Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
Brewing with Jim
Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the time to Brew on life’s questions with Jim. The show is hosted by Jim Brewington. Jim is a pastor and teacher and has served in these roles for the past 45 years. He has worked in small churches a...
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Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
66 – Is it fair to pray for other people to change instead of me? 04.02.2025 32:09
This week's questions: Is it fair to pray for other people to change instead of me? What was your favorite meal as a child? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a sh...
65 – Is it wrong for Christians to be rich or successful? 28.01.2025 33:24
This week's questions: Is it wrong for Christians to be rich or successful? When in life would you say that you "peaked?" Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring...
64 – Can you explain the Trinity in a way that makes sense? 21.01.2025 32:31
This week's questions: Can you explain the Trinity in a way that makes sense? If you could change one rule in your household growing up, what would it have been? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most a...
63 – How do you deal with doubts in your faith? 14.01.2025 30:15
This week's questions: How do you deal with doubts in your faith? If you could be a guest on any game show, which show would it be and why? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited t...
62 – How much should my parents influence my choice of college/major? 07.01.2025 31:09
This week's questions: How much should my parents influence my choice of college/major? As we start 2025, do you ever set New Years' Resolutions? If so, what are they? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know...
61 – How do I "take up my cross" as a kid in school? 31.12.2024 36:42
This week's questions: How do I "take up my cross" when I'm just a kid going through school? As 2024 ends, what is something fun or memorable that occured this year? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want...
60 – How do you know if a friendship is toxic? 24.12.2024 35:17
This week's questions: How do you know if a friendship is toxic? What would a typical Christmas celebration look like for you growing up? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to...
59 – How do I know that I'm really going to Heaven when I die? 17.12.2024 35:05
This week's questions: How do I know that I'm really going to Heaven when I die? What’s the most bizarre or unexpected place you’ve ever found yourself? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We...
58 – I can't concentrate when I try to read the Bible. What should I do? 10.12.2024 37:00
This week's questions: I can't concentrate when I try to read the Bible. What should I do? Who is the most famous person you've ever met? Or that ever knew you/your name? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to kn...
57 – How do I know if my parents are too controlling? 03.12.2024 27:23
This week's questions: How do I know if my parents are too controlling? If you could have any animal, real or mythical, as a pet, what would it be? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are e...
56 – How do you deal with peer pressure? 26.11.2024 35:25
This week's questions: How do you deal with peer pressure? If you could instantly learn the entire history of any one place, person, or topic, which would you choose and why? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want t...
55 – How do you discern between God’s will and your own desires? 19.11.2024 33:56
This week's questions: How do you discern between God’s will and your own desires? What’s the most unusual talent or skill you have that most people don’t know about? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know m...
54 – Are long-distance relationships a good idea? 12.11.2024 28:45
This week's questions: Are long-distance relationships a good idea? Do you, or have you ever played any musical instruments? If not, which one would you most want to learn and why? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students...
53 – How should Christians faithfully engage in politics? 05.11.2024 32:06
This week's questions: How should Christians faithfully engage in politics? What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever tried, and would you eat it again? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are e...
52 – Should pastors ever "get political" from the pulpit? 29.10.2024 33:50
This week's questions: Should pastors ever "get political" from the pulpit? If you could relive any day of your life, which day would you choose and why? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most...
51 – How important is it for my parents to approve of who I date or marry? 22.10.2024 34:18
This week's questions: How important is it for my parents to like/approve of who I date and eventually marry? How many times have you done jury duty? Is there any interesting story that you have from your experience? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation aro...
50 – How can Christians navigate friendships with people who have different religious beliefs? 15.10.2024 34:09
This week's questions: How can Christians navigate friendships with people who have different religious beliefs? In honor of recording 50 episodes, what have been the highlights of making Brewing with Jim? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the tal...
49 – What does it mean to be "made in the image of God?" 08.10.2024 37:16
This week's questions: What does it mean to be "made in the image of God?" If you had access to a time machine, where (and "when") would you go? Would you go knowing that it would be a one-way trip? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation a...
48 – Is it okay to just ignore people I don't like? 01.10.2024 32:52
This week's questions: Is it okay to just ignore and avoid people I don't like? Do you prefer to write with a pen or a pencil? Why? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring...
47 – Of all the religions in the world, why believe in Christianity? 24.09.2024 34:27
This week's questions: Of all the religions in the world, why believe in Christianity? If you were suddenly granted an enormous amount of money, how would you spend the next 1-2 days adjusting your life? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talki...
46 – How do you build a strong sense of self-identify? 17.09.2024 34:08
This week's questions: How do you build a strong sense of self-identify, and not let yourself be defined by what's going on around you? If I could grant you the ability to instantly be able to speak any one langauge fluently, what langauge would you choose to absorb and why? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students a...
45 – Are Christians allowed to gamble? 10.09.2024 38:13
This week's questions: Are Christians allowed to gamble? What's a relatively cheap and simple item (tool, gadget, etc.) that adds tremendous value to your life? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most ab...
44 – What age should people be allowed to date? 03.09.2024 36:14
This week's questions: What age should people be allowed to date? Do you have any funny stories or experiences from your dating life? Bad first dates, etc.? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about....
43 – How do you tell someone who's satisfied with their life that they need Jesus? 27.08.2024 34:19
This week's questions: How do you tell someone who's satisfied with their life that they need Jesus? If NASA were to announce today that they have confirmed the existence of aliens, what would that change about how you live? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversa...
42 – Should you try to give people advice if they don't want to hear it? 20.08.2024 32:29
This week's questions: Should you try to give people advice if they don't want to hear it? If you had a 30-second spot to broadcast a messge to every screen in the world at once, what would you say with your time? Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around...
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