Behold Podcast

Heidi Matzke is the Executive Director of Alternatives Pregnancy Center, a women's health clinic in Sacramento, California. Alternatives Pregnancy Center is a pro-gospel, pro-woman, pro-life, non-profit women's health clinic that has been serving the Sacramento area for over 39 years. All of their services are completely free, and never accept any government funding, which makes them 100% donor fu...

Heidi Matzke is the Executive Director of Alternatives Pregnancy Center, a women's health clinic in Sacramento, California. Alternatives Pregnancy Center is a pro-gospel, pro-woman, pro-life, non-profit women's health clinic that has been serving the Sacramento area for over 39 years. All of their services are completely free, and never accept any government funding, which makes them 100% donor fu...

We're continuing our conversation from last week, diving deeper into the good and perfect character of God the Father, and why understanding God's character is essential for long-haul faith.

Narcisissm, authority, trust, gender roles in marriage, common pit falls, and more. Join us as we discuss who God the Father is and how we believe He has designed us to respond to societal issues today.

Beth Whitney, Cole Harper, and Madison Near discuss, from an artistic perspective, what the church is, what it means to be part of the church, and why that's important in today's culture. 

Our hosts Beth Whitney and Cole Harper join our first guest, Craig Hardinger, the Lead Pastor at Arcade Church, to discuss how God has fashioned the world, the chaos of society today, and God's divine sovereignty and overarching goodness.

For the final episode of season 1, our hosts Beth Whitney and Cole Harper are joined by Craig Hardinger to discuss the role and significance of tradition, an update on the Brick by Brick catechism, and what we can expect from season 2 in 2023.   If you'd like to share topic suggestions with us, please email our producer, Shelby Glass, at  shelbyg@arcadechurch.com . You can also submit questions to...

This month our hosts, Beth Whitney and Cole Harper, are joined by Sonja Warner to discuss influence, both gospel and secular, and opportunities for discipleship. Sonja and her husband moved to the Sacramento area in 1993 and began attending Arcade Church in 1999. Over the years, Sonja has been involved in leading small groups and women’s Bible Studies. She served for a few years as Women’s Ministr...

Our hosts, Beth Whitney and Cole Harper, are joined in this episode by Dan Dunmoyer to wrestle with allegiances of every shape and size, all while we long for a better, heavenly country. Dan Dunmoyer serves as the President and CEO of the California Building Industry Association, where he oversees all aspects of the association that represents homebuilders. Prior to joining the CBIA, Dunmoyer had...

Beth Whitney, Craig Hardinger, and many other Arcade Church Staff members are all telling stories about the church. If you have questions about this episode, or any other episode in this series, you can send our team an email at  behold@arcadechurch.com . Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook  @arcadechurch Visit us at  arcadechurch.com

Beth Whitney and Craig Hardinger discuss the complex and beautiful concept of forgiveness, what it is and isn't, and the implications of being forgiven and extending forgiveness.   If you have questions about this episode, or any other episode in this series, you can send our team an email at  behold@arcadechurch.com . Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook  @arcadechurch Visit us at  arcad...

Our hosts Craig Hardinger and Beth Whitney discuss a strange dilemma about Christians in the spotlight, the slippery slopes of fame, and how to behold Christ as we wait for his return.    If you have questions about anything discussed in this episode, please send us an email at  behold@arcadechurch.com . Follow us on social media  @arcadechurch Visit us at  arcadechurch.com

Our hosts Beth Whitney and Craig Hardinger join our producer, Shelby Glass, to discuss the difficult topic of pornography, the effects it has on society today, the ripple effects that span into our future, and how to behold Christ Jesus in the midst of the struggle.    Key passages we recommend listeners dwell upon and memorize: Isaiah 53:6-8 Psalm 103:11-17 Philippians 4:8-9 Psalm 23 Romans 5:8 R...

Our hosts Beth Whitney and Craig Hardinger discuss the ascension gifts from Ephesians 4, what they are, how to determine your gifts and live in light of them within the local church, and why it's important? Resources: You can take a simple assessment to help determine and understand your gifting here:  https://fivefoldministry.com/ However, taking this assessment is not divine or required to deter...

In this episode, we'll discuss what it means to be a man and a woman in the church, why both genders are vital in the body of Christ, common pitfalls and disagreements, and how we can pursue Christ together going forward. If you have questions about this episode or would like to discuss anything you heard in more detail, please send us a message at  behold@arcadechurch.com .   Follow us on social...

Our hosts Beth Whitney and Craig Hardinger lead us in a discussion about the nuts and bolts of the Christian faith. They explore practical ways for us to embrace the freedom that is ours in Christ and spiritual disciplines that shape and form us to be more like him. If you have questions or suggestions about this podcast, please email us at  behold@arcadechurch.com .  

Our hosts Beth Whitney and Craig Hardinger launch our second season discussing the difficult topic of deconstruction.  Deconstructionism Defined:  A voluntary or involuntary dismantling of previously held beliefs or convictions. Deconstruction is the new norm:  Nearly 60% of people raised in Christian Churches deconstruct their faith following high school. (David Kinneman, “You Lost Me”)     After...