Bad Apples Podcast

Grumpy Apples, Free Rein Coffee, A Thanksgiving Sides Ranking, & Part 3 of How To Pray by Pete Greig (with Cody & Garrett)

Surveys, science, & studies were done on the subject. And we have the list! The Ultimate Thanksgiving Side Top 8.  Garrett tries to nail down what sides are in this definitive Thanksgiving list. He does a pretty great job! We have Free Rein Coffee on this episode! Rip Wheeler founded America's next great coffee and we have a cup! Also, it's part 3 of looking at the book How To Pray by Pete Greig and diving into what prayer looks like in our own lives. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a review! 

Cody’s Scary Story, Fermented Coffee, & Part 2 of How To Pray by Pete Greig (With Cody & Garrett)

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The closest to a Halloween episode you're going to get!! HA! Mad Priest Coffee is back on the podcast with their deep fermented coffee!  Cody shares his only and scariest story. Garrett shivers in fear. We'll call it "The Terror In Taylorville."
Also, stick around for part 2 of the discussion of How To Pray, taken from the book How To Pray by Pete Greig. Enjoy! 

The Bad Apples Orchard, Cody’s Christmas Pajamas, & Part 1 of How To Pray by Pete Greig (With Cody & Garrett)

Oh boy. Cody already has his Christmas pajamas on and Christmas tree ready to decorate. IT'S NOT EVEN HALLOWEEN YET! In this episode, you will hear these rotten scoundrels brainstorm what having a Bad Apples Orchard would look like. Also, CXT Coffee comes through for the win again! Then, it's part 1 of a look into the book "How To Pray" by Pete Greig. The link to the book is below. Enjoy! 
How To Pray by Pete Greig

Garrett’s Sports Soliloquy, A Pour Over Symphony, & Everything In Between (With Cody & Garrett)

Oh what an episode this one will be. DISCLAIMER. The first half is dedicated to sports. Yes, we love sports. However, if you do not love sports then stick around until after the break! However, either way, you're going to enjoy how passionate Garrett gets about disc golf!! Yes. Disc golf. We try a cup of CxT coffee. This time the coffee is from Indonesia. Brewed in Cody's Dollar General version pour over!
Also check out this link to a really cool news source that is neutral and christ-centered. Subscribe to their daily news articles! 
The Pour Over - News
 

CxT Coffee, Cody is a Muggle, & The Tension in Tough Topics (With Cody & Garrett)

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. And it's beautiful day for a BRAND NEW episode of YOUR FAVORITE podcast! Don't deny it. These rotten mongrels sit down, have coffee from CxT in Peoria, IL, catch up, discuss a multitude of different things, AND Garrett challenges Cody with a specific task! 
Below is a link to a sermon from Lead Pastor of Hope Church, Brian Mills which was briefly discussed on this episode! Take a listen!
Live One Life: One Place - Pastor Brians Mills (8-27-23) 

Garrett’s Boston Accent, Lotus Flower Energy, & Breaking Pottery (With Cody & Garrett)

Here we go! These Bad Apples have some coffee gifted by BAP Legend, Mike Skaggs. What is a time in your life when you've been the hottest!? We're talking temperature! HA. We also talk through Cody's sermon that he preached at New Vision Church in Decatur, IL! Which is linked below! Enjoy! 
 
Cody's sermon begins at the 55 minute mark. 
Cody's Sermon @ New Vision Church

Return of the BAP, Kopi Luwak, & Ruthlessly Eliminating Hurry (With Cody & Garrett)

Did you miss us? Yes, we know you dod. Cry no more little children! The BAP is back at it. Today, Arrowroot Coffee comes in clutch again with the most expensive coffee in the world! KOPI LUWAK! Oh, and did you know it was pooped out by a cat creature in Indonesia? 
 
Below is the link to Cody's sermon from New Vision Church in Decatur, IL. He begins preaching around the 55 minute mark! 
Cody's Sermon at New Vision Church

Summer Hits, Custom Cup Coffee, & Romans 5 (With Cody & Garrett)

What's better than another new episode of the podcast? Well...nothing. What is second best, you ask? A summer hits playlist curated by the Bad Apples ON THE FLY! Also, Garrett dives in to Romans 5! Don't miss the fun! 
 
Here are the links below to the playlists that YOU can listen to on Apple Music & Spotify! (Spotify link will be available soon)
Sweet Summer Jam Playlist: Apple Music

Irresistible by Andy Stanley, Elm Street Coffee, & The Love of Summer (With Cody & Garrett)

THE BAD APPLES are back at it. These rotten scoundrels dive into a conversation about Andy Stanley's book "Irresistible." It's a must listen! Elm Street Coffee from Jacksonville, IL is in the cups, hot, and tasty. What better way to kick off summer than to discuss some must haves and jam out to a good summer song brought to you by Forrest Frank! The link to that jam is down below! 
Summer Love by Forrest Frank & Nic D
 
"Lean on Me" by DC Talk also featured in this episode.

CANNED GOODS (From the Shelf / March 2022) - Purpose / Plans with Dustin Bramer

New to the podcast? Here's a special look back at a conversation with Cody & Dustin Bramer. Dustin shares his story and testimony. It's an incredible story that we are honored to be able to share again! Happy Memorial Day! Now sit back, relax, and enjoy this CANNED GOOD from the Bad Apples Shelf.