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This episode is about how we formally pray, as a congregation, on Sunday mornings. We hope you'll enjoy listening!If you've ever wondered, "Why are our services the way they are?" From prayer types to song choices and liturgical practices, this is the podcast for you! We hope you'll enjoy listening, and will consider submitting questions throughout our journey! Questions can be submitted via email to: praise@calvarymemorial.comHost: Rae PaulGuests: Greg Molina and Gerald HeistandProducer: Greg MolinaIntro/Outro Music performed by Greg MolinaTo learn more about Calvary Memorial Church and her various ministries, visit: https://www.calvarymemorial.com/
Prompted by Rae, Pastor Gerald and Greg offer a "medium deep dive" on the nature of congregational singing according to the Bible, and as a part of discipleship here at CMC.If you've ever wondered, "Why are our services the way they are?" From prayer types to song choices and liturgical practices, this is the podcast for you! We hope you'll enjoy listening, and will consider submitting questions throughout our journey! Questions can be submitted via email to: praise@calvarymemorial.comHost: Rae PaulGuests: Greg Molina and Gerald HeistandProducer: Greg MolinaIntro/Outro Music performed by Greg MolinaTo learn more about Calvary Memorial Church and her various ministries, visit: https://www.calvarymemorial.com/
The first truly "practical" episode of our "This is Worship" series! While the 10,000 foot picture, the etymology of words, and background information is all amazing, it's time to get nitty-gritty. What are we doing on Sunday's and why? First up: the call to worship!If you've ever wondered, "Why are our services the way they are?" From prayer types to song choices and liturgical practices, this is the podcast for you! We hope you'll enjoy listening, and will consider submitting questions throughout our journey! Questions can be submitted via email to: praise@calvarymemorial.comHost: Rae PaulGuests: Greg Molina and Gerald HeistandProducer: Greg MolinaIntro/Outro Music performed by Greg MolinaTo learn more about Calvary Memorial Church and her various ministries, visit: https://www.calvarymemorial.com/
We're back after a long break and launching a new series on Worship at Calvary! Pastor Jonny will be sitting this one out, but pastors Greg and Gerald will be joining Rae for a rich discussion of Calvary's worship practices.If you've ever wondered, "Why are our services the way they are?" From prayer types to song choices and liturgical practices, this is the podcast for you! We hope you'll enjoy listening, and will consider submitting questions throughout our journey! Questions can be submitted via email to: praise@calvarymemorial.comHost: Rae PaulGuests: Greg Molina and Gerald HeistandProducer: Greg MolinaIntro/Outro Music performed by Greg MolinaTo learn more about Calvary Memorial Church and her various ministries, visit: https://www.calvarymemorial.com/
A brief update from pastors Jonny and Gerald.
Produced by Greg Molina
With Music by Greg Molina
Welcome to this is calvary! We're excited to have you return our journey through the story of sexuality: For the Love of the World.
This week, we welcomes Dr. Abigail Favale (Notre Dame) for an insightful and important conversation on the origins of feminism, transgenderism and their place in modern culture. Stay tuned for more!
Hosts: Rae Paul
Guest(s): Dr. Abigail Favale, Rev. Dr. Gerald Hiestand
Producer: Greg Molina With music by Greg Molina
Welcome to this is calvary! We're excited to have you on our journey through the story of sexuality: For the Love of the World.
This weeek, this is calvary, welcomes Dr. Bill Struthers (Wheaton College) for an insightful and important conversation on the nature of pornography and its place in modern culture.
Stay tuned for more!
Co-Hosts: Jonathan Cummings and Rae Paul
Guest(s): Dr. William Struthers, Rev. Dr. Gerald Hiestand
Producer: Greg Molina
With music by Greg Molina
Welcome to this is calvary! We're excited to have you on our journey through the story of sexuality: For the Love of the World.
Pastor Gerald turns back the clock with us as we journey into the content of his own book: Sex Dating and Relationships. Was it relevant then? Is it relevant now? What should the sexual ethic of dating look like? All that and more for your enjoyment on this week's episode.
Stay tuned for more! New episodes posted Sundays.
Co-Hosts: Jonathan Cummings and Rae Paul
Guest(s): Pastor Gerald Hiestand
Producer: Greg Molina
With music by Greg Molina
Welcome to this is calvary! We're excited to have you on our journey through the story of sexuality: For the Love of the World.
We have a heavy, hard-hitting, and close to home topic this week. Our hosts (Jonny and Rae) and guests(Pastor Gerald and Dr. O'Reilly) discuss the polarizing question: "What does the bible say about homosexuality?" We hope you'll join us as we humbly reflect on the nature of human sexuality.
Stay tuned for more! New episodes posted Sundays.
Co-Hosts: Jonathan Cummings and Rae Paul
Guest(s): Matt O'Reilly & Pastor Gerald Hiestand
Producer: Greg Molina
With music by Greg Molina
Welcome to this is calvary! We're excited to have you on our journey through the story of sexuality: For the Love of the World.
On this week's episode Jonny, Rae, and Pastor Gerald sat down with theology professor Dr. Christina Hitchcock to discuss the lamentable ways, at least here in America, evangelicals have neglected single people, and the biblically valorized status of singleness. Prepare for a brutally honest rebuke of the churches idealization of marriage and its impact on the current sexual climate in America.
We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more. New episodes posted every Sunday!
Co-Hosts: Jonathan Cummings and Rae Paul
Guest(s): Dr. Christina Hitchcock & Pastor Gerald Hiestand
Producer: Greg Molina
With music by Greg Molina
Welcome back to this is calvary! We're excited to have you with us as we journey a bit deeper into the story of sexuality: For the Love of the World.
In this episode we had the privilege of talking with Dr. Stephanie Griswold, and taking a deeper dive into her field of expertise: sexual trauma. She answers questions like: "Should churches talk about sexual trauma?" "What is sexual trauma?" "How should the church engage with this subject?" and more.
We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more. New episodes posted every Sunday!
Co-Hosts: Jonathan Cummings and Rae Paul
Guest(s): Dr. Stephanie Griswold & Pastor Gerald Hiestand
Producer: Greg Molina
With music by Greg Molina
Karen Washburn shares her experience with grief through numerous losses throughout her life and Who she's clung to amidst it all.
Jon Vignere shares his experience losing his sister as a young adult.
Lucas Wittman shares of his experience losing his mom as a young teen.
Pastor Gerald, Pastor Jonny, Rae and Caroline talk about what it means to grieve with hope.
SHOW NOTES:
Books on Grief, Death, and Dying:
A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis
Rejoicing in Lament by J. Todd Billings
Everything Happens for a Reason, and other Lies I’ve Loved by Kate Bowler
Lament for a Son by Nicolas Wolterstorff
Where I End By Katherine Elizabeth Clark
Prayer in the Night By Tish Harrison Warren
Every Moment Holy Volume II: Grief, Death, and Hope
Calvary Spotify Playlist
Grief, Death, and Hope
Songs featured in this episode:
How Long? By Bifrost Arts
Death of a Dream by Drew Miller
Jonny, Rae, and Caroline sit down with Pastor Gerald to talk of grief, death, and dying, with a special focus on the perspective of the presbyter.
Pastor Gerald reflects on God's grace present during his sabbatical.
Music: "Different Now" by Andy Gullahorn
Pastor Gerald shares all he learned on Sabbatical.
Music: "Different Now" by A
Pastor Gerald shares about what he learned on his Sabbatical.
Music: "Different Now" by Andy Gullahorn
Pastor Gerald shares his experience entering Sabbatical a bit early.
Music: "Different Now" by Andy Gullahorn





