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Theology

3 Reasons Dispensationalism has Lost Appeal for Young Leaders

In my last post I noted the beginning of a shift in the way younger evangelicals, and specifically those connected with Calvary Chapel, viewed eschatological…
Theology

The “Good People” Myth

Protectionism is a word used to describe an economic policy of restraining trade between countries. It is a policy advocated by those who believe that…
Christian Living

Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif

And his spear was in his hand… (1 Sam. 19:9; 20:33; 22:6) Oftentimes in media, whether in film, television, music, or literature, a motif is…
Christian Living
Divine Presence and Peace: Unpacking the Aaronic Blessing in Everyday Life
Theology
Sola Scriptura: Biblical Authority And The People Of God
Articles
Fundamentalists, Progressives, and Theological Method
Theology
What I Learned from Darrell Bock about Progressive Dispensationalism
Theology
Calvary Chapel Core Convictions: God’s Grace + Love
Theology
“The Perfect” Argument for Continuationism
Culture

The War on Beth Moore: What Really Shapes Our View of Women Bible Teachers?

A few years ago, I ran afoul of some pastors in my tribe for allowing a woman to teach to an audience of both women…
Culture

Faith in a Level Zero Culture

As soon as the average person in the United Kingdom finds out I am a Christian, I battle their instant suspicion. Eyes narrow, voices change…
Christian Living

Discouragement and Bieber

Last week Justin Bieber put this up on Twitter. Life is about the journey 🙂 — Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) October 23, 2014 Yes I know…
Culture
Florida School Shooting: From the Eyes of an Affected Teenager
Culture
Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief
Culture
Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting
Culture
Thanksgiving: A Time to Feel; a Time to Heal
Culture
Video Series: How To Watch A Movie (As A Christian)
Articles
Fundamentalists, Progressives, and Theological Method
Gospel

From Pastors to Podcasts

Right now it seems as though the Church is changing in many dramatic ways, and it can feel a bit scary. The thing is, the…
Culture

Rural America Matters Too

Rural America Matters Too I'll never forget what was said that evening; irritating experiences are funny like that. I was co-pastoring a small church plant…
Gospel

Evangelism for the Introvert

It’s safe to say that evangelism is on the Lord’s heart. When we pray, "May your kingdom come," I believe the Lord wants to impress…
Culture
Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
Culture
A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor
Gospel
The Death of God
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Culture

Nick Foles’ Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 2

Last Thursday the city of Philadelphia welcomed home, for the first time ever, their Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Somewhere between 700,000 and 2,000,000 people…
Announcements

Announcement About CGN Media

Introducing CGN Media! We’re excited to announce an exciting change: CGN’s “GoodLion Podcast Network” is being re-branded as CGN Media, the new home for podcasts,…
Ministry & Leadership

Every Sermon Should Have A Purpose And A Point

John Whitaker has been devoted to teaching and preaching the Bible for more than 3 decades, and in this candid conversation he speaks about his…
Ministry & Leadership
Church Planting in Another Country.
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
Announcements
URGENT: Calvary Chapel missionaries need help after missile strikes knock out power in Ukraine!
Ministry & Leadership
10 Easter Tips for Pastors
Ministry & Leadership
Sailing into Stormy Seas
Ministry & Leadership
Don’t Try To Build The House While It’s Burning – with Justin Thomas
Discipleship

How to Win in Spiritual Warfare

The TrialsWhen we think of spiritual warfare, we think of trials. But getting rid of trials is not the victory. The true victory consists of…
Discipleship

Five Points on Our Need for Community

It is an interesting time that we live in. People are more connected than they have ever been yet more isolated than ever as well.…
Christian Living

Why Mentorship Matters

After writing to Titus — his former travel and ministry partner (Galatians 2.1-3) — about his current task in the church, Paul begins to instruct…
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3
Discipleship
Act as if God Exists
Discipleship
Worship Leader Must Do’s
Discipleship
Are You Offended by Jesus’ Method?
Discipleship
How to Overcome Fiery Words of Anger
Discipleship
Three Reminders for Those Living a Public Lifestyle
Christian Living

The Lines of True Christian Unity

Unity is a concept often discussed but rarely accomplished. Recently, I've seen it modeled well. Earlier this month, I sat in a gathering with the…
Christian Living

Lessons on Compromise and Concession from Gibraltar

Wars have been fought for almost every reason: land, resources, honor, greed, politics, religion...They are costly in human lives and for local economies. At times,…
Christian Living

The Dangers of Obeying God Halfway

Don’t stop halfway! There is a story found in Genesis 11 and 12 about the call of Abraham; it is a tale about not stopping…
Christian Living
Three Easy Ways to Make People into Projects—Part 1
Christian Living
How Can I Understand Sacrifice in a Self-Promoting World?
Christian Living
Ann Judson: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Why Scars Give You an Advantage in Life
Christian Living
JESUS IS GREATER Than Everything Today Throws At Us
Christian Living
Advent: Poverty and Glory