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 [email protected].

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)

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 [email protected].

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)

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 [email protected].

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)

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 [email protected].

TIMESTAMPS:

Eric's Worst Ministry Decision (12:10), Matt's Invention Idea (31:34), The Blessing Service Moment (36:40), Email Mailbag (46:04)

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 [email protected].

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)

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 [email protected].

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)

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 [email protected].

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)

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 [email protected].

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)

Why does Eric think there are no Christian books or movies? What are the guy’s top five Calvary moments of 2023? Or their favorite five sermons from the past year?

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 [email protected].

TIMESTAMPS:

There are no Christian books? (3:18), Sunday’s sermon (9:38), Top 5 TV Shows & Movies (48:09), Top 5 Calvary Moments of 2023 (58:31), Top 5 Worship Songs (1:26:51)

Is feeling guilt good or bad? Why is it helpful to recall the joy of our first meeting with Jesus? Why was Matt an In-N-Out security guard? What was the Christmas Tree lighting like? 

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 [email protected].

TIMESTAMPS:

Eric and Matt will do on-air counseling? (10:30), Christmas Tree Lighting Event (17:42), Remembering the joy of meeting Jesus (33:31), Is feeling guilt helpful? (39:29), Listener Mailbag (48:30).