Equipped: A Podcast Platform for the Equip Ministry of Cuyahoga Valley Church

Deuteronomy 8:1–10

Psalm 37:1–9

Matthew 6:19–24

Philippians 2:1–11

Psalm 20

Isaiah 30:15-18

Luke 18:9-14

Roman 12:1-2

Hebrews 4:12-16

Psalm 131

Proverbs 4:20-27

In this final week of "The Why Behind our Worship," Becca Ferguson takes some time to help us consider - when we worship God, how do we engage both our hearts and minds, AND our bodies, in our worship of Him in the church? Why does it matter that we worship with all of who we are? How does considering embodiment (the reality that we are spiritual and physical beings) equip us to share th...

Luke 10:38-42

Psalm 42

Jeremiah 17:5-10

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

This week in Sunday Sessions, Becca Ferguson continues our series on "The Why Behind our Worship," taking a closer look at Ordinances - what are they, why do we practice them, and how do we practice them in a way that seeks to be faithful to Scripture and to the commands of Jesus to his followers. Week 2 Handout Link

This week in Sunday Sessions, join Becca Ferguson as she teaches about why the way that we worship in our main service at CVC - to put it another way, why our liturgy - matters. She will consider both theological and practical considerations in answering this question, looking first to the foundation of Scripture, and then to both church history and our current practices and rhythms today at CVC a...

In this final session of our How to Share the Jesus series in Sunday Sessions, Tony Scialabba talks about "Multiplying the Message." He shares his own testimony of inviting Jesus to be his forgiver and leader, and he teaches us how to not only share the gospel, but also train others to do the same thing. To view the slides for this series, visit: https://cvconline.org/wp-content/uploads/...

In this session, Tony Scialabba walks us through how to invite a gospel response when we share the good news about Jesus, and how to handle these responses with grace, truth, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. To view the slides for this series, visit: https://cvconline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sunday-Sessions-How-to-Share-Jesus-Slides.pdf

This week in Sunday Sessions, Send Director Tony Scialabba continues to help us grow in sharing Jesus. He talks about making sure that we speak clearly about the truths of the gospel, and he helps us think through transitioning everyday conversations into conversations about Jesus. To view the slides for this series, visit: https://cvconline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sunday-Sessions-How-to-Sh...

In this episode, Send Director Tony Scialabba invites us to consider what it looks like to share Jesus with those around us, guiding us through utilizing the three circles method in particular as we seek to share the gospel with those we know. To view the slides for this series, visit: https://cvconline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sunday-Sessions-How-to-Share-Jesus-Slides.pdf

In this panel discussion, Becca Ferguson is joined by Lauren Meyer, Val O'Brien, and Jackie Piscura. Together, they discuss what it has looked like in their lives to surrender everything to Jesus - in seasons where that's been easy, and in seasons where it's been not so easy.

Val is the Founder and Executive Director of Aspen Ministry, a ministry to students that desires to biblically, historically, and winsomely show an emerging generation who Jesus is—and inspire and equip the church to cross generations and culture to receive them. Val has a Bible degree from Moody Bible Institute, and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. Val’s work...

Lauren is the Director of CVCYouth, and she holds both a B.S. and an M.A. in Counseling from Clarks Summit University. She has served for almost ten years in youth ministry here at CVC, and has extensive experience helping students and families navigate the highs and lows of family and friend relationships in a manner that honors Christ and the Kingdom. At our 2025 Women’s Conference, Lauren led a...