Thus far unique to Jacob, his testimony is one of reluctant surrender to God’s will. Jacob (along with the rest of the figures in this passage) is always seeking to provide for himself whenever opportunity arises.[…]

It’s amazing when you hear a word for such a time as these and we think you’ll agree that Allen Arnold has that word for us today. His latest book was written before Covid hit but[…]

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Rob Salvato interviews Ben Courson. Ben has recently transitioned to the role of Lead Pastor of Applegate Christian Fellowship in Oregon, and is the founder of an[…]

Various Hymn Writers & Poets: Have you ever heard of Charlotte Elliot or Anna Warner? How about Adelaide Pollard or Ellen Lakshmi Goreh? While you may not have heard of these women, there’s a good chance[…]

After a two month break, we are BACK! So let’s catch-up. In this episode, we touch on U.S. Politics and racial reconciliation as we answer some of your questions. Follow us on Instagram at @thirdculturepod and[…]

What are the most pressing issues facing young adults right now? How can the Church respond to meet those needs, and what should we be teaching young adults to help fix it? How can we promote[…]

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Pastor Rob sits down with Sean Mattison. Sean has an incredible career of pro surfing, coaching the USA surf team, and launching his own business, Von Sol[…]

The entire Good Voice Collective intern team discusses all the crazy challenges facing churches and Christians during Covid-19. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodvoices/message[…]

Aaron sits down with Phil Metzger (lead pastor at Calvary San Diego) to talk about the art of “Crossing Cultures.” Phil and his family have spent meant years overseas as missionaries and in that time he[…]

In part two of this interview, Calvary Chapel Pastors Bill Buffington, Tony Clark, and Phil Metzger as they discuss pastoring in the Calvary Chapel movement in relation to Race and the Gospel.   Connect With Us[…]

In this conversation from July, 2018, Mike speaks with Ted Leavenworth about the mistakes that new preachers most often make as they begin their public ministries. Whether it is cramming sermons with too much information, or[…]

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Pastor Rob sits down with Cambria Joy. Cambria is a Youtuber, author of Growing Strong, and host of “the Joyful Life Podcast.” Cambria shares her story of[…]

Today we are celebrating one year of the In No Hurry Podcast! What a year it has been. Those of you who have supported this show since its inception, I truly cannot thank you enough! What[…]

On episode 111 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss James 4:11-5:6. In this passage James goes into more detail about what it looks like to live humbly. He reminds us that we should not speak poorly[…]

Shaviane Abiel leads us through a devotional look at all the challenging changes we have been facing in our lives this year. We hope this episode helps you draw closer to God and seek him in[…]

Despite Joseph’s outstanding character, it seems the worst continues to befall him. How can horrible things happening to a good man possibly be God’s plan? Is this story even about Joseph at all?[…]

In this episode, Phil Metzger and Nick Roach discuss History and why it matters. Your perspective on history depends on where you live in the world and your personal experience. “The good old days” is a[…]

Aaron & Brian are back together to talk about 5 practical ways to Re-Center ourselves on Jesus (when the world seems crazy.) In all the insanity, loss, and change of 2020, many of us have felt[…]

Every Bible teacher preaches topical sermons. Some preachers give topical messages from the pulpit every Sunday, and some only on holidays or for a special series, but all of us need to invest work into improving[…]

Fanny Crosby (1820-1915): Fanny Crosby was blinded at infancy–yet this didn’t stop her from becoming one of the most prolific hymn writers and important figures in the history of American worship! Join us as we talk[…]

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Pastor Rob sits down with Tyler Bacquet, the outreach pastor of Calvary Vista, to talk about personal evangelism. Part 1 will cover some of the obstacles and[…]

On episode 110 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss James 4:1-10. We continue to see the theme of Jesus as the Lord of our lives, not just our savior. Are we worshiping the creation or the[…]

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Pastor Rob sits down with Tyler Bacquet, the outreach pastor of Calvary Vista, to talk about personal evangelism. In Part 1 they cover some of the obstacles[…]

Nate Morris is the lead pastor ofMountain Life Calvary Chapel, with locations in the Vail and Roaring Fork Valleys of Colorado. Having grown up in the Colorado mountains, he has a special place in his heart[…]

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Rob Salvato interviews Dr. Mark Hitchcock. Mark is the Senior Pastor of Faith Bible Church in Edmond, Oklahoma, and is prolific author of over thirty books. In[…]

Isaac inherits the covenant God made to Abraham. We see that along with the faith of his father, Isaac also shares in some of Abraham’s faults. We learn through this passage how God successfully accomplishes His[…]

If you’re a thinking person, you’ll definitely enjoy this conversation. Thane Marcus Ringler is a former professional golfer who now is a writer, podcaster, thinker, and thought leader. His latest book, Catalysts for Hope: Unlocking Energy,[…]

In this episode, join Calvary Chapel Pastors Bill Buffington, Tony Clark, and Phil Metzger as they discuss pastoring in the Calvary Chapel movement in relation to Race and the Gospel.   Connect With Us Instagram: @crossing.cultures[…]

Edith Studd Buxton & Mary Warburton Booth: Today we are joined by a VERY special guest, Debbie Alnutt, who shares with us about not just one, but TWO remarkable missionaries! Debbie highlights a critical period in[…]

Victoria Fernald, Corrie Jackson, and show producer Aaron Salvato sit down to talk about how emotion, liturgy, & community relate to Worship. – The Good Voice Collective is a part of the GoodLion podcast network, and[…]

What are the qualifications for pastors? How do I know if I’m qualified to go into ministry? In this episode, Pilgrim & Jenn talk through 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 and remind us that a[…]

It would seem as though prayer would be a fundamental part of a Christian’s life. While most would say it is, the truth is many Christians struggle to build solid rhythms and habits when it comes[…]

As we wait for election results, Aaron wrestles through his own doubts, anxieties, and fears around the effects of political ideologies and parties on both the Church and the world, the uncomfortableness of being “politically homeless”,[…]

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Rob Salvato interviews Lance Cook. Lance is the pastor of Calvary Chapel La Habra, and has been involved in disaster relief around the globe for decades. In[…]

Imagine growing up in a family in Iran during the time of the Shah. Now imagine that same family having to literally run for their lives in he dark of night and smuggle themselves out of[…]

On episode 109 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss the two kinds of wisdom that James addresses in the second part of chapter three. What is the difference between earthly wisdom and Godly wisdom? Should we[…]

As we begin to close the book of Abraham’s life, we see Abraham falling into the same erroneous sins of his path, but we also see him pass God’s final test of faith. Isaac upon Moriah[…]

Who is your identity in? What is your identity in? These are important questions all of us need to ask ourselves each day as the wrong answers can lead us away from who we are supposed[…]

Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015): There was no way we could cover Elisabeth Elliot in one episode, so we are back for more! Join us and our friend Kathy Gilbert as we continue our conversation about the exceptional,[…]

Holly Dingman and Adam Gomez discuss the current state of worship. Today we will be exploring the ideas of what is worship, what does the Bible say about it, what is it NOT, and much more![…]

Sébastien and Mike talk about earnestness and authenticity in preaching, and the priority of the Word of God above the opinions of learned men. Recorded in April of 2019 in New York City.Born in Montreal, Sébastien[…]

In this episode of the “Crossing Cultures” Podcast, Phil Metzger and Nick Roach discuss the topic of being “color-blind” and the implications that can have on an individual’s culture.   Connect With Us Instagram: @crossing.cultures Email:[…]

The Good Voice Collective introduces themselves! Meet Holly, Kai, Corrie, Shavi, Adam, Nyah, and Victoria as they chat with GoodLion Podcast Network director Aaron Salvato about the purpose and vision of the first season of their[…]

The 2020 election is one of the most pervasive and divisive topics in American culture. In this episode, Brian discusses the culture of anxiety surrounding the election, the way Jesus calls His people to live, and[…]

Season 2 of the Marriage & Ministry Podcast is coming this November! What topics are you hoping they will cover? — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marriage-ministry/support[…]

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Rob Salvato interviews Dr. Mark Hitchcock. Mark is the Senior Pastor of Faith Bible Church in Edmond, Oklahoma, and is prolific author of over thirty books. In[…]

Twenty-Four years have passed since God has promised to make Abram into a great nation. In that time, the barren Sarai has now passed into a postmenopausal age and the promise no longer seems attainable. Despite[…]

In this special edition of Lead2Serve, Pastor Ed talks about the biblical expectations of spiritual leaders during this prolonged crisis. On the foundation of a recent staff discipleship day here at Calvary, Pastor Ed takes us[…]

Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015): A woman who probably needs no introduction! Elisabeth Elliot was one of the most influential and beloved Christian women of the 20th century. Join us and our special guest, Kathy Gilbert, as we[…]

On episode 108 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss James 3:1-12. In this passage James is reminding us that the tongue is so very powerful. The words we speak can bring life or they can bring[…]

The element of faith has been a highly discussed part of the upcoming presidential election. Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden are looking to court the Evangelical vote as well as votes from others who identify[…]

Dr Jason Cruise speaks with Mike about the often-neglected importance of application in sermon preparation and delivery. He suggests that preachers are hesitant to bring out points of application because they don’t want to seem shallow,[…]

Aaron & Brian take an episode to respond to more questions from listeners about doubts and faith.[…]

In this episode, Phil Metzger and Nick Roach help define the ideas of ethnocentrism, strangeness, and privilege in hopes of unpacking the difference between racism and acknowledging our beautiful differences as people made in the image[…]

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Rob Salvato interviews Ray Bentley. Ray is the pastor of Maranatha Chapel, teacher on the daily radio program, “Maranatha Radio”, and is the author of multiple books[…]

On episode 107 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss faith and works as addressed James 2:14-26. This specific passage can be confusing and is sometimes misinterpreted. Is James saying that it is our works that save[…]

This week we’re talking all about writing on the podcast — specifically book writing. Whether you’re a writer/aspiring author or not, I think you’ll find this conversation with author Barnabas Piper interesting. Aside from being the[…]

Is there a ‘correct’ order in which to read the Bible? Listen in for three suggestions![…]

Did you know that in the tiny country Eritrea there are over 500 Christians imprisoned solely for their belief in Jesus Christ? Have you heard about the Christian who was imprisoned in Russia and for whom[…]

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Rob Salvato interviews Philip De Courcy. Philip is the Senior Pastor of Kindred Community Church in Anaheim Hills, the teacher on “Know the Truth” radio program, and[…]

God’s redemptive plan hones in on one man, Abram of Mesopotamia. Abram (soon to be Abraham) is often hailed as a perfect man, but we begin to see that his faith, much like ours, develops progressively[…]

Eliza Davis George (1879-1979): Eliza Davis George may be one of the most remarkable women you haven’t heard of! As the daughter of former slaves, Eliza persevered through innumerable challenges to attend college, become a teacher,[…]

In this episode, we will be talking about the benefits and the blessings of Singleness from a Biblical perspective. For both men and women when it comes to singleness, culturally and socially there is this indoctrination[…]

With tensions between people groups flooding our world today, how do we learn to love our neighbor as God loves us? How do we know who our Neighbor is? What can we learn about God from[…]

Mike speaks with Pilgrim Benham about the subtle (and not so subtle) ways that preachers try to curry the favor of their congregations through humor and other tactics. However, being accepted in the Beloved (Ephesians 1:6)[…]

Are we listening or just waiting till it’s our turn to speak? Are we after relationships or solutions? If you don’t listen your way into a conversation then you’ll probably have to talk your way out[…]

One of my favorite people ever gets to join me on the show this week! Author Hannah Brencher’s writing has resonated with me an incredible amount, perhaps more so than any author. I’m not sure if[…]

This podcast exists to help Christians connect to those who live, think, and believe differently than they do. In this episode, Phil Metzger is joined by friend and former NFL player Nick Roach as they discuss[…]

On episode 106 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss the sin of partially that is addressed in James 2:1-13. Why is partiality incompatible with the Gospel? How can we practically fight against the temptation of this[…]

In this introductory episode, Phil Metzger talks about the premise behind the Crossing Cultures Podcast and what you can expect from season one.[…]

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Rob Salvato interviews Philip De Courcy. Philip is the Senior Pastor of Kindred Community Church in Anaheim Hills, the teacher on “Know the Truth” radio program, and[…]

Aaron invites pastor and author Dominic Done onto the show to discuss questions about faith and doubt. Question asked: 1. What has been your biggest crisis of faith and how did you overcome it? 2. Growing[…]

Emma Revell Moody (1843-1903): Evangelist D.L. Moody was one of the most well-known and effective Christian leaders of the 19th century. But serving the Lord by his side was his incredible wife, Emma, a true partner[…]

Mike speaks with Scott about the role of the Law and Gospel in Christian preaching. Dr Keith believes that the Law should first kill any hope of self-righteousness before the gospel brings life, so in a[…]

Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSD and nearly becoming[…]

This week I wanted to do something a little different with the show. There’s no guest this week, and I just want to take a little time to talk with you about the topic of identity,[…]

In this workshop from 2017 Pete, Char and Mike walk through two different interpretive methods of a well known passage of scripture highlighting the difference between a man centered and gospel centered hermeneutic. As a pastor,[…]

As Noah’s family repopulates the world, we find that sin has not been washed away in the flood. Man’s pride increases on a global scale uniting mankind toward a self-exalting pride, the correction of which will[…]

On episode 105 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss James 1:19-27. What does James mean when he says “let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger?” How do we distinguish righteous[…]

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Rob Salvato interviews Dominic and Emily Balli. Dominic is a well-known Christian artist and currently pastors Reality Church in Ventura, California. In Part 2 of this interview,[…]

Harriet Tubman (1820?-1913): Known as the “Moses” of her people, Harriet Tubman was the most famous and most influential “conductor” on the Underground Railroad in the years leading up to the Civil War. What was the[…]

People generally want to feel in control. We work, think, and plan to map out where our lives are going. But sometimes, it feels like God comes along and totally changes the plan. This can leave[…]

In this webinar, Ryan Huguley speaks about the importance of preaching to the head, heart and hands of our congregations. Since the Bible speaks to the intellectual, practical and emotional aspects of human life, so the[…]

On today’s episode, we will discuss a question that many people throughout history have pondered on and struggled with, including believers and followers of Christ. As a preface to this topic, please understand that I am[…]

How do we manage and steward our time well from a Christian perspective? Listen in for the “3 P’s of Time Management”! — John Piper – “His ultimate commitment is to Himself, not you”. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+2.22%2C+48.9%2C+11%2C+Ezekiel+36.22-23%2C+32%2C+Ephesians+1.6%2C+12%2C+14%2C+Isaiah+43.7&version=NET[…]

On episode 104 of the Adorned podcast we discuss James 1:13-18.  James is reminding us that in order to resist temptation we must remember who God is . When times get tough do we fall into[…]

This week, we navigate the flood narrative. Genesis 6:9 through 9:17 bear the motif of rest, remembering, and covenant. Knowing the justice of God’s wrath, what manner of person ought we to be?[…]

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Rob Salvato interviews Dominic and Emily Balli. Dominic is a well-known Christian artist and currently pastors Reality Church in Ventura, California. In Part 1 of this interview,[…]

On today’s episode, we will define “Sex” and “Sexuality” according to the WHO, discuss God’s design for sex and then critically analyze what the Bible says about sexual immorality. Then we will cover what God’s Word[…]

Amanda Berry Smith (1837-1915): In today’s podcast we will be telling the fascinating story of Amanda Berry Smith, a woman born into slavery in Maryland who became an evangelist, international preacher, missionary to Liberia and founder[…]

In episode 128 of the Expositors Collective podcast Jon Geraci speaks with Nick Cady about pastoral succession and what it was like to step into the lead role of an established church, as well as his[…]

When I was fresh out of college, I use to bemoan the fact that the churches I went to seemed to lack any sort of substantial programming for that awkward age range of early 20s to[…]

Attack the flesh, destroy the flesh. The enemy uses the issue of sexual integrity to attack and destroy the men and women today through TV, social media, advertising and certainly through the Internet. Proven Ministries has[…]

Pastor and comedian Joel Turner talks with Aaron about evangelism… specifically the challenges of doing it during a pandemic, his views on top methods and best practices, the involvement of the Holy Spirit, and much more![…]

Imagine working your whole life and being successful but being empty on the inside. Imagine accomplishing things financially that in the eyes of the world put you in that 1% but losing it all because of[…]

On Episode 103 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss what James meant when he said to “count it all joy” even in the midst of trials. Nobody wants to face hard times, but as believers that[…]

As Adam’s legacy of sin prevails, the same defect is shown inherent in his children. Depravity deepens and death does not relent. With the curse of sin and death upon mankind, we’re left to wonder: “if[…]

What a heartbreaking question – is it ok to be cremated?[…]

This perhaps is one of the most well-known quotes that Jesus said in all of the New Testament. It’s the command of discipleship that we often as believers struggle to apply. What did He mean by[…]

Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896): When Abraham Lincoln met Harriet Beecher Stowe, he exclaimed, “So this is the little lady who made this big war!” While her novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, certainly played a critical role in[…]