Exploring the Heart of the Parables Stories Jesus Told is a six week mini-series with teaching from author Daniel Fusco. Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a novel, film, or song, we are products of the narratives that have formed us—for good or bad. If you need fresh inspiration or are stuck living under the weight of a story you can’t shake off, consider this study of the parables of Jesus. Through six sessions, you’ll hear directly from Jesus through the Word. His parables not only ...
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The Lifeway Bible Studies podcast is the perfect companion for your small group or Bible study. Join us each week as we go through the latest and most popular Bible studies available from Lifeway, a premiere Christian publisher. All Bible studies, including video materials and workbooks, are available at https://www.lifeway.com/en/shop/bible-studies
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The Leadership Collective podcast is a roundtable discussion with seasoned pastors, focusing on the nuts and bolts issues of ministry. Each month, we tackle the common challenges that leaders face and discover the practical lessons they've learned along the way.
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The Parable of the Talents - Session 6 of Stories Jesus Told with Daniel Fusco
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God isn't finished with you yet. Your life matters and what you do with your life is important to God! This session is the parable of the talents and it comes from Matthew 25:14-30. Today, talent means gifting because of this parable! But originally it was a unit of measurement. Let's listen as we find out just how valuable you are! To get the full…
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son - Session 5 of Stories Jesus Told with Daniel Fusco
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Jesus was one of the most influential people in our entire culture. The story from today's session is incredibly famous and influential, not just for Christians but for all of western culture. Today we will take a closer look at the original tale of the prodigal son. To get the full study, visit https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/stories-jes…
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The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds - Session 4 of Stories Jesus Told with Daniel Fusco
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Expectations ruin relationships! Through the parable of the wheat and weeds we learn about how our expectations for church affect our relationship with church. To get the full study, visit https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/stories-jesus-told And for more great studies, curriculum, and podcasts, including Lifeway series like this one, head o…
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The Parables of Lost Things - Session 3 of Stories Jesus Told with Daniel Fusco
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Why does Jesus tell so many "lost things" parables? The parable of the lost coin, the lost sheep, and the prodigal son all tell the story of someone finding something that was lost. These parables are central because they are Jesus telling us his mission; the reason why he came. To get the full study, visit https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family…
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The Parable of the Soils - Session 2 of Stories Jesus Told with Daniel Fusco
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How is your heart? In the parable of the sower, we see Jesus tell the story about the state of the heart. Hear this profound parable and share with your group today! To get the full study, visit https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/stories-jesus-told And for more great studies, curriculum, and podcasts, including Lifeway series like this one, …
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Why Parables? - Session 1 of Stories Jesus Told with Daniel Fusco
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The big question that we want to answer is, why did Jesus speak in parables? It's a great question. If Jesus came on a rescue mission for the world, why would he use parables as one of the primary ways to communicate with the people who he talked to? Simple, so that anyone could hear whether they had extensive education or whether they didn't even …
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Season 4: Stories Jesus Told featuring Daniel Fusco: Exploring the Heart of the Parables
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Exploring the Heart of the Parables: Find all studies and guides at https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/stories-jesus-told Stories Jesus Told is a six week mini-series with teaching from author Daniel Fusco. Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a novel, film, or song, we are products of the narratives that have formed us—for good or bad.…
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Collaborative Culture - Part 2 | Daniel Fusco & Zach Vestnys
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Rob Salvato is joined by Daniel Fusco (Crossroads Community Church) and Zach Vestnys (Calvary Petaluma) to talk through building a flourishing culture of partnership and collaboration amongst our church and ministry and teams. --- Crossroads Community Church - crossroadschurch.net Calvary Petaluma - calvarypetaluma.org…
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BONUS New Series: Making Time - Chapter 1
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Introducing a new series: Making Time! DIGITAL GROUP GUIDE How are you at making time? Do you feel like you have enough time in the day? Do you know if you have enough time in the day? Is there a difference between how you feel about time and what you think about your time? This is the first of a 6 part series on Making Time. Everyone has the same …
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BONUS New Series: Making Time - Chapter 1
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Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…
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Collaborative Culture - Part 1 | Daniel Fusco & Zach Vestnys
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Rob Salvato is joined by Daniel Fusco (Crossroads Community Church) and Zach Vestnys (Calvary Petaluma) to talk through building a flourishing culture of partnership and collaboration amongst our church and ministry and teams. --- Crossroads Community Church - crossroadschurch.net Calvary Petaluma - calvarypetaluma.org…
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BONUS EPISODE: Friend of God series from Simple Faith With Rusty George
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Check out the Simple Faith podcast with Rusty George, the lead pastor at Crossroads Christian Church. Rusty and the Simple Faith podcast are doing a brand new limited experience in the month of June called, "Friend of God" This is a sneak peek at the first of the 40 episode series, for the full series, look for "Simple Faith With Rusty George" on y…
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BONUS EPISODE: Friend of God series from Simple Faith With Rusty George
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Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…
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Integrity in Leadership and in Ministry - Part 2 | Sean Morgan & Tyler Scott
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Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth continue their conversation with Sean Morgan (Leaders in Living Rooms) and Tyler Scott (Community Presbyterian Church), talking through maintaining integrity and avoiding compromising pitfalls as a leader in ministry. We hope that this conversation will provide wisdom, insight, and encouragement as you serve faithful…
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Integrity in Leadership and in Ministry - Part 1 | Sean Morgan & Tyler Scott
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Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Sean Morgan (Leaders in Living Rooms) and Tyler Scott (Community Presbyterian Church) to talk through maintaining integrity and avoiding compromising pitfalls as a leader in ministry. We hope that this conversation will provide wisdom, insight, and encouragement as you serve faithfully. --- Leaders in L…
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Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Brady Boyd (New Life Church) to talk through enduring pain and heartache in ministry. In pastoral leadership, pain is inevitable, so we hope that this conversation will provide wisdom, insight, and encouragement as you serve faithfully. --- New Life Church -- north.newlifechurch.org…
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Church Momentum - What Is It and How Do You Manage It? | Jason Duff & Jim Gallagher
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Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Jason Duff (The Garden Fellowship) and Jim Gallagher (Calvary Chapel Vero Beach) to talk through the various forms that church momentum can look like and how to foster it and help your ministry flourish. --- The Garden Fellowship - thegardenfellowship.com Calvary Chapel Vero Beach - ccvb.net…
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Building a Culture of Collaboration | Tim Chaddick & Andy Deane
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Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Tim Chaddick (Reality Ventura) and Andy Deane (Cornerstone Community Church) to discuss the valuable benefits of building and fostering a culture of collaboration within our churches and leadership teams. --- Cornerstone Community Church - go2cornerstone.com Reality Ventura - realityventura.com…
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Leadership Cohorts | Joe Tata & Kyle Curry
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Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Joe Tata (Calvary Chapel Pomona Valley) and Kyle Curry (The Table Fellowship) to discuss the many benefits of participating in pastoral leadership cohorts. --- Calvary Chapel Pomona Valley - ccpomonavalley.com The Table Fellowship - thetablefellowship.church…
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Week 8: Fear God and Keep His Commands - Ecclesiastes
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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Knowing Your Limits As A Pastor - Part 2 | Nate Holdridge
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Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Nate Holdridge (Calvary Monterey) to discuss the importance of setting boundaries, delegating responsibilities, and maintaining healthy rhythms in the context of church leadership. This is part one in a two-part discussion on this topic with Nate Holdridge. --- Calvary Monterey - https://www.calvary.co…
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Week 7: Enjoy the Life God Has Given You - Ecclesiastes
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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Week 4: Wealth, Fame, and Power - Ecclesiastes
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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Knowing Your Limits As A Pastor - Part 1 | Nate Holdridge
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Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Nate Holdridge (Calvary Monterey) to discuss the importance of setting boundaries, delegating responsibilities, and maintaining healthy rhythms in the context of church leadership. This is part one in a two-part discussion on this topic with Nate Holdridge. --- Calvary Monterey - https://www.calvary.com…
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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Week 1: Vanity Under the Sun - Ecclesiastes
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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Season 3 Trailer: Ecclesiastes - Finding Meaning In A World Of Passing Pursuits By Barnabas Piper
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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…
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Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to hap…
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Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to hap…
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Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to hap…
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Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to hap…
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Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to hap…
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Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to hap…
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Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to hap…
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The Good Life Bible Study eBook with Video Access includes electronic content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each eBook contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session. Everyone wants to be happy. We spend …
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The Good Life With Dr. Derwin Gray - Season 2 Trailer
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The Good Life Bible Study eBook with Video Access includes electronic content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each eBook contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session. Everyone wants to be happy. We spend …
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In this lesson, Levi discusses what it means to use pain as our microphone. Suffering isn’t an obstacle to being used by God. It is an opportunity to be used like never before. Hard times are a passport that gives you permission to go places you wouldn’t get to any other way. When we go through times of difficulty we have instant credibility with o…
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Classic Episode - Managing Growth through Systems & Structures | Daniel Fusco & Miles DeBenedictis
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Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Miles DeBenedictis (Cross Connection Church) and Daniel Fusco (Crossroads Community Church) for a conversation on creating, adopting, and reforming systems and structures in our churches. ---- Cross Connection Church -- lifeinconnection.com Crossroads Community Church -- crossroadschurch.net…
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Sometimes the things that we’re hoping to happen take longer than anticipated or transpire in a way that leads to disappointment. During times of waiting, disappointment, or grief we’re prone to become weary. In this session, Levi teaches about how to draw on God’s strength rather than our own. What will you do when the unthinkable happens? Pastor …
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When someone dies, it’s not uncommon for a well-meaning person to say, “He’s in a better place.” But for Christians, we don’t have to live with such a vague notion of heaven because the Bible isn’t silent about the issue. In this session, Levi focuses on the hope of heaven that awaits all who have placed their hope and trust in Jesus. It's hard to …
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In this session, Levi teaches about what it means to hurt with hope. Grief has the ability to cloud our vision, but we can learn to walk by faith in the midst of suffering. Believing in Jesus doesn’t exempt us from emotional hardship, and being a Christian doesn’t mean we won’t shed tears during our time on earth. However, it does mean that when we…
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In this session, Levi discusses the invisible world—the unseen spiritual realities playing out all around us. At any given moment, there’s always more going on than what we can see with the naked eye. spiritually. You must not rely on the naked eye. Faith is the telescope that allows us to see the spiritual realities at play all around us. It's har…
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Classic Episode - Vision | Mark Foreman & Nick Cady
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Pastor Mark Foreman of North Coast Calvary in Carlsbad, California joins Pastor Nick Cady of White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado to discuss the topic of vision. ---- North Coast Calvary Chapel -- northcoastcalvary.org White Fields Community Church -- whitefieldschurch.com
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We don’t have to wait until we get to heaven to live in the light of God’s goodness. It’s available to us here and now through Jesus. Even a dim light in the distance can give us hope and provide a path out of the darkness. In this session, Levi shows how in our moments of deepest sorrow, Jesus has given us the power, by His Spirit, to turn off the…
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Supporting and Sending Out Servants | David Guzik & Nate Holdridge
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Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by David Guzik (Enduring Word, Calvary Santa Barbara) and Nate Holdridge (Calvary Monterey) to discuss the many facets of preparing, sending out, and supporting servants to plant new churches. --- Calvary Santa Barbara - https://calvarysb.com/ Enduring Word - https://enduringword.com/ Calvary Monterey - ht…
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Season 1 Trailer: Through The Eyes Of A Lion With Levi Lusko
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Turn Hardship and Doubt into Hope and Power It's hard to understand in the moment, but sorrow can give you perspective, purpose, and a platform. It’s called a “roar story.” And you can use it to inspire others to see the bright future beyond their darkest days. Whether you’ve suffered in the past, are in a trial now, or want to prepare for the inev…
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Practical Discipleship | Rod Thompson & Aaron Sabio
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Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Rod Thompson (Reliance Church) and Aaron Sabio (Calvary Vista) to discuss their experiences of learning to create and maintain robust and flourishing discipleship relationships. ---- Reliance Church — reliancechurch.org Calvary Vista — calvaryvista.com
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