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  • The Promises of God: Jacob to Israel Part 2
    on October 14, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Genesis 32:22

  • Gina Aguilar Part 2
    on October 14, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Gina Aguilar did not come to faith until she was already a full fledged Los Angeles cop! However, once she came to Christ, there was no turning back. God not only protected her while she served for over twenty years, but He also […]

  • Their Need is Bigger Than My Fear - Lynne Kelly
    on October 14, 2025 at 5:30 am

    Lynne Kelly shares her journey from hesitant Bible teacher to confident, disciplined instructor. Once unsure of her abilities and overly dependent on supplementary materials, Lynne describes how she began to grow in both skill and […]

  • Engaging Your Community This Holiday Season
    on October 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    SummaryIn this episode of the Stoke It Up podcast, Alan Stoddard and Kenneth Priest discuss effective strategies for outreach during the holiday season. They explore various methods for churches and individuals to engage their […]

  • Why Apprenticeship is the Truest Form of Discipleship - with Heath Hardesty
    on October 13, 2025 at 7:37 am

    What does it really mean to be an apprentice of Jesus in a fragmented world? In this episode of Theology for the People, Pastor Heath Hardesty shares how his years as an apprentice plumber shaped his vision for discipleship and […]

  • The Promises of God: Jacob to Israel Part 1
    on October 13, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Genesis 32:22

  • The Fall and Sin's Consequences Part 2
    on October 10, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Genesis 3

  • Jesus Magnified: Introduction to Luke Part 2
    on October 9, 2025 at 7:00 am

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  • The Fall and Sin's Consequences Part 1
    on October 9, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Genesis 3

  • S7.E9 | Interview with Dave Downs
    on October 8, 2025 at 11:26 am

    Episode 9 | Dave Downs Interview Full Interview with David Downs Pastor Daniel’s full interview with David Downs, Missionary and Pastor at Calvary Chapel Torino in Turin, Italy. David shares the story of God’s calling from his […]

  • The Imago Dei Part 2
    on October 8, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Genesis 1:26-27

  • The Imago Dei Part 1
    on October 7, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Genesis 1:26-27

  • Gina Aguilar Part 1
    on October 7, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Gina Aguilar did not come to faith until she was already a full fledged Los Angeles cop! However, once she came to Christ, there was no turning back. God not only protected her while she served for over twenty years, but He also […]

  • Preaching for Change and Obedience - Eric Lockheart
    on October 7, 2025 at 5:30 am

    Preaching is never meant to stop at information - it is meant to produce transformation. That was the heart of Eric Lockhart’s message, Preaching for Change and Obedience, delivered at the Expositors Collective training event in […]

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