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Taking a step into the unknown can be scary, and yet, when led by God, it can lead to incredible spiritual growth and benefits for your life. Wendy Zahorjanski is a missionary in Serbia with her husband, Danny, in the city of Kragujevac, where they planted a church. Wendy recently wrote a book ...

In a creative journey through the steps of evaporation, condensation and precipitation Pastor Tim Brown will take us on a journey through Psalm 29 and highlight the parallels between the forming of a Mediterranean stormcloud and the dumping of water and the steps that faithful preachers go through ...

It's important as you live today that you consider how you want to be remembered. In today's episode, Pastor Ed and Bob talk about the passing of their pastors and how it affected their lives. More vital, they talk about the lasting influence these men have left, marking through the gospel ...

Today, on the Good Lion Podcast, we explore the mysteries of sin, wrath, and the enigmatic concept of hell, a topic that stirs the soul and challenges the heart. How do we reconcile a God of infinite love with the doctrine of eternal punishment? What is hell? Is it merely a place, or could it be a ...

205. How Do I Become A More Generous Christian. In today's episode we explore the question of generosity. What can we do to become more generous. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here...
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Acts 2 records one of the greatest and most important sermons ever preached. God used it to spearhead a revival that turned the world upside down. What’s surprising, however, is not that God used words to initiate a revolution — but who he used to speak it. In this message, Dominic shares how grace...

Randy Newman grew up in a secular Jewish home, but through relationships with Christians, as well as through a series of personal events and realizations, he became a Christian. Randy is now a senior fellow for apologetics at the C.S. Lewis Institute , and over the past several decades he has talke...

On today's episode, Pastor Ed and Bob talk about the recent death of Pastor Jeff Johnson, Calvary Chapel of Downey and how important the role pastors play in our lives. God chooses the pastor that you need, and it's important you submit to that choice. Church hopping and undermining good go...

What is a Vision Statement and why does it matter? Is there a point in having a "Vision Sunday" at the beginning of the year, or is the congregation better served by "dripping vision" throughout the 52 Sundays of the calendar year? Is having a church vision even Biblical? Mike a...

In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary, and Kelly talk through their various experiences of learning valuable and tough lessons early in their respective ministries. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the S...

204. Can we find Jesus in the Old Testament? Are we able to find Jesus in the OT? The answer is yes through metaphors, images, story archetype and 'Allusion". The OT points to Jesus throughout each book. In this episode we see how and why. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for new episodes. S...

In this episode: Herod the Great, high priest, murder, engineer, mad man, Augustus, Walking in the commandments, Zechariah, Elizabeth, priestly service, incense, John the Baptist, Elijah, repentance. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyanda...

Desiderius Erasmus is one of the most important figures in the history of the Protestant Reformation. He was a key thinker, and the compiler of many of the manuscripts that were used in translating the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into languages of the people. He was also in communication with many ...

Have you ever had someone talk to you but all the while not give you their full attention, always looking over your shoulder or around the room for someone more important? It's wrong, it hurts, and it shouldn't be done by a servant leader. In today's episode of Lead2Serve, Pastor Ed and...

Heath Hardesty from Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, California explores the concept of "symphonic preaching" with Mike, and the value of emphasizing connections between the Old and New Testaments and their relevance today to all of life. Heath sees the wonder of the world around us...

In this episode (Part 2 in our series on the nature of Sin and Hell), Brian and I do something we rarely do – we disagree. We dive into the question: If the serpent hadn't shown up in Eden, would Adam and Eve have still sinned? It's a thought-provoking debate that not only questions the inevitabilit...

I'm excited to welcome back a repeat guest this week as Callie Picardo joins me to talk about the latest book she and her husband, Rosario, wrote called, " Healthy Money: A 30-Day Journey Toward Spiritual, Emotional, and Financial Freedom ." Our book isn't just about financial tip...

Jamie Dunlop is an associate pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, in Washington D.C. and the author of the book, Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: Eight Truths for Pursuing Unity in Your Church . Jamie's church is only a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol building, and Jamie discusses how th...

Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Brady Boyd (New Life Church) to talk through enduring pain and heartache in ministry. In pastoral leadership, pain is inevitable, so we hope that this conversation will provide wisdom, insight, and encouragement as you serve faithfully. --- New Life...

In this episode: Resurrection day, Easter Sunday, Good Friday, passion week, crucifixion, hopelessness, hope, gospel, Psychology today, worldview, grand narratives, living hope, Billy Graham, Tom Holland, Sinjar, He is Risen. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: ww...

In this episode of the Lead to Serve podcast, Pastor Ed Taylor and Pastor Bob Claycamp explore the theme of walking by faith. Their discussion surrounds the necessity of trusting in God's guidance and the difficulties that arise when trying to control outcomes instead of relying the Lord throug...

Wesley Towne speaks about the 4 steps that he takes in his sermon preparation process to go from the passage to his own heart and then to people of his particular context and culture.  Wesley lives in Davis, CA with his wife and chihuahua Lucy. He has planted two churches, both in university citi...

In this episode, Brenda talks with Faith Wake, Worship Director at Reliance Church, about her recent teaching through 2 Corinthians 8 and “Gospel Math.” They discuss the generosity of God that leads us to be generous to one another, even in the midst of hardship and poverty. We pray that this con...

In the Parable to the Good Samaritan, Jesus concludes the parable with this phrase: “Go and Do Likewise.” What then is the role of “acts of mercy” or providing for physical needs, in regard to the Great Commission we’ve received from Jesus: to go into the world and preach the Gospel to all people...

In this episode of the Lead2Serve podcast, Pastor Ed Taylor and guest Bob Claycamp discuss the critical role of the Holy Spirit in ministry and leadership. Authentic biblical ministry flows through a man or woman yielded to and looking to the Holy Spirit. Don't think for a moment you can accomp...

Are the Psalms individual isolated poems that have no connection to one another, or are they a unified, edited story that we are supposed to notice? Wyatt Graham answers these questions and more in this conversation about how to think deeply about the Psalms, and what sort of connections should we ...

In this episode, Brian Higgins and I dive into a topic that's foundational yet often elusive – the nature of sin. This isn't just another rundown of wrongdoings; it's a profound theological exploration that invites you to rethink what you know about sin. We attempt at peeling back the layers to reve...

In this episode: Messiah , genealogies, archeological confirmations, King David, Son of David, Jeconiah curse, woman in the genealogies, grace, Mary, virgin birth, heir to the throne, Jesus. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetic...

How to create a Bible culture in the church Use a physical Bible. Use the Bible.com QR code on screen as you begin to preach. Turn up the lights in the room. Push physical with digital Bible use.  Use sermon-based small groups . Announce the version of the Bible, you’re going to use in the pulpit...

The internet is a tool that nearly everyone uses on a daily basis, but what impact does it have on us in regard to Christian discipleship? How have digital devices transformed the way that communities and churches, function, and what challenges do these technologies pose for us as individuals seeki...

Aaron: In the summer of 2016, I shared a heartfelt sermon at camp that explored the deep meaning in Jesus' final words and the unending invitation to evangelism. This episode revisits that summer camp sermon, focusing intently on the thematic core of evangelism and the personal transformation i...

"Stepping Into Discomfort: The Key to Unlocking Servant Leadership" An important life lesson and ministry tool is to learn to face the things you don't want to face and choose to do the things you don't want to do. In this episode of the Lead2Serve Podcast, Pastors Ed Taylor and B...

John Whittaker teaches a workshop in Temecula California on how the inductive Bible Study method helps to discover the divine and human author's meaning of a text. John Whittaker is a preacher, teacher and pastor. He holds theology and ministry degrees from Boise Bible College, Cincinnati Bib...

203. Is the Bible Out of Date? Why should we follow the Bible if it has contradictions and horrible texts within it? Is there a way of us understanding it better so we don't misunderstand what its saying? In this episode we look at how we handle the Bible not as a rule book but as a story of Gods ac...