Easter Tips For Pastors
Pastor Nate sits down with fellow pastors and talks about different tips their churches have used to prepare for the Easter season.Follow Pastor Nate:Website: nateholdridge.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comResources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Tommy Cota Church – Hope Alive

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Pastor Nate sits down with fellow pastors and talks about different tips their churches have used to prepare for the Easter season.Follow Pastor Nate:Website: nateholdridge.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comResources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Tommy Cota Church – Hope Alive […]
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January 25, 2023
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January 24, 2023
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A Panel Discussion featuring Paul Leboutillier, John Whitaker, Brian Brodersen & Nick Cady […]
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January 13, 2023
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January 12, 2023
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Nate talks with Pastor Bruce Zachary about the life of church planting. Bruce discusses his story as a church planter and his roots that led to planting churches. We learn about Cultivate Church Planting Program and […]
January 11, 2023
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January 10, 2023
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January 4, 2023
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January 3, 2023
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December 16, 2022
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December 13, 2022
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December 10, 2022
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December 5, 2022
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December 1, 2022
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December 1, 2022
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Pastor Geoff Buck joins the podcast to have a deep discussion with Nate about strategies and practices to help parent adult children. Geoff and Nate talk about the key elements of how to best love adult […]
November 30, 2022
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Paul LeBoutillier gives half a dozen solid, practical pieces of advice that each and every Bible teacher can implement right away, and begin to see growth andprogress. Thoughtful wisdom concerning the sermon preparation process, heart analysis […]
November 29, 2022
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November 22, 2022
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November 19, 2022
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November 16, 2022
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November 15, 2022
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November 8, 2022
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November 8, 2022
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November 4, 2022
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November 3, 2022
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November 2, 2022
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November 1, 2022
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In this episode, Brenda Leavenworth and Krista Fox are joined by Jody Ponce to discuss developing and encouraging younger women to grow in their giftings. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead […]
November 1, 2022
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This week on Temporary Tenants Podcast we have Pastor Bruce Zachary. Bruce Zachary was raised in a Jewish home, and came to faith in Christ as Messiah over 30 years ago. He has been teaching the […]
November 1, 2022
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The one notable distinction between Elder and Deacon virtues listened in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 is a single Greek word didaktikos, which has been translated as “Able to teach” “apt to teach”“skilful in teaching” […]
November 1, 2022
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Jordan Peele is one of our favorite film makers. How does his latest film, Nope, stand up compared to the rest? PJ, Riley, and Ben talk about the movie’s themes, and how we as Christians should […]
October 29, 2022
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So you know how we feel about Marvel. The MCU is on thin ice with Riley, Ben, and PJ. However, we were intrigued by the latest entry, a Halloween special based on comic book character Werewolf […]
October 29, 2022
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For many Christians, scary movies are taboo. Whether they are seen as “demonic,” “evil,” or just “bad for you,” not many followers of Jesus understand why they exist and what they’re for. On this episode, Ben, […]
October 28, 2022
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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 […]
October 27, 2022
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Toy Story changed animated movies. (Where did all the 2D movies go???) In 1995, our kid brains saw it as a fun “story about toys.” But reexamining it today, we can see that it’s laden with […]
October 26, 2022
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Mentorship or coaching from an older wiser more experienced preacher is a crucial ingredient if you want to grow in your personal study and public proclamation of Gods word. This episode features testimonials of gratitude from […]
October 25, 2022
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Okay, we’ve gotta talk about season one of Rings of Power. We had covered episodes 1 and 2 in our first discussion of “How to Watch A Movie (As A Christian),” but now that the season […]
October 22, 2022
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So, Disney Plus just released ANOTHER remake of a classic cartoon—this time, Pinocchio. It’s no secret that we have not been big fans of the remakes, as they often rob the soul, remove the color, and […]
October 21, 2022
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Vanessa Estrada joins the podcast to share with us her story about how she came to know Jesus. After struggling with drug addiction, going to jail, and overcoming trauma, Vanessa shares her encounter with the Lord.Follow […]
October 19, 2022
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In this episode, Brenda Leavenworth, Kelly Bell, and Rosemary Cady discuss developing a healthy leadership team that effectively serves your ministry and community. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility […]
October 19, 2022
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On this episode I interview Greg Nettle President of Stadia Church Planting Network. Here is a little info about Greg: Devoted to a God-given passion for The Church and its responsibility to plant new churches, churches […]
October 18, 2022
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Since our preaching builds, affirms and creates the culture of our churches, it is vitally important that we emphasize and consistently hold out not only the gospel itself, but the cultural implications thereof.In this workshop, given […]
October 18, 2022
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PJ, Riley, and Ben discuss Prime Video’s latest show “The Rings of Power,” coming out September 2nd. How should a Christian approach this show, its themes, its lore and source material? Listen and find out our […]
October 18, 2022
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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 […]
October 14, 2022
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In this engaging and thought-provoking conversation Nick Cady and Mike Neglia speak with Robert Fergusson about the value of storytelling in preaching. Our postmodernworld cherishes stories of individuals yet is skeptical of an overarching metanarrative – […]
October 11, 2022
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In this episode, Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, and Kelly Bell discuss biblical accountability and gentle confrontation among those serving in leadership. We pray that we would all approach these situations in humility, wisdom, and Christlikeness. —- […]
October 10, 2022
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Nate talks with Author and Pastor Nick Cady about his new book The God I Won’t Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers to Embracing Christianity. Nate and Nick discuss the behind the scenes of the book […]
October 5, 2022
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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 […]
October 5, 2022
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Today on Temporary Tenants I have Clay Worrell, he is a church planter at his core. He’s planted a church in Waterford, Ireland, and then he replanted another church in San Francisco bay area called Calvary, […]
October 4, 2022
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Tucker Maile, lead pastor of Calvary Boise, speaks with Mike about getting his “preacher’s sea legs” after floundering about for the first few minutes at the start of each sermon. They also speak about their shared […]
October 3, 2022
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Lindsey Carlson talks with Mike about the discouragement we and the people that we speak to week after week face to face. It is a discouraging world out there, and the false-promises of the self-help industry […]
September 27, 2022
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September 23, 2022
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God looks upon Israel’s piety and their religious practices and judges them for being emotionally vacant. Despite the appearance of spirituality, God’s desire is for His people’s heart dedication. In the future, however, God will fully […]
September 22, 2022
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September 22, 2022
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September 21, 2022
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What is worship? What does worship look like? Is it just music we listen to is it something more? Nate has an in-depth conversation with Riley Manzo to discuss the theology of worship and the how […]
September 21, 2022
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