The House Podcast

In this episode the hosts discuss Christianity from a Gen Z perspective, and there is no better guest to represent the generation than one of the CCB Youth students, Jon Alvarez. Over the discussion the guys addressed the broad access to information made available to youth today, and the advantages and challenges that has produced for their faith. Yet, in the midst of many challenges, Jon gives us hope that Jesus is still working and authentic Christian living may be the key to pointing the next generation to the truth of God's word. All of this, and a word association game at the end makes for an episode you won't want to miss!

In this episode, the guys dive into the concept of belief. They define belief and overview different motivations, pondering why people put their faith in God/Christianity/Jesus, and ultimately draw a distinction between what may cause belief and what sustains belief. They share various components of their own faith journeys and conclude thinking about what appeal may be most effective for the present generation. Check it out!

In this episode, Kaleb's wife Courtney hops on the podcast for the first time to discuss how the Koutz family experiences God in the day to day moments of life. Ethan and Angie ask some questions related to this current season which naturally results in some helpful takeaways regarding the habits you build early in life and the capacity to joy in the midst of challenges. The episode concludes with some fun compatibility questions that will make you laugh! We hope you enjoy.

In this episode, the guys discuss the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence into various aspects of society, and attempt to offer a Biblical perspective on its use as Christians navigating the confusing times we live in. The conversation offers an overview of AI, some consideration of the uses and challenges, and then concludes with some positive takeaways for when and how to use it. The Episode then wraps up with a Gen Z slang game featuring none other than the Angie Ortiz. Check it out!

In this episode the guys discuss frustration and anger, evaluating if there is an appropriate time and expression for these in the life of the believer. The conversation acknowledges this natural tendency, considers its positive and negative manifestations, and concludes giving practical criteria for assessing if the time calls for righteous indignation and/or justice. All of this leads into the closing game: Two Truths and a Lie (with a topical twist). We hope you enjoy!

In this episode, the guys reflect on the 2025 Winter Retreat hosted by Calvary Chapel Vero Beach and encourage the listeners to keep their minds on heavenly things as they return to the monotony of everyday life. They hope this episode provides encouragement and exhortation as the thrill of camp wears off, and wrap things up with 20 Questions (Bible Edition).

We are excited feature the band- The Emotional Marchers. These guys have grown up in the Calvary Chapel Brandon youth group, and are just getting started with writing and producing music, as their first single "Better" was recently released on all major streaming platforms. They have great hearts that long to see honor God and spread hope to the lost. Check out this conversation and exclusive live acoustic performance on The House Podcast.

In this episode, the guys tackle the topic of prayer, and consider some common challenges and misconceptions to cultivating a steadfast prayer life. The special guest is none other than Angie Ortiz who has recently been teaching Ethan some Spanish, which frequently is referenced as various points in the episode and the closing game presents a twist on the relative logic game played in a previous episode. Check it out!

In this episode, the hosts dive into the Biblical concept of the fear of God and its common acknowledgment in poetic books and wisdom literature. After contextualizing what this fear should look like, the fellas began unpacking its application in everyday life and noted the irony of this fear overcoming other fears. It's an episode you don't want to miss, that concludes with a fun "Finish the Lyric" game featuring Hannah Orozco and Angie Ortiz.

This episode dives into the topic of foul language, course jesting, and foolish babblings as the hosts seek to determine what the Bible really says about language use/abuse. While the Bible offers many blanket statement exhortations discouraging language abuse, the fellas discuss this idea with intent to clarify exactly what these passages are referring to, and they ultimately draw this issues application in the modern context, to one of liberties and stumbling blocks. Its a practical episode that you don't want to miss and it concludes with a Bible language game featuring one of CCB's other inters, Sam Rho.