Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for Calvary Church in Clearwater, Florida. The episodes in this podcast include the messages and sermon series from our Sunday worship services. Listen to Pastor Willy Rice and other guest speakers as they share spiritual truths from the Bible on how to grow in your relationship with God and find real meaning in life. For more information about Calvary Church, please visit us online at Calvary.us.
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The Fade podcast interviews artists and creators involved with and in preparation for the 2025 Fade To Black Arts Festival to be held in June 2025 in Houston, TX. Join us for entertaining and informative conversations with creatives from Houston and beyond as we prepare for one of the biggest events to come in 2025! Let's fade it forward!! For more information about the festival, visit fadetoblackfest.com. #thefadepod #ftbaf #fadingitforward #FTBFEST2025
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The Center for Baptist Leadership podcast aims to cultivate courageous and biblical Baptist leadership for 21st-century America. Our mission is to revitalize the Southern Baptist Convention from within, defend it from those who seek its destruction, and serve as a better Baptist voice in the public square. Learn more at www.centerforbaptistleadership.org.
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The Fade - Episode 19: Jason & Willie Dirden (The REMIX)
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Send us a text On this Throwback Thursday, we’re taking it back to one of our classic early episodes—Episode Three—featuring the dynamic father-and-son duo, Jason and Willie Dirden. Tune in as they share insights from their collaboration with The Ensemble Theatre on *The Piano Lesson* and dive into their exciting journeys in acting and directing. F…
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Presidential Debate Reaction (ft. Dusty Deevers)
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In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Dusty Deevers, Oklahoma State Senator & Pastor for Grace Reformed Baptist Church of Elgin, to react to last night's Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. #DustyDeevers #Reaction #PresidentialDebate #DonaldTrump #KamalaHarris #Election #2024 Dusty Deevers is a …
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A Gospel Journey Part 3 - Paul in Philippi
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Episode 18 - Tene A. Carter & Angela Rice
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Send us a text This episode, host, Brandon Morgan is joined by Children’s Festival and activities Division Leads for the 2025 Fade To Black Arts Festival, Tene A. Carter and Angela Rice. These talented and purpose-filled leaders discuss their charge for the 2025 Fade To Black Arts Festival and their respective careers. Don’t miss this spectacular i…
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Changes, Transitions, and Life's Journey // Ricecast
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A Gospel Journey Part 1 - Changing Direction
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Send us a text This episode's guest, trailblazing journalist and playwright, Fernando Dovalina. Fernando joins us to discuss his groundbreaking journalism career, his journey as a playwright and his loyal support of The Fade To Black festivals. Join us for this compelling conversation with this committed artist! Catch the video premiere of new epis…
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Look What God Has Done Part 2 - Stephen Rice
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Look What God Has Done Part 1 - 20 Years Ago at Calvary
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Raise The Standard Part 12 - Refining Fire
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Send us a text In this mini-episode (a light Fade) we sat down with multi-hyphenated artists, Thomas Meloncon, Curtis Von and Errol Anthony Wilks to discuss the state of black theatre. You won't want to miss this short, but topical discussion. Catch a Light FADE!! Catch the video premiere of new episodes on Wednesdays at 7PM here: https://youtube.c…
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Raise The Standard Part 11 - Where is the Hope?
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Send us a text This episode's guest, ShaWanna Renee Rivon, playwright, screenwriter, actress and director. Shawanna discusses her journey as an actress, her triumphs as a playwright, her continuous growth as an artist and her involvement in the Fade To Black. Join us for this dynamic conversation with this gifted artist! Catch the video premiere of…
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Raise The Standard Part 8 - What to do When You’re Waiting for an Answer
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Send us a text This episode's guest, Jabari Collins, Board President of Shabach Enterprise, parent company of The Fade To Black Play Festival. Jabari discusses his "everyman" duties with FTB and other organizations, his career as an theatre educator, theatre's role in education, and his role in the 2025 Fade To Black Arts Festival. Join us for this…
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Raise The Standard Part 7 - No Lie Can Live Forever
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The City of Man, The City of God // Ricecast
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Today on the podcast, we discuss how Christians should relate to our nation and the tension between having a sense of national pride and acknowledging our country's mistakes. Learn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us 2024 Student Camp - https://calvary.us/student-camp Support the showBy Dr. Willy Rice
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Send us a text A brand new episode of The Fade has dropped! This episode's guest, the always busy, award winning actor, Edwin Lee Gibson! Edwin takes a break from Hulu's award winning show ,The Bear, to drop by The Fade to discuss his journey from Houston to Hollywood and all routes in between while dropping gems along the way. Join us for this ins…
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Raise The Standard Part 6 - With Liberty and Justice for All
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2024 SBC Annual Meeting Review // Ricecast
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Today on the podcast we review the happenings of the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting. What happened with the Law Amendment? Were there any updates from the Sexual Abuse Reform Task Force? What was the resolution passed about IVF? Learn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us Resolution about IVF - On the Ethical Realities of Reproductive Technologi…
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Raise The Standard Part 5 - A Man and His Mission
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Why Stephen Feinstein No Longer Trusts the SBC Platform Leadership
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In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Stephen Feinstein, Pastor of Sovereign Way Christian Church and United States Army Reserve Chaplain, to discuss Stephen's concerns with SBC Platform leadership on the issues of power, money, and biblical authority. #CenterForBaptistLeadership #SBC2024 #StephenFeinstein #Conversion …
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Raise The Standard Part 4 - Pride Goes Before a Fall
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Episode 12 - Dr. Jolie Rocke and Dr. Kiana Day Williams
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Send us a text A brand new episode of The Fade is here! This episode's guests Dr. Jolie Rocke and Dr. Kiana Day Williams. These sistas with voices discuss their musical journeys, the importance of music and voice, and their involvement in the 2025 Fade To Black Arts Festival. Join us for this captivating and funny conversation with two intellectual…
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LIVE: Center for Baptist Leadership - SBC 2024 (ft. Joshua Abbotoy)
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In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Joshua Abbotoy, Executive Director of American Reformer, to discuss the key issues before the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention in Indianapolis including the law amendment, financial transparency, voting on a new President, reforms to the ERLC, and much more. Register to attend "SBC…
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The SBC Under Attack: Megan Basham Explains How Progressive Megadonors Are Funding the Liberal Drift
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In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Megan Basham, Culture Reporter for The Daily Wire and Author of "Shepherds for Sale," to discuss her investigative research into progressive political actors and foundations which have infiltrated the Southern Baptist Convention through large financial grants to entities like the E…
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Raise The Standard Part 3 - The Unchanging Standard
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SBC Presidential Candidate Interview: Dr. David Allen
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In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Dr. David Allen, Founder of PreachingCoach, Professor and Dean at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, to discuss David's background in ministry, nomination to be SBC president, views on transparency, sexual abuse reforms, the law amendment, and his vision for course correctin…
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Today on the podcast, we discuss the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting. We tackle the following questions and more: What is the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)? How is Calvary Church affiliated? Why does it matter? What are the most pressing issues for the upcoming annual meeting? Learn more about Calvary Church at https://calva…
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SBC Presidential Candidate Interview: Jared Moore
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In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Jared Moore, Senior Pastor of Homesteads Baptist Church, to discuss Jared's background in ministry, nomination to be SBC president, his views on sexuality, gender roles, sins of the heart and those in deed, and his vision for the future of the SBC. #CenterForBaptistLeadership #SBC2…
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Send us a text A brand new episode of The Fade has dropped! This episode's guest, legendary playwright, Thomas Meloncon! Mr. Meloncon discusses his start in theater, his journey as a playwright, the theater business and his involvement with the Fade To Black Festival. Join us for this intriguing conversation with this world-renowned playwright. Cat…
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During this graduation season, we discuss transitions and the ultimate goal of parenting. Last Week's Sermon - https://www.youtube.com/live/YMEyG5VtNnA?si=692TIIo1ztphpcdF&t=1980 Learn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us 2024 VBS - https://calvary.us/vbs 2024 Student Camp - https://calvary.us/student-camp Support the show…
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Waking Up In A Woke World: Willy Rice on His Perspective Shift on Abuse Reform & Other Issues in the SBC
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In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Dr. Willy Rice, Senior Pastor of Calvary Church, to discuss his experience running for SBC president, the trials he faced and why he dropped out, and what he discovered along the way including wayward agendas that have hijacked abuse reform efforts. #CenterForBaptistLeadership #SBC…
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Raise The Standard Part 1 - The Road Back Home
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Today on the podcast we discuss the new summer sermon series, Raise The Standard, through the minor prophets. We discuss the following questions: What is a prophet? Why are they called the "minor" prophets? What was going on in the world during the time of the minor prophets? Last Week's Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/h3zdVQls_kM?si=2MDaFAgrh…
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Send us a text This episode of The Fade we are joined by director and producer, Lea Jones. Lea is a frequent contributor to The Fade to Black Festival as a director. Lea discusses her career, faith in entertainment and her involvement in the Fade To Black Arts Festival in June 2025. Join us for this enlightening conversation with this innovative cr…
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Five Reasons to Support the Law Amendment
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In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe presents five reasons Southern Baptists should support the Law Amendment at this year's convention. Read Gerred Bell's article:https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/five-reasons-to-support-the-law-amendment/ #CenterForBaptistLeadership #GerredBell #LawAmendment #SBC #SouthernBaptist #SouthernBap…
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Independent and Interdependent // Ricecast
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Today on the podcast we discuss the recent news about the United Methodist Church. Are we witnessing the death of denominationalism? Why is it important for churches to network together? Why does it seem to be so problematic? Last Week's Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/trOxq4m2oT0?si=ANRlgpmUsN8FW0_i&t=1984 Learn more about Calvary Church at h…
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The Best is Yet to Come Part 5 - How the Resurrection Changes Everything
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Why SBC Churches Deserve Financial Transparency ASAP: Rhett Burns on His 990 Amendment
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In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Rhett Burns, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, to discuss Rhett's financial transparency amendment before the Southern Baptist Convention. The amendment would require SBC entities to disclose information similar to an IRS Form 990. Rhett and William …
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Russell Moore’s Revenge, Part Two: The Convention Wide Fallout (ft. Jon Whitehead)
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In Today's exclusive part-two episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Jon Whitehead, a lifelong Southern Baptist, Attorney, and Trustee of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), to discuss the never-before-told story of Russell Moore's departure from the SBC, the fallout from his leaked le…
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The Best is Yet to Come Part 4 - Resurrection Power
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Send us a text A brand new episode of The Fade has dropped! This episode's guest, Errol Anthony Wilks. This actor, writer, director and producer joins us to discuss his journey in the arts, his knowledge of the business and his involvement in the Fade To Black Arts Festival in June 2025. Join us for this riveting dicsussion with this acting and Nav…
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Russell Moore's Revenge: The Untold Story of His Leaked Letters and ERLC Exit (ft. Jon Whitehead)
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In Today's exclusive part-one episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Jon Whitehead, a lifelong Southern Baptist, Attorney, and Trustee of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), to discuss the never-before-told story of Russell Moore's departure from the SBC. William and Jon explore Moore'…
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