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  • 174- Correcting Our Thinking on Forgiveness- with Dr. Bruce Hebel
    on May 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm

    Comments? Questions? Send us a message!Welcome to Podcast 174. Today I’m with Dr. Bruce Hebel, author of the incredible, life altering book Forgiving Forward: Experience the Freedom of the Gospel through the Power of Forgiveness.All […]

  • Present Trends in Worship - a 25 year reflection
    on May 20, 2025 at 12:59 pm

    SummaryIn this episode of the Stoke It Up podcast, Alan Stoddard and Kenneth Priest discuss the evolution of worship music over the past 25 years, exploring the impact of technology, the historical context of worship wars, and the […]

  • Calvin Nowell - Worshiping God When Life Falls Apart
    on May 20, 2025 at 9:00 am

    In this episode, Dominic talks with artist and creative leader Calvin Nowell about what it looks like to walk through grief while holding on to God. Calvin shares about losing his entire family within a year, the impact of church […]

  • Olga Robertson Part 2
    on May 20, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Olga was a familiar and much loved woman at her church in Costa Mesa. Few knew the dynamic ministry this kind, gracious, and godly woman had among thousands of prisoners at Bilibid Prison in the Philippines. God powerfully worked […]

  • What Does the Bible Say About Tithing, Women Pastors, and Speaking in Tongues?
    on May 20, 2025 at 5:30 am

    Recorded live in Kampala, Uganda, this episode features a wide-ranging and deeply honest conversation on the practice of church leadership in a variety of contexts. Pastors from Calvary Chapel and Baptist traditions come together to […]

  • How Did We Get the Bible? Exploring the Formation of the Biblical Canon - with Shane Angland Th.M
    on May 19, 2025 at 8:15 am

    In this episode, Nick Cady and Shane Angland tackle the critical question: How did the Bible come to be? They explore the formation of the biblical canon, addressing misconceptions, historical processes, and the theological […]

  • Top 5 Church Laws Every Leader Should Know
    on May 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    Join us as Brenda and Shirley unpack five crucial church laws that can save your ministry from headaches and heartaches. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this conversation will equip you with the practical […]

  • Healthy Pastors Lead Healthy Churches: Biblical Counseling and Church Planting in Mexico - with Kike Torres
    on May 14, 2025 at 8:12 am

    Kike Torres is the lead pastor of Horizonte Querétaro, Mexico.In this episode, Kike shares about his journey from suicidal depression to leading a thriving church which is planting churches all over Mexico and beyond.Kike's own […]

  • Balancing Life and Ministry
    on May 13, 2025 at 7:01 pm

    In this episode, Rob and Ted talk from their experiences and the wisdom and advice they've received about balancing ministry and life. Church ministry can cause you and your family to sacrifice time and energy, and the hope for this […]

  • Olga Robertson Part 1
    on May 13, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Olga was a familiar and much loved woman at her church in Costa Mesa. Few knew the dynamic ministry this kind, gracious, and godly woman had among thousands of prisoners at Bilibid Prison in the Philippines. God powerfully worked […]

  • Spirit-Empowered Study and Christ-Centred Preaching
    on May 13, 2025 at 5:30 am

    What does it look like to prepare and preach the Bible in a way that’s both faithful to the text and reliant on the Holy Spirit?In this panel discussion hosted by Mike Neglia, four experienced Bible teachers – Roy Kasika, Moses […]

  • What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit - with Dr. Alan Stoddard
    on May 12, 2025 at 7:28 am

    What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Does it happen simultaneously with salvation, or is it a subsequent experience? How should our understanding of the baptism with the Holy Spirit shape our practice in the church? In this […]

  • Aileen Coleman Part 2
    on May 6, 2025 at 7:00 am

    Aileen Coleman has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth, featured on the cover of Quantas In-flight magazine, and awarded many honors for her service to the Bedouin people in Jordan for over fifty years. Aileen was born in Australia the […]

  • Ministry in Motion: Guest Preaching, Mentorship, and Sermon Application with Shaun Sells
    on May 6, 2025 at 5:30 am

    In this engaging conversation, Mike Neglia interviews Shaun about his journey in pastoral ministry, teaching the Bible, and the importance of inductive Bible study. Sean shares candidly about his first teaching experience, […]

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