Best Cascade Fellowship Podcasts (2024)

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Vision 6 - How Can We Reach Our Neighbors? 42:24

5M ago42:24

42:24

In the final part of our series on mission and vision, Pastor Bill sits down with Connections Director Julie Beezhold to talk about community outreach. In the previous episode, we talked about who our neighbors are. In this episode, we talk about how we might begin to reach the many, many people who need to know the love of Christ!…

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Vision 5 - Who Are Our Neighbors? 31:51

6M ago31:51

31:51

As we refreshed our church's mission and vision, it was critical that we learned about the intersection of our church's gifts and our community's needs. But who are our neighbors? To learn more about the people who live near us, we used a great tool called MissionInsite. It told us about who they are and ways we can reach them! Pastor Bill shares h…

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Vision 4 - Strength and Growth Areas 43:04

7M ago43:04

43:04

This season, we are talking about the health of our church. In this episode, Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric take a deep dive into data about the strength and growth areas of our congregation. Our vision consultant surveyed the congregation, called together various focus groups, and brought together the congregation to help interpret the data. What we …

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Vision 3 - The Voice of the Congregation 26:34

7M ago26:34

26:34

As part of our Vision Refresh process, our consultant surveyed the congregation, called together various focus groups, and conducted a congregational meeting. We were very encouraged but the results, which depicted our church as thriving in almost every way! In this video, Pastor Bill walks us through an overview of the data and puts it in historic…

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Vision 2 - Priorities for the Future 37:36

8M ago37:36

37:36

In part two of our series about the mission and vision of our church, we examine our priorities for the future and the next steps we are planning. Pastor Bill sits down to talk with Larry Doornbos, the consultant we used throughout the process, to discuss how uniquely blessed our church is!By Cascade Fellowship

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Vision 1 - Our Church's Refreshed Sense of Mission and Vision 30:10

8M ago30:10

30:10

In the new season of Real Faith for Real Life, Pastor Bill will walk us through the newly refreshed mission and vision of Cascade Fellowship. We'll discover how the church discerned God's calling and how it is following the Lord's leading. We start with an overview of the first phase of the Vision Refresh process and its outcomes.…

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Sharing Jesus 5 - What Now? 15:35

11M ago15:35

15:35

If you've taken the step of starting a spiritual conversation with someone this holiday season, what comes next? If possible, it is great to keep the conversation goin, as you continue to develop your relationship. We have some practical tips on how to do that in this final part of the series.By Cascade Fellowship

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Sharing Jesus 4 - Ask and Listen 15:26

11M ago15:26

15:26

Sharing your faith can be scary, but what if it all starts with listening well and developing a genuine friendship? In this episode, we talk about how important listening is in the process of sharing the gospel with people this holiday season.By Cascade Fellowship

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Sharing Jesus 3 - Map Our Your Moment 12:33

11M ago12:33

12:33

This season, we're demystifying the process of sharing Jesus during the holidays with friends and family. If you want to have good spiritual conversations, it may be helpful to take some time and map out your moment. Consider what days and times might provide the opportunity to strike up a conversation. In this episode, we'll help you consider when…

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Sharing Jesus 2 - Pick Your Prompt 19:13

11M ago19:13

19:13

This season, we're giving you practical advice on how to share Jesus over the holidays. An important step is thinking about how you would start a spiritual conversation. In this episode, we talk about how questions can often be the best way to get going!By Cascade Fellowship

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Sharing Jesus 1 - Make Your List and Check It Twice! 11:34

11M ago11:34

11:34

We all love giving and receiving meaningful gifts. This season, many of us want to give someone the gift of the gospel message, but we're not sure how to get started. In this five-episode mini-series, we'll demystify the process of starting spiritual conversations. Step one is to make a list of those you'd like to talk to and to begin to pray over …

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Questions 11 - How Were People Saved in the Old Testament? 33:37

11M ago33:37

33:37

In our season finale, we take on the most common questions you submitted -- How were people saved in the Old Testament? Pastor Bill interviews Old Testament Professor Wilson Cunha to answer this and related questions.By Cascade Fellowship

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Questions 10 - How Do We Approach Different Views on Abortion? 33:10

11M ago33:10

33:10

As we continue with our series that seeks to answer your hardest questions, Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric address a very difficult issue on this episode. How do we approach different views on abortion? They outline legal, medical, logical, and biblical reasons the pro-life point of view is reasonable. And they urge that Christians approach the issue …

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Questions 9 - How Can I Find Freedom by Trusting in God? 39:07

12M ago39:07

39:07

In this special episode, RaeAnne Porte shares her journey in finding freedom from eating disorders. She says she found freedom by trusting God rather than food or fitness. Only he can provide ultimate security, comfort, and meaning. Wherever you are in life, you can find the same freedom through faith!…

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Questions 8 - How Should We Think About Events in the Middle East? 24:38

12M ago24:38

24:38

In this very special edition of the podcast, Pastor Bill interviews our missionary to Israel. He shares a bit about his calling and his perspective on current events.By Cascade Fellowship

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Questions 7 - Why Do Christians Emphasize Certain Verses and Skim Over Others? 35:59

12M ago35:59

35:59

Why is it that Christians often strongly emphasize some verses while skimming over or skipping over others? Bill, Eric and JP have some ideas and practical examples in this week's episode. In addition, they engage with your feedback and see who is up on Gen Z slang!By Cascade Fellowship

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Questions 6 - How Do You Keep Going After Failure? 24:04

1y ago24:04

24:04

How can God judge us if we all sin? How do we know if our relationship with him is good enough to go to heaven? How do we keep going after failing? Bill, JP, and Eric address these important questions on this week's podcast!By Cascade Fellowship

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Questions 5 - What Does the Bible Say About Saving and Investing? 28:35

1y ago28:35

28:35

In this episode, Bill, Eric, and JP take on your follow-up questions about swearing and suicide, as well as a new question about saving and investing.By Cascade Fellowship

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Questions 4 - What Does the Bible Say About Politics? 29:01

1y ago29:01

29:01

Religion and politics are two of the most divisive issues today. What happens when you bring them together? Find out on this episode, as Bill, Eric, and JP tackle your toughest questions!By Cascade Fellowship

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Questions 3 - Why Is Life Good Without God? 34:28

1y ago34:28

34:28

When we feel God's presence, how do we hang on to that and carry it with us through our everyday lives? Why does God let sinful Christians teach the Gospel when he knows we will mess it up? Why does life seem good and happy without God? Bill, Eric, and JP tackle these tough questions on the show this week!…

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Questions 2 - Swear Words, Anger, and Mental Health 30:22

1y ago30:22

30:22

In this episode, we take on your toughest questions about God, the Bible, and the Christian faith. What does the Bible say about swear words? How do we use our words to honor God? How do we express our anger, concerns, and doubts, to people and to God, while remaining meek and gentle? What does the Bible say about mental health and suicide? Bill, E…

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Who Is the New Guy? 31:50

1y ago31:50

31:50

We kick off the fall season of our podcast by introducing you to one of our new hosts, JP Gaylord!By Cascade Fellowship

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I Believe - Part 12 - The Lord's Supper 42:54

1+ y ago42:54

42:54

The Lord’s Supper is the sacrament God uses to assure of that we share in Christ's benefits. It is a visible reminder that Jesus' body and blood were given for us. Just as food and drink strengthen our bodies, God is at work in the sacrament of the Lord's Supper to nourish our souls.By Cascade Fellowship

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I Believe - Part 11 - Baptism 34:57

1+ y ago34:57

34:57

Baptism is the sacrament God uses to incorporate us into his covenant family. Just as water washes dirt away from our body, so Jesus blood washes away our soul's impurities. This is beautifully communicated in the waters of baptism.By Cascade Fellowship

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I Believe - Part 10 - The Lord's Prayer 55:56

1+ y ago55:56

55:56

God calls each of us to a life of gratitude, and a very important way we express our thanks to him is through prayer. For this reason, prayer is a vital part of our relationship with God. Jesus gave us a model prayer that can help us understand how God wants us to pray.By Cascade Fellowship

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I Believe - Part 9 - The Ten Commandments 1:01:21

1+ y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

The Ten Commandments show us God’s character and his will for all who follow him. God is not a cosmic killjoy. He created life and knows how it is best lived. Just like any Father, he wants the best for us and doesn’t want us to hurt ourselves. When we show people this better way of living, we put him on display!…

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I Believe - Part 8 - Faith Works! 43:28

1+ y ago43:28

43:28

Good works have a role in the life of Christians. While we are not saved by good works, we are saved to do good works. Everyone who has been redeemed is also being restored into the image of Christ God calls us to a life-long process of turning away from sin and toward God's will. Doing this shows our gratitude to God for salvation, wins our neighb…

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I Believe - Part 7 - Who Is God? 1:09:43

1+ y ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Who is God? The Bible affirms that there is only one God but also calls the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit God. We will explore the mystery of the Trinity in this podcast and talk about the unique role each member of the Trinity plays in our salvation. 2:45 - Review 7:06 - Trinity 13:08 - God the Father 22:37 - God the Son 46:24 - God the Spi…

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I Believe - Part 6 - It's All About Faith 36:26

1+ y ago36:26

36:26

Jesus won a great victory over sin and death. How can we benefit from his victory? The Bible is clear that the only way to receive these benefits is by being grafted into Christ through faith. In this week's message we'll talk about what faith is and is not.By Cascade Fellowship

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I Believe - Part 5 - Solution in Substitution 36:43

1+ y ago36:43

36:43

At the heart of the Gospel is a great exchange. By sacrificing himself in our place and paying sin's penalty on our behalf, Jesus solves the problem of sin in our lives. Through the cross, God remains just while also justifying those who had sinned.By Cascade Fellowship

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I Believe - Part 4 - Sin's Penalty 35:02

1+ y ago35:02

35:02

Many people today would say that sin is no big deal. They presume that a loving God will just look the other way. However, the Bible is clear that God is perfectly holy and that our rebellion has separated us from him. Because he is our source of life, we face death, and we can’t do anything to make our situation better.…

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I Believe - Part 3 - Total Depravity 38:23

1+ y ago38:23

38:23

As humans, we face many problems in life. The Bible is clear that our greatest problem is that sin has separated us from God. In fact, we don't start life as a blank slate, but we are born with an inclination toward sin that affects every part of us. Unless we are able to correctly diagnose our problem, we’ll need seek the right cure.…

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I Believe - Part 2 - Theme and Structure of the Heidelberg Catechism 28:53

1+ y ago28:53

28:53

We all need strength to get through the ups and downs up life. The Heidelberg Catechism says that strength can only come from knowing that we belong to Jesus in life and in death. The first two questions and answers give us a preview of the rest of the Catechism's structure -- sin, salvation, and service.…

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I Believe - Part 1 - Why Do We Need Creeds and Confessions? 31:18

2y ago31:18

31:18

Why do some churches use creeds and confessions? Isn't the Bible enough? In this series, Pastor Bill will teach us how to use the Heidelberg Catechism as a tool to help us understand the Bible better. In part 1, the shares how creeds and confessions can help us read the Bible better, know God better, and love him more deeply.…

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Hebrews: Faith in Action 29:26

2y ago29:26

29:26

As we wrap up our study of the book of Hebrews, we get practical by talking about how to put your faith in action. Plus, Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric look at what's in the news and connect real faith with real life!By Cascade Fellowship

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Hebrews: Keep the Faith! 32:28

2y ago32:28

32:28

What is faith? What difference does it make in life? We turn to the book of Hebrews for answers as we continue our study. Plus, Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric talk about what it would be like to live in Disney World and get your food delivered by drone!By Cascade Fellowship

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Hebrews: Jesus Is Greater Than the Tabernacle and Sacrifices 28:44

2y ago28:44

28:44

What is the deal with the Old Testament? What still applies? How does it relate to the New Testament? How were people saved back then? The book of Hebrews offers us great answers to all these questions! Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric continue our series by looking at how Jesus fulfills all that was foreshadowed in the Old Testament tabernacle and sacr…

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Hebrews: Jesus Is Greater Than Aaron and the Priesthood 34:50

2y ago34:50

34:50

How can you get access to God? That's the question that Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric address in this week's Bible study, as we continue our journey through the book of Hebrews. A lot of religions offer a lot of different answers to this week's question. Some even say there are many ways to God. But we present that Jesus is the only way to gain acces…

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Hebrews: Jesus Is Greater Than Moses and Joshua 30:18

2y ago30:18

30:18

People today are looking for peace, safety, and security. The Bible calls this "rest." In the Old Testament, we read that God offered people rest, but they didn't trust him and lost their opportunity to enjoy rest. The same offer stands for us today! In this episode, Pastors Bill and Eric look to Hebrews 3-4 to learn about this topic. Along the way…

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Hebrews: Jesus Is Greater Than the Angels 26:03

2y ago26:03

26:03

What role do angels play in God's plan? How do they relate to Jesus? Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric tackle these questions and more as we continue our series through the book of Hebrews.By Cascade Fellowship

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Hebrews: Jesus Is Greater Than the Prophets 23:14

2y ago23:14

23:14

People are walking away from the church and from faith. Many are wondering if it's worth it to follow Jesus today. In this podcast series, Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric are looking at the experiences of Christians who decided that Jesus is absolutely unique and that there is no alternative to him. They kept the faith! In part 1, we look at why Jesus …

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Bonus: Children's Ministry in 2022 26:32

2y ago26:32

26:32

In this special summer bonus episode, Pastor Eric sits down with Kids Ministry Lead Paige Rohen to talk about how we pass on our faith to the next generation!By Cascade Fellowship

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Bonus: Youth Ministry in 2022 25:36

2+ y ago25:36

25:36

In this special summer bonus episode, Pastor Bill sits down with Family Ministries Pastor Eric VanderWall and Student Ministry Lead Eric Rosendahl to talk about how the church can equip young people to face the unique challenges in today's world.By Cascade Fellowship

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Balance: Looking Back and Looking Ahead 33:49

2+ y ago33:49

33:49

Is it best to rigidly hang on to traditions from the past? Or is it best to look ahead to the future with flexibility and adaptability? Could it be that balance is best? In this episode, we look at the example of the apostle Paul, and we learn that we should hold on tightly to the things that never change and hold loosely to the things that always …

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Balance: Politics 31:06

2+ y ago31:06

31:06

They say not to talk about politics or religion at the dinner table. Well, it's not dinner time, so we're going to talk about both on this week's podcast! Specifically, we're going to ask how Christians can simultaneously be a citizen of heaven and a citizen of our country. We think the Bible has wisdom that can guide us even through the most tumul…

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Balance: Humble Confidence 20:31

2+ y ago20:31

20:31

The Bible tells us to be humble, but it also calls us to be confident. These two character traits seem to be opposites, so how are we to find balance? Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric tackle that on today's episode, and they look at what's in the news.By Cascade Fellowship

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Balance: Rested Ambition 25:58

2+ y ago25:58

25:58

The Bible calls us to be content. And the Bible calls us to be ambitious. How can those two things both possibly be true at the same time? Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric dive deep into the Scriptures and find that the key to achieving balance is defining both correctly. Plus, we talk about what's in the news and how it intersects with faith.…

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Balance: Truth in Love 32:44

2+ y ago32:44

32:44

In a world that seems more divided than ever, we all want to know how to come together. The Bible offers us a balance that may help. In Ephesians 4, the apostle Paul speaks about truth and love. While some people may be all truth, and some people may be all love, Paul says it is important to achieve balance. Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric talk about h…

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Balance: Who Is God? 29:06

2+ y ago29:06

29:06

If you ask six people who God is like, you'll probably get six different answers. Every religion also has an answer, including Christianity. In today's episode, Pastors Bill and Eric talk about how we know who God is. Specifically, they say we need to find a balance that affirms he is both majestic and merciful. They look at several scriptures that…

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Did Jesus Really Say, "Drink My Blood?" 26:27

2+ y ago26:27

26:27

In John 6, Jesus talks compares himself to bread, which can be difficult to understand. But it gets even trickier when he says that unless we must eat his flesh and drink his blood, we will not have life. Pastor Bill explains that Jesus was clarifying his purpose and his mission -- to offer himself as a sacrifice in our place. On this week's podcas…

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