Season 1

A man of God is known not only by his words, but by the way he lives his life. Does he love others? Is he humble? Does he honor God with his decisions? These questions are just the beginning when asking about a man's devotion to God. In this conversation, Pastor Nate refers to the life of Elijah to ...

John the apostle led his ministry in a way that was entirely fatherly. A man far different from the apostle Paul, John seemed to continually brim over with love. In this conversation, Pastor Matt Kehler joins Pastor Nate to talk about John's ministry to the church and how his example can help men be...

“While they were worshiping the Lord,” (Acts 13:2) Paul and Barnabus, while in the midst of church leadership, received a massive call from God in a moment of worshipping the Lord. They were a cosmopolitan group, men from various backgrounds and nations, but they had their Lord in common. It was Him...

In his book Hamlet's Blackberry, Willam Powers writes, "Truly disconnected places are increasingly rare.” It’s so true. Finding silence is not only difficult, but it’s also a fight against the noise of life. In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us see why silence is important, and then gives us s...

"Can I drink alcohol as a Christian?" "Should I vote Republican or Democrat?" "What kind of music is ok for me to listen to?" Maybe you've landed on answers to these questions, but have been confused when another Christian comes to a different understanding than you. In this conversation, Pastor Nat...

Humility isn't simply achieved by an easy method, but rather learned through a process. It requires repentance when we want to be stubborn. It means submission when we want to retaliate. It embodies empathy when we want to dismiss others. Simply put, it's a new way of life. In this conversation, Pas...

In scripture we read, “This is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality” (1 Thessalonians 4:3) But what is sexual immorality? How does our sexuality play into our sanctification? In this conversation, Pastor Nate looks to the book of 1 Thessalonians to help us se...

If you are a believer, you are the church. Church is not a building; church is God’s people. But when your church gathers, how do you go? How does this gathering work best? In this conversation, Pastor Nate & Pastor Matt Kehler help us think through our church participation while providing some ...

Modern companies have mission statements - a guiding sentence for all that they do. Is that the same within the church? How about for the Christian? Why is that important? In this conversation, Pastor Nate looks to the book of Romans to help us see what scripture says about the Christian’s mission s...

Have you ever wanted to know how some of the most Spirit-led people make decisions? What does it look like for the ultra-godly to choose where to go and what to do? Perhaps a glimpse into one of the greatest Christian lives ever will serve us as we make our decisions in life. In this conversation, P...

The Bible teaches mankind was made in God's image. But how does this affect our day-to-day lives? What does this say about my identity as a Christian? In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us see God's grand design by observing how He made mankind in His image. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog...

With acceptance from culture and legalization from government, Marijuana is becoming a recreational norm within our country. But what does that mean for a Christian? What does scripture say about getting high? How should my faith respond to legalization? In this conversation, Pastor Nate seeks to he...

We must tell the next generation of God’s faithfulness to us. This is the role of Christian parents — absolutely — but also the role of the older Christian generation to the younger. In this conversation, Pastor Nate shows us how we can love, protect, and encourage the next generation as we exalt Go...

In marriage, spouses have an opportunity for God to use them. Like medicine, their words of praise can help restore the brokenness inside their companion. In this conversation, Pastor Nate references the Song of Solomon to give us some practical insight on how to turn dull wordplay into restorative ...

Do you want to watch God work in your life? Do you want to surrender all? The truth is, a great way for modern Christians to put their trust in God is through financial generosity. In this conversation, Pastor Nate talks to us about the God’s promises associated with generosity, God's purposes throu...

To be a man, a husband, or a father is to continually run up against your own limitations. Fortunately, we serve and know a God of wonderful grace and mercy. In this conversation, Pastor Nate gives dads some practical wisdom about parenting by observing the ultimate father, our God in Heaven. Articl...

Without a doubt, prayer meetings are an amazing opportunity to collectively cry out to God. Sure. But what if you’re the one leading the prayer meeting? That’s when the nerves may begin to kick in. Maybe you’ve asked yourself - Who will show up? What do I say when someone prays differently than I ho...

Do you ever feel emptied out, like you have nothing left to give? We may say something like "I feel totally spent", but where are we getting the strength to continue moving forward? In this conversation, Pastor Nate encourages us to lean into the daily supply of God's grace and mercy as we live this...

Examples of men are plenteous in our culture, but who should we emulate? Ronaldo? Chuck Norris? The Beibs? No, the answer is simply Jesus. In this conversation, Pastor Nate talks with us about the masculinity of Jesus by examining His role as the perfect Priest, Prophet, and King. Article Link: nate...

In this interview, Christina Holdridge joins Pastor Nate to talk about their experience in doing marriage, family, and ministry together. Whether you are married, single, dating - in ministry or looking to be in ministry - with kids or without kids - this interview should be a help to you! Article L...

Throughout the history of the church, we have seen how marriage has a direct correlation to the culture of a church. When there is health within the pastor's marriage, there is often times life in the ministry. When there is sin in the marriage, there is often times a sense of apathy in the ministry...

In creating Adam and Eve, God instituted friendship from the beginning of creation. But what does God's word tell us about friendship today? In this conversation, Pastor Nate gives us a brief guide to friendship by looking back at the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. Article Link: nateholdridge...

Some think of singleness as a lesser version of life compared to those who are married. But is that really true? In this conversation, Pastor Nate takes some time to break down the "marriage is the goal" mindset in order to encourage singles towards receiving the blessings found in singleness. Artic...

Who is Jesus to you in your life? Are your thoughts, dreams, perspectives, and priorities motivated by the glorious gospel message of Jesus? In this conversation, Pastor Nate shares some practical steps towards developing a life that is characterized as gospel-centered. Article Link: nateholdridge.c...

Jesus taught us to pray against temptation. He faced temptation Himself, fought it, and overcame. Jesus is our ultimate example of victory through temptation! In this conversation, Pastor Nate gleans from the beginning of Jesus’ ministry to share with us 4 dynamics to Jesus’ victory over temptation....

Often times, singleness is viewed solely as a waiting period between adolescence and the moment when you find your "soul mate". But is that really the extent of it? In this conversation, Pastor Nate shares how God can shape our perspective towards viewing singleness as a wonderful alternative to mar...

"Jesus Famous" - These two words define the vision of Calvary Monterey. In this conversation, Pastor Nate shares how a greater vision of Jesus famous can impact the church, community, and our personal relationship with Jesus. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/28 Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateh...

While there may be no book of "1st Parentonians", we still see that scripture holds a vast amount of wisdom for the modern day parent. In this conversation, Pastor Nate shares 6 biblical parenting principles that transcend the culture at large. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/17 Follow Pastor N...

In a time when the church intentionally, or inadvertently, puts social pressure on singles to marry, we are faced with the question, “What does the Bible say about my single years?” In this conversation, Pastor Nate shares what the Bible says about singleness and how we can use our single years to g...

In this conversation, Pastor Nate gives some Biblical perspective about fasting to the modern day Christian. The do’s, do not’s, cultural context, and the spiritual application of this practice. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/9 Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Twitter: @nholdridg...

How am I to read Proverbs? What do they mean for me and my life? In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us consider a few ways to posture our hearts when reading the Proverbs. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/16 Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Twitter: @nholdridge Instagram: @nat...