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Calvary Distinctives part 2: Striking a Balance

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Pastors Steve and Zach look at the chapter "Striking A Balance" from Chuck Smith's classic "Calvary Distinctives". Mostly addressing the reformed point of view with where Calvary stands.

Calvary Distinctives part 1: The Call to the Ministry

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMT

This episode featured pastor Dallas Sandoval from Calvary Toppenish. We discussed the introduction of Chuck Smith's book Calvary Distinctives- "The Call To The Ministry".

Featuring Matt Lewis

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 23:00:00 GMT

We brought on Pastor Steve's assistant pastor Matt Lewis. He has a background in corrections and security. We asked him all questions security related concerning church security and building security teams. Below are some of the resources he mentions in the episode:

https://warriorpoetsupplyco.com/church-security

https://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Poet-Way-Guide-Living/dp/0593541847/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KRUNC5HKU6AA&keywords=john+lovell+warrior+poet+way+book&qid=1707431542&sprefix=john+lov%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1

Featuring Don Stewart

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMT

We got a chance to sit down with Don Stewart and talk ministry. Don has incredible insight into the inner workings of the Calvary Movement. We also talked about the Israel/Gaza war and its implications in the End Times as well as some Apologetics.

Featuring Joe Edwards-Hoff

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT

We sat down with pastor Joe from Revival Church in Grandview, Washington. We talked about his call to ministry, his emphasis on social media and weekly afterglows.

Featuring Bob Larson

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Bob is the senior pastor at Calvary Chapel Caldwell in Idaho. We talked TV ministry, Saturday night service, vital tech, worship and how to NOT get kicked off YouTube.

Featuring Paul LeBoutillier

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Paul is the lead and founding pastor at Calvary Chapel Ontario in Oregon (not Canada). We discussed his journey to Ontario, the growth of his YouTube presence, working with his wife and how to raise up the next generation.

Featuring Ted Ethridge

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Ted is the lead pastor at Calvary Chapel Bozeman in the great state of Montana. We discussed church planting, rural ministry vs city ministry and the importance of missions and how to cultivate them in your church.

Featuring Mike Hughes

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Mike Hughes is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Emmett in Idaho. On this episode we talked about how Mike got into ministry, the impact his Christian school has had on his church and the ever present reality of Satan's schemes at work in our ministries and how to combat those.

Featuring David Mercer

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT

David Mercer is the lead pastor at Calvary Chapel Flathead Valley in Kalispell, Montana. David shared about how he took over the church after it had been reduced to 9 people. We talked about his insights to taking over a church "in crisis", working with your spouse, church government and elders.

Featuring Tom Rush

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Tom is the pastor at Calvary Chapel Walla Walla in Southeast Washington. He is a church planter as well as a tent maker. We got insight into how Tom has balanced working part and full time while also starting the church there in Walla Walla.

Featuring Cory Kirkham

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Cory Kirkham is the lead pastor at Calvary Chapel in Rathdrum Idaho. We talked about his transition in taking over a church where the previous pastor had to resign in scandal. We also talked about how to create a culture of missions at your church and what Cory's weekly sermon prep looks like.

Featuring Dallas Sandoval

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Dallas is the pastor at Calvary Chapel Toppenish in Washington. He shares about his church's diversity, his personal struggles in ministry and the lessons he's learned through it all.

Featuring Holland Davis

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Holland Davis is a long time worship leader in the Calvary movement and the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel San Clemente in So-Cal. On this episode we talk about worship, the Jesus Revolution and how to reach the modern culture.

Featuring Lloyd Pulley

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMT

At our recent ministry conference we got the opportunity to interview Pastor Lloyd Pulley from Calvary Chapel Old Bridge in New Jersey. Lloyd came out of Raul Ries' church in the 80s and started his church in Old Bridge, New Jersey. He shares about his experience under Raul and what it was like to plant a church in a place where there were no prior Calvarys.

Featuring Chuck & Pat Lind

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMT

At our recent ministry conference we got the opportunity to interview Chuck Lind and his wife Pat. They founded Calvary Chapel in Olympia, Washington and have since passed the church on and taken over the seniors ministry at Calvary Chapel Meridian in Idaho.

Featuring Brett Williams

Thu, 25 May 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Brett Williams is the lead pastor at Calvary Chapel Widbey Island in Washington and is a seasoned worship leader. In this interview we discussed the Calvary movement and what is unique about worship among Calvary Chapels.

Featuring Don McClure (part 2)

Fri, 19 May 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This is the second and final part to the interview we did with Don McClure of Calvary Way Ministries. Don gave us his advice on church planting and talked about the similarities and differences between the Jesus Movement and what is taking place in the church today.

Featuring Don McClure (part 1)

Fri, 12 May 2023 16:00:00 GMT

We got a chance to get Don's take on the Jesus Movement. As a first-hand witness of God's outpouring of the Holy Spirit, Don shares his experience and thoughts about the movement.

Featuring Dennis Davenport

Thu, 04 May 2023 16:00:00 GMT

We discussed the early Jesus Movement days with Dennis who was there pretty close to the beginning. Also talked about how to pass your church on to the next generation. Dennis suggested reading "Liberating The Ministry From The Success Syndrome" by Kent and Barbara Hughes.

Featuring: Steve Whinery

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:00:00 GMT

An interview with Pastor Steve Whinery about the inception of this show and how it will serve the Church.