Capistrano Valley Christian Schools

Brewing with Jim

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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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16 – Has a "throwaway" prayer ever had an impact? 20.02.2024 30:02

This week's questions: What is a "throwaway" prayer? Has a "throwaway" prayer ever had a profound effect on 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 about. We are excited to...

15 – Is it important to speak correctly? 13.02.2024 31:50

This week's questions: Is it important to speak correctly? How is God jealous? How is that different than envy? How have you learned to help students improve the way they speak? 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 wan...

14 – What do you do about a bad roommate? 06.02.2024 29:48

This week's questions: What makes a bad roommate? What do you do about a bad roommate? 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...

13 – How should I choose a college? 30.01.2024 32:04

It's college application season!! This week's questions: What was your college experience? How do you choose a college? What are the benefits and drawbacks of going to college? 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...

12 – What are "spiritual gifts?" 23.01.2024 33:25

This week's questions: What are spiritual gifts? How does a Christian develop their spiritual gifts? What sets a Christian's "spiritual gifts" apart from similar actions from non-Christians? 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...

11 – What's the difference between judgment and discernment? 16.01.2024 28:05

This week's questions: What's the difference between judgment vs. discernment? What came first: the Chicken or the Egg? If a Tree Falls in a Forest, does it make a sound? 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...

10 – Must Christians Live the "Christian Lifestyle?" 09.01.2024 22:57

This week's questions: Must Christians Live the Christian Lifestyle? Is any kind of lie ever okay? 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...

9 – What does it mean to have Christ as your foundation? 19.12.2023 29:53

This week's questions: What does it mean to have Christ as your foundation? Advice for dealing with hard conversations during holidays? 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 br...

8 – What is "Christianese?" 12.12.2023 32:01

This week's questions: What is "Christianese?" What are your thoughts on studying and being prepared for class/exams? 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...

7 – Is it better to give or receive gifts? 05.12.2023 29:58

This week's questions: Is it better to give or receive? How soon is "too soon" for Christmas lights? Do you have a real or fake Christmas tree? Why do we even celebrate Christmas? 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...

6 – What is sin? How do you overcome temptation? 14.11.2023 28:33

This week's questions: What is/isn't sin? How do you overcome temptation? How do you know God's Will? What are your favorite Thanksgiving foods? 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 exci...

5 – What makes a good friend? 07.11.2023 28:45

This week's questions: What makes a good friend? How do you stay in touch with distant friends/family? How do you mend/end bad friendships? Are you a dog person or a cat person? 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 wan...

4 – What are some of the best ways to share the Gospel? 31.10.2023 30:59

This week's questions: What are some of the best ways to share the Gospel? What advice do you have for students applying to college? 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...

3 – What does it mean to be in love? 24.10.2023 30:34

This week's questions: What does it mean to be in love? What are your thoughts on tattoos? 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...

2 – How do we find our calling? 17.10.2023 25:15

This week's questions: How do we find our calling? How do we know what we're doing is "right?" What was your first car? What kind of car should a high schooler get? 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...

1 – How do you define success? 10.10.2023 29:23

This week's questions: How do you define "success?" How does one get to know God? Do you like pineapple on pizza? 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...