Calvary Callback

This week, Brian and Kyle discuss sincere and insincere questions, Kyle's father's influence on his faith journey, burning questions of new believers, and the opportunity of baptism.

On this episode, Brian and Kyle discuss the philosophy of worship services for believers and non-believers, the judgement of God, how Jesus's weeping informs our understanding of his character, and political engagement as a Christian.

This week, Brian and Kyle discuss finally getting to teal (!), the differences between the gospels, the enduring nature of the Westminster Catechism, and the tension between humility and assurance.

Brian and Kyle discuss Calvary's Missions Family Night, Why suffering for other people is worth it, a theology of the body, the concept of "senders" and "goers," and how to determine where God may be calling you into missions work.

We discuss the parable of the minas, along with the nature of God as a judge, how to use our resources to honor God, the differences between rejectors, investors, and wasters, and the tension of serving faithfully without trying to ...

We discuss Zaccheus, how to handle bible stories that feel like they are "for kids," the relationship between wealth and faith, what role we play in God's seeking, good stewardship, and more.

Discuss memories of 9/11 and how it shaped faith life in America, the sobering reality of being a "blind beggar," a more nuanced understanding of mercy, and how to read the gospels well

We discuss what it means to be an ambassador for Jesus, the difference between simply knowing about Christ and being in Christ, the purpose of prayer, and sin that does (and does not) lead to death.

We discuss the purpose of prayer, what we sometimes get wrong about prayer, the joy of unfettered access to God through prayer, and marriage advice for those looking for "the one."

Brian and Kyle discuss the nuances of middle school social life, facts that support belief, why it's okay to disagree with really smart theologians sometimes, and what it means to "have the Son."

Host Brian Martin interviews guest Josh Laack about the positive influence of his wife, the kind of belief that leads to salvation, the relationship between obedience and effort, and how obedience to the Word makes our lives better.

This week, host Brian Martin speaks with Steve Ansell about the definition of love, the difference between love and agreement, the role of the Holy Spirit in loving others well, and more.

James and John discuss judgment, Satan, and how knowing God’s love displaces our fear of them both.

Brian and Jamie discuss the Trinity, what God was doing before creation, the Holy Spirit, and why Jamie believes Jesus is, in fact, God.

Host Brian Martin and guest Jason O'Grady discuss medical missions, the definition of love, the difference between being a fan and a follower of Jesus, the impact of worship music on our lives, and how God's pursuit shows his love.

Brian and Kyle discuss Unitarian Universalism, the definition of doctrine, the lie of there being "many paths to God," and how to become more practically discerning.

What do we do when we find our hearts are resistant to obeying God’s commands? How can we be transformed from having a hard heart to delighting in God’s word? Is there a connection between heart-resistance and being fully confident ...

Brian interviews Josh as they discuss love and sacrifice, caring for the church, how Jesus is the standard of love, and what laying down our lives really means.

Discuss David’s prolific walking hobby, his deep history at Calvary, the definition of love and why it’s so hard to love others well, and some encouragement regarding walking with Jesus for the long haul.

As we grow in Christ our relationship with sin changes. True Christians don’t live lives marked by continual, habitual unrepentant sin - they seek to combat it through the power of the Holy Spirit.

We discuss topics including why the worldly definition of "child of God" is unhelpful and how to think of God as Father if your relationship with your own father is difficult.

This week, Brian and Kyle discuss why the Bible is still relevant and true today, the deceit of false teachers, the nuanced truth about anointing, and...pickles?

Brian interviews freshly-installed pastor James Lowe. They discuss British accents, how fatherhood impacts the understanding of scripture, and how to improve one's discernment about true and false teaching.

How do we enjoy the good gifts God has given us without slipping into an idolatrous love of worldly things? How do we discern the will of God for our lives, and how does doing the will of God combat ...