The Cloverdale Baptist Podcast

[Ep. #80] Brad sits down with Pastor Rob and Lori to discuss their upcoming trip to support and encourage believers facing severe persecution. They outline their plans to offer Biblical and practical aid while asking their congregation for prayer.

[Ep. #79] Brad and Pastor Rob explore biblically informed voting, maintaining gospel unity despite political differences, and keeping faith centred on Jesus rather than political systems.

[Ep. #78] How can preaching the gospel to ourselves transform our daily spiritual growth and decision-making? Join Brad and Steve Janz as they discuss what it practically means to intentionally rehearse the good news in every area of life.

[Ep. #77] Brad sits down with Pastor Rob to discuss how believers can discover their unique Holy Spirit-empowered abilities to serve the church and glorify God.

[Ep. #76] In this episode, Pastor Rob and Brad discuss the mission and purpose of the church's leadership and ministry teams. They sit down with staff members from kids, youth, and care ministries to share how each department disciples believers and how the congregation can get actively involved.

[Ep. #75] What does it actually look like to grow as a follower of Jesus? Pastor Rob and Brad talk through the everyday signs of spiritual growth and why following Jesus is about more than simply doing more—it’s about becoming more like Him.

[Ep. #74] What essential truths define Christian belief, and how should believers handle doctrinal disagreements? Join Pastor Rob and Brad as they discuss the core pillars of Christian unity and how to navigate theological differences with humility.

[Ep. #73] How do we move from a self-focused, consumer mindset to living as dedicated, Christ-centred representatives in our daily lives? Join Brad and Pastor Rob to discover the biblical call to true discipleship and practical ways to live out your faith as an ambassador for Jesus.

[Ep. #72]  Pastor Rob, Brad, and special guest Paul Weme discuss the biblical motives and heart posture behind Christian giving. They provide practical advice on stewardship, researching charitable organizations, and ensuring your resources truly move the gospel needle.

[Ep. #71] On this episode of the Cloverdale Baptist Podcast, Brad and Rob discuss the topic of judgement for believers. Listen in for the Biblical theology on this topic as well as its practical application.

[Ep. #70] In this episode, Brad and Pastor Rob explore how we can biblically navigate seasons of doubt and process hard questions in our walk with God. Together they provide practical ways to anchor our trust in Christ when certainty feels out of reach.

[Ep. #69] What does the Bible actually say about the return of Christ, and how should it change the way we live right now? In this episode, Brad and Pastor Rob dive deep into the scriptures surrounding His coming. They focus on finding hope, encouraging your daily walk, and helping you build a faith that stands firm until He arrives.

[Ep. #68] Brad and Pastor Rob break down the concept of spiritual warfare and what it looks like in our daily lives. Together, they share practical advice and scriptural insights to help you identify spiritual battles and stand firm in your faith.

[Ep. #67] Anxiety is real—but so is hope. In this episode, we explore what Scripture says about anxiety and offer practical, faith-filled ways to face it with truth, presence, and trust in God.

[Ep. #66] On this episode, Brad is joined by Pastor Rob and his wife, Lori, to discuss the practical ways we can support those who are hurting within the church. Together, they’ll explore how to offer real help while avoiding the common pitfalls that can unintentionally cause more pain. Join us as we share some essential tools you can use in your own life.

[Ep. #65] On a Good Friday edition of the podcast, Brad is joined by Pastor Rob to discuss the reason why Jesus went to the cross. Learn about why it is important we understand the Biblical view of Jesus' death, as well as explore some of the mysteries we have questions about surrounding the death of Christ. Listen in and be encouraged on this important day.

[Ep. #64]  In part two of our hermeneutics series, Pastor Rob walks us through his personal study process using John 6, emphasizing a posture of prayerful dependence and the vital importance of biblical context. He also shares some insights on using AI as a tool for ministry while cautioning against letting technology replace the heart-shaping work of deep, relational study.

[Ep. #63]  In the first episode of this two-part series on hermeneutics, Pastor Rob and Sam break down the MAPS framework (Meditation, Application, Prayer, Sharing) to help you move from casual reading to life-changing Bible study. Learn why being "word-saturated" is essential for knowing God and how to handle the confusing parts of Scripture with a posture of humility.

[Ep. #62] On this episode, Brad sits down with Dean Eden, a member of CBC who has been serving in Ukraine throughout the last decade. They talk about how Dean was called to serve in Ukraine and also how the ministry has changed since the Russian invasion. Dean also shares encouragement about how we can learn from the church in Ukraine to be more focused on God amidst difficulty.

[Ep. #61]  In this episode, we discuss how Christians are called to respond to tragedy through compassion, prayer, and practical support. We explore how faith shapes our understanding of suffering while encouraging believers to be a source of hope and healing in the wake of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy.

[Ep. #60]  What does true biblical fellowship look like, and why does it matter so much? Sam and Pastor Rob Godard discuss growth groups, navigating differences, healing from church hurt, and how to engage in church community even when it feels difficult.

[Ep. #59]  On this episode of the podcast, Rob and Brad discuss the importance of church leadership. Rob lays out the structure of leadership at Cloverdale Baptist Church and points to the instructions from the Bible for why things are organized the way they are. 

[Ep. #58]  On this episode of the podcast, Brad and Pastor Rob sit down to chat about how to know God's will for your life. Learn about what the Bible instructs of God's people so that you can make decisions confidently and know that you are obeying God with your life. 

[Ep. #57] The New Year is just around the corner! On this episode of the podcast, Pastor Rob and Brad talk about making godly resolutions for 2026. The conversation focuses on what resolutions are most important, how to have the proper attitude toward resolutions, and what to do if we fail in our resolutions.

[Ep. #56] Merry Christmas! On this episode of the podcast, Brad asks Pastor Rob questions all about the culture around Jesus' birth. Marriage culture, Wisemen, and genealogies all get asked about to help the significance of Jesus' birth during this time of history become even more significant.