Season 1
Zach & Abby Vestneys | Vespers: Christmas Edition
Pastor Rob invites back Zach and Abby Vestneys for a special Vespers Christmas Edition of the Basics of Life Conversations.
Phil Wickham | Christmas Albums, Songwriting, & More Part 2 (Updated)
Updated Version (some content was missing form original post). In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Pastor Rob interviews Phil Wickham on his recent album, songwriting, and what he's looking forward to in 2021.
Phil Wickham | Christmas Albums, Songwriting & More Part 1
In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Pastor Rob interviews Phil Wickham on his recent Christmas album. In this conversation, they will reflect on Phil's history at Calvary Vista, as well as give a sneak peak into songwriting. Make sure to listen Part 2 of this conversation.
Cody Flom | Pro Scooter Riding, Living with Purpose, & Being Kingdom Minded
In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Pastor Rob sits down Cody Flom. Cody is a pro scooter rider, and is very active on sharing his faith in his sphere of influence. In this episode, Cody shares what it means to live with a purpose, and how to remain kingdom minded.
Ben Courson | Overcoming Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, & Real Hope Part 2
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 international ministry called Hope Generation. In part 2 of this interview Ben gives...
Ben Courson | Overcoming Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, & Real Hope Part 1
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 international ministry called Hope Generation. In part 1 of this interview Ben share...
Cambria Joy | Eating Disorders, Idolatry, & Identity
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 how God helped her overcome an eating disorder, and gives insight into her new book Growing ...
Sean Mattison | Pro Surfing, Coaching, & Using Your Platform for Jesus
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 Surfboards. In this conversation, Sean shares his testimony, gives insight into coaching, an...
Tyler Bacquet | Personal Evangelism, How to Share Your Faith Part 1
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 and misconceptions of evangelism, and in part 2 they address how to share the gospel to yo...
Tyler Bacquet | Personal Evangelism, How to Share Your Faith Part 2
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 misconceptions of evangelism, and part 2 will address how to share the gospel to younger ...
Jack Hibbs | Presidents, Politics, & Prophecy
In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Rob Salvato interviews Jack Hibbs. Jack is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, and radio host of Real Life with Jack Hibbs. His church is currently ministering to approximately 18,000 people in-person every weekend, and thousands more...
Mark Hitchcock | Bible Prophecy, Iran, Russia, & Apostasy Part 2
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 part 2 of this conversation, Mark goes deeper into conversation about Iran and Russia's...
Mark Hitchcock | Bible Prophecy, Iran, Russia, & Apostasy Part 1
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 this conversation, Mark shows us if the coronavirus fits into Bible prophecy, as well a...
Ray Bentley | Israel, Prophecy, & the Cyrus Mandate
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 including "The Cyrus Mandate". In this conversation, Ray talks about the nation o...
Lance Cook | Disaster Relief & Crisis Response
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 this conversation Lance gives great insight and practical tips to responding to the world ...
Philip De Courcy Part 2 | Civil Unrest, Experience of a Police Officer, & the Gospel
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 the author of several books including "Take Cover: Finding Peace in God's Protect...
Phillip De Courcy Part 1 | Civil Unrest, Experience of as Police Officer, & the Gospel
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 the author of several books including "Take Cover: Finding Peace in God's Protect...
Dominic & Emily Balli Part 2 | Life, Loss, & Ministry
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, Dominic and Emily share how God comforted them after the loss of the...
Dominic & Emily Balli Part 1 | Life, Loss, & Ministry
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, Dominic and Emily share the story of the pregnancy and birth of thei...
Pressure, Alcohol, Addiction, & Jesus | An Interview with Jon Peters
In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Pastor Rob is joined by former high school phenom Jon Peters. Jon is one of the few high school athletes to ever grace the cover of Sports Illustrated. In this conversation, Rob talks with Jon about his baseball career and how his life was...
Daniel Fusco | Leading During Covid | Part 2
In this 2 part episode, Pastor Rob talks with Pastor Daniel Fusco about leading during COVID. A great conversation especially for those who are involved in leading a ministry during these difficult times.
Daniel Fusco | Leading During Covid | Part 1
In this 2 part episode, Pastor Rob talks with Pastor Daniel Fusco about leading during COVID. A great conversation especially for those who are involved in leading a ministry during these difficult times.
Great Music & Great Hearts - Zach and Abby Vestneys
Great music and great hearts is what you get with Zach and Abby Vestneys. In this interview we talk about their music, their lives, their audition for the voice and their ministry with Bob Goff and Lauren Daigle.
Jason Romano - Leadership, Covid, and Michael Jordan
In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Pastor Rob’s guest is Jason Romano. Jason is the former senior producer at ESPN and the current Host of the Sports Spectrum Podcast. Rob and Jason discuss Jason’s new book on leadership, the Covid Pandemic, and they wrap up the show talking about ...
Worship Leaders Share Their Favorite Songs About The Cross
Tired of hearing about COVID19? Let’s talk about the Cross! In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Pastor Rob has a conversation with Scott Cunningham, Andrew Polfer, Shane Lantz and Pete Denham, asking each one what is their favorite song to sing about the cross! We believe this conv...
You Are A Carrier Of Hope - Living in Unprecedented times part 5
In this study, Pastor Rob challenges us to realize that all of us are a carrier of something. The question that remains to be seen is this, what are we carrying, fear, panic, a critical spirit? Or the faith, hope, and love of Jesus Christ?
Panel Discussion: COVID 19 and Anxiety - Living in Unprecedented times part 4
In this study Pastor Rob switches it up and invites 3 friends to join him for a raw discussion on COVID 19 anxiety and Jesus as they unpack together Paul’s timely words from Philippians 4 on overcoming anxiety.
Lessons from Paul on Overcoming Anxiety - Living in unprecedented times part 2
Philippians 4:4,5 In this study Pastor Rob begins a deep dive into this timely passage that Paul writes that gives us the tools for overcoming Anxiety.
Steadiness and Peace During Crisis - Living in Unprecedented times part 1
2 Timothy 1:7 In this message Pastor Rob reveals that we have not been given a spirit of fear, however God has given us three things that are essential for us to own and embrace, to steady our own hearts and be dispensers of peace in the midst of this crisis.
Mental Health and the Church - With Wesley Towne
In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Pastor Rob talks with Wesley Towne. In the first half of this conversation, Wesley shares his story of planting a church in Eugene, Oregon in 2008 that in five years became one of the fasted growing churches in the Northwest. In 2013, Outrea...
Pastors Talk About: Kobe Bryant
In this episode of The Basics of Life Conversations, Rob Salvato interviews fellow pastors Tony Clark and Tommy Cota about the sports legacy of the late great basketball player, Kobe Bryant, who was tragically killed in a helicopter accident that took the lives of nine people, including his dau...
Fleeing and Healing From an Abusive Relationships - Kari Stageberg
Rob has an important conversation he has with Kari Stageberg concerning fleeing and healing from abusive relationships. Kari shares her personal story of abuse and has a passion to help others find freedom and healing. #simplyjesus #thebasicsoflife
