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  • 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 […]

  • Trish Kulcsar Part 1
    on April 8, 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 […]

  • The Pulpit and the Prayer Closet: Dr. Keeney Dickenson on Spurgeon’s Legacy
    on April 8, 2025 at 5:30 am

    How did Charles Spurgeon’s theology of prayer shape one preacher’s lifelong commitment to expositional ministry, personal integrity, and staying rooted in a single congregation? In this conversation, Mike Neglia sits down with Dr. […]

  • The Council of Ephesus (431 AD): Hypostatic Union, Nestorianism, & Theotokos - with Matt Pursely
    on April 7, 2025 at 8:07 am

    In this episode, we continue our series on the first four ecumenical councils of the early church, diving into the Council of Ephesus (431 AD). Matthew Pursely joins us again to explore the theological debates surrounding Nestorius, […]

  • A Perspective on Suffering Part 1
    on April 3, 2025 at 7:00 am

    2 Timothy 1:8-18

  • Season 6 Trailer: New Season Starts April 16, 2025
    on April 3, 2025 at 3:17 am

    Now that Pastor Brian Brodersen has transitioned out of the Senior Pastor role at Calvary Chapel of 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 […]

  • 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 […]

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