If I Had More Time

Join Eric and Content Pastor Liz Garcia as they talk about the good news of Christ’s Resurrection and the joy and hope He brings us! Plus, Eric shares a preview of our next teaching series, A Search for Meaning: A Study of Ecclesiastes. To sign up for our next session of Rooted starting the week of April 12 across all our Mariners congregations and online, click here !

Join Eric & Kaye Geiger as they discuss the account of Jesus' death on the cross and what His Resurrection means for us! To sign up for our next session of Rooted starting the week of April 13 across all our Mariners congregations and online, click here !

Tune into this episode as Eric and Mariners Trabuco Canyon Lead Pastor Kenny Luck talk about Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, the pain of abandonment Jesus experienced, and the wonderful redemption He offers us through His obedience! Join us this Easter at Mariners Church on April 2, 4 & 5 as we celebrate the good news of Christ’s Resurrection and the joy and hope He brings us!...

Join Eric and special guest Daniel Nuñez, pastor of Ministerios Transformación, our church partner in northern Baja, Mexico! Together, they talk about church planting, Jesus' Great Commission for us, and how we're all called to share the gospel with the nations. To "Give and Go" and be a part of reaching people around the world with the love of Jesus, click here !

Join us for a conversation with Teaching Pastor Doug Fields and Mariners Anaheim Lead Pastor Munyoki Mulwa as they talk about the story of Jesus washing His disciples' feet, some common fears about stepping into serving for the first time, and how serving affects our relationship with Jesus! To take your next step in serving others, click here !

Join Eric and Mariners Irvine Lead Pastor Jared Kirkwood as they discuss the story of Jesus turning over tables in the temple and how Jesus' anger displays His perfect love for us! To learn more about our upcoming opportunities for kids and youth this Summer with Next Gen, click here !

Join us as Eric and Justin Taylor talk about Passion Week, comparing the Gospel accounts, and how Jesus is a very different King! Justin Taylor is an author and executive vice-president of book publishing at Crossway, a Christian publishing company. The Final Days of Jesus   by Andreas Köstenberger & Justin Taylor To sign up to be baptized at one of our Mariners congregations, click here to le...

Join Eric and special guests Dr. Grudem and Matt Soerens for an honest conversation about some of the different views Christians hold on borders and immigration. Welcoming the Stranger by Matthew Soerens Politics According to the Bible and Bible Doctrine by Dr. Grudem Dr. Wayne Grudem is a theologian, author, and former professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Phoenix Seminary. He has...

Join Eric, his daughter Eden, and Teaching Pastor Christine Caine for an impactful conversation about how we view and care for our bodies and what God says about our ultimate identity and worth. Christine Caine is a speaker, author, and activist who has been serving the local church globally for over 30 years. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Camp...

This week, Eric and Scholar-in-Residence Ed Stetzer discuss the differences between denominations and how God is moving through His Church around the world. Ed Stetzer, Ph. D., is the Dean and Professor of Leadership and Christian Ministry at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. Ed has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches; trained pastors and church planters on six continents; ear...

Hear a roundtable discussion with Eric and Lead Discipleship Pastor John Thomas as they walk through different spiritual gifts and how God moves through us to build His Church and serve others with His love.

Listen to a conversation between Eric and former Newport Beach Mayor Will O’Neill as they dive into navigating faith and public service. Will O’Neill has served in many roles, including as the Mayor of Newport Beach, a Newport Beach City Council Member, the Chairman of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, and the Chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County. Will and his fami...

In this week’s episode, Eric and Lee Strobel discuss common questions about Heaven and our eternity with Jesus. After probing the evidence for Jesus for nearly two years, Lee Strobel became a Christian in 1981. He is the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and a New York Times best-selling author of more than 40 books and curricula, including The Case for Christ and The Case f...

Join Eric and author Rebecca McLaughlin for a deeper conversation about God’s character throughout Scripture. Rebecca McLaughlin is a renowned author who holds a Ph. D. in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University and a degree in theological and pastoral studies from Oak Hill Theological College in London. Her book, Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religio...

If I Had More Time will be taking a short break for the holidays. New episodes will begin again on the weekend of Jan 3 & 4 with the start of our new teaching series, On the Table . In the meantime, we invite you to check out our other digital content! First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcard Can we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692 You can find...

Join Eric and Content Pastor Liz Garcia as they talk about bringing Thursday Nights at Mariners to three more Mariners congregations, hosting Mariners weekend services at Union Rescue Mission in L.A., and launching Mariners San Clemente and Mariners Yorba Linda--plus, a special preview of the questions from our upcoming On the Table teaching series! First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschu...

Tune into this week's episode as Content Pastor Liz Garcia is joined by Teaching Pastor Christine Caine and they discuss the way God is moving around the world, preparing our hearts for Christmas, and the hope God offers us in our seasons of waiting! First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcard Can we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692 You can find i...

Tune into this week's episode as Eric is joined by special guest Christine Caine and they discuss the importance of carrying holy restlessness and finding our rest in Jesus' finished work! Chris Caine is a speaker, author, and activist who has been serving the local church globally for over 30 years. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Camp...

Tune into this week's episode as Eric is joined by special guest Steve Graves and they discuss how to wisely implement and drive change as a leader! Steve Graves is a strategist, CEO advisor, author, and served as a Leadership Coach for Eric during his 5 years as Senior Vice President at Lifeway Christian Resources. He has authored twenty books and worked with thousands of leaders, weaving th...

This week, Eric is joined by special guest Joel Klatt as they discuss the importance of being authentic, consistent, and credible as a leader. Joel Klatt is the lead college football and NFL draft analyst for FOX Sports. He hosts The Joel Klatt Show podcast and is a former standout quarterback at the University of Colorado. 

In this week's episode, Eric is joined by special guest Rob Pelinka as they talk about the relationship between character and competence and the importance of perseverance in leadership! Rob Pelinka is the President of Basketball Operations and General Manager of the Los Angeles Lakers. He gained prominence as a sports agent, representing top NBA talent, including Kobe Bryant, and founding th...

Tune into this week's episode as Eric is joined by special guest Cheryl Bachelder and they discuss how to live and lead with Christlike servanthood! Cheryl Bachelder was the CEO of Popeyes Industry during the turnaround years. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Chick-fil-A and as a board member of WorkMatters, a ministry focused on helping Christian leaders discover the sacred...

Tune into this week's episode as Eric is joined by special guest Ruben Mendoza and they discuss what it means to lead with conviction! Ruben Mendoza is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Foundation Building Materials with 25 years of industry experience. Before founding the company in 2011, Ruben served as the Chief Executive Officer of AMS, a leading distributor of buildi...

Join Senior Pastor Eric Geiger and Content Pastor Liz Garcia for a bonus episode as they discuss the historical context of the book of Nehemiah and give an overview of our new teaching series, How to Lead! First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcard Can we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692 You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, wat...

Tune into this week's episode of the If I Had More Time podcast as Eric is joined by special guest John Maxwell and they discuss what it means to lead with vision! John Maxwell is a teaching pastor and leadership expert who has sold more than 30 million books in 50 languages on leadership, team-building, and personal growth. He is the founder of The John Maxwell Company, EQUIP, and The John M...