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  • Season 6 Trailer: New Season Starts April 16, 2025
    on April 2, 2025 at 7:59 am

    Now that Pastor Brian Brodersen has transitioned out of the Senior Pastor role at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, what does the future hold for him and for CGN?This season we will be talking about what's on the horizon for Calvary Global […]

  • Nuts and Bolts of Women’s Bible Study
    on April 1, 2025 at 8:00 pm

    In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary and Kelly explore practical strategies for creating meaningful women's Bible study groups that foster both spiritual growth and authentic community connections. We pray that this conversation […]

  • Reviving New England: Church Planting in a Historic Mission Field – Nick Cady and Joe Paskewich
    on April 1, 2025 at 9:00 am

    In this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast, hosts Brian Kelly and Nick Cady sit down with Joe Paskewich, a seasoned church planter from New England. Joe shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a gospel-deprived […]

  • Anita Coon Part 2
    on April 1, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Anita Coon was a child of the sixties. Like her peers she explored the hippie lifestyle. She came to faith in the height of the Jesus Movement. However, it wasn’t long until Anita found herself in a dangerous cult that she had to […]

  • Innovation Meets Integrity: AI and the Preacher’s Calling with Paul Hoffman
    on April 1, 2025 at 5:30 am

    Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how some pastors write sermons, lead meetings, and care for people—but what are the theological and ethical boundaries for its use in ministry? In this wide-ranging conversation, Mike […]

  • 172- The What, Why and How of Barnabas- with Dale Lewis
    on March 31, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    Comments? Questions? Send us a message!The Barnabas Method has silently transformed over 500 men's lives across decades, and now this powerful discipleship process is available to every church leader seeking authentic spiritual […]

  • The Council of Constantinople (381 AD) - with Matthew Pursely
    on March 31, 2025 at 8:38 am

    How did the early church come to a clear understanding of who Jesus is and how the Holy Spirit relates to the Father and the Son? And why did it take more than one council to settle these questions?In this episode, I'm joined again by […]

  • Contrast Part 2
    on March 27, 2025 at 7:00 am

    1 Timothy 6:11-21

  • Anita Coon Part 1
    on March 25, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Anita Coon was a child of the sixties. Like her peers she explored the hippie lifestyle. She came to faith in the height of the Jesus Movement. However, it wasn’t long until Anita found herself in a dangerous cult that she had to […]

  • The Perils and Possibilities of ChatGPT for Preachers with Mike Neglia & Nick Cady
    on March 25, 2025 at 5:00 am

    Can AI enhance sermon preparation without compromising theological integrity? Mike Neglia and Nick Cady DELVE into the ethics of using AI in Christian ministry, discussing its potential benefits (like editing, condensing, and title […]

  • The Power of Sending Churches
    on March 24, 2025 at 9:26 pm

    SummaryIn this episode of the Stoke It Up Podcast, Kenneth Priest and Alan Stoddard discuss the concept of "sending churches" and the journey of church planting. They explore the importance of timing, leadership development, and the […]

  • Experiencing the Steadfast Love of God - with Sam Storms
    on March 24, 2025 at 8:28 am

    What does it truly mean to experience the love of God? In a culture where love is often redefined and misunderstood, how can we anchor ourselves in the steadfast love that Scripture proclaims?In this episode, I sit down with […]

  • Exposing the Dark Truth: Human Trafficking, Pornography & the Fight for Freedom with Benjamin Nolot
    on March 20, 2025 at 9:00 am

    In this eye-opening episode of Pursuing Faith, Dominic Done sits down with Benjamin Nolot, founder and CEO of Exodus Cry, a leading organization dedicated to ending human trafficking and breaking the cycle of commercial sexual […]

  • Contrast Part 1
    on March 20, 2025 at 7:00 am

    1 Timothy 6:11-21

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