By Brian Brodersen In Gospel

The Middle East and the Mission of God

Read Article

By Mike Dente In Christian Living

The Uninvited Guest (Part 2 of a Series)

Read Article

By Rafael Manzanares In Christian Living

Having Begun in the Spirit

Read Article

By Mike Dente In Christian Living

A Better Way Than Condemning

Read Article

Gospel Theology

The Middle East and the Mission of God

Persia in Prophecy As the Middle East conflict has heated up once again, many people are asking whether this is a fulfillment of Bible prophecy.…

Brian BrodersenMarch 10, 2026

Christian Living

The Uninvited Guest (Part 2 of a Series)

In the first part of my meditation on Matthew 7:1-5, I sought to reflect on Jesus’ way of speaking hard truths, noting how His disciples…

Mike DenteMarch 3, 2026

Christian Living Ministry & Leadership

Having Begun in the Spirit

A Word to Pastors and Leaders As pastors and leaders, we must continually return to Paul’s question: Having begun in the Spirit, are we now…

Rafael ManzanaresFebruary 17, 2026

Christian Living

A Better Way Than Condemning

No one is like Jesus; no one spoke like Him. Every time I read the Sermon on the Mount, I smile at the vast understatement…

Mike DenteFebruary 3, 2026

Christian Living

The Purpose and Power of Prayer

People often ask, “Why do we pray?” The reasoning behind that question goes something like this: “If God is who you say He is, if…

Brian BrodersenJanuary 27, 2026

Christian Living

Jesus, Prayer, and You

“Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.” —Luke 18:1 The Gospel of Luke emphasizes the…

Brian BrodersenJanuary 20, 2026

Bible Study Christian Living

An Ordinary Wedding (John 2:1-11)

When you think of the time Jesus turned water to wine at a wedding in Cana, what’s your first thought? “I know the story. I’ve…

Brad HallJanuary 12, 2026

History & Holidays

Give Me Jesus

As one year fades into the history books and another begins, I always find myself making mental commitments to doing things differently in the year…

Brian BrodersenDecember 30, 2025

History & Holidays

“O Little Town of Bethlehem”

One of the things I really enjoy about the Christmas season is hearing those wonderful Christmas Carols, the ones we not only sing in our…

Brian BrodersenDecember 23, 2025

History & Holidays

Hanukkah 2000 Years Ago

To all whose world was turned upside down October 7, 2023, there is Hope. Who Is the Messiah? While traveling in Israel awhile back, I…

Brian BrodersenDecember 19, 2025

Christian Living History & Holidays

When Christmas Doesn’t Feel Merry: How the Real Story Meets Us in Every Season

On why the first Christmas speaks to both joy and hardship, and how Jesus meets us in every circumstance. We often imagine Christmas as warm,…

Rafael ManzanaresDecember 16, 2025

History & Holidays

From Most High to Most Low

Christmas tells us something staggering about God. Human glory is measured by ascent. It is all about climbing higher, achieving more, reaching the top. We…

Richard CiminoDecember 9, 2025

Christian Living

When We Run, We Feel His Pleasure

Rethinking Unity, Freedom, and Pastoral Trust in the Church There is a quiet danger that can enter the church unnoticed. It appears when we allow…

Rafael ManzanaresDecember 2, 2025

Christian Living

In Everything Give Thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

I Thessalonians 5:18 “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Ever feel like you got things…

Cheryl BrodersenNovember 25, 2025

Bible Study Christian Living

“Helping People See Clearly: Why Study Bibles Still Matter” — Expositors Collective’s Conversation with David Guzik

Editor’s Note: On November 10, 2025, the Expositors Collective podcast released an episode that we at calvarychapel.com believe will encourage all our readers. While attending…

Calvary Global NetworkNovember 18, 2025

Christian Living

Jesus is the Truly Precious Treasure

We all have our treasures, even pastors — those small things we hold dear. There are memories of seeing the Lord move, lives turned around,…

Mike DenteNovember 11, 2025

CGN Relief Fund

Learn how you can help.

Listen to teachings by Chuck Smith

Sermons from the founder of Calvary Chapel.

Podcast Episodes

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

Revelation: The Big Picture Part 2
on March 13, 2026 at 7:00 am
-
The Way to Power Part 1
on March 12, 2026 at 7:00 am
1 Kings 19:16, 19-21; 2 Kings 2:8-25
Revelation: The Big Picture Part 1
on March 12, 2026 at 7:00 am
-
Revelation and the Promise of Blessing Part 1
on March 11, 2026 at 7:00 am
Revelation 1:3
A Conversation with Cheryl Brodersen & Robin Gunn Part 1
on March 10, 2026 at 7:00 am
Robin and Cheryl take a break from the usual format of Women Worth Knowing to chat together about some of the women who have personally spoken into their lives. Among those discussed is Corrie ten Boom, whose personal encounter with […]
Come! God Part 1
on March 10, 2026 at 7:00 am
Revelation 22:17
God Is with Us Part 2
on March 9, 2026 at 7:00 am
Revelation 21:1-7
God Is with Us Part 1
on March 6, 2026 at 8:00 am
Revelation 21:1-7
Perseverance: The Distinguishing Quality of a Leader Part 2
on March 5, 2026 at 8:00 am
2 Kings 2:1-12
The Final Judgment Part 2
on March 5, 2026 at 8:00 am
Revelation 20:11-15
The Final Judgment Part 1
on March 4, 2026 at 8:00 am
Revelation 20:11-15
The Reign of Christ Part 2
on March 3, 2026 at 8:00 am
Revelation 20:4-6
Maria Dyer Taylor: A Love Story of Devotion and Mission Part 3
on March 3, 2026 at 8:00 am
The story of Maria Dyer Taylor is a love story. It is the love story of a woman for her God, for the Chinese people, and for her husband. The story takes place in China and London. Maria was a remarkable woman, and her passion for God […]
The Reign of Christ Part 1
on March 2, 2026 at 8:00 am
Revelation 20:4-6

More Podcasts

From The Archives

Theology

What is Faith?

An important term for the Christian is “faith.” But what are we talking about when we speak of faith? So often our thinking gets cloudy…

Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit Part 2

On this side of heaven, it’s not a matter of if we are going to fail in hearing the Holy Spirit or being led by…

Podcasts

Is God Allowing Suffering Just as Bad as Him Causing It?

When God made the world, he called it good... and yet when we look at the world today, a lot of times it doesn't really…

Theology

The Bible Says It’s Sin

Theology

A Second Look at the Third Person of the Trinity

Ministry & Leadership

The Moses Model

Theology

Why I Believe in the Rapture of the Church

Theology

The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters

Ministry & Leadership

Exposing Truth: Engaging a New Generation with the Need for Expository Teaching

Culture

Remembering June 6,1944

"Are you going to the the 70th anniversary D-day ceremony" she inquired from behind her sunglasses. Our neighbor wasn’t just asking because she knows we…

Culture

Norman Leo Geisler July 21, 1932 – July 1, 2019

"The Man Who Didn’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist" “I am put here for the defense of the gospel” (Philippians 1:16). On July…

Culture

Robin Williams and Secret Suffering

Mrs. Doubtfire. Hook. Dead Poet’s Society. Good Will Hunting. These have been some of my favorite movies growing up. Monday night I, like many, received…

Culture

The Link: Conference Archives, the Gospel of Caesar, Scientific Authoritarianism & More

Culture

The Link: Prayer Around the World, How Pastors Handle Ungathered Worship, Preaching to an Empty Room & More

Culture

Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”

Culture

The Link: Church Response to Sexual Challenges, Bible Thumpers, Young Preachers & More

Culture

Natural Disaster Prayer Update

Culture

Praying With People Online: Key Lessons I’ve Learned

The Gospel

Gospel

Practice Resurrection

Today (this weekend), people worldwide are remembering and celebrating the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! All human…

Gospel

Isaiah 41: Easter and the World

As Easter approaches, it makes me consider the way people think about Jesus in the world I live in. I live in Cork, Ireland. Ireland…

Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods

When Jesus told Mary that He wasn't inclined to intervene to rescue the honor and reputation of a family that was about to suffer the…

Gospel

How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?

Gospel

Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel

Gospel

Friends Not Foes

Gospel

Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter

Gospel

Despising the Shame

Culture

Rural America Matters Too

Leadership Training

Ministry & Leadership

4 Tools to Cultivate Church Plants in a Post-pandemic Ecosystem

If you are interested in seeing God’s kingdom expand and local communities transformed, then this article is for you. Whether you are a church leader,…

Ministry & Leadership

Five Biblical Keys to Managing Your Day for God’s Glory

Many church leaders I talk with complain that they do not have enough time for all the demands of the ministry and communicate this to…

Ministry & Leadership

CGN – Leading During Covid-19

Hey church leaders. We know this is a challenging moment for all of you as you do your best to lead your people well during…

Ministry & Leadership

Six Keys to Developing Disciples

Ministry & Leadership

Church Van E03-Brian Brodersen Part 3

Ministry & Leadership

St. Patrick’s Great Faith

Ministry & Leadership

The Dangers of Consumer-driven Ministry

Ministry & Leadership

When She leads Podcast – Developing or Revamping a Women’s Ministry

Ministry & Leadership

Don’t Try To Build The House While It’s Burning – with Justin Thomas

Discipleship

The Making of a Miracle & the Myth of Super-Saints

When I was growing up, I read missionary biographies often.I read about Hudson Taylor, shocking the other missionaries in his eastern costumes. I discovered Gladys…

Discipleship

Recovering the Lost Art of Conversation

One of the most meaningful, worthwhile things in the world is on the verge of extinction. If it were a rare breed of bird, many…

Discipleship

Gossip & The Gospel

I recently talked with a good friend and the conversation turned to (among many things) the topic of gossip. It went something like this: Person…

Culture

War in Ukraine: A Year of Abiding Grace

Discipleship

How to Turn a Church Visitor into a Disciple

Discipleship

Are We Doing What God is Calling Us to Do?

Discipleship

Good Fear/Bad Fear – Understanding the Difference

Discipleship

Angels Landing

Discipleship

Holiness = Doing Justice

Christian Living

Aimee Semple McPherson Part 4

Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944): As we wrap up the life of Aimee Semple McPherson, we will see that God not only works in and through…

Christian Living

Welcoming Ukraine: Stories of Refugees and Locals Coming Together to Heal

Veszprém Community One of the biggest challenges people face in a new country is integrating into a new social circle. With all the differences in…

Christian Living

Church Governance – 3 Essential Points

In a perfect world we would not need to govern people in the earthly sense, because everyone would behave just as they should. Obviously, the…

Christian Living

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – With Mike Neglia

Christian Living

Want To Be A Good Witness? Do Your Job Well.

Christian Living

Arise, Go, and Prepare

Christian Living

Ten Helpful Tips for Fruitful Daily Worship

Christian Living

Consecration, Hope & Prayer

Christian Living

Trending

CGN Relief Fund

Listen to teachings by Chuck Smith

Podcast Episodes

Promotions

From The Archives

What is Faith?

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit Part 2

Is God Allowing Suffering Just as Bad as Him Causing It?

The Bible Says It’s Sin

A Second Look at the Third Person of the Trinity

The Moses Model

Why I Believe in the Rapture of the Church

The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters

Exposing Truth: Engaging a New Generation with the Need for Expository Teaching

Remembering June 6,1944

Norman Leo Geisler July 21, 1932 – July 1, 2019

Robin Williams and Secret Suffering

The Link: Conference Archives, the Gospel of Caesar, Scientific Authoritarianism & More

The Link: Prayer Around the World, How Pastors Handle Ungathered Worship, Preaching to an Empty Room & More

Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”

The Link: Church Response to Sexual Challenges, Bible Thumpers, Young Preachers & More

Natural Disaster Prayer Update

Praying With People Online: Key Lessons I’ve Learned

Practice Resurrection

Isaiah 41: Easter and the World

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods

How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?

Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel

Friends Not Foes

Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter

Despising the Shame

Rural America Matters Too

4 Tools to Cultivate Church Plants in a Post-pandemic Ecosystem

Five Biblical Keys to Managing Your Day for God’s Glory

CGN – Leading During Covid-19

Six Keys to Developing Disciples

Church Van E03-Brian Brodersen Part 3

St. Patrick’s Great Faith

The Dangers of Consumer-driven Ministry

When She leads Podcast – Developing or Revamping a Women’s Ministry

Don’t Try To Build The House While It’s Burning – with Justin Thomas

The Making of a Miracle & the Myth of Super-Saints

Recovering the Lost Art of Conversation

Gossip & The Gospel

War in Ukraine: A Year of Abiding Grace

How to Turn a Church Visitor into a Disciple

Are We Doing What God is Calling Us to Do?

Good Fear/Bad Fear – Understanding the Difference

Angels Landing

Holiness = Doing Justice

Aimee Semple McPherson Part 4

Welcoming Ukraine: Stories of Refugees and Locals Coming Together to Heal

Church Governance – 3 Essential Points

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – With Mike Neglia

Want To Be A Good Witness? Do Your Job Well.

Arise, Go, and Prepare

Ten Helpful Tips for Fruitful Daily Worship

Consecration, Hope & Prayer

Don’t Stop Crying Out to God