Deep Dive

In this episode, Brad and Paul discuss one of the topics of our current Social Engagement classes, Politics. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

In this episode, Brad and Paul discuss the the heartbeat behind one of our current classes, and talk about what was covered in the first week. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

In this episode of the Deep Dive, Calvary's Worship Leader, Caleb Carlson, joins Brad to deep dive how we look at worship, and explore the song "Worthy and Wonderful" If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

In this episode of the Deep Dive, Calvary's Worship Leader, Caleb Carlson, joins Dan to deep dive how we look at worship, and explore the song "Thank You Jesus for the Blood" If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

In this episode, Brad and Dan discuss the the heartbeat behind our recent series and examples like how that applies to the teaching team. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

An Update from Brad on the return of the Deep Dive and the plan moving forward.

This is our final installment of our series called The Church the World Needs. In this series we are looking at how the church operated in the book of Acts. In this episode, Brad and Paul, wrap up our time in Acts and hit on some take-aways. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

This is our next installment of our series called The Church the World Needs. In this series we are looking at how the church operated in the book of Acts. In this episode, Brad and Dan, discuss some of Brad's sermon and a Text Critical bit in this portion of Acts If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

This is our next installment of our series called The Church the World Needs. In this series we are looking at how the church operated in the book of Acts. In this episode, Brad and Dan, discuss Acts 18, and break down some of the journey a bit more. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

This is our next installment of our series called The Church the World Needs. In this series we are looking at how the church operated in the book of Acts. In this episode, Brad and Kyle recap Acts 16, discuss Acts 17, and touch on the value of finding Jesus in all mediums. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

This is our next installment of our series called The Church the World Needs. In this series we are looking at how the church operated in the book of Acts. In this episode, Brad and Dan discuss Acts 15, how Christian is Christian enough, and other details from the panel. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

This is our next installment of our series called The Church the World Needs. In this series we are looking at how the church operated in the book of Acts. In this episode, Brad and Dan discuss Acts 13, and other details from Brad's message. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

This is our next installment of our series called The Church the World Needs. In this series we are looking at how the church operated in the book of Acts. In this episode, Brad and Paul discuss the nuance of old testament law in a new testament world, and other details from Paul's message.  If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

This is our next installment of our series called The Church the World Needs. In this series we are looking at how the church operated in the book of Acts. In this episode, Brad and Jeff discuss what's in a name and more around Jeff's sermon.  If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

This is our next installment of our series called The Church the World Needs. In this series we are looking at how the church operated in the book of Acts. In this episode, Brad and Jeff discuss what's in a name and more around Jeff's sermon.  If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

This is our next installment of our series called The Church the World Needs. In this series we are looking at how the church operated in the book of Acts. In this episode, Brad and Jeff recap where we've been, and discuss more around Paul's sermon.  Some extra notes from Jeff: It's intriguing that the Eunuch would journey to Jerusalem specifically to worship, as Mosaic Law forbade them from entering the temple/synagogue to worship (Deut 23:1). Perhaps since he had Isaiah 53 on parchment, there is a good chance he also had Isaiah 56 as well, or had at least read it. Isaiah 56:3-5 has a promise specifically for eunuchs who hold fast and true to the commandments and will of God's covenant to receive "an everlasting name which will not be eliminated." Perhaps that is what spurred him to visit Jerusalem for worship in the first place. Several biblical scholars see relevance in a possible link from the Acts 8 story to the prophecies in Zephaniah 2-3 concerning Cushites, specifically the prophecy in Zephaniah 3:10. Ethiopians are the descendants of the Cushites. The city in Gaza had been destroyed and then rebuilt in a new location decades before, and the old city was known as "Desert Gaza." The specific linguistic reference in Acts 8:26 harkens back to Zephaniah and reinforces the viable prophecy connection. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

This is our second installment of our series called The Church the World Needs. In this series we are looking at how the church operated in the book of Acts. In this episode, Caleb and Paul discuss Acts 2.  If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

This is our first installment of our series called The Church the World Needs. In this series we are looking at the how the church operated in the book of Acts. In this episode, Caleb and Paul discuss the Acts, in general, as well as Acts 1 specifically.  If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

In this bonus episode of the Deep Dive, Calvary's Worship Leader, Caleb Carlson, joins Brad to deep dive the song King of Kings. It's often said that we "sing our theology." There's a reason that kids are taught things through song. God has gifted his church with songs to help us praise his name and to cultivate faith in us as we sing along with others. Check out this conversation for a bit more background on King of Kings and the impact that gospel-flow songs like this one have on the people of God as we come together to sing and worship Jesus. We hope it blesses you and allows you to sing it with even more meaning next time we gather. Lyrics   VERSE 1 In the darkness we were waiting Without hope without light Till from heaven You came running There was mercy in Your eyes To fulfil the law and prophets To a virgin came the Word From a throne of endless glory To a cradle in the dirt CHORUS Praise the Father Praise the Son Praise the Spirit three in one God of glory Majesty Praise forever to the King of Kings VERSE 2 To reveal the kingdom coming And to reconcile the lost To redeem the whole creation You did not despise the cross For even in Your suffering You saw to the other side Knowing this was our salvation Jesus for our sake You died VERSE 3 And the morning that You rose All of heaven held its breath Till that stone was moved for good For the Lamb had conquered death And the dead rose from their tombs And the angels stood in awe For the souls of all who’d come To the Father are restored VERSE 4 And the Church of Christ was born Then the Spirit lit the flame Now this gospel truth of old Shall not kneel shall not faint By His blood and in His Name In His freedom I am free For the love of Jesus Christ Who has resurrected me Words and Music by Jason Ingram, Brooke Ligertwood & Scott Ligertwood © 2019 Hillsong Music Publishing CCLI: 7127647   If there's any song or topic that you'd like to see featured in a future episode, email us at [email protected].  

This is our first installment of our series called The Songs We Seldom Sing. In this series we are looking at four different psalms and accompanying emotions (grief, guilt, anger, and betrayal). In this episode, Brad and Dan discuss the psalms, in general, as well as psalm 42 and grief.  If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

In this bonus episode of the Deep Dive, Calvary's Worship Leader, Caleb Carlson, joins Brad to deep dive the song Living Hope. It's often said that we "sing our theology." There's a reason that kids are taught things through song. God has gifted his church with songs to help us praise his name and to cultivate faith in us as we sing along with others. Check out this conversation for a bit more background on Living Hope and the impact that gospel-flow songs like this one have on the people of God as we come together to sing and worship Jesus. We hope it blesses you and allows you to sing it with even more meaning next time we gather. Lyrics   How great the chasm that lay between us How high the mountain I could not climb In desperation, I turned to heaven And spoke your name into the night Then through the darkness Your loving kindness Tore through the shadows of my soul The work is finished, the end is written Jesus Christ, my living hope   Who could imagine so great a mercy? What heart could fathom such boundless grace? The God of ages stepped down from glory To wear my sin and bear my shame The cross has spoken, I am forgiven The king of kings calls me His own Beautiful savior, I'm yours forever Jesus Christ, my living hope   Hallelujah, praise the one who set me free Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me You have broken every chain There's salvation in your name Jesus Christ, my living hope   Hallelujah, praise the one who set me free Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me You have broken every chain There's salvation in your name Jesus Christ, my living hope   Then came the morning that sealed the promise Your buried body began to breathe Out of the silence, the roaring lion Declared the grave has no claim on me   Then came the morning that sealed the promise Your buried body began to breathe Out of the silence, the roaring lion Declared the grave has no claim on me Jesus, yours is the victory, whoa!   Hallelujah, praise the one who set me free Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me You have broken every chain There's salvation in your name Jesus Christ, my living hope   Hallelujah, praise the one who set me free Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me You have broken every chain There's salvation in your name Jesus Christ, my living hope Jesus Christ, my living hope Oh God, you are my living hope   Songwriters: Brian Johnson / Phil Wickham   If there's any song or topic that you'd like to see featured in a future episode, email us at [email protected].  

This is our fourth installment of our series called The Stories Jesus Tells. In this series we are looking at five parables of Jesus and connecting their application to the vision of Calvary. Who is God leading us to be as a church? In this episode, Brad and Dan discuss three parables found in Matthew 13. The true value of something isn't what someone is willing to pay but rather what that thing will end up costing you. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

This is our third installment of our series called The Stories Jesus Tells. In this series we are looking at five parables of Jesus and connecting their application to the vision of Calvary. Who is God leading us to be as a church? In this episode, Brad and Paul discuss the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus found in Luke 16. In this discussion we talk about apologetics and historical arguments for Jesus' resurrection. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

This is our second installment of our series called The Stories Jesus Tells. In this series we are looking at five parables of Jesus and connecting their application to the vision of Calvary. Who is God leading us to be as a church? In this episode, Brad is joined by friends and coworkers Kyle Bradley and Bret Toth to discuss the Parable of the Weeds found in Matthew 13:24-30. Both Kyle and Bret have devoted great energy to their own growth and development while also encouraging others along the way. They share insights and reflections on Jesus' parable as well things God has used to grow and shape them in their own lives. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

This is our first installment of our series called The Stories Jesus Tells. In this series we are looking at five parables of Jesus and connecting their application to the vision of Calvary. Who is God leading us to be as a church? In this episode, Brad and Paul discuss the Parable of the Weeds found in Matthew 13:24-30. In Jesus' explanation he talks about weeds being burned in the fiery furnace. The topic of hell will also be discussed in next week's episode. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

In this bonus episode of the Deep Dive, Calvary's Worship Leader, Caleb Carlson, joins Brad to deep dive the song Honey in the Rock. It's often said that we "sing our theology." There's a reason that kids are taught things through song. God has gifted his church with songs to help us praise his name and to cultivate faith in us as we sing along with others. Check out this conversation for a bit more background on Honey in the Rock. We hope it blesses you and allows you to sing it with even more meaning next time we gather. Lyrics: There's honey in the rock, water in the stone Manna on the ground, no matter where I go I don't need to worry now that I know Everything I need You've got There's honey in the rock   Praying for a miracle Thirsty for the living well Only You can satisfy Sweetness at the mercy seat Now I've tasted, it's not hard to see Only You can satisfy   There's honey in the rock There's honey in the rock There's honey in the rock There's honey in the rock Yeah   Freedom whеre the Spirit is Bounty in the wildеrness You will always satisfy, yeah   There's honey in the rock, water in the stone Manna on the ground, no matter where I go I don't need to worry now that I know Everything I need You've got   There's honey in the rock, purpose in Your plan Power in the blood, healing in Your hands Started flowing when You said it is done Everything You did's enough   I keep looking, I keep finding You keep giving, keep providing I have all that I need You are all that I need I keep praying, You keep moving I keep praising, You keep proving I have all that I need You are all that I need   I keep looking, I keep finding You keep giving, keep providing I have all that I need You are all that I need I keep praying, You keep moving I keep praising, You keep proving I have all that I need You are all that I need I have all that I need You are all that I need, yeah   There's honey in the rock, water in the stone Manna on the ground, no matter where I go I don't need to worry now that I know (I know) Everything I need You've got   There's honey in the rock, purpose in Your plan Power in the blood, healing in Your hands Started flowing when You said it is done (Jesus) Jesus, who You are is enough   There's honey in the rock, ooh (There's honey in the rock, ooh) There's honey in the rock, ooh (There's honey in the rock)   Oh, how sweet, how sweet it is To trust in You Jesus Oh, how sweet, how sweet it is To trust in You Jesus Oh, how sweet, how sweet it is To trust in You Jesus   If there's any song or topic that you'd like to see featured in a future episode, email us at [email protected].  

It's been a minute! In this bonus episode of the Deep Dive, Brad and Dan talk about where we've been and what we're planning over the next couple of months. As always, keep your bibles open! If you have any questions that you'd like to see tackled in a future episode, leave a comment or shoot us an email at [email protected].

This is our third installment of our series called United Together. In this series we are looking Paul's Letter of 1 Corinthians and the question "What does it look like for the church to be united in the midst of all of the division in our world?" In this episode, Brad and Dan talk about how the church is to be united in mission, specifically through giving. As followers of Jesus we are called to give first, to give generously, and to give cheerfully. Brad and Dan look at 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 as well as some passages in 2 Corinthians as they discuss this challenging topic. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/unitedtogether. #UnitedTogetherCC

This is our second installment of our series called United Together. In this series we are looking Paul's Letter of 1 Corinthians and the question "What does it look like for the church to be united in the midst of all of the division in our world?" In this episode, Brad and Chris talk about how the church can be united even with everyone's differences. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/unitedtogether. #UnitedTogetherCC

This is our first installment of our series called United Together. In this series we are looking Paul's Letter of 1 Corinthians and the question "What does it look like for the church to be united in the midst of all of the division in our world?" In this episode, Brad and Chris provide some context for the letter as well as talk about Paul's ministry method. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/unitedtogether. #UnitedTogetherCC

This is our third and final installment of our series called Daniel Part 1. In this series we are looking at the narrative section of Daniel found in chapters 1-6. In this episode, Brad and Dan summarize the story found in chapter 6 (the famous story of Daniel in the lions' den) and discuss Daniel's faithfulness and what it looks like for Christians today to be faithful in our own lives. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/danielpart1. #DanielCC

This is our second installment of our series called Daniel Part 1. In this series we will be looking at the narrative section of Daniel found in chapters 1-6. In this episode, Brad and Dan summarize the story found in chapters 2-5 and discuss the historical background to the Book of Daniel. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/danielpart1. #DanielCC

This is the first installment of our series called Daniel Part 1. In this series we will be looking at the narrative section of Daniel found in chapters 1-6. In this episode, Brad and Dan talk about the context of the Book of Daniel and Chapter 1. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/danielpart1. #DanielCC

This is the third installment of our series called What Do I Do With My Life? In this episode, Dan and Chris talk about Ecclesiastes 4 and the question "When we don't know what to do, what should we do?" If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: https://calvary.church/whatdoido. #WhatDoIDoCC

This is the second installment of our four week series called What Do I Do With My Life? In this episode, Brad and Chris talk about Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and the question "When multiple options lay before us, how do we pick one?" Resources mentioned in this episode: The Bible Project Overview Video: Youtube | website If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/whatdoido. #WhatDoIDoCC

This is the first installment of our four week series called What Do I Do With My Life? In this episode, Brad and Chris talk about the idea that work is worship, drawing on the wisdom of the Old Testament book Ecclesiastes. In this episode they talk about: Who wrote Ecclesiastes? What is the nature of wisdom literature in the bible and how do we apply it to our lives today? How do we define "wisdom" and how is that different from "knowledge?" What is the theme of Ecclesiastes? Resources mentioned in this episode: The Bible Project Overview Video: Youtube | website Kenny (mockumentary movie about work): IMDB Link If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/whatdoido. #WhatDoIDoCC

This is the third installment of our three week series through the New Testament Letter of Jude. In This Episode Dan joins Brad to discuss the question "Why are we confident about what we read in the English translations of the bible?" In this episode they talk about: How can we be confident that the copies of the biblical text that we have today is accurate to the original copies? Why are there so many translations and how do I pick one? How can we be confident that our English translations have a high degree of accuracy? How do we use language tools when studying the bible? What are some key words in Jude ("Beloved," "Other," and "Keep") Resources mentioned in this episode: The Bible Project Overview Video: Youtube | website Truth Matters: Confident Faith in a Confusing World: Amazon Link If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/JudeOne. #JudeOneCC

This is the second installment of our three week series through the New Testament Letter of Jude. In This Episode Dan joins Brad to discuss the question "What is Scripture?" In this episode they talk about: What is the context of the NT Letter of Jude? What do we do when a writer quotes a source that comes from outside of the bible? What is 1 Enoch and why can't I find it in my bible? What is the Apocrypha and what does that have to do with the New Testament? Why do we believe that the bible is authoritative for us today? Resources mentioned in this episode: The Bible Project Overview Video: Youtube | website Truth Matters: Confident Faith in a Confusing World: Amazon Link   If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/JudeOne. #JudeOneCC

This is the first installment of our three week series through the New Testament Letter of Jude.  In This Episode: Dan joins Brad to discuss the false teachers described in verses 3-16. In this episode they talk about: Who is Jude? What is the Gospel of Jesus Christ? How can we recognize false teaching in our own lives? What was the content that the false teachers were teaching? How should we think about heresy? Resources mentioned in this episode: The Bible Project Overview Video: Youtube | website If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/JudeOne. #JudeOneCC

This is our final week of our Relationships series. In this series we are looking at the life of Jacob and the way God redemptively used Jacob's relationships to bring about promise and deliverance for his people. In This Episode: Ben joins Brad again to discuss the end of Jacob's life and Genesis 48. In this episode they talk about: What's the difference between biblical narrative and biographies?  Is "character' the right word to use to describe people in the bible? What is a blessing? Why did Jacob bless the younger grandson? What role should grandparents play in the lives of their grandkids? Resources mentioned in this episode: The Blessing: Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance by John Trent & Gary Smalley: Amazon Link. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/relationshipseries. #RelationshipsCC

This is week seven (out of eight) of our Relationships series. In this series we are looking at the life of Jacob and the way God redemptively used Jacob's relationships to bring about promise and deliverance for his people. In This Episode: Ben joins Brad to discuss the chapters of Genesis in Jacob's story that aren't covered in the weekend sermon (chapters 32 -36). In this episode they talk about: What is challenging about preaching narrative accounts from the Old Testament? Jacob prepares to leave Laban's house to go back to the land of his father. Why is land so connected to God's promises of blessing? The identity of Jacob's midnight attacker? (Angel of the Lord? God himself? an OT appearance of Jesus?) What was Jesus up to before the Incarnation? Why did God change Jacob's name and why was this significant? If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/relationshipseries. #RelationshipsCC

This is week six of our Relationships series. In this series we are looking at the life of Jacob and the way God redemptively used Jacob's relationships to bring about promise and deliverance for his people. In This Episode: Dan joins Brad as they take a deeper look at Genesis 31:25-31 and discuss Jacob's continued messy relationship with his father-in-law, Laban.  What is the experience like for the preacher who preaches multiple times in a given weekend?  How should we approach narrative accounts in the bible? How does this story connect with God's promises to Abraham in Genesis 12? What is the significance of the phrase "the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the Fear of Isaac" in Genesis 31:42? If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/relationshipseries. #RelationshipsCC

This is week five of our Relationships series. In this series we are looking at the life of Jacob and the way God redemptively used Jacob's relationships to bring about promise and deliverance for his people. In This Episode: Pastor Chris joins Brad as they take a deeper look at Genesis 29-30 and discuss Jacob's marriages with Leah and Rachel. But before their discussion of marriage, they spend a little time discussing the events of the past week as Russia invaded Ukraine. As Christians, how should we think about these events and what is there for us to do (or not do) in response? How should we think about and pray for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine and Russia? Actions included in the bible, especially OT narratives, does not equal endorsement of behavior. What does the bible say about marriage? How can we apply this story to our own regardless of relationship status? If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/relationshipseries. #RelationshipsCC

This is week four of our Relationships series. In this series we are looking at the life of Jacob and the way God redemptively used Jacob's relationships to bring about promise and deliverance for his people. In This Episode: Pastor Ben joins Brad as they take a deeper look at Genesis 29 and discuss Jacob's relationships with Leah and Rachel. Our culture for single and dating is very different than that of the bible's (especially as far back as Genesis). What do we do with this? What does the bible say about dating? How can we apply this story to our own regardless of relationship status? If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/relationshipseries. #RelationshipsCC

Relationships Series This is week three of our Relationships series. In this series we are looking at the life of Jacob and the way God redemptively used Jacob's relationships to bring about promise and deliverance for his people. In This Episode Brad is back from vacation and in this episode, he and Dan focus on Genesis 28-29 and discuss Jacob's life and relationships including questions like: Jacob had multiple wive - what do we do when we read the bible and encounter stories that seem so distant culturally from our own? Does the bible condone polygamy (no!).  How can we see our own messiness in Jacob's story? What do Jacob and Downton Abbey have in common? What does the word "blessing" mean and why is it such a big deal in the bible? Resources referenced in this episode: Book: Paul Copan, Is God a Moral Monster?: Making Sense of the Old Testament God. Amazon link. Podcast Episode: The Bible Project, "Great Blessing and Great Responsibility." Episode link. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/relationshipseries. 

This is the second week in our series called Relationships. In this series we will be looking at the life of Jacob and the way God redemptively used Jacob's relationships to bring about promise and deliverance for his people. In this episode, Dan and Matt spend time reading through Genesis 27. Jacob is a messy character - one that is often both easy and difficult to relate to. They tackle these questions and more: How should we as readers view Jacob in this account? Who should we sympathize with in this story? How would a Jewish rabbi read this narrative? Who is the hero in this story? Who should the hero be? What do we do with the polygamous relationships we find in certain OT stories? If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/relationshipseries. 

Welcome back! Our Deep Dive podcast has been put on hold for a season but we're back starting this week with new episodes for our series called Relationships. In this series we will be looking at the life of Jacob and the way God redemptively used his relationships to bring about promise and deliverance for his people. In this episode, Brad, Dan, and Chris give a broad introduction to the Book of Genesis and Jacob the person. What questions did God want to answer for his people coming out of Egypt? In what ways do we relate to Jacob? How might God want to use our sibling relationships for his glory? If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will make sure to include them!

Poetry is not a container for ideas, rather it pokes holes in our containers to allow the ideas to get out and be felt. In this episode of our Deep Dive podcast, Brad, Dan, and Chris take a look at the famous Christmas song and inspiration for our December 2021 Christmas teaching series "Joy to the World." What does poetry do in us that propositional truth can't? Why is singing Christmas songs so important for the people of God? What shaping effect does singing this song have on the church? How can Christmas songs be good opportunities for evangelism? They tackle these questions and more. Have a question that you'd like to hear discussed on a future episode? Send your question to [email protected]. For more Christmas resources: https://calvary.church/joytotheworld. For Christmas service information: https://calvary.church/christmas.  

Joey Tribbiani once said "There's no such thing as a selfless good deed." In this episode of the Deep Dive, Brad and Terry discuss Galatians 6:1-10. After describing the Fruit of the Spirit in the life of the individual believer, Paul turns his attention to the community, characterizing what this fruit looks like in the context of relationships.  Some of the questions they hit on are: What does it look like to be spiritual? What does it look like to fulfill the law of Christ (even though we are free from the burden of the OT law)? Why is it so difficult to let others help us? And, what is the relationship between faith and good works? They discuss these questions and more. They end the episode by previewing Calvary's teaching calendar for 2022. #DeepDiveCC #GalatiansCC  

In this episode of the Deep Dive, Brad, Terry, and Ben talk through Galatians 5:16-26. Why is understanding the Holy Spirit and recognizing when he's working so difficult? In this section of Galatians, Paul instructs his readers about the fruit of the Spirit and contrasts the fruit of the Spirit with a list of vices. This episode also includes a new segment called "Ask the Pastor." What is "the Day of the Lord" in Revelation 1:7? What are the implications for this verse for us today? Tune in to hear their discussion. If you have a question for the Teaching Team, email us at [email protected]. Please include the word "Question" in the subject line. #DeepDiveCC