Episodes
Ministry & Leadership
FBI Raids, Gospel Renewal and Church Planting with Esteban Valenzuela
What does it look like when gospel renewal is forged through suffering and planted in the heart of a global city? In this conversation, Esteban Valenzuela, pastor of Raíces Madrid Evangelical Christian Church , shares his remarkable story of personal transformation, perseveran...
Pray, Study, Write: Ed Compean on Preparing a Sermon from Start to Finish
Before outlining a sermon or opening a commentary, Ed Compean begins with prayer. In this recording from an Expositors Collective training event in Uganda, he offers a grounded and practical walkthrough of sermon preparation that starts with dependence on God and flows toward ...
Israel, Eschatology & Opposition: Brian Brodersen on Preaching in the Last Days
In this episode, Brian Brodersen joins us to share insights from decades of pastoral ministry, biblical exposition, and spiritual discernment. Now serving as pastor emeritus of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa , Brian reflects on his transition out of the lead pastor role, and his cu...
Transition, Leadership & Longevity - Bruce Zachary & Ryan Marr
In this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast, host Brian Kelly is joined by Bruce Zachary and special guest Ryan Marr, lead pastor of a thriving church in St. Petersburg, Florida. Together they dive deep into the lessons learned from leading through transition, pas...
From Mexico to Florida - A Church Plant Journey
Hey everyone, Pastor Brian here, and welcome back to the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. In today’s episode, I sit down with my good friend Aaron Smith, a church planter with one of the most unique sending stories I’ve ever heard. Aaron was originally sent as a missionary t...
Reviving New England: Church Planting in a Historic Mission Field – Nick Cady and Joe Paskewich
In this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast, hosts Brian Kelly and Nick Cady sit down with Joe Paskewich, a seasoned church planter from New England. Joe shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a gospel-deprived region to leading a multi-site church and w...
Balancing Life and Ministry
In this episode, Rob and Ted talk from their experiences and the wisdom and advice they've received about balancing ministry and life. Church ministry can cause you and your family to sacrifice time and energy, and the hope for this conversation would be to provide tips to...
Classic Episode - Sharing the Teaching Ministry | Rob Salvato & Ted Leavenworth
In this episode, Ted & Rob talk in detail about their respective processes in sharing the teaching ministry at their churches. This conversation will include identifying and discipling faithful servants of the body into opportunities of teaching ministry, practical trainin...
The Works of the Flesh in Life & Ministry
In this episode, Rob and Ted talk from Galatians 5 about the seen (physical) and the unseen (spiritual) works of the flesh and how they reveal themselves in life and ministry. ---- Calvary Vista Reliance Church
How Do I Overcome Feeling Inadequate?
In this episode, Brenda and Krista explore the common struggle of feeling unqualified or insufficient in ministry work, examining how God uses weaknesses and perceived inadequacies as vessels for His strength and glory. They go over some practical strategies for silencing the ...
The Pastor’s Wife and Marriage in the Public Eye
Join us as Brenda, Christy, and Rosemary discuss the unique blessings and demands of being in the role of the pastor's wife. They address how their marriages have become part of their public ministry and different ways they maintain balance between their personal relations...
Top 5 Church Laws Every Leader Should Know
Join us as Brenda and Shirley unpack five crucial church laws that can save your ministry from headaches and heartaches. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this conversation will equip you with the practical knowledge you need to protect your congregation w...
176- Wisdom from Proverbs- Our Phones- with Nate Holdridge
Comments? Questions? Send us a message! Our devices. Our phones. Our laptops. Our tablets. Our iPads. Whatever. They can be a huge blessing. They can be an enormous distraction. Listen in to this carefully and thoughtfully developed episode, taught by Pastor Nate Holdridge at C...
How God's Grace Meets Us at Rock Bottom: Ray Ortlund on Isaiah 57:15
In this episode, Nick Cady is joined by pastor and author Ray Ortlund Jr. to talk about how God's grace meets us in our lowest moments. Ray is the president of Renewal Ministries , and the pastor to pastors at Immanuel Church in Nashville. He is an Old Testament scholar, h...
How Do I Overcome Feeling Inadequate?
In this episode, Brenda and Krista explore the common struggle of feeling unqualified or insufficient in ministry work, examining how God uses weaknesses and perceived inadequacies as vessels for His strength and glory. They go over some practical strategies for silencing the ...
Beyond Words: Unveiling the Role of Book Coaches and Ghost Writers
In today’s episode of CGN Voices, Pastor Jeff Gipe talks with book coach and ghostwriter, Mary Pero. They discuss what a book coach is and does, the process of writing and publishing a book, as well as provide some tips on how to get started if you’re thinking about writing a ...
Ukraine: Revival in the Midst of Crisis: Church as Refuge - Oleksiy's story.
Welcome to CGN Voices from Ukraine, a podcast dedicated to sharing powerful stories of resilience, faith, and service in the face of great difficulty. In this episode, we speak with members of our church network who have been in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion by Russia ...
Ukraine: Serving on the Front Lines: The Power of Humanitarian Aid - Fillip's Story
Welcome to CGN Voices from Ukraine, where we bring you powerful stories of resilience, faith, and service in the face of immense challenges. In this episode, we delve into the front lines of humanitarian aid and the incredible impact it has in Ukraine. Our special guest Fillip...
176- Wisdom from Proverbs- Our Phones- with Nate Holdridge
Comments? Questions? Send us a message! Our devices. Our phones. Our laptops. Our tablets. Our iPads. Whatever. They can be a huge blessing. They can be an enormous distraction. Listen in to this carefully and thoughtfully developed episode, taught by Pastor Nate Holdridge at C...
How God's Grace Meets Us at Rock Bottom: Ray Ortlund on Isaiah 57:15
In this episode, Nick Cady is joined by pastor and author Ray Ortlund Jr. to talk about how God's grace meets us in our lowest moments. Ray is the president of Renewal Ministries , and the pastor to pastors at Immanuel Church in Nashville. He is an Old Testament scholar, h...
How Do I Overcome Feeling Inadequate?
In this episode, Brenda and Krista explore the common struggle of feeling unqualified or insufficient in ministry work, examining how God uses weaknesses and perceived inadequacies as vessels for His strength and glory. They go over some practical strategies for silencing the ...
176- Wisdom from Proverbs- Our Phones- with Nate Holdridge
Comments? Questions? Send us a message! Our devices. Our phones. Our laptops. Our tablets. Our iPads. Whatever. They can be a huge blessing. They can be an enormous distraction. Listen in to this carefully and thoughtfully developed episode, taught by Pastor Nate Holdridge at C...
How God's Grace Meets Us at Rock Bottom: Ray Ortlund on Isaiah 57:15
In this episode, Nick Cady is joined by pastor and author Ray Ortlund Jr. to talk about how God's grace meets us in our lowest moments. Ray is the president of Renewal Ministries , and the pastor to pastors at Immanuel Church in Nashville. He is an Old Testament scholar, h...
How Do I Overcome Feeling Inadequate?
In this episode, Brenda and Krista explore the common struggle of feeling unqualified or insufficient in ministry work, examining how God uses weaknesses and perceived inadequacies as vessels for His strength and glory. They go over some practical strategies for silencing the ...
176- Wisdom from Proverbs- Our Phones- with Nate Holdridge
Comments? Questions? Send us a message! Our devices. Our phones. Our laptops. Our tablets. Our iPads. Whatever. They can be a huge blessing. They can be an enormous distraction. Listen in to this carefully and thoughtfully developed episode, taught by Pastor Nate Holdridge at C...
How God's Grace Meets Us at Rock Bottom: Ray Ortlund on Isaiah 57:15
In this episode, Nick Cady is joined by pastor and author Ray Ortlund Jr. to talk about how God's grace meets us in our lowest moments. Ray is the president of Renewal Ministries , and the pastor to pastors at Immanuel Church in Nashville. He is an Old Testament scholar, h...
How Do I Overcome Feeling Inadequate?
In this episode, Brenda and Krista explore the common struggle of feeling unqualified or insufficient in ministry work, examining how God uses weaknesses and perceived inadequacies as vessels for His strength and glory. They go over some practical strategies for silencing the ...
Grief After Loss
When we lose someone in our life we feel deep grief. How do we process grief after loss? In this week's episode, I have a conversation with Jason Caine and Stephanie Caine about the stages of grief after loss and how we should process our grief in a healthy manner as followers ...
Suffering Changes Us
Suffering changes us. Most people who have walked through moments of suffering in life will tell you two truths they reflect on: (1) they would never wish those circumstances of suffering to be repeated in their life, and (2) they would not want to change the person they have b...
Finding Joy In Suffering
The intersection between joy and suffering is hard to process. Hearing someone talk about joy in the midst of suffering can feel deeply conflicting. How are we supposed to find joy in the midst of pain? That is a perfectly fair question. Are we able to feel joy in suffering? In...
From California to Florida: A New Chapter for the Calvary Chapel Bible College
Summary In this episode of the Stoked Up podcast, Alan Stoddard engages with Kenneth Priest, Brian Kelly, and Justin Thomas to discuss the history and future of Calvary Chapel Bible College as CCBC partners with West Church . They explore the college's origins, its challen...
Present Trends in Worship - a 25 year reflection
Summary In this episode of the Stoke It Up podcast, Alan Stoddard and Kenneth Priest discuss the evolution of worship music over the past 25 years, exploring the impact of technology, the historical context of worship wars, and the importance of ecclesiology in shaping worship...
Transforming Faith Memorial Church with Pastor Andrew Johnson
Summary In this episode of the Stoke It Up podcast, hosts Kenneth Priest and Alan Stoddard welcome Pastor Andrew Johnson of Faith Memorial Church in Houston, Texas. Andrew shares his journey of faith, his action hosting God's presence, and the revival of his congregation. ...