Episodes
Theology and Culture
Q&A on Chuck Smith's Approach to Ministry - Brian Brodersen
October 3, 2023 marks ten years since the passing of Pastor Chuck Smith, who was the man God used to start the Calvary Chapel Movement of churches. In this bonus episode, Nick Cady speaks with Brian Brodersen about Chuck Smith’s approach to ministry, including some questions...
Missions Work, Church Planting, & Church Revitalization: Getting to Know Clay Worrell
In this final episode of Season 4, Brian Brodersen and Nick Cady speak with Clay Worrell. Clay is the Executive Director of Calvary Global Network since 2022. Prior to that, he planted and pastored a church in Waterford City, Ireland, and more recently, he pastored a church in...
Stepping Out in Faith Where God Leads - Brian Kelly
This season, on Mission & Methods, we are getting to know members of the CGN Executive Team. Brian Kelly is the pastor of WestChurch in Bradenton, Florida. Prior to planting WestChurch, Brian and his wife Lynne spent several years as missionaries and church planters al...
Beyond HellFire: The True Terror of Separation from God
Today, on the Good Lion Podcast, we explore the mysteries of sin, wrath, and the enigmatic concept of hell, a topic that stirs the soul and challenges the heart. How do we reconcile a God of infinite love with the doctrine of eternal punishment? What is hell? Is it merely a pl...
Debate: Without the Serpent, Would Adam and Eve Still have Sinned? | Brian Higgins & Aaron Salvato
In this episode (Part 2 in our series on the nature of Sin and Hell), Brian and I do something we rarely do – we disagree. We dive into the question: If the serpent hadn't shown up in Eden, would Adam and Eve have still sinned? It's a thought-provoking debate that not only ques...
Theology: What is the Nature of Sin? | Brian Higgins & Aaron Salvato
In this episode, Brian Higgins and I dive into a topic that's foundational yet often elusive – the nature of sin. This isn't just another rundown of wrongdoings; it's a profound theological exploration that invites you to rethink what you know about sin. We attempt at peeling b...
Hard is Only Half the Story: The Role of Taking Steps of Faith in Spiritual Growth - with Wendy Zahorjanski
Taking a step into the unknown can be scary, and yet, when led by God, it can lead to incredible spiritual growth and benefits for your life. Wendy Zahorjanski is a missionary in Serbia with her husband, Danny, in the city of Kragujevac, where they planted a church. Wendy ...
From Doubt to Belief: The Factors Involved in Journeys to Faith in Jesus - with Randy Newman
Randy Newman grew up in a secular Jewish home, but through relationships with Christians, as well as through a series of personal events and realizations, he became a Christian. Randy is now a senior fellow for apologetics at the C.S. Lewis Institute , and over the past severa...
Almost a Reformer: How Erasmus of Rotterdam Fueled the Reformation but Personally Stopped Short - with Shane Angland
Desiderius Erasmus is one of the most important figures in the history of the Protestant Reformation. He was a key thinker, and the compiler of many of the manuscripts that were used in translating the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into languages of the people. He was also in co...
Digging Deeper: Individualism (with Justin Thomas)
On this Digging Deeper episode, Pastor Jeff Gipe and Professor Brian Nixon have a very compelling and important conversation on the ism of individualism, including the realm of gender and sexuality. Our special guest on this episode is Justin Thomas, the president of Calvary C...
Digging Deeper: Intellectualism (With Dr. Dominick Hernandez)
On this Digging Deeper episode, Pastor Jeff Gipe and Professor Brian Nixon dialogue with Dr. Dominick Hernandez.Hernandez is an author and associate professor of Old Testament and Semitics at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University.Together they look at the Ism of in...
Digging Deeper: Materialism
On this Digging Deeper episode, Pastor Jeff Gipe and Professor Brian Nixon dialogue with Pastor Rob Sweet from Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, TN. In the conversation, Pastor Rob shares with us the reason why every human being from the beginning of time has had trouble w...
Thailand Mission Trip Testimonies
Jesus Famous Youth just got back from their Thailand mission trip! On today's episode we have a few students share their stories and favorite moments from the trip. We get to hear of the amazing testimonies of what the Lord did through the people of Thailand and through the gr...
Super Dad
What does it take to be a "super dad"? What are ways that a father can delight in your children? In this special solo episode, Nate takes through Proverbs and looks at scripture that speaks to fathers. As Nate goes through scripture he provides insight into characteristics and...
A Roundtable On Fatherhood
As Father's Day approaches the corner, Nate has a roundtable discussion with some fathers of Calvary Monterey. Nate and guys discuss some parenting methods, practical ways of fathering, and insights to everyday life. We hope this episode gives great wisdom and biblical insight...
62. Exploring Perspectives on Gender Identity
In the final episode of season 5, Phil Metzger and His NEW Co-Host Dr. Brian Howell sit down with Dr. Mark Yarhouse to discuss the topic of Gender Identity. Dr. Mark Yarhouse is one of the leading experts on in his field of work. Follow Us on Social Media - YouTub...
61. Gender Identity
In this episode Phil Metzger and His NEW Co-Host Dr. Brian Howell sit down with Dr. Mark Yarhouse to discuss the topic of Gender Identity. Dr. Mark Yarhouse is one of the leading experts on in his field of work. This episode will be crucial to understanding the framework f...
60. A Perspective on Hollywood PART 2
In this episode Phil Metzger and His NEW Co-Host Dr. Brian Howell continue sharing their perspective on Hollywood movies as a Christian. Please note, this episode was filmed a few months prior to the 2022 Oscars. Some of the information or films will be dated. Stay tuned f...
Feed My Sheep
Acts 2 records one of the greatest and most important sermons ever preached. God used it to spearhead a revival that turned the world upside down. What’s surprising, however, is not that God used words to initiate a revolution — but who he used to speak it. In this message, Do...
Naked and Unashamed
In this episode of Pursuing Faith, Dominic explores John 8, and the words Jesus spoke to a woman who was full of shame. He said to her, “neither do I condemn you, go your way and sin no more." When we are in a place of shame, the natural response is to hide our truest sel...
Breaking Bread with the Dead: How Reading Shapes Your Intellectual and Spiritual Journey
In this episode, Dominic has a conversation with Joseph Clair. Joseph serves as the executive dean of the Cultural Enterprise, which encompasses the humanities, theology, and education. He is also dean of the College of Humanities and an associate professor of theology and cul...
Cosmic Geography and Sacred Space w/ Dr. Joel Muddamalle
This episode is the recording from ATAP's Exploration Society Fall Lecture. Dr. Joel Muddamalle taught about the spiritual world, cosmic geography, and God's plan to restore for himself sacred space here on Earth. The lecture and conversation that followed all took pla...
"Why Can't There Be More Than One Way to God?"
Is God a mountain to be climbed or a destination to arrive at? Listen in on this week's BASECAMP as Jeremy speaks to students at Clemson University and does his best to answer a question that humans have been asking for thousands of years. Subscribe to the Exploration Society J...
"The Best Apologetic for a Changing Culture" with Brad Cooper
Brad Cooper is one of the lead pastors at NewSpring Church in South Carolina. In this episode, Brad and Jeremy discuss how to minister across generational, ethnic, and ideological lines. They also talk about the best apologetic for a world that is quickly departing from a Chri...
Best of Series: Randy Alcorn on the Reality of Heaven and Happiness
How real is heaven to you? Even as believers, is heaven just a concept that we read or study in the Word rather than a real, ultimate destination? We read about joy and hope God infuses within us towards, not only heaven, but also to carry us through the ups and downs of this l...
Best Of Series Dr. Gerry Breshears on Theology and Training Men in Ministry
On this "Best Of" episode, Dr. Gerry Breshears of Western Seminary shares two theological trends that have caught his attention. One has been that of local pastors coming alongside to serve their city in the name of Jesus. He also discusses "Theological Tribalism...
Best of Series: Dr. Paul Tripp on the Depth of God's Grace
On this "Best Of" episode, Dr. Paul Tripp and Pastor Brian Brodersen discuss that no one is ever a “grace graduate.” So often those in pastoral ministry experience graceless living because they can "Improperly equate biblical knowledge, theological ability and su...
Creativity
In the last episode of the season, Corrie Jackson leads us through a conversation on creativity. Join us as we discuss why creativity and creative expression matter for us as created beings. - The Good Voice Collective is a part of the GoodLion podcast network, and is produced ...
Faith & Mental Health
Nyah Bhone leads us through a discussion on mental health. We talk about some of the common misconceptions about mental health, and try to break down what it really looks like to struggle with mental health, but also to cope with it as followers of Christ. - The Good Voice Coll...
Justice & Racial Reconciliation
Victoria Fernald leads the group in a discussion on the racial unrest following the events earlier this year. They talk how they’re feeling about it all, what they’re learning through it, and how people can be more aware of social justice issues and be better allies to people i...