Jesus Famous with Nate Holdridge

Suffering is part of the human experience. It’s in the news, in our communities, and in our homes. But is there a way to redeem suffering? What’s God’s perspective? In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us see how God can use the suffering in our lives to produce beautiful stories of God’s grace. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/172 Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Twitter: @nh...

Think of the word "love" for a moment. What does it stir up for you? For some of us we may feel joy, others may feel heartbreak, and a few may feel hopeless. Wherever you land on that spectrum, the chances are that the word "love" has been shaped by your romantic experiences. So what does God's word say about love and romance? In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us understand God's intention,...

From beginning to end, scripture has a way of pointing us to our savior, Jesus. But how does that play out in the Old Testament? In this conversation, Pastor Nate talks to us about Caleb and shows us Jesus-like characteristics from his life. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/8001 Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Twitter: @nholdridge Instagram: @nateholdridge Pastor Nate’s Church:...

Each marriage may look a little different, but what are some of the founding principle that we can hold on to when pursuing a Godly marriage? In this conversation, Pastor Nate looks to the marriage between Aquila and Priscilla for Biblical wisdom concerning marriage. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/159 Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Twitter: @nholdridge Instagram: @nateholdrid...

Have you ever wondered to yourself, “What should I pray for?” Where do we find the fuel to pray for big things in God’s name? In this conversation, Pastor Nate reflects on the prayer life of Nehemiah to see how we can be a people who pray massive, clear prayers for God’s glory. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/156 Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Twitter: @nholdridge Instagram: @...

It's been said before that the solution to a problem is often times a person. Isn't that the truth? We need people! People are much more than a solution though. So much of our understanding of who God is comes through experiencing life with others. In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us to see people as God's image bearers, and how we can demonstrate God's attributes to the people around us. A...

With so many people around the planet, is it really worth more children into this world? Maybe you feel like you could never afford to have children, or like they would hinder you from accomplishing the goals you've set in life. What does God have to say about it? In this conversation, Pastor Nate opens up about family, parenting, and raising children to help us see God's vision for human flourish...

When life is stressful, who do you run to? If your marriage is losing momentum, what do you indulge in? Or when your faith feels dead, how do you respond? Scripture would tell us that our greatest weapon against discouragement is prayer. In this conversation, Pastor Nate talks to us about the incredible power we find in God through prayer. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/153 Follow Pastor Nat...

Have you ever heard the saying, "Mo' money, mo' problems"? We may laugh, but we do so because we understand that this modern day proverb has ancient truth blooming from within. God knew long ago that mankind would experience turmoil in the pursuit of "more". Understanding this, God opened up the eyes of men like Solomon to see that there is a better life - The life of little. In this conversation,...

Have you ever felt like it's hard to grasp who the Holy Spirit is? He doesn't speak in the Bible, so how do we know Him? Is He like God? In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us understand how the Holy Spirit is God, yet accessible to God's people. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/144 Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Twitter: @nholdridge Instagram: @nateholdridge Pastor Nate’s...

When speaking of marriage, Jesus had a vision to see it done correctly. That there would be love. That the covenant would be kept with integrity. And that this relationship would glorify God. In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us see the teachings of Jesus as key elements for our marriages. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/140 Follow Pastor Nate: Website: nateholdridge.com Twitter: @nhold...

Have you ever envied the accomplishments of someone else? Or dreamed about living the life they live? It's normal to want what others have, but what if we choose to buck against our natural desire? What if we decided to pursue everything God has put us, rather than what's in front of someone else? In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us see that God has set each one of us on our own path - our...

A man of God is known not only by his words, but by the way he lives his life. Does he love others? Is he humble? Does he honor God with his decisions? These questions are just the beginning when asking about a man's devotion to God. In this conversation, Pastor Nate refers to the life of Elijah to show us an example of Biblical manhood. Article: nateholdridge.com/blog/8008 Follow Pastor Nate: Web...

John the apostle led his ministry in a way that was entirely fatherly. A man far different from the apostle Paul, John seemed to continually brim over with love. In this conversation, Pastor Matt Kehler joins Pastor Nate to talk about John's ministry to the church and how his example can help men become better fathers. Article Links: nateholdridge.com/blog/126 Follow Pastor Nate: Twitter: @nholdri...

“While they were worshiping the Lord,” (Acts 13:2) Paul and Barnabus, while in the midst of church leadership, received a massive call from God in a moment of worshipping the Lord. They were a cosmopolitan group, men from various backgrounds and nations, but they had their Lord in common. It was Him they served; Him they worshipped. In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us see the joyful connect...

In his book Hamlet's Blackberry, Willam Powers writes, "Truly disconnected places are increasingly rare.” It’s so true. Finding silence is not only difficult, but it’s also a fight against the noise of life. In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us see why silence is important, and then gives us some ideas on how to fight for silence in our lives. Article Links: nateholdridge.com/blog/111 Follow...

"Can I drink alcohol as a Christian?" "Should I vote Republican or Democrat?" "What kind of music is ok for me to listen to?" Maybe you've landed on answers to these questions, but have been confused when another Christian comes to a different understanding than you. In this conversation, Pastor Nate seeks to depolarize liberty and conviction between people within the church by encouraging love, g...

Humility isn't simply achieved by an easy method, but rather learned through a process. It requires repentance when we want to be stubborn. It means submission when we want to retaliate. It embodies empathy when we want to dismiss others. Simply put, it's a new way of life. In this conversation, Pastor Nate looks to the story of Naaman to help us see how we can develop humility in our lives. Artic...

In scripture we read, “This is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality” (1 Thessalonians 4:3) But what is sexual immorality? How does our sexuality play into our sanctification? In this conversation, Pastor Nate looks to the book of 1 Thessalonians to help us see how we can stand guard against sexual immorality in our lives. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blo...

If you are a believer, you are the church. Church is not a building; church is God’s people. But when your church gathers, how do you go? How does this gathering work best? In this conversation, Pastor Nate & Pastor Matt Kehler help us think through our church participation while providing some fresh perspective into church life. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/86 Follow Pastor Nate: Twit...

Modern companies have mission statements - a guiding sentence for all that they do. Is that the same within the church? How about for the Christian? Why is that important? In this conversation, Pastor Nate looks to the book of Romans to help us see what scripture says about the Christian’s mission statement. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/8002 Follow Pastor Nate: Twitter: @nholdridge Instagr...

Have you ever wanted to know how some of the most Spirit-led people make decisions? What does it look like for the ultra-godly to choose where to go and what to do? Perhaps a glimpse into one of the greatest Christian lives ever will serve us as we make our decisions in life. In this conversation, Pastor Nate seeks to help us in our personal decision making by taking a look at the decision-making...

The Bible teaches mankind was made in God's image. But how does this affect our day-to-day lives? What does this say about my identity as a Christian? In this conversation, Pastor Nate helps us see God's grand design by observing how He made mankind in His image. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/77 Follow Pastor Nate: Twitter: @nholdridge Instagram: @nateholdridge Pastor Nate’s Church: calvary...

With acceptance from culture and legalization from government, Marijuana is becoming a recreational norm within our country. But what does that mean for a Christian? What does scripture say about getting high? How should my faith respond to legalization? In this conversation, Pastor Nate seeks to help Christians by exploring the answers to these questions. Article Link: nateholdridge.com/blog/83 F...