Keep Calm And Advent On

Habits of Faith 7: Is the Sabbath too much? Sabbath as Discipline

Tue, 28 May 2024 14:00:00 -0700

Is God asking too much on the Sabbath? Is the Sabbath about law or relationship? Is it possible we have been keeping the Sabbath wrong? And if the Sabbath interrupts your week, is that good thing? In our last installment of our series, Habits of Faith, we look at a final spiritual discipline that we are sure will be a blessing to your life. Join us in this conversation, with special guest: Pr. Giovanni Esposito.

Habits of Faith 6: The Truth about Fasting as a Spiritual Discipline

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:00:00 -0700

We have all heard of intermittent fasting. But what about spiritual fasting? Is that something we need to do? Is it something that is required for me to grow in faith? Why is fasting important, and what does it have to do with spiritual disciplines??

Habits of Faith 5: Is serving other necessary for my faith? Acts of Charity and Service

Thu, 02 May 2024 15:22:29 -0700

We continue with our discussions on Spiritual Disciplines and we turn to service. Is this a spiritual discipline? Is it necessary for me to be involved in helping others? What are the dangers of not being involved in service to others? All this and more, in our next Keep Calm and Advent On Conversation

"I don't need to go to church!" | Habits of Faith 4: Spiritual Disciplines

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:51:02 -0800

In our spiritual discipline journeys, why do some people think they don't need to go to church? Which comes first, witnessing or gathering with the church? Why do so many people not share their faith? Have you heard of the term clericalism? And why do so many people depend on their pastor to do what they were called to do? This and more, in this next Keep Calm and Advent On Conversation.

Praying with your eyes open! Habits of Faith 3 (Prayer)

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 18:19:07 -0800

So do you pray with your eyes open or not? More importantly... are you praying? In this conversation, we explore the spiritual discipline of prayer. What prayers does God accept? Which ones does he reject? If God knows everything, why do we pray anyways? And, whats up with praying with your eyes open? This and more - in this next conversation of Keep Calm and Advent On.

Spiritual Disciplines 2: Why you NEED to study your Bible!

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:46:39 -0800

Do you really need to read your Bible? Why is it so important for the development and growth of faith? How does the Bible relate to God's revelation? Is it OK to read your Bible from your phone or tablet? What does Bible reading have to do with doctrine? And what practical things can you do to help with your search for the Word of God? This and more, in our next episode of Keep Calm and Advent On.

Discipline: Why you NEED to work out your Salvation

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:48:35 -0800

We are saved by faith; definitely not by works. But have you ever heard about "working out" your salvation with "fear and trembling." What does it mean? Why does it matter? And what do Christian disciplines have to do with this idea? Pastors Martin Zelaya and Michel Aguinaga tackle this conversation, in a new season of Keep Calm and Advent On.

The Fiery Book of James 7: Chapter 4 - Quelling the inner cravings and humility before God

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 17:00:28 -0700

Friends with the world? A jealous God? Judging other people? And a different definition of sin!

The Fiery Book of James 6: Chapter 3 - Your tongue prevents you from being a teacher?

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:04:27 -0700

Does James recommend that we should not become teachers? And why is James so focused on the things we say?

The Fiery Book of James 5: Chapter 2:14-26 - Faith and works and everything in between

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:01:43 -0700

What is faith without works? Is James promoting a legalistic type of faith?

The Fiery Book of James 4: Chapter 2:1-13 - Rich and Poor people in the same church?

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:00:52 -0700

What happens when you have rich people and poor people worshipping in the same place? How do we understand the law of liberty? Why does mercy triumph over judgment?

The Fiery Book of James 3: Chapter 1:19-27 - Don't just talk the talk, walk the talk

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:50:47 -0700

How do we deal with anger? Why do some people jus talk like Christians, but don't live as they should? What is the only type of religion that God accepts?

The Fiery Book of James 2: Chapter 1:7-18 - Every thing good comes from God

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:47:50 -0700

What does it mean to be double-minded? How do you deal with temptation? What kind of things does God give us?

The Fiery Book of James: Part 1 - The Introduction

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:15:37 -0700

We begin a new series on the fiery book of James. In this episode, we explore the introduction and beginning of the book of James, some historical and contextual facts, and the first big message that James has for his audience.

Scri?ture: Translation Truths

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:42:13 -0700

A conversation on Bible translations, the nature of their inspiration, how we have them, and whether or not they affect my salvation?

Scri?ture: Genocidal God?

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:20:30 -0700

A conversation exploring the following objection: Why should I believe in the Bible if God commands genocide?

Scri?ture: I Changed My Mind

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:05:02 -0700

A continuation of our series on scripture where we look at; Does God contradict himself? Does he make mistakes? Does he repent? Does God change his mind?

Scri?ture: Stumbling Block Of Faith

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:03:02 -0700

The continuation of our series on scripture where we look at contradictions in the Bible

Scri?ture: Rule Of Faith

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 20:03:49 -0700

A conversation on the Bible where we look at questions like: Do we even need a Bible? How important is the Bible? Isn't the Bible written by men? Why should I trust it? Can I learn about God outside of the Bible? Is the Bible the only rule of faith?

How Far Will We Go?

Sat, 08 May 2021 08:55:06 -0700

A conversation on tech and Faith

Designed On Purpose

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:42:16 -0700

A conversation on purpose; do we create purpose or were we created for a purpose? The answer makes all the difference...

So You Believe In Science?

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:12:24 -0700

A conversation with special guest Keren Ungson on science, faith, logic, and everything in between

Know Nothing Souls

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:06:46 -0700

A conversation on the immortality of the soul and the ideas that stem

Worship At The Altar Of Men

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:52:01 -0700

A conversation on humanism, the rejection of God, and the elevation of man

Mark Of The Beast

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:49:25 -0700

A conversation on the "Mark of the Beast": Is it an RFID chip?, is it a vaccine?, is it literal?, symbolic? and what does it mean for me today

Seeking Gold

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:32:11 -0700

A conversation on where God fits in the pursuit of wealth, riches, and the material

But Are You Even Saved?

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:15:00 -0700

A conversation on the assurance of salvation or lack thereof...

Who's On Your Wall

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:54:11 -0700

A conversation about influences, icons, and the role models in our lives

Superhero Movies

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:10:11 -0700

A conversation with returning guest Pastor Giovanni Esposito on superhero movies: why are they so popular?, do they have any truth?, are they dangerous?, and do they say anything about the true battle between good and evil?

Miracles And Magic

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:38:35 -0700

A conversation on the supernatural and where magic and miracles lie in all of this

Very Superstitious?

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:13:33 -0700

A conversation on how Christians should deal with the sinister, the dark, and the supersticious

(Ir?)Relevant

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:08:32 -0700

A conversation on what relevancy should look like in the church, in Christianity, and most importantly what it should look like in your life today

Pursuit Of Happiness

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:15:47 -0700

A conversation on happiness; what it means to us, what it means to God, and ultimately where it should fall on your priority list today

Burdens Of The Mind

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:02:18 -0700

A conversation on depression

Melodies Of Danger

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:35:26 -0700

A conversation on music; its dangers, its purpose, and the influence on our culture today

Angry Saints

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:39:02 -0700

A conversation with returning guest Pastor Martin Zelaya on anger, injustice, outrage and how we are to express those sentiments as Christians in our culture today

Yoked 2

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:23:00 -0700

Part 2 of our conversation with returning guest Angie Aguinaga on the difficulties being a Christian in a relationship in our culture today

Yoked

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:13:57 -0700

A conversation with special guest Angie Aguinaga on relationships, flirting, romance, dating, and finding the right person... and of course: what does it even mean to be yoked?

Against The Rulers Of Darkness

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:54:48 -0700

A conversation on the spiritual warfare of the Christian life: the great deceiver, his strategies, and how he attacks in 2020

To Caesar And To God

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:41:43 -0700

A conversation on the role of politics in the church; what our pioneers thought, where we stand today, and ultimately what does the bible say!

My SDA Life

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 23:25:34 -0700

A conversation on the struggles of being Seventh Day Adventist in 21st century with special guest Cristopher Lopez

A Lesser Light

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:53:21 -0700

A conversation on the role of Ellen white in the Seventh Day Adventist Church with special guest Dan Huerta

About Them Haystacks...

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:30:19 -0700

A conversation on the Seventh Day Adventist Church where we look at questions like where did they come from?, what do they believe?, how do they differ from what I believe?, and most importantly why do they always eat haystacks?!

Free Will

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:04:03 -0700

A conversation on free will and predestination with special guest Pastor Martin Zelaya

Are You Christian?

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:48:34 -0700

A conversation on Christianity where we answer the most important question, is "Christ" at the center of your Christianity?

Pharisee 2020

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:49:03 -0700

A conversation on the Pharisees of old, the Pharisees of today, and all the challenges of religious extremism

Have You seen What's Going On Lately?

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:15:10 -0700

A conversation on racism, prejudice, and injustices today and most importantly what did Jesus have to say about it

To Keep The Fourth?

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:39:10 -0700

A conversation revisiting the fourth commandment; its practicality and what it can look like in your life today

I Plead The 4th!

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:26:55 -0700

A conversation on the 4th commandment, Sabbath rest, and it's ultimate question, does it even matter?

Sweeter Than Honey?

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:51:33 -0700

A conversation on the law; its purpose, what it meant then, and what it means now

God Of The Old vs God Of The New

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:51:58 -0700

A conversation with special guest Pastor Giovanni Esposito on the "differences" between the God of the old testament and the God of the new testament

Who Determines Your Morality?

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:58:14 -0700

A conversation on morality; what's right, what's wrong, and all the gray in between

Got Church?

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:25:57 -0700

A conversation on the church, its role, and whether it even impacts our christian walk at all

To Stay Or Not To Stay

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:33:45 -0700

A conversation on our youth; the doubts, the struggles, and why they are leaving the church

Fear! Part 2: The Gethsemane Experience

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:18:29 -0700

A conversation on humanity of Jesus and whether fear was present in Gethsemane

Fear: The Good The Bad And The Ugly

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:00:02 -0700

A conversation on fear, faith, and everything in between