Brian Brodersen

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Brian Brodersen is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, California, and the president of Calvary Global Network Brian also serves as president of Calvary Chapel Bible College. He is the featured speaker on the “Back to Basics” radio program and the director of Creation Fest (UK). Brian is extensively involved in missions and church planting around the world.

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TTM S2 E23 - Dr. Gerry Breshears on Theology and Training Men in Ministry

Enjoy this episode of “Things That Matter,” as Dr. Gerry Breshears, of Western Seminary, shares two theological trends that have caught his attention. One has been that of local pastors coming alongside to serve their city in the name of Jesus. He also discusses "Theological Tribalism," which has become a trend of "meanness" amongst believers in various evangelical groups. Pastor Brian and Dr. Breshears conclude by t...

TTM S2 E22 - Efrem Buckle on Racial Tension in the Church & Culture

Pastor Efrem Buckle of Ecclēsia returns for this second part of a two part series on "Things That Matter” as he reacts and shares his views on the resurgence of racial tension. Although this is an unfortunately common issue in the world, Efrem provides his insight. “The reality is we are all sinners,” Efrem explains, and he continues by sharing that in order to overcome this racial tension, or any other issue for tha...

Calvary Chapel Bible College Israel

Pray and consider a semester at our Calvary Chapel Bible College campus in Israel. There are two programs available to choose from: 1. Jerusalem: Located in the Old City of Jerusalem where you will focus on all four accounts of the life of the Messiah in the land wh...

TTM S2 E21 - Efrem Buckle on the Challenges of Urban Ministry in London

On this episode of "Things That Matter," Pastor Efrem Buckle of Ecclēsia in South London presents the challenges of ministry in the complex, urban & cosmopolitan culture of London. Efrem shares his experience & view on not only the complexity of this “city of cities,” but he also discusses the recent acts of terror within the city. Enjoy this first part of a two part series with Efrem!

TTM S2 E20 - Rick Warren on Suffering & the Ministry

Suffering is an inescapable reality. Pastor Brian Brodersen and Pastor Rick Warren discuss the aspects of suffering that often occur in full-time ministry. Pastor Rick shares three areas of suffering that he has continuously dealt with throughout his pastoral career. Whether you are involved in full-time ministry or not, be encouraged that the Lord will provide incomprehensible strength that only He can give through ...

TTM S2 E19 - Ryan Ries on the Good News for a Lost Generation

On this episode of Things That Matter, Pastor Brian Brodersen interviews Ryan Ries of the Whosoevers. Ryan briefly shares his powerful testimony but mainly focuses on the example Jesus gave as He reached out to people in very dark places of the time, such as the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi. We each have a calling from the Lord, and Ryan encourages us to seek the Lord towards that calling, as there will be oppor...

TTM S2 E18 - Dr. Dominick Hernández on Ancient Hebrew Scriptures & Modern Day Israel

On this episode of Things That Matter, Pastor Brian Brodersen and Dr. Dominick Hernández discuss the pursuit of higher education and the relevance of Semitic Philology studies to interpreting the Scriptures in today’s post-modern setting. He shares the perspective he gained from studying ancient Semitic Philology, while living in modern Israel, where the minority of the population are religious. Dr. Hernández is curr...

TTM S2 E17 - Matt Redman on Worship and the Glory of God

On this episode of Things That Matter, Pastor Brian Brodersen interviews worship leader and music artist, Matt Redman, known for many popular worship songs such as “The Heart of Worship,” “Blessed Be Your Name,” and “10,000 Reasons.” In this video, Matt shares some great advice to worship leaders, and he expresses a powerful reminder to view worship as an act of reverence, respect and wonder before the Lord.

TTM S2 E16 - Mark Foreman on the Importance of Working with Churches from Different Evangelical Traditions

On this episode of Things That Matter, Pastor Mark Foreman of North Coast Calvary Chapel, focuses on the importance of pastors recognizing that we are all part of one church and cultivating love and unity in the larger body of Christ.

TTM S2 E15 - What Does It Mean to Preach the Whole Counsel of God?

We change things up a bit on this episode of Things That Matter as Pastor Brian Brodersen is interviewed by Kellen Criswell, content manager of CalvaryChapel.com and director of the Calvary Global Network, as they discuss the whole counsel of God. Pastor Brian answers a few questions of what it means, where to find it in the Scriptures and some different approaches to teach the whole counsel of God.