After perhaps the longest hiatus ever of the show, Jess and Graham are back, stretching out their sore podcast muscles. Do they even remember how to do a podcast? Do they have their podcast groove back? Did they ever have one to start? Listen to find out.

On this episode the guys discuss (as the title suggests) small groups and stuff. With a new season of small groups and Bible studies resuming, they thought it would be a good time to revisit the purpose of these smaller gatherings. In short, our small groups and Bible studies provide opportunities for intentional spiritual relationships in the local church, therefore they are vital for our spiritual health and growth.

The guys are back for an episode! On this episode, they banter about banter and those who like it and don't like. Turns out one of the hosts gets annoyed by his own banter (interesting plot twist you didn't see coming there). (Skip to 4:32 if the banter bothers you.)

Topic of the day, Biblical discernment: what is it, how do we cultivate it, and why is it necessary?

We asked, then you asked, then we answered. The listener feedback episode is here! You asked some of life's most pressing questions like:

- Who is the best church drummer in the world?

- How many times a day do you brush your teeth?

- When will Nebraska football be good again?

- What's your most embarrassing church moment?

- What is your favorite gospel to study?

- What are the pros and cons of post-covid ministry?

AND MANY MORE!!! Listen to have all your questions answered!!

On this episode, Jess and Graham banter about how old Jess is getting, how the podcast may help some people go to sleep, and how the podcast is like a fine well aged wine. All of this before getting to the topic of the day; parenting.

What are key principles that Christian parents need to keep in mind as they raise their children? Raising children is a big responsibility, and the Bible gives clear guidance as to what some of our responsibilities are as parents. Christian parents therefore need to give serious consideration to how they're parenting and why they parent the way they do, and make sure that it is in accordance with Biblical principles.

On this near banter-less episode, Jess and Graham discuss John Piper's favorite movie, marriage and the patriarchy. What do all these things have in common? Listen to find out.

In trying to answer the question, "What is marriage for?" the guys give five guiding principles to help orient our marriages around what the Bible says that marriages is for.

On this episode, Graham can't pronounce "loquacious" and Jess uses the term "jonesing." All this and more before they get into the topic of the day: Are Roman Catholics Christians? This is an important question to ask and answer, and by comparing the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church with the teachings of the scriptures, we can come up with a very conclusive and definitive answer.

On this episode, after a slightly disastrous start to the podcast, the guys get the train back on the tracks to discuss, "the Gospel." This is a topic that most everyone should be familiar with, but yet its depths can never be fully explored. Jess and Graham try to answer the question:

> What is the gospel

> What are the essential elements of the gospel?

> What are concise ways to remember what the gospel is about when talking to others?

> Is the gospel for Christians?

> How can you train your children with the gospel?

On this 129th episode of The Calvary Cast, recorded on a dreary Wednesday, Jess and Graham invite you to laugh along with them and at them as they banter together for a few minutes before getting to the topic of the day: The most important doctrine you don't think about enough.

What is this doctrine? Well, here are some hints: This doctrine is very warm, encouraging, assuring and practical and it starts with the letter "P" and ends with "dence".

On this 128th episode of The Calvary Cast:

- Jess has new sound effects for the pod and is very distracted.

- The book of the month is discussed: "Unpacking Forgiveness".

- Topic of the day is discussed: An article from Ed Welch on "Mistakes we make with grieving people".

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On this wandering episode, the guys are joined by drummer, podcaster and podcast art designer Ayden. They discuss the intense creative process he went through to develop the new podcast art. The guys talk for a moment about the "He Gets Us" campaign, all before jumping into the topic of the day.

Topic of the day: Singing essentials (no, we're not talking about starting a barbershop quartet)

-Why Christians sing

-Christian men need to sing

-How do we choose the songs we sing

-What is a hymn

-What to do when you don't feel like singing or aren't used to singing