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  • 173- The Journey Alternative to Church Membership- with John Offutt
    on April 22, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    Comments? Questions? Send us a message!At 72 years of age, Pastor John Offutt of LifeSource Community Church in Lindale, Texas, is hardly a young man. He started LifeSource when he was in his 60s, hardly an age thought to be fitting […]

  • Trish Kulcsar Part 3
    on April 22, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Trish grew up near Manchester, England during a time when family secrets were deeply guarded. Her family has all the outward appearances of success, however, behind the walls of her home there was violence. In a three part series […]

  • Preaching About the Steadfast Love of the Lord
    on April 22, 2025 at 5:30 am

    In this heart-stirring and theologically rich episode, Mike Neglia is joined by theologian, pastor, and author Dr. Sam Storms to discuss his latest book, The Steadfast Love of the Lord: Experiencing the Life-Changing Power of God's […]

  • How God is at Work in Ukraine - with Zhenya Chekushkin
    on April 21, 2025 at 8:01 am

    Zhenya Chekushkin is a pastor from Western Ukraine and a longtime friend. Zhenya shares his unique story: growing up in a communist military family, coming to faith at 13, and now leading a church through the ongoing war in Ukraine. […]

  • Discipling Men: The Barnabas Method
    on April 16, 2025 at 9:00 pm

    Comments? Questions? Send us a message!For Poimen Ministries, its staff, ministries, and focus, go to poimenministries.com. To contact Poimen Ministries, email us at strongerpastors@gmail.com. May the Lord revive His work in the midst […]

  • Bonus Content | Gospel Partnership with Will Torres
    on April 16, 2025 at 11:30 am

    Bonus Content | Gospel Partnership | Will Torres Will Torres. Pastor at Proclaim Church in Lantana, FL shares about the incredible value of gospel partnership and advancing the kingdom of God together. You can find out more about Will […]

  • A New Season: Brian Brodersen on His New Role and What’s Next for Him and CGN
    on April 16, 2025 at 8:11 am

    Welcome to Season 6 of the CGN Podcast, where we bring you updates and conversations highlighting what God is doing through the Calvary Global Network (CGN). In this premiere episode, host Nick Cady sits down with Pastor Brian […]

  • Serving When Married to a Non-Believer
    on April 15, 2025 at 7:36 pm

    In this episode, Brenda, Gloria, and Kristie offer biblical encouragement and prayerful wisdom for women faithfully serving in their church while married to an unbelieving spouse, showing how to honor both their ministry calling and […]

  • Trish Kulcsar Part 2
    on April 15, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Trish grew up near Manchester, England during a time when family secrets were deeply guarded. Her family has all the outward appearances of success, however, behind the walls of her home there was violence. In a three part series […]

  • Sermon Outlining 101: Brian Kelly
    on April 15, 2025 at 5:30 am

    In this focused and practical message, Brian Kelly shares from his experience as a preacher and church planter on the necessity of clear, intentional sermon outlines. “If you don't have a plan, all you have is a wish,” he […]

  • Transforming Faith Memorial Church with Pastor Andrew Johnson
    on April 14, 2025 at 4:04 pm

    SummaryIn this episode of the Stoke It Up podcast, hosts Kenneth Priest and Alan Stoddard welcome Pastor Andrew Johnson of Faith Memorial Church in Houston, Texas. Andrew shares his journey of faith, his action hosting God's presence, […]

  • The Council of Chalcedon (451 AD) - with Shane Angland
    on April 14, 2025 at 8:10 am

    In this episode, Nick sits down in person with returning guest Shane to explore the Council of Chalcedon (AD 451), the fourth ecumenical council of the early church. Recorded live in Colorado during an Expositors Collective training […]

  • A Perspective on Suffering Part 2
    on April 10, 2025 at 7:00 am

    2 Timothy 1:8-18

  • Bonus Content | Apprenticeship with John & Neil Spencer
    on April 9, 2025 at 11:50 am

    Part 1: Pastor Neil Spencer from Coastline Calvary Chapel in Gulf Breeze, FL shares the meaning and importance of apprenticeship. In Part 2, Daniel interviews Neil and his father, John (founding pastor of Coastline CC) under whose […]

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