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  • Twyla Ludwig Part 2
    on December 9, 2025 at 8:00 am

    From the time Twyla Ludwig received Jesus at age eleven until she left for Africa with her husband and children in 1927, she knew she was called to be a missionary. Twyla learned early on to meet every obstacle, hardship, and […]

  • Keeping Your Spiritual Senses Sharp Part 1
    on December 9, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Hebrews 5:11-14

  • Can we make disciples in the Heavy Metal community? Jarrod Butler
    on December 8, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Jarrod Butler shares his journey from a life steeped in heavy metal and witchcraft to a profound faith in Christ. He discusses the unique dynamics of the Christian heavy metal community, the […]

  • Resting in the Lord Part 1
    on December 8, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Hebrews 4:12-16

  • The Priest Upon the Throne Part 1
    on December 5, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Hebrews 4:14-16

  • The Word of God: Living and Powerful Part 1
    on December 4, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Hebrews 4:12

  • Holy Boldness! Part 1
    on December 4, 2025 at 8:00 am

    1 Kings 17:1-6

  • S7.E13 | Hope
    on December 3, 2025 at 12:43 pm

    Episode 13 | Hope Leadership Lesson with Mike Bonomo Pastor Mike Bonomo, leader of Refuge Recovery a ministry of Refuge Calvary Chapel in Huntington Beach, CA , shares the story of how God set him free from addiction through the power […]

  • Magnifying What Matters
    on December 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    In this Advent episode, we step into Mary’s song - the Magnificat - one of the most profound and disruptive prayers in Scripture. Luke 1:46–56 becomes our guide as we explore why this young woman’s words have shaped centuries of […]

  • A Rest for the People of God Part 1
    on December 3, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Hebrews 4:1-13

  • Twyla Ludwig Part 1
    on December 2, 2025 at 8:00 am

    From the time Twyla Ludwig received Jesus at age eleven until she left for Africa with her husband and children in 1927, she knew she was called to be a missionary. Twyla learned early on to meet every obstacle, hardship, and […]

  • Exhort One Another Daily Part 1
    on December 2, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Hebrews 3:7-19

  • The Essentials of New Believer Discipleship
    on December 1, 2025 at 8:30 pm

    SummaryIn this episode of the Stoke It Up Podcast, Alan Stoddard and Kenneth Priest discuss the essential elements of new believer discipleship, focusing on Kenneth's upcoming book, 'A 21 Day New Believer Journey.' They explore the […]

  • Jesus the Son, Moses the Servant Part 2
    on December 1, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Hebrews 1:1-3

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