What did he mean by that?

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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. 2H AGO

    Ep 101 - Are You Climbing Trees or Following Jesus?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: Are You Climbing Trees or Following Jesus? 📅 Release Date: May 5th, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.   Episode Summary: The crew is back, now live and in person at Northside Church, celebrating 100+ episodes (even if the math is… a little fuzzy). With jokes, throwback songs, and a few Nicodemus vs. Zacchaeus mix-ups, this episode blends humor with a deep dive into one powerful question: What if God has been hunting you all along? Key Discussion Points: How would you explain the difference between chasing what God can do and actually following God?Why do you think we sometimes resist full, instant surrender to God?What does it mean that God is the one who saves us, not ourselves? Takeaways: 1. God meets us even when our motives aren’t perfect. 2. Real transformation is both instant (in salvation) and ongoing (in life). 3. Freedom in Christ reshapes what we value.   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

    19 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Ep 100 - Has Money Taken the Throne?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: Has Money Taken the Throne? 📅 Release Date: April 30th, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.   Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive deeper into this week’s message on money, anxiety, and what it really means to serve the right Master. Why does simply talking about money stir up so many emotions? Is it possible to be responsible with finances without letting money take control of your heart? Through honest conversation, humor, and real-life examples, this episode explores the tension between financial wisdom and spiritual trust. The goal isn’t guilt or pressure. It’s freedom.   Key Discussion Points: · What does Anxiety vs. healthy responsibility look like for you? · Why does money make us uncomfortable? · Who’s really in control of your life?   Takeaways: 1. Money reveals what’s beneath the surfaceIf the topic of money triggers strong emotions, it’s worth asking why. The issue isn’t money itself. It’s what it represents in our hearts. 2. “More” never satisfiesNo matter how much we make, it often feels like it’s not enough. As income rises, so does lifestyle, creating a cycle that keeps us chasing. 3. The “cushion” keeps movingMany people aim for financial comfort, but that sense of security is constantly shifting. What once felt like enough quickly becomes the new baseline.   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

    23 min

  3. APR 23

    Ep 99 - What Are You Really Treasuring?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: What Are You Really Treasuring? 📅 Release Date: April 23rd, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.   Episode Summary: This episode blends lighthearted banter with a deeper dive into the idea of treasure, what it is, where we store it, andwhat it reveals about our hearts. From real world treasure hunts to eternal ones, the conversation explores how everyday life, motives, and faith shape what we truly value.   Key Discussion Points: · Earthly Treasure vs. Eternal Treasure - What are modern-day “treasures” people chase? - How do those compare to what Jesus calls treasure in heaven? · The Heart Behind the Action - Why does motivation matter more than the activity itself? - Can two people do the same thing but store up different kinds of treasure? · Faith in Everyday Life - What does it actually look like to “do everything for the glory of God”? - How can ordinary routines (work, chores, hobbies) become meaningful spiritually?   Takeaways: 1. True, lasting treasure is found in faith in Christ, not possessions 2. Your heart posture determines whether something honors God 3. Neutral things should be redirected, not left idle   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

    25 min

  4. APR 16

    Ep 98 - Mo Money Mo Problems?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: Mo Money Mo Problems? 📅 Release Date: April 16th, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.   Episode Summary: Why does the church talk about money and why does it make people uncomfortable? This episode dives into the reality that money isn’t just a financial issue it’s a heart issue. From budgeting basics to the spiritual weight of debt. In this episode, we unpack a powerful and practical weekend message centered on money how it shapes our lives, influences our decisions, and impacts our relationship with God.   Key Discussion Points: · Why Money Matters Spiritually: Money influences our priorities, relationships, stress levels, and ultimately our ability to serve God freely. · The Reality of Financial Pressure: Rising costs, inflation, and stagnant wages have made money a major source of stress for many people. · Debt = Limited Freedom: The more debt you carry, the fewer options you have affecting everything from career choices to time with family and church involvement.   Takeaways: 1. Debt can quietly control your time, energy, and decisions 2. Freedom from financial stress creates space to serve and grow 3. Wealth itself isn’t wrong—but obsession with it is   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

    27 min

  5. APR 9

    Ep 97 - What Happens When Faith Collapses but Love Remains?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: What Happens When Faith Collapses but Love Remains? 📅 Release Date: April 9th, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.   Episode Summary: In this episode of What Did He Mean By That?,we unpack the Easter message and dive deeper into the story of Mary at the empty tomb. The conversation explores the relationship between faith, hope, and love, and how moments of doubt or testing are often part of a believer’s journey. Through honest discussion and biblical reflection, we look at how faith can weaken, hope can fade, and yet love continues to draw us toward Christ. We also talk about how modern believers experience the resurrection spiritually through the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.   Key Discussion Points: · What’s The Difference Between Weak Faith and Hopelessness? · What Are We Actually Placing Our Faith In? · What’s the difference between Common Grace vs. Saving Grace?   Takeaways: 1. Faith produces hope, and when faith weakens, hope often follows. 2. Love can keep drawing people toward Jesus, even in moments when faith feels fragile. 3. Doubt and testing are normal parts of the Christian journey. 4. Temporary sources of hope like family or success cannot replace eternal hope 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

    20 min

  6. APR 2

    Ep 96 - Could Your Perception Be Causing You to Miss Jesus?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: Could Your Perception Be Causing You to Miss Jesus? 📅 Release Date: April 2nd, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.   Episode Summary: Today we discuss the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, the difference between genuine understanding and simply getting caught up in a moment, and how perception shapes our relationships with others and with God. We explore how the disciples celebrated Jesus because they had witnessed His works, while many others in the crowd likely joined the excitement without fully understanding its significance. This same dynamic can happen in the church today when people experience the environment of faith but have not yet had their eyes opened to who Jesus truly is. The conversation also dives into how misperceptions and emotional assumptions can affect relationships, faith, and even entire communities. When our beliefs are based on feelings instead of truth, our perspective can shift quickly, just like the crowd that welcomed Jesus and then rejected Him days later.   Key Discussion Points: · Why the crowds gathered during Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and what they may have been thinking · The difference between the disciples’ understanding of Jesus and the crowd’s excitement · The significance of Jesus entering Jerusalem on a colt and fulfilling Old Testament prophecy · How Roman rulers displayed power through military parades compared to Jesus’ humble arrival   Takeaways: 1. Perception shapes how we interpret reality: Many of the conflicts and misunderstandings in life come from what we think someone meant rather than what they actually meant. 2. Blind spots affect every part of life: Emotional, relational, and spiritual blind spots can distort how we see people, circumstances, and even God. 3. Faith grows when truth replaces assumption: The more we understand who God is through Scripture, the less likely we are to misinterpret His actions 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

    27 min

  7. MAR 26

    Ep 95 - Are We Living for Things That End Up in a Garage Sale?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: Are We Living for Things That End Up in a Garage Sale? 📅 Release Date: March 26th, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Pastor Jeremy Cali.   Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive deeper into the weekend message from Pastor Jeremy Cali, exploring Jesus’ powerful words in John 12 as the final week of His life begins. When Greek seekers come looking for Jesus, His response shifts the conversation toward His coming death and the true meaning of glory. The discussion unpacks how Jesus’ mission was always about more than Israel. From Genesis through the ministry of Christ and into the early church, God’s plan has always been to bring redemption to the entire world. We also reflect on Jesus’ humanity, His struggle as He approached the cross, and the challenging call for believers to live with the same posture of surrender. This episode highlights the paradox Jesus taught: the more we cling to this life and the things of this world, the more we lose. But when we surrender our lives to God, we gain what can never be taken away.   Key Discussion Points: · Why did Jesus seemingly ignore the Greeks who wanted to meet Him:Instead of directly responding, Jesus uses the moment to declare that “the hour has come,” shifting focus to His death and the global significance of His mission. · God’s plan was always for the whole world:From Abraham to the prophets to the early church, God intended His people to be a witness to the nations, not isolated from them. · Jesus’ humanity and the weight of the cross:As the hour approached, Jesus experienced real anguish and struggle. His obedience required genuine faith and surrender as true man.   Takeaways: 1. God’s redemptive plan has always been global. 2. Jesus’ greatest glory was revealed through His death and resurrection. 3. True discipleship involves surrender, not self-preservation. 4. The things we work hardest to hold onto often have the least eternal value.   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

    21 min

  8. MAR 19

    Ep 94 - What Does True Devotion to Jesus Really Look Like?

    What Did He Mean by That? 🎙 Episode Title: What Does True Devotion to Jesus Really Look Like? 📅 Release Date: March 19th, 2026 🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.   Episode Summary: In this episode of the What Did He Mean By That Podcast, we unpack the sermon launching the Easter series “Behold Your King.” The conversation centers on the story of Mary anointing Jesus with expensive perfume, exploring what it reveals about devotion, sacrifice, and how followers of Christ should respond to the gospel. We dive into the contrast between Mary’s wholehearted devotion and Judas’ self-centered motives, while also discussing how devotion to Jesus plays out in everyday life today. From missionary stories to practical decisions about money, work, relationships, and faith, the discussion challenges listeners to consider: Where isyour devotion truly directed?   Key Discussion Points: · Mary’s act of devotion - She pours out a costly perfume, likely worth a year’s wages. - The breaking of the jar symbolizes total surrender and undivided devotion. · The contrast between Mary and Judas - Mary sacrifices great value to honor Jesus. - Judas criticizes the act while secretly caring more about money. · The danger of pragmatism over faith - Sometimes what looks “foolish” to the world is obedience to God. - Biblical examples show faith often involves sacrifice and risk.   Takeaways: 1. True devotion often looks costly: Like Mary’s offering, following Christ may require sacrifice that others don’t understand. 2. Faithfulness sometimes appears foolish to theworld: Many biblical acts of obedience looked impractical or risky. 3. Devotion is revealed in both big and smalldecisions: From missionary work to everyday conversations, faith shows up in daily choices.   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

    29 min
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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
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Northside Church Liverpool
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