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Grow at Pleasant Valley
by Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Welcome to the Grow at Pleasant Valley Podcast! Our goal is to help you grow in your knowledge of and love for Jesus. In this space, you'll find many of the teaching sessions, classes, panels, workshops, and more from PV meant to help you grow, no matter your stage of faith or life.
Episodes
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Big Questions Talk & Panel | The Question of Pain & Suffering
Join Caleb as he explores one of the most challenging questions many of us face: How can a good God allow pain and suffering? The conversation continues with a Q&A and a thoughtful panel discussion featuring trusted PV members and staff. * Originally Recorded 4/22/26
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Equip: The Holy Spirit | The Holy Spirit in Revival (Session 6 )
In this session, Caleb teaches about revival as a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. While the Spirit is always present, revival is a season when His work becomes especially evident—bringing conviction of sin, repentance, renewed assurance, and transformed lives. Caleb also explains the true...
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Equip: The Holy Spirit | The Holy Spirit Gives Gifts (Session 5 )
In this session, Caleb teaches how the Holy Spirit faithfully equips every believer with spiritual gifts to serve the church and advance the Gospel. These gifts aren’t given for comparison or personal spotlight, but to build others up and glorify Christ together. Discover how stewarding what God...
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She: Studies | The Bible's Big Story (And Our Role in It)
This session introduces the Bible’s big story and shows how understanding its timeline, context, and literary design helps us read Scripture not just for information but for transformation. By learning how the Bible works, we grow in knowing God, joining His restorative work, and living…
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Equip: The Holy Spirit | The Holy Spirit in the Christian Life (Session 4)
This week, Caleb explores the powerful and life-giving ministry of the Holy Spirit, how He works in our hearts to reveal sin, draw us to Jesus, transform us over time, and sustain us in faith. In a culture that avoids discomfort and chases quick satisfaction, this episode reframes conviction as a...
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Equip: The Holy Spirit | The Holy Spirit in Salvation (Session 3)
In this session, Caleb explains how the Holy Spirit draws people to trust in Christ and brings salvation to life in believers. He highlights how the Spirit calls us to faith, applies Christ’s finished work to our hearts, and gives us new spiritual life so we can know God, follow Jesus, and live…
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Equip: The Holy Spirit | The Holy Spirit in Scripture (Session 2)
In this session, Caleb walks through the role of the Holy Spirit in inspiring Scripture and working throughout both the Old and New Testaments. He highlights how the Spirit empowers God’s people and, under the New Covenant, now dwells within believers to guide, transform, and draw them closer to...
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Equip: The Holy Spirit | The Holy Spirit is God (Session 1)
In this session, Caleb teaches that the Holy Spirit is fully God, eternal, all-powerful, all-knowing, and present in every part of our lives. He explores the Spirit’s role in creation, salvation, and the Trinity, showing why He deserves our worship and trust. Discover how understanding the…
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She: Studies | Biblical Hospitality
Living generously and loving radically has nothing to do with our bank account or mood. Join us for a look at first-century believers and their lifestyle of hospitality. God is inviting us to the same adventure in a new century-and you don't even have to like cooking or decorating anything to…
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She:Studies | A Tapestry of Truth, Choosing the Better Instead of the Bitter
We are excited to bring you: A Tapestry of Truth, a mini series where we will weave together the Psalms, their authors, and the stories behind them. You’ll gain fresh insights into these powerful texts and discover how they connect to our lives today, offering encouragement and a deeper...
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She:Studies | A Tapestry of Truth, After God's Own Heart
We are excited to bring you: A Tapestry of Truth, a mini series where we will weave together the Psalms, their authors, and the stories behind them. You’ll gain fresh insights into these powerful texts and discover how they connect to our lives today, offering encouragement and a deeper...
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She:Studies | A Tapestry of Truth, The Elephant in the Room
We are excited to bring you: A Tapestry of Truth, a mini series where we will weave together the Psalms, their authors, and the stories behind them. You’ll gain fresh insights into these powerful texts and discover how they connect to our lives today, offering encouragement and a deeper...
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She:Studies | A Tapestry of Truth, Of Olives and Pickles
We are excited to bring you: A Tapestry of Truth, a mini series where we will weave together the Psalms, their authors, and the stories behind them. You’ll gain fresh insights into these powerful texts and discover how they connect to our lives today, offering encouragement and a deeper...
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She:Studies | A Tapestry of Truth, David's Very Weird Week
We are excited to bring you: A Tapestry of Truth, a mini series where we will weave together the Psalms, their authors, and the stories behind them. You’ll gain fresh insights into these powerful texts and discover how they connect to our lives today, offering encouragement and a deeper...
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Equip: The Glory of Christ (Session 8)
In this session of Equip: The Glory of Christ, Caleb unpacks the hope of seeing Jesus face-to-face. This beatific vision will bring us ultimate joy, transform us into His likeness, and satisfy our souls forever. In heaven, we will gaze upon Christ, be made like Him, and abide with Him in perfect...
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Equip: The Glory of Christ | The Fulfillment of Christ (Session 7)
In this episode of Equip: The Glory of Christ, Caleb explores how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law, the Prophets, and all of Scripture. From Old Testament prophecies to the heroes of the Bible, Jesus is the true and better version of them all, completing God's redemptive plan. Tune in to see…
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Equip: The Glory of Christ | The Offices of Christ (Session 6)
In this session of Equip: The Glory of Christ, Caleb covers the core truths of who Jesus is. Jesus is the True and Better Prophet, the fullest and clearest revelation of God’s Word, and the fulfillment of the prophets’ words. He is also the True and Better Priest, the perfect mediator between God...
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Equip: The Glory of Christ | The Second Coming of Christ (Session 5)
This session of Equip: The Glory of Christ highlights the powerful truths surrounding Jesus' Second Coming. Caleb explains that in His return, Jesus will be our conquering King, fully and forever victorious over sin, Satan, death, and all powers of hell. He will also judge the world, bringing...
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Equip: The Glory of Christ | The First Coming of Christ (Session 4)
This fourth session of Equip: The Glory of Christ focuses on the first coming of Christ. Caleb explains how Jesus was our perfect substitute and Savior, how he perfectly fulfilled the law, and how he perfectly defeated sin and death. He closes by exploring the practical application of these great...
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Men's Breakfast | The State of Manhood
What is the state of manhood today? Are men in a better place than they were 5, 10, 20 years ago? Or does research show that men today are more independent and isolated than ever before? And is the church making a difference? Is our church making a difference? Listen in as Jay Minnick provides...
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Equip: The Glory of Christ | The Human Nature of Christ (Session 3)
This third session of Equip: The Glory of Christ focuses on the human nature of Christ. Caleb explores the reality that through his incarnation Jesus is truly God and truly man, and that Jesus shared in the fullness of our human experience yet without sin. Caleb also explores how the theological...
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She: Studies | From Struggle to Strength
In this episode of She: Studies, we explore the powerful stories of remarkable women of faith and restoration throughout the Bible. Led by Lakeshia Jackson-Warman, we reflect on how these stories inspire us to trust God through every season. With deep insights into biblical narratives, this study...
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Equip: The Glory of Christ | The Divine Nature of Christ (Session 2)
This second session of Equip: The Glory of Christ focuses on the divine nature of Christ. Caleb explores the reality that Jesus is God and has always been God, Jesus is the Beloved Son of God who is the Second Person of the Trinity, and that Jesus has all of the attributes of God. To follow along...
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Equip: The Glory of Christ | The Centrality of Christ (Session 1)
Caleb Eissler kicks off session 1 of Equip: The Glory of Christ by speaking about the centrality of Christ. In this foundational lesson, Caleb talks about how Jesus must be at the center of our lives, we are called to live like Jesus, and that Jesus is our true reward. Note: Because the audio...
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She: Studies | Soul Care: Your Soul Story
Everyone has a story, and yours matters. Your unique narrative, shaped by experiences, beliefs, and relationships, is crucial for understanding and caring for your soul. Join Karen & Merle Mees as they guide you in mapping the story of your soul, helping you uncover and embrace its transformative...
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She: Studies | Fear of the Lord, Beginning of Wisdom
Being wise in the kingdom of God isn’t always about making the correct decision or always doing the right thing in the world’s eyes. Being wise in the kingdom of God is taking our mind captive to the things of God. But how do we seek and apply His wisdom to our everyday lives? Katelyn Bartlett...
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She: Studies | Fear of the Lord, Fountain of Life
This is a bold statement. And it can feel a little contradictory. Commentary from the Blue Letter Bible captures this idea well. It says: "One might think that fear always leads to less life, not more. But that isn’t how it works with Fear of the Lord." Join us as Elyssa Driskell shares what this...
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She: Studies | Fear Not & Fear God
The Bible tells us both not to fear, and to fear the Lord. How do these two ideas fit together? Learn about this important concept that is at the crux of the Christian walk and discover how fearing the Lord reorients all worldly fears and tunes our hearts to love our God more. About the...
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She:Studies | Soul Care (With Merle and Karen Mees)
What does a healthy soul look like? How can we know if our soul is healthy? What practices can we engage in to flourish? Listen in as Merle and Karen Mees shared about their journey to discover and grow in Soul Care. Handout Link Participants Handout Recommended Resources Embracing Soul Care:...
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Equip: Political Theology | 9 & 10 - Political Idolatry and Conclusion
Listen in as Caleb Eissler wraps up the class by combining the last two sessions (due to scheduling restraints). During this lecture, Caleb talks about political idolatry and covers the concluding session.
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Equip: Political Theology | 8 - Baptist Principles
Listen in as Caleb Eissler explains how historic Baptist principles are central to the conversation surrounding church and state, especially the principles of religious liberty and the separation of church and state.
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Equip: Political Theology | 7 - How the Callings of the Christian, Church, and Government Relate
After spending several sessions working through what the Bible says about the specific callings of the Christian, church, and government, Caleb Eissler walks us through how those specific callings relate to one another. Note: this session involved lots of class discussion throughout, therefore…
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Equip: Political Theology | 6 - The Calling of the Government
What is the calling of the government? Should we pay taxes? How do we make sense of bad or evil political leaders? How does biblical theology factor into the discussion? Is there a place for civil disobedience? How can Christians honor those in authority? Listen in as Caleb Eissler answers these...
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Equip: Political Theology | 5 - A Biblical Theology of Government
How does the Bible treat the theme of government? How does the theme of government develop over the storyline of Scripture? How do the Old and New Covenants factor into the discussion? How does this biblical theology actor into our understanding of the nature of government? Listen in as Caleb...
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Equip: Political Theology | 4 - The Calling of the Church
What is the calling of the church? How does this calling relate to the calling of the Christian and the authority of Jesus? How does the calling of the church relate to our political engagement? Listen in as Caleb Eissler answers these questions and more!
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Equip: Political Theology | 2 & 3 King Jesus and the Nature of Authority + The Calling of the Christian
What does it mean that Jesus is King of Kings? What is the nature of authority? Is authority inherently oppressive or can it be good? What is the calling of the Christian? How does the Christian's calling relate to Jesus' authority and how we engage in politics? Listen is as Caleb Eissler answers...
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Equip: Political Theology | 1 - The Gospel at the Center of the Battleground of Gods
In this introductory session of Equip: Political Theology, Caleb Eissler kicks off the class by talking about how the Gospel must be at the center of and the highest priority in our political engagement. He goes on to talk about how "Jesus is Lord" is the most political statement ever made, and…
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Staff Sessions | Identity: How Our Identity in Christ Changes Everything About Conversations and Ministry Surrounding the Modern View of Identity
In the final of 3 staff sessions on gender and identity, Caleb Eissler explains how identity, specifically identity in Christ, is the key to unlocking evangelism and ministry in our culture's modern conversations surrounding identity. To close the message, Caleb answered several questions during…
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Staff Sessions | Ministry in Light of the Gospel and Same-Sex Marriage
In the first of 3 sessions on sexuality, identity, and the Gospel, Caleb Eissler walks the PV Staff through the Bible's testimony about marriage, apologetic arguments for Scripture's traditional view of marriage, and practical points on how to minister in a world that affirms same-sex marriage.
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Twenty-Somethings | The Lord's Supper
In this Twenty-Somethings sermon, Caleb Eissler explains the theology and beauty in the Lord's Supper. He also discusses the difference between Protestant and Catholic views on the ordinance, before closing by showing us how we can see the glory of the Gospel in the Lord's Supper. Recorded on...
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Twenty-Somethings | An Everlasting Name: The Bible's Radical Vision For Singleness and the Gospel
In this Twenty-Somethings sermon, Caleb Eissler explains the Bible's incredible vision for singleness and how this beautiful calling connects with the Gospel. Recorded on 9/26/19.
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Twenty-Somethings | There's No Such Thing As Unanswered Prayer
In this Twenty-Somethings sermon, Caleb Eissler teaches on the topic of unanswered prayer from the book of Habakkuk and shows us the hope we can have in our God who hears and answers all of our prayers. Recorded on 10/8/20.
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Twenty-Somethings | Politics at the Cross (1 Peter 2:11-17)
In this Twenty-Somethings sermon from the ministry's 1 Peter message series, Caleb Eissler teaches from 1 Peter 2:11-17 as he explains the Bible's understanding of our relation to the government and how to combat political idolatry for the sake of the Gospel. Recorded on 9/22/22.
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Twenty-Somethings | The Most Political Statement Ever Made: Making Sense of the Intersection of Politics and Religion
In this Twenty-Somethings sermon, Caleb Eissler addresses the intense political and religious tension in the midst of the 2020 presidental election. This sermon was recorded on the Thursday after the election and at the time we did not yet know the results of the election. In the message, Caleb...
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Twenty-Somethings | Deconstruction: Abuse - How to Respond When a Pastor Falls into Grievous Sin
In this Twenty-Somethings sermon, Caleb Eissler closes out our deconstruction message series by talking about how to respond to the abuse of authority, particlarly when the abuse comes through a pastor. Caleb then moves to speaking about what a biblical vision of pastoral ministry looks like...
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Twenty-Somethings | Deconstruction: Authority - Is it Good or Bad?
In this Twenty-Somethings sermon, Caleb Eissler continues our deconstruction message series by talking about what the Bible says about authority. He talks about how to understand authority in the midst of various theories of authority and power making their way through our culture. Recorded on...
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Twenty-Somethings | Deconstruction: Identity - The World v.s. the Word
In this Twenty-Somethings sermon, Caleb Eissler continues our deconstruction message series by talking about the difference between the world and the Word's view of identity. Recorded on 7/28/22.
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Twenty-Somethings | Deconstruction: Understanding It and Finding Hope In It
In this Twenty-Somethings sermon, Caleb Eissler kicks off our deconstruction message series by explaining what deconstruction is and how we can find hope in the midst of it. Recorded on 7/21/22.
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Equip: Defending the Faith (Apologetics) | Conclusion
In this final session of Equip: Defending the Faith (Apologetics), Caleb Eissler sums up the class by reminding us one last time that apologetics should be done in service to evangelism. Caleb ends by encouraging the class to share the hope of the Gospel with the world . Recorded on 4/2/23.
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Equip: Defending the Faith (Apologetics) | Deconstruction
In this session, Caleb Eissler teaches about deconstruction, a phenomenon impacting many younger Christians. He shows how American evangelicalism's politcial idolatry and pastoral failures have caused many younger Christians to doubt the faith. Caleb closes by showing how the Gospel brings us…
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Welcome to the Grow at Pleasant Valley Podcast! Our goal is to help you grow in your knowledge of and love for Jesus. In this space, you'll find many of the teaching sessions, classes, panels, workshops, and more from PV meant to help you grow, no matter your stage of faith or life.
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