Calvary Life Podcast

Mental Health and the Holy Spirit with Robyn Geis

How do we love our friends when they're struggling? How does the Holy Spirit work through psychology and therapy to grow us as people? And what does it look like to form healthy relationships?

On today's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric sits down with Robyn Geis- Calvary member, clinical psychologist, Talbot School of Theology professor, and author of the book The Relational Brain. Together, they discuss their shared love of volleyball, how our brain develops, and so much more.

You can find copies of The Relational Brain at the Calvary Corner Bookstore, along with her other book, Mental Health and the Church. If you are interested in receiving lay counseling or prayer at Calvary, you can learn more at calvarylife.org/counseling.

Running the Race (Literally) with Greg Clarke

On this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt are joined in studio by Calvary member, endurance athlete, and Director of Up and Running Again Greg Clarke! Greg shares the story of how one man's persistence brought him to Christ, how he was inspired to participate in triathlons, and how those came together to form the nonprofit Up and Running Again. 

Up and Running Again helps provide a pathway to lifelong success by training homeless individuals living in rescue mission to complete half marathons. Through the work of Up and Running Again, addictions have been overcome, lives have been changed, and hearts have been won to Christ!

If you would like to learn more about or get involved with Up and Running again, visit them on their website, Facebook, or Instagram. 

Inside the World of Literary Publishing with Curtis and Karen Yates

On this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt take a look behind the curtain into the world of publishing and Christian literature with Curtis and Karen Yates! Together, they talk about what it takes to make it as an author in the world of social media, how to navigate working with your spouse at a family business, and even give a sneak peek at Eric and Matt's new half non-fiction, half fiction, christian sci-fi novel! 

How to Love Through Infertility with Doug Brown

In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt sit down with their first-ever return guest, Doug Brown. Together, they discuss the new non-profit, Uniquely Knitted, and how it seeks to address one of the most difficult struggles a couple can experience- infertility. Where is God in the midst of infertility? How can we support our friends and family members as they go through this trial? And what resources are out there to help? 

If you would like to know more about Uniquely Knitted, visit them at uniquelyknitted.org. If you would like to be Uniquely Committed, you can send support here. And if you are interested in receiving counseling or care from Calvary Church, visit calvarylife.org/care to see what resources are available. 

How Christ Impacts the Law with Rick Larsh

Welcome back to the second season of the Calvary Life Podcast! We're kicking things off by hearing from Calvary member and Orange County Superior Court Judge Rick Larsh. Together, he, Eric, and Matt discuss how our laws, courts, and culture can all be impacted by Christ, and how God can direct your path in some unexpected and surprising ways. 

If you'd like to listen to our first season's episodes, you can find them at calvarylife.org/podcast. To learn more about Calvary Church, visit us online at calvarylife.org.

Season One Wrap-Up

Thank you so much for joining us for this first season of the Calvary Life Podcast. It's been an incredible experience, and we're so grateful to all of you who have been a part of it- both as listeners and as guests!

We're taking a break to gather more stories, content, and interviews to fully celebrate life at Calvary Church, but don't worry- we'll be back before you know it. So keep your eyes open for updates on Season 2 from our website and Instagram! See you soon!

Football, Finances, and Faith with George Andrews

What do the LA Rams, Ronald Blue Trust, and Calvary Church Elders all have in common? They can all claim our guest on this week's podcast as one of their members!

On this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt sit down with Calvary member and Elder George Alexander. Together, they go through his story- walking away from the church at a young age, becoming a first-round draft pick for the NFL, and how the influence of believers in his life helped bring him back to Jesus. 

If you would like to learn more about the Elders and leaders of Calvary Church, visit us online at calvarylife.org/leaders. 

Islam and Christianity- Think Biblically with Scott Rae and Lenci Mene

Today on the Calvary Life Podcast, we introduce you to a show we know you'll love, with a guest we bet you'll recognize. Instead of Matt and Eric hosting as normal, we're airing an episode of Think Biblically, a weekly podcast with Talbot School of Theology professor Scott Rae that offers Christian perspectives on some of the most significant issues facing today's church and culture.

This episode features Calvary missionary Lenci Mene as he shares his story of coming to faith in Jesus and where his journey has led him today. Together, he and Scott discuss Lenci's path from Islam to Christianity, the importance of textual criticism of the Bible, and the power of saying "I don't know".

You can find more episodes of Think Biblically on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever streaming app you use. To learn more about Lenci's ministry and other Calvary missionaries, visit us at calvarylife.org/reach.

What do Christians do with Anxiety? with Dr. Andrea Ganahl

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, over 40 million adults in the United States suffer from clinical anxiety. But if the Bible tells us to be "anxious for nothing" (Phil. 4:6), what can we do to deal with this overwhelming issue? 

In today's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt sit down with Dr. Andrea Ganahl to discuss this very topic. They talk about tips to manage your anxious thoughts, how Christians to navigate a life with anxiety, and what it means for true healing to take place in who we are in Christ. 

If you'd like to learn more about anxiety, or hear more from Dr. Ganahl, you can visit her website at andreaganahl.com. You can also learn more about and sign up for counseling services at Calvary by visiting calvarylife.org/counseling.

Biblical Environmentalism with Brandon Elrod

Environmentalism is a word that can be fraught with political implications. But is it actually a political issue, or a biblical mandate for believers everywhere? 

On this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Matt and Eric sit down with Calvary member, Elder, and Certified Arborist Brandon Elrod. Together, they discuss the history of environmentalism and how it is truly honoring to the Lord, what Calvary is doing to join in with protecting the earth, and some tips for how you can easily integrate more environmentally-conscious habits into your daily life! 

You can learn more about Brandon's work at pacificcoastcompanies.org or pacificcoast.eco.