The CGN Podcast

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The CGN Podcast

The CGN Mission & Methods Podcast is the official podcast of the Calvary Global Network (CGN). Hosted by CGN Director, Kellen Criswell, the podcast features discussions on theology and ministry practice related to three foundational aspects of Great Commission work: gospel proclamation, disciple making, and church planting. Guests include church and mission leaders, missiologists, and theologians from Calvary Global Network, and friends of CGN of diverse evangelical traditions from around the world.

  1. Dan Kimball: A Worshiping and Witnessing People (1 Peter 2:1-10) - Message from the 2024 CGN International Conference

    SEP 25

    Dan Kimball: A Worshiping and Witnessing People (1 Peter 2:1-10) - Message from the 2024 CGN International Conference

    Dan Kimball is the founding pastor of Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, CA. He also serves at Western Seminary as the Vice President of Church Mission and Strategy and Associate Professor of Leadership and Theology. Dan is also the author of several books and was a guest earlier this season on the CGN podcast. This message was given at the 2024 CGN International Conference, where the theme was, "Hope, Suffering and Glory: Studies in the Book of 1 Peter." Subscribe to the podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. In coming weeks we will be posting more of the messages from this year's International Conference, as well as more interviews with ministry leaders. We would love to hear your feedback on these episodes; you can email us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

    48 min
  2. Justin Thomas: The Call to Holiness (1 Peter 1:13-25) - Message from the 2024 CGN International Conference

    SEP 11

    Justin Thomas: The Call to Holiness (1 Peter 1:13-25) - Message from the 2024 CGN International Conference

    Justin Thomas is the President of Calvary Chapel Bible College in Twin Peaks, CA. Prior to assuming that role, Justin was a church planter and pastor in Seattle, WA. Justin also serves on the Executive Team of Calvary Global Network. This message was given at the 2024 CGN International Conference, where the theme was, "Hope, Suffering and Glory: Studies in the Book of 1 Peter." Subscribe to the podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. In coming weeks we will be posting more of the messages from this year's International Conference, as well as more interviews with ministry leaders. We would love to hear your feedback on these episodes; you can email us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

    47 min
  3. Wayne Taylor: A Living Hope (1 Peter 1:1-12) - Message from the 2024 CGN International Conference

    AUG 28

    Wayne Taylor: A Living Hope (1 Peter 1:1-12) - Message from the 2024 CGN International Conference

    This is the first of the messages from the 2024 CGN International Conference that we will be releasing here on the podcast. The theme of this year's conference was: "Hope, Suffering, and Glory: Studies in 1 Peter." Pastor Wayne Taylor has been a pioneer in the Calvary Chapel Movement. He has helped to plant over 50 churches in the Pacific Northwest, Russia, and Europe. Pastor Wayne also serves on the CGN Executive Team. Subscribe to the podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. In coming weeks we will be posting more of the messages from this year's International Conference, as well as more interviews with ministry leaders. We would love to hear your feedback on these episodes; you can email us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

    45 min
  4. Teaching the Old Testament as Christian Scripture - with Dr. Dominick Hernández

    AUG 14

    Teaching the Old Testament as Christian Scripture - with Dr. Dominick Hernández

    As a Calvary Chapel network, CGN values biblical literacy. Calvary Chapel has a long history of teaching the entire Bible in an expositional way, and in this episode, Pastor Brian Brodersen and Nick Cady speak with Dr. Dominick Hernández, Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitics at Talbot School of Theology.  Dr. Hernández has a long history with Calvary Chapel, and in this discussion he talks about teaching the Old Testament as Christian scripture, including discussions about the best ways to teach the Old Testament, good and bad methods of teaching Christ in all of Scripture, and how to understand the opening chapters of Genesis. For further study, check out Dominick's book, Engaging the Old Testament: How to Read Biblical Narrative, Poetry, and Prophecy Well

    55 min
  5. A Biblical Perspective on Mental Health - with Wesley Towne

    JUL 31

    A Biblical Perspective on Mental Health - with Wesley Towne

    In this episode, Brian Brodersen & Nick Cady speak with Pastor Wesley Towne.  Wesley has planted two churches; he currently pastors Bayside Church in Davis, California, and he is the founder of Better Days, an organization seeking to bring hope and resources to those struggling with personal suffering and mental health.  In this discussion, Wesley shares with the story of struggling with anxiety as a young pastor, and how he found help from the Scriptures and from other Christians, as well as how he is now using what he learned to help others. As a Calvary Chapel network, CGN is a global family of churches working together to proclaim the gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. We would love to hear your feedback on these episodes; you can email us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

    42 min
  6. CGN's Partnership with Western Seminary: A Discussion with Andrew Pack

    JUL 17

    CGN's Partnership with Western Seminary: A Discussion with Andrew Pack

    As a Calvary Chapel network, CGN is a family of churches working together to proclaim the gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. In this episode and the previous one, we are highlighting some of the training resources that we provide in order to help equip people to carry out that mission. Dr. Andrew Pack is a professor and dean at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. In this discussion, Andrew shares about his journey of church planting, and how that led him to go to seminary. He also answers questions people have asked in regard to studying at Western, and about the benefits (and potential pitfalls) of seminary education. More information about CGN's partnership with Western Seminary can be found at https://cgn.org/western/

    36 min
  7. Calvary Chapel Bible College: A Beautiful Legacy & an Exciting New Season

    JUL 3

    Calvary Chapel Bible College: A Beautiful Legacy & an Exciting New Season

    Calvary Chapel Bible College is about to celebrate 50 years of training people in the Scriptures - and in this discussion, we talk about the school’s recent move back up to their original location, as well as some new opportunities that the school provides in regard to course offerings and accreditation.  Calvary Global Network is a family of churches working together to proclaim the gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. This is the first of two episodes highlighting some of the training resources that we provide to help equip people to carry out that mission. Send us your feedback on these episodes at CGN@calvarychapel.com

    20 min
  8. How to Faithfully Engage the Contemporary Culture - with Justin Thomas

    JUN 19

    How to Faithfully Engage the Contemporary Culture - with Justin Thomas

    Justin Thomas is the president of Calvary Chapel Bible College in Twin Peaks, California. Prior to leading the Bible College, Justin was the founding pastor of Calvary: The Hill in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.  In this discussion, Nick Cady and Brian Brodersen speak with Justin about how the topic of cultural engagement. How should Christians and ministry leaders think about and relate to the surrounding culture in the place where we live? Is it possible to overemphasize the need for cultural understanding and engagement? How has Calvary Chapel approached this topic in the past?   Justin will be teaching one of the main sessions at this year’s CGN International Conference, happening June 23-26, 2024 at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. You can find more information and register at conference.calvarychapel.com

    48 min
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The CGN Mission & Methods Podcast is the official podcast of the Calvary Global Network (CGN). Hosted by CGN Director, Kellen Criswell, the podcast features discussions on theology and ministry practice related to three foundational aspects of Great Commission work: gospel proclamation, disciple making, and church planting. Guests include church and mission leaders, missiologists, and theologians from Calvary Global Network, and friends of CGN of diverse evangelical traditions from around the world.

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  • Creator
    Calvary Global Network
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Calvary Chapel
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