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Pastor Efrem Buckle of Ecclēsia returns for this second part of a two part series on “Things That Matter” as he reacts and shares his views on the resurgence of racial tension. Although this is an unfortunately common issue in the world, Efrem provides his insight. “The reality is we are all sinners,” Efrem explains, […]

On this episode of “Things That Matter,” Pastor Efrem Buckle of Ecclēsia in South London presents the challenges of ministry in the complex, urban & cosmopolitan culture of London. Efrem shares his experience & view on not only the complexity of this “city of cities,” but he also discusses the recent acts of terror within […]

Suffering is an inescapable reality. Pastor Brian Brodersen and Pastor Rick Warren discuss the aspects of suffering that often occur in full-time ministry. Pastor Rick shares three areas of suffering that he has continuously dealt with throughout his pastoral career. Whether you are involved in full-time ministry or not, be encouraged that the Lord will […]

On this episode of Things That Matter, Pastor Brian Brodersen interviews Ryan Ries of the Whosoevers. Ryan briefly shares his powerful testimony but mainly focuses on the example Jesus gave as He reached out to people in very dark places of the time, such as the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi. We each have a […]

On this episode of Things That Matter, Pastor Brian Brodersen and Dr. Dominick Hernández discuss the pursuit of higher education and the relevance of Semitic Philology studies to interpreting the Scriptures in today’s post-modern setting. He shares the perspective he gained from studying ancient Semitic Philology, while living in modern Israel, where the minority of […]

On this episode of Things That Matter, Pastor Brian Brodersen interviews worship leader and music artist, Matt Redman, known for many popular worship songs such as “The Heart of Worship,” “Blessed Be Your Name,” and “ 10,000 Reasons.” In this video, Matt shares some great advice to worship leaders, and he expresses a powerful reminder […]

On this episode of Things That Matter, Pastor Mark Foreman of North Coast Calvary Chapel, focuses on the importance of pastors recognizing that we are all part of one church and cultivating love and unity in the larger body of Christ.

Pastor Brian Brodersen talks with Carl Westerlund, founder of the Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa School of Ministry, and 30-year Calvary Chapel pastor, about the life cycle of local churches, and the need to plant new churches alongside established churches on this episode of Things That Matter!

There are 197 nations in the world, including Taiwan and Serbia, who are not a part of the U.N. Pastor Rick Warren discusses the vision to reach all nations of the world with the gospel message. He discusses the strategy that was created to do so, called the Peace Plan, and explains each part of […]

On this episode of Things That Matter, Pastor Rick Warren continues in this second part of his interview. Pastor Rick shares about his book, The Purpose Driven Life, as he explains the writing process of the book, his reaction to the success of the book and his choice to give most of the profit away. […]