Episodes

Monday Apr 08, 2024
The Greatest
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Why doesn't Eric like Texas? What's Matt fighting about lately? Why should we try to be more interested than interesting? How can we practice being humble in everyday life?
In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org.
TIMESTAMPS:
Matt's Fight (3:41), Sunday Talk (22:26), Interested vs. Interesting? (33:37), Practicing Humility (38:30)

Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Banana Leaf
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Are we in the era of Matt's tree guy? What did Eric bring back from Israel? How do pastors handle distractions during church when preaching? What's going on at the campus for Holy Week?
In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org.
TIMESTAMPS:
Matt’s Tree Guy Era? (11:26), Eric Stole What from Israel? (25:01), Palm Sunday (30:52), Holy Week (41:22), Emails (51:52)

Monday Mar 18, 2024
We're Back
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
What would we prioritize if Calvary directed a Christian commercial? How do Christians tend to be formulaic in their behavior? What were some highlights of Reach Week?
In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org.
TIMESTAMPS:
Personal Updates (1:32), “He Gets Us" Listener Question (12:49), If We Directed a Christian Commercial (23:34), Reach Week (35:51), Sunday’s Sermon Recap (51:25), Christian Formulaic Trends (1:08:52)

Monday Feb 26, 2024
Mountaintop Jesus
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
How did Eric's college encounter with God shape him? How should we view the street-corner preacher or the "He Gets Us" commercial creators? What significance did the discussion about the three shelters hold in last week's sermon?
In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org.
TIMESTAMPS:
Sunday's Sermon (15:18), Eric's UC Santa Barbara story (27:04), He Gets Us Controversy (43:12), Three Shelters Biblical passage(56:50)

Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Listener Questions
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
What did the guys think of the Jesus Super Bowl ads? What are ways to grow spiritually? What are the consequences of under-budget giving? What would be Calvary's response if the government bans assembling?
In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org.
TIMESTAMPS:
Super Bowl Thoughts (0:35), Sunday’s Sermon (9:57), Key Ways To Grow Spiritually (28:21), Consequences of Under-Budget Giving? (36:26), Government Shutdown Impact? (1:08:10)

Monday Feb 05, 2024
Passing On Faith
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
What was Eric's biggest ministry mistake? What's Matt's world-changing invention idea? And why do we sing 'the blessing' over each other sometimes during worship?
In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org.
TIMESTAMPS:
Eric's Worst Ministry Decision (12:10), Matt's Invention Idea (31:34), The Blessing Service Moment (36:40), Email Mailbag (46:04)

Monday Jan 29, 2024
Who Do You Say Jesus Is
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Why does Matt find Biblical ethics frustrating? How should we address cultural issues? Is objectivity a hurdle for the Gospel?
In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org.
TIMESTAMPS:
Personal Updates (0:43), Sermon Discussion (20:15), Objective Truth (37:46), Responding to Culture (48:21), Biblical Ethics Frustrate Everyone? (1:02:24)

Monday Jan 22, 2024
Sent Out And Absurd Topics
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
What is the nature of Matt's crisis of faith? Why do the guys fear quicksand? What were common fears in the 80s?
In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more with Dr. Andrea Ganahl. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org.
TIMESTAMPS:
Matt's Crisis of Faith (16:36), Quicksand Fears (25:13), Fears of the 80s (30:43), Sunday's Sermon (36:16), How to Grow in Serving (46:25)

Thursday Jan 18, 2024
New Year And Miracles
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Why was Jesus okay with interruptions? Who was the unexpected giant of faith in our recent sermon passage? How was the guys' New Year's?
In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more with Dr. Andrea Ganahl. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org.
TIMESTAMPS:
Updates from the guys (6:04), First Love Sermon (21:14), Recent Sermon (27:53), Jesus and Interruptions (33:48), Listener Mailbag (49:37)

Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Matt and Eric Get Relationship Counseling from Dr. Andrea Ganahl
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Is Eric too mean to Matt? Is Matt a bad listener? Is Eric jealous of Matt? Why does Matt eat after church?
In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more with Dr. Andrea Ganahl. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org.
TIMESTAMPS:
Who is Dr. Andrea Ganahl? (4:43), Is Eric too mean to Matt? (9:23), Is Matt a bad listener? (23:08), Is Eric jealous of Matt? (41:33), Why does Matt eat after church? (1:00:11)