Calvary Life Podcast

Life on the Political Stage with Carolyn Cavecche

In a political climate that is polarized, aggressive, and uninterested in compromise, what does it look like for a Christian to be intimately involved in it? On this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt chat with Calvary member and former Mayor of Orange, Carolyn Cavecche. They discuss her unlikely entrance into politics, the difficulty of balancing loyalties, and what it's like to raise a family while in the public eye. 

Combining Faith and Politics with Jackson Reese

On this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt get the chance to sit down with Calvary's own Jackson Reese. They learn about his journey to Capitol Hill, the influence of the Church in a hyper-political environment, and the importance of truly understanding people regardless of where they fall on the political spectrum.

Church Plants and Chasing God with Tim Celek

Today on the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt sit down with Tim Celek, the Founding Pastor of The Crossing Church and a former Calvary Church pastor. They talk personality types in ministry, the importance of humbling yourself enough to seek wisdom, and the amazing things that can happen when you rely on God to show up. 

 

Tim will also be preaching here at Calvary on September 1st, so mark you calendars! You won't want to miss it. 

 

You can learn more about The Crossing Church by visiting their website or their Instagram. And if you'd like to find out more about the history of Calvary Church of Santa Ana, check out our Discover Calvary page!

A Legacy of Missions with Shel Arensen

On this week's Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt sit down with Calvary missionary Shel Arensen. They discuss the legacy of missions at Calvary church, what it's like to track down an entire reclusive people group, and even confirm the origin of the incredibly popular camp game, Kijabe Can-Can! 

If you'd like to learn more about the work of Africa Inland Mission, click here. To learn more about local and global missions at Calvary Church, visit our Reach Ministries web page here.

The Art of a Godly Life with Noah Elias

As a Disney Fine Artist, mentor, entrepreneur, and founder of both the Reimagine Conference and TMP Online, Noah Elias has accomplished quite a lot. On this episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt get the chance to walk through how God has guided Noah's life. They discuss becoming an artist, trusting in God's faithfulness, and the importance of protecting the "pillars" of your life, faith, and relationships.

If you'd like to see some of Noah's work for yourself, you can find him at noahelias.net and on Instagram at @noah.j.elias.  

What Happened to the End of Mark?

After over a year, Calvary Church has finally wrapped up its study of the Gospel of Mark! But readers will notice that there's still a few verses left at the end of chapter 16. So what gives?

In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt explore Mark 16:9-20. They discuss how we determine the validity of Scripture, what it means for the Bible to be inerrant, and how the inclusion of verses 9-20 lend credence to the Bible's accuracy, even if we don't believe they were written by Mark. 

All About Easter

As we enter into Passion Week, Eric and Matt take the opportunity to dive into Easter- the rich history, traditions, and reasons we celebrate the death and resurrection of our Savior the way we do today. 

If you'd like to learn more about Easter services at Calvary, visit us online at calvarylife.org/easter

Hearing and Following God's Call with Jonathan Smalley

This week on the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt sit down with Jonathan Smalley, a Calvary missionary to Southeast Asia. Jonathan talks all about the ways God has guided his life, the power of snow in June, and the faith it takes to follow the Lord's calling. 

If you'd like to learn more about missions at Calvary and how you can get involved in supporting God's work around the world, check out calvarylife.org/reach.

Meeting God in Grief with Crystal Alvarez

This week, Eric and Matt sit down with Calvary's Early Elementary Coordinator, Crystal Alvarez. They get the chance to hear her testimony- how God met her in the midst of a tragic miscarriage, and the incredible ways He's used her since.

If you or a loved one are dealing with tragedy or grief, know that you don't have to go through it alone. Calvary offers counseling, support groups, prayer, and more at calvarylife.org/care.

God's Plans for Europe with Bill Campbell

In this week's episode, Eric and Matt sit down with Bill Campbell, a Greater European Missions (GEM) missionary serving in Paris, France. They talk football, hear his testimony, and learn how God is moving in western Europe- and why it might be the missions field of the 21st century. Click here to learn more about Greater European Missions, and how you can get involved.