Things That Matter

Hear from Pastor Ray Dash of the Rock Christian Fellowship in Newark, New Jersey, as he talks about his story of salvation, the ministry God led Ray to, and his petition for you to not give up in ministry. Have you felt God’s call stir within you? As God calls and leads you, go!

Serving in a highly dense population with a huge emphasis of the LGBT community, Justin Thomas of Calvary of the Hill in Seattle, Washington, shares on this episode of “Things That Matter” that so often the Church can tend to people with certain issues but ignore others if the issue is too “messy.” Justin reminds us that we are doing life alongside a variety of people who all need to know the love of Christ.

Enjoy this episode of “Things that Matter” as host Pastor Brian Brodersen discusses with Pastor Diego Bitencourt about the culture and ministry happening in Brazil. Through his testimony, Diego shares about his experiences on pastoring in Campo Mourão, Brazil, and provides context for any who may feel led to minister in Brazil.

On this episode of “Things That Matter,” guest Pastor Daniel Im of NewChurches.com and author of the book, No Silver Bullets, discusses the approach of systems when speaking on ministry as the Church. Daniel gives examples of natural systems such as a root system in a forest, the solar system, and even systems in our own human anatomy that leads to his point of how God clearly likes systems. He gives an example of spiritual maturity, and how it can be defined differently amongst the Church that is useful not only for ministry leaders, but for individual believers as well. Check out Daniel’s website and his book for more information! NewChurches.com

Welcome to season 4 of “Things That Matter!” We are excited to share many new episodes as host Pastor Brian Brodersen discusses current events, cultural trends and other things that matter to Christians. On this episode, Pastor Ed Hickey of Calvary Chapel London in Ontario, Canada, discusses the need for ministry leaders and the Church to be available for the “next opportunity.” Ed planted a church in the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, Canada, and pastored there for 15 years until he felt a conviction of being too comfortable spiritually. Since then, Ed has planted a new church in Ontario and has established many ministry connections in other parts of the world, including The Paul Initiative. Visit thepaulinitiative.com for more information. Through prayer, fasting and holding onto God’s promises, Ed has witnessed so many divine appointments because he chose to take the “next opportunity” before the Lord.

Enjoy the top episodes from last season of "Things That Matter," as we near season 4 premiering this fall! Dr. Lu Wing, a toxicologist, discusses Marijuana in a Biblical perspective with Pastor Brian Brodersen.

Enjoy the top episodes from last season of "Things That Matter," as we near season 4 premiering this fall! Pastor Brian Brodersen interviews his wife, Cheryl Brodersen, on being a pastor’s wife. Cheryl breaks down the difference between “identity" and “role” and encourages women, whether as a pastor’s wife or not, to place their identity in Jesus Christ alone.

Enjoy the top episodes from last season of "Things That Matter," as we near season 4 premiering this fall! Pastor Brian Brodersen is joined by Pastor Ray Bentley of Maranatha Chapel as they discuss the importance of both the power of the Gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life.

Enjoy the top episodes from last season of "Things That Matter," as we near season 4 premiering this fall! This episode features guest comedian Nazareth Rizkallah as he shares his testimony, insight to the tension between Israel and Palestine, and how the Lord opened the opportunity to minster to refugee families through the ministry he leads called Voice of the Refugees.

As we close season three of “Things That Matter,” we are excited to have Pastor Bill Buffington of Calvary Chapel Inglewood share on the vision and ministry happening in Inglewood, CA, and reaching young people in his inner-city community.