Brewing with Jim
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Brewing with Jim is a society podcast hosted by Capistrano Valley Christian Schools. It has 127 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.
Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the time to Brew on life’s questions with Jim.The show is hosted by Jim Brewington. Jim is a pastor and teacher and has served in these roles for the past 45 years. He has worked in small churches and mega-churches primarily as a teacher serving both the hearing and deaf populations. He has been an interpreter for American sign language for 30 years and is an author. He has his bachelor's in psychology and criminology and his master's in theology. He has mentored many members of the church and students. He has served CVCS since 2020 and taught high school students for 12 years.CVCS is a col
society ·en-US ·127 episodes
127 – Why did God create us in the first place?
126 – Should Christians avoid stories with magic, witchcraft, etc.?
125 – How do you keep friendships alive after high school?
124 – Is it okay for Christians to get cremated?
123 – How do you explain the "problem of evil?"
122 – How do I stop obsessing over my grades?
121 – What should I do if I don't like my friend's other friends?
120 – Can Christians believe in karma?
119 – How long should people date (and how old should you be) before getting married?
118 – If non-Christians can be good people, why do we need Christian morality?
117 – Should students use AI for their schoolwork?
116 – Is it true that "everything happens for a reason?"
115 – In church, what's the difference between teaching and indoctrination?
114 – Is it okay to only go to church on holidays like Christmas and Easter?
113 – Should parents monitor or control their kids' cell phones?
112 – Can Christians use personality tests (like the Enneagram)?
111 – Is it a bad idea to date or marry a non-Christian?
110 – How would you answer the criticism that the church is full of hypocrites?
109 – Can pastors ever use AI when writing their sermons?
108 – How do I break a cycle of repeating the same sin over and over?
107 – Are there ways I can build my self-confidence?
106 – Does it matter if my job feels like "a calling" or not?
105 – How can I stop procrastinating?
104 – Should Christians avoid celebrating Halloween?
103 – Is it bad to think about my biggest regrets in life?
102 – Do my grades actually matter?
101 – How can God forgive even the worst imaginable sins?
100 – How do you set rules for your children without being too strict?
99 – Are any lies ever justified?
98 – Should Christians ever participate in "hustle culture?"
97 – How do I stop comparing myself to other people?
96 – What do I do if my prayers feel "scripted?"
95 – How long should I wait to ask someone for their forgiveness?
94 – How do I stop overthinking everything in life?
93 – When should I tell another Christian that I feel judged by them?
92 – Is it normal to grow distant from my parents as an adult?
91 – How do I make friends as an adult?
90 – Is it okay if I disagree with some of my pastor's teachings?
89 – How important is one's reputation?
88 – Does God really give people trials in life to test their faith?
87 – How do I deal with a difficult boss?
86 – How do pastors set boundaries while still fulfilling their duties?
85 – Why is school so boring?
84 – Is it bad to go to church just because other people want me to?
83 – Do I have to go to college?
82 – Can I love my enemies without having to be around them?
81 – How do you break bad habits?
80 – At what point should a pastor tell a person to talk to a psychologist?
79 – How do you balance work life and home life?
78 – What are the keys to making good decisions in life?
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