Episodes
Ministry & Leadership
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Calvary Chapel Bible College – Justin Thomas
In this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting podcast, guest Justin Thomas, President of Calvary Chapel Bible College, emphasizes the importance of attending Bible College when considering church planting. Justin and Brian discuss how formal theological education equips ind...
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 inevitable, so we hope that this conversation will provide wisdom, insight, and encouragement as you serve faithf...
Church Momentum - What Is It and How Do You Manage It? | Jason Duff & Jim Gallagher
Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Jason Duff (The Garden Fellowship) and Jim Gallagher (Calvary Chapel Vero Beach) to talk through the various forms that church momentum can look like and how to foster it and help your ministry flourish. --- The Garden Fellowsh...
Building a Culture of Collaboration | Tim Chaddick & Andy Deane
Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Tim Chaddick (Reality Ventura) and Andy Deane (Cornerstone Community Church) to discuss the valuable benefits of building and fostering a culture of collaboration within our churches and leadership teams. --- Cornerstone Commun...
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...
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 that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling an...
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 generosity of God that leads us to be generous to one another, even in the midst of hardship and poverty. ...
Joy Metzger - Women In Church Planting
Joy Metzger currently serves with her husband Phil at CalvarySD in San Deigo California. She has been serving in ministry since she was a young adult and has served in various capacities. She has helped raise up the next generation of church planters and missionaries while ser...
Dan Steel - Why Do Church Plants Fail?
This week's guest on Temporary Tenants is Dan Steel. Dan Steel serves as the senior pastor of Magdalen Road Church in Oxford, England. Before returning to his hometown of Oxford, he helped plant Grace Church Dell Road in Birmingham, England. He and his wife, Zoe, have ...
Jordan Silva - Unconventional Church Planting
Our guest this week is Jordan Silva. Jordan and his wife Jenny are serving as missionaries to Kosovo with their sons Nyle (5), and Cassian (1). God first drew us into international missions in 2012, and we have served short and mid-term in Asia and the Balkans, moving to Kos...
Beyond Words: Unveiling the Role of Book Coaches and Ghost Writers
In today’s episode of CGN Voices, Pastor Jeff Gipe talks with book coach and ghostwriter, Mary Pero. They discuss what a book coach is and does, the process of writing and publishing a book, as well as provide some tips on how to get started if you’re thinking about writing a ...
Ukraine: Revival in the Midst of Crisis: Church as Refuge - Oleksiy's story.
Welcome to CGN Voices from Ukraine, a podcast dedicated to sharing powerful stories of resilience, faith, and service in the face of great difficulty. In this episode, we speak with members of our church network who have been in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion by Russia ...
Ukraine: Serving on the Front Lines: The Power of Humanitarian Aid - Fillip's Story
Welcome to CGN Voices from Ukraine, where we bring you powerful stories of resilience, faith, and service in the face of immense challenges. In this episode, we delve into the front lines of humanitarian aid and the incredible impact it has in Ukraine. Our special guest Fillip...
Jen Telles | Candidate, Vista School Board
Jen Telles is a candidate for the Vista Unified School Board. A business owner with two children in Vista schools, she is working for change in our schools. Listen to her story as she explains why she is running and how the race is run.
Leslie Salazar-Carrillo | Chief Executive Officer at Pathway Health Clinic
Season 6 is all about normal people making a difference, and few are making more of a difference in North County San Diego than Leslie Salazar-Carrillo. Join Pastor Rob Salvato with this conversation with an amazing woman and mother, a God-transformed life that has taken her t...
Pastor Pancho Juarez | Pastor/Founder: The Ark Montebello (Calvary Chapel Montebello)
Season 6, Normal People Making a Difference, continues with Pastor Rob Salvato and his conversation with Pastor Pancho Juarez of the Ark Montebello in East Los Angeles. Pastor Juarez shares his story growing up and coming to Christ, meeting his wife and struggling through her ...
36. Emotionally Aware Teaching
In the search for truth, sometimes we ignore the emotional state of our people. To teach the Bible effectively, we need to remain aware of the emotions of our congregations. This episode talks about the balance between truth and emotion in Bible teaching as well as some practi...
35. Crafting a Teaching Calendar
Everyone prepares for what they find important. In our Bible teaching, it's important that we prepare ahead of time. A good teaching calendar can help you teach prepared in many ways. This episode discusses the importance of a teaching calendar, what a good teaching calendar i...
34. Applications Without Legalism
Many people think being a Christian is a list of rules to follow. Unfortunately, bad application methods can reinforce wrong ideas about God. In this episode, we define legalism, mention some ways legalism can creep into our teaching, and give some better methods for applying ...
The Youth Pastor | S2 E4
We <3 youth pastors!! Pilgrim and Jenn sit down to reminisce about youth ministry - as well as celebrating the Bucs' Super Bowl win - and the unique challenges youth pastors and their families face. AFTER THE SHOW: Sit down and consider how your family's margin is, and if...
The Church Planter | S2 E3
Pilgrim and Jenn sit down to talk through what unique challenges the church planter and his family will face. Email us your questions at marriageandministrypodcast@gmail.com! AFTER THE EPISODE: Sit down and discuss who is in ongoing example of ministry encouragement for your...
What Does It Mean To Be Called? | S2 E2
Pilgrim and Jenn talk about the idea of being "called" to ministry. Send us a question at marriageandministrypodcast@gmail.com! AFTER THE SHOW: What steps have you taken to pray, seek counsel, and serve in your local church as the Lord raises you up? What roadblocks have you...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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.