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From the Christmas Tree to the Tree of Calvary: The Meaning Behind Advent Christian Living

From the Christmas Tree to the Tree of Calvary: The Meaning Behind Advent

What does "advent" mean? Well, the word itself means: "The arrival of a notable person or thing." At this time of year we celebrate the…
Jody Ponce
Jody PonceDecember 10, 2020
Hannah More Part 1 Christian LivingPodcasts

Hannah More Part 1

Hannah More (1745-1833): Hannah More was so remarkable that she should be more well-known than she actually is...which is why we are taking two podcast…
Cheryl Brodersen
Cheryl BrodersenDecember 8, 2020
Advent Week 2: The Promise of Peace History & Holidays

Advent Week 2: The Promise of Peace

CANDLE-LIGHTING LITURGY Enjoy your meal and fellowship together. Set a time before everyone leaves to walk through this Advent Candle-Lighting Liturgy together. Before you get…
Stephen Posey
Stephen PoseyDecember 7, 2020
The Link: 2021 Missions Conference, Teaching Messianic Prophecies to Teenagers, The Thrill of Hope Advent & More Culture

The Link: 2021 Missions Conference, Teaching Messianic Prophecies to Teenagers, The Thrill of Hope Advent & More

"Missions Conference 2021"– Calvary Chapel Missions"At the 2021 Missions Conference on January 4-6, we will be exploring what our mission will look like in the…
Calvary Chapel
Calvary ChapelDecember 5, 2020
The End of Fear: An Advent Meditation History & Holidays

The End of Fear: An Advent Meditation

Traditionally, Christians have remembered the four Sundays before Christmas Day as Sundays of Advent, often lighting a series of four candles over those days. In…
David Guzik
David GuzikDecember 2, 2020
Anna Spafford Part 2 Christian LivingPodcasts

Anna Spafford Part 2

Anna Spafford (1842-1923): Anna’s life was so unusual and eventful that we felt we needed another podcast to cover it all! Join us for Part…
Cheryl Brodersen
Cheryl BrodersenDecember 1, 2020
Advent Week 1: The Thrill of Hope History & Holidays

Advent Week 1: The Thrill of Hope

CANDLE-LIGHTING LITURGY Enjoy yourselves when you gather. Eat. Talk. Laugh. Play. Just be sure to set a time before everyone leaves to take 10-15 minutes…
Stephen Posey
Stephen PoseyNovember 30, 2020
Advent Guide – Introduction History & Holidays

Advent Guide – Introduction

A Note from the Editor: As we approach a Christmas season made unique by COVID-19 restrictions, our need to encounter God and enjoy His presence…
Stephen Posey
Stephen PoseyNovember 27, 2020
Anna Spafford Part 1 Christian LivingPodcasts

Anna Spafford Part 1

Anna Spafford (1842-1923): While we have talked about many exemplary and admirable women worth knowing, every now and then it’s good to look at the…
Cheryl Brodersen
Cheryl BrodersenNovember 24, 2020
Hope for America, Stop Praying for Stuff, Five Keys to Effective Preaching & More Culture

Hope for America, Stop Praying for Stuff, Five Keys to Effective Preaching & More

"The Hope for America is the Church"– Thinke"Do we want to see our land healed? God is saying, 'It starts with My people.' Christians need…
Calvary Chapel
Calvary ChapelNovember 20, 2020
Various Hymn Writers & Poets Christian LivingPodcasts

Various Hymn Writers & Poets

Various Hymn Writers & Poets: Have you ever heard of Charlotte Elliot or Anna Warner? How about Adelaide Pollard or Ellen Lakshmi Goreh? While you…
Cheryl Brodersen
Cheryl BrodersenNovember 17, 2020
The Mayflower Pilgrims, Romanian Extension Site, Covenant Theology, & More Culture

The Mayflower Pilgrims, Romanian Extension Site, Covenant Theology, & More

"The Mayflower Pilgrims—as Not Seen on TV"– Christianity Today"Pop culture has given us a distorted picture of the religious separatists who founded Plymouth Colony. Historian…
Calvary Chapel
Calvary ChapelNovember 13, 2020
Frances Ridley Havergal Christian LivingPodcasts

Frances Ridley Havergal

Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879): Sometimes the most significant fruit in our lives is borne out of seasons of hardship and suffering. Such was the case…
Cheryl Brodersen
Cheryl BrodersenNovember 11, 2020
Introducing Denisa Stanciu: Calvary.ro Translator Culture

Introducing Denisa Stanciu: Calvary.ro Translator

CalvaryChapel.com has two extension sites that are led by two awesome ladies! We are excited to introduce Denisa Stanciu who manages Calvary.ro! She is a…
Calvary Chapel
Calvary ChapelNovember 10, 2020
Don’t Sell Your Birthright, Pastors Perspective, How to Live Like Jesus in Election Season & More Culture

Don’t Sell Your Birthright, Pastors Perspective, How to Live Like Jesus in Election Season & More

"Don’t Sell Your Birthright for Sex"– The Gospel Coalition"My friend ultimately surrendered to his feelings, and to his boyfriend’s pleas, and made a conscious decision…
Calvary Chapel
Calvary ChapelNovember 6, 2020
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