Tim & Sam

Tim & Sam // Year End Special (2020) Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor We've come to the end of what we would say an extremely unprecedented year. In the final episode for 2020, Tim and Sam talk about how they spent their year end holidays during the pandemic, resolutions for the upcoming year, and a recap of what they've learned in 2020. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].  New Years Resolutions (11:37) Giving (14:00) How was 2020 changed you? (16:55) Tim says "scurvy" in an Irish accent (36:49) Habakkuk: "Even though..." (40:00) Final Highlight (51:30) Check out Unapologetics Podcast with Dr. Tim Gillespie and Dr. Alex Bryant! You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // Best Moments of The One Project  Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor We've reached our 50th episode! Tim and Sam talk where we're at with the current COVID-19 pandemic and conclude our series on The One Project on what they've learned, what's changed and it's best moments. Tim and Sam still If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].  Tim and Sam still can't figure out when to click the recording button (8:00) Wanna donate to the podcasts? Click HERE. (11:00) What has changed? (13:30) Story Time with Sam (28:35) "The gospel leads you to more love, grace, compassion..." (1:11:10) Check out Unapologetics Podcast with Tim Gillespie and Alex Bryant! You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The One Project 6 ft. Alex Bryan Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam continue their conversation of The One Project with guest Alex Bryan, Lead Chief Officer at Adventist Health and cofounder of the One Project. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].  An investigation (3:25) "Do you believe in the 'Adventist' Jesus or do you believe in just a 'random' Jesus?" (9:40) Theres room for renovation and structure (19:30) "The gospel is both constructive and reconstructive..." (23:09) "... a connection to the divine..." (28:40) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The One Project 5 ft. Alex Bryan Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam continue their conversation of The One Project with guest Alex Bryan, Lead Chief Officer at Adventist Health and cofounder of the One Project. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].  Alex Bryan (3:20) "We've worried about the church." (8:00) "The gospel is never standing water..." (15:50) "We're not gonna just play defense..." (31:50) "Is there hope for us to be united?" (38:20) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The One Project 4 ft. Japhet De Oliveira Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam continue their conversation of The One Project with guest Japhet De Oliveira and the criticism The One Project received. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].  the1project.org (7:00) Pushback (9:00) The knife and the cheese (29:00) Highlights (37:00) A watershed moment (45:00) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The One Project 3 ft. Japhet De Oliveira Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam continue their conversation of The One Project with guest, brother and cofounder Japhet De Oliveira. Also Sam is drinking three different beverages this morning. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].  Who is Japhet De Oliveira? (5:00) Summer 2010 (16:30) A catalyst for wanting something different (22:15) "People wanted a fresh renewal with God." (23:45) the1project.org (43:00) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The One Project Pt. 2 Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam continue their conversation on the upbringing of The One Project, their conversation in Denver, CO and its purpose. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].  Tim and Sam are fasting (8:00) Who was there? (10:00) Why we got into ministry in the first place? (17:00) "Where Jesus is the most focused on, the Holy Spirit is the most present." (20:54) "Once you understand what the source of everything is, everything gets reconfigured." (31:15) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The One Project Pt. 1 Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam begin to talk about what has been mentioned in many other episodes, The One Project. Here we explore the origins of this brotherhood that came about and why it formed. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].  Tim and Sam have an outline for this episode (3:50) Straight Up "Whackadoodleness" (8:53) The One Project (9:45) 2010 (12:00) A dead end (33:00) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // Mistakes Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk mistakes made in their career of ministry. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].   Rooming with Tim and Sam (8:00) What does it look like when you make a mistake in ministry? (14:00) Tripping over words (19:00) Have you ever made a mistake that might have put people in danger? (33:15) Take heart (55:00) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // Jerome Fontamillas 2 Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam are joined by Grammy award winning Switchfoot's Jerome Fontamillas once again, also known to produce Big Face Grace. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].   Tour with Bon Jovi (7:00) Best show memories (10:30) Hello Hurricane (23:00) Cancer has no bias (28:20) "It's the human part of what we do." (35:00) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // Jerome Fontamillas 1 Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam are joined by Grammy award winning Switchfoot's Jerome Fontamillas. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].  Tim was in a play. (6:40) Jerome Fontamillas: Mortal, Fold Zandura, Switchfoot (10:00) Touring (37:00) Fading West (45:00) A Nugget of Wisdom (49:12)   You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // Old Age Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk about growing into the "old age" and changes that come with it whether it be health or shifts in career paths. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].  "Tell Her" by Micah Leonor (5:00) Sam's fall (9:00) "How do you know when it's time?" (31:20) "I don't know that a call to ministry is always life long" *(33:49) "Often times we allow our religious leaders to do our believing for us... and that is a problem." (47:29) Burn The Haystack Podcast   You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The Band 4 Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk about how they've been listening to Taylor Swift's new album, admiration for Bon Iver's voice, guitars, and more on Big Face Grace and the beginning of its end. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].  Lambertones Pickups (5:50) Sam has a baby! (14:00) Should we do this? (17:00) Ministry is hard (27:00) Ministry can look a little different (40:00)   Visit crosswalkvillage.com for more information on Crosswalk Church.  This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // Social Media Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk about how California has been ablaze the past couple of weeks, engagements and the advantages and disadvantages of social media. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].  Tim asks Sara to marry him (8:40) Social media (12:00) "It's really hard to be reasonable in today's world." (21:00) "Who do we serve?" (26:00) Division, paranoia, violence, and labeling (35:35) Visit crosswalkvillage.com for more information on Crosswalk Church.  This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // Vegetarianism Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam, tell stories of their lifestyle experiences with vegetarianism and the cross of their Adventist faith. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    Reason 1: The environment (10:00) Reason 2: Cruelty to animals (11:00) The pepperoni story (19:30) “Soteriology” (23:58) The Adventist Levitical laws (34:00)   Visit crosswalkvillage.com/ for more information on Crosswalk Church.  This podcast was made through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The Band: “Big Face Grace”  Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam, Sam has gone back to drinking coffee, Covert Coffee. We continue this journey of the band Tim and Sam were in as they go through another name change and Sam gets invited to join the band. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    The band gets banned (4:00) Big Face Grace (13:00) Sam joins the band (17:15) “You don’t dabble in double reeds.” (28:30) The Rant (32:00) The Competition (37:30) Listen to "The Way" by Big Face Grace HERE.   Visit crosswalkvillage.com/ for more information on Crosswalk Church.  This podcast was made through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The Band: “The Electric Fishermen” Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam, these two friends talk about the current podcasts that they are listening to (listed below) but finally get around to what seems like has been egged on-- their band. Tim and Sam finally talk about the band that they were in during their seminary years. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    Holy Post Podcast , Stuff You Should Know Podcast , Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History Podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Podcast  , Radiolab Podcast (3:30)  “Today’s the day that we decide to take you on a journey…” (9:00) “The Grazers” (14:17) “The Electric Fishermen” (33:00)   Visit crosswalkvillage.com/ for more information on Crosswalk Church.  This podcast was made through Megaphone,

Tim & Sam // Iki Tolu Taimi Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam bring on guest Iki Tolu Taimi, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries of the Southern California Conference (of SDA) to discuss social unrest and injustice of the oppressed. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    Iki Tolu Taimi (7:00) Great Leadership (12:50) Social Unrest (14:50) “We confuse our patriotism with our christianity, and that’s really problematic.” (19:10) “The bible is full of oppressed people, and God leading oppressed human beings.” (20:04) “Adventists for Black Lives Matter.” (23:50)  “Colorblind” (28:00) Check out Iki's Tuesday Tea Time Facebook and Youtube. Check out Donovan and Iki's podcast Urban Prophets Podcast here!   Visit crosswalkvillage.com/ for more information on Crosswalk Church.  This podcast was made through Megaphone. To support this podcast please visit crosswalkvillage.com/give

Tim & Sam // Preaching: Weddings Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam start to wrap up this little series on preaching with some story telling on weddings that they’ve witnessed or have ministered. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    Let’s talk about weddings (6:45) How long should a sermon homily be? (12:43) “Vows” (20:00) Relationship History (29:04) Tim & Sam did a wedding together (32:00) Do your kids want you to officiate their wedding? (37:00)   Visit crosswalkvillage.com/ for more information on Crosswalk Church.

Tim & Sam // Preaching: The Pulpit Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk about the pros and cons of living in the Inland Empire, California and continue their mini series on preaching. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    Covert Coffee / Also Sam is caffeine free (7:50) Why the pulpit becomes the driver for the community (12:00) Should preaching be important to the community? (15:00) Have you ever thought about arrogance? (24:00) I surrender it to God. (29:00) Visit crosswalkvillage.com/ for more information on Crosswalk Church.

Tim & Sam // Preaching: Mechanics Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam continue If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    “Now in today’s software world, are you a Logos guy or an Accordance guy?” (3:40) “Exegesis:, critical explanation or interpretation of a text, specifically of scripture.” (4:50)  Karl Barths, “A Shorter Commentary on Romans” (7:30) “The biggest problem is when we hold it stationary and we don’t allow it, we don’t keep turning it.” (14:20) “Why do we limit God to only the religious things?” (22:24)  “Good preaching is constantly expanding the borders in our understanding… preaching has to allow our faith box to grow.” (26:00) “‘Is God a god who transforms culture? Or is God a god who is anti-culture? Or is God a god who is destroying culture? Or is God invested in all of this?’” (28:00)   Visit crosswalkvillage.com/ for more information on Crosswalk Church.

Tim & Sam // Preaching: Anxieties and Prep  Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam continue their conversation on preaching and talk about the personal anxieties and prep work before delivering a message. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    “Why in the world do I have the calling to be the guy that steps up there that they should listen to?” (3:22)  Prep (12:05) “You have to understand the text first before you can start telling people about the text.” (15:10)  “‘Just trust that the words I have put in front of you are enough’” (27:24)   “Scripture cannot be the afterthought, it has to be the source.” (27:40)   crosswalkvillage.com/

Tim & Sam Part 26 // Preaching: Past Experiences Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam debate on their favorite fruits and vegetables but also talk about their preaching experiences. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    “What is the strangest thing that’s happened to you during a sermon?” (8:45) Jamaica (14:25)  “I had a cat land on the podium once” (16:49) “Do you acknowledge that something is happening?” (19:00) “Have you ever done an illustration that landed so poorly, you didn’t know how to get out of it? (22:40) “I’ve prepared a sermon, but preached something else” (26:30)   crosswalkvillage.com/

Tim & Sam // Christianity and Law  Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk about food, their band from back in the day, and more heavily-- Christianity and law. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    Tim and Sam were in a band together (8:00) Social Media (14:30) “To allow your political standing to be above Christ...I think that’s a problem.” (17:30) “How does a Christian celebrate in a way that doesn’t make us worshippers of civil government and the empire of man while appropriately acknowledging that this country has afforded us the ability to do that. What is the proper balance?” (18:15) “It seems to me that when Christianity becomes the arbiter of the law opposed to the conviction of people's hearts, it's not where it's supposed to be. Christianity is a system of heart, not a system of law.” (22:00) “Is there a gospel orientation for someone who is going into the military to fight for people?” (31:15)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

Tim & Sam Special Announcement // Kiefer & Jessyka Dooley Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor We have a huge announcement! God has been so good, and Tim and Sam would like to introduce to you Kiefer and Jessyka Dooley who will be taking lead on Crosswalk Denver. We’re so excited to see what the future unfolds for this campus. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    Meet Kiefer and Jessyka Dooley! (1:26) Glacier View Ranch (3:40) Crosswalk Denver (10:30) Why Denver? (15:00) Corvus Coffee (24:00)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village

Tim & Sam // Vulnerability in Leadership Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam are drinking Arcade Roasters (Riverside,CA), cinnamon spice tea from Good Earth and have finally mastered an intro in this podcast. Amongst today’s conversation they talk about why this podcast exists, vulnerability in leadership and anti-racism. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    The point of this podcast (9:25) “Every leader takes on a bit of ‘the pressure cooker’” (15:50) “The process of preaching is such a vulnerable act.” (25:10) “I need my person.” (29:35) “We’ve got to hear other voices.” (38:14) Heightened Tension (42:00)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

Tim & Sam // Alex Bryan on Church  Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam are joined by Alex Bryan again discussing the church, his hopes now and for the future. Crosswalk Church is a Seventh Day Adventist congregation. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    “Let’s talk about church.” / Alex Bryan (1:20) “The church is dealing with a lot of demons inside.” (5:55) “Paint for me a picture of a effective and relevant church” (7:45) “The church that your kids inherit, what is your hope for it?” (17:00) “... a place that’s safe for thought, for questions, for inclusion without exception.” (17:10) “‘Get involved with church’ could be ‘come up with a game plan to be a huge blessing where you work all week’” (22:35)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

Tim & Sam // Alex Bryan, Healthcare Executive at Adventist Health  Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam still struggle with timestamps during podcasts (they’re still learning). This episode's guest is Alex Bryan, Healthcare Exec. at Adventist Health and oversees the work of mission, spiritual care, and bioethics (AKA Sam's boss). Episode discussion: Higher Education. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    Crosswalk Merch (1:30) Alex Bryan (5:00) “Notflix” (10:30) “Where do you see higher education going in this next iteration of life in America?” (22:40) “What would you like to see happen to maintain relevancy and our institutions to become vibrant and thrive in a different way?” (32:00) “Expertise is at our fingertips.” (36:25) “I think we have to stop with bricks and mortar” (46:08)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

Tim & Sam // Wade Forde, Necessary Conversations Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam bring on guest Wade Forde, faith leader and influencer at several churches in the Perris, CA area and has done amazing community outreach work as well. This conversation weighs heavy amidst recent events, but a conversation that is extremely necessary. At the end of everything, we MUST lovewell. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    Pastor Wade Ford / Community Outreach (2:20) Give to Lake Perris SDA and their ministry HERE (5:10) George Floyd (7:15) “We do see color and it affects our biases.” (9:45) “In the end we will remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends.” (15:20) #BLM, Black Lives Matter (16:00) “The affluence of privilege calls a level of responsibility. Because of that affluence, you are able to have conversations at tables that I may never be invited to.” / Assimilation vs. Advocacy (23:50) “How do you talk to your kids about this?” (30:00)  “How does a parent talk about this?” (38:00) “Seeking to support those who are hurting.” (45:50)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

Tim & Sam // Rick Rawson, President of Rideout Adventist Health Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam bring on guest Rick Rawson, President of Rideout Adventist Health & LT Chair of Crosswalk Church. Sam would like everyone to know that he’s drinking his coffee out of his Lovewell tumbler that you can now purchase on here, and Tim is drinking James Coffee Co. (San Diego, CA) coffee! If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    Rick Rawson, President of Rideout Adventist Health & LT Chair of Crosswalk Church (4:10) “It’s an all-in experience…” (15:00) “One of the things that I'm really excited about is what we are learning about ourselves, our organization, and what's to emerge out of all this.” (19:00) “What are all the other ways that we are being led to really reflect God’s love and to really inspire healthfulness and hope?” (21:35)  “I think the future is more person-centric. I think we have to go back to relational models.” (25:06) “God’s love is love for everybody.” (31:29) Leadership (39:00)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

Tim & Sam // Dear College Students... Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam, Tim is drinking.. Nothing haha, and Sam is drinking tea from his Crosswalk tumbler that you can now order here! This conversation is dedicated to all the college students who have been stripped of their experience due to the pandemic, and to the parents who have college students. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    Crosswalk Merch (1:20) “There’s a difference between going to college and getting an education.” (7:27) “There’s a difference between a career and a calling.” (12:50) “There are things that you can change in life, and a career path is definitely one of those.” (17:40) “You do not have to live out the unrealized dreams of your parents. Live your own dreams.” (18:15) “Is it okay to be angry about what is going on right now?” (19:10) “There's a difference between attending church, and checking off that weekly requirement.” (22:33) “You will be better than us because of this.” (27:29)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

Tim & Sam // Paddy McCoy, Crosswalk Portland Lead Pastor Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode with Tim and Sam we continue the conversation with Pastor Paddy McCoy who will be the Lead Pastor at our Crosswalk Portland site.  . If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected]. If you have interest in our Portland site please feel free to email Pastor Paddy at [email protected].   The goal for Portland (2:35) What they hope they know about paddy and what they can expect from you as a pastoral leader (5:10) In a pandemic, how will we be able to plant a church while still not being able to meet? (10:50) Aiming for August to be our first Portland Pop-Up (12:40) Crosswalk Portland (14:40) “How do you plan to invite people as you encounter them to Portland or anywhere else in this plant?” (16:00) Pastors Pad Podcast  (21:00)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

Tim & Sam ft. Paddy McCoy // A Special Announcement! Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor This episode is really an announcement for all good things. We’ve got big things in the works, and Tim and Sam would like to introduce to you Paddy McCoy who will be taking lead on Crosswalk Portland. We’re so excited to see what the future holds for this new site. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    Crosswalk Portland (2:00) Who is Paddy McCoy? (5:00) Stumptown Coffee , Namesake Coffee Company , Enneagram Coffee (10:50) Love for Portland (13:04) The narrative of how Crosswalk Portland came about (20:30)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

Tim & Sam // Christianne Duarte, Crosswalk Admin Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam bring on Christianne Duarte, the admin mastermind of Crosswalk Church in Redlands California. They talk about the changes throughout the years noting that she was at Crosswalk before Tim, what weekly schedules look like now compared to what they were before the pandemic, and the challenges of being a mom of four boys! If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    Christianne Duarte Crosswalk Administrator (5:30) “What was it like when Tim arrived at Crosswalk?” (8:40) “Describe the biggest changes you’ve seen throughout your years at Crosswalk.” (11:00) “What are some things that you love about your weekly ritual?” (14:21) “How is your family handling the lockdown?” (17:00) 10:30PST Kids Program (21:15) Crosswalk Face Masks  (23:00)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

16. Tim & Sam // Isai Moran, Worship, Youth, Program Pastor Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam bring on a guest, Isai Moran, the worship, program, and youth pastor at Crosswalk Church in Redlands. Online service prep, being a youth pastor, and the room for creativity are amongst the topics discussed. Also, for the first time ever on this podcast, Sam is drinking tea. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].  Crosswalk Live , Front Line Workers Tribute , Crosswalk Chattanooga (5:00) Behind-The-Scenes of editing, music, programming (6:45)  The first week of COVID 19 in California (7:00) HITRECORD (12:05) Worship: Preparing for broadcasts (15:10) Minimalistic choice in presenting service (20:50) “The church sometimes becomes the ceiling for creativity and innovation for young pastors as opposed to the thing that really allows them to flourish and to fulfill their vocation of what God has really called them to do.” (30:19)  “The youth now have stepped up.” (42:00)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

15. Tim & Sam // Generational Theory 2 Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam sip coffee from none other than Covert Coffee (Chattanooga, TN) and Arcade Roasters (Riverside, CA). Today’s conversation is over the polarization that is being brought to light between people during this time of pandemic, and how generational theory has affected how we do church. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].  Crosswalk Live (2:50) Generational Theory Part 2 (5:10) “A society can’t be built on that much anger.” (10:35) Epistemological: relating to the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope, and the distinction between justified belief and opinion. (14:35) “We are in a deep deconstruction of what our society is doing and now we are reconstruction.” (23:10) “In the end our job is to curve everyone’s orbit closer to Jjesus” (29:55) “...instead we have to give them something that are fluid lines that can change and expand as they discover things that are truth.”(32:00)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

14. Tim & Sam // Generational Theory 1 Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor  In this episode Tim and Sam begin the conversation of generational differences amidst this pandemic. Any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email [email protected].    Crosswalk Live, Connect Groups, Series Guides (1:40) “How are different generations dealing with this crisis, and how is it different for a Gen-X vs. Boomers, or for Millenials vs. Gen-Z?” (4:54) Generation A by Douglas Coupland (13:28) “Why do we believe that the empire of man is going to behave like the benevolent kingdom of God?” (20:58) Epistemology: the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion. (26:39) “Is holding the organization in question unfaithful to the organism which is the body of christ? The church as an organization is a mess but as an organism it’s a beautiful thing.” - Will Alexander (30:40)   Books Cited:  Coupland, Douglas. Generation A. Random House UK, 2010. www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

13. Tim & Sam // Bryan Fowler, Covert Coffee Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor   In this episode Tim and Sam don't just drink coffee, they talk coffee. Bryan Fowler, owner of Covert Coffee in Chattanooga Tennessee is featured in this episode and answers all questions Tim, Sam, and you ponder about the drink we love most in the AM. If you have any questions or comments for Tim & Sam, you can email us at [email protected]. Crosswalk Worship Youtube (3:04) Josh Estrada / Tread The Heights (3:30) Bryan Fowler / Covert Coffee (5:40) Drum Roaster (9:18) Single Origin (10:40) Flash Challenge: "Sam will say a basic term, and you will explain it in less than 10 seconds." (14:29) Crosswalk Chattanooga (21:35) Coffee and Church (25:40) Arcade Coffee Roasters, Riverside California (29:40)   Covert Coffee website password: secret www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

12. Tim & Sam // Theodicy 2 Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk about the progress of their podcast skills as they have reached episode 12 of Today's Presence, and continue the conversation of theodicy as it is relevant in today's times. If you have any questions or comments for Tim & Sam, you can email us at [email protected]. Announcements (3:30) Episode 11 Recap, what is theodicy? (9:20) Protest Theodicy (14:00) God on Trial (19:17) Open-Theism / Openness of God Theodicy (23:36) "... perfection, and what that means when being applied to God." (30:25) "God suffers with us." (34:17) David Bazaan: Curse Your Branches (38:20) www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

11. Tim & Sam // Theodicy - 1 Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk about theodicy and the different types amidst our current status. Sam is drinking Covert Coffee (Chattanooga, TN) roast: Dead Drop (sam) and Tim is drinking Arcade Coffee Roasters (Riverside,CA) roast: Summer Espresso. If you have any questions for Tim & Sam, you can email us at [email protected]. Connect Groups (5:30) Chattanooga Tornado (8:00) Theodicy, the vindication of divine goodness and providence in view of the existence of evil. (11:57) Dr. Richard Rice (15:39) "...The perfect plan theodicy..." (16:50) "We come from different theological backgrounds." (17:20) "Free will theodicy..."" 24:28 "... The 52% right of the overview of calvinism and arminianism..." (27:43) Books Cited: Rice, Richard. Suffering and the Search for Meaning: Contemporary Responses to the Problem of Pain. IVP Academic, 2014. www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

10. Tim & Sam // Advice for 35 Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this light-hearted episode Tim and Sam answer listener mail and what advice they would give to their 35 year-old selves. If you have any questions for Tim & Sam, you can email us at [email protected]. Join a connect group. (4:40) Theodicy: the defense of God in the midst of suffering. (5:37) Update on life as a professor. (6:30) “What is it like to have aged? What do the 35 year-olds have to look forward to? What would you have liked to know 10 years ago? (15:10) “Don’t fear change.” (21:35)  “Do less but better.” (22:41) “What inspires you right now?” (24:36) Books mentioned:  McKeown, Greg. Essentialism the Disciplined Pursuit of Less. Crown Business, 2014. Segall, Ken. Insanely Simple. Penguin Books Ltd., 2012. Pine, B. Joseph, and James H. Gilmore. The Experience Economy. Harvard Business School Press, 2011. Klosterman, Chuck. But What If We're Wrong?: Thinking about the Present as If It Were the Past. Penguin Books, 2018. MILLER, B. J. BEGINNERS GUIDE TO THE END: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death. SIMON & SCHUSTER, 2020. www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

9. Tim & Sam // Cause and Effect Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam touch on the emotional effect that the current pandemic has caused as they sip coffee from Covert Coffee (roast: CYPHER). If you have any questions for Tim & Sam, you can email us at [email protected]. Announcements: Crosswalk Church Live Stream & SaltWorks (1:40) Crosswalk Easter service, behind-the-scenes (2:50) “How did you prepare the same story to make it relevant to today’s times” (6:56) Listener Mail: Who is essential? (11:00) “Everything we do should be essential.” (19:11)  “What is your take on the profound disappointment we’re experiencing?” (21:30) www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

8. Tim & Sam // A Revealing Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam share stories of what is happening in their local areas during this pandemic, what it’s revealing in our world, and what it’s revealing in our churches. If you have any questions for Tim & Sam, you can email us at [email protected]. Crosswalk Resources: crosswalkvillage.com/lovewellhomes (2:45)  “Our humanity is shining through this crisis” (8:00) “What do you think this has been revealing?” (13:45) “In times of crisis, I still think love wins.” (17:57) “What do you think has been exposed or revealed in the church?” (18:17) Takeaways: What are you revealing about yourself during this time? What is it revealing about my character, about my relationships, my family? (Sam) www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

7. Tim & Sam  // Young Pastors  Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk about how to be inspired as a young pastor during these unprecedented times as they sip on coffee from Dark Horse Roasters (San Diego, CA) and Arcade Coffee Roasters (Riverside, CA). If you have any questions for Tim & Sam, you can email us at [email protected]. Announcements (5:46)  (Tim on Crosswalk) “We’ve had some pushback on live-streaming on Sunday.” (8:00) “The only thing that the bible instructs us to do is to set aside one day for honoring the work of God in creation.” (12:30) “Listener mail--young pastors” (14:38) “Ministry happens between people” (15:55)  “At the end of the day, the gospel has been transferred from one person to the other.” (16:43) “If you’re a young minister, don’t chase it--create something of value and people will find it.” (21:49) “To tar and feather” (25:29) (Meaning: A phrase used as punishment; to smear with tar and the cover with feathers.) www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

Tim & Sam // Content Overload Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk about the overwhelming amount of content that is now on the internet due to in-person restrictions in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically spiritual content.  “We’re going to have to discern more carefully what content to consume.” (2:08) “How do you discern/discipline yourself with whatever content is out there?” (2:37) “You made a decision recently to change the topic for your next series from Joshua to Thessalonians, say more about that.” (8:39) Sam asks Tim what you can extricate from Thessalonians verses Daniel and Revelation. “We don’t want to just add to the noise.” (18:01) www.crosswalkvillage.com @crosswalk_village

Tim & Sam // Working From Home Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor Tim and Sam talk about their choice of coffee, change of daily routines, and how they’ve had to adjust the way they work as spiritual leaders.   “Tell me about your morning process…” (3:39) “I want to know how long I can go without doing laundry.” (4:55) “Team is all that matters, especially when working in ministry.” (11:47) “A lot of your work is caring for people spiritually, how do you do that digitally?” (15:04) “If you love what you do, you don’t work a day in your life.” (18:47) www.crosswalkvillage.com/ @crosswalk_village

Tim & Sam // Eschatological DNA Host: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode, Tim and Sam practice social distancing, to be specific 24 miles away, by Zooming Today’s Podcast to talk about the eschatological (the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind.) over their cups of coffee (shout out Covert Coffee).  “We are an apocalyptic people, we come from a faith tradition that has a tendency to kind of love this ‘end of the world’ talk.” (2:00) “What if this really is everything that we thought? And number two, what if it’s not?” (4:43) "I think we have to be very careful about our interpretation about the end of times, it’s about Jesus, it’s not about us.” (10:08) Harvard has done a study, predicting that the U.S. will run out of hospital beds. (14:03) Click here for article.  “We have especially as Christians a responsibility to be in part of the solution.” (14:50) www.crosswalkvillage.com @crosswalk_village