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...
Doubt & Deconstruction: Ministering to the Next Generation with Compassion and Grace (Nick Cady & Aaron Salvato)
Hey folks, I am super excited to share with you the full audio of a workshop that Nick Cady and I put together for CGN. In this workshop, we dive deep into the topic of doubt and deconstruction. The goal of this workshop is to help Christians and ministry leaders understan...
Serve Like Jesus
🎙️ Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where our host, Aaron Salvato, digs deep into the heart of servanthood, inspired by the incredible actions of Jesus himself. As a powerful sermon Aaron shared at the Good Lion School of Discipleship, this episode guides us throu...
Exploring The Major Views On Eschatology - Nick Cady
Aaron is joined by his long time friend Nick Cady, to dive deep into the fascinating theological topic of eschatology. Eschatology is a topic that often leaves many Christians feeling confused and overwhelmed. With its complexities and differing perspectives, it's no won...
The Role of Beauty in Theology - with Dr. Philip Ryken
Dr. Philip Ryken is the President of Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He has a Doctorate in Philosophy from Oxford University, and he is the author of over 50 books. His latest book is called Beauty is Your Destiny: How the Promise of Splendor Changes Everything . In th...
Avoiding Reductionist Views of the Atonement - with Jeremy Treat
Jeremy Treat is the Pastor for preaching and vision at Reality LA , a church in Los Angeles, California. He is also an Adjunct Professor of theology at BIOLA University, and he has his PhD from Wheaton College. Jeremy is the author of several books. His latest book is The A...
A Biblical Approach to Church Planting - with Nathan Knight
Nathan Knight is the Lead Pastor of Restoration Church in Washington DC — which is a church that he planted 14 years ago. He now leads a church planting network in the DC area called Treasuring Christ Together, and he recently wrote a book (published by Crossway and 9Marks) abo...
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...
Find Your Wow
Have you lost your sense of wonder? Are there things, places, opportunities, or people that, in your stress and distraction, you’ve looked past? Have you failed to see the beauty right in front of you? In the hope of big happiness, are you missing the small joys? In this epis...
Pipe Theology
In political science, the word “reactionary” is used to describe someone who is content with the status quo. Without a vision of their own, when change comes, they quickly adapt to the new environment. However, a “revolutionary” is someone who creates and calls others into pos...
When Your Soul is Restless
In this episode of Pursuing Faith, Dominic teaches on the story of the Samaritan woman from John 4. We’re surrounded by a world that fuels our discontent. Alluring advertisements, temptations, distractions, materialism and consumerism all offer the promise of satisfaction, but...
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...