A Roundtable On Motherhood

A Roundtable On Motherhood
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Megan Ryan On Why We Can Trust The Bible

Nate talks with Student Life Director at Trinity High School, Megan Ryan. Megan shines a light on a new approach about ways can help us trust the Bible. Nate and Megan talk about deep questions like: "should we let our instincts guide us?", "should we trust modern versions of morality or culture?", and "should we trust our desires?". Megan uses these questions to help reveal truth and tackle a big question that many people face, "can the Bible be trusted?"

Follow Pastor Nate:
Website: nateholdridge.com
Instagram: @nateholdridge
Church: calvary.com

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:
How Not To Read the Bible by Dan Kimball
Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin
Jesus Through The Eyes Of Women by Rebecca McLaughlin
Tree Ocelot

Megan Ryan On Why We Can Trust The Bible
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Pastor Wesley Towne on Anxiety

On today's episode, Nate has an in depth discussion with Welsey Towe about anxiety. Wesley share his story about living with anxiety and provides biblical insight and aids that have helped him. While every person deal with anxiety and every case is different, we pray that this discussion can help provide some biblical encouragement and hope into your life and help give some new perspectives on how to handle anxiousness and encounter Jesus through those moments. 

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Website: nateholdridge.com
Instagram: @nateholdridge
Church: calvary.com

Listen to Wesley's Better Days Podcast

Pastor Wesley Towne on Anxiety
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How To Read The Bible

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Pastor Matt Kehler on Expressive Individualism's Impact On Parenting

Nate and Matt Kehler have a deep talk on the topic of expressive individualism and the impact that that has had on today's society and specifically on children. Matt gives insight on how parents can approach this topic with kids, when it is healthy to discuss and have conversations with kids.  

Follow Pastor Nate:
Website: nateholdridge.com
Instagram: @nateholdridge
Church: calvary.com

Books mentioned in today’s episode: 
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl Trueman
Raising Passionate Jesus Followers: The Power of Intentional Parenting by Phil & Diane Comer
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp
Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace by John Mark Comer
The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality
God's Design for Sex by Stan and Brenna Jones

Pastor Matt Kehler on Expressive Individualism's Impact On Parenting
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Pastor Bruce Zachary on Church Planting and the Cultivate Church Planting Initiative

Nate talks with Pastor Bruce Zachary about the life of church planting. Bruce discusses his story as a church planter and his roots that led to planting churches. We learn about Cultivate Church Planting Program and how it provides the infrastructure to support church plants and provide resources.

Follow Pastor Nate:
Website: nateholdridge.com
Instagram: @nateholdridge
Church: calvary.com

Resources Mentioned:
Learn More About Cultivate
Church Planting Manual:
Join The Cultivate Church Gathering on February 1st:

Pastor Bruce Zachary on Church Planting and the Cultivate Church Planting Initiative
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Preparing For A New Year Discussion

Nate sits down with the pastors of Calvary Monterey and takes a look back at 2022 in review. We get a special look into each ministry at Calvary Monterey and hear all about the wonderful things God has done is the past year. We take a moment to look forward to 2023 and hear each pastor's heart about what they look forward to in 2023. 

Follow Pastor Nate:
Website: nateholdridge.com
Instagram: @nateholdridge
Church: calvary.com

Books mentioned in today's episode:
Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace by John Mark Comer
The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows by James Bryan Smith

Preparing For A New Year Discussion
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Author Interview - A Simple Guide to Experiencing Miracles by J.P. Moreland

Nate talks with distinguished Author & Professor, Dr. J.P. Moreland about his lastest book, A Simple Guide to Experiencing Miracles - Instruction and Inspiration for Living Supernaturally in Christ. J.P. takes us through personal stories that inspired the book and discusses the motivation behind its writing. Make sure to grab a copy of Dr. Moreland's book on Amazon!

Follow Pastor Nate:
Website: nateholdridge.com
Instagram: @nateholdridge
Church: calvary.com

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
A Simple Guide to Experience Miracles by J.P. Moreland 

Author Interview—A Simple Guide to Experiencing Miracles by J.P. Moreland
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Pastor Geoff Buck on 4 Strategies To Help You Parent Your Adult Children

Pastor Geoff Buck joins the podcast to have a deep discussion with Nate about strategies and practices to help parent adult children. Geoff and Nate talk about the key elements of how to best love adult children, care for adult children, encourage adult children, and also have fun with your adult child. This is very encouraging episode to anyone who has adult children or is preparing as your kids grow up. If you are an adult and struggle with your relationship with your parents or seeking a deeper relationship with your parents, then this is for you as well!

Follow Pastor Nate:
Website: nateholdridge.com
Instagram: @nateholdridge
Church: calvary.com

Books and articles mentioned in today's episode:
Blog Post: 4 Strategies To Help You Parent Your Adult Children
Soul Keeping: Caring For The Most Important Part of You by John Ortberg
Parenting Your Adult Child by Gary Chapman
Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut And The Welcome Mat Out by Jim Burns

Pastor Geoff Buck on 4 Strategies To Help You Parent Your Adult Children
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Jeanine Staton on Developing Christian Community In A Local Church

Jeanine Staton joins the podcast to talk to us about the importance of building and developing Christian community in the local church. Jeanine oversees the life groups and connect ministry at Calvary Monterey. Jeanine and Nate discuss why the local church should have community groups and how it impacts the church and the individual.

Follow Pastor Nate:
Website: nateholdridge.com
Instagram: @nateholdridge
Church: calvary.com

Books mentioned in today's podcast:
Praying God's Word by Beth Moore
Sticky Church by Larry Osborne

Jeanine Staton on Developing Christian Community In A Local Church
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Marriage with Christina Holdridge

Nate and his wife, Christina, have an in depth discussion about marriage and the qualities within a healthy and unhealthy marriage. They shed some light on the ups and downs of marriage, when marriage feels one sided, and the biblical perspective on marriage.

Follow Pastor Nate:
Website: nateholdridge.com
Instagram: @nateholdridge
Church: calvary.com

Books mentioned in today's podcast:
The Meaning of Marriage - Tim & Kathy Keller
Run to Win - Tim Challies

Marriage with Christina Holdridge
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Author Interview: The God I Won’t Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers to Embracing Christianity by Nick Cady

Nate talks with Author and Pastor Nick Cady about his new book, The God I Won’t Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers to Embracing Christianity. Nate and Nick discuss the behind the scenes of the book and the motivation behind its writing. Make sure to grab a copy of Nick's book on Amazon!

Follow Pastor Nate:
Website: nateholdridge.com
Instagram: @nateholdridge
Church: calvary.com

Follow Pastor Nick Cady
Website: nickcady.org
Twitter: @nickcady
Instagram: @cadynick

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
The God I Won’t Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers to Embracing Christianity by Nick Cady

Author Interview: The God I Won’t Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers to Embracing Christianity
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How To Be The Church In A Secular Community

How do we strive to be church in a secular community? Today it seems harder than ever to stay steadfast in our society, especially with the difficulties in the world. Nate has an in-depth conversation with Manny Collazo about this and how we as a church and as christian can stay steadfast in a secular world as well as some best practices for forming strong community with other Jesus followers in a fast-paced world. 

Follow Pastor Nate:
Website: nateholdridge.com
Instagram: @nateholdridge
Church: calvary.com

How To Be The Church In A Secular Community
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Parenting Children-Teens, Self-Care For Parents, & Protecting Your Marriage

Today’s episode is a great for parents! Nate & Christina take us through an in-depth discussion about the ups and downs of parenting from kids to teens. They provide some great resources and stories they have endured as parents.

Follow Pastor Nate:
Website: nateholdridge.com
Instagram: @nateholdridge
Church: calvary.com

Books mentioned in today’s episode:
Raising Passionate Jesus Follower by Phil & Diane Comer
Ministry of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson
Doing Life With Your Adult Children by Jim Burns
Age Of Opportunity by Paul David Tripp
12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid by Tim Elmore

Parenting Children-Teens, Self-Care For Parents, & Protecting Your Marriage
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