Calvary Church Podcast

Title: The Upside Down Bible
Speaker: Nate Holdridge
Overview: In this sermon from Matthew 5:17–20, Pastor Nate Holdridge examines one of Jesus' most striking claims: that He came not to abolish the Law and the Prophets, but to fulfill them. Walking through each verse, we’ll consider how Jesus is the destination of the entire biblical story—the One every sacrifice, prophecy, and promise was pointing toward. We’ll think about why the Old Testament still carries divine weight for believers today, how Jesus defines true greatness as living and teaching by Scripture, and why the impossible standard of righteousness that exceeds the Pharisees is actually an invitation to receive what only Christ can produce in us. This message is part of the ongoing series through Matthew called "The Promised King and His Good Kingdom," currently in part two: "The Upside Down Kingdom Arrives."

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Title: How God Forms Us
Speaker: Pastor Nate Holdridge
Overview: Men, we all know the challenges we’re up against—pressure from the world, temptations that tug at our hearts, and trials that test our faith. But we weren’t meant to walk this road alone. God, in His grace, not only walks with us but surrounds us with brothers who are on the same journey. Together, we’re being shaped—FORMED—into the likeness of Christ. This year, at our men’s conference, we’re diving into what that formation really looks like. Through worship, teaching, and times of fellowship, we’ll be encouraged and challenged to become the men God has called us to be—for our families, our churches, and our communities. Make plans to join us. You’re not alone, and your story isn’t finished. Final session of our Men's Conference with Pastor Nate teaching on how God forms us.

Title: Men Who Disciple
Speaker: Pastor Si Leuenberger
Overview: Men, we all know the challenges we’re up against—pressure from the world, temptations that tug at our hearts, and trials that test our faith. But we weren’t meant to walk this road alone. God, in His grace, not only walks with us but surrounds us with brothers who are on the same journey. Together, we’re being shaped—FORMED—into the likeness of Christ. This year, at our men’s conference, we’re diving into what that formation really looks like. Through worship, teaching, and times of fellowship, we’ll be encouraged and challenged to become the men God has called us to be—for our families, our churches, and our communities. Make plans to join us. You’re not alone, and your story isn’t finished. Session 5 at our Men's Conference with Pastor Si Leuenberger on being Men who disciple.

Title: Men God Changes
Speaker: Pastor Manny Collazo
Overview: Men, we all know the challenges we’re up against—pressure from the world, temptations that tug at our hearts, and trials that test our faith. But we weren’t meant to walk this road alone. God, in His grace, not only walks with us but surrounds us with brothers who are on the same journey. Together, we’re being shaped—FORMED—into the likeness of Christ. This year, at our men’s conference, we’re diving into what that formation really looks like. Through worship, teaching, and times of fellowship, we’ll be encouraged and challenged to become the men God has called us to be—for our families, our churches, and our communities. Make plans to join us. You’re not alone, and your story isn’t finished. Session 4 at our Men's Conference with Pastor Manny on how God changes men.

Title: Being Men of Integrity in a Compromising World
Speaker: Pastor Shawn Stroud
Overview: Men, we all know the challenges we’re up against—pressure from the world, temptations that tug at our hearts, and trials that test our faith. But we weren’t meant to walk this road alone. God, in His grace, not only walks with us but surrounds us with brothers who are on the same journey. Together, we’re being shaped—FORMED—into the likeness of Christ. This year, at our men’s conference, we’re diving into what that formation really looks like. Through worship, teaching, and times of fellowship, we’ll be encouraged and challenged to become the men God has called us to be—for our families, our churches, and our communities. Make plans to join us. You’re not alone, and your story isn’t finished. Session 3 of our Men's Conference with Pastor Shawn Stroud from Shoreline Church on being a man of Integrity.

Title: A Towel or a Title?
Speaker: Pastor Todd Anderson
Overview: Men, we all know the challenges we’re up against—pressure from the world, temptations that tug at our hearts, and trials that test our faith. But we weren’t meant to walk this road alone. God, in His grace, not only walks with us but surrounds us with brothers who are on the same journey. Together, we’re being shaped—FORMED—into the likeness of Christ. This year, at our men’s conference, we’re diving into what that formation really looks like. Through worship, teaching, and times of fellowship, we’ll be encouraged and challenged to become the men God has called us to be—for our families, our churches, and our communities. Make plans to join us. You’re not alone, and your story isn’t finished. Session 2 of our 2026 Men's Conference with Pastor Todd Anderson from Compass Church speaking on how men can be the servants God has called us to be.

Title: Men of the Word
Speaker: Pastor Ben Sobels
Overview: Men, we all know the challenges we’re up against—pressure from the world, temptations that tug at our hearts, and trials that test our faith. But we weren’t meant to walk this road alone. God, in His grace, not only walks with us but surrounds us with brothers who are on the same journey. Together, we’re being shaped—FORMED—into the likeness of Christ. This year, at our men’s conference, we’re diving into what that formation really looks like. Through worship, teaching, and times of fellowship, we’ll be encouraged and challenged to become the men God has called us to be—for our families, our churches, and our communities. Make plans to join us. You’re not alone, and your story isn’t finished. Session 1 of our 2026 Men's Conference with Pastor Ben Sobels from Cypress Church kicking off the day with a message on being Men of the Word.

Title: Posture of Faith
Speaker: Rob Salvato
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Title: Guard The Goods
Speaker: Riley Manzo
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Title: The Upside Down Life
Speaker: Nate Holdridge
Overview: In this Sunday sermon from Matthew 5:9-16, Pastor Nate Holdridge explores what it means to live "The Upside Down Life" as citizens of Christ's kingdom. Drawing from the final beatitudes and Jesus' powerful declarations about salt and light, we’ll examine four key aspects of Christian identity: imitating God as peacemakers, standing with the prophets through persecution, functioning as salt that preserves and flavors the world, and shining as light that cannot be hidden. Using examples from Abigail's peacemaking efforts and Jeremiah's suffering, this message challenges believers to embrace the central call of the Christian life—to simply be who we already are in Christ.

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