Calvary Life Podcast

Why is Eric so sore? Did Matt fall into a Mother's Day "Admiral Ackbar?" How much for a doctorate cap and gown? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Doan Graduates (7:25), CorePower (15:11), Mother's Day (19:11), Sunday Sermon (27:30), Emails (55:48) and Technical Difficulties (01:01:24).

How can Matt fit a three point sermon in a dinner prayer? Why does Eric drink hot water now? What is it like to ride in a helicopter? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: The Boys are Back in Town (1:52), Travel Itinerary (4:02), Katmandu (8:58), Walking with Sherpas (13:41), Faith in the Mountains (25:04), Hikes and Helicopters (38:18), Finalizing Luke (47:55), Sunday Sermon (53:15) and Emails (01:07:12).

What statistics did Matt calculate about our study of Luke? How does Tim Nellis needle Eric? What size font are the seatback bibles? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Samuel Doan Updates (01:11), Eric's Busy Season (6:11), Baptisms and Benedictions (17:28), Summer Olympics (33:04), Sunday Sermon (43:39), The Calvary Way (48:52), Emails (01:07:23) and Bonus Time (01:10:05)

How did Matt celebrate Marie's birthday? Does Eric care which day lawns get mowed? Where did the Wellington building go? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Marie's Weekend (01:45), Road Rules (3:20), Mount Baldy Friends (13:07), Formula 1 (20:47), Sunday Sermon (29:43), and Easter Week (58:10)

Will Matt steal and read your journal? Why is Eric struggling to walk? Will "vodcast" kill the podcast star? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Mount Baldy Hike (04:43), Matt's Weekend (15:08), Talking to Strangers (19:09), Sunday Sermon (24:12), and Emails (57:50)

Can Matt spot a professional surfer? Will Eric ascend Everest? What took so long for a new pod? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Doans in Hawaii (04:02), Reach Week (10:41), Eric in Greece (12:29), Travel Do's and Dont's (32:12), Sunday Sermons (40:16), and Emails (45:50)

Did Matt choose family over footballl? How much time can Eric spend at REI? What's "Molinism" and are we free to believe it? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Eric's HS BFF Sam Darnold (02:09), Super Valentine's Day 2027 (06:53), Matt's Houston Journey (08:26), Hiking with Teddy (14:05), Sunday Sermon (18:42), and Emails (39:51)

Will Eric run for superintendent? Can someone help Matt with his scheduling? Why it's dangerous to record the pod after a 3 hour meeting? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Matlock It (06:27), Eric's Everest Opportunity (10:06), Sunday Sermon (16:35), Farside (30:37), Sunday Sneak Peak (40:32), and Emails (45:00)

Will Matt commit to running, even if it's raining? How does Eric reheat his pizza? What was the deal with the lights in the Worship Center? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Michael's 50th (03:27), Pizza (05:54), Eric's Health (08:21), Sunday Sermon (18:39), Skiing (24:26), Worship All-Stars (48:00), and Emails (52:06)

Where did Matt actually stay over New Year's Eve? What made Eric cry this week? How can there be five "solae"?  In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Matt's New Year (04:19), Eric's New Year (07:36), 2026 Plans (12:25), First Love (18:32), Holy Word (29:34), Fairhaven (45:32), and Emails (47:16)

How was Eric and Matt's 2025? What are some of our favorites throughout the year? What are some bold predictions for 2026?  In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: The Duel (05:42), Donkey Rebuke (08:51), Thx Bro (10:35), Best Emails (11:15), Best Podcasts (14:57), Best Movies (24:25), Best Sermons (33:20), Best Coffee/Non-Chain Restaurant (37:18), Best Ministry Tool (45:48), Best Books (56:46), Best Meals (01:00:07), Best Audience Moment (01:04:41), Best TV Shows (01:13:15), Best Volunteer Stories (01:17:58) and Predictions (01:22:26)

Where do you get stocking stuffers? Who cuts See's Candy? How do you dispose of an old Christmas tree? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: PU at BU Chapel (0:45), Dr. Doan (12:59), Christmas Shopping (23:39), Fantasy American Football (32:43), Joy Sunday (36:42) and Emails (01:02:42)

What's it like being an only child? How do you cook french fries? Will there be an ice rink at the next Christmas Tree Lighting? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Breakfast Cereals (3:17), Toys for Christmas (7:49), Christmas Tree Lighting (11:57), Wakeling House Lights (18:13), Food Adventures (21:33), Doan Walk (26:06), Peace (29:16) and Emails (01:05:29)

What is the Star of Bethlehem? How many times did Matt visit the supermarket? Is Eric uncomfortable with social proximity? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Advent (2:07), Thanksgiving (7:41), Christmas Lights (14:59), Sunday (26:41), Baptisms (35:05), and Emails (39:17)

Why doesn't Eric cook for Thanksgiving? Does Matt hate dogs? Who's the real life Grinch?  In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Thanksgiving Traditions (0:50), Father of the Bride (5:36), Reach Weekend (7:51), Going to the Beach (9:25), Baptism (20:52), Sunday Sermon (30:17), Ten2 Project (48:24) and Emails (52:22)

Is it too soon for Christmas festivities? What to do during this stormy weather? How does Eric cook chicken (rooster)? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Christmas Music (1:12), Coffee (5:52), Eric the Homemaker (9:28), Modes of Communion (16:37), Sunday Sermon (26:30), Rooster Issue (36:57) and Emails (49:27)

How was the "Big Birthday" celebration? Who takes the best notes? What is God's giant story?  In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Note Taking (2:46), LTN (6:04), Sunday Sermon (12:48), 4 Cups (18:08), 4 Views (28:29), Communion Q's (53:51), Love Feast (01:20:32) and Emails (01:25:49)

How did Matt lose a bet? Does Eric spam people for gift cards? What's your most impactful Christian themed movie? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Wakeling News (2:26), Spam (14:24), Protein Coffee (16:52), Sunday Sermon (23:19), Passover (27:37), Movies (42:36) and Emails (49:20)

What subscriptions do you have? Where to get your Christmas card photo taken? What would you say to the world? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Oak Glen (3:43), Teddy is "Half the man he used to be" (7:57), CCS 50th Anniversary (12:34), Sunday Sermon (15:55), Eric's Ezekiel Calling (48:03) and Emails (54:34)

How does Eric style his hair? Where to go for National Taco Tuesday? What Bible character would you have a meal with?   In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Matt & Eric Halftime Show (2:54), Holiday Decor (9:32), Sunday Talk (12:47), Trapeze Artists (32:26), Emails (39:48)

What are people saying about the pod? Will there ever be a “Luke Reading” video? What does "non-denominational" and "kingdom language" mean? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Pod Commentary (2:18), Weekend Review (4:43), Sunday Sermon (17:15), Peoples Robes (38:08), Email (53:05)

Where have we been? How did Eric spend his time without Bea? When do you leave a wedding? What side of the bed do you sleep on?  In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Eric Updates (4:27), Home Alone (11:15), Wedding Exits (15:11), State of the Nation (19:13), God or the Government? (30:08), Emails (38:02), Podcast BTS (59:58)

Why is Eric so sick? What exciting things are happening at Calvary? How is Matt celebrating his birthday? What are some discipleship series highlights?  In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Teddy Training (1:41), Eric Wellness Check (6:34), The Calvary Buzz (12:20), Discipleship Series (15:31), Grumpy Old Men (24:22), Matt's 50th (33:28), Food Cravings (36:28)

What are we reading? How was your summer? Who's going to lose the most weight? How and why we disciple others? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: What We're Reading (5:40), Tree Talk (7:43), Matt's Summer Review (11:07), Eric's Summer Review (15:41), Discipleship Sermon (24:45), Weight Loss Wager (33:20), Emails (40:42)

Is Eric a donkey? Can Matt speak Greek? Who even goes to the movies? What does the Bible say about swear words? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: Donkey Talk (3:15), Sunday Sermon (6:12), Hume and the Youth (18:15), Going to the Movies (22:33), 50 States (27:55), Triathlons (31:51), emails (37:37)

How was George Wakeling's Celebration of Life? Are riding roller coasters and bikes at this age worth it? How can we practice dependence through prayer?   In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected].   TIMESTAMPS: BTS (4:41), George Wakeling Celebration of Life (6:38), Roller Coasters and Bikes (18:42), Sunday Sermon (25:18), Prayer Practice (37:30), Emails (42:09)

How Should Christians Respond to the News in Iran? How should we expect our church leaders to respond? How can we use our authority in Christ to pray for others? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Missiles in Iran? (23:40), Demanding Church Leaders to Respond to World Events? (32:46), Sunday’s Sermon (47:12), Using Authoritative Prayers (57:17)

Why was Eric in Europe? What’s getting in the way of Matt’s Numbers Six blessing? What stood out in the recent sermon series on Luke 18? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Eric why in Europe (3:26), Matt’s Numbers Six Blessing Block (15:06), Eric’s Dad (22:30), Luke 18 (44:19), Emails (52:15)

What’s The Guy’s First Memory? Why Does Matt Keep Losing His Mugs? Why Is The Gospel Something We Receive, Not Something We Earn? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Matt Losing Coffee Mugs (2:20), Matt: The Hollywood Actor (5:44), Sunday’s Sermon (16:34), First memory? (27:06), The Gospel is received, not achieved? (34:01), Emails (40:28)

What’s new with the guys? What kind of leader does God want us to be? How do we talk with people who see baptism differently? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Personal Updates (1:18), Fantasy Football Weight Loss Challenge (12:15), Sunday’s Sermon (18:23), Infant Baptism vs Believers Baptism (28:04), Selfish Prayers? (41:15), Emails (45:19)

Who Won The Duel? Why Doesn’t Matt Like Honda Civics? What’s Matt’s Ethical Dilemma? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: The Duel (2:37), Matt’s Ethical Dilemma (29:57), Sunday’s Sermon (36:57), Honda Civic (45:09), Emails (58:14)

Why are some Bible verses missing in the Bible? Are people still possessed by demons today? When is this “duel” happening? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Pastoral Updates (1:15), Sunday’s Sermon (24:13), Bible Verse Missing? 36:25, Emails (47:00), Demons (56:18)

When is the Podcast Duel happening? Why is having a Prayer Watchlist helpful? How can we respond to Reach Week? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Pastoral Updates (1:03), Reach Week (24:36), Jason’s Prayer Watchlist (37:04), Reach Week (40:10), The Duel (46:48)

Why isn’t there a sunrise service on Easter this year? How should we respond when Jesus heals us? When is the Listener duel match? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Pastoral Updates (0:35), Emails (8:01), No Sunrise Service? (11:31), Sunday’s Sermon (17:59), The Duel (43:57)

Can Christians believe in ghosts or aliens? What happened during the service that left Eric feeling stressed? And why are podcast listeners challenging each other? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Sunday’s Sermon (14:57), Eric’s Close Call During Service (24:34), Ghosts or Aliens? (29:01), Email Challenge (34:46)

Why do rebukes often backfire? How’s Eric’s triathlon training going? What sparked a listener’s email challenge? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Eric’s Triathlon Training (2:07), Sunday’s Sermon (26:09), Why Do Rebukes Often Fail? (35:45), Emails (49:55)

Where’s the best food in Orange County? Did Matt get in trouble with his wife over a comment in his sermon? Where do we go right after we die? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Catching Up (1:18), Best Food in OC? (9:55), Sunday’s Sermon (13:44), Did Matt Get in Trouble with His Wife? (26:12), Where Do We Go Immediately After We Die? (37:35), Emails (57:04)

What are some good places to eat in Tustin? What did the guys do in Houston? What did the guy think of the Super Bowl? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Tustin Food scene (3:58), Houston Trip (10:30), Sunday’s Sermon (23:44), Super Bowl game (36:45), Emails (43:56)

What’s the guy’s Sunday morning routine before preaching? Did Matt get scammed? What’s new with the guys? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Updates from the Guys (4:14), Sunday Morning Routine (14:30), Sunday’s Sermon (20:41), Matt got scammed? (28:29)

Is "fairness" a kingdom value? What was the experience like at our recent Mexico housebuilding trip? What is humble orthodoxy? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Mexico Housebuilding Trip (4:59), Luke 15 Sermons (19:53), Is Fairness a Kingdom Value? (32:28), Humble Orthodoxy? (49:07)

Why is Matt avoiding playing pickleball with Eric? What did Matt leave out of his recent sermon? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: California Fires (1:16), Why Doan Doesn’t Like Pickleball? (11:05), First Love Sermon (21:36), Sunday’s Sermon (35:37), Emails (57:08)

What are the guys’ favorite books from the past year? What about their favorite restaurants? And their favorite Calvary stories? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Favorite Books (18:39), Favorite Restaurants (40:05), Favorite Calvary Stories (1:00:12), Favorite TV Shows/Movies (1:20:51)

This guide is designed to help you open to the Lord and embrace the Christmas season with purpose and intention. May it stir your heart's affection and mind's attention toward the coming of Jesus, our Messiah. Each week there is content and prayers to help you further engage with our Christmas series, "He Shall Be Called." The prayer guide is organized into the 5 weeks of December, each highlighting one of the 5 names of Jesus, the Messiah, that embody His nature and character.

This guide is designed to help you open to the Lord and embrace the Christmas season with purpose and intention. May it stir your heart's affection and mind's attention toward the coming of Jesus, our Messiah. Each week there is content and prayers to help you further engage with our Christmas series, "He Shall Be Called." The prayer guide is organized into the 5 weeks of December, each highlighting one of the 5 names of Jesus, the Messiah, that embody His nature and character.

What is Matt’s confession? Why might Eric have fewer Christmas lights next year? What’s Eric’s new dog like? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Updates from the Guys (2:04), Eric’s Christmas Light Dilemma (11:34), Matt’s Confession (25:25), Sunday’s Sermon Recap (28:30), Emails (53:06)

This guide is designed to help you open to the Lord and embrace the Christmas season with purpose and intention. May it stir your heart's affection and mind's attention toward the coming of Jesus, our Messiah. Each week there is content and prayers to help you further engage with our Christmas series, "He Shall Be Called." The prayer guide is organized into the 5 weeks of December, each highlighting one of the 5 names of Jesus, the Messiah, that embody His nature and character.

This guide is designed to help you open to the Lord and embrace the Christmas season with purpose and intention. May it stir your heart's affection and mind's attention toward the coming of Jesus, our Messiah. Each week there is content and prayers to help you further engage with our Christmas series, "He Shall Be Called." The prayer guide is organized into the 5 weeks of December, each highlighting one of the 5 names of Jesus, the Messiah, that embody His nature and character.

This guide is designed to help you open to the Lord and embrace the Christmas season with purpose and intention. May it stir your heart's affection and mind's attention toward the coming of Jesus, our Messiah. Each week there is content and prayers to help you further engage with our Christmas series, "He Shall Be Called." The prayer guide is organized into the 5 weeks of December, each highlighting one of the 5 names of Jesus, the Messiah, that embody His nature and character.

Does having a bread server instantly make a restaurant fancy? What was Matt doing at the airport at 3 a.m.? Where’s the line between boldness and faithfulness? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Thanksgiving Week (0:35), Matt’s Airport Adventure (7:49), Sunday’s Sermon (15:39), Fancy Bread (28:02), Emails (48:18)

Why is it significant to respond during worship? What’s Eric’s new dog like? What was something Eric didn't share in his recent sermon? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS: Pastoral Updates (1:10), Eric’s New Dog (21:39), Sunday’s Sermon (26:00), Why Responding in Worship Matters (39:41), Emails (52:56)