this is calvary: Recent Episodes
Calvary Memorial Church
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We're taking a short three week break from our time with Mark and Ruth, to reengage with our Sexuality Series: For the Love of the World. In this week's episode we hear from co-hosts Jonny and Rae, as well as guests Christy Spader and Pastor Gerald, in a discussion of biblical womanhood and their flourishing. Thanks for Listening!Music, Production and Editing by Greg Molina
Welcome back to this is Calvary!This week, co-hosts Jonny and Rae, along side guests Pastor Gerald and Andy Brandt (Elder Chair), discuss the leadership format and future of Calvary.Production, Music, and Editing by Greg Molina
A brief update from pastors Jonny and Gerald.Produced by Greg MolinaWith Music by Greg Molina
Welcome to this is calvary! We're excited to have you return our journey through the story of sexuality: For the Love of the World.
This week, we welcomes Dr. Abigail Favale (Notre Dame) for an insightful and important conversation on the origins of feminism, transgenderism and their place in modern culture. Stay tuned for more!
Hosts: Rae Paul
Guest(s): Dr. Abigail Favale, Rev. Dr. Gerald Hiestand
Producer: Greg Molina With music by Greg Molina
Jonny and Rae, ask Gerald to simply walk them through where he beliefs the bible affirms male only eldership.Enjoy!Production, Editing, and Music by Greg Molina
Welcome to this is calvary! We're excited to have you on our journey through the story of sexuality: For the Love of the World.
This weeek, this is calvary, welcomes Dr. Bill Struthers (Wheaton College) for an insightful and important conversation on the nature of pornography and its place in modern culture.
Stay tuned for more!
Co-Hosts: Jonathan Cummings and Rae Paul
Guest(s): Dr. William Struthers, Rev. Dr. Gerald Hiestand
Producer: Greg Molina
With music by Greg Molina
Welcome to this is calvary! We're excited to have you on our journey through the story of sexuality: For the Love of the World.
Pastor Gerald turns back the clock with us as we journey into the content of his own book: Sex Dating and Relationships. Was it relevant then? Is it relevant now? What should the sexual ethic of dating look like? All that and more for your enjoyment on this week's episode.
Stay tuned for more! New episodes posted Sundays.
Co-Hosts: Jonathan Cummings and Rae Paul
Guest(s): Pastor Gerald Hiestand
Producer: Greg Molina
With music by Greg Molina
Welcome to this is calvary! We're excited to have you on our journey through the story of sexuality: For the Love of the World.
We have a heavy, hard-hitting, and close to home topic this week. Our hosts (Jonny and Rae) and guests(Pastor Gerald and Dr. O'Reilly) discuss the polarizing question: "What does the bible say about homosexuality?" We hope you'll join us as we humbly reflect on the nature of human sexuality.
Stay tuned for more! New episodes posted Sundays.
Co-Hosts: Jonathan Cummings and Rae Paul
Guest(s): Matt O'Reilly & Pastor Gerald Hiestand
Producer: Greg Molina
With music by Greg Molina
Welcome to this is calvary! We're excited to have you on our journey through the story of sexuality: For the Love of the World.
On this week's episode Jonny, Rae, and Pastor Gerald sat down with theology professor Dr. Christina Hitchcock to discuss the lamentable ways, at least here in America, evangelicals have neglected single people, and the biblically valorized status of singleness. Prepare for a brutally honest rebuke of the churches idealization of marriage and its impact on the current sexual climate in America.
We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more. New episodes posted every Sunday!
Co-Hosts: Jonathan Cummings and Rae Paul
Guest(s): Dr. Christina Hitchcock & Pastor Gerald Hiestand
Producer: Greg Molina
With music by Greg Molina
Welcome back to this is calvary! We're excited to have you with us as we journey a bit deeper into the story of sexuality: For the Love of the World.
In this episode we had the privilege of talking with Dr. Stephanie Griswold, and taking a deeper dive into her field of expertise: sexual trauma. She answers questions like: "Should churches talk about sexual trauma?" "What is sexual trauma?" "How should the church engage with this subject?" and more.
We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more. New episodes posted every Sunday!
Co-Hosts: Jonathan Cummings and Rae Paul
Guest(s): Dr. Stephanie Griswold & Pastor Gerald Hiestand
Producer: Greg Molina
With music by Greg Molina
On January 8th, 2023, Calvary Memorial Church began a sermon series entitled For the Love of the World. The sermon series, taught by Senior Pastor Gerald Hiestand, aimed to aid the Body of Christ at Calvary in her understanding of the reality, purpose, and ethics of human sexuality, as well as center our thoughts, views, attitudes, and actions regarding sex, within the story of the Gospel.Out of a desire to further edify, and fill any gaps left by the sermons, we present “For the Love of the World: A Sermon Series Companion Podcast.” We hope you’ll enjoy this brief introduction, and stay tuned for more. New episodes published on Sundays.Co-Hosts: Jonathan Cummings and Rae PaulGuest: Gerald HiestandProducer: Greg MolinaWith music by Greg Molina
Karen Washburn shares her experience with grief through numerous losses throughout her life and Who she's clung to amidst it all.
Lisa Werner talks about her experience as a PA at Lawndale Christian health center, as well as living in close proximity to suffering.
Pastor Gerald, Pastor Jonny, Rae and Caroline talk about what it means to grieve with hope.
SHOW NOTES:
Books on Grief, Death, and Dying:
A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis
Rejoicing in Lament by J. Todd Billings
Everything Happens for a Reason, and other Lies I’ve Loved by Kate Bowler
Lament for a Son by Nicolas Wolterstorff
Where I End By Katherine Elizabeth Clark
Prayer in the Night By Tish Harrison Warren
Every Moment Holy Volume II: Grief, Death, and Hope
Calvary Spotify Playlist
Grief, Death, and Hope
Songs featured in this episode:
How Long? By Bifrost Arts
Death of a Dream by Drew Miller
Jonny, Rae, and Caroline sit down with Pastor Gerald to talk of grief, death, and dying, with a special focus on the perspective of the presbyter.
Pastor Gerald reflects on God's grace present during his sabbatical.
Music: "Different Now" by Andy Gullahorn
Pastor Gerald shares his experience entering Sabbatical a bit early.
Music: "Different Now" by Andy Gullahorn
Pastor Gerald shares about what he learned on his Sabbatical.
Music: "Different Now" by Andy Gullahorn
Jonny and Caroline conclude share what has impacted us during this season and share a bit about what is coming up.
Allen talks about his career, his transition to retirement, and the faithfulness of the Lord throughout the years.
Tayler Winton shares about her vocation as a stay at home parent and her work in fashioning a strong sense of home.
Amanda Gosnell shares her experience in leadership as an Executive Director for a locoal Assisted Living facility.
Elyse Lamszus and Chris Jahns share about their vocation live in the Sheffer's backyard.
Jonathan Gorny shares about his experience learning to listen to God's call and trust him amid transition.
Laurie shares her heart for middle school students, and how teaching joins with God's work in the world.
Craig, a civil engineer, and Monica, a pediatric physical therapist discuss the path to their fields and the meaning they find there.
Marshall talks of the path to becoming a Fixed Income Research Analyst and the challenges, the complexity, and ultimate meaning in the role.
Louisa shares about how she became a psychiatrist and how it is joining in God's good work in the world.
Jonny, Rae, and Caroline talk about how our understanding of the Spirit has shifted and how the Spirit invigorates us to do good work.
We've taken a short break to regroup and brainstorm ideas for Eastertide and beyond. Caroline and Jonny share some moments that specifically impacted them as well as ideas for the future.
Roger shares stories about his teen years in Chicago working for an ice cream shop run by a mobster and how his grandfather's influence still affects him today.
Roger shares about his childhood split between Florida and Chicago through the darkest season of life in adulthood.
Liita continues her story by sharing about her passion in art and how it led her to create the Little Bits Workshop.
Liita shares about growing up in the Woodstock Era and how a scary memory shifted her interests even to the present.
Jeremy Mann shares how he met Erin and how God directed the details big and small to start the Field School on the westside of Chicago.
Jeremy Mann shares of his early years internationally shaped him and his family today, and how his college choices impacted his work with the Field School today.
Andy continues his story sharing how he met Amy, the fun and challenge of leadership opportunities, and discussions of diversity and personality.
Rae Paul, Pastor John Lambuth, and Caroline Wittman chat about our growing understanding of lent, what fasting means, and the feasting that can happen in the wilderness.
Pastor Jonny, Rae, and Caroline talk about embodiment, gender, and the gifts of the liturgical calendar
Cheryl recounts how she and her family came to Calvary and how God has been present throughout her life.
Cheryl shares about growing up on the Westside and how God kept her close amidst trials upon trials.
Rae and Caroline talk about the lived life of Jesus and the creational intent of the body.
Reggie Winston shares his story from fighting in the Vietnam War to experiencing the Civil Rights movement firsthand.
Reggie Winston shares his story from fighting in the Vietnam War to experiencing the Civil Rights movement firsthand.
Abby Jackson shares about her experience in meeting Tyler, the birth of her two kids, and the her changing view of Hope.
A few voices from our Calvary family share how God has made himself known to them in 2020.
Abby Jackson shares about her childhood, college years, and grappling with her changing view of God.
Robbie Madison, guest of Calvary and friend of the house, shares his story of coming from a blended home in Charleston, South Carolina and his love and passion for music.
Pastor Jonny looks at love as the prominent part of the story of the Bible and in our own lives.
Robbie Madison, guest of Calvary and friend of the house, shares his story of coming from a blended home in Charleston, South Carolina and his love and passion for music.
Each Thursday of Advent, join us for a short reflection. Caroline shares of the peace and wholeness mediated to humanity through the person of Jesus, and Mary's initial experience of it.
Born in South Africa during apartheid, Johann was born into a family who loved music. Hear his experience coming to school in America, joining the antiapartheid movement, marrying Janet, and continuing to do what he loves here in Chicago.
Each Thursday of Advent, join us for a short reflection. Pastor Jonny shares of Mary's discovery leading to her ultimate hope delivered to all humanity.
Born in South Africa during apartheid, Johann was born into a family who loved music. Hear his experience of a beautiful dynamic family life nestled in a culture with harsh segregation and racism.
Johann and Janet and their two daughters have gone to Calvary for over 20 years. Johann teaches Music at Wheaton, and Janet serves the Calvary body every day with her administration skills.
Song: "Colors" by Josh Garrels
Ravi and Marguerite work cross culturally in Asia in the medical field. They share how it started, what they wish they knew beginning this journey, and what this year has been like for them,
Geancarlo shares about his life growing up in two homes, learning two cultures and the story of meeting a present and perfect Father. He also gifts us with a live performance!
Pictures of the gospel in Ikea furniture, day long meals, and a multicultural church. Stories and reflections from a church plant and Calvary's new partnership in Frankfurt Germany. Rich, Joe, and Jason join us again to share their experience and wisdom.
Rich, Joe, and Jason serve in Frankfurt, a city with more internationals than Germans. Hear of their experience planting a church with a plethora of different nationalities.
Archiving both high and low moments on the field and after, Manfred shares how God has used the events in his life to shape him for the role he has today.
Pastor Manfred explains the heart behind the theme of missions month, shares his own experience on the field, and his hopes for missions month.
The Redmonds share their experience as empty nesters, loving their kids from afar, and staying in prayer.
Becky and Nigel share how vulnerability with others and time with the Lord has sustained them the last few months.
Hear John Lambuth share what he hears from students about the struggles with e-learning, digital conversation, and limited social interaction. Miika Forsyth shares what she has learned in this season and her evolving relationship with technology and social media.
Taylor shares about her own new family rhythms, how she is learning to take ownership of family discipleship, and reflect on where Jesus has been present amidst the uncertainty and chaos of the season.
Why a podcast? Pastor Gerald and Pastor Jonny share the hope behind starting a podcast and introduce the first mini-series "How to Survive a Global Pandemic."