The Chaffin Church Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this message, Pastor Marty talks about how a young person grows into maturity. From 1 Timothy 4:6-13
In this message, Pastor Marty talks about Zacchaeus, Jesus, and God's all powerful ability to search for and save his kids from themselves. From Luke 19:1-10.
Paul tells Titus to teach his flock to "Live wisely". What does it mean to live wisely and how do we teach our young people to live that way in a world where things are changing so fast? This begins a new series on reaching young people for Jesus.
How do you measure your faith? Paul tells us in Romans 12:4 to measure ourselves by the faith God gives us. But we make a habit of measuring ourselves by our gifts. How do we reconcile this? Find out in this message by Pastor Marty.
In this episode, Marty talks about Matthew 6:33 and how seeking first the Kingdom of God starts with knowing and practicing the basic fundamentals of spiritual health a little bit at a time over a long period of time.
In this episode, Marty walks through Proverbs 15:31-33, and talks about how important it is to listen to instruction, if you want to be skilled at following Jesus or just about anything else.
Interested in following Jesus, or have you been in a rut in your spiritual life? Paul talks about this in Ephesians 4:17-24, and in this message, Marty talks about the first step in getting back on track to spiritual health.
In Scripture, Paul writes a letter to one of his churches about how to respond to unbelievers as a follower of Jesus. In this episode, Marty talks about how to respond to those who don't believe and how to live wisely in the midst of uncertainty.
In this episode, Dan Keohane talks about the connections between plant soil and humanity and how God calls us to to take care of each.
In this episode, Will Lariviere talks about how to move from remorse to repentance in your faith.
In this episode, Marty talks about 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, and how Paul tells believers to follow after Jesus and get in preparation mode for bigger things to come.
In tis episode, Marty talks about the kingdoms of the Bible and shares how Jesus' Kingdom stepped into those kingdoms and took over as Lord of the world.
In this episode, Marty talks about fighting for unity in the church as a whole, rather than an organizational church. Nehemiah 4 is used as the text.
In this episode, Marty talks about one of the main reasons why Jesus died. Because he connected with those outside of the family of Israel. He reached out and taught hospitality to everyone God placed in ones life.
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In this episode, Marty addresses three parts that Paul writes about in 2 Corinthians 9 that allow for a big harvest of generosity in the life of a believer.
In this episode, Marty talks about the differences between salt and light, and between the disciples in the gospels and the disciples in Acts.
In this episode, Marty talks about the 12th man on the field in a home that gets comfortable.
In this episode, Pastor Marty talks about the difference between being right and doing right, and how the Scriptures and specifically 1 Peter 3 shares how doing right is the important way for the follower of Jesus.
In this episode, Pastor Marty begins a new series called Home Field Advantage: Being a follower of Jesus in your home. He starts the series talking about how important your home is regarding following Jesus and being His disciple.
In this episode, Marty talks about how American Individualism dictates that we primarily take care of ourselves and trust Jesus for others, while Paul in Romans 12 shares that it should be just the opposite.
Marty talks in this episode about the heart and how important it was to Jesus and his ministry and to us as we follow him.
In this episode, Pastor Marty uses the Ten Commandments to show that its not the things we do, but the things we do repeatedly that shape our culture.
In this episode, Marty tells the story of Peter, his triumphs, leadership, and failures. Then his last encounter with Jesus and how that type of forgiveness affects us.
In this episode, Pastor Marty Holman Sr speaks and shares about the miracle of the Virgin Birth.
In this episode, Pastor Marty talks about Psalm 126, giving some history about what the authors might have been going through as they wrote the Biblical piece, and relating it to our own lives as we work as a church community to share the gospel.
In this episode, Pastor Marty talks about how much we decide to do our own thing, like a sheep, and we ignore the good shepherd, who wants us to follow him!
In this Episode, Marty talks about Psalms 80, and how stepping back into the presence of Jesus is always the way to go when we feel abandoned by God.
In this episode, Pastor Marty talks about dreaming and wrestling with God, and how important it is to spend significant portions of time with God as you get older in your faith.
In this episode, Pastor Marty talks about systematically getting to know Jesus in a very busy world.
In this episode, Pastor Marty preaches on Mark 2 and the reason why Jesus didn't fast with the Pharisees.
In this episode, Pastor Marty preaches on Luke 14 and the statement said to Jesus, "How blessed it will be to attend a banquet in the Kingdom of God".
In this episode, David Huey, Chief Generosity Officer of Hungry for a Day shares what happens when we inspire generosity and invest our treasure in the Spiritual.
In this episode, Marty talks about using your Spiritual gifts for the church and its community.
In this episode, Marty talks about investing in the spiritual, and specifically in regards to the time we have on this earth.
In this episode, Marty concludes his series on James by talking about the climax of James letter to the Jewish Christians scattered abroad...
In this episode, Marty talks about James 4:11-17, and how the disciple of Jesus does not make life good, but makes life about God.
In this episode, Marty talks about James 4:1-10, and how evil desires bring destructive fires. He also says some very awkward things here so we apologize for his misspeaking :-)
In James Part 6, Dan Keohane preaches on the last part of James 3, where he focuses on James definition of God's Kinds of wisdom.
In this episode, Marty teaches on speaking blessing for refreshing. Our tongue is a powerful poison or it praises the Father.
In this episode, called "Little Judgments", Marty walks through James 2:1-13 and shares the importance of replacing judgment with mercy.
In this message, Pastor Marty talks through James 1:19-27, focusing on how to get God's blessing on your faith.
In this new series focusing on the book of James, Ben Johnson preaches through the introduction and first 18 verses of James' letter to the Jews dispersed throughout the world.
In this episode, Marty talks about his personal testimony, and shares the amazing steadfast love of God through Psalm 86!
In this episode, Marty talks about the importance of influencing and specifically influencing children.
In this message, Marty talks about marriage and specifically in the confines of 1 Corinthians 13:7.
This week, Marty teaches on how to grow in wisdom and discipline and how to be a student of Christ.
In this episode, Marty talks about what it might look like to be a Christian who is an American, and how we are Temporary strangers and foreigners in this world that we now live.
In this episode, Marty preaches about how to be a seven day a week Christian man. He uses Proverbs 31 as a passage for the sermon.
In this episode, Amanda Kane and her best friend Maureen Desilets have a great conversation on Motherhood.
In this episode, Marty preaches about how spiritual growth happens and what we should and will be doing as a church in the future.
Marty preaches from 1 Peter 1:17-23 on the emptiness of life and what gives it meaning.
Marty shares why you don't need to go to church, and why you need to go to church, all at the same time.
1 Corinthians 12:12-27
In this episode, Marty talks to Ben Johnson, staff member of Young Life, a ministry that reaches out to high school students in the Wachusett Region. They also talk about long distance relationships!
In this episode, Marty talks with Dan Marinone, who's spearheaded a grassroots effort to save Eagle Lake in Holden. Listen to find out if Eagle Lake can be saved or if Holden will lose this beautiful asset.
In this episode, Marty talks to Stephanie Mulroy about starting businesses and her candidacy for Holden Selectman.
In this episode, Marty has another conversation with Jerry Caruso and they talk about comedy and church and growing up in an Italian family.
In this episode, Marty talks with Ric Porter about music, growing up in a Jewish family in 1950's Tatnuck Square, and how his long mental health battle led him to faith in Christ.
In this episode, Marty talks with Al Dancy about their friendship that started 23 years ago in Holden, Massachusetts. They talk about ministry and life and growing up together.
In this episode, Marty talks with Sean Leary about sports and how important they are to kids, adults, and physical health in general. They also delve into how your physical health affects your spiritual health.
In this episode, Pastor Marty talks about the idea of Rebirth according to the gospel of John. Also, news from the community of Holden and Chaffin Good news!
In this episode, Marty interviews Jerry Caruso, long time comedian from Massachusetts. They talk about comedy and laughter and how those things intersect with spirituality.
In this episode, Marty visits on site to the Holden Christmas Tree Lighting, and then Marty and Ryan discuss how celebrating Christmas in different ways can be helpful. This is a great episode to check out the YouTube podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv5vp-1Lpos
Marty and Ryan talk about last week's Relaunch weekend. They talk about Saturday night at Chaffin and on Ryan's 2nd date, and then talk about Sunday morning's Relaunch. Marty also goes through the acronym he created from the phrase "Welcome Home".
In this episode, Marty interviews 4 pastors from around the country: Pastor Cory Graves in Keene, NH Martin Holman Sr from Richmond, Indiana, Shiloh Bradshaw from Holden, MA and Al Dancy from Chaffin Church. They discuss topics of pastoring and church planting and discipleship.
Marty and Ryan talk to Dave Huey about his non profit organization based in Atlanta called, "Hungry for a Day". They also talk about their favorite pastors, the word "Frickin" and whether or not Christmas music should be played before Thanksgiving.
In this episode, Marty and RYan talk about the Chaffin Church Relaunch happening on November 21st. They talk extensively about the value Chaffin brings to Holden and the importance of culture. They also talk about the types of people who might benefit from being a part of Chaffin Church.
Marty and Ryan talk with Dan Keohane about what it means to worship without stopping. Also, they discuss traveling and Chaffin Good news!
Marty and Ryan talk to Joe Griffin about why it's important to go to church. They also talk about the most interesting jobs they've had and about the Chaffin Church relaunch in November. Also, Chaffin Good News!
In this episode, Marty returns to talk with Ryan and Amanda Kane about taking care of one another in the church communities. If you want to learn to love people more, check this episode out!
In this episode, Ryan and Al talk about what it means to have Missionary Instincts. They also spend the podcast in our new worship space!
In this episode, Ryan talks about the importance of lament in the Scriptures and in our everyday lives.
In this episode, Marty and Ryan talk about Rob Bell's three wisdoms, and why wisdom and changing what you believe to be wise can be so important. Also, Good News and Good times.
In this episode, Marty and Ryan talk about building a culture of outreach and service. They also talk about their fave song eva!
In this episode, Marty and Ryan talk about things that the church as a whole (and Chaffin) does right. They dive into conversation about the church around the world and things they have seen that make them proud to be a part of Jesus' church. They also give some good news and talk about summer vacation and hurricanes.
In this episode, Marty and Ryan discuss some of the problems the church in the United States is experiencing. They also share good news, and discuss what they did on their vacation this summer.
In this episode, Ryan flies solo as Marty is on vacation and Ryan talks about eschatology or the end of the world conversation. He also shares good news and waxes eloquently about how good seltzer is. But is it?
In this episode, Marty and Ryan talk to John Barber about his adventures this summer and thoughts about church in the slowest two months of the year. Then Al Dancy joins the gang and they talk about a 3.5 week adventure his family took around the US. Finally, Marty talks about mercy and forgiveness.
In this episode, Marty and Ryan talk about the Olympics, happening in Tokyo right now. They also talk about mental health and the Israelie cardboard team. The Apostle Paul's letter to the Corinthians challenges us.
In this episode, Marty and Ryan talk about community cookouts, and then talk about the pitfalls of social media on our lives. If you have friends who are addicted to social media, send this episode to them.
In this episode, Ryan talks about his experiences with online dating and Marty and Ryan share some insights on dating in general. Marty shares his story of how he and Carie met, and their is an important conversation about artichokes.
In this episode, Marty discusses a novel he wrote a few years ago, and Marty and Ryan talk about the purpose and point of the podcast in response to a Facebook message they received this week.
In this episode, Marty and Ryan talk to Dan Keohane about creativity and why it is so important in our lives and in church. Chaffin Good News is filled with birthdays and also Marty talks a bit about God's faithfulness.
In this episode, Marty and Ryan talk about Father's Day, the History of Chaffin Church from 1978 to the future and dabble once again in Chafin Good News!
Marty and Ryan talk with Marty's dad, Pastor Martin Holman from Richmond, Indiana about his battle with covid on a ventilator and with a tracheostomy, and what his craziest moment in 50 years of ministry has been.
Marty and Ryan continue to talk about the history of Chaffin Church. In Family Reunion, Mark Hera stops in and talks about his new spiritual retreat ministry called, "Oak and Sparrow". The message focuses on forgiveness and two of Marty's kids, the Holman Twins, make a quick appearance at the end of the show.
In this episode, Marty and Ryan discuss the 2nd quarter century of Chaffin Church, specifically what Marty calls the Big 3 - 3 pastors in the 40's and 50's that catapulted Chaffin to its highest attendance ever. John Barber and Josh Vachon, pastors of the First Congo Church in Holden, also stop in.
In this episode, Marty and Ryan talk about the first quarter century of Chaffin Church, from research done by 98 year old church historian, Anne Ault. They also talk about having normal weekend and the message is about Pentecost: The birthday of the church.
In this episode, Marty and Ryan talk about the 5 years of time when Ryan moved to Washington and Chicago, and Marty worked for a megachurch. In Ask a Pastor, Ryan answers the question, "Do you take the Bible literally?" and of course Chaffin Good News!
In this episode, Marty and Ryan talk to Linda Markarian who traveled in the last three years from Massachusetts to Ohio to Virginia, and was faced with the difficult task of finding a church, before and during the pandemic. They also discuss how to come back to feeling comfortable meeting with the people after the pandemic and yodeling.
In this Episode, Marty answers the questions, "How do I share the good news of Jesus?" Also, Marty and Ryan both answer the question, "Do you have an accountability person you can go to?" during the 'Ask a Pastor' segment. Angela Rogers joins them on the Family Reunion and they talk about the Holden Road Race, and of course Chaffin Good News and more fun.
In this episode, Marty discusses how to give real love away. On the Family Reunion, he talks with Pastor Josh Vachon from First Congo Church in Holden, and Josh answers the question, "What advice would you give to someone who still believes in God but has rejected the established church because of too many past hurts?" on the "ask a pastor" segment.
Josh's email address is pastorjosh@fccholden.org
In this episode, Marty talks with Ryan Thompson, co-host of the Chaffin Church podcast, about their back story, working together, not working together, and then coming back together at Chaffin Church. We also discuss building unity in the church.