I’m an Englishman living in America. In California, to be more specific. I absolutely love the people, the culture, the architecture, the food, the beach,…
Calvary ChapelFebruary 25, 2021
There are aspects of teaching literature to high school students that can drive a person absolutely nuts. However, there are also amazing opportunities to weave…
Calvary ChapelFebruary 19, 2021
A recent edition to the Star Wars franchise is The Mandalorian TV series. It has become hugely popular with both die-hard Star Wars fans as…
Calvary ChapelFebruary 17, 2021
Enjoy this new EP, "Perfect Love," by Abby & Zach Vestnys! “We hope that these songs remind you of the power of love, drive out…
Calvary ChapelFebruary 15, 2021
What a year it's been! 2020 has felt to me as if the whole world has been shaken - a global pandemic, lockdowns and restrictions,…
Calvary ChapelJanuary 22, 2021
The year was 1989, and I was a freshman in high school. I was sitting at a lone desk in an empty hallway because, once…
Calvary ChapelJanuary 18, 2021
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Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845): Today we continue with Part Two of the fascinating story of Quaker social reformer Elizabeth Fry, looking at how the Lord launched…
Calvary ChapelMarch 9, 2021
Aaron gets invited to come onto Brenna Blain's podcast "Can I Say That?", a podcast that tackles tough topics around Christianity and faith. In the…
Calvary ChapelMarch 3, 2021
Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845): Elizabeth Fry was such a significant figure in British history that she was featured on the five-pound note, and yet most people…
Calvary ChapelMarch 2, 2021
In this episode, we dive into some dangerous territory: questions about God's sovereignty. The sovereignty of God can be an extremely challenging topic for Christians.…
Calvary ChapelFebruary 24, 2021
Sarah Yardley: Today we are delighted to have with us “live, in person,” our very own Sarah Yardley! Born and raised in Southern California, Sarah…
Calvary ChapelFebruary 23, 2021
Brenna Blain (host of the Can I Say That? Podcast) shares her story about the unique challenges of being a same sex attracted woman of…
Calvary ChapelFebruary 18, 2021
Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944): As we wrap up the life of Aimee Semple McPherson, we will see that God not only works in and through…
Calvary ChapelFebruary 16, 2021
Aaron sits down with his old friend Jordan and her boyfriend (now fiancé since the time of this recording!) Hip-Hop and R&B artist Jon Keith…
Calvary ChapelFebruary 10, 2021
Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944): That’s right, we are back for more from Aimee Semple McPherson! Yet in this episode, we aren’t going to just continue…
Calvary ChapelFebruary 10, 2021
Brian and Aaron discuss discipleship. What is discipleship? Why do we do it? Why is it important? What are ways we misunderstand it? All these…
Calvary ChapelFebruary 3, 2021
Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944): In Part Two of our journey through the life of Aimee Semple McPherson, we look at how the Lord led her…
Calvary ChapelFebruary 2, 2021
On this week's episode, Aaron sits down with Pastor Benjamin Morrison to discuss two articles he wrote for CalvaryChapel.com about the issue of systemic racism.…
Calvary ChapelJanuary 27, 2021
Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944): Born the year Catherine Booth died, Aimee Semple McPherson was raised in the Salvation Army church and ministry. In fact, an…
Calvary ChapelJanuary 26, 2021
Aaron sits down with Phil Metzger (lead pastor at Calvary San Diego) to talk about the art of "Crossing Cultures." Phil and his family have…
Calvary ChapelJanuary 20, 2021
Aaron & Brian are back together to talk about 5 practical ways to Re-Center ourselves on Jesus (when the world seems crazy.) In all the…
Calvary ChapelJanuary 13, 2021
EP 39 - Leona Karni: In today’s episode, we are so excited to bring our friend Leona into the studio with us to share her…
Calvary ChapelJanuary 12, 2021
Have you ever been in love? Have you experienced compelling, intense, strong feelings or emotions for someone? Have you yearned to spend time with someone…
God wants you to love your friends, but He also expects you to love the difficult people in your life. And we all have them!…
Discipleship
Most believers understand reading the Bible each day would be a great benefit to their walk with the Lord, and yet only a small portion…
2020 was a year filled with difficulty, frustration, tension, and sorrow, to the point where people could not wait for it to be over. As…
Current Events
“Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.” - Albert Einstein The Warfare Scenario The world today seems to operate under the presumption…
I have a four-year-old nephew. He’s gregarious. He’s fun-loving. He’s black. He doesn't yet realize color. He’s not yet saddled with the weighty history of…
Theology
Imagine a holiday in which kids dress up, wander around the neighborhood in costumes, make joyous noise, and receive sweets from all over the place.…
It doesn’t take long for the average news reader perusing today’s articles to come across a shocking revelation: Scandals are all around us. Of course…
The Gospel
I really like hot sauce. In fact, I recently tried to make my own. I went to the farmers market and bought some seedlings. I…
What does the gospel look like in our lives? What happens when we embrace the truth of God’s salvation for us? In the ancient city…
Great Commission
By God's permission and design, people from around the world now live in my community and have become a part of my day to day…
When there was no more wine to supply to the guests at a wedding they were attending, Mary approached Jesus and subtly told Him to…
Leadership Training
It goes without saying, but these are unprecedented times we are living in. Due to widespread concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus, churches…
I decided to run for a seat on the Oxnard City Council in the recent midterm elections, after it became clear that was what God’s…
