CLF Conversations

Covenant Life Fellowship
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Welcome to CLF Conversations: A Covenant Life Fellowship Podcast, where pastors and members of CLF explore the practical applications of the Gospel in everyday life—even in the mundane. Whether you're navigating parenting, engaging with culture, or wrestling with the complexities of politics, we believe that the Gospel speaks into every aspect of life. Join us for honest conversations, biblical insights, and real-life stories as we seek to live faithfully in a world that often feels chaotic. Together, we'll discover how the unchanging truth of God's Word shapes how we work, love, lead, and serve—no matter how ordinary the moment may seem. New episodes released regularly—subscribe and join the conversation!

  1. Licensed to Listen

    1h ago

    Licensed to Listen

    🌍 Key Topics Covered • Biblical counseling • Secular therapy • Medication • Anxiety • Depression • Qualifications • Mental health • Common grace • Wise counsel • Church care • Spiritual growth • Hope in suffering 💬 Discussion Highlights Everyone needs help at times. Worldviews shape counseling methods. The Bible speaks to the deepest issues of the heart. Medication is a tool, not a savior. Body and soul both matter. Qualifications matter. The local church has a vital role in care. Christians should never be ashamed to seek help. 📖 Scripture References 2 Timothy 3:16–17 Proverbs 1:7 2 Timothy 2:2 Proverbs 15:22 Luke 5:31 Romans 12:3 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Galatians 6:2 📌 Takeaway Questions Where do I turn when life becomes difficult? What assumptions shape my understanding of counseling? Am I hesitant to seek help because of pride or fear? Who are the trusted counselors in my life? How can I better care for struggling people in my church? What role does God's Word play in how I think about emotional and mental struggles? 🎙️ Stay Connected Thanks for listening to CLF Conversations, the podcast of Covenant Life Fellowship in Roseburg, Oregon. For sermons, articles, event information, and more resources to help you follow Christ, visit: Covenant Life Fellowship As always— Worship. Fellowship. Grow. & Serve. We'll see you next time on CLF Conversations—where we grow in Christ one conversation at a time. 🎙️

    38 min
  2. Pajamas to Praise

    Jun 26

    Pajamas to Praise

    🎙️ Stay Connected Thanks for listening to CLF Conversations, the podcast of Covenant Life Fellowship in Roseburg, Oregon. For sermons, articles, event information, and more resources to help you follow Christ, visit: Covenant Life Fellowship As always— Worship. Fellowship. Grow. & Serve. We'll see you next time on CLF Conversations—where we grow in Christ one conversation at a time. 🎙️

    47 min
  3. Flip-Flops and Faithfulness

    Jun 12

    Flip-Flops and Faithfulness

    🌍 Key Topics Covered • Summer discipleship • Evangelism • Hospitality • Recreation and rest • Family discipleship • Church involvement • Spiritual disciplines • Vacations and faith • Stewardship of time • Gospel opportunities 💬 Discussion Highlights Summer is a gift from God. Spiritual growth requires intentionality. Hospitality creates opportunities for ministry. Vacations can deepen faith. Families can disciple children during everyday activities. Every season belongs to Christ. 📖 Scripture References James 1:17 1 Timothy 4:16 Colossians 4:5 1 Peter 4:9 Psalm 19:1 Hebrews 10:25 Deuteronomy 6:7 Matthew 28:19 1 Corinthians 10:31 📌 Takeaway Questions Am I being intentional with my summer? Who could I invite into my home this season? What opportunities for evangelism exist around me? How can my family grow spiritually this summer? Does my calendar reflect my priorities? Am I using my free time for God's glory? 🎙️ Stay Connected Thanks for listening to CLF Conversations, the podcast of Covenant Life Fellowship in Roseburg, Oregon. For sermons, articles, event information, and more resources to help you follow Christ, visit: Covenant Life Fellowship As always— Worship. Fellowship. Grow. & Serve. We'll see you next time on CLF Conversations—where we grow in Christ one conversation at a time. 🎙️

    35 min
  4. One Flesh. Two Sinners. Part 2

    May 29

    One Flesh. Two Sinners. Part 2

    🌍 Key Topics Covered • Abuse and pastoral care • Separation and safety • Remarriage after divorce • Divorce before conversion • Restoration and reconciliation • Repentance and forgiveness • Church care for divorced believers • Gospel hope 💬 Discussion Highlights Truth and grace belong together. Safety and protection matter. God's grace reaches past failures. Remarriage questions require careful biblical study. The gospel offers hope for every broken story. Faithfulness today matters. 📖 Scripture References Psalm 11:5 Ephesians 5:25 1 Corinthians 7:11,17 Romans 8:1 Romans 15:7 Luke 18:27 2 Corinthians 5:17 1 Timothy 1:15 1 John 1:9 📌 Takeaway Questions How can the church better care for hurting marriages? Am I trusting God's grace for past failures? How can I pursue faithfulness in my current season of life? Do I view divorced believers through the lens of the gospel? Where do I need God's healing and restoration? 🎙️ Stay Connected Thanks for listening to CLF Conversations, the podcast of Covenant Life Fellowship in Roseburg, Oregon. For sermons, articles, event information, and more resources to help you follow Christ, visit: Covenant Life Fellowship As always— Worship. Fellowship. Grow. & Serve. We'll see you next time on CLF Conversations—where we grow in Christ one conversation at a time. 🎙️

    33 min
  5. One Flesh. Two Sinners. Part 1

    May 22

    One Flesh. Two Sinners. Part 1

    🎙️ Episode Summary In Part One of this discussion, Perry and Pastor Dave explore God's design for marriage and why Scripture treats divorce so seriously. Beginning in Genesis and moving through the teachings of Jesus and Paul, they discuss covenant faithfulness, adultery, abandonment, and the biblical foundations that shape Christian views of divorce. Before considering difficult exceptions, Christians must first understand God's beautiful design for lifelong covenant marriage. 🌍 Key Topics Covered • God's design for marriage • Marriage as covenant • Why divorce matters • Jesus' teaching on divorce • Sexual immorality as grounds for divorce • Abandonment by an unbelieving spouse • Church care for struggling marriages 💬 Discussion Highlights Marriage reflects God's covenant love. Divorce is never God's design. Jesus points us back to creation. Biblical exceptions do not diminish God's ideal. Healthy churches help hurting marriages before crisis arrives. 📖 Scripture References Genesis 2:24 Malachi 2:14–16 Mark 10:2–12 Matthew 19:3–9 Exodus 20:14 1 Corinthians 7:12–15 Galatians 6:2 📌 Takeaway Questions Do I view marriage primarily as a covenant or a contract? How does God's faithfulness shape my understanding of marriage? Am I pursuing reconciliation and forgiveness in difficult relationships? How can our church better support struggling marriages? As always— Worship. Fellowship. Grow. & Serve. We'll see you next time on CLF Conversations—where we grow in Christ one conversation at a time. 🎙️ 🎙️ Stay Connected Thanks for listening to CLF Conversations, the podcast of Covenant Life Fellowship in Roseburg, Oregon. For sermons, articles, event information, and more resources to help you follow Christ, visit: Covenant Life Fellowship As always— Worship. Fellowship. Grow. & Serve. We'll see you next time on CLF Conversations—where we grow in Christ one conversation at a time. 🎙️

    31 min
  6. What Still Counts?

    May 15

    What Still Counts?

    🎙️ Episode Summary In this episode of CLF Conversations, Perry and Pastor Dave unpack one of the most confusing questions for many Christians: what parts of the Old Testament Law still apply today? By exploring the categories of moral, ceremonial, and civil law, they show how Jesus fulfills the Law and reshapes how believers relate to it. Rather than discarding the Law—or being crushed by it—Christians are invited to see it through the lens of Christ: fulfilled, clarified, and written on the heart. Because in the end— The Law doesn’t lead us to rule-keeping… It leads us to Jesus. 🌍 Key Topics Covered • Fulfillment of the Law in Christ • Moral vs. ceremonial vs. civil law • The Law of Christ • Obedience and grace • Legalism vs. lawlessness • Reading the Old Testament as a Christian 💬 Discussion Highlights The Law wasn’t abolished—it was completed in Christ. Not all laws apply the same way, but all reveal God. Obedience flows from salvation, not toward it. The Law points forward—the gospel fulfills. We don’t ignore the Law—we read it through Jesus. 📖 Scripture References Matthew 5:17 Matthew 22:37–39 Colossians 2:17 Deuteronomy 6:1 John 14:15 Galatians 6:2 Romans 15:4 Jeremiah 31:33 Romans 6:14 📌 Takeaway Questions Am I trying to earn what Christ has already fulfilled? Do I understand how the Law points to Jesus? Am I pursuing obedience from love—or obligation? How can I better read the Old Testament through the lens of Christ? 🔗 Stay Connected Subscribe to CLF Conversations wherever you listen. For sermons and resources, visit: clfroseburg.com Worship. Fellowship. Grow. & Serve. 🎙️ Stay Connected Thanks for listening to CLF Conversations, the podcast of Covenant Life Fellowship in Roseburg, Oregon. For sermons, articles, event information, and more resources to help you follow Christ, visit: Covenant Life Fellowship As always— Worship. Fellowship. Grow. & Serve. We'll see you next time on CLF Conversations—where we grow in Christ one conversation at a time. 🎙️

    42 min
  7. Hugs, Shrugs, and Coffee Mugs - Part 2

    May 1

    Hugs, Shrugs, and Coffee Mugs - Part 2

    🎙️ Episode Summary In this episode of CLF Conversations, Perry and Pastor Dave explore what it truly means to be merciful—and how it differs from what we might call “unholy sympathy.” The discussion addresses how misplaced compassion can actually hinder repentance, short-circuit God’s discipline, and keep people from real transformation. Rather than calling Christians to be less compassionate, this episode calls us to a deeper, more biblical mercy—one that is rooted in truth and aligned with God’s purposes. Because in the end, mercy isn’t just about making people feel better— it’s about helping them be made new. 🌍 Key Topics Covered • Mercy vs. enablement • The danger of “unholy sympathy” • God’s use of discipline and consequences • Compassion rooted in truth • Speaking hard truth in love • Restoration vs. avoidance • Aligning with God’s work in others 💬 Discussion Highlights We don’t just show compassion—compassion shapes outcomes. The question isn’t just “Am I kind?” but “Am I faithful?” Unholy sympathy prioritizes comfort over transformation. God’s discipline is an expression of His love. True mercy moves toward healing—not just relief. 📖 Scripture References Matthew 5:7 John 1:14 Proverbs 27:6 Hebrews 12:6 John 8:11 Ephesians 4:15 Galatians 6:1 Romans 12:9 Proverbs 4:23 📌 Takeaway Questions Am I practicing true mercy—or avoiding hard truth? Where might I be enabling instead of helping? Do I trust God’s process of discipline and growth? How can I better reflect both grace and truth? 🔗 Stay Connected Subscribe to CLF Conversations wherever you listen. For sermons and resources, visit: clfroseburg.com Worship. Fellowship. Grow. & Serve. 🎙️ Stay Connected Thanks for listening to CLF Conversations, the podcast of Covenant Life Fellowship in Roseburg, Oregon. For sermons, articles, event information, and more resources to help you follow Christ, visit: Covenant Life Fellowship As always— Worship. Fellowship. Grow. & Serve. We'll see you next time on CLF Conversations—where we grow in Christ one conversation at a time. 🎙️

    21 min
  8. Hugs, Shrugs, and Coffee Mugs

    Apr 24

    Hugs, Shrugs, and Coffee Mugs

    🎙️ Stay Connected Thanks for listening to CLF Conversations, the podcast of Covenant Life Fellowship in Roseburg, Oregon. For sermons, articles, event information, and more resources to help you follow Christ, visit: Covenant Life Fellowship As always— Worship. Fellowship. Grow. & Serve. We'll see you next time on CLF Conversations—where we grow in Christ one conversation at a time. 🎙️

    34 min
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Welcome to CLF Conversations: A Covenant Life Fellowship Podcast, where pastors and members of CLF explore the practical applications of the Gospel in everyday life—even in the mundane. Whether you're navigating parenting, engaging with culture, or wrestling with the complexities of politics, we believe that the Gospel speaks into every aspect of life. Join us for honest conversations, biblical insights, and real-life stories as we seek to live faithfully in a world that often feels chaotic. Together, we'll discover how the unchanging truth of God's Word shapes how we work, love, lead, and serve—no matter how ordinary the moment may seem. New episodes released regularly—subscribe and join the conversation!

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  • Creator
    Covenant Life Fellowship
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    CLF Conversations