Jesus Famous with Nate Holdridge

Jesus Famous Youth just got back from their Thailand mission trip! On today's episode we have a few students share their stories and favorite moments from the trip. We get to hear of the amazing testimonies of what the Lord did through the people of Thailand and through the group of students that traveled. Plus, stick around to end to hear a special podcast update from Nate. Follow Pastor Nat...

What does it take to be a "super dad"? What are ways that a father can delight in your children? In this special solo episode, Nate takes through Proverbs and looks at scripture that speaks to fathers. As Nate goes through scripture he provides insight into characteristics and qualities that it takes to be godly father and super dad.  Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Instagram:...

As Father's Day approaches the corner, Nate has a roundtable discussion with some fathers of Calvary Monterey. Nate and guys discuss some parenting methods, practical ways of fathering, and insights to everyday life. We hope this episode gives great wisdom and biblical insight as you father, prepare for fatherhood, or glean for a dad you know.  Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com I...

Today we bring you a special throwback episode where we will have a conversation about Pastor Nate’s article entitled “Jesus Brings His People Into True Rest". What is true rest? We hope that this episode encourages you that Jesus may bring you into true rest! Link to full article: https://www.nateholdridge.com/blog/jesus-brings-his-people-into-true-rest-hebrews-4-1-13 Follow Pastor Nate: Website:...

As Mother's Day approaches the corner, Nate has a roundtable discussion with some mothers of Calvary Monterey. Nate and ladies discuss some parenting methods, practical ways of mothering, insights to everyday life. We hope this episode gives great wisdom and biblical insight as you mother, prepare for motherhood, or glean for a mom you know.  Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Ins...

With Easter right around the corner we want to use this episode as an opportunity to bring you a special Easter message from Pastor Nate! Nate takes us through Mark 16 which is all about the resurrection of Jesus Christ! We hope you enjoy this special Easter message! Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Instagram: @nateholdridge Church: calvary.com

Pastor Nate sits down with fellow pastors and talks about different tips their churches have used to prepare for the Easter season. Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Instagram: @nateholdridge Church: calvary.com Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode: Tommy Cota Church - Hope Alive Church Pilgrim Benham - Kings Cross Church Ben Sobels - Cypress Community Church

On today's episode, Nate has an in depth discussion with Welsey Towe about anxiety. Wesley share his story about living with anxiety and provides biblical insight and aids that have helped him. While every person deal with anxiety and every case is different, we pray that this discussion can help provide some biblical encouragement and hope into your life and help give some new perspectives on how...

Nate talks about the intricate relationship between marriage and ministry. Whether you are in ministry or married to someone in ministry, this is a vital episode for you! Nate breaks down some tips and insight on how to maintain a healthy balance between marriage and ministry.  Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Instagram: @nateholdridge Church: calvary.com

Do you have difficulty reading the Bible? Do you often struggle about where to start when you do read the Bible? In this episode, Nate has a round table discussion with Geoff Buck, Jeanine Staton, and Anne Jensen about methods and aids on how to read the Bible. Nate and the group discuss 12 Tips to help you read the Bible. Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Instagram: @nateholdridge Ch...

Nate and Matt Kehler have a deep talk on the topic of expressive individualism and the impact that that has had on today's society and specifically on children. Matt gives insight on how parents can approach this topic with kids, when it is healthy to discuss and have conversations with kids.   Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Instagram: @nateholdridge Church: calvary.com Books...

Nate talks with Pastor Bruce Zachary about the life of church planting. Bruce discusses his story as a church planter and his roots that led to planting churches. We learn about Cultivate Church Planting Program and how it provides the infrastructure to support church plants and provide resources. Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Instagram: @nateholdridge Church: calvary.com Learn Mo...

Nate sits down with the pastors of Calvary Monterey and takes a look back at 2022 in review. We get a special look into each ministry at Calvary Monterey and hear all about the wonderful things God has done is the past year. We take a moment to look forward to 2023 and hear each pastor's heart about what they look forward to in 2023. 

Nate talks with distinguished Author & Professor, Dr. J.P. Moreland about his lastest book, “A Simple Guide to Experiencing Miracles - Instruction and Inspiration for Living Supernaturally in Christ”. J.P. takes us through personal stories that inspired the book and discusses the motivation behind its writing. Make sure to grab a copy of Dr. Moreland's book on Amazon! Follow Pastor Nate: Websi...

Pastor Geoff Buck joins the podcast to have a deep discussion with Nate about strategies and practices to help parent adult children. Geoff and Nate talk about the key elements of how to best love adult children, care for adult children, encourage adult children, and also have fun with your adult child. This is a very encouraging episode to anyone who has adult children or is preparing as your kid...

Jeanine Staton joins the podcast to talk to us about the importance of building and developing Christian community in the local church. Jeanine oversees the life groups and connect ministry at Calvary Monterey. Jeanine and Nate discuss why the local church should have community groups and how it impacts the church and the individual. Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Instagram: @nateh...

Nate and his wife, Christina, have an in depth discussion about marriage and the qualities within a healthy and unhealthy marriage. They shed some light on the ups and downs of marriage, when marriage feels one sided, and the biblical perspective on marriage. Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Instagram: @nateholdridge Church: calvary.com Books mentioned in today's podcast: The Meaning...

Vanessa Estrada joins the podcast to share with us her story about how she came to know Jesus. After struggling with drug addiction, going to jail, and overcoming trauma, Vanessa shares her encounter with the Lord. Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Instagram: @nateholdridge Church: calvary.com Drug poem: https://foreverymom.com/health-fitness/poem-about-drugs-will-chill-you-to-the-bon...

Nate talks with Author and Pastor Nick Cady about his new book The God I Won’t Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers to Embracing Christianity. Nate and Nick discuss the behind the scenes of the book and the motivation behind its writing. Make sure to grab a copy of Nick's book on Amazon! The God I Won’t Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers to Embracing Christianity by Nick Cady: https://amzn...

What is worship? What does worship look like? Is it just music we listen to is it something more? Nate has an in-depth conversation with Riley Manzo to discuss the theology of worship and the how we can keep a biblical mindset when it comes to how we worship. Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Instagram: @nateholdridge Church: calvary.com

How do we strive to be church in a secular community? Today it seems harder than ever to stay steadfast in our society, especially with the difficulties in the world. Nate has an in-depth conversation with Manny Collazo about this and how we as a church and as christian can stay steadfast in a secular world as well as some best practices for forming strong community with other Jesus followers in a...

Today’s episode is a great for parents! Nate & Christina take us through an in-depth discussion about the ups and downs of parenting from kids to teens. They provide some great resources and stories they have endured as parents. Books mentioned in today’s episode: “Raising Passionate Jesus Follower” by Phil & Diane Comer “Minisrty of Motherhood” by Sally Clarkson “Doing Life With Your Adul...

David ran to God when he faced the hardest situations in his life. But what was it about God’s character that compelled him to turn towards God? How did David receive peace from God? Nate and Riley talk about David’s prayer found in Psalm 3 to consider how God leads us through our fear and into confidence. Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Instagram: @nateholdridge Church: calvary.com

How do we discern what is truth today? Why would we want to live like Jesus is King today? Is everything imploding, or is God’s kingdom expanding? Pastor Nate and Pastor Riley look to Psalm 2 to see how God’s word leads us through these questions. Follow Pastor Nate:  Website: nateholdridge.com Instagram: @nateholdridge Church: calvary.com

How do become fluent in the gospel? What can do to stay planted in our walk with Jesus? Today, Pastor Riley and Pastor Manny reflect on chapter 1 as we spend the summer in the book of Psalms.