What was it like on Calvary's recent trip to Israel? Is there actually a real benefit to going to Israel? What's been the personal impact of studying through the book of Numbers for our current sermon series?

In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt explore those topics in depth. They explain the impact of going to Israel has had on their relationships with Jesus. They also share about what's stuck out to them through studying through the book of Numbers and how we can sometimes attempt to manipulate God through our good deeds.

When people say they "hear" God, what does that mean? What does God's voice sound like? Are people literally hearing voices in their heads?

In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt explore that topic in depth. They explain the methods of hearing from God through His Word (Scripture), other believers, and in Listening Prayers, as well as discuss the importance of finding time to be quiet, and how your spiritual gifts will impact the way you experience God's communication with you! 

Sometimes, life just isn't fair. Sometimes it's hard to understand what God is doing, and often, it leads to us complaining. Is that alright? How does God view our complaining? How should we?

In today's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt dive deeper into last Sunday's topic of Complaining, based on Numbers 10 and 11. They talk about the differences between the way we experience anger and God experiences anger, how to read the Bible when God does things we don't understand, and what justice means on a cosmic, God-level. 

If you'd like to check out the books mentioned in today's episode, you can order them through the Calvary Bookstore, or find them here: 

This Strange and Sacred Scripture - Matthew Schlimm

How (Not) to Read the Bible - Dan Kimball

Welcome to a brand new season of the Calvary Life Podcast! In this week's episode, we're kicking things off by talking about Blessings- why we bless, who we can bless, and how we bless others with God's authority. 

Join as Matt and Eric go into deeper explanations of how we can practically and biblically bless others, and hear the heart behind our new "Bless this Block" initiative. They also take a moment to sing TO each other, and listener, we're sorry. 

If you'd like to listen to past seasons of our show, check us out at calvarylife.org/podcast! 

It's the end of the year, and time for our hosts Eric and Matt to answer your questions! Throughout the season, we've collected listener questions from our email and compiled them into a single episode- some are serious, some are funny, and some are completely made up by Eric and Matt themselves. So enjoy this special holiday treat, and we'll see you again in the new year!

In this episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, we've got an update to a story from our very first season- The Relentless Grace of God with MaryJane Edwards. 

Oneness does not mean everyone looks or thinks identically. It also doesn't mean we ignore the value of diversity! So what does it mean?

In the final episode of our Values miniseries, Eric and Matt discuss the value of Oneness. Together, they talk about how the Church benefits from a unity in oneness, how oneness will sometimes require more mature believers to be flexible with younger believers, and even how "oneness" in clothing shows up in Eric's preaching wardrobe!

Dependence takes us farther than we could ever go on our own. Though for many of us (in the United States especially), dependence can feel like a negative. But when we're called to be dependent on God, what does that look like? 

In today's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt talk about Dependence in their lives and in the lives of believers everywhere. They discuss how to be aware of the ways our nature gets in the way of depending on God, what it looks like to lean on prayer as an act of dependence, and ways they're both learning to be dependent on the Lord in this season. 

Welcome back to the Calvary Life Podcast! After a brief break to allow Eric to recover from some of his injuries, he and Matt are back in the studio talking about Health!

In this week's episode, Eric and Matt discuss what it means to be healthy. You'll hear the story of his accident (the parts he can remember, at least), ways that he's growing in his recovery, and how to intentionally create slowness in your life to allow yourself to rest.

Calvary Church is blessed to be home to believers of every generation. Each group brings something different to the table, making us better together! 

In today's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt discuss generations in the Church with longtime Calvary member, past Elder, and Corner Bookstore operator Randy Harris! Together, they talk about what it looks like to cultivate the next generation of believers both within your family and within your church, share about Randy and Tammy's plans for retirement, and start a new mail segment of the show!