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
Almost a year ago there was a need for a new youth worship leader, and therefore I was thrust into a whole new world. I…
Years ago, I heard a pastor named Dave Rolph speak at a memorial service. He spoke about life and death, and he said something like…
Discipleship
Ask yourself this question, do the words I use matter? The answer should be a resounding, “Yes!” rhetoric is the art of discourse; an art…
This is part 3 of a 3 part series. You can find part 1 and part 2 here: Part 1 Part 2 Practicing Priesthood In…
Current Events
As people around the world have heard the news, Barcelona, Spain, suffered a terrorist attack on Thursday, August 17, 2017, when a van plowed into…
Our culture loves to pigeonhole, label and "straw-man" nearly everything it disagrees with. Which means, if you're a miracle-believing Christian, then in the eyes of…
Theology
My belief in the rapture of the church is strengthened by an often overlooked, prophetic passage in the book of Leviticus. It is prophetic because…
When you think of a worship service, what sort of things come to your mind? Some think of music styles, choirs, lighting, formality, informality, and…
The Gospel
Good Friday is the day on which some 2,000 years ago Jesus of Nazareth was nailed to a Roman cross just outside the walls of…
Everyone is focused on improving themselves during the COVID-19 crisis, but how does that work spiritually? Most people think of adding a lot of spiritual…
Great Commission
The CGN International Conference is focusing on this year's theme, "Commissioned: Urban Ministry in a Post-Everything World," on June 24-27, 2019. Visit cgn.calvarychapel.com for more…
Nothing excites me more than to see new churches planted. New churches mean souls being saved, lives being changed, God being worshiped, more churches being…
Leadership Training
Sometimes I think we forget as pastors and leaders that we have intentionally placed ourselves in the line of fire, the front of the battle—directly…
I have the rare perspective of having planted two churches and having two very different experiences. In our first church plant, my wife and I…
