The Weekly Podcast: Recent Episodes
Calvary Bible Church
A Calvary podcast where we take what happened over the weekend and connect it with your real life lived Monday through Friday.
In this episode of "The Weekly," Thomas takes over and asks Jay about his sermon from the weekend on 1 Corinthians 4:1-13.
Jay and Thomas discusses the significance of the cross as the pivotal point for all of humanity and that opinions about it shape our relationship with God. The cross may seem foolish or moronic to the world, but for believers, it embodies the power of God and the essence of salvation. In 1 Corinthians Paul emphasizes that God deliberately chose what the world deemed weak and foolish to challenge human wisdom and self-reliance, ultimately leading to humility before God. True strength lies in embracing the cross and turning toward God, rather than clinging to personal achievements or societal standings.00:00 - Welcome03:43 - Getting In To Fist Corinthians05:05 - The Cross is the Crossroads of All Humanity09:44 - Americans Don't Understand The Cross13:52 - Jesus on the Road to Life16:27 - Why Does God Use the Cross to Destroy Human Wisdom?20:35 - What Gets In the Way of the Cross?23:49 - The Beatitudes of First Corinthians29:04 - A Vision for the Good Life29:44 - ConclusionYou can find more episodes of The Weekly at calvarybible.com/theweekly.We'd love to hear from you! Fill out this online Connect Card to get in touch with us. https://calvarybible.com/connectcardLearn more about Calvary https://calvarybible.comFind out what's happening at Calvary. https://calvarybible.com/eventsHow can we pray for you? https://calvarybible.com/prayer#CalvaryBible #1corinthians
Join Jay Ewing and Perry Marshall as they discuss Nehemiah chapter one. They focus on the importance of prayer, looking at the example of Nehemiah’s own prayer. They highlight praying as a first response and talk about ways we can deepen our own prayers. While the book is named after Nehemiah, they talk about how God is the ultimate hero of this story and emphasizing his role in restoration and redemption.00:00 - Introduction00:55 - The Church and Technology02:02 - God is the Hero of the Story04:00 - Nehemiah’s Contemparies05:35 - Staying Faithful in Exile07:35 - Repentance in Light of Judgement10:04 - Nehemiah’s Heart for Jerusalem13:59 - Nehemiah’s Prayer/Learning How to Pray21:20 - Connecting Nehemiah’s Prayer to Daniel’s Prayer22:47 - Bringing the Lesson’s from Nehemiah Into Everyday Life25:00 - Steps to Deepen Your Prayers28:23 - Looking Ahead to the Rest of NehemiahLike always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions. You can also fill out this online Connect Card to get in touch with us. https://calvarybible.com/connectcard
Join Jay and Thomas as they discuss our new series in the book of Nehemiah, including how understanding the Bible, where it comes from, and it's place in history can help to build our faith God and his word. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions. You can also fill out this online Connect Card to get in touch with us. https://calvarybible.com/connectcard
Join Jay and Perry as they discuss Jesus' question, "Who touched me?" from Luke 8:40-56. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions. You can also fill out this online Connect Card to get in touch with us. https://calvarybible.com/connectcard
Join Jay and Thomas as they discuss Luke 7:41-50. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions. You can also fill out this online Connect Card to get in touch with us. https://calvarybible.com/connectcard
Today's episode begins with an update on Haiti and our partners at STEP seminary. Please pray for them and for the country as they experience increased unrest and hardship. Then join Jay and Thomas as they discuss Jesus question, "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?" Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions. You can also fill out this online Connect Card to get in touch with us. https://calvarybible.com/connectcard
On The Weekly we take what happened over the weekend and connect it with your real life lived Monday through Friday. This week Jay and Thomas discuss what it looks like to build our lives on God as they talk about the question Jesus asks in Luke 6:46. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions. You can also fill out this online Connect Card to get in touch with us. https://calvarybible.com/connectcard
On The Weekly we take what happened over the weekend and connect it with your real life lived Monday through Friday. This week Mark and Jake discuss how we pursue greatness the right way. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions. You can also fill out this online Connect Card to get in touch with us. https://calvarybible.com/connectcard
How do you judge rightly? Join Jay and Tom as they discuss a question Jesus asked, “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions.
What should we do when we experience anxiety? How can we reduce our anxiety?Join Jay and Thomas as they discuss a question Jesus asked, “Why are you anxious?” Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions.
On The Weekly we take what happened over the weekend and connect it with your real life lived Monday through Friday. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com.
On The Weekly we take what happened over the weekend and connect it with your real life lived Monday through Friday. This week Jay and Thomas talk about marriage, family, and our Flourish series. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com.
On The Weekly we take what happened over the weekend and connect it with your real life lived Monday through Friday. This week Jay and Mark Luebe discuss what it means to flourish through the gospel. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com.
On The Weekly we take what happened over the weekend and connect it with your real life lived Monday through Friday. This week Jay and Thomas discuss Revelation 21 & 22. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com.
On The Weekly we take what happened over the weekend and connect it with your real life lived Monday through Friday. This week Jay and Thomas discuss Revelation 20. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com.
On The Weekly we take what happened over the weekend and connect it with your real life lived Monday through Friday. This week Jay and Thomas discuss Revelation 19. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com.
On The Weekly we take what happened over the weekend and connect it with your real life lived Monday through Friday. This week Jay and Thomas discuss Revelation 18. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com.
On The Weekly we take what happened over the weekend and connect it with your real life lived Monday through Friday. This week Jay and Thomas discuss Revelation 15 & 16. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com.
On The Weekly we take what happened over the weekend and connect it with your real life lived Monday through Friday. This week Jay and Thomas discuss Revelation 13 & 14. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com.
On The Weekly we take what happened over the weekend and connect it with your real life lived Monday through Friday. This week Jay and John discuss Revelation 12. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com.
How do you interpret the Book of Revelation? Join Jay and Thomas as they discuss the implications of approaches to reading this excellent book. Further, the guys discuss what is surprising about a deep study. Above all, we are encouraged to be a faithful witness to our world today. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com.
Is there anything better than worship? Zack and Jay sit down to discuss the importance of worship and who we properly worship. As well as, like many times, their conversation goes back to food. But more importantly, Zack helps us clear up some misconceptions about Revelation 5. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@cavlarybible.com.
What are some of the hardest-to-understand titles Revelation ascribes to Jesus? Join us as Jay and Thomas sit down and discuss some of the unfamiliar language of Revelation Chapter 1. Not to mention, we discuss some other ways to engage in Revelation as we prepare each week. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Jay Ewing is back! Jump back into "The Weekly" with Jay sitting down with Tom Shirk, Calvary Bible Church's senior pastor. Not to mention, we begin our journey in the book of Revelation. Like always, we love to hear from you by writing at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
What will it look like to really change? Patrick Sobecki had Jake Baur come to discuss the sermon from Sunday about living in the fruit of the Spirit. They really got into what does it look like to change for the long term, having discipline, how neurology informs how we think about change, and starting with small tasks. Like always, we love to hear from you by writing to theweekly@calvarybible.com.
[3:23 PM] Patrick Sobecki
Hey Mark, I just uploaded the Weekly from last week and will be sending you the weekly for this week tomorrow. The one I just uploaded was a special one that Tom asked to do where we talk about loneliness, so the date doesn't matter as much. Thanks for your patience with me over the holiday weekend
[3:25 PM] Patrick Sobecki
How are you thinking about the latest epidemic? Patrick Sobecki got together with Pastor Tom Shirk to discuss the Surgeon General's announcement that loneliness is the new epidemic in America. They talked about the reasons for loneliness and the unique way the Christian story address the loneliness in our own hearts and calls us to address it in the lives of others. Like always, we love to hear from you by writing to theweekly@calvarybible.com
What is God? Patrick Sobecki went out to the Thornton campus to talk with Zack Thompson about the first article in the Statement of Faith Calvary affirms. Their discussion about the huge topic of what God is, how he describes himself, and how important the picture of the Father is to seeing God rightly. Like always, we love to hear from you by writing to theweekly@calvarybible.com
Why do we keep talking about the Bible? Patrick Sobecki sat down with Mark Luebe, one of the teaching pastors at the Erie campus, to talk about the first message in the summer series, This We Believe. They spend some time discussing why we can study and preach from the statement of faith and how important it is to revisit what we think about the Bible. Like always, we love to hear from you by writing to
How do we disagree winsomely? Patrick Sobecki got the chance to talk with Jake Baur about Daniel 5. They share about the ways in which the passage resembles our own culture, recommend a book or two, and then get into what it can really look like for Daniel to be our model of how to share sharp disagreement with people in our culture. Like always, we love to hear from you by writing to theweekly@calvarybible.com
What does the humble life look like? Patrick Sobecki sat down with Jake Baur, the leader of the Middle School ministry at the Boulder campus, to discuss how we live a truly humble life. They dive into Daniel 4 and talk through how Nebuchadnezzar is a good example to learn from, how similar our own lives can be to his, and how our choices determine whether or not we are living with gratitude rather than pride. Like always, we love to hear from you by writing to theweekly@calvarybible.com.
How do we treat people like God would treat them? Patrick Sobecki talked to Tom Shirk this week about Micah 6:8 and the 6:8 Project that Calvary spent the last weekend talking about. Tom and Patrick discussed what it means for us to be aware of the people around us in need and what it looks like for not just the ancient farmer, but the contemporary worker to care for people in the way God calls us to. Like always, we love to hear from you by writing to theweekly@calvarybible.com
How do we live in a day where human identity is the most important part of the people we live around? Patrick Sobecki sits down with Perry Marshall at the Boulder campus. Perry defines what this issue even is and how, if Christians are going to be non-compliant, we are supposed to be encouraged. J.K. Rowling and Christopher Dawkins even get mentioned in this conversation that extends beyond the walls of our church. Like always, we love to hear from you by writing to theweekly@calvarybible.com
What books inspire you to stay faithful, just like Daniel? You will enjoy the conversation between two book nerds. Patrick Sobecki takes the reigns of "The Weekly" while Jay steps away on Sabbatical. We look deeply into a book by John Piper, "Desiring God." Like always, we love to hear from you by writing to theweekly@calvarybible.com.
What does it mean to live a winsome life? What is the aim of a winsome life? These two questions we discuss in this week's episode. Join Thomas and Jay as they sit down to discuss Daniel 1. We also talk about why the Babylonians renamed Daniel and his friends. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Happy Easter Season! That's right, Thomas, Patrick, and Jay sit down to discuss the historical evidence around the resurrection of Jesus. Not to mention, the guys talk about how the resurrection of Christ plays a part in our everyday lives. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Calvary, we've got a great conversation lined up for you today. Jay and Zack Thompson sit down to talk about betrayal. Looking through Luke's account of Peter's and Judas' betrayal, we discuss the implications of Christ's great love for those who don't deserve love. Join us as we sit through some of Jesus' hardest conversations with his disciples. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
You can't miss this episode! We have the pleasure of sitting with Tom Shirk. Not only do we talk about the importance of "The Lord's Table" and the completion of the Old Testament, but we also talk about how to make this Easter season Christ-filled. We also hear about Tom's love of his favorite sport, golf. Like always, you can write us theweekly@calvarybible.com.
We reached 100 episodes! Enjoy this week's episode and the delightful conversation with Jennie Fletemeyer. Jay and Jennie sit down to discuss how we can make Easter more Christ-filled. Also, we learn about some of the critical moments in the final week of Jesus's life. We need your help to make the Easter weekend at Calvary special. Will you consider serving? calvarybible.com/egghunt.
The Weekly Listeners, we have a treat for you. This week Jay sits down with Patrick Sobecki, who oversees the High School Ministry at Boulder Campus. Jay and Patrick discuss their favorite books and the beginning of all theology, the Doctrine of God. We hope you enjoy the show. As always, you can write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
It's time for us to turn our hearts towards the pinnacle day of our faith, Easter Sunday. How do we go about it? Thankfully the church that has gone before us has given us a season to tune our hearts to Easter Sunday by a season called Lent. Join Thomas and Jay as they discuss how Jesus prepared his final week and the implications of God's judgment. Like always, we love to hear from you at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Thomas shares scripture we can meditate on in preparation for Easter! Isaiah 53: 5, Luke 9:23, Ephesians 3:17-19. Find out more about how Calvary is celebrating Easter at calvarybible.com/easter.
Do you have a correct view of God? Is Jesus just full of love and not judgment? These are some of the hard questions we ponder in this week's episode. Join Thomas and Jay as they examine a parable Jesus gives on his way to Jericho. You will find Jesus teaching to be straightforward and helpful to your life. Like always, write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com; we would love to hear from you.
Join the conversation with Saolomon and Jay as they talk about Luke 18-19. Plus, we hear an update about High School Ministry at Calvary. You want to catch all the ways we can pray for our Calvary students. Like always, we would love to hear from you at theweekly@calvarybible.com
Jump into Luke 17 with Thomas and Jay this week. The topic this week is all about forgiveness. Jay tries to stop the fluff before the show's real meat, but he is unsuccessful. Not to mention, the guys take about the implications of offering forgiveness. As you can imagine, we need your forgiveness for taking too many rabbit trials before talking about Luke 17. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com. We love to hear from you.
We are back for the New Year, 2023- Thomas and Jay sit down to investigate Luke 15, one of the unique sets of parables taught by Jesus. We also share some highlights of the clear picture of God the Father throughout Scripture. It's great to be back, and we love to hear from you, write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
What's your favorite Bible Reading plan? As you think about the following year, how will you develop a habit of reading God's Word? Join Jay and Thomas as they talk about Christmas Lawn decorations, Isaiah 40, and reading plans. It's been a fantastic year, and we look forward to what God will do in 2023. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Join us as Thomas and Jay share some of their favorite family memories of Christmas. As well as we get into a discussion about Isaiah 11 and the importance of reading your whole Bible. Not to mention, the conversation takes a fun turn into some of the best chapters in the book of Isaiah. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
What are some of Tom Shirk's favorite Christmas memories? Did you know Tom is going on this 31st Christmas season? Plus, Jay and Tom sit down to talk about the book of Isaiah. Isaiah is considered the Old Testament Gospel and has some of the most famous Christmas passages regarding Jesus.
Happy Thanksgiving, Calvary! In Episode 90, Jay and Thomas share about Advent 2022. We hear about how Advent has shaped their lives and how it can help shape yours. Not to mention, we take a deep dive into Luke 14 and the surroundings of the story of the wedding banquet. Like always, write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Join Thomas and Jay as they share, once again, their love of Thanksgiving. The boys share what they have unexpectedly learned as we've gone through 13 chapters of the Gospel of Luke. Plus, deep dive into the Roman days in which Jesus speaks in Luke 13. Again, we love hearing from you; write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
When is it appropriate to start listening to Christmas music? Join Thomas and Jay as they share their favorite holidays on the calendar. More importantly, Thomas and Jay talk a lot about having a heart of generosity and how we respond to Jesus' teaching in Luke 12. It's a great conversation you don't want to miss. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Mark Luebe and Jay sit down for a conversation about what took place on October 31, 1517. We talk about the implication of Luther's devotion to the Gospel. Then we discuss Luke 11, the six Woes of Jesus, to the religious elite. Join in our conversation, and like always, we would love to hear from you, theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Hey Friends, Join Jay and Thomas as they record from the Calvary Bible Church Men's Retreat. We open 1 Peter and talk about what we are learning together at the retreat. You don't want to miss this conversation. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
What does genuine faith look like? Join Thomas and Jay in the conversation about a Roman centurion who needed help from Jesus. He is more similar to us than most Biblical characters we read about. Also, Jay tries hard to get Thomas from taking the conversation into coffee once again. Like always, write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
What is the proper response to evil? That's a big question we tackle in this week's edition of The Weekly. Join Mark L, Thomas, and Jay as they ponder the implications of Luke 6 teaching of Jesus. How are we to love our enemies? How do we create boundaries with unsafe people? What is the real impact on loving our actual neighbors? If you have a question, we would love to hear from you; you can always write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
We usher in the fall with everyone's favorite flavor of the season. Have you had any pumpkin-flavored treats already? More importantly, Thomas and Jay sit down to discuss Luke 5, Peter's backstory, andhowh we can read Luke without missing Jesus. Was Peter rich? What do church tradition and history have to say about Jesus' disciples? These are all questions we discuss in this week's episode. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Join us as Jay sits down with Perry Marshall to discuss Luke 4. You will enjoy this week's conversation on various topics of Jesus' authority, the kingdom of God, and Air Forces Football. Not to mention, we tackle the age-old question, Did Jesus grab the Isaiah Scroll, or did he happen to be there that day and read Isaiah 61? Like Always, you can write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
---Episode 82, welcome back to the Fall Kick-off of The Weekly. This week we sit down with Jay and Thomas to discuss the intro to Luke. As you start to figure out through the sermons, there are some major themes in Luke. Jay and Thomas discuss critical themes that stick out to them in reading Luke. Also, Thomas shares some helpful hints for pronoucing Biblical names. We love to hear from you; what is on your list of the Top 10 movies?
Friends, join Thomas and Jay as we sit down and discuss what the Bible says about baptism. From the story of Philip in Acts, we launch into a discussion of why someone would get baptized. Also, we get to hear about the many different faith traditions of baptism and Calvary's clear stance on baptism. Like always, we love to hear from you at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
What does generational faith look like? What can you do now to set up the next generation? In this week's episode, these are questions Thomas and Jay try to answer. Join us in the conversation about Timothy's generational faith that his mother and grandmother passed down to him. Also, we talk about one of the critical instructions God gives us about teaching the next generation. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Is it possible to delight in God's Word? Join Jay and Thomas in a long conversation about reading and delighting in the Bible. We talk about several tools that help you understand what you are reading and ways to read the collection of 66 books for all it's worth. Like always, we would love to hear from you; write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com
Do you know the Calvary staff's number one Star Wars super fan? Join the conversation this week on the podcast as we sit down with Calvary Kids team from the Erie Campus. Jen James and Jennie Fletemeyer share their calling of raising the youngest disciples. We find out ways to partner with Calvary Kids.
No other book has been as formative in Jay's life as Dallas Willard's The Divine Conspiracy. Melissa and Jay sit down and deep dive into this month's topic of Abiding and how Willard's book influences how we think and act in our own lives. In The Divine Conspiracy, Dallas Willard gracefully weaves biblical teaching, popular culture, science, scholarship, and spiritual practice into a tour de force that shows the necessity of profound change in how we view our lives and faith. In an era in which many Christians consider Jesus a beloved but remote savior, Willard argues compellingly for the relevance of God to every aspect of our existence. Let us know what you think about Willard's book! We would love to hear from you at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Show Notes
The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Conspiracy-Rediscovering-Hidden-Life/dp/0060693339/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1654103150&sr=8-1
Developing a Rule of Life Worksheet https://static1.squarespace.com/static/557e453fe4b0db2f0d1103bc/t/5e6ae5bf0e0a9b11719f63d7/1584063952993/Cross+Culture+Rule+of+Life.pdf
Developing a Rule of Life Teaching https://practicingtheway.org/teaching/developing-a-rule-of-life
Join Thomas and Jay this week as they talk about James 5.7-12. They share stories of keeping from grumbling and how to be people who demonstrate patience. We also explore the history of the time James was written. We always enjoy hearing from you; write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Do you love the will of God? Join Thomas and Jay if they discuss what it means to fall in love with God‘s will. There is a great metaphor which James uses to describe our lives, “a mist/vapor.” The boys ponder what it really means to set for hearts on eternity. Like always, write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Hey friends, tune in this week as we discuss the tangible, practical ways to quarrel. Thomas and Jay talk about the implications of trusting James 4 to help lead a peaceable life. The guys also talk about the Christian ethic James is handing us and how best to live in our everyday worlds. We would love for you to write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
What is your favorite story from the Bible? Join Thomas and Jay as they share about one of their favorites, Luke 24. Further, don't miss the conversation about "Eastertide." they talk a lot about the resurrection and the implication of the women being the first eyewitness to Easter Sunday. Above all, Thomas encourages us to "practice resurrection" every day.
We would love to hear from you. Write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Would you like an edit button after you say something out loud? Join Perry and Jay as they talk about James 3. The guys discuss how James challenges us to tame the tongue. Including the boys trying and figure out sarcasm. Let us know your thoughts at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
We welcome back Mark Luebe to the podcast this week. Mark and Jay sit down and talk about Missions at Calvary and his reflections on the second half of James 2. We hear Mark's process of faithfully attending seminary and why it matters for Pastors to do the hard work of schooling. Join us in the conversation by writing us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Friends, join a fun conversation where the interviewer becomes interviewed. Thomas interviews Jay over James 2:1-13 about favoritism. Plus, the guys talk about the joy of spring in Colorado. We would love to hear from you; write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Join Melissa and Jay for the first conversation on creating a rule of life. This month's discussion revolves around a workbook that will walk with us the next few months. We explore the introduction of Stephen Macchia's book and talk about the challenges we might face in the coming months. We love to hear from you at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Show notes:
Crafting a Rule of Life, Stephen A. Macchia
https://www.amazon.com/Crafting-Rule-Life-Invitation-Well-Ordered/dp/0830835644/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QMBNREU35FOC&keywords=crafting+a+rule+of+life+macchia&qid=1648159772&s=audible&sprefix=crafting+%2Caudible%2C268&sr=1-1
Friends, join Thomas and Jay to discuss how to best listen to God's Word. We also talk about kicking off Little League season and Thomas giving up 82 free days between here and Summer. Plus, we talk about the War in Ukraine and how we are processing the news these days. Like always, write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Show Notes: What are we reading? Crafting a Rule of Life: An Invitation to the Well-Ordered Way by Stephen A. Macchia https://www.amazon.com/Crafting-Rule-Life-Invitation-Well-Ordered/dp/0830835644/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18E7ZOUE5VBXR&keywords=crafting+a+rule+of+life+macchia&qid=1646758984&s=audible&sprefix=%2Caudible%2C378&sr=1-1
Join John Boyle and Jay as they talk about their response to Ukraine. It's incredible how James can speak into our present-day world and the unfolding news. Not to mention, John shares his experience living in and through the Marshall Fires. Like always, write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Join Melissa and Jay's conversation about one of Jay's favorite books, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. The author, Peter Scazzero, outlines a road map for discipleship with Jesus that is powerfully transformative. Pastor Pete as those effectually call him, unveils what's wrong with our current definition of "spiritual growth" and offers not only a model of spirituality that works. Bottom line: You can't be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. The conversation turns into what you can expect from Mellisa and Jay's reading list this year.
As always, we would love to hear from you at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Show Notes
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Spirituality-Impossible-Spiritually/dp/B08SHX5632/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MEA3HBEU6F96&keywords=emotionally+healthy+spirituality&qid=1645654485&sprefix=Emption%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1
Crafting a Rule of Life: An Invitation to the Well-Ordered Way by Stephen A. Macchia https://www.amazon.com/Crafting-Rule-Life-Invitation-Well-Ordered/dp/0830835644/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3XTR0FDY4BAP&keywords=Crafting+a+Rule+of+life+Macchia&qid=1645654824&s=audible&sprefix=crafting+a+rule+of+life+macchia%2Caudible%2C93&sr=1-1
Join the conversation as Tom Shirk sits down with Jay to talk about the Kingdom Assignments and the start of the new series of the Book of James. Tom shares some helpful observations of what trials produce in the Christian life. Plus, we get to hear how we can be reading the Book of James to prepare from week to week. As always, we would love to hear from you at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Jump into the conversation Zack and Jay had this week over their experience at the "Weekend to Reminder" marriage conference. To get to know Zack a little more, we learn what reflections he has taken away from the past month of visiting the other campuses. In light of the new series coming this week, the guys discuss a biographical sketch of James, the brother of Jesus. Like always, write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com; We love to hear from you.
Join Thomas and Jay as they finish up the series "Beyond Blue." They explore the stories of the Bible that encourage us when we live in fear, anxiety, laminations, and depression. More important than ever, Thomas shares some insights on how to walk with people dealing with these critical issues. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com
We are back in the booth after a few short weeks off. Join Thomas and Jay as they talk about seeing the complete view of what it means to be a disciple. The guys have a long conversation about some practical insights to journeying through an unfamiliar or unwanted season. Not to mention, Thomas answers the question, "What makes Calvary, Calvary?" Like always, write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com. We love to hear from you.
Hey friends, don't let the author scare you away from a read. John Calvin is known for his major work, The Institutes. However, he also published a smaller book called "A Little Book of the Christian Life." Join Melissa and Jay to share their journey through Calvin's straightforward explanations on living the Christian life best. You don't want to miss this episode. It might inspire you to pick it up. Like always, let us know if you enjoyed the book by writing theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Surprise! Everyone loves a holiday surprise. Thomas and Jay sit down and the booth and chat. Join them in a conversation about recapping 2021, favorite books they read, and what stood out to them in an up and down year. Plus, they share some ways to develop as a disciple of Jesus in 2022. Like always, we love to hear from you at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Join Jay and Zack as they finish up the Hebrews series, Greater Than. The guys jump into Hebrews 13 and the excellent instruction from God's Word to live a worship-filled life. Also, we hear about some of Zack's favorite examples of faith. Don't miss out on a conversation to end the year. Lord willing, we will be back with fresh episodes in January 2022.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Weekly.
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The Practice the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Presence-God-Brother-Lawrence/dp/0883681056/ref=sr_1_4?crid=SZ87QWDPE9XV&keywords=practing+the+presence+of+god+brother+lawrence&qid=1639593093&sprefix=Practing+the+pr%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-4
How do you make the Christmas season meaningful? With this special edition of the Weekly, we will help to guide you to some of our favorite Advent Guides and Devotionals. Join Jay and Melissa to share their experience with Advent and some of their family traditions. Remembering, Christ is the center of these traditions. What about your Calvary? We would love to hear about your experience with the Advent Season; write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Show Notes
She Reads Truth/He Reads Truth https://shereadstruth.com/plans/advent-2021-the-everlasting-light/
John Piper- "Good News of Great Joy" https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08T6FB2GF&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_4M5N9HSQ923A1VD7C9VF
Sinclair Ferguson- "The Dawn of Redeeming Grace" https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B098TTCRYP&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_55S9QE7ECJKMK6962CGJ
Max Lucado- "Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here" https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01864DWF6&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_483P7YRS9EN4XB5KVXM2
Malcolm Guite -"Waiting on the Word: A poem a day for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany." https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B014SZZO9O&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_9J5D82Y3ZBWRXK9VNX7G
How are you planning on celebrating Thanksgiving this year? Jump into the conversation about "Why does Jay not eat turkey on Thanksgiving?" Beyond a funny thanksgiving conversation, Thomas and Jay deep dive into Hebrews 10. They look at the three pillars of our Christian walk with the terms faith, hope, and love. Not to mention, Thomas shares some of his reflections of preaching through chapter 10 and the encouragement he finds in knowing God's at work with his people. Like always, we love to hear from you; write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
No one likes to talk about the word "sin." However, God's story unfolds with this significant theme throughout the Scriptures. It's a heavy lift to understand these powerful themes of blood, sin, and tabernacle, which play a huge part in understanding God's story and can bring encouragement to our daily lives. This week, sit down with Jay and John Boyle as they talk about Hebrews 9 as we continue in the series "Greater Than." As always, we would love to hear from you at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Could we have misunderstood the call of the Christian life? How do you know if you hold a proper view of God? How does the Bible discuss our position in God? These are essential questions we must all ask in discovering God's design and purpose for our lives. Join the conversation with Jennifer Jones (Director of Community Outreach), Melisssa, and Jay to discuss their last month's reading project, With: Reimaging the Way You Relate to God, by Skye Jethani. A life lived in rich communion with God cultivates faith, hope, and love in a way that transforms both us and the broken world we inhabit.
As always, we would love to hear from you. Please write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
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Melchizedek is a strange character in the Bible but don't that persuade you to insignificance. Melchizedek points to "Something Greater", which is Christ. Join Pastors Zack and Jay in their conversation over Hebrews 7 and how we are people defined by hope. As always, we would love to hear from you at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
For over 25 years, Abraham had to live the middle part of promises of God (to make him into a great nation) and partial fulfillment (having a son from his wife, Sarah). What do you believe in the middle part of a story? How would your faith best be tested? Join the conversation as Thomas and Jay process Hebrews 6 and the implications for our daily lives. We talk about the testing of Abraham with his son Isaac and the significance of trusting in God's character and goodness. As always, we would love to hear from you at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
What are the gifts or passions you have for giving back to your community? Join us today as we talk with John Boyle about how the Boy Scouts is a way he makes a positive impact in his neighborhood. We also hear about the vision behind Calvary Online and how the Lord is shaping this new ministry. Not to mention, Jay and John have a broad discussion of the book of Hebrews. Like always, you can write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
We sit down with a special guest, Kathy Taylor, Director of Women's Ministries in Erie and a consistent presence at Calvary for years. Jay and Kathy talk about a wide range of topics including women's ministry at Calvary, Hebrews 4, and the practical implications of rest. Plus, we get to hear about Kathy's love of reading and her busy life with family.
Do you daydream of a long vacation? Do you find yourself tired and not able to find proper rest? Did you know that the Lord wants deep abiding rest for your life? This week on the podcast, Zack and Jay talk about the warning of not allowing Jesus to be our true rest. Not only do we talk about how the writer of Hebrews instructs us to get rest, but practical ways we can find rest. Jump into the conversation about the sabbath and how we can participate with God in resting well.
Jump into a fun conversation with Pastors Thomas and Jay about their favorite Soda. What is your go-to carbonated drink you grab? Don't worry; Thomas and Jay talk about Hebrews 3 and the importance of being an encourager. Plus, we go through a spiritual practice of discovering your heart's desires. Again, join us in this important book of Hebrews. Like always, leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast listening app.
Are you facing suffering or is someone you love suffering? Melissa Christensen and Jay Ewing sit down with Michelle Gaskins, a local therapist, to help us understand the book "This Too Shall Last" by K.J. Ramsey.
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What does Jesus teach us about suffering well? Join Pastors Thomas and Jay in the discussion about suffering in the Christian life. Above all, we discover suffering has a purpose. The writer of Hebrews wants to encourage us today and help us think about the benefit of joining what Jesus is doing in the world. Like always, we love to hear from you at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Join the conversation with Jay Ewing and special guest, Steph Gerthe, Director of Connections at the Boulder campus. Steph has an incredible faith journey and extreme love for her dog Joy. Listen in to hear about Calvary Online and who attends the digital campus. Not to mention, Steph and Jay deep dive into their shared love for the book of Hebrews. Write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...."is a familiar intro to an extraordinary saga of movies. Did you know the Book of Hebrews has a great opening line to get us excited about discovering Jesus Christ? However, unlike a fictitious story, Hebrews grounds us in what God has been doing for a very long time and is a story that reveals his character and love for those he created. Join Thomas, Zack, and Jay to hear their conversation about the beginning of Hebrews and how important for all of us to know God's great story. As always, we would love to hear from you at theweekly@calvarybible.com
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back! Pastor Thomas joins Jay Ewing in the podcasting studio as he returns from his sabbatical. You don't want to miss hearing about Thomas' refreshing summer away and how God answered Calvary's prayers. Not to mention, we take a brief look at what's next in our fall sermon series. Jump into the conversation between Pastors Thomas and Jay about the book of Hebrews. We want to hear from you, write us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
This week, Jay Ewing sits down with Pastor Gary Osborne, the Erie Campus Executive Pastor, to talk about our vision to multiply churches. Join the conversation as we learn the rich history of how people at Calvary have lived out the importance of Kingdom work locally and globally. Plus, how we can get involved in what God is doing in our generation.
Jay Ewing and John Boyle have a conversation about Calvary's desire to empower leaders. Equally important, John tells of his story of how he has grown as a leader over the seventeen years he has worked at Calvary. Not mention learning what our favorite foods have been this summer.
Melissa Christensen, Jay Ewing, and special guest Ellie Pickett sit down to discuss the book, "Bonhoeffer, Pastor, Prophet, Spy" by Eric Metaxas. We talk about how Bonhoeffer is relevant to the church today and what you can learn about reading the Bible.
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How can we become better disciples of Jesus by how we view our resources? Jay Ewing and Perry Marshall sit down to talk through the final shaping value at Calvary, Faithful Stewardship.
Zack Thompson and Jay Ewing welcome back Melissa Christensen on this week's episode. Join them on a journey to understand what it means to be a confident witness to the gospel.
We always want to hear from you. Email us at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Listen in as Zack Thompson, Jay Ewing, and special guest Melissa Christensen have a conversation about "Moral Excellence", one of Calvary's shaping values.
We are social creatures, and God designed it that way from the beginning. Jump into the conversation with Pastors Zack and Jay about "Loving Relationships", one of Calvary's shaping values.
Visual Theology
Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Why does God invite us to pray? If God knows everything, why do we pray? Pastors Zack and Jay break down this shaping value at Calvary, "Prayer in Faith," and talk about how God accomplishes his will through our prayers and practical ways your prayer life can be encouraged.
The Possibility of Prayer- John Starke
Prayer: Does it matter? Philip Yancey
What have you learned through the book of 1 Thessalonians? Pastors Zack and Jay share their insights on what they have learned. Join in on the conversation!
Jay Ewing and Melissa Christensen sit down with special guest Tanise Neu for this edition of The Book List. They discuss the book "Surprised By Paradox" and invite you on the reading journey.
Jay Ewing and Zack Thompson sit down with guest Perry Marshall for a deep dive into the end times found in 1 Thessalonians 4.
Tom's Sermon on the Return of Christ
ESV Study Bible
Evangelical Convictions: A Theological Exposition of the Statement of Faith of the EFCA
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ESV Study Bible Sale
How do we grow as Christians? Sanctification, It's a big word, but it's helpful to understand the word Paul uses to describe growth in Christ. Pastors Zack and Jay sit down to discuss the weekend message.
How influential are mothers who share their faith? Pastors Thomas and Jay discuss the impact Timothy's mom and grandmother made in his life, and the importance of giving disciple-making opportunities to those who are young.
Pastors Thomas and Jay, along with guest Gary Osborne, sit down to discuss the weekend message in 1 Thessalonians 2 and the application of reading God's word.
Pastors Thomas, Jay, and Zack talk about the balance of truth and grace when sharing the gospel, and how to partner with the local church to make a global impact.
Pastors Thomas and Jay discuss their influential mentors and the town found in 1 Thessalonians, Thessalonica.
Pastors Thomas and John dive into the first three verses of 1 Thessalonians and discuss takeaways for your real life lived Monday through Friday.
Kristen Milburn and Kristen Ewing take over and host this episode of The Weekly Podcast! Listen in as they discuss what they did over Easter weekend, joy, and Sunday afternoons with Pastors Thomas and Jay.
Pastors Thomas and Jay talk about Holy Week, the cultural implications happening in Jerusalem, and a take deep dive into the last week of Jesus' life.
Holy Week Timeline
Melissa Christensen, Perry Marshall, and Jay Ewings discuss meaningful sections of the book, "The Screwtape Letters", satire of the enemy all Christians face, by CS Lewis and invite you to join the reading journey.
Where to buy the book
C.S. Lewis Documentary
Are you a prideful person? Do you see yourself dealing with pride? Pastors Thomas and Jay talk about this critical questions and how to safeguard your life against becoming prideful.
Pastor Tom joins Pastors Thomas and Jay discuss and address why our battle is not a physical one in the Christian life.
Do you know the calling God has for Calvary? What are the factors that shape our choices and help Calvary make decisions? In this week's episode, Jay and Thomas talk about the mission and vision of Calvary. We would love to hear from you at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Calvary's Senior Pastor Tom Shirk finishes up our sermon series "I AM" with the conclusion of Jesus' last "I am" statement in John 15, "I am the true vine."
In this bonus episode, Melissa Christensen, Lindsay Billington, and Jay Ewing discuss the book "You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit" by James K.A. Smith.
You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit
Calvary's Executive Pastor, John Boyle, joins Pastors Thomas and Jay to discuss his sabbatical and what he learned preparing to preach, "I am the way, the truth, and the life".
Valley of Vision
Jesus Story
Gentle and Lowly
"What if Jesus doesn't show up on time?" Have you ever thought about that question with your life circumstances? Whether you need Jesus to show up in your relationships, work, or everyday life, we all get to a place where we require a miracle.
Pastors Thomas, Jay, and Zack discuss the weekend message and continue the conversation about hearing the voice of Jesus.
How do you know if you are listening to Jesus' voice? This is a great question Pastors Thomas and Jay wrestle with this week, along with insights into shepherding in the first century Palestine hill country.
In this bonus episode, Melissa Christensen and Jay Ewing discuss the book "Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund. Learn possible ways to read this book and get inspired to expand your bookshelf with great books. Purchase the book here.
Pastors Thomas and Jay along with special guest Zack Thompson, Thornton Campus Pastor, discuss what it means to be Children of the Light and the biblical metaphor of darkness.
How do you hunger and thirst for righteousness? Pastors Thomas and Jay talk about this question and the metaphor of bread, which is in the story of Exodus too.
How would you explain to someone who God is? Pastors Thomas and Jay talk about how God describes himself and about Moses' encounter with God in the burning bush.
What’s your favorite Christmas movie? We start this week's episode by sharing our favorite Christmas movies. Thomas and Jay dive into discussing what Simeon and Anna had in common with other characters around Jesus' birth. How can we reframe our prayers for those family members and friends who don't know the Lord?
Who were the wise men? Join us as Thomas and Jay talk through what gifts these individuals brought to Jesus. Also, we talk about the definition of biblical hope.
What do you find hope in? This is a question Thomas and Jay talk about in this week's episode. We look at this metaphor of light and darkness, which is all over the Scriptures. You don't want to miss out on finding your hope in Christ this Christmas.
We would love to hear from you at theweekly@calvarybible.com.
How do you get ready for the Christmas season? This is a question Thomas, Jay, and Perry talk about in this week's episode. Join us as we talk about making the Christmas season special. Also, we discuss the in-depth study Perry had of Psalm 77 and the book of Psalms. Not to mention the reimagining of a popular word that's a biblical word, meditation.
This week's conversation is about Thomas' favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, not to mention Jay's favorite thing about Thanksgiving, Dallas Cowboys football. Also, Thomas and Jay discuss what an Acts 29 church looks like in 2020. Join us as we talk through how we can practice hospitality, flexibility, and evangelism where we live, work and play.
In this week's conversation (which is Part 2), Thomas and Jay continue to talk about how we can do relational evangelism. We also dive into Ezekiel 34 to talk about Jesus is still king, and the Great Shepherd of our lives. If you haven't listened to part 1, you can find it here.
Pastors Thomas and Jay talk about the end of Acts and the beginning of the church past Acts 28, what they have learned through their personal journeys in the book, and the practical steps of developing a vibrant prayer life.
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Valley of Vision
Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference? by Philip Yancey
Prayer: Finding the Hearts True Home by Richard Foster
Special guests, Tim Gaskins and Laura Van Ark from the communications team talk about Calvary's new brand identity, the meaning behind the logo, and why the church needs a unique brand.
Pastors Thomas and Jay talk about the events surrounding Paul in Corinth. We discuss who Aquila and Priscilla were in Paul’s story throughout the 1st century and how viewing God is complete control of our lives is reassuring to real everyday life.
Host Jay Ewing and guest Gary Osborne talk about how to share the gospel in the Colorado context of where we live and how to view leaders who have authority over us. Submit your questions for next week to theweekly@calvarybible.com.
Who is Paul? Pastor Jay has a special guest, Perry Marshall. Perry and Jay talk about the biographical story of Paul. It might seem that Paul is far removed from the 21st Century, however, Paul has a lot to speak to us about his own experience and what it means for us today. Above all, we are reminded that the gospel of Jesus is good news.
Great Lives: Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit
Paul: A Biography by NT Wright
Paul: A Novel by Walter Wangrin
Senior Pastor Tom Shirk goes through things unsaid from this weekend's message of Acts 16. Additionally, talk about the spiritual disciplines of praying and fasting. Plus, personal learning from the Holy Spirit through our lives and the book of Acts.
Pastor Thomas and Pastor Jay talk about the implications of Acts 14. We discuss the reality of Christian suffering, explain the gospel to people who have no Christian context, and best practices to remember what Jesus has done for us.
TK.A. Smith “You Are What you Love”
Levenger Journal
Tom Shirk, Thomas Milburn, and Jay Ewing respond to your questions about the weekend message in Acts 10.
Tactics by Gregory Koukl
