The Other 6 Days

In this special episode, we have some very special guests step in to takeover the podcast and show us how things  really get done! We have Pastor's Natalie Dawson, April Jenkins & Gigi Johnson here with us to share on various aspects of being a women... wether ministry, motherhood, the milestone moments & the mistakes. This episode is an exciting opportunity to get a different perspec...

In this episode, we get to know the Southwest Worship Pastor, Kanjii Mbugua. He shares some of his story, his journey & experience & God's calling on his life that landed him as the worship pastor at Southwest Church in Indian Wells, California. We begin with a unique discussion on what it means to cultivate a "multiethnic soundtrack" or a "global worship sound" in...

Description: Life, Death & Resurrection | The Other 6 Days | Episode 48 In this episode, we dive right into a conversation about the life, death & resurrection of Jesus Christ. Are these historical claims the greatest hoax or the greatest hope ever presented to humanity? We discuss why we celebrate Easter & why we believe we can have confidence in these claims and how these events shou...

Join us in this episode as we revisit an important topic about the value of being a multiethnic church. We explore some of the hurdles, challenges & triumphs in upholding this value & endeavor to answer some of the cultural questions being posed around this topic. SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES: - SW Position Papers on the Image of God - (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wxmu9nuon7t5mjt30cvyl/SW...

In this episode, we begin a discussion about "faith & works", the place and importance of each in our salvation and the overarching call of the gospel, as well as some the ways we tend to get it right and wrong in our lives. Sam Allberry: James for You: Showing you how real faith looks in real life (God's Word for You) ( https://a.co/d/hYlzVO9 ) A.W. Tozer: The Pursuit of Christ...

In this episode, we talk about the problem of pride... what it is, how the world sees it vs. how God sees it, how it shows up in our lives and what we can do about it. We kick of the podcast with some conversation about how Enneagram 8's deal with the problem of pride and then jump into some cultural perspectives & what the Bible has to say on the topic. We then wrap it up with some pract...

In this episode, we are joined by Pastor Mark & Erin Clark from Bayside church to share with us some practical marriage & relationship advice. The ups & downs, roadblocks, hurdles, opportunities & advice on how to show up well in your relationship & marriage. TOOLS & RESOURCES: Mark Clark: The Problem of Life: How to Find Identity, Purpose, and Joy in a Disenchanted World (...

In this episode, we talk about the main thrust of our Southwest Vision statement as a gospel-centered, multiethnic, intergenerational church that LOVES discipleship ! We open with some conversation about what discipleship has looked like in our own lives personally and how that has impacted our ministries. We then discuss a little about what we mean when we say "discipleship" and how we...

In this episode, we are joined by Young Song, our Southwest Residency Director, to discuss the act of Baptism... what it is, what it means and why it's such an important part of our Christian faith. We kickoff the episode discussing a little about our own Baptism journey's and then jump into a little about the biblical history, the significance as well as various aspects of how Baptism i...

In this episode, we start off with some fun talking about those guilty little pleasures... the things that we enjoy, but are not probably not that great for us! We then jump right into some conversation about what it means to be IN this world, but not be OF it. We address the tension Christians must manage as they keep their eyes fixed on heavenly things while still keeping their feet firmly plant...

As we head into the holiday season, the idea of giving & receiving is at the forefront of many people's minds. In this episode, we address the cultural joy's & pressures, the biblical principles and some practical ways we can engage with the kind of generosity that is rooted in love & at the heart of the gospel. INFORMATION & RESOURCES: The Paradox of Generosity by Christ...

In this episode, we've got Jacob Ravenscraft who is the dean of Spiritual Life at Cal Baptist University in Riverside California and offers some unique insight and perspective into our Gen Z audience. And then we've then got Young Song, our new Southwest Residency director who is responsible for building & deploying a new pastoral residence training & equipping program right here...

In this episode, we have invited a very special guest, Pastor Chris McElwee to join us. Chris is our new Discipleship Pastor here at Southwest and brings with him a wealth of knowledge, experience and know how in all areas of ministry, leadership and both local and global missions. We are excited to learn a little more about Chris, his passion and gifting, all while sharing what we believe to be o...

In this episode, Pastors CJ McFadden & Ricky Jenkins engage in a conversation around the topic of spiritual warfare. What it is, what it entails, how much power does Satan really have and how we can engage in the battle. We offer some biblical insights and wisdom on these matters and provide some helpful information & resources to help navigate spiritual warfare. SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES...

In this episode, Pastors CJ McFadden & Ricky Jenkins discuss questions submitted in response to a recent weekend message about the upcoming 2024 election. We knew that our weekend service could not afford the time or appropriate space to attempt to address many of our audiences specific questions or concerns, so this episode is where we will attempt to accomplish that! Our goal will be to answ...

In this episode, Pastors CJ McFadden & Ricky Jenkins dive right into some topics many people have been asking for... aliens, A.I., heaven, hell and the afterlife! We touch on the doctrines of soteriology & eschatology, addressing some commonly held positions on the millennium. We then provide some biblical insight and "good to knows" on heaven, hell & salvation. We wrap it up...

In this episode, we have invited a very special guest, Pastor Chris Brown from North Coast Church to offer his unique insights and perspectives as we talk about the up's and downs of the Christian faith, getting it right sometimes and getting it wrong. This podcast promises to be full of fun stories, helpful insights but most of all, practical ways we can engage in conversations about our fai...

In this episode, Pastors CJ McFadden, Ricky Jenkins & Natalie Dawson engage in a healthy & helpful dialogue that has often been & continues to be a deeply debated topic in Christianity... gender roles & women in leadership. We will offer some initial frame work & insights to establish the heart behind our conversation and then address the most commonly held views & Position...

In this episode, your host pastor CJ McFadden & lead Pastor Ricky Jenkins talk about all things love, but first, we start with some fun conversation around pop-culture love songs, stories or romantic comedies. We then jump into a little history & background around the word "love"what it is, what it isn't, what culture has made it into. We then discuss some helpful ways we ca...

In this episode, your host Pastors CJ McFadden & Ricky Jenkins kick off the podcast with a discussion on the topic of spiritual gifts; what they are, what they are not, ways a believer can identify their specific spiritual gift or gifts? Once they do, how do they go about developing them and using them effectively. We address the elephant in the room regarding some common misunderstandings, mi...

In this episode, your host pastor CJ McFadden interviews local Chick-Fil-A franchise owner, David Peck to talk about all things Chick-fil-A... his background, experience, journey, the culture, hospitality, community engagement and gospel furtherance. The goal of other 6 days podcast is focused on taking what happens on Sunday's at church & discussing practical ways those things should sho...

Ever wondered why the power of storytelling is so universal? On this episode of The Other Six Days, join me, CJ McFadden, as I sit down with my good friend and dynamic high school ministries leader, Hunter McMillan. Known for his incredible communication skills and film expertise, Huntr brings a fresh perspective on how God instills storytelling as a way to connect us all. We kick things off with...

In this episode, we take a group of young adults from Southwest Church and let them ask us anything! Our hope in this episode, is to simply highlight young adults, open up dialogue about some of the most pressing issues, thoughts, ideas, questions or concerns they are currently navigating, all while having some fun as we discover some ways to encourage & help each other grow.  SHOW NOTES &...

Idolatry is what happens when we take good things and turn them into "God things" in our lives. We are told throughout Scripture that our hearts are perpetual idol factories... turning marriage, parenting, money, sex, power, the church and even our own selves into idols to be worshiped above God. In this episode of our podcast, we discuss the topic of idolatry... what it is, what it does...

In this episode, we welcome special guest, Pastor Matt Brown from Sandals Church in Riverside California to join us as we ask questions about leading a multisite megachurch, the power of podcasts & asking questions from Matt's new book, Every Day A Miracle: Trusting The God Who Heals Us Inside and Out. Pastor Matt shares why he is so invested in this specific topic and unpacks some practi...