Pursuing Life

Calvary Church Pa
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Every single person has a unique story. We believe stories are powerful—God has made himself known through the stories of the Bible and continues to share His goodness and faithfulness through the lives and experiences of ordinary people.

  1. 12/29/2025

    Ep. 139 The Wonder of Christmas | What “Peace On Earth” Really Means with Pastor Dave Ross

    Christmas may be over, but why we celebrate is true all year!  We read about the heavenly host joining the angels to rejoice as they announce the coming of the Messiah. But do we stop long enough to consider what it really means when they declare “peace on earth”? Today, Pastor Dave Ross joins us to explain why this is one of his favorite parts of the Christmas story… and the reason might just surprise you! Read Luke 2

    15 min

  2. 12/22/2025

    Ep. 138 The Wonder of Christmas | Why You Shouldn’t Skip the Genealogy with Pastor David Harrop

    When we encounter genealogies in the Bible, it’s easy to glaze over long columns of difficult-to-pronounce names. But today, Pastor David Harrop is explaining why the genealogy of Jesus brings so much depth to the Christmas story that we might just miss if we pass it by.  Read Matthew 1

    17 min

  3. 12/15/2025

    Ep. 137 The Wonder of Christmas | Uncertainty is a Part of Life with Tammy McDaniel

    Listen in as Tammy McDaniel reflects on Like 2:19—what it must have felt like to ponder and meditate on the miraculous things God was doing, while still sitting in so many unknowns.  Read Luke 2

    14 min

  4. 12/08/2025

    Ep. 136 The Wonder of Christmas | God Breaks His Silence with Kylie Martin

    Join host, Monica Kirsch, and Director of K-4 Ministries, Kylie Martin, as they reflect on what the announcement of the coming of Christ must have felt like after 400 years of perceived silence.  Passages referenced in this episode:  Luke 2 Matthew 2

    16 min

  5. 09/01/2025

    Ep. 135 Heavy But Hopeful | Breaking Free from Guilt & Shame

    Is what you’re feeling guilt—or shame? In this episode, Pastoral Counselors, George May & Chris Torchia, unpack how these emotions shape our lives, relationships, and healing, and share tools for moving from paralyzing shame to growth-driven guilt. We also explore how the gospel not only frees us from guilt but restores our identity and belonging as beloved children of God. Resources for Further Growth: The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson Shame Interrupted by Ed Welch

    42 min

  6. 08/25/2025

    Ep. 134 Heavy But Hopeful | God is with us in the Valley of Grief

    Each of us has likely experienced loss in one way or another. The process of grieving those losses looks different for everyone, but what remains true is that God promises to walk through those valleys of grief with us. Rebekah is no stranger to grief. When her son, Dagan, passed away suddenly at age 23, Rebekah’s world was flipped upside down. Today, she is so generously sharing her story—one filled with evidence that, while the sting of loss never quite goes away, God still works even in the midst of darkness and tragedy. Resources for Further Growth: GriefShare Loss of Spouse GriefShare Experiencing Grief by H. Norman Wright Journeying Through Grief (Four-Book Series by Stephen’s Ministries)

    1 hr

  7. 08/18/2025

    Ep. 133 Heavy But Hopeful | Addiction is More Than Just a Behavioral Fight

    Today, Pastor George May, Chris Torchia, and Greg Schmalhofer are unpacking the struggle with addiction. Whether you or someone you know wrestles with addiction, or you’ve ever found yourself turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with the heaviness of life, this episode is for you! We’ll talk about what it’s like for someone experiencing addiction, how different addictions can present themselves, and ultimately how to approach this struggle from a biblical point of view so that we can find hope and support for recovery. No matter how you might find yourself relating to the topic of addiction, you are not alone!  Resources for Further Growth:  -       Check out Greg’s Ministry at hoperecovery.us -       Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel by Ed Welch -       Good News for the Chemically Dependent and Those Who Love Them by Jeff VanVonderan -       Calvary’s support group, Grace & Hope, meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm.

    47 min

  8. 08/11/2025

    Ep. 132 Heavy But Hopeful | Finding God in the Midst of Anxiety & Depression

    Since childhood, Mike has struggled with anxiety and depression. Throughout the years, that struggle has presented itself in different ways, and he has walked through both good seasons and hard seasons. When Mike married Julie, she entered into the battle with him and began to understand struggles of mental health in a new light. Today, Mike and Julie—along with Pastoral Counseling Associate, Chris Torchia—are sharing both their story and insight. But ultimately, they are reminding us that there is hope to be found in the grace of Jesus, even on the hardest days.

    58 min
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Every single person has a unique story. We believe stories are powerful—God has made himself known through the stories of the Bible and continues to share His goodness and faithfulness through the lives and experiences of ordinary people.

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  • Creator
    Calvary Church Pa
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    149
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Calvary Church Pa
  • Show Website
    Pursuing Life