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The GoodLion Podcast Network is a collective of Christ-following content makers, dedicated to creating resources to encourage and strengthen the body of Christ in a world that needs to hear the Gospel.
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 questions the inevitabilit...
Latest Episodes
507. God Chooses For You The Pastor You Need
On today's episode, Pastor Ed and Bob talk about the recent death of Pastor Jeff Johnson, Calvary Chapel of Downey and how important the role pastors play in our lives....
Dripping Vision with Luke Simmons
What is a Vision Statement and why does it matter? Is there a point in having a "Vision Sunday" at the beginning of the year, or is the congregation better served...
The Early Tough Lessons in Ministry
In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary, and Kelly talk through their various experiences of learning valuable and tough lessons early in their respective ministries. We pray t...
204. Can we find Jesus in the Old Testament?
204. Can we find Jesus in the Old Testament? Are we able to find Jesus in the OT? The answer is yes through metaphors, images, story archetype and 'Allusion". The OT points ...
Life of Messiah 07 -The days of Herod & John the Baptist
In this episode: Herod the Great, high priest, murder, engineer, mad man, Augustus, Walking in the commandments, Zechariah, Elizabeth, priestly service, incense, John the Ba...
Almost a Reformer: How Erasmus of Rotterdam Fueled the Reformation but Personally Stopped Short - with Shane Angland
Desiderius Erasmus is one of the most important figures in the history of the Protestant Reformation. He was a key thinker, and the compiler of many of the manuscripts that...
506. The Person in Front of You Matters
Have you ever had someone talk to you but all the while not give you their full attention, always looking over your shoulder or around the room for someone more important? ...
Symphonic Preaching, Bad Sermons & Consistent Improvement with Heath Hardesty
Heath Hardesty from Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, California explores the concept of "symphonic preaching" with Mike, and the value of emphasizing connec...
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 s...
Episode 108: Callie Picardo on a Healthy Money Mindset
I'm excited to welcome back a repeat guest this week as Callie Picardo joins me to talk about the latest book she and her husband, Rosario, wrote called, " Healthy...
Loving the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: How and Why Christians Should Pursue Unity in the Church - with Jamie Dunlop
Jamie Dunlop is an associate pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, in Washington D.C. and the author of the book, Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: Eight Truths for Pursu...
Leadership Pain | Brady Boyd
Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Brady Boyd (New Life Church) to talk through enduring pain and heartache in ministry. In pastoral leadership, pain is inevitab...
Resurrection Sunday - A Living Hope
In this episode: Resurrection day, Easter Sunday, Good Friday, passion week, crucifixion, hopelessness, hope, gospel, Psychology today, worldview, grand narratives, living h...
505. Ventures of Faith: Navigating the Unknown with God
In this episode of the Lead to Serve podcast, Pastor Ed Taylor and Pastor Bob Claycamp explore the theme of walking by faith. Their discussion surrounds the necessity of tr...
The Journey From the Ancient Text to the Contemporary Culture
Wesley Towne speaks about the 4 steps that he takes in his sermon preparation process to go from the passage to his own heart and then to people of his particular context a...
Gospel Math
In this episode, Brenda talks with Faith Wake, Worship Director at Reliance Church, about her recent teaching through 2 Corinthians 8 and “Gospel Math.” They discuss the ge...
Go and Do Likewise: the Role of Acts of Mercy in the Mission of Jesus - with Amy DiMarcangelo
In the Parable to the Good Samaritan, Jesus concludes the parable with this phrase: “Go and Do Likewise.” What then is the role of “acts of mercy” or providing for physic...
504. An Essential: Depending on the Holy Spirit
In this episode of the Lead2Serve podcast, Pastor Ed Taylor and guest Bob Claycamp discuss the critical role of the Holy Spirit in ministry and leadership. Authentic biblic...
Reading and Preaching the Psalms Chronologically and Canonically with Wyatt Graham
Are the Psalms individual isolated poems that have no connection to one another, or are they a unified, edited story that we are supposed to notice? Wyatt Graham answers th...
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 prof...
Life of Messiah 06 - The Pedigree of the Messiah
In this episode: Messiah , genealogies, archeological confirmations, King David, Son of David, Jeconiah curse, woman in the genealogies, grace, Mary, virgin birth, heir to t...
How to create a Bible culture in the church
How to create a Bible culture in the church Use a physical Bible. Use the Bible.com QR code on screen as you begin to preach. Turn up the lights in the room. Push physica...
Digital Liturgies: How the Internet Impacts Christian Discipleship - with Samuel James
The internet is a tool that nearly everyone uses on a daily basis, but what impact does it have on us in regard to Christian discipleship? How have digital devices transfor...
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Amazing!
Love this show with it‘s incites on Bible exposition. So helpful for experienced and new bible teachers whether you are in vocational ministry or a volunteer. Mike is funny too!
Very Encouraging
Season 5 has been really ministering to me on being a servant leader for my family, church, and community. May God continue to bless Pastor Ed and Pastor Bob so that they can continue to be a blessing to me and others!
Loving the new season
The wisdom of Pastors Bob and Ed is very rich and appreciated. It’s like attending a mini conference. Well Done!
Grateful for the message. Thank you!
Just listen to “Naked and Unashamed” What a touching message. I was raised in the church. Feeling condemned drove me away for a season. Feeling the absolute love and care of Jesus brought me back. I still deal with shame and I am so thankful for this message and would love the world to hear it! Jesus has nothing bu...
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Must listen
Loved the series and suggested it to multiple people.
Great podcast!
This podcast is great! It highlights the many different personalities & styles that truth can be communicated through, while faithfully underscoring the need to consistently & faithfully expose what scripture is saying to us. Bravo to the expositors collective team
The Best
We re-started going to church and was blessed to join Dom’s church in Portland. The Spirit used Dom to bring me back to Jesus and he has tackled very hard topics by making them understandable. With a listen and follow.