🎙️ Aaron Salvato

🎙️ Aaron Salvato

CGN Podcasting Director

Aaron Salvato is the founder GoodLion Ministries & the GoodLion Podcast Network. Previously he worked in youth ministry for over a decade, serving as a middle school pastor, high school pastor, and bible college teacher. He has a huge passion to reach the youth of today with The Gospel and to find innovative ways to do ministry in this cultural moment. He and his wife Brooklynn currently serve Jesus in Oklahoma City.


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Debate: Without the Serpent, Would Adam and Eve Still have Sinned? | Brian Higgins & Aaron Salvato
The GoodLion PodcastApril 08, 202400:38:2243.91 MB

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
The GoodLion PodcastMarch 25, 202400:37:4243.15 MB

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...

Famous Last Words: Evanglism is for Everyone
The GoodLion PodcastMarch 19, 202401:14:5786.22 MB

Famous Last Words: Evanglism is for Everyone

Aaron: In the summer of 2016, I shared a heartfelt sermon at camp that explored the deep meaning in Jesus' final words and the unending invitation to evangelism. This episode revisits that summer camp sermon, focusing intently on the thematic core of evangelism and the per...

Progressive Dispensationalism, Eschatology Reimagined - With Dr. Darrell Bock
The GoodLion PodcastJanuary 12, 202401:37:3789.38 MB

Progressive Dispensationalism, Eschatology Reimagined - With Dr. Darrell Bock

Welcome, theology nerds and seekers! On this season 9 finale, we're diving deep into the world of dispensationalism. Whether you're a seasoned theologian or a fresh-faced learner, we've got something for you! Our guests are Mike Dente, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chap...

Answering Questions From Pastors About Doubt & Deconstruction - (with Johnny Zacchio)
The GoodLion PodcastDecember 04, 202300:33:3029.27 MB

Answering Questions From Pastors About Doubt & Deconstruction - (with Johnny Zacchio)

In today's episode, we delve into a profound conversation with my friend, Pastor Johnny Zacchio. Johnny brings some pertinent pastoral questions about the subject of doubt and deconstruction, which is a significant issue for many within the church today. His questions fo...

Doubt & Deconstruction: Ministering to the Next Generation with Compassion and Grace (Nick Cady & Aaron Salvato)
The GoodLion PodcastNovember 27, 202301:20:5344.89 MB

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
The GoodLion PodcastNovember 13, 202301:00:5855.82 MB

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
The GoodLion PodcastOctober 30, 202301:22:46113.68 MB

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...

Returning To The King - Do you see Him merely as Savior... or as Lord? | Brian Higgins & Aaron Salvato
The GoodLion PodcastOctober 23, 202300:44:1340.49 MB

Returning To The King - Do you see Him merely as Savior... or as Lord? | Brian Higgins & Aaron Salvato

As followers of Jesus, we often begin our journey with a fairly simplistic view of who He is - a divine savior who absolves us of our sins and provides a comforting presence in our lives. But as our faith deepens, we start to realize that there's so much more to Him. In this ep...

Re-Centering on Jesus: Purpose, Hope, and Regaining Childlike Wonder | Brian Higgins & Aaron Salvato
The GoodLion PodcastOctober 16, 202300:59:2654.42 MB

Re-Centering on Jesus: Purpose, Hope, and Regaining Childlike Wonder | Brian Higgins & Aaron Salvato

In this episode, Brian and Aaron reunite after a long time off from recording together. The two friends help each other rekindle their fervor for Jesus and share their journey with the listeners. Amidst the bustle of their lives, which includes navigating changes in their care...

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6. The Kingdom Advances Through Love, Not Fear.
GoodLion TheologyFebruary 21, 202200:21:47

6. The Kingdom Advances Through Love, Not Fear.

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...

Q&A: The Kingdom Advances Through Obedience, Not Escapism
GoodLion TheologyFebruary 17, 202200:39:44

Q&A: The Kingdom Advances Through Obedience, Not Escapism

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!

5. The Kingdom Advances Through Simple Obedience, Not Escapism
GoodLion TheologyFebruary 17, 202200:11:03

5. The Kingdom Advances Through Simple 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....

Q&A: The Kingdom advances through Missionaries, Not Separation from sinners!
GoodLion TheologyFebruary 10, 202200:30:59

Q&A: The Kingdom advances through Missionaries, Not Separation from sinners!

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!

4. The Kingdom Advances Through Missionaries, Not Through Separating from Sinners
GoodLion TheologyFebruary 10, 202200:18:50

4. The Kingdom Advances Through Missionaries, Not Through Separating 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...

Q&A: The Kingdom Advances Through The Church, Not Through Force/Violence
GoodLion TheologyFebruary 02, 202200:37:28

Q&A: The Kingdom Advances Through The Church, Not Through Force/Violence

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!

3. The Kingdom Advances: Not by Force, But Through the Church
GoodLion TheologyFebruary 02, 202200:20:41

3. The Kingdom Advances: Not by Force, But Through the Church

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: ...

Q&A - The Kingdom Advances In Our Hearts
GoodLion TheologyJanuary 25, 202200:35:47

Q&A - The Kingdom Advances In Our Hearts

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!

2. The Kingdom Advances In Our Hearts First, not our Self Interests
GoodLion TheologyJanuary 25, 202200:09:46

2. The Kingdom Advances In Our Hearts First, not our Self Interests

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...

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