Calvary Hanford Podcast

What do a cursed Roman ring that inspired Tolkien and a political trap set for Jesus have in common? Our text in this study is: Mark 12:13-17 Series: Who Do You Say That He Is? Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/whodoyousay Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: […]

You don’t have to cut and run from a toxic environment if God has called you to grow, serve, and shine right in the middle of it. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 2:12-21 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/knowkings Subscribe […]

You don’t have to cut and run from a toxic environment if God has called you to grow, serve, and shine right in the middle of it. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 2:12-21 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/knowkings Subscribe […]

Did you know a few of the “one another” commands are about what NOT to do? Series: The One Anothers Gene Pensiero Jr Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other studies through the Bible at https://calvaryhanford.com/ Welcome to our ongoing verse by verse […]

Did you know a few of the “one another” commands are about what NOT to do? Series: The One Anothers Gene Pensiero Jr Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other studies through the Bible at https://calvaryhanford.com/ Welcome to our ongoing verse by verse […]

Discover how Hannah’s song in 1 Samuel sets the theological soundtrack for the entire book, revealing a faithful God who reverses fortunes, resists the proud, and lifts the humble. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at […]

Discover how Hannah’s song in 1 Samuel sets the theological soundtrack for the entire book, revealing a faithful God who reverses fortunes, resists the proud, and lifts the humble. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at […]

From Genghis Khan’s vengeance to God’s vineyard. Let’s explore what happens when humanity rejects God’s message of peace and the mind-blowing mercy waiting for those who finally surrender to the King. Our text in this study is: Mark 12:1-12 Series: Who Do You Say That He Is? Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the […]

Forget Hollywood’s version of “losing yourself.” Hannah’s radical commitment to God shows us what it truly means to live out our divine calling. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 1:19-28 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/knowkings Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford […]

Forget Hollywood’s version of “losing yourself.” Hannah’s radical commitment to God shows us what it truly means to live out our divine calling. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 1:19-28 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/knowkings Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford […]

The chief priests, scribes, and elders ambush Jesus, hoping to discredit and destroy Him, but they weren’t ready for Jesus’ counterpunch. Our text in this study is: Mark 11:27-33 Series: Who Do You Say That He Is? Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/whodoyousay Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the […]

When everything is falling apart and society is a mess, the book of Samuel reminds us that God is still in charge and He loves to use our weakest moments as His starting point. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 1:1-18 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the […]

When everything is falling apart and society is a mess, the book of Samuel reminds us that God is still in charge and He loves to use our weakest moments as His starting point. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 1:1-18 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the […]

Discover how to find genuine rest and a joy that outweighs any circumstance by trading your late-night anxieties for the steady faithfulness of God in Psalm 4. Psalm 4 Gene Pensiero Jr Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other studies through the Bible […]

Jesus arrives in Jerusalem, this time as Savior and King riding on a donkey. Our text in this study is: Mark 11:1-11 Series: Who Do You Say That He Is? Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/whodoyousay Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, video, and […]

God isn’t running late, He’s holding the door open, and your holy hustle might just be the key to hastening His return. Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 3:8-13 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube at: […]

See why a blind beggar became the only person in the Gospel of Mark to actually “see” Jesus. Our text in this study is: Mark 10:46-52 Series: Who Do You Say That He Is? Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/whodoyousay Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com […]

Don’t end up like Harry Truman scoffing at a volcano when God’s word is already giving us the ultimate heads-up. Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 3:1-7 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read […]

Don’t end up like Harry Truman scoffing at a volcano when God’s word is already giving us the ultimate heads-up. Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 3:1-7 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read […]

James and John have a big ask for Jesus, not realizing it’s the last thing they should expect. Our text in this study is: Mark 10:32-45 Series: Who Do You Say That He Is? Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/whodoyousay Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com […]

A mystery more heart-pounding than any Sherlock Holmes novel. Easter 2026 Gene Pensiero Jr Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other studies through the Bible at https://calvaryhanford.com/ In this verse by verse Bible study of John 20:1-10, we explore the heart-pounding mystery of […]

A mystery more heart-pounding than any Sherlock Holmes novel. Easter 2026 Gene Pensiero Jr Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other studies through the Bible at https://calvaryhanford.com/ In this verse by verse Bible study of John 20:1-10, we explore the heart-pounding mystery of […]

Jesus astonishes the disciples by revealing how impossible it is for man to enter into the Kingdom of heaven on his own merit. Our text in this study is: Mark 10:23-31 Series: Who Do You Say That He Is? Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/whodoyousay Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford […]

Don’t drink the swill: How to spot the toxic “spiritual milk” trying to poison your faith. Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 2:17-22 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com […]

Red on yellow, kill a fellow: why discernment is the only thing standing between us and the venom. Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 2:10-16 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes […]

A simple way for us to show others (and remind ourselves) that we’re not just in the same place, we’re together. Series: The One Anothers Gene Pensiero Jr Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other studies through the Bible at https://calvaryhanford.com/ In this […]

A simple way for us to show others (and remind ourselves) that we’re not just in the same place, we’re together. Series: The One Anothers Gene Pensiero Jr Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other studies through the Bible at https://calvaryhanford.com/ In this […]

He was the best player on the field until Jesus called a play he didn’t like. Our text in this study is: Mark 10:17-22 Series: Who Do You Say That He Is? Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/whodoyousay Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, […]

Jesus encourages the believers in Philadelphia to continue going through the doors of ministry He has opened. Our text in this study is: Revelation 3:7-13 Pastor Gene Pensiero Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other studies through the Bible at https://calvaryhanford.com/ Door-To-Door Savior […]

Let’s talk about Iran. It’s ancient biblical name was Persia. Its southwestern region is Elam. If you’re even a little familiar with Bible prophecy, you know Scripture predicts that in the last days a coalition of nations will invade Israel. Iran is specifically listed among them. A less discussed prophecy can be found in the […]

The disciples were obsessed with status and gatekeeping, but Jesus reminded us that greatness in His eyes looks a lot more like a child in His arms than a high-achiever on a resume. Our text in this study is: Mark 10:13-16 Series: Who Do You Say That He Is? Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest […]

Judgment is inevitable but not inescapable: how Peter’s historic examples prove that God knows exactly how to rescue His people. Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 2:4-10 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read […]

Judgment is inevitable but not inescapable: how Peter’s historic examples prove that God knows exactly how to rescue His people. Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 2:4-10 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read […]

Beyond the Technicalities: Trading a Hard Heart for God’s High Ideal in Marriage Our text in this study is: Mark 10:1-12 Series: Who Do You Say That He Is? Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/whodoyousay Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, video, and text […]

Don’t be ‘merchandise’: 2 Peter 2’s timeless warning against the teachers who fleece the flock and deny the Master. Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 2:1-3 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the […]

Don’t be ‘merchandise’: 2 Peter 2’s timeless warning against the teachers who fleece the flock and deny the Master. Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 2:1-3 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the […]

From the “Great Imposter” to the Great Eyewitness: How to spot spiritual phonies and anchor your life in the unshakable reliability of Scripture. Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 1:16-21 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube […]

From the “Great Imposter” to the Great Eyewitness: How to spot spiritual phonies and anchor your life in the unshakable reliability of Scripture. Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 1:16-21 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube […]

Kindness starts with God and continues with me! Series: The One Anothers Gene Pensiero Jr Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other studies through the Bible at https://calvaryhanford.com/ The “one anothers” are given to us so we can build churches full of love, […]

Kindness starts with God and continues with me! Series: The One Anothers Gene Pensiero Jr Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other studies through the Bible at https://calvaryhanford.com/ The “one anothers” are given to us so we can build churches full of love, […]

Better to Enter Maimed: Deciphering the most terrifying metaphors Jesus ever used to protect the “little ones.” Our text in this study is: Mark 9:42-50 Series: Who Do You Say That He Is? Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/whodoyousay Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find […]

Jesus notifies the believers in Sardis that they are dead. Our text in this study is: Revelation 3:1-6 Pastor Gene Pensiero Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other studies through the Bible at https://calvaryhanford.com/ In this verse-by-verse Bible study of Revelation 3:1-6, we […]

I’m going to introduce us to a map of North America. It is an old map, but it is contemporary as well. It’s the Technate Map of America. Pastor Gene Pensiero Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other prophecy updates at: https://calvaryhanford.com/prophecy Read along with us at https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Follow us on YouTube at […]

While the world argues over who is greatest, Jesus reveals that a simple cup of water can hold the weight of an eternal gold medal. Our text in this study is: Mark 9:38-41 Series: Who Do You Say That He Is? Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/whodoyousay Subscribe on YouTube […]

We’ve forgotten 82% of our trigonometry, but are we also letting the most vital truths of our faith atrophy? Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 1:12-15 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the […]

We’ve forgotten 82% of our trigonometry, but are we also letting the most vital truths of our faith atrophy? Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 1:12-15 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the […]

Why the disciples were arguing about gold medals while Jesus was talking about the Cross—and what it means for us today. Our text in this study is: Mark 9:30-37 Series: Who Do You Say That He Is? Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/whodoyousay Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the […]

Your Final Score in Eternity: Is Your Faith Earning a “Rich Welcome” or Just Barely Crossing the Line? Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 1:10-11 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes […]

Your Final Score in Eternity: Is Your Faith Earning a “Rich Welcome” or Just Barely Crossing the Line? Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 1:10-11 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes […]

An eGFR for the soul: evaluating the vital markers of a Christian life that is actually moving forward. Our text in this study is: 2 Peter 1:5-9 Series: Peace Of Remind: A Study Through 2 Peter Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/peaceofremind Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes […]