When religion isn't all it's cracked up to be (Conversation with Ron Lennex, Pt 1) Episode 55

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Ron talks about being raised Methodist as a kid, and also going to Catholic mass with his grandmother. He became spiritually curious as he grew older, and found out one of his buddy's father was a born-again Christian. They invited him to their church where he attended for a while. From there, he attended a trinitarian 'holiness' full gospel church until he was in his early 20s and decided to leave the church for a period of time.

After he relocated from NY to TX, he met a former Pentecostal woman in Austin and they started attending a UPC church in the area. He stayed there about 7 years, and while there, met a Hebraic/messianic teacher. They became good friends, and then left the UPC to start a small group meeting.  But that wasn't all it was cracked up to be either....

Ron's cigar: JFR Lunatic 8"x80 ring

What we drank on the show:

• Java Jolt - created by Ron. 
  • Ron's version:
    • 1 shot bourbon (McFarland's Reserve from Total Wine)
    • 1 shot coffee liqueur (Javagave from Leanderthal Distilling from Total Wine)
    • 4 oz strong coffee
    • 1/2 oz dark amber maple syrup
    • 1 oz heavy cream
    • ice
    • Add bourbon, coffee liqueur, coffee, maple syrup & ice to cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Add ice to a rocks glass and pour mixture over the top. Top w/heavy cream but don't stir.
  • Nate's substitutions to the above:
    • 1 shot bourbon (Bonfire Bourbon from College Station)
    • 1 shot coffee liqueur (Cayman Reef Premium Cold Brew Horchata Cream)
    • 4 oz Snickers flavored coffee from Keurig

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