Episodes
What's New at CGN: Brian Brodersen's Changing Roles, Calvary Chapel Identity, & a New Initiative
Welcome to the new season of the CGN Podcast! In this first episode, Nick Cady speaks with Brian Brodersen about his changing role at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, and what that means for his involvement in Calvary Global Network . Nick and Brian also discuss the importance ...
Clarity is Kindness: Why Creeds and Confessions are Helpful for Transmitting and Protecting the Faith - with Carl Trueman
What role should creeds and confessions play in the life of a Christian or of a church? If we have the Bible, then why are creeds and confessions necessary at all? Dr. Carl Trueman is the professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He is an esteemed ch...
Flourishing in Your Mental Health, Pt. 02
This week we continue the conversation we began last week about How to Flourish in Your Mental Health. There are two sides to mental health—suffering and flourishing. When we discuss mental health, we are often talking about how people suffer in relationship to their mental he...
The Pros and Cons of a Devotional Life
The Pros and Cons of a Devotional Life Welcome to the STOKE IT UP podcast. A podcast encouraging you on your journey with God. The stoke it up podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to people to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows ...
Amy Orr-Ewing on Dorothy Sayers, Part 1
Dorothy L. Sayers (June 1893–Dec. 1957) was more than an English crime novelist and contemporary of Agatha Christie. She was also an ardent Christian and apologist. She was one of the first women to graduate from Oxford University; she spoke several languages fluently; was a b...
Topical Sermons, Hot Topics and Raising Up New Expositors
Jim Wilson, Ted Leavenworth, Wesley Towne, Randall Tonini and Brian Bell offer wise insight, heartfelt advice and light-hearted humor in this panel discussion, recorded in Temecula, California at one of our Training Weekends. They answer questions concerning when it is appropr...
Q&A: Divine Justine & The Fear of Hell?
In this episode of the GoodLion Podcast, we navigate the delicate intersection between the terrifying specter of hell and the radiant hope found in Christ. In this special "Ask Good Lion" segment, host Pastor Aaron Salvato explores the questions surrounding the fear of hell and...
Finding The Right Pastor – Neil Spencer
Neil Spencer is the pastor of Coastline Calvary Chapel in Gulf Breeze Florida. Neil transitioned into the Lead pastor role taking over for his father John Spencer. Brian Kelly and Nick Cady chat with Neil about what it means to be a good pastor, and how we can identify the rig...
Season 5 Trailer: New Season Starts May 8, 2024
The new season of the CGN podcast begins on May 8th, 2024. The CGN Podcast is the official podcast of the Calvary Global Network (CGN) . This season, we will be talking about what's new at CGN and what's on the horizon for us as a network. We will also be joined b...
Writing Bible Studies
In this episode, Brenda and Kelly talk through their processes and styles of writing bible study curriculums and tackle these questions: Can anyone write them? What is essential? What are the different styles and what should be the goal? What does the process look like and how...
New Co-Host and Spiritual Formation
Dr. Kenneth Priest joins the Stoke It Up Podcast as a co-host. Kenneth has a undergraduate degree in Theology and an Master of Religious Education (MARE) from Southwestern Seminary. He earned a D.EdMin from Midwestern Seminary in church revitalization. Today, we start to foc...
Habits of Grace which Lead to Growth: the Benefits of Journaling & Other Spiritual Disciplines - with Mike Neglia
Spiritual disciplines are intentional, repeated practices which help you to grow in relationship with God. In this episode, I speak with my friend and colleague, Mike Neglia about his practice of journaling, and how it has benefited him spiritually. We also talk about the ...
Life of Messiah 08-The Announcement to Mary Luke 1:26-38
In this episode: Angel Gabriel, Virgin Mary, Rosary, Hail Mary, Catholicism, immaculate conception, Pope Pius IX, Yeshua, Jesus, name, throne of David, Spurgeon Sermon. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetic...
Flourishing in Your Mental Health, Pt. 01
There are two sides to mental health—suffering and flourishing. When we discuss mental health, we are often talking about how people suffer in relationship to their mental health. And that is an important conversation. In addition to that conversation, we also need to talk abo...
New Co-Host and Spiritual Formation
Dr. Kenneth Priest joins the Stoke It Up Podcast as a co-host. Today, we start to focus the podcast on spiritual formation. We want to encourage you in your journey with God. What does that look like? Join the conversation.
Desperate For A Miracle
In this episode, Dominic talks about the reality and power of miracles. Every one of us longs for a miracle in our lives. It could be the need for a physical, mental, or emotional miracle. Perhaps a breakthrough in a relationship or finances. The Bible is full of miracle stori...
Svea Flood
How could the short life of one woman have such a sweeping impact on an entire nation? The life of Svea Flood is a remarkable story. In 1923, Svea Flood and her new husband, David, and their young son left their home in Sweden and went to the Belgian Congo (currently Zaire). T...
After the Storm with Tim Brown
From his early ministry experience in 1973 until this very day Tim Brown has worked hard to make the magnificent and lofty truths of scripture accessible to anyone and everyone who is listening. He tries to embody what Haddon Robinson quipped, "The art of preaching is get...
Hell In The Heart - Unmasking the Roots of Sin and Suffering
As we continue this series of talks on sin and Hell, originally delivered by Aaron Salvato at the Good Lion School of Discipleship, we will explore the daunting idea that hell can, in a way, manifest here and now, through our actions and inactions. 😨 How do personal sins contr...
Trailer S09
Welcome to Better Days Podcast, Season 9. This season of the Better Days Podcast we are going to talk about different aspects of mental health + suffering. Througout these episodes we are going to lay a theological framework for each topic, flesh out misunderstandings that we...
S6.E5 - Leaning on the Wisdom of Others
In this episode Pastor Daniel gives a behind-the-scenes look at the variety of ministries EE Leaders is involved with and how you can better utilize its resources. Daniel shares a recent lesson he gave with a cohort he is a part of about how to glean wisdom from others. We hop...
Hard is Only Half the Story: The Role of Taking Steps of Faith in Spiritual Growth - with Wendy Zahorjanski
Taking a step into the unknown can be scary, and yet, when led by God, it can lead to incredible spiritual growth and benefits for your life. Wendy Zahorjanski is a missionary in Serbia with her husband, Danny, in the city of Kragujevac, where they planted a church. Wendy ...
Preaching Up A Storm - Tim Brown
In a creative journey through the steps of evaporation, condensation and precipitation Pastor Tim Brown will take us on a journey through Psalm 29 and highlight the parallels between the forming of a Mediterranean stormcloud and the dumping of water and the steps that faithful...
I'm Not Dying In The Pulpit (featuring Dr. Toney Parks)
Summary In this conversation, Pastor Toney Parks shares his journey from an unlikely candidate to becoming a pastor and his experiences growing up in Birmingham. He discusses the influence of Martin Luther King Jr. and the importance of community in the black church. Pastor Par...
Mary Ann Aldersey, Part 2
Mary Ann Aldersey was a petite woman born into an affluent London family in 1797. She was the youngest of 4 children. From an early age, she was determined to help the plight of uneducated Chinese women. She studied Chinese and looked for any opportunity to go to China. After ...
Beyond HellFire: The True Terror of Separation from God
Today, on the Good Lion Podcast, we explore the mysteries of sin, wrath, and the enigmatic concept of hell, a topic that stirs the soul and challenges the heart. How do we reconcile a God of infinite love with the doctrine of eternal punishment? What is hell? Is it merely a pla...
Planting New Churches – Terry Michaels & Kyle Curry
In this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting podcast, guest pastors Terry Michaels and Kyle Curry talk about the churches they have planted, and give great advice on how to disciple new church planters. Terry has been pastoring for many years, and Kyle is currently pastori...
Trusting The Good Shepherd (featuring Jon Morrison)
Summary Jon Morrison shares his journey from vocational ministry to entrepreneurship. He discusses his call to ministry, the catalyst that brought him out of ministry, and the challenges he faced during the scrambling season. Jon emphasizes the transferable skills that pastors ...
Feed My Sheep
Acts 2 records one of the greatest and most important sermons ever preached. God used it to spearhead a revival that turned the world upside down. What’s surprising, however, is not that God used words to initiate a revolution — but who he used to speak it. In this message, Do...
From Doubt to Belief: The Factors Involved in Journeys to Faith in Jesus - with Randy Newman
Randy Newman grew up in a secular Jewish home, but through relationships with Christians, as well as through a series of personal events and realizations, he became a Christian. Randy is now a senior fellow for apologetics at the C.S. Lewis Institute , and over the past severa...