The House Podcast

Does the Bible say you can only listen to Christian music? Is it wrong to watch "Doctor Strange?" Should I stay away from Tik Tok and just watch YouTube shorts? On this episode we explore some areas of Christian Liberty when it comes to media consumption, attempting to strike a balance between legalism and the absence of any discipline in your walk with the Lord. We hope you find it helpful in navigating the media you consume, and enjoy our first time guest- Landon Parris. We also played our favorite game thus far; a version of "Imposter" that is sure to make you laugh! Let us know what you think in the comments below.

In this episode we chat with one of our youth students, Noah Das, as he prepares to return to school after an eventful summer. Our discussion primarily addressed the idea of "Private School Christianity" in contrast to public or homeschooling, but ended up focussing more on leading and cultivating godly community where the Lord has you. It's a fun episode with good conversations, some technical difficulties, and a stressful guessing game at the end!

This Episode is a little different from our others, as we recorded it at our 2025 youth Camp! We hope you enjoy this testimony and interview, which reminds us that someone else's story can prepare you for the next chapter of your life! Heed the warnings and grow in grace!

On todays podcast episode, the hosts chat with their friend Alex Reynolds (aka the Cello Fellow), who has found ways to incorporate his wide variety of interests and hobbies within the fellowship at CCB. From soccer and hockey to scuba and cello- Alex has found ways to use his interests to build community and glorify Jesus. Maybe you are wondering how to do the same with your interests? We hope to give you some ideas. The episode ends with yet another guessing game from chat GPT you won't want to miss! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Do you find it hard to be patient when things aren't going your way? Have you ever wondered why God won't just give you what you want? Perhaps objectively you're the most qualified and the plans you have in mind make sense, but things just aren't working out. On this episode, the fellas discuss these ideas with their friend CJ Wynn; looking at perseverance in the midst of struggle, and trusting the Lord's timing even when it doesn't align to yours. We trust you'll be encouraged by the conversation, and enjoy another chat GPT game- Sea or Scripture! Let us know what you think.

Per the request of our viewers, on this episode the fellas discuss the armor of God. They explore the context of the warfare Paul describes in Ephesians 6, as well as the extent to which he intends this metaphor to be applied as the church stands against the wiles of the devil. Despite this being a more serious topic, it is approached with humor and application that we hope blesses you as you listen and prepare for war. It all wraps up with a new game- "Ditch One!" Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Serving the Lord is often a privilege, but serving the Lord with siblings can be a challenge. Mary and Martha prove that even in service with family, people are still people and tensions can form when expectations don't match up with reality. To shed light on this subject, on this episode we interview Grace and Hannah Orozco, discussing the struggles and the rewards of serving as sisters and PK's (Pastor's Kids). It's a heartfelt conversation that they described as "healing" and we hope it has the same effect on the hearts of listeners who have had similar experiences. Finally, we wrap up with some Bible-based "Blind Rankings" you won't want to miss.

You've probably heard Ethan and Kaleb make references to their own personal faith journey's, but have you ever heard the full story from the source? In this episode the guys share their testimonies and consider how every person can use their own subjective conversion experience to point people to the objective truth of God's word. They also wrap things up with a new Bible riddle game entitled "Riddle Me This, O Lord!"

If the title doesn't "peep" your interest then perhaps you are asking the same questions we are. Are we emphasizing the wrong things on Easter? Are we too focussed on the fun and celebration that we are forsaking the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? How can we as the church keep Jesus the focus at Easter, but also strive to meet the world where they are at? We try to answer these questions on today's episode, challenging you to think deeply this Easter and keep growing, even though we celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus year round. We also hope you enjoy our first ever AI generated game- "Peep the Truth."

Do you know that one day you will have to give an account before God for the life that you have lived? Is that impacting your perspective and your actions as you operate in the world, but not of it? In this episode the guys have a conversation with their dear friend, Derron Walker, discussing the Bema Seat of Christ and the reality that this is the destination every believer is headed for. We pray it challenges you to live well for Christ in the present, taking ownership and responsibility for what you do with the time He's given you. The episode wraps up with a fun narrative guessing game sure to make you laugh.

In this episode the hosts discuss Christianity from a Gen Z perspective, and there is no better guest to represent the generation than one of the CCB Youth students, Jon Alvarez. Over the discussion the guys addressed the broad access to information made available to youth today, and the advantages and challenges that has produced for their faith. Yet, in the midst of many challenges, Jon gives us hope that Jesus is still working and authentic Christian living may be the key to pointing the next generation to the truth of God's word. All of this, and a word association game at the end makes for an episode you won't want to miss!

In this episode, the guys dive into the concept of belief. They define belief and overview different motivations, pondering why people put their faith in God/Christianity/Jesus, and ultimately draw a distinction between what may cause belief and what sustains belief. They share various components of their own faith journeys and conclude thinking about what appeal may be most effective for the present generation. Check it out!

In this episode, Kaleb's wife Courtney hops on the podcast for the first time to discuss how the Koutz family experiences God in the day to day moments of life. Ethan and Angie ask some questions related to this current season which naturally results in some helpful takeaways regarding the habits you build early in life and the capacity to joy in the midst of challenges. The episode concludes with some fun compatibility questions that will make you laugh! We hope you enjoy.

In this episode, the guys discuss the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence into various aspects of society, and attempt to offer a Biblical perspective on its use as Christians navigating the confusing times we live in. The conversation offers an overview of AI, some consideration of the uses and challenges, and then concludes with some positive takeaways for when and how to use it. The Episode then wraps up with a Gen Z slang game featuring none other than the Angie Ortiz. Check it out!

In this episode the guys discuss frustration and anger, evaluating if there is an appropriate time and expression for these in the life of the believer. The conversation acknowledges this natural tendency, considers its positive and negative manifestations, and concludes giving practical criteria for assessing if the time calls for righteous indignation and/or justice. All of this leads into the closing game: Two Truths and a Lie (with a topical twist). We hope you enjoy!

In this episode, the guys reflect on the 2025 Winter Retreat hosted by Calvary Chapel Vero Beach and encourage the listeners to keep their minds on heavenly things as they return to the monotony of everyday life. They hope this episode provides encouragement and exhortation as the thrill of camp wears off, and wrap things up with 20 Questions (Bible Edition).

We are excited feature the band- The Emotional Marchers. These guys have grown up in the Calvary Chapel Brandon youth group, and are just getting started with writing and producing music, as their first single "Better" was recently released on all major streaming platforms. They have great hearts that long to see honor God and spread hope to the lost. Check out this conversation and exclusive live acoustic performance on The House Podcast.

In this episode, the guys tackle the topic of prayer, and consider some common challenges and misconceptions to cultivating a steadfast prayer life. The special guest is none other than Angie Ortiz who has recently been teaching Ethan some Spanish, which frequently is referenced as various points in the episode and the closing game presents a twist on the relative logic game played in a previous episode. Check it out!

In this episode, the hosts dive into the Biblical concept of the fear of God and its common acknowledgment in poetic books and wisdom literature. After contextualizing what this fear should look like, the fellas began unpacking its application in everyday life and noted the irony of this fear overcoming other fears. It's an episode you don't want to miss, that concludes with a fun "Finish the Lyric" game featuring Hannah Orozco and Angie Ortiz.

This episode dives into the topic of foul language, course jesting, and foolish babblings as the hosts seek to determine what the Bible really says about language use/abuse. While the Bible offers many blanket statement exhortations discouraging language abuse, the fellas discuss this idea with intent to clarify exactly what these passages are referring to, and they ultimately draw this issues application in the modern context, to one of liberties and stumbling blocks. Its a practical episode that you don't want to miss and it concludes with a Bible language game featuring one of CCB's other inters, Sam Rho.

This episode captures one of the most sincere conversations we've had on the podcast with our dear friend Connor Miller who is preparing to depart for the Calvary Bible Institute. We discuss the process of stepping out in faith and how God affirms His will and plan, and then conclude with a game that we hope makes you laugh, unlike Connor and Ethan.

While Ethan is gone on vacation visiting his dad, Kaleb has a conversation with our longest standing youth leaders, Hope and James Runey, discussing expectations or the new year and how to embrace change despite it being uncomfortable. We close it out with a throw back to the letter game from the first episode as a hap tip to beginnings, as this is the first episode of the new year.

In this episode, we discuss the value of friendship with two of our youth leaders, Angie Ortiz and Estefania Del Gadillo. The two give us a picture of what Scripture describes as "iron sharpening iron" and how a Christ centered friendship is capable going to greater depths than others, and then we conclude with a game that evaluates the legitimacy of Christmas Traditions.

In this episode, we venture into some recent stats regarding Gen Z's response to workplace feedback, resulting in a discussion on how we view criticism. The guys challenge the listener to view themselves as being worthy of critique, for the purpose of growth and progress, and then close with the second Christmas game of the season; a Christmas movie bracket that you don't want to miss.

On this episode we engage in a heavier theological conversation, covering the topic of purity; considering what the Bible says about it and how to apply it in our daily lives. But don't be intimidated, it's a great conversation and we follow it up with a fun "Christmas Tunes" game as we enter the month of December.

In this episode on Thanksgiving/thankfulness, we brought on one of our youth leaders, Daniel Jackson, who reminded us the grass is always greener on the other side, until you start to "water your own grass." We wrapped up the episode playing a podcast format of the game "Fishbowl" themed around the Bible and Thanksgiving.

On this episode we dive deep into the depths of Biblical Interpretation, considering "what, why, and how" this process should take place in our everyday study of God's Word, and then concluded determining the most all-around Bible character using relative logic in a fun new game.

On this episode, the hosts invited Justin Guzman to come and discuss the idea of one's "Calling" from a Biblical lens. We hope you enjoy this conversation that is sure to make you think deeply and laugh heartily as the episode concludes with a podcast edition of the classic childhood pool game "STARS."

The day we recorded this podcast, it was Election Day 2024 in the United States of America, therefore we thought it appropriate to consider what a Biblical perspective on politics looks like. Enjoy as we chat and introduce our special guest- Sam Rho!

In this episode, we consider how Halloween can be viewed as an opportunity to redeem the times for the days are wicked, and conclude playing 5 second rule (Bible edition).

On this first we will introduce you to the hosts, discuss their favorite books of the Bible, and conclude with the letter game (Bible Edition).