CCBC Voices

Josiah Hart is the assistant pastor at WestChurch, and also an instructor at Calvary Chapel Bible College. He and his wife Anja live in Bradenton, Florida, and have been in ministry for over twenty years, including as missionaries in Germany and Colorado.

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From Bible college to the mission field, law enforcement, and back to the classroom, Josiah Hart’s story is a masterclass in calling that never quits. If you’ve ever wondered how God uses unexpected turns to shape ministry, this conversation will strengthen your faith and sharpen your next step.Pilgrim sits down with Josiah Hart, a CCBC alum, pastor at Westchurch, instructor at Calvary Chapel Bible College, and law enforcement officer, to trace the winding path that led him from a teenager sensing a call to missions into decades of serving in wildly different contexts. Along the way, Josiah shares how Bible college formed his spiritual foundation, how a verse from Psalm 37:4 shaped his relationship with Anya, and why his time at the Austria campus in “the castle” became one of the most formative seasons of his life.You’ll discover:

• Why Josiah says the greatest thing Bible college gave him was not just knowledge, but a real rhythm of quiet time with the Lord
• What it was like learning servant leadership by watching Pastor Chuck model it on campus
• How marriage, Germany, Montana, Colorado, Florida, and law enforcement all fit into one story of God’s steady guidance
• Why Psalm 32:8 became a life verse and how he’s watched God confirm direction again and again
• What teaching the Life of David reveals about failure, faithfulness, and becoming a man after God’s own heart

Josiah also explains how serving as an assistant pastor taught him to carry load, lift arms, and fill whatever gap the church needs, and why he believes Bible college should never end with information alone. If you’re a student, a pastor, or someone trying to figure out what God is doing in the middle of change, this episode will meet you right where you are.

Perfect for current CCBC students, alumni, ministry leaders, and anyone looking for encouragement that God still guides, calls, and equips ordinary people for extraordinary faithfulness.

What does a Bible college actually owe the church? CCBC President Justin Thomas pulls back the curtain on Calvary Chapel Bible College’s next chapter, from accelerated accreditation and new advisory voices to the kind of graduates the school is determined to form. If you care about the future of Calvary Chapel, Christian education, or raising up leaders who are rooted, practical, and Spirit-led, this conversation belongs on your list.

Pilgrim Benham sits down with CCBC president Justin Thomas for a candid look at where the school is headed in Florida and why this season feels pivotal. Justin shares how the campus is building momentum in its second year, why the school is pursuing an accelerated ABHE accreditation process, and how a new Advisory Council of Calvary Chapel pastors is helping shape the graduate profile CCBC wants to deliver to local churches.

You'll discover the four-part framework guiding CCBC's formation of students: what they should know, what they should be able to do, who they should become, and what they should love. Justin breaks down why biblical knowledge alone is not enough, why writing and communication matter in an AI-shaped world, and how the school is designing curriculum around outcomes instead of just content. He also explains why humility, integrity, lifelong learning, and devotion to Jesus, the church, and the Scriptures are central to the mission.

We also get into what it means for CCBC to be unapologetically Calvary Chapel, why the school sees itself as a partner to the movement rather than a generic Christian institution, and what kind of ministry leaders the church needs right now. Justin argues the next decade will require both deep-rooted pastors and ordinary church members with servant hearts, spiritual agility, and real dependence on the Holy Spirit.If you've ever wondered what makes CCBC distinct, how it is adapting without losing its identity, or why this school still matters for the future of the church, this episode offers a compelling inside look. Essential listening for Calvary Chapel families, church leaders, alumni, students, and anyone who cares about training the next generation well.

To learn more, visit calvarychapelbiblecollege.com.

Pilgrim sits down with Ryan Marr, the lead pastor of Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg, Florida. Ryan is also a faculty member at CCBC. To learn more, visit https://calvarystp.org/.

"From the classroom to the call, this is CCBC Voices!"

Today our guest is Krista Fox, former faculty member of CCBC. For more information, visit https://www.diagratia.org/.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

https://www.traumainstitute.com/

https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/

"From the classroom to the call, this is CCBC Voices!"

Our guest today is Bill LaMorey, lead pastor of a new church plant called OneLife Church. For more info, visit www.https://onelifesarasota.org/.

"From the classroom to the call, this is CCBC Voices!"

Not every guest is alumni at CCBC! Today our guest is Josh Powell, the pastor of The Way Church in Sarasota, Florida. Learn more at https://thewaysrq.com.

From the classroom to the call, this is CCBC Voices!

Eli Bueno is a 3rd year on-campus student at CCBC. Learn more and apply by visiting www.calvarychapelbiblecollege.com!

"From the classroom to the call".

Pastor Rob Salvato is the Executive Pastor (and previously lead pastor) of Calvary Vista. Learn more at www.calvaryvista.com.

"From the classroom to the call".

Tim Boyd is the director of Guardian Angels SW Florida, as well as an aspiring stand-up comedian. Learn more at https://guardianangelsfl.org/

"From the classroom to the calling, this is CCBC Voices". Today's episode features Pastor Brian Kelly and Pastor Zeddie, from Calvary Chapel Kampala, Uganda.

Learn more at https://www.youtube.com/c/CalvaryChapelKampala