What did he mean by that?

Northside Church Liverpool
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This podcast is designed to discuss points or questions from the previous sermon, we dive deeper in what Pastor meant while preaching.

  1. 5d ago

    Ep 126 - Do You Really Need to Get Right With God?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: Do You Really Need to Get Right With God? 📅 Release Date: October 29th, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.   Episode Summary: What does it actually mean when a Christian says, “I need toget right with God”? This week, we talk about the difference between earning God's acceptance and growing in our relationship with Him. We explore why it's so easy to measure our standing with God by how often we pray and read Scripture, or attend church, and how those same practices help us know Christ more deeply. We also revisit Paul's declaration that knowing Jesus is worth more than anything else, and what that means for our priorities and the joy we experience in everyday life.   Key Discussion Points: · When you hear someone say, “I need to get rightwith God,” what do you think they usually mean? How does that compare with what Scripture teaches about justification? · What are some good things in your life that you might be relying on too heavily for peace, comfort, or purpose? · How does the difference between circumstantial value and surpassing worth help explain Paul's attitude toward his accomplishments and suffering?   Takeaways: 1. Christ makes us right with God: Our righteousness comes through faith in Jesus, not through a record of religious accomplishments or good behavior. 2. Repentance and sanctification still matter:God's grace doesn't make sin insignificant. Believers are called to turn from sin and grow in holiness, even though their salvation isn't earned through obedience. 3. Spiritual disciplines are ways to know God, not earn His approval: Prayer, Scripture, worship, and Christian fellowship help us grow in our relationship with Christ. They aren't a spiritual résumé that makes us acceptable to Him.   Resources & Next Steps: 💒 Get Involved: Support your local church and its mission 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠ | YouTube 📩 Questions or Feedback? ⁠⁠⁠Contact us!⁠⁠⁠ 🗒️ Digital Notes: Notes 🔔 Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠YouTube⁠

  2. Oct 22

    Ep 125 - Can You Have Joy and Still Feel Sorrow?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: Can You Have Joy and Still Feel Sorrow? 📅 Release Date: October 22nd, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.   Episode Summary: Can you experience real joy while you're grieving, anxious,or facing difficult circumstances? This week, we talk about how Paul could acknowledge sorrow while remaining grounded in his faith in Christ. We explore the difference between temporary happiness and lasting joy, why even good things can't become our ultimate source of satisfaction, and how Timothy's concern for others reflects the heart of Jesus. It's a conversation about finding our foundation in God, making room for real emotions, and learning to live with the interests of Christ at the center of our lives.   Key Discussion Points: · Why do we sometimes assume that experiencing sadness or anxiety means we're failing to have joy in Christ? · How does Paul's concern for Epaphroditus help usunderstand the relationship between joy and sorrow? · What are some good things in life that we can unintentionally turn into our primary source of happiness or security? · How can we tell when our circumstances have begun to shape our perspective more than our trust in God?   Takeaways: 1. Joy and sorrow can exist together:Paul experienced genuine sorrow and concern for others. His joy in Christ didn't make those feelings disappear. 2. Circumstances matter, but they aren't a lasting foundation:The conversation acknowledges that loss and suffering are real while pointing to a hope that reaches beyond them. 3. Good things cannot carry the weight of our ultimate hope:Family, relationships, sports, and enjoyable experiences can bring genuine happiness, but they cannot provide the lasting security that comes from God. 4. The interests of Christ should shape our priorities:Timothy's concern for the church challenges us to look beyond personal preferences and care about the spiritual well-being of others.   Resources & Next Steps: 💒 Get Involved: Support your local church and its mission 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠ | YouTube 📩 Questions or Feedback? ⁠⁠⁠Contact us!⁠⁠⁠ 🗒️ Digital Notes: Notes 🔔 Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠YouTube⁠

  3. Oct 15

    Ep 124 - If Salvation Is Free, Why Does It Take Work?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: If Salvation Is Free, Why Does It Take Work? 📅 Release Date: October 15th, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.   Episode Summary: What does Paul mean when he tells Christians to work outtheir salvation with fear and trembling? This week, we explore the difference between earning salvation and living out the salvation God has already given us. We talk about justification, sanctification, and how the Holy Spirit works in our lives as we grow in holiness. We also discuss why Paul connects our spiritual growth to something as ordinary as complaining, how our attitudes affect the way we represent Christ, and why understanding the incredible value of salvation should change the way we live. Salvation isn't something we work to achieve. It's a gift from God that should transform us from the inside out.   Key Discussion Points: · What’s the difference between working for salvation and working out salvation? Why is that distinction so important? · If salvation is entirely God's work, what responsibility do Christians have in their spiritual growth? · What are some practical ways we can cooperate with the Holy Spirit's work in our lives? · Why do you think Paul specifically addresses grumbling and complaining when talking about shining as lights in the world?   Takeaways: 1. We work out our salvation, not for our salvation:Paul isn't teaching that Christians must earn their acceptance before God. Salvation is God's work, and the Christian life involves living out what He has already accomplished in us. 2. Sanctification involves our active participation:God works in believers through the Holy Spirit, and Christians respond through prayer, Scripture, fellowship, obedience, and other means of grace. 3. Our everyday attitudes affect our witness:Paul's instruction to avoid grumbling and complaining reminds us that reflecting Christ isn't limited to avoiding obvious sins. The way we respond to ordinary frustrations can either reflect or obscure the work of God in our lives.   Resources & Next Steps: 💒 Get Involved: Support your local church and its mission 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠ | YouTube 📩 Questions or Feedback? ⁠⁠⁠Contact us!⁠⁠⁠ 🗒️ Digital Notes: Notes 🔔 Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠YouTube⁠

  4. Oct 8

    Ep 123 - What Are You Trusting to Save You?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: What Are You Trusting to Save You? 📅 Release Date: October 8th, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.   Episode Summary: What are you actually trusting in to make you right withGod? This week, we talk about salvation, altar calls, assurance, and why our confidence can’t rest in raising a hand, praying the right prayer, or building an impressive spiritual résumé. We also look at how the humility of Jesus changes the way we see ourselves and treat others, and why responding to the gospel is the beginning of a life of following Christ not the end of the story.   Key Discussion Points: · What are some ways Christians can unintentionally begin trusting their spiritual performance instead of what Christ has done? · Why is it important to distinguish between putting your faith in Jesus and responding to an altar call or praying a particular prayer? · How can we pursue holiness seriously without turning obedience into an attempt to earn God’s acceptance? · How should remembering how much Christ has forgiven us change the way we respond when someone sins against us?   Takeaways: 1. Salvation rests on Christ, not our response method: A raised hand, prayer, or walk down an aisle can mark an important moment, but those actions themselves do not save us. Our hope is in Christ. 2. Christians don’t need to keep earning their salvation:Even after coming to faith, it’s easy to start measuring our standing with God by our spiritual performance. The conversation repeatedly returns to what Christ has done rather than the résumé we can build for ourselves. 3. The gospel changes how we treat other people:Christ’s humility and forgiveness give believers a model for looking beyond themselves, extending forgiveness, and considering the interests of others.   Resources & Next Steps: 💒 Get Involved: Support your local church and its mission 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠ | YouTube 📩 Questions or Feedback? ⁠⁠⁠Contact us!⁠⁠⁠ 🗒️ Digital Notes: Notes 🔔 Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠YouTube⁠

  5. Sep 24

    Ep 121 - What Questions Are You Afraid to Ask?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: What Questions Are You Afraid to Ask? 📅 Release Date: September 24th, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.   Episode Summary: We took the podcast out of the studio and brought it toNorthside’s Young Adult Retreat for a live Q&A. Nothing was off the table as young adults asked questions about temptation, suffering, predestination, end times, politics, modesty, Halloween, idolatry, and understanding difficult parts of Scripture. It’s an honest conversation about bringing our questions to God’s Word, wrestling with what we believe, and learning to disagree on secondary issues without losing sight of what unites us in Christ.   Questions Asked: · When temptation arises and we fail or fall, what encouragement does Scripture give us to get back up? · During hardships or valley seasons, how can we find comfort when it feels like God isn’t present in our immediate need? · What does the Bible say about election and predestination, and why is there so much debate about it? Are people predestined both to heaven and to hell? · When it comes to the end times, do you believe in a pre-tribulation or post-tribulation return of Christ? · Should Christians celebrate Halloween? · What does biblical modesty look like for both men and women? · As politics and religion become increasingly intertwined, where should politics and government fit within the broader church and at Northside? Should politics be discussed, debated, or denounced? · How can I know I’m putting God first when I spend a lot of time thinking about my personal interests? How do I know when an interest has become an idol? · When reading difficult parts of the Bible, how do I keep from becoming so focused on human sinfulness and failure that I miss what God is revealing about Himself?   Resources & Next Steps: 💒 Get Involved: Support your local church and its mission 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠ | YouTube 📩 Questions or Feedback? ⁠⁠⁠Contact us!⁠⁠⁠ 🗒️ Digital Notes: Notes 🔔 Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠YouTube⁠

  6. Sep 17

    Ep 120 - Can You Trust God Without Knowing the Outcome?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: Can You Trust God Without Knowing the Outcome? 📅 Release Date: September 17th, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.   Episode Summary: What does it look like to trust God when you know He has theultimate victory, but you have no idea how your current situation will turn out? This week, we talk about finding joy and hope in the middle of suffering without pretending the pain isn’t real. From learning from the faith of others to trusting God when we can’t see what He is doing, the conversation explores how the gospel changes the way we face uncertainty, loss, and circumstances we never would have chosen.   Key Discussion Points: · What circumstance in your life is hardest for you to trust God with because you don’t know how it will turn out? · How can we distinguish trusting God from simply expecting Him to give us the outcome we want? · Have you ever looked back on a difficult season and recognized God working in a way you couldn’t see at the time?   Takeaways: 1. Knowing the Ultimate Ending Doesn’t Mean Knowing Every Outcome:We know Christ has won, but that doesn’t mean we know how every illness, financial struggle, relationship, or loss will resolve. 2. Faith Trusts God When We Can’t See What He Is Doing:Sometimes we can look back and recognize how God used a difficult season. Other times, we may never see the full purpose from our perspective. 3. God’s Good Is Not Always Our Desired Outcome:Trusting God means believing He is faithful even when His work doesn’t produce the result we were hoping for.   Resources & Next Steps: 💒 Get Involved: Support your local church and its mission 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠ | YouTube 📩 Questions or Feedback? ⁠⁠⁠Contact us!⁠⁠⁠ 🗒️ Digital Notes: Notes 🔔 Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠YouTube⁠

  7. Sep 10

    Ep 119 - What Is Your Joy Really Built On?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: What Is Your Joy Really Built On? 📅 Release Date: September 10th, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.   Episode Summary: This week we explore what it looks like to experience realjoy when our circumstances give us every reason not to. We talk about how our worldview shapes the way we respond to suffering, loss, uncertainty, and even the memories of seasons that are gone. Rather than pretending difficult circumstances don’t hurt, the conversation looks at how the gospel gives us a deeper reason for gratitude and hope. When our perspective is rooted in who God is instead of what is happening around us, our circumstances no longer have to determine our joy. Key Discussion Points: · How much does your joy depend on things going the way you hoped they would? · What circumstance in your life is currently making it difficult to see God's goodness or sovereignty? · How does a biblical view of eternity change the way Christians experience grief and loss? · Can you think of a person God has placed in your life who has been evidence of His grace to you?   Takeaways: 1. Joy Does Not Have to Rise and Fall With Your Circumstances:Paul's situation was painful, limiting, and uncertain, but his joy was anchored somewhere deeper. A gospel-shaped life can experience real grief and disappointment without allowing those circumstances to become the final word. 2. Your Worldview Shapes the Way You Experience Life:What we believe about God, suffering, death, eternity, and the purpose of life affects the way we interpret everything that happens to us. If our hope is limited to what we can see and possess now, loss can easily become despair. 3. Biblical Hope Does Not Deny Grief:The conversation about nostalgia and loss makes an important distinction: Christians still grieve. Good memories can carry sadness, and painful circumstances still hurt. But the gospel gives grief a different horizon because loss and death are not the end.   Resources & Next Steps: 💒 Get Involved: Support your local church and its mission 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠ | YouTube 📩 Questions or Feedback? ⁠⁠⁠Contact us!⁠⁠⁠ 🗒️ Digital Notes: Notes 🔔 Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠YouTube⁠

  8. Sep 3

    Ep 118 - Were You Created to Be Alone?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: Were You Created to Be Alone? 📅 Release Date: September 3rd, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.   Episode Summary: This week, we close out the Devoted series by talking about why God never designed us to follow Jesus alone. From the beginning of creation, God made us for relationship, and the church reflects that design as one body made up of many different members. We talk about the difference between unity and uniformity, why genuine community can survive disagreement and conflict, and how our differences actually strengthen the body of Christ. Ultimately, belonging to the church isn't just about having people around us. It's about being united in Jesus, loving one another through our differences, and using the gifts God has given us to serve together.   Key Discussion Points: · Where are you most tempted to isolate yourself instead of allowing other people into your life? · What’s the difference between simply being around other Christians and experiencing genuine biblical community? · Have you ever mistaken Christian unity for everyone needing to think, act, or prefer the same things?   Takeaways: 1. You Were Not Created to Be Alone Before sin entered the world, God said it was not good for man to be alone. We weren't designed to carry every burden, fight every battle, or follow Jesus in isolation. God created us for relationship. 2. Unity Does Not Mean Uniformity Biblical community doesn't require everyone to look, think, or behave exactly alike. The church is one body with many members, united around Jesus while retaining the differences that make each person uniquely able to contribute. 3. Real Community Can Survive Disagreement Christian unity isn't pretending conflict doesn't exist. Genuinerelationships allow believers to disagree, even over secondary theological, social, or political issues, while continuing to love one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.   Resources & Next Steps: 💒 Get Involved: Support your local church and its mission 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠ | YouTube 📩 Questions or Feedback? ⁠⁠⁠Contact us!⁠⁠⁠ 🗒️ Digital Notes: Notes 🔔 Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠YouTube⁠

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This podcast is designed to discuss points or questions from the previous sermon, we dive deeper in what Pastor meant while preaching.

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  • Creator
    Northside Church Liverpool
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    126
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