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  • Pulpit Flourish vs Pastoral Care
    on December 26, 2024 at 6:30 am

    In this rebroadcast of a classic episode (from September of 2022) of the Expositors Collective Podcast, Dr. Bryan Chapell joins Mike to discuss the vital role of pastoral care and the irreplaceable power of love in pastoral ministry. […]

  • Irene Chapman Part 2
    on December 24, 2024 at 8:00 am

    After Irene got saved in college, she volunteered at her church. Little did she know where her willingness to serve would lead her! Hear the wonderful twists, turns, and adventures that simply following Jesus has led Irene to and in. […]

  • The Prodigal Sons
    on December 23, 2024 at 10:00 am

    The story of the prodigal son isn’t just one of the most powerful parables in the Bible—it’s one of the most enduring stories in culture, inspiring countless works of art, music, and literature throughout history. But beyond its […]

  • Untapped Power! Part 3
    on December 19, 2024 at 8:00 am

    1 Timothy 2

  • Brian Brodersen: Your Adversary, the Devil (1 Peter 5:8-11) - Message from the 2024 CGN International Conference
    on December 18, 2024 at 9:42 am

    Brian Brodersen is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, California. He is the founder and president of Calvary Global Network (CGN), and has served as a church planter, missionary, and the pastor of pastors for many in […]

  • Irene Chapman Part 1
    on December 17, 2024 at 8:00 am

    After Irene got saved in college, she volunteered at her church. Little did she know where her willingness to serve would lead her! Hear the wonderful twists, turns, and adventures that simply following Jesus has led Irene to and in. […]

  • Gospel Sanity in a World Gone Mad - Ray Ortlund Re-release
    on December 17, 2024 at 6:00 am

    Gospel Sanity in a World Gone Mad – This is what Ray Ortlund Jr. aims to offer to the next generation of pastors and leaders. In this conversation with Mike, he discusses the profound value of remembering his own mortality, the […]

  • West Coast Conference '24 - Jesus Through the Eyes of Women - Live Q&A
    on December 16, 2024 at 9:30 pm

    In this episode, When She Leads Hosts Brenda, Kelly, Rosemary, and Krista sat around the table at the recent West Coast Conference in Murrieta, CA to answer questions asked from the conference attendees. We pray that this interview […]

  • Untapped Power! Part 2
    on December 12, 2024 at 8:00 am

    1 Timothy 2

  • Brenda Leavenworth Part 2
    on December 10, 2024 at 8:00 am

    Brenda was born shortly after her parents migrated from Scotland to the United States. Her home was filled with all the wonder and traditions of Scotland. Brenda did not find Jesus until after she married Ted, the love of her life. […]

  • Crafting Captivating Sermon Outlines
    on December 10, 2024 at 6:00 am

    Dr Alan Stoddard explores the creation of an exegetical sermon outline and its transformation into a preaching outline, offering key insights to enrich your personal study and public speaking. His message includes valuable lessons […]

  • 167- Testimony: Powerful Renewal in the Holy Spirit- with John Knapp
    on December 9, 2024 at 8:00 pm

    Comments? Questions? Send us a message!Pastor John Knapp of Calvary Chapel Green Valley in Henderson, Nevada is passionate about the Lord Jesus Christ and he and the fellowship he pastors are experiencing a wonderful time of renewal […]

  • James T. Meeks: Shepherding the Flock (1 Peter 5:1-5) - Message from the 2024 CGN International Conference
    on December 6, 2024 at 2:03 am

    James T. Meeks is the founder and Pastor Emeritus of Salem Baptist Church of Chicago. Over the course of his ministry, Pastor Meeks has sought to serve his community in various ways, to bring holistic gospel-centered renewal to his […]

  • Untapped Power! Part 1
    on December 5, 2024 at 8:00 am

    1 Timothy 2

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