Best Nick Cady Podcasts (2024)

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Handing Over Your Church Plant – JJ Johnson 41:05

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Sign up for the Calvary Chapel CGN International Conference June 2024 In this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast Brian interviews guest JJ Johnson. JJ and Brian pastored together at a new church plant in Bellingham Washington, and Brian handed over the church to JJ after just four years of ministry. They talk about the transition of l…

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Theological Anthropology: What is It, and How Does It Shape Our Understanding of Ourselves & Others? - with Michael Payne 45:07

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Do you know what sex robots, racism, and gender identity all have in common? In addition to being topics that are discussed in this episode, these topics are all related to the subject of Theological (or Biblical) Anthropology. My guest in this episode is Michael Payne. Mike is the Worship Pastor at White Fields Community Church, and he is a gradua…

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Integrity in Leadership and in Ministry: Part 1 43:12

2h ago43:12

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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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What's New at CGN: Brian Brodersen's Changing Roles, Calvary Chapel Identity, & a New Initiative 27:09

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Welcome to the new season of the CGN Podcast! In this first episode, Nick Cady speaks with Brian Brodersen about his changing role at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, and what that means for his involvement in Calvary Global Network. Nick and Brian also discuss the importance of God's calling in ministry leadership, and CGN's renewed focus on its identit…

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Clarity is Kindness: Why Creeds and Confessions are Helpful for Transmitting and Protecting the Faith - with Carl Trueman 34:05

1h ago34:05

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What role should creeds and confessions play in the life of a Christian or of a church? If we have the Bible, then why are creeds and confessions necessary at all? Dr. Carl Trueman is the professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He is an esteemed church historian, and a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Dr. Tr…

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Finding The Right Pastor – Neil Spencer 38:06

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Neil Spencer is the pastor of Coastline Calvary Chapel in Gulf Breeze Florida. Neil transitioned into the Lead pastor role taking over for his father John Spencer. Brian Kelly and Nick Cady chat with Neil about what it means to be a good pastor, and how we can identify the right pastor for the job. We also talk about pastoral transition, and Neil s…

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Season 5 Trailer: New Season Starts May 8, 2024 0:43

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The new season of the CGN podcast begins on May 8th, 2024. The CGN Podcast is the official podcast of the Calvary Global Network (CGN). This season, we will be talking about what's new at CGN and what's on the horizon for us as a network. We will also be joined by guests to talk about topics related to ministry, such as handling pastoral transition…

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Habits of Grace which Lead to Growth: the Benefits of Journaling & Other Spiritual Disciplines - with Mike Neglia 47:12

13d ago47:12

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Spiritual disciplines are intentional, repeated practices which help you to grow in relationship with God. In this episode, I speak with my friend and colleague, Mike Neglia about his practice of journaling, and how it has benefited him spiritually. We also talk about the practice of taking notes in church, the value of different types of notebooks…

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Hard is Only Half the Story: The Role of Taking Steps of Faith in Spiritual Growth - with Wendy Zahorjanski 32:29

22d ago32:29

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Taking a step into the unknown can be scary, and yet, when led by God, it can lead to incredible spiritual growth and benefits for your life. Wendy Zahorjanski is a missionary in Serbia with her husband, Danny, in the city of Kragujevac, where they planted a church. Wendy recently wrote a book about her experiences stepping into unknown, and she ta…

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Planting New Churches – Terry Michaels & Kyle Curry 42:24

21d ago42:24

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In this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting podcast,guest pastors Terry Michaels and Kyle Curry talk about the churches they have planted, and give great advice on how to disciple new church planters. Terry has been pastoring for many years, and Kyle is currently pastoring at a new church plant. They talk about things like children’s ministry,…

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From Doubt to Belief: The Factors Involved in Journeys to Faith in Jesus - with Randy Newman 40:56

27d ago40:56

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Randy Newman grew up in a secular Jewish home, but through relationships with Christians, as well as through a series of personal events and realizations, he became a Christian. Randy is now a senior fellow for apologetics at the C.S. Lewis Institute, and over the past several decades he has talked with many individuals, and studied their journeys …

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Almost a Reformer: How Erasmus of Rotterdam Fueled the Reformation but Personally Stopped Short - with Shane Angland 58:27

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Desiderius Erasmus is one of the most important figures in the history of the Protestant Reformation. He was a key thinker, and the compiler of many of the manuscripts that were used in translating the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into languages of the people. He was also in communication with many of the key figures of the reformation, like Martin …

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Calvary Chapel Bible College – Justin Thomas 35:43

28d ago35:43

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In this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting podcast, guest Justin Thomas, President of Calvary Chapel Bible College, emphasizes the importance of attending Bible College when considering church planting. Justin and Brian discuss how formal theological education equips individuals with essential knowledge, skills, and perspectives vital for eff…

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Loving the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: How and Why Christians Should Pursue Unity in the Church - with Jamie Dunlop 42:06

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Jamie Dunlop is an associate pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, in Washington D.C. and the author of the book, Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: Eight Truths for Pursuing Unity in Your Church. Jamie's church is only a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol building, and Jamie discusses how their church has navigated some of the difficult social issu…

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Leadership Pain | Brady Boyd 50:06

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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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Go and Do Likewise: the Role of Acts of Mercy in the Mission of Jesus - with Amy DiMarcangelo 44:14

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In the Parable to the Good Samaritan, Jesus concludes the parable with this phrase: “Go and Do Likewise.” What then is the role of “acts of mercy” or providing for physical needs, in regard to the Great Commission we’ve received from Jesus: to go into the world and preach the Gospel to all people? Amy DiMarcangelo is an author, a mom, and a seminar…

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Creatively Planting in Closed Countries – Tim and Talisa Rogers 25:42

2M ago25:42

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Welcome to a new episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast, where we explore innovative approaches to spreading the Gospel worldwide. In this episode, we're joined by seasoned missionaries Tim and Talisa Rogers, who share their insights on creatively planting churches in restricted nations. Join us as we navigate the challenges and discover …

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Digital Liturgies: How the Internet Impacts Christian Discipleship - with Samuel James 48:49

2M ago48:49

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The internet is a tool that nearly everyone uses on a daily basis, but what impact does it have on us in regard to Christian discipleship? How have digital devices transformed the way that communities and churches, function, and what challenges do these technologies pose for us as individuals seeking to follow Jesus? Samuel James is the author of t…

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William Tyndale and the Desire for the English Bible - with Shane Angland 48:37

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If you read the Bible in English, you may not realize all of the drama and sacrifices that went into getting the Bible translated into the English language. William Tyndale was an English biblical scholar and linguist who became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation, until he was executed for his beliefs. Tyndale created the first English …

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Pastoral Care and Coaching - Ted Leavenworth & Jeff Gipe 30:10

2M ago30:10

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Welcome, Cultivate community! I'm your host, Brian Kelly, and today's episode is a deep dive into the crucial realms of pastoral care and coaching. Joining us are two incredible guests, Ted Leavenworth and Jeff Gipe, bringing their wealth of experience and insights. Together, we explore the transformative power of intentional care in church plantin…

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159- What Is Spiritual Health? (with Pastor Matt Valencia) 52:07

2M ago52:07

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Matt Valencia pastors The Regeneration Church in Scotts Valley, CA. He's a father of five, a church planter, a former school teacher, a former assisting pastor, and the current pastor of ReGen Church. He also heads up a team of leaders across Northern California and Northern Nevada. These leaders serve the senior pastors and churches affiliated wit…

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Understanding the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit - with Fred Sanders 33:22

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Who is the Holy Spirit, and how does an understanding of the person and work of the Holy Spirit contribute to our life and faith as believers in Jesus? Fred Sanders is professor of theology at the Torrey Honors College at Biola University. He is the author of a much sought-after series of theological comic books, as well as the recently published b…

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Church Momentum - What Is It and How Do You Manage It? | Jason Duff & Jim Gallagher 1:15:49

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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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Mental Health & the Bible - with David Murray 43:14

2M ago43:14

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How should we, as Christians think about mental health and mental illness? Are there ways in which the Bible gives us insights into treating mental illness, that go beyond what modern secular scholarship can provide? In this episode, I speak with David Murray. David Murray holds a PhD from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and has pastored churches in S…

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Planting In The Arabian Gulf – James Travis and Jeff Gipe 32:47

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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. I'm Brian Kelly, your host, and I'm thrilled to have an incredible guest with us today, James Travis, a dedicated pastor in Bahrain. We are also joined today by my long time friend Jeff Gipe. Jeff and I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Bahrain and spend some tim…

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Explaining the Three Main Views on Eschatology 1:23:26

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For many people, the study of the “end times” can feel mysterious and disorienting. But, upon examination, what you find is that there are really only three main lenses through which people interpret the eschatological texts in the Bible. In this episode, my friend Aaron Salvato from the Good Lion Podcast, interviews me about the end times passages…

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Why Psalm 23 is a Microcosm of the Bible - with David Gibson 37:55

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Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known and beloved passages in the Bible. It is often read at funerals, or at times when people are in need of comfort. And yet, there is more to this Psalm than many people realize. According to my guest, David Gibson, Psalm 23 echoes the major themes of the Bible and foreshadows God’s saving work through Jesus - in…

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158- The Story of a Stage 4 Cancer Survivor (with Pastor Steve Marquez) 50:59

3M ago50:59

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It's nothing short of a miracle that Steve Marquez is still with us, here on planet earth. Listen to the story of his healing, and even more importantly, of the ministry to which God has called himPastors and leaders, this episode will provide great insights into how to minister to and care for cancer patients.Also, this episode will be super encou…

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Sending Out Church Planters – Nick Cady and Justin Thornton 38:24

3M ago38:24

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Welcome to the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast, where we talk about all things church planting. I’m your host Brian Kelly, and today, we're honored to have Nick Cady co-hosting the episode. We also have a special guest Justin Thornton, who is the Director of Multiplication and Church Planting at the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Justin is an…

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Peter J. Williams - Why Jesus’ Teachings in the Gospels are Reliable & Incredible 31:03

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Many people consider Jesus to be a great teacher, but few actually realize just how incredible his teachings actually were. Dr. Peter J. Williams is the principal of Tyndale House in Cambridge, and he is the chair of the International Greek New Testament Project. He is also a member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee, and the author of seve…

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Building a Culture of Collaboration | Tim Chaddick & Andy Deane 1:22:11

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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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Andrew Wilson - Romanticism & “Protestant Paganism”: Christianity in Relation to Western Culture 47:03

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In this first episode of Season 4, Nick Cady speaks with pastor and author Andrew Wilson about why understanding western culture is important for Christian theology and mission. Andrew has a PhD from King’s College London, and he serves as the teaching pastor at King’s Church London. In his new book, Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Ch…

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Season 4 Trailer 0:42

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The new season of Theology for the People will be coming, starting in January 31, 2024, and featuring topics including: Eschatology, Church History, Mental Health, Practical Theology, and more. Upcoming guests include Shane Angland, Andrew Wilson, Peter J. Williams, and Fred Sanders. If you haven’t yet done so yet, make sure to subscribe, to make s…

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157- A Pastor On the Move (Transition- with Don Rypstra) 53:05

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Pastor Don Rypstra is in his last days of a long pastorate in Rochester, Minnesota. His and his wife's move to northern Idaho means that a new normal is waiting for them, but also that someone will be called into an exciting opportunity to pastor and reach the people of Rochester, home of the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. Pastor Don is not unlike man…

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The Importance of Friendship – Mike Neglia and Clay Worrell 36:27

4M ago36:27

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Welcome to the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast with your host, Brian Kelly. In today's episode, we're diving into a crucial aspect often overlooked in ministry—friendship. Joining us are two of my friends, Mike Neglia and Clay Worrell. Mike and Clay bring unique perspectives on the transformative power of authentic connections in church leadershi…

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Leadership Cohorts | Joe Tata & Kyle Curry 1:01:32

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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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156- A Way to Vitalize (and Utilize) Our Youth- with Gary Malkus Jr. 44:45

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It's a huge problem. And because of it, we're losing many of our best youth to the world, the flesh, and the devil. Too often, the young people in our churches run off to college or university and subsequently abandon the faith. Also, in our churches there often is a big chasm between what happens in youth or college groups, and what is going on in…

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Creatives & Music Ministry - Adam Dobbs and Shay Carlucci 43:54

5M ago43:54

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Happy new year everyone! Welcome to a new episode and a new season of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. I’m your host Brian Kelly, and today I am joined by two creatives, Adam Dobbs and Shay Carlucci. Adam and Shay have just launched CGN Music. CGN Music is a collaborative ministry that brings together musicians and worshippers from around the…

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Helping Out At A Church Plant - Shannon & Jessie Quintana 34:33

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Welcome to another episode of the Cultivate Church PlantingPodcast. Today I’m joined by my good friends and ministry partners Jessie and Shannon Quintana. Jessie and Shannon made a one-year commitment to move out to Florida and help us with our church plant. It was incredibly helpful. Shannon was our worship leader, and Jessie helped set up our med…

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155- From Meth to Ministry (with Pastor Gary Malkus Jr.) 50:21

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Every pastor has a testimony, but very few have one like Gary Malkus Jr. Inspiring and directional, Gary's testimony touches a lot of lives, from those in the worst kind bondage to those who need to remember where they came from as they deal with present realities and future dreams. An amazing story... from meth to ministry. --- Support this podcas…

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Planting In Prison - Ernesto "Biggie" Cobian 38:54

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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. I’m your host Brian Kelly, and today I’m joined by my best friend Ernesto Cobian. Me and Ernesto -- also known as biggie or pastor biggs -- have been doing ministry together for a long time. He is currently the executive director of the Christian Prison Ministry of Middl…

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154- Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should (Sandy Adams) 44:12

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Sandy Adams is the pastor of Calvary Chapel Stone Mountain, Georgia. He is known as a tremendous communicator and teacher of God's Word. At the recent International Pastor's Conference in Southern California, Sandy delivered a message entitled "Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should". His text was from 1 Samuel 24, the account of David having…

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Meet the Cultivate Team - Brian, Ed, Nick, & Bruce 35:04

6M ago35:04

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Hello and welcome to another episode of the cultivate church planting podcast. Today, I have the privilege of talking with the leaders of the Cultivate Church Planting program. Ed, Nick, Bruce, and I will tell you a bit about ourselves, and how we got involved in planting churches with CGN. Bruce actually hijacked the hosting role today, so I get t…

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153- Most Churches Need Revitalization (with Thom Rainer) 26:18

6M ago26:18

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Welcome to podcast 153. Today, it’s a blessing and honor to welcome Thom Rainer. Our subject will be church revitalization, a subject that Dr. Rainer is an expert on… Thom S. Rainer is an author, researcher, speaker, and former president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Prior to LifeWay, he served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary…

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Prioritizing People and Helping the Grieving - Sonya Peacocke 44:23

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Sonya Peacocke – Prioritizing People in Pain Today on the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast I’m joined by my friend Sonya Peacocke. Sonya is a widow with an amazing and heartbreaking story of grief, loss, and God’s redemptive power. Sonya shares about the need to plant churches with a priority of ministering to those who are experiencing grief and …

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152- The God I Won't Believe In (with Nick Cady) 42:56

7M ago42:56

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In episode 152, Bill Holdridge sits down with pastor Nick Cady of White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado. The topic is the backstory of Nick's book, The God I Won't Believe In. How would you complete this sentence, “I could never believe in a God who…?” In 2019, Nick Cady asked the Internet that very question. The responses, along with…

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Carl Dixon – Preparing the Pastor 36:15

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Carl Dixon – Preparing the Pastor On this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast I sit down with Pastor Carl Dixon from Calvary Chapel Sarasota Florida. He is going to share with us some of his secrets to success, and the importance of preparing the pastor for the work of church planting. There is a lot of wisdom here, so if you can get y…

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Q&A on Chuck Smith's Approach to Ministry - Brian Brodersen 37:25

7M ago37:25

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October 3, 2023 marks ten years since the passing of Pastor Chuck Smith, who was the man God used to start the Calvary Chapel Movement of churches. In this bonus episode, Nick Cady speaks with Brian Brodersen about Chuck Smith’s approach to ministry, including some questions about how Chuck pastored personally, what were challenges and struggles he…

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151- Frontlines Ministry: Called As Light to the Darkness (with Jack Arnold) 21:20

7M ago21:20

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Jack Arnold pastors Calvary Chapel Mt. Si, in North BendWashington.In 2016, the Lord called Jack and family to move to North Bend and become the pastor of Calvary Chapel North Bend, which is now called Calvary Mt. Si. North Bend is only 30 miles from Seattle, a hotbed of far left wing, progressive thinkng. It is not considered a particularly fertil…

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The Cultivate Program - Brian, Nick, Ed, & Bruce 36:02

7M ago36:02

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Welcome to the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. I'm your host, Brian Kelly. Today, we're taking a deep dive into what the Cultivate Church Planting program is all about and how it works. Joining me are the other members of the Cultivate leadership team: Ed, Bruce, and Nick. Together, we'll unpack the mission, methods, and impact of the CGN networ…

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