Mike and Anthony talk to Paul Hammontree and try to break the record for how many times the word 'pastor' is said in 45 minutes as they discuss topics like duties, functions, pitfalls, and relationships related to Assistant Pastors from various

Leaving a Major Denomination, Cancer, and Suffering - Paul Hammontree

Jul 28th, 2020 48m 41s

Anthony interviews Paul Hammontree on leaving the Lutheran church, planting a church in Louisiana, his cancer battle and why God allows His saints to suffer. https://www.calvarybr.orghttps://mountainlife.church

A Retrospective with Gayle Erwin

Jun 23rd, 2020 34m 1s

Mike interviews Gayle Erwin, author of The Jesus Style. Gayle shares first hand experiences that have marked his life and ministry as a servant ranging from his youth in Mississippi to serving God's people in Africa. https://www.servant.org

Anxiety and Depression - Jaime Solis

Jun 16th, 2020 14m 37s

Mike interviews Jaime Solis on the common conditions of anxiety and depression and discusses how those are often overlooked or misunderstood in the church.

Calvary Chapel in the Deep South - Sandy Adams

Jun 9th, 2020 58m 46s

Pastor Sandy Adams of Calvary Chapel Stone Mountain, GA discusses his experiences over four decades of pastoring a non-denominational Church in the Bible Belt. Topics include the challenges found in the early days of ministry, advice to church

Considering Contentment - Jeff Gipe

Jun 2nd, 2020 30m 25s

Mike Sternad interviews Pastor Jeff Gipe on the issue of contentment answering questions concerning the the cause and cure of discontentment in our lives. https://www.jeffegipe.comhttps://newcreationhb.comAmazon link to Jeff's book: https://tin

Let no man despise thy youth - Manolo Matos

May 26th, 2020 1h 8m

At 22 years old Manolo Matos was asked to assume the Senior Pastor role of Calvary Lima, Peru - an already 12 year old church with around 600 people. Anthony interviews Manolo to get his first hand account of that transition, the challenges, wh

Raising Up Leaders, Intellectual Honesty and Theology - Pilgrim Benham

May 19th, 2020 1h 10m

Mike and Anthony discuss raising up the next generation of servant leaders, theology, and intellectual honesty, with Pastor Pilgrim Benham from Shoreline Church in Bradenton, FL. www.thisisshoreline.com

Season 2 Intro

May 12th, 2020 4m 50s

Mike and Anthony talk about what is to come for Season 2 of the Upward Focus Podcast.

When You Start a Church

Oct 8th, 2019 14m 21s

The collaboration that started it all! Recorded at the 2018 Calvary Chapel Deep South Pastors' Conference, Mike and Anthony share their early thoughts and experiences on church planting in the Deep South.

The Gender Episode

Oct 1st, 2019 27m 35s

The guys discuss the touchy and polarizing subject of gender and gender fluidity.

Truth, Love and Theology

Sep 24th, 2019 41m 15s

The guys discuss Theology - what is it? who cares? who wants to talk about Theology anyway? Also, the balance between truth and love and the benefit of personal theological study.

What's up with church?

Sep 17th, 2019 1h 3m

The guys discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of church and also confront questions like: Do I have to go to church? What should church look like? Should church smell good?

Acts of Worship

Sep 10th, 2019 29m 27s

Mike and Anthony discuss worship as a lifestyle, what that looks like as well as some hang ups and pitfalls for the worshipper.

Let's Rock and Roll

Sep 3rd, 2019 27m 37s

Mike and Anthony discuss the concept of worship, smoke machines, and what makes a good worship leader.

What's up with Denominations?

Aug 27th, 2019 37m 32s

Mike & Anthony discuss the origin, pros, cons and issues surrounding Christian denominations. They also answer the question, "Is Calvary Chapel a denomination?"

Is the Bible relevant?

Aug 20th, 2019 29m 50s

Mike & Anthony discuss whether or not an ancient collection of books is still relevant today.

Working our way to heaven

Aug 10th, 2019 18m 46s

Discussing the fabricated clash between two complementary ideas - grace and works, and how they fit in with the culture of the Deep South.

The Intro Episode

Aug 6th, 2019 16m 37s

Mike Sternad from Calvary Chapel Mobile and Anthony Rea from Living Water Christian Fellowship share their thoughts, ideas, and experience working on the Upward Focus Podcast.

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