Calvary Life Podcast

BONUS Episode: More on Generosity with Bob Shank

On Sunday, October 10th, Calvary Church welcomed longtime member Bob Shank as he shared on the topic of Generosity. In this week's special bonus episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt invite Bob back to dive deeper into his thoughts on being biblically generous!

Together, they discuss what it looks like to genuinely practice gratitude, how we should consider the phenomenon of people who do evil looking "blessed", and provide added clarity to what was already shared on Sunday.

We Value Flexibility

Calvary Church values Flexibility- we are open to change for the better! But how flexible is too flexible? What areas are worth holding fast to, and what areas should we hold with an open hand? And how do we use flexibility to reach others for Christ?

On this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt sit down with special guest Dave Mitchell! Together, they talk about what it means to be flexible, Biblical examples of God requiring flexibility, and how we can safeguard the Mission of the church without elevating the methods of our preferences. 

We Value Generosity

As followers of God, we are called to be generous. But what exactly does that mean? Does generosity only mean giving money, or are there other ways we can live generous lives?

On this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt discuss what it means to be generous. They explore the difference between tithes and offerings, share stories from their own lives of generosity, and talk about how we can be generous with not just our money, but our time, attention, and words as well.

BONUS Episode: Joy with John Reed

Enjoy a special bonus episode of the Calvary Life Podcast with longtime Calvary member and elder, John Reed!

We Value Joy

What does guilt have to do with joy? Can we be joyful in the midst of trials and suffering? And what does October 8th have to do with all of this anyways?

On today's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, join Eric and Matt as they discuss how we value Joy. The talk about the book of Nehemiah's example of joy, give you a sneak peek at Eric's book writing process, and explore how we can be joyful in our everyday lives.

 

We Value Team

A team is more than the sum of it's parts- each person's role enhances and improves the others, making every individual indispensable. That's why at Calvary, we value team!

 

On today's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt talk about the way Team works at Calvary. They explore different analogies for teams (sports, pools, kitchens, farmers markets, etc.), ways to jump into ministry, and how different giftings can come together to make the church function as well as it possibly can. 

We Value Passion

Passion. It's the driver behind monumental achievements in art, athletics, and human relationships the world over. But in the Christian life, what does it mean to be passionate? How do our passions reflect God to the world?

On this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt discuss Calvary's passion for, well, passion. They talk about how to cultivate passion when it doesn't come naturally, how the Church can be characterized by it's passion, and how our "non-spiritual" passions can be used to bring glory to God.

We Value People

In a world of 7 billion people, it can feel easy to get lost in the crowd. But when we stop and remember that each person is created in the image of God, it should change the way we value those we come across. 

On today's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt discuss the heart behind and practical steps on loving people. They talk about the power of making yourself available, the way Jesus truly saw people, and why "warmth is the new cool". 

We Value Grace

In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric Wakeling and Matt Doan talk about how Calvary values Grace!

It's not just a girl's name- it's one of the most powerful forces in history. Eric and Matt both share their experiences with recognizing their need for Grace, when running from God means He runs towards us, and how the Good News is never Old News. 

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We Value Truth

We're back from hiatus with a brand new season of the Calvary Life Podcast! 

 

To kick us off, hosts Eric Wakeling and Matt Doan discuss the first installment of our Calvary Values series- Truth. At Calvary, we seek to think Biblically about everything and humbly about ourselves. So how do we find, live out, and share truth in our everyday lives? And what does it mean to have soft edges and a firm center? 

 

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