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 Nate:Website: nateholdridge.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.com

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.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.com

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.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard FosterGrace Based Parenting: Set Your Family TreeEmotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature by Peter ScazzeroESV BibleDear New Dad by Nate HoldridgeHabits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin EarlyThe Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character by Jon Tyson

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-4-1-13Follow Pastor Nate:Website: nateholdridge.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.com

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.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Jump to Practical Ways to Mother  - 1:12:35Matt Kehler Podcast on Expressive Individualism's Impact On ParentingDifferent Children, Different Needs: Understanding the Unique Personality of Your Child by Charles F. BoydThe Ministry of Motherhood: Following Christ's Example in Reaching the Hearts of Our Children by Sally ClarksonAge of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul David TrippMom Heart Moments: Daily Devotions for Lifegiving Motherhood by Sally ClarksonRaising Passionate Jesus Followers: The Power of Intentional Parenting by Phil and Diane ComerRaising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David ThomasBoy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You by Monica Swanson

Nate talks with Student Life Director at Trinity High School, Megan Ryan. Megan shines a light on a new approach about ways can help us trust the Bible. Nate and Megan talk about deep questions like: "should we let our instincts guide us?", "should we trust modern versions of morality or culture?", and "should we trust our desires?". Megan uses these questions to help reveal truth and tackle a big question that many people face, "can the Bible be trusted?"Follow Pastor Nate:Website: nateholdridge.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:How Not To Read the Bible by Dan Kimball:https://amzn.to/3JSDQf4Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin:https://amzn.to/40Rn86uJesus Through The Eyes Of Women by Rebecca McLaughlin:https://amzn.to/40zVEmjTree Ocelot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margay

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.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: 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.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Tommy Cota Church - Hope Alive ChurchPilgrim Benham - Kings Cross ChurchBen 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 to handle anxiousness and encounter Jesus through those moments. Follow Pastor Nate:Website: nateholdridge.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comListen to Wesley's Better Days Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3Y7LirW

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.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: 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.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Praying the Bible - by Donald Whitney https://amzn.to/3wQdHHFPraying God's Word: Breaking Free from Spiritual Strongholds by Beth Moorehttps://amzn.to/3Jy3PKhThe Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Namehttps://amzn.to/3l78Y1JLectures in Systematic Theology by Henry Thiessenhttps://amzn.to/3l9KntiSystematic Theology, Second Edition: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudemhttps://amzn.to/3DCafnHThe Knowledge of the Holy: The Attributes of God: Their Meaning in the Christian Life by A.W. Tozerhttps://amzn.to/3Ylvbr7Fix Your Eyes: How Our Study of God Shapes Our Worship of Him by Amy Gannetthttps://amzn.to/3jlAnN3Wayne Grudem Systemic Theology Lectureshttps://www.waynegrudem.com/category/audio/systematic-theologyBlue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.orgCalvary Monterey Life Groupshttps://www.calvary.com/lifegroupsCalvary Monterey Growth Groupshttps://www.calvary.com/growthgroupsAudio Bible Apps:Slugs and Bugs Sing the Biblehttps://amzn.to/3l8jxkYDwell Audio Biblehttps://bit.ly/3DC2ePAYouVersion Bible Apphttps://www.youversion.com

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.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comBooks mentioned in today’s episode: Pastor Nate's Picks:The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl Truemanhttps://amzn.to/3Will8sPastor Matt's Picks:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers: The Power of Intentional Parenting by Phil & Diane Comerhttps://amzn.to/3V0dVphParenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripphttps://amzn.to/3BH5NTPLive No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace by John Mark Comerhttps://amzn.to/3FX052PThe Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexualityhttps://amzn.to/3vi7eEtGod's Design for Sex by Stan and Brenna Joneshttps://amzn.to/3hOh1PI

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.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comLearn More About Cultivate:https://cultivatechurchplanting.com/Church Planting Manual:https://calvaryglobalnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Calvary-Planting-Manual.pdfJoin The Cultivate Church Gathering on February 1st:http://cgn.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1574044 

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:Website: nateholdridge.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comBooks and articles mentioned in today's episode:A Simple Guide to Experience Miracles by J.P. Morelandhttps://amzn.to/3F2Zb3a

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 kids grow up. If you are an adult and struggle with your relationship with your parents or seeking a deeper relationship with your parents, then this is for you as well!Follow Pastor Nate:Website: nateholdridge.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comBooks and articles mentioned in today's episode:Blog Post: 4 Strategies To Help You Parent Your Adult Childrenhttps://www.nateholdridge.com/blog/4-strategies-to-help-you-parent-adult-childrenSoul Keeping: Caring For The Most Important Part of You baby John Ortberghttps://amzn.to/3V1AmdYParenting Your Adult Child by Gary Chapmanhttps://amzn.to/3TJE1MtDoing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut And The Welcome Mat Out by Jim Burnshttps://amzn.to/3tzV8WK

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.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comBooks mentioned in today's podcast:Jeanine's Book Pick - Praying God's Word by Beth Moore:https://amzn.to/3yWODjyNate's Book Pick - Sticky Church by Larry Osborne: https://amzn.to/3MMNPUh

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.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comBooks mentioned in today's podcast:The Meaning of Marriage - Tim & Kathy Kellerhttps://amzn.to/3DZP1RURun to Win - Tim Challies https://amzn.to/3RiAIe8

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.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comDrug poem: https://foreverymom.com/health-fitness/poem-about-drugs-will-chill-you-to-the-bone/

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.to/3riCYHHFollow Pastor Nate:Website: nateholdridge.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comFollow Pastor Nick CadyWebsite: nickcady.orgTwitter: @nickcadyInstagram: @cadynick