-love, positivity, and wellness movements sound vaguely Christian, this episode will help explain it. It will also explain the differences between these ideas and Christianity. The most surprising aspect of this is finding out the source of these ideas, which is a movement called New Thought. ► Connect with Melissa https://www.melissadougherty.co/ https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaDougherty ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

I preached a sermon at Ascent Church this week titled The Mature Man. This message was on my heart and I wanted to share with you. ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

A new Barna poll has been released showing that Christianity is in decline in America. However, there have been many other signs that it is increasing. Today we look at the data and discuss what it means to truly be a follower of Jesus. ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

Today we have Krista Bontrager and Monique Duson from The Center for Biblical Unity join the show to talk about their book, Walking in Unity. Cooper Stuff had the privilege of reading the book and giving it an endorsement last year. The topic of race has become such a flashpoint over the last handful of years, and there is still much to talk about and much to learn. How do we walk in unity? ► Connect w/Center For Biblical Unity https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/ https://www.walkinginunity.com/ ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

On the week of Easter, Christianity Today published an article titled, "Was Jesus Crucified with Nails?" The article implicitly calls into question the inerrancy of Scripture, which Cooper Stuff considers unacceptable. Today we cover the story, along with a statement of apology by the author of the article and Christianity Today, but is that enough? ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

Today's episode is a sermon that I preached at Ascent Church in the Nashville area. We moved in order to help start this church. It is barely up and running but wanted to share this message! ► Connect with Ascent Church https://www.churchascent.org/ @ChurchAscent ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

Happy 2025! Today we talk about an unlikely combination: fear and delight, based on Psalm 112. This is how you get closer to God this year! ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store

It's time for a regime change in American evangelicalism—a rise of the normies. Today we look at two responses to the re-election of Donald Trump to illustrate why our current establishment leaders aren't good "war-time" leaders because they don't understand what most Christians in this country do: (1) that it is imperative that we stand against the tide of evil in our nation before it's too late. (2) how we should do that and the difference between right and wrong is actually quite clear, even though Big Eva doesn't see it. ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise: www.johnlcooper.com/store