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Mixed Messages with Jeff Bogue

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Faith questions, plain talk, steady Scripture.

The gist

Mixed Messages with Jeff Bogue pairs loose, joking conversation with direct Bible-centered teaching from Grace Church. Episodes move from movie talk, lost wallets, family stories, and producer ribbing into questions about heaven, AI, consumerism, forgiveness, and spiritual authority.

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About Mixed Messages with Jeff Bogue

Mixed Messages with Jeff Bogue is a Grace Church podcast built around the tension its title names: believers trying to hear God’s voice while culture, family, church habits, technology, and personal cynicism all speak at once. The episodes are conversational and unpolished in a deliberate way. They wander first. Then they focus. A discussion about heaven can begin with jokes about whispery ASMR podcasts and end in an explanation of crowns, judgment, eternal reward, and the difference between salvation and accountability. A question about religious cynicism can pass through the Mario movie, adult children, and the grace of simply spending time together. That looseness is part of the appeal. The show sounds like people who know each other well, tease each other often, and still expect Scripture to answer real questions. Recent episodes take on AI fears, consumeristic thinking, forgiveness, church authority, leadership in the home, envy, vaccines, medical choices, and loving people without surrendering conviction. The perspective is openly Christian and church-rooted. It is also practical. Authority is framed less as control than accountability. Forgiveness is tied to conscience and repair. Personal gifts are discussed through parenting, teamwork, jealousy, and learning to accept what God has actually given. The humor keeps the room breathable, especially when topics get sharp. Jason’s producer presence, Joe Caruso’s episode hosting, and Jeff Bogue’s recurring teaching voice give the show a steady, familiar texture. It suits listeners who like doctrine explained through stories, banter, and direct application rather than academic distance. It is not neutral religion coverage. It is church-rooted counsel for Christians trying to think clearly, live faithfully, and resist easy outrage in a noisy world.

Made for: This show is for Christians, churchgoers, and spiritually curious listeners who want church-rooted conversation about doubt, cynicism, culture, family, and obedience. It especially fits people who prefer informal teaching with humor before the hard turn into Scripture.

What sets it apart: The show’s strength is its mix of everyday comic drift and direct theological application. It does not polish away the banter; it uses it to make serious questions feel lived-in and discussable.

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As heard by us

Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Jeff Bogue and Joe Caruso make Christian reasoning legible by carrying scripture into disputed beliefs, family choices, leadership, and community life.

Mixed Messages with Jeff Bogue turns theological and ethical questions into a loose, good-humored conversation between Joe Caruso and Jeff Bogue.

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A Stoicism pun, then a warning against weaponizing Scripture: your faith questions have room to breathe.

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  • to stop comparing your gifts with someone else's without pretending envy is harmless
  • to disagree over family choices without treating another Christian's conclusion as a moral failure
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Episodes

  1. 1

    Accepting Jesus vs. Following Jesus… How Do I Know When My Loved One Is “In”?

    ·30m
  2. 2

    How Does Suicide Impact Someone’s Eternity?

    ·29m
  3. 3

    Rewind Episode – Would God Have an Opinion on Sports Betting?

    ·19m
  4. 4

    How To Press Against A Consumeristic Mindset

    ·35m
  5. 5

    Does Christian Nationalism Have Merit?

    ·33m
  6. 6

    Does God “Need” the Government to Move His Kingdom Forward?

    ·22m
  7. 7

    What does it look like when God “calls you”?

    ·34m
  8. 8

    Rewind Episode – Cancer…Trusting God and Coping in the Hardest Times

    ·22m
  9. 9

    Rewind Episode: End Times – Why Would Jesus Even Get Into This?

    ·25m
  10. 10

    What does it mean to walk with or be filled with the Holy Spirit?

    ·33m
  11. 11

    Is It Bad That I Want Some Quiet Time to Myself?

    ·26m
  12. 12

    What IS revival? How would I cultivate that in my environment?

    ·32m
  13. 13

    How do I know if God is calling me to some kind of ministry?

    ·29m
  14. 14

    If I get closer to God, does that mean something terrible might happen to me?

    ·28m
  15. 15

    Rewind – Am I Supposed to Fear God? What Would That Even Look Like?

    ·33m
  16. 16

    What if My Spouse/Loved One Won’t Be In Heaven With Me?

  17. 17

    Do My Choices Determine My Life or Is It All Just “God’s Plan?”

  18. 18

    Singleness & the Idolatry of Marriage

  19. 19

    Marital Complications – Withholding Sex and Serving One Another

  20. 20

    Is AI Mentioned In Revelation?

  21. 21

    I love Jesus, but I have a really hard time with people…

  22. 22

    I love Jesus, but is He really the only way?

  23. 23

    Is God a God of wrath or God of love?

  24. 24

    What Is The Relationship Between Historical & Modern-Day Israel? What Is The Significance For Christians Today?

  25. 25

    Forgive AND Forget? How Am I Supposed To Do That?

  26. 26

    Mixed Messages Rewind – Anxiety… Mental Health… Are We Just Supposed to Get Over It?

  27. 27

    Helping Through The Struggle Of Pornography

  28. 28

    Jesus’ Heart For The LGBTQ+ Community

  29. 29

    Why would God create us just to have us suffer on earth?

  30. 30

    How am I Actually Supposed to be Complete and Content with Jesus

  31. 31

    Does Jesus’ Forgiveness Ever Get Out Of Hand? What About The Worst Of The Worst?

  32. 32

    Affirming? Hate? How Do We Navigate Pride Month?

  33. 33

    Pain? Suffering? But I’ve Lived My Life Well!!

  34. 34

    Practical Ways to Start Jesus Conversations

  35. 35

    How Do I Help My Husband Be The Spiritual Leader?

    ·39m
  36. 36

    What Does It Mean To “Take My Thoughts Captive” – And How Do I Do That?

    ·26m
  37. 37

    Defined by the Heart of Jesus: A Conversation After Charlie Kirk’s Death

    ·39m
  38. 38

    Reacting to the Assassination of a CEO

  39. 39

    Why did Jesus say that God had forsaken him on the cross?

  40. 40

    Are Those with Psychopathy or Sociopathy Made in the Image of God?

    ·37m
  41. 41

    Rewind Episode – How Do I REALLY Follow Jesus?

    ·26m
  42. 42

    Why Does the Church Talk About Giving? A Real Challenge for Us All

    ·31m
  43. 43

    Rewind Episode – Honoring Your Parents When You Disagree

    ·43m
  44. 44

    God Is Father, but How Does He Help When You Have Wounds from Your Mother?

    ·26m
  45. 45

    If God Never Leaves or Forsakes Us, Why Are Some Without Him Forever?

    ·22m
  46. 46

    Is a Pastor Just Another Leader in the Church, or Is It Something Different?

    ·36m
  47. 47

    When Is Forgiveness from God Enough? When Do I Need to Go to the Person?

    ·23m
  48. 48

    Rewind Episode – Standing Firm In Our Beliefs But Also Loving Others Well

    ·37m
  49. 49

    1 John 3:9 — If I Still Sin, Does That Mean I’m Not Really “In”?

    ·23m
  50. 50

    Why Don’t We Use the Apocrypha How Can I Trust the Bible

  51. 51

    Why Would I Need a Spiritual Leader Instead of Just Talking to My Pastor?

    ·23m
  52. 52

    Israel & Iran… End Times?

    ·38m
  53. 53

    Have Faith? Plan Ahead? How Do We Live as God’s People?

    ·24m
  54. 54

    Political Differences and Christian Unity

  55. 55

    Is Age a Big Deal in Marriage? What are Other Qualities Should I Look for?

  56. 56

    Mixed Messages – As a Christian, Can I Participate in Diwali or Other Things Like It?

    ·22m
  57. 57

    What Happens to People Who Never Hear About Jesus?

    ·23m
  58. 58

    Mixed Messages Rewind – Jesus, Drugs, and Addiction: Are All Drugs “Bad”?

  59. 59

    Rewind Episode – Do My Choices Determine My Life or Is It All Just “God’s Plan”?

    ·30m
  60. 60

    Rewind Episode – How Am I Actually Supposed to be Complete and Content with Jesus?

    ·28m
  61. 61

    Is It a Sin to Not Like Someone?

    ·28m
  62. 62

    Honoring Your Parents When You Disagree

    ·43m
  63. 63

    Is There a Right or Wrong Way for Christians to Approach Halloween?

    ·28m
  64. 64

    Living with Indefinite Trials or Suffering

    ·18m
  65. 65

    If Satan Is the “Prince” of This World, How Does That Work With God’s Sovereignty?

    ·30m
  66. 66

    Creation Order? Submission in Leadership? In the Home? What Does This Mean?

    ·35m
  67. 67

    Being with Other People? A Group? What’s in It for Me?

    ·26m
  68. 68

    How do I ‘stand’ for what I believe while trying to love people too

  69. 69

    How do I Know When It’s Time to Leave My Church?

  70. 70

    How do you create a safe place where you can confess?

  71. 71

    How Do I Overcome Religious Cynicism?

    ·34m
  72. 72

    Can God Protect Us from Bad Things? Should We Even Ask?

    ·23m
  73. 73

    What Do I Do When I’ve Given In to Isolation and Cynicism?

    ·30m
  74. 74

    Why Did My Young Cousin Have to Die?

    ·35m
  75. 75

    I Already Know the “Stuff…” What Do I Need Spiritual Rhythms For?

    ·26m
  76. 76

    Civic Duty and Citizenship in Heaven

  77. 77

    Honoring Your Parents: How to Set Boundaries With an Alcoholic Mother

    ·30m
  78. 78

    So Many Needs All Around Me… How Do I Pray for It All!?

    ·28m
  79. 79

    I’m Married and Was Cheated On… Am I Being a Doormat?

    ·30m
  80. 80

    How to Help My Kid Understand Why Their Friend Has Two Moms?

    ·31m
  81. 81

    Why Use a Conversational Tone Instead of Just Preach at People?

    ·28m
  82. 82

    Self vs Sacrifice – What If I Can’t Do What I Want Because I’m Broke

  83. 83

    Savior – I Once Was Blind but Now I See

  84. 84

    A Stoic Resurgence? Does This Align With or Diverge From Christian Faith?

    ·36m
  85. 85

    Is AI a great tool? Or is it as extreme as “the Mark of the Beast”?

    ·25m
  86. 86

    Rewind Episode – Forgive AND Forget? How Am I Supposed To Do That?

    ·26m
  87. 87

    Big sin? Little sin? What is repentance anyway?

    ·29m
  88. 88

    Navigating “race, diversity, and inclusion” with our loved ones

  89. 89

    The Bible: A Main Thread? Contradictions?

    ·34m
  90. 90

    There’s a lot of people around… When do we plant a new campus?

  91. 91

    How Does Satan Work? What Is the Spiritual Battle We Find Ourselves In?

    ·31m
  92. 92

    If God Is All-Knowing, How Do We Reconcile Tragedy?

    ·31m
  93. 93

    How Do I Connect with Those Who Mock the Faith?

    ·24m
  94. 94

    Rewind Episode – The Lies We Tell Ourselves

    ·37m
  95. 95

    Can I Have a Deceased Loved One Cremated?

    ·20m
  96. 96

    What’s the Difference Between Christianity and Islam?

    ·20m
  97. 97

    Where Does Jesus and the Scripture Claim That He Is God?

    ·19m
  98. 98

    Affirming? Hate? How Do We Navigate Pride Month?

  99. 99

    How Much Involvement in Church is Healthy vs Too Much?

  100. 100

    Am I Leaving My Family Behind With My Spiritual Excitement?

    Hosts discuss personal puppy struggles before introducing the episode's theme of balancing spiritual excitement with family concerns.

    ·30m
  101. 101

    A “Least” and “Greatest” in Heaven? What’s That All About?

    Hidden gem

    Mixed Messages with Jeff Bogue and Joe Caruso answers a listener question from Matthew 5:19-20 about what “least” and “greatest” in the kingdom of heaven mean.

    Apr 16, 2026·25m·2 clips
  102. 102

    How Do I Overcome Religious Cynicism?

    A conversation about overcoming religious cynicism, using the example of watching the new Mario movie with adult children and navigating differing perspectives.

    Apr 9, 2026·34m
  103. 103

    Is AI a great tool? Or is it as extreme as “the Mark of the Beast”?

    Two people casually discuss AI, the book Project Hail Mary, and the experience of watching movies in theaters versus at home.

    Apr 2, 2026·25m
  104. 104

    How To Press Against A Consumeristic Mindset

    Two podcast hosts engage in casual banter about shorts, Florida vacation, and a conference before transitioning to the main topic.

    Mar 26, 2026·35m
  105. 105

    When Is Forgiveness from God Enough? When Do I Need to Go to the Person?

    A discussion about when forgiveness from God is sufficient versus when one needs to seek forgiveness from another person, illustrated with a story about finding a wallet.

    Mar 19, 2026·23m
  106. 106

    Creation Order? Submission in Leadership? In the Home? What Does This Mean?

    Mixed Messages co-hosts Jeff Bogue and Joe Caruso address questions about 'creation order' — a theological concept Jeff says is routinely misunderstood, including by ChatGPT.

    Mar 12, 2026·35m·2 clips
  107. 107

    Rewind Episode – The Lies We Tell Ourselves

    Mixed Messages hosts Jeff Bogue and Joe Caruso revisit a 2022 episode about the lies adults tell children, specifically the claim that 'you can be anything you want to be.' Jeff argues that helicopter parenting and tiger mom parenting are both expressions of the same parental fear — that parents link their identity to how their children perform.

    Mar 5, 2026·37m·2 clips
  108. 108

    Rewind Episode – Standing Firm In Our Beliefs But Also Loving Others Well

    Hidden gem

    Jeff Bogue says the vaccine question should move from "Do I take the vaccine?" to "Where is my heart with Christ?"

    Feb 26, 2026·37m·2 clips
  109. 109

    Being with Other People? A Group? What’s in It for Me?

    Hidden gem

    Mixed Messages with Jeff Bogue centers on whether Rooted groups and small groups are worth the time when people are already "swamped" and busy.

    Feb 19, 2026·26m·1 clip
  110. 110

    Is a Pastor Just Another Leader in the Church, or Is It Something Different?

    Feb 12, 2026·36m
  111. 111

    I’m Married and Was Cheated On… Am I Being a Doormat?

    Feb 5, 2026·30m
  112. 112

    1 John 3:9 — If I Still Sin, Does That Mean I’m Not Really “In”?

    Jan 29, 2026·23m
  113. 113

    Why Would I Need a Spiritual Leader Instead of Just Talking to My Pastor?

    Jan 22, 2026·23m
  114. 114

    I Already Know the “Stuff…” What Do I Need Spiritual Rhythms For?

    Jan 15, 2026·26m
  115. 115

    Rewind Episode – How Do I REALLY Follow Jesus?

    Jan 8, 2026·26m
  116. 116

    Living with Indefinite Trials or Suffering

    Jan 1, 2026·18m
  117. 117

    Honoring Your Parents: How to Set Boundaries With an Alcoholic Mother

    Dec 18, 2025·30m
  118. 118

    Why Does the Church Talk About Giving? A Real Challenge for Us All

    Dec 11, 2025·31m
  119. 119

    Rewind Episode – Honoring Your Parents When You Disagree

    Nov 27, 2025·43m
  120. 120

    Rewind Episode – Do My Choices Determine My Life or Is It All Just “God’s Plan”?

    Nov 20, 2025·30m
  121. 121

    If Satan Is the “Prince” of This World, How Does That Work With God’s Sovereignty?

    Nov 13, 2025·30m
  122. 122

    How Does Satan Work? What Is the Spiritual Battle We Find Ourselves In?

    Nov 6, 2025·31m
  123. 123

    A Stoic Resurgence? Does This Align With or Diverge From Christian Faith?

    Hidden gem

    Mixed Messages with Jeff Bogue tackles a listener question about the stoic revival and asks where Christianity aligns with Stoicism and where it diverges.

    Oct 30, 2025·36m·2 clips
  124. 124

    Are Those with Psychopathy or Sociopathy Made in the Image of God?

    Oct 23, 2025·37m
  125. 125

    How Do I Connect with Those Who Mock the Faith?

    Oct 16, 2025·24m
  126. 126

    So Many Needs All Around Me… How Do I Pray for It All!?

    Oct 9, 2025·28m
  127. 127

    Is There a Right or Wrong Way for Christians to Approach Halloween?

    Oct 2, 2025·28m
  128. 128

    God Is Father, but How Does He Help When You Have Wounds from Your Mother?

    Sep 25, 2025·26m
  129. 129

    Defined by the Heart of Jesus: A Conversation After Charlie Kirk’s Death

    Sep 18, 2025·39m
  130. 130

    If God Is All-Knowing, How Do We Reconcile Tragedy?

    Sep 11, 2025·31m
  131. 131

    If God Never Leaves or Forsakes Us, Why Are Some Without Him Forever?

    Sep 4, 2025·22m
  132. 132

    Can God Protect Us from Bad Things? Should We Even Ask?

    Aug 28, 2025·23m
  133. 133

    How Does Suicide Impact Someone’s Eternity?

    Aug 21, 2025·29m
  134. 134

    Rewind Episode – How Am I Actually Supposed to be Complete and Content with Jesus?

    A rewind episode of Mixed Messages where hosts Joe and Jeff discuss how to find completeness and contentment in Jesus amidst life's mixed messages.

    Aug 14, 2025·28m
  135. 135

    Rewind Episode – Would God Have an Opinion on Sports Betting?

    Aug 7, 2025·19m
  136. 136

    Rewind Episode – Forgive AND Forget? How Am I Supposed To Do That?

    Jul 31, 2025·26m
  137. 137

    Can I Have a Deceased Loved One Cremated?

    Jul 24, 2025·20m
  138. 138

    How to Help My Kid Understand Why Their Friend Has Two Moms?

    A podcast episode discussing how to help a child understand why their friend has two moms, with a focus on inclusive parenting and family diversity.

    Jul 17, 2025·31m
  139. 139

    What Do I Do When I’ve Given In to Isolation and Cynicism?

    Jul 10, 2025·30m
  140. 140

    Is It a Sin to Not Like Someone?

    Jul 3, 2025·28m
  141. 141

    Israel & Iran… End Times?

    Jun 26, 2025·38m
  142. 142

    What’s the Difference Between Christianity and Islam?

    Jun 19, 2025·20m
  143. 143

    Why Did My Young Cousin Have to Die?

    Jun 12, 2025·35m
  144. 144

    Am I Leaving My Family Behind With My Spiritual Excitement?

    Two pastors discuss balancing spiritual enthusiasm with family life, opening with a lighthearted chat about puppy crate training.

    Jun 5, 2025·30m
  145. 145

    Have Faith? Plan Ahead? How Do We Live as God’s People?

    May 29, 2025·24m
  146. 146

    Where Does Jesus and the Scripture Claim That He Is God?

    May 22, 2025·19m
  147. 147

    Why Use a Conversational Tone Instead of Just Preach at People?

    May 15, 2025·28m
  148. 148

    Mixed Messages – As a Christian, Can I Participate in Diwali or Other Things Like It?

    May 8, 2025·22m
  149. 149

    What Happens to People Who Never Hear About Jesus?

    May 1, 2025·23m
  150. 150

    Does Christian Nationalism Have Merit?

    Apr 24, 2025·33m