GoodLion Theology

What does it mean to challenge authority within the church? In today's episode of the Good Lion Podcast, our host, Aaron Salvato, invites his friend Blake Dunn to peel back the layers on the pressing issues facing today’s Christian community, sparked by the recent controversies...

Fear is the enemy of love. The idols of safety and security can push us to live the Christian life from a posture of fear. If we are to advance the Kingdom of God, we must realize that we are called to a radical way of love that is courageous and bold. In part 6 of our class on...

Bible-teacher Aaron Salvato has a discussion with students Zach & Ellie Owens, Sam Bucelli, and Emilia DiNatale about the Kingdom and how it advances through obedience, not escapism!

This world is not our home. It was never intended to be. We are pilgrims here on earth and we should live as such. The problem that has arisen is that many Christians have become escapists instead of pilgrims. They see the world as a hostile place, so they run and hide from it....

Bible-teacher Aaron Salvato has a discussion with students Zach & Ellie Owens, Sam Bucelli, and Emilia DiNatale about the Kingdom and how it advances through brave missionaries, not aeparation from sinners!

In the New Testament, Christians are called to be in the world but not of the world. In other words, we are called to live in society and interact with others while maintaining our distinctiveness. When we turn away from those who are broken or make choices that are contrary to...

Bible-teacher Aaron Salvato has a discussion with students Julianne Foster, Tim Cass, Zach Owens, and Kayla Reed about the Kingdom and how it does not advance through force, but through the preaching of the Gospel!

How does a Kingdom advance normally? Through the sword. Violence, war, and bloodshed. Jesus' Kingdom is much different. The Kingdom of Heaven does not advance through the sword, but rather through something much more powerful: preaching and the Gospel. It advances in this way: ...

Bible-teacher Aaron Salvato has a discussion with students Julianne Foster, Tim Cass, Zach Owens, and Kayla Reed about the Kingdom and how it does not advance in our self interests, but in our hearts!

There is a dangerous tendency today to make the Kingdom of Heaven about what we need, or want. It is not about us. The Kingdom is about Him. He should be in the center of everything we do as His followers. Self-interest is the great enemy of godliness. It's a sin we commit ever...

Bible-teacher Aaron Salvato has a discussion with students Kai Willbanks and Julianne Foster about the Kingdom! We cover these questions: 1. How can we start to advance the Kingdom of God? 2. Why is prayer important to advancing the Kingdom? 3. What's the deal with the NEW Heav...

What is the Kingdom of Heaven? The Bible uses different terms to refer to the final state God has prepared for His people. Some of these terms are "the kingdom," "the age to come" and "heaven." If we are to understand how to advance God's Kingdom, we must first understand clear...

Christians who are confused by the homosexuality debate raging in the US are looking for resources that are based solidly on a deep study of what Scripture says about the issue. In People to Be Loved, Preston Sprinkle challenges those on all sides of the debate to consider what...

A look at Christ as our model for servanthood.

A dumb but fun moment. @brianrhiggins and @aaronsalvato compete to see who knows the most "Christianese" (phrases that sound totally normal to Christians but super weird to anyone who didn't grow up in church.) 😅

Brenna Blain shares on the Christian Call to Obedience.

A look at Christ as our model for servanthood.

Have you ever wondered if you are actually saved? if Jesus' work on the cross was enough to really save you? Have you ever been discouraged about how sometimes the Gospel can seem so complicated, and there seems to be a ton of hurdles you must clear before you can truly be save...

Repost from Bridgetown Church: Our culture keeps us in the cycle of exhaustion, burnout and spiritual death. As a church community our desire is to become a culture of rest as a prophetic witness to the promise of rest that Jesus brings to us. In this teaching we explore the pr...

GL Youth Ministry: Little Ceasar’s? Dominos? Pizza Hut? Students have to eat, and you KNOW it’s gotta be pizza, so the question is what pizza is the ultimate pizza for youth ministry? ----------- GoodLion Youth Ministry is a video series from Aaron Salvato & Brian Higgins, two ...

GL Youth Ministry: Do numbers matter? Is the size of a youth group what is most important? Should youth pastors actively TRY try grow their group via promotion? This is a question that def plagued us when we were youth pastors. Let’s talk about it! ----------- GoodLion Youth Mi...

Very often in Christianity, people tend to look down on those who struggle with doubt, comparing them to the character of "doubting Thomas". However, the story of Thomas actually has a TON to show us about how Jesus responds to doubters! If you've ever struggled with doubt or h...

GL Youth Ministry: Are small groups worth it, or is it just a waste of time goof-off session with your students? Aaron and Brian dive into the incredible value and worth of small groups. ----------- GoodLion Youth Ministry is a video series from Aaron Salvato & Brian Higgins, t...

GL Youth Ministry: You’re a new Bible teacher. What should you teach? Old Testament? New Testament? Topical? Aaron and Brian answer a question from a new youth leader all about the power and important of teaching and preaching. ----------- GoodLion Youth Ministry is a video ser...

Aaron preaches a message on faith, hope, and love, and why they are essential and needed in today's cultural moment. GoodLion Ministries is an online young adults discipleship group that focuses on helping young people follow the way of Jesus. We meet monday nights 6PM pst, whe...