Best David Calvert Podcasts (2025)

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The Privilege and Responsibility of Giving to God

2d ago

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Pastor Brad kicks off the new year with a sermon reminding believers of their responsibility to respond to the gospel by worship through their giving, anchored in God's words through Malachi.

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Community by (Divine) Design

9d ago

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To start the new year, Pastor Brad explores the context and principles of the encouragement from Hebrews 10, emphasizing our gathered community.

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God's Blessings for Believers

16d ago

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To conclude the year, Pastor Brad teaches from Isaiah 55 and solicits testimonies of God's goodness from the congregation

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Christmas Eve

23d ago

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Pastor Brad preaches the Christmas Eve homily

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The Truth About God's Love: It's Jesus!

25d ago

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Concluding this year's Advent series, Pastor Brad explores the light of the love of Jesus in John's gospel.

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"Cradle of Conservation" with Allen Dieterich-Ward 1:00:10

28d ago1:00:10

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From the origins of "Penn's Woods" to the controversial practice of fracking, Cradle of Conservation provides the first comprehensive study of Pennsylvania's environmental history. The story starts with forester Ralph Brock at the dawn of the conservation era and continues through the eras of energy production using coal, oil, natural gas, and othe…

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"Never To Be Forgotten" with Jim McClure 57:12

29d ago57:12

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"Never To Be Forgotten" tells the story of York County Pennsylvania residents just living their lives, building homes, raising families, making things and growing communities. The general history of this south central Pennsylvania county shows - with concise writing and more than 250 pictures - a community that is working hard at getting better - a…

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"William Trent: Factor of Ambition" with Jason Cherry 57:11

1M ago57:11

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Take a new definitive look through the eyes of a misunderstood backcountry merchant, Major William Trent, who not only overcame obstacles and suffered loss, but whose strong quill and rebellious interactions with future founding fathers Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington, ambitiously helped shape and form the future United States of America. …

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The Peace of God

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On the second week of Advent, Pastor David explores the Hebrew and Greek words for Peace and how the idea of Peace has haunted him.

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Waiting with Purpose

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For the first week of Advent, Pastor Brad explains how Hope leads us to wait with purpose.

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A Lamb as if it had Been Slain

2M ago

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Moving from Revelation 4 to Revelation 5, Pastor Brad teaches on the significance of the worthiness of the Lamb who was slain.

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Holy, Holy, Holy

2M ago

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Pastor Brad explores John's vision of the throne of God in Revelation 4, with the holiness of beauty of God on display.

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The Churches at Philadelphia and Laodicea: A Contrast

2M ago

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Pastor Brad teaches from the letters to the last two churches in the first section of Revelation, showing the contrast between the faithful believers in Philadelphia and the lukewarm church in Laodicea.

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Vigilance Unto Victory

2M ago

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Pastor Ricky shares a glimpse of his trip to the location o the 7 churches and teaches from the letter to Sardis in Revelation 3.

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"Philadelphia: A Narrative History" with Paul Kahan 51:57

2M ago51:57

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Philadelphia is famous for its colonial and revolutionary buildings and artifacts, but Philadelphia existed long before the Liberty Bell was first rung, and its history extends well beyond the American Revolution.This book presents a comprehensive portrait of the city, from the region's original Lenape inhabitants to the myriad of residents in the …

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The Church at Thyatira: Misunderstanding God's Grace

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As we continue through the letters to the churches, Pastor Brad unpacks the letter to Thyatira and its implications for all churches.

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Christ and Culture

3M ago

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Pastor Brad explores the implications of the message given to the church at Pergamum, with a focus on our cultural engagement as Christians.

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Jesus, Give us Hearts to Believe

3M ago

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In Revelation 2, Pastor Brad preaches from the letter to the church at Smyrna, reminding of the power of belief in the Gospel and the gift of faith.

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For Those Who Have Lost Their First Love

3M ago

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From the letter to the church at Ephesus, Pastor Brad reminds us all of the importance of our love for Jesus and His gospel.

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The Son of Man

4M ago

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Pastor Brad continues to demonstrate Revelation's connections to the Old Testament, including Jesus' favorite prophetic title for Himself.

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It's Jesus!

4M ago

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Continuing the introduction to Revelation, Pastor Brad expands on the core themes of Revelation with an eye toward the Old Testament usage in Revelation and the Trinitarian introduction to the book.

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Something to See Here!

4M ago

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To begin the sermon series in Revelation, Pastor Brad shows some interpretive guidelines and reminds us that the focus is on revealing Jesus.

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Kingdom Attitudes, Kingdom Life (Together)

4M ago

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In this stand-alone sermon, Pastor Brad examines the community of God described in Jesus' description of the Kingdom of God in the Sermon on the Mount.

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Bearing with One Another

5M ago

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Kyler Martin, Next Generation Pastor, shares a sermon that reminds us how and why we are to live as the body of Christ in our local church.

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After the Garden Festival, with Lex Lamb, Gordon Barr and Kenny Brophy 1:13:01

5M ago1:13:01

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The 1988 Garden Festival changed how the world saw Glasgow, and how it saw itself. It lives on only in people’s memories as the buildings, objects and artworks from this temporary event are gone forever – or are they? Urban Prehistorian Kenny Brophy, Project Leader Lex Lamb, and Holder of the Official Garden Festival Umbrella Gordon Barr for a conv…

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Grow in Grace

5M ago

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To conclude the series in 2 Peter, Pastor Brad reminds us of the comfort in pursuing holiness while we wait for Jesus' return

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Brutal Glasgow, with Rachel Loughran and Natalie Tweedie 1:19:28

5M ago1:19:28

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This week we explore Glasgow's love-hate relationship with brutalism and discuss our upcoming Brutal Glasgow exhibition with digital curator Rachel Loughran and Glasgow based illustrator Nebo Peklo (Natalie Tweedie), who’s work will be displayed in the interactive, multimedia exhibition. The idea for the exhibition arose from Rachel's admiration of…

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God's Grace and the Believer's Responsibility

5M ago

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Pastor Brad points to our hope in God's judgment as described by Peter in this text

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Restoring the Relationship With the Land, with Luna Amanita from The Wash House Garden 50:00

5M ago50:00

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In this episode, Fay meets Luna Amanita, co-director of the Wash House Garden - a groundbreaking community enterprise rejuvenating the land behind the historic Parkhead Wash House. The garden, once a local focal point, continues to prioritise community, seamlessly weaving together the well-being of both people and the environment, cultivating endur…

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The Patience of our Loving and Gracious God, part 1

5M ago

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Pastor Brad Talley introduces the themes of 2 Peter 3 by connecting with Peter's other letter and the OT references to God's love and justice in the text.

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A Place for Stories with Bash Khan 1:01:52

5M ago1:01:52

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Filmmaker and visual artist, Bash Khan has been working across Glasgow for over 15 years. Growing up in the city he developed a love for the buildings surrounding him, but more importantly he developed a love for the people and communities that used these spaces. In this episode, Bash talks to Niall and Fay about how he came to be interested in pho…

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Freedom is Only Found in Jesus

6M ago

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Pastor Brad elaborates on the false teachers that Peter describes and how we might respond to false teachers today.

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Voices of Experience: Women in Architecture 53:05

6M ago53:05

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If Glasgow’s Walls Could Talk, what would they say about the female architects that have worked in the industry in the city? This is something that Jude Barber, Nicola McLachlan and Suzanne Ewing have been focussing on since establishing Voices of Experience. After noticing how male dominated the industry is they worked to start pairing younger fem…

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The Foolishness of Despising Proper Authority

6M ago

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Pastor Brad unpacks the ways that 'despising authority' manifests, as demonstrated in the text of 2 Peter chapter 2.

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Empower Women for Change: Navigating Glasgow as New Scots with Layla Sadr Hashemi and Ume Chauhdry 45:22

6M ago45:22

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In today's episode, Fay introduces Layla Sadr Hashemi and Ume Chauhdry, who share their experiences with the project Thistles and Dandelions, designed to connect ethnic minority women with Glasgow’s cultural heritage. This initiative by Empower Women for Change has been transformative, fostering a sense of belonging among participants. Layla, origi…

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The Destructive Nature of False Teaching

6M ago

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In the next chapter of 2 Peter, Pastor Brad preaches on the importance of identifying and avoiding false teaching in the local church

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Rediscovering Mackintosh: A Decade After the Glasgow School of Art Fire, with Dr Robyne Calvert 56:19

6M ago56:19

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This episode promises a heartfelt and insightful exploration of Glasgow’s architectural heritage and the enduring legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh as Niall welcomes cultural historian Dr Robyne Calvert, a leading expert on Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald. Robyne shares her journey to Glasgow in 2007, inspired by Mackintosh's wor…

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How Firm a Foundation

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Continuing in 2 Peter, Pastor Brad explains the importance of the Word of God as a foundation during difficult times.

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The Tenementals: A History of Glasgow In Song with Professor David Archibald 55:32

6M ago55:32

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Can a band tell the history of a city? And if so, what would that look and sound like? That’s what Professor David Archibald and his band, The Tenementals, are setting out to do. In this episode David, a Professor of Film & TV at the University of Glasgow, discusses with Niall and Fay the innovative project which aims to make and tell history throu…

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Dirty Broken Bones, Clean New Hearts

6M ago

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Bert Wallace, one of GCC's Elders, preaches from Psalm 51

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Glasgow’s Gaelic Place-names with Dr Alasdair Whyte 59:26

7M ago59:26

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In episode two, Dr Alasdair Whyte, a Gaelic singer, writer, and Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow, joins Fay to explore the medieval Gaelic roots of Glasgow through its place-names. Alasdair's research takes us into parts of Glasgow where Gaelic was spoken a thousand years ago. In this green landscape where cattle grazed, we even catch a…

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"Voices from Gettysburg" with Allen Guelzo 57:51

7M ago57:51

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Gathering a treasure trove of powerful, rare, and haunting original documents, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning historian Allen C. Guelzo presents a uniquely readable and intimate oral history of the Civil War's turning point. We hear from a Union staff officer, a Confederate amputee, artilleryman, a sympathetic Northern woman, a…

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Gospel, Grace, Giving

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Elders Scott Culbreth and Jim McLaughlin take time to examine the biblical principle of giving, focusing on financial giving but with a view toward giving as a response to the gospel.

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Hidden Stories of Glasgow Central Station with Jackie Ogilvie 1:18:45

7M ago1:18:45

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How often do you rush through Glasgow Central Station without a second glance? Never again! Join us on a live, on-location tour with guide Jackie Ogilvie. Discover the station's fascinating history, hidden architectural details and a behind-the-scenes look at the successful Glasgow Central Station tours. Plus, learn about Jackie's exciting museum p…

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If Glasgow's Walls Could Talk Series 3 teaser 0:15

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Get Ready to Hear Glasgow's Secrets! Series 3 of If Glasgow's Walls Could Talk Arrives 27th June! We're thrilled to announce the return of If Glasgow's Walls Could Talk for a brand new series, premiering on 27th June, 2024. This series digs deeper, unearthing the wealth of human history built into the city, often giving voice to people whose story …

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Pursue Holiness

7M ago

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Pastor Brad continues the series in 2 Peter, focusing on the call to holiness and its purpose in the life of a believer.

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Partakers of the Divine Nature

7M ago

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Pastor Brad begins the sermon series in 2 Peter, starting with the way Peter identifies the recipients of his letter.

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Process Privately, Praise Publicly

7M ago

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Pastor Brad encourages testimony to God's goodness while sharing Asaph's perspective from Psalm 73.

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"Pennsylvania Government and Politics" with Thomas Baldino and Paula Duda Holoviak 57:18

7M ago57:18

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This book provides a comprehensive examination of the Keystone State's formal and informal political institutions and players, past and present, and elucidates the place each holds in governing the commonwealth today. Covering a period of more than three hundred years, this volume presents a clear and succinct overview of the commonwealth's politic…

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A Sovereign and Faithful God, and His Faithful People

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To conclude the series in Daniel, Pastor Brad reminds that the ultimate victory is God's, for His glory and the good of His people.

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