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Calvary Chapel started as a non-denominational Christian church founded in 1961 in Costa Mesa, California, which in the wake of a move of the Holy Spirit, grew into an international family of over 1700 churches around the world.

This site exists to equip, encourage, and edify the pastors, leaders, and members of the Calvary Chapel family, as well as the larger body of Christ.

Podcasts

The Resurrection

With Easter right around the corner we want to use this episode as an opportunity to bring you a special Easter message from Pastor Nate!…
Nate Holdridge
April 10, 2023

CGN Relief Fund: Ukraine

Learn how you can help.

Listen to teachings by Chuck Smith

Sermons from the founder of Calvary Chapel.

Cultivate: Church Planter training program

The vision of Cultivate is to see these churches planted not haphazardly or in solitude, but in partnership with the local church.

Podcast Episodes

The latest from some of our shows! For more content, check out our podcast Network!

  • Revelation 14:1-5 The Victors Triumph on Mt Zion
    on April 15, 2023 at 1:13 pm

    In this episode: Victory parade, Mt Zion, the Lamb, Behold, open your eyes, sacrifice, Queen Victoria, Princess Alice, Holy Hill, the King, 144000, heavens praise, purity, following the Lamb, John Hooper, Queen Mary, Martyr, where […]

  • Kurt Kula - Church Planting Seasons
    on April 14, 2023 at 5:33 pm

    Kurt Kula has been serving overseas for over 28 years in Poland Cambodia and now the Republic of Georgia. The work involves training pastors, leaders, children's ministry workers, discipleship, premarital counseling, teaching Bible […]

  • Episode 6: CONCLUSION AND Q&A
    on April 14, 2023 at 1:00 pm

    In this final episode we walk through seven powerful passages found in the book of Ecclesiastes that reveal the theology of the book. Our hope is that these seven verses will help you overcome any divisions for kingdom unity in the […]

  • When were the Gospels & Revelation Written? And Why It Matters - with Shane Angland
    on April 13, 2023 at 6:12 am

    How do we know when the books of the New Testament were written? Is it important? In this episode, I speak with Shane Angland about the dating of the Gospels and Revelation, and why the answer to that question might be more important […]

  • Bill Buffington: Pastoring Amidst Shifting Demographics, Raising a Child with Disability, and Fighting for Gospel Unity
    on April 12, 2023 at 8:00 am

    Bill is the pastor of Calvary Chapel in Inglewood, California — a community that is rapidly changing, and in this episode, Bill shares about some ways they are addressing those changes, reaching out, and discipling the people God is […]

  • How does spiritual formation influence disciple making?
    on April 12, 2023 at 3:11 am

    Welcome to the Stoke It Up! Podcast. A podcast encouraging you in your journey with God. I’m Alan Stoddard and I’m your host. Today we are discussing spiritual formation and its relationship to disciple making. When I think of […]

  • Vision Casting as a Tool to Serve God's People with Todd Peebles
    on April 11, 2023 at 7:15 am

    In episode 271, you'll hear why casting vision is a powerful tool that is underutilised by many preachers, and Todd Peebles is going to give you some very practical steps to start. Before that you will hear about Praying Over Your […]

  • Elizabeth Finch, Part 1
    on April 11, 2023 at 7:00 am

    Elizabeth Finch shares the fascinating story of her own life and journey from being an orphan to serving at the Bible College in Israel. Her story is one of discovery, disappointment, struggle, forgiveness and victory.

  • WHY does theology matter for discipleship? (Dr. Gerry Breshears) - Defining Theology, Learning How it Helps us as Disciples, and Exploring How We Can Work Together... Even When We Disagree
    on April 10, 2023 at 12:00 pm

    In today's episode of The GoodLion Podcast, we're chatting about something super close to our hearts: what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how theology shapes that journey. With the launch of our humble little ministry, the […]

  • Developing a Church Planting Culture - Casey Cleveland & Daniel Williams
    on April 10, 2023 at 9:00 am

    On today’s episode Brian is joined once again by church planting expert Daniel Williams, and also by special guest Casey Cleveland who is the pastor of the Avenue Church and is a church planter from Spanish River Church in Boca […]

  • Episode 92: Author Matt Tommey on Harnessing Your Natural Creative Gifts
    on April 10, 2023 at 5:40 am

    The whole premise of the In No Hurry Podcast is to engage in conversations that intersect faith and creativity. This week not only do I get to speak with an author and artist, but the focus of our conversation is about creativity and […]

  • Easter Preaching: Clarity over Creativity with Mike Neglia, Nick Cady and Aaron Salvato
    on April 10, 2023 at 3:00 am

    There is so much pressure on preachers to come up with an Easter sermon every year that is both fresh and also impactful AND evangelistic. Combine that with the busyness of Easter and it can create quite a challenging season for […]

  • Good Friday - The day that changed the world
    on April 8, 2023 at 9:46 am

    Special Easter Devotion on the meaning of the Cross. Looks at how the Apostle Paul utilized the imagery of a Roman victory procession in Colossians 2:13-15 to teach about Christ's victory on the cross. Become a supporter and get […]

  • Supporting and Sending Out Servants | David Guzik & Nate Holdridge
    on April 7, 2023 at 11:37 pm

    Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by David Guzik (Enduring Word, Calvary Santa Barbara) and Nate Holdridge (Calvary Monterey) to discuss the many facets of preparing, sending out, and supporting servants to plant new […]

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Apathy & Prophecy: The Growing Indifference of Millennials Toward dispensationalism
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Knowing God is Covenantal Friendship
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What is Ordinology?
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When We Like God, But Don’t Know Jesus
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The Labeling of “Science Deniers”

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The World We Impart: Fostering Racial Reconciliation in Our Churches

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A Gospel Response to Racial Injustice
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Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel

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Peace on Earth

“Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth, peace to men on whom God's favor rests.” (Luke 2:14). There is still quite a bit…
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Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century

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This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity
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Friends Not Foes
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Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
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Bridging the Divide Between the Big Church and the Small Church
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Generational Sin?

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Discipleship

4 Keys to Triumph in Trials

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Good Fear/Bad Fear – Understanding the Difference
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The Wiles of the Devil
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God Still Works Miracles

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Making Sense of the Unfathomable

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The Post Modern Blasé Attitude: Have You Been Infected?
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