Calvary Life Podcast

This guide is designed to help you open to the Lord and embrace the Christmas season with purpose and intention. May it stir your heart's affection and mind's attention toward the coming of Jesus, our Messiah. Each week there is content and prayers to help you further engage with our Christmas series, "He Shall Be Called." The prayer guide is organized into the 5 weeks of December, each highlighti...

This guide is designed to help you open to the Lord and embrace the Christmas season with purpose and intention. May it stir your heart's affection and mind's attention toward the coming of Jesus, our Messiah. Each week there is content and prayers to help you further engage with our Christmas series, "He Shall Be Called." The prayer guide is organized into the 5 weeks of December, each highlighti...

This guide is designed to help you open to the Lord and embrace the Christmas season with purpose and intention. May it stir your heart's affection and mind's attention toward the coming of Jesus, our Messiah. Each week there is content and prayers to help you further engage with our Christmas series, "He Shall Be Called." The prayer guide is organized into the 5 weeks of December, each highlighti...

Does having a bread server instantly make a restaurant fancy? What was Matt doing at the airport at 3 a.m.? Where’s the line between boldness and faithfulness? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Thanksgiving Week (0:35), Matt’s Airport Adventure...

Why is it significant to respond during worship? What’s Eric’s new dog like? What was something Eric didn't share in his recent sermon? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Pastoral Updates (1:10), Eric’s New Dog (21:39), Sunday’s Sermon (26:00), W...

When will Eric get a new dog? How did the guys vote? And what does it mean to “vote aligned with God’s Word”? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: The Guy’s Voting Experience (1:01), Sunday’s Service (21:19), Our Prayer for Leaders (31:50), Voting...

What does humility free us from? What attitude should we have toward human authorities? Is Eric considering a new dog? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Updates (0:35), Dodgers (20:13), Sunday’s Sermon (25:03), Christian Perspective Towards the...

What have the guys been up to lately? Did Matt get arrested? What are some takeaways from our recent sermon? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Updates From The Guys (0:47), Matt Got Arrested? (37:15), Sunday’s Sermon (41:07), Emails (50:27)

What was Jasen's childhood in North Carolina like? How did God "grab" him? How did he meet Eric? What was Sunday’s sermon about? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt is joined by our new Worship Pastor Jasen Ashdown answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Jasen Growing Up in North Caroli...

What's the story behind Eric's wife having an outstanding warrant? What's the key to grandparenting? What's Matt's secret dream? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastor Eric is joined by Cameron Willis to answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Matt’s Secret Dream (4:20), Key To Grand Parenting (7:11), Er...

What did Matt do on sabbatical? What did the Calvary pastoral staff do on their retreat? What’s the one thing Eric thinks Matt should repent of from his sermon? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Matt Is Back (6:35), Calvary’s Staff Retreat (26:3...

Who is Cameron Willis? Why is embracing change important in our faith? How does Exodus tell the whole story of God? Why does exegesis matter for understanding the Bible? How can questioning tradition help us grow in faith? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastor Eric is joined by Cameron Willis to answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podca...

Why does the Church struggle to pass to the next generation? How do the Gospel and Holy Spirit change us? What are 16th-century answers to 1st-century questions? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastor Eric is joined by Pastor Robert Carter  to answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Carter Family Update...

What’s It Like Being a Pastor’s Kid? Social Media Tips for Parents with Kids? What Does Gen Z Think About Music? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastor Eric is joined by his two daughters Grace and Ella to answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Being a Pastor’s Kid (5:41), Gen Z and Music (12:45), Gen Z...

Can we hide things from God? What’s Eric like at family events? How are we saved? What is the means of our salvation? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastor Eric is joined by the infamous brother-in-law to answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Eric at Family Events (9:44), Sunday’s Sermon (14:14), Can...

Is Eric’s Christmas lights display still up? Where did Eryn go on her sabbatical? Why is it important to set aside intentional time with Jesus? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastor Eric is joined by Pastor Eryn to answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Eric’s Christmas Lights (3:09), Eryn’s Sabbatical...

How was Eric's recent trip? When did Lauren decide to pursue worship music? What did Eric want to include in his recent sermon but didn't?  In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastor Eric is joined by Pastors Robert and Lauren to answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Updates (10:36), Eric’s Trip (22:10), G...

How was the podcast meetup? What is the Holy Spirit's role in living out this prayer? Where is the best bathroom at Calvary on Sunday? Why is it important to pray for frustrating people? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Podcast Meetup Recap (0:...

What was up with Eric’s hair this past Sunday? Which Bible character would you invite to dinner? What’s the significance of knowing that God wants to be with you? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Eric’s Hair? (1:34), Passport Expired Story (23:...

Is Child dedication important? Are we finally having a Podcast Meet-and-Greet? Will Matt ever become more adventurous in his food choices? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Matt’s Bland Food Taste? (3:57), Eric’s Saddleback Hike (13:01), Sunday’...

What rules did the guys have when they were kids? Which worship song does Eric think sounds like a boy band? Can we attain eternal life through the law? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Rules Growing Up (0:40), Mother’s Day Plans (20:00), Sunda...

Why does Eric dislike country music? When should we take the Bible literally? How will the podcast change during Matt's sabbatical? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Leadership event (6:20), Sunday's sermon (11:43), “The Satan” discussion (26:37...

What will Doan do on his sabbatical? What is Eric hiding (kind of) from his wife about the roof? Why would someone get mad about repentance? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Doan’s Sabbatical (0:41), Sunday’s Sermon (23:32), Being mad at repent...

Do Eric and Matt know how technology works? Is this a fashion podcast now? How many sermon illustrations is too many sermon illustrations?    In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, join Eric and Matt as they answer these questions and more!   If you'd like to donate to Eric's ride through Greater Europe Mission, check out  gemission.org/ride . And as always, send us your questions at...

Why was Matt singing during his sermon? What's Eric's most impactful verse? What's Eric's theology pet peeve? In this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Pastors Eric and Matt answer these questions and more. Please feel free to email your questions to Podcast@Calvarylife.org . TIMESTAMPS: Weekend Plans (8:56), Matt Singing in his sermon? (18:38), Past Sunday Discussion (33:03), Emails (52...