* The GoodLion Podcast

* The GoodLion Podcast

🎙️ Aaron Salvato🎙️ Aaron SalvatoHost
🎙️ Brian Higgins🎙️ Brian HigginsCo-Host
Aaron Salvato and Brian Higgins are here to talk about Jesus, faith, and the Christian Life. A show filled with powerful interviews, fascinating theological deep-dives, and a never ending stream of questions, there’s always something to discover on The Good Lion Podcast. Check out the other great shows on the GoodLion network at www.goodlion.io
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Learning From Jesus: The Wisdom Warrior (Michael Bowles) - A Biblical Motif Revealing The Savior Who Models Courage & Grace, Overcoming His Enemies with Wisdom, Love, & Non-Violent Resistance
* The GoodLion PodcastMay 30, 202301:10:4265.44 MB

Learning From Jesus: The Wisdom Warrior (Michael Bowles) - A Biblical Motif Revealing The Savior Who Models Courage & Grace, Overcoming His Enemies with Wisdom, Love, & Non-Violent Resistance

Michael Bowles returns with fresh insight on the ancient motif of the wisdom warrior. As Aaron and Michael discuss, Michael traces the wisdom warrior path embodied by exilic prophets like Jeremiah and Daniel who navigated Babylonian captivity through wisdom above violence. Mic...

Battling Intrusive Thoughts (Aaron & Brian) - Strategies for the Christian to resist and overcome thoughts of doubt, discouragement, & fear and re-center on Christ.
* The GoodLion PodcastMay 22, 202300:41:1538.18 MB

Battling Intrusive Thoughts (Aaron & Brian) - Strategies for the Christian to resist and overcome thoughts of doubt, discouragement, & fear and re-center on Christ.

Struggling with Intrusive Thoughts and Doubts? You're not alone. Most Christians experience doubt from time to time, but for some the struggle with intrusive thoughts that breed uncertainty can become all-consuming. In this episode, Aaron Salvato answers a question from ...

Responding To Tough Pushback Around Christian Sexual Ethics | Pieter Valk - Pt 2: "Is Gay Sin Worse Than Straight Sin?" and More Challenging Questions From Pastors.
* The GoodLion PodcastMay 08, 202300:56:3777.78 MB

Responding To Tough Pushback Around Christian Sexual Ethics | Pieter Valk - Pt 2: "Is Gay Sin Worse Than Straight Sin?" and More Challenging Questions From Pastors.

This episode is the second part of an interview with Pieter Valk. In part one of the interview, Pieter laid out his heart and his vision for helping gay people follow Jesus and find love, support, and belonging within the church while adhering to the theological orthodoxy and ...

Compassionate Sexual Orthodoxy - Pieter Valk Pt 1: Navigating Brokenness, Shame, and Helping LGBT People Turn To Jesus
* The GoodLion PodcastApril 28, 202300:52:1871.84 MB

Compassionate Sexual Orthodoxy - Pieter Valk Pt 1: Navigating Brokenness, Shame, and Helping LGBT People Turn To Jesus

Pieter Valk joins Aaron Salvato for a very intriguing conversation on sexuality. Pieter is a same-sex attracted Christian and ministry leader who is also committed to the historic Christian sexual ethic. This is a challenging path to walk, as it requires faithfulness and obedi...

The Dangers of Theology Gone Wrong - (Dr. Gerry Breshears) - Disunity, Division, & Deconstruction
* The GoodLion PodcastApril 19, 202300:42:4848.99 MB

The Dangers of Theology Gone Wrong - (Dr. Gerry Breshears) - Disunity, Division, & Deconstruction

In part 2 of our short series on theology, Dr. Gerry Breshears (Western Seminary) helps us understand the dangers of theology gone wrong. Gerry is an amazing theological mind and a fan favorite of the show. In part one, we defined theology and talked about why it's essenti...

WHY does theology matter for discipleship? (Dr. Gerry Breshears) - Defining Theology, Learning How it Helps us as Disciples, and Exploring How We Can Work Together... Even When We Disagree
* The GoodLion PodcastApril 10, 202300:47:1454.07 MB

WHY does theology matter for discipleship? (Dr. Gerry Breshears) - Defining Theology, Learning How it Helps us as Disciples, and Exploring How We Can Work Together... Even When We Disagree

In today's episode of The GoodLion Podcast, we're chatting about something super close to our hearts: what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how theology shapes that journey. With the launch of our humble little ministry, the GoodLion School of Discipleship in Yuk...

The Creativity Of The Minister - Riley Taylor | Exploring the God-given call to harness creativity for good.
* The GoodLion PodcastMarch 30, 202301:16:36105.21 MB

The Creativity Of The Minister - Riley Taylor | Exploring the God-given call to harness creativity for good.

In this episode Aaron sits down with his friend pastor Riley Taylor to discuss the importance of creativity in ministry. Aaron and Riley share a background in filmmaking and youth ministry, and have always believed in using their creative skills to enhance their ministry work....

The Theology of Heavenly Treasures | Materialism, Heart Locations, & Answering the Question "What did Jesus Mean by Store Up Treasures in Heaven?"
* The GoodLion PodcastMarch 23, 202300:26:2724.49 MB

The Theology of Heavenly Treasures | Materialism, Heart Locations, & Answering the Question "What did Jesus Mean by Store Up Treasures in Heaven?"

In this episode, host Aaron Salvato dives deep into the theology of "Treasures in Heaven" as described by Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount. As Christians, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands of life and forget the deeper meanings behind Jesus'...

How can we serve when we are busy and overwhelmed?
* The GoodLion PodcastMarch 16, 202300:15:1814.17 MB

How can we serve when we are busy and overwhelmed?

In this episode, we answer a question from one of our students at the GoodLion school of discipleship on the topic of servanthood, which is an essential element of Christian discipleship. At the heart of servanthood is the concept of selflessness, which requires us to put the ...

Love & Holiness - The Character of Yahweh (2nd Hand Seminary) | Jon Markey, Austin Palmer, & Johnny Golightly
* The GoodLion PodcastMarch 01, 202301:23:40114.91 MB

Love & Holiness - The Character of Yahweh (2nd Hand Seminary) | Jon Markey, Austin Palmer, & Johnny Golightly

In this episode, host Aaron Salvato and three of his classmates from Western seminary sit down to discuss theological concepts surrounding the love and holiness of God's character. Aaron frames this episode as an experience of"secondhand seminary", a gateway into learning and ...

The Anonymity Of Pastoral Work - Nate Holdridge
* The GoodLion PodcastFebruary 20, 202301:34:33129.86 MB

The Anonymity Of Pastoral Work - Nate Holdridge

In this episode, Aaron is joined by guest Nate Holdridge to discuss the anonymity of pastoral work. While pastoral work may seem like a public job in this age of celebrity pastors, Nate argues that embracing the anonymous aspects of this work is a better path, and essential fo...

Devotions, or Devoted? - Aaron Salvato & Brian Higgins | Classic Episode
* The GoodLion PodcastFebruary 10, 202300:47:3644.05 MB

Devotions, or Devoted? - Aaron Salvato & Brian Higgins | Classic Episode

In this classic episode from season 2 of the Goodlion podcast, we join hosts Aaron Salvato and Brian Higgins on a deep dive into the Christian idea of "devotions." We explore the tension that many of us feel when it comes to devotions, often seeing them as just another chore. ...

Healing From Covid Division - Terry Michaels
* The GoodLion PodcastFebruary 03, 202301:24:3678.29 MB

Healing From Covid Division - Terry Michaels

In this episode Aaron chats with pastor Terry Michaels, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Austin Texas, for a conversation about a wound that's been inflicted on the church in recent times - division. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about challenges that tested the unity of the ch...

True Repentance Requires A Broken Heart
* The GoodLion PodcastJanuary 11, 202300:24:5734.29 MB

True Repentance Requires A Broken Heart

As Christians, it is easy for us to come to God only when we want to escape the consequences of our sin, rather than coming to Him with a genuinely broken heart of repentance. Aaron reminds us that a true desire for repentance and change must come from a deep sense of sorrow f...

Crying Out To The Father - A study of God's Fatherhood
* The GoodLion PodcastJanuary 03, 202300:47:5365.78 MB

Crying Out To The Father - A study of God's Fatherhood

The GoodLion Podcast is excited to bring you this special episode featuring a sermon from Aaron Salvato. Aaron recently preached at Calvary Chapel Vista on Psalm 86, a psalm that speaks to the fatherhood of God. In this sermon, Aaron delves into the tenderness and care with whi...

What Exactly IS the GoodLion Podcast?
* The GoodLion PodcastDecember 14, 202200:32:2044.41 MB

What Exactly IS the GoodLion Podcast?

The GoodLion Podcast is a show that explores the intersection of faith and culture. Hosts Aaron Salvato and Brian Higgins have been doing the show for 8 seasons and have built a loyal audience of young adults and youth who are hungry for authentic conversations about spiritual...

Wake Up To The Mission (Evan Wickham) - Resist Apathy pt 6
* The GoodLion PodcastNovember 03, 202201:13:24100.81 MB

Wake Up To The Mission (Evan Wickham) - Resist Apathy pt 6

Evan Wickham and Aaron Salvato discuss the "Mission of God" and what it means for followers of The Way of Jesus. They discuss their shared background growing up as pastor's kids in evangelical culture, and how easy it is to become apathetic to the mission of the Church. Evan g...

Wake Up To Your Need For Christ - Resisting Apathy pt.5
* The GoodLion PodcastOctober 26, 202200:23:5332.81 MB

Wake Up To Your Need For Christ - Resisting Apathy pt.5

So often we turn to things like money, stuff, safety and security to give us what we need. In doing so, we often grow apathetic towards our true need: Christ.  In this episode, Aaron gives a message pointing us to the reality of our need for a savior. We need to wake up...

Wake Up To Holiness - Resisting Apathy pt.4
* The GoodLion PodcastOctober 13, 202200:33:4346.32 MB

Wake Up To Holiness - Resisting Apathy pt.4

A dive into the concept of God's Holiness and the call for Christians to be Holy. What does Holy even mean? How can we be asleep to this reality? We explore how failing to understand Holiness can cause us to be apathetic in our faith, and discuss how to turn things around and ...

To The Christian Who Has Lost Their Passion - Resist Apathy pt3
* The GoodLion PodcastOctober 04, 202201:08:5594.67 MB

To The Christian Who Has Lost Their Passion - Resist Apathy pt3

Brian and Aaron respond to a message from a listener who 1. admits her struggle with apathy, and 2. also shares some beautiful insight on how to resist it! In this episode we try our best to acknowledge just how easy it is to lose our passion for God, but also just how possibl...

Wake Up To The Love - Resisting Apathy pt.2
* The GoodLion PodcastSeptember 22, 202201:22:50113.78 MB

Wake Up To The Love - Resisting Apathy pt.2

Part 2 of GoodLion's series on "Resisting Apathy." The first step to waking up from the slumber of apathy is recognizing God's story and where we find our place in it. But the next thing we need to discover is the love of God. The love of God is one of the most central themes ...

How To Break Free From Apathy - Uche Anizor | Apathy Series
* The GoodLion PodcastSeptember 14, 202201:22:27113.25 MB

How To Break Free From Apathy - Uche Anizor | Apathy Series

In this episode, Aaron speaks with professor Uche Anizor, author of the book "Overcoming Apathy: Gospel Hope for Those Who Struggle to Care". They discuss the struggle many church kids face, namely, growing up in a Christian environment and feeling "on fire for God", and then d...

Wake Up To The Story - Resisting Apathy pt.1
* The GoodLion PodcastSeptember 07, 202201:10:5765.67 MB

Wake Up To The Story - Resisting Apathy pt.1

Part one of a new series by GoodLion Ministries called "Resisting Apathy". Aaron and Brian speak into the problem of apathy in the Christian life, noting how it is a problem that is born out of complacency and a disconnect from Christ.  Christian apathy is defined as a ...

Is the Bible The Word of God, or is Jesus? - Evan Wickham
* The GoodLion PodcastAugust 22, 202201:28:55122.13 MB

Is the Bible The Word of God, or is Jesus? - Evan Wickham

Years ago I heard one of my mentors, Evan Wickham, use a phrase I found compelling. He said: "Jesus is what God has to say." It was powerful and it stuck with me. Over the years I've been mulling over this phrase and thinking about how it intersects with one of the debates tha...

Community - A Mess Worth Making
* The GoodLion PodcastAugust 16, 202200:24:2133.46 MB

Community - A Mess Worth Making

Brian Higgins shares with us about the necessity of community in the Christian life. We are currently living through a post-pandemic cultural moment where many Christians are finding it hard to regain community. We also know many young people who've graduated out of youth grou...