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
What does "advent" mean? Well, the word itself means: "The arrival of a notable person or thing." At this time of year we celebrate the…
"Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love" (1 Corinthians…
Discipleship
Back in June, I wrote an article on "Why Jordan Peterson Matters," and why Christians should take notice. My article got pushback from some Christians…
In principle, we agree with the psalmist when he writes, "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands…
Current Events
Tune in for FB Live prayer sessions happening 24/7, every hour, on the Calvary Chapel FB page. Pastors/ministry leaders have agreed to host a prayer…
Preamble In response to the historic, present, and ongoing discrimination against people of color in the United States of America (USA), which has been too…
Theology
A few years ago, I ran afoul of some pastors in my tribe for allowing a woman to teach to an audience of both women…
In my last post in this series, I tried to offer a valid explanation of cessationism along with the primary points commonly held in support…
The Gospel
In past years there has been a re-emphasis and refocus on the centrality of the gospel. It's easy to notice how many organizations, books, conferences…
There is much debate about who Jesus is. Some believe he was a good man or a great prophet. Others claim he was an angel…
Great Commission
According to Acts 1:3, from resurrection Sunday until He ascended to heaven, Jesus spent a total of 40 days with the apostles and disciples. Although…
It was early September of 1996, and the fall semester at Calvary Chapel Bible College Europe was just about start. I was on a flight…
Leadership Training
“I’m going to use all my tools, my God-given ability, and make the best life I can with it.” - LeBron James A tool to…
I appreciate excellence. I remember the first time I listened to an orchestra playing a piece from Mozart; even at a young age, I had…
