Anchor Of Hope | With Aaron Salvato

Most Christians have friends who are not believers, but sharing Jesus in those friendships can be really hard. In this episode, Aaron and Brian talk through the dynamics of evangelizing from the framework of strong relationships to help bring the gospel into any friendship. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Sharing the gospel is hard. No matter how much we may want to evangelizing, getting ourselves to do it can be tough. In this episode, Aaron and Brian talk through the difficulties of sharing the gospel with strangers and offer methods to ease some of the tension of those tough conversations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Should we read the Bible as a devotional, or should we read the Bible and pray in order to grow more devoted to Jesus and His Kingdom? Aaron and Brian discuss the classic Christian idea of “devotions.” Why do we do them? Is there more to it than just checking off a box on the Christian to do list? All this and more in today’s episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

What do you do when your faith makes people see you as "uncool?" Brian and Aaron field a question from a listener. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

In today’s class I ask the men in the class, what would you want to tell your sisters in Christ that they could do to help you fight the battle against objectification. I ask the women in the class the same thing about the men. It’s a great discussion with a lot of fantastic input from the students, and we hope it gives you a lot to think about. Stay tuned for next week’s episode where we contrast the culture of Heaven and the Culture of the World as it pertains to sexual objectification, and dive into the reality that following Jesus is not just a mere belief system but actually an entirely new way to be human. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Aaron sits down with CGN team members Kellen Criswell and George Scanlan to talk about Kanye's new album. How should we treat celebrity conversions? Should we be critical, or optimistic? Bonus features: Brian Higgins makes an epic cameo at the end, and Kellen and George brainstorm about some new podcast ideas: "Bad Tiger" and "Mediocre Leopard." #kanye #jesusisking --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Brian and Aaron discuss the challenges of adulting while doing ministry. Both share their experience of formerly being full time youth pastors, who now are working full time outside of the church while still pursuing ministry and serving the Church. A great episode for anyone who ever struggles trying to balance it all! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Last week we looked at the trend of men blaming objectification on the women who are victims. This week we are going to examine the other side of the coin, women blaming the problem completely on men, and trying to fix the problem through a new wave of feminism that teaches women that the only way to stop yourself from being objectified... is to objectify yourself. We’d like to thank John Mark Comer for his phenomenal work he’s created on the topics of sexuality and relationships. You can find more of this great content in his book and sermon series of the same name: Loveology. Stay tuned for the next episode where we ask the male and female students in the class: what can people of the opposite gender do to help their fellow followers of Christ fight objectification? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Aaron talks about the theological theme of God being Incomprehensible. ​God is different from us; and that’s a good thing. ​God will always hold some mystery for us because an unlimited God cannot be fully known by a limited being. But if this is true, can we really "know" God, or will this barrier cause a wall between God and humanity? These questions and more explored on today's episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Our First Mailbag Episode! Aaron And Brian Tackle The topic Of Being “set Apart” from a listener who writes in asking "Should Christians Be Set Apart From Sex, Drugs, Music, and Politics?" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

In this class we will - Examine our cultures tendency to play the blame game. - Specifically in this episode we will look at how natural and easy it is for our culture to blame objectification and even assault of women on the victims. - And how we must renew our minds if we are going to make a change. Stay tuned for the next episode as we present a challenge to an idea that is currently popular in culture and the current new wave of feminism, namely, that freedom from sexual brokenness is found in sexual liberation . We will examine some real life examples of this line of thinking, and see if we can discover together what the meaning and purpose of sexuality actually is. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Aaron & Brian get the amazing Dr. Gerry Breshears on the show to discuss all our burning questions about Salvation. What does it mean to be saved? Can you lose your salvation? How do you know someone is saved? All this and more on today's GoodLion Podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

In our final episode on grief and loss, Sarah shares with us some practical advice on how to help and minister to those who are hurting. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

In this class we will - Cover the roots of objectification found in the garden of Eden - Examine the issue of how easy it is for us as a culture to justify and downplay objectification - Contrast the Pharaoh in Exodus and his culture of Slavery with our current objectification culture and how it enslaves us to negative patterns of thinking. Stay tuned for the next PodClass as we look at our tendency as a culture to play the blame game when it comes to objectification, and examine the problem of women being blamed for sexual assault, and how men can fight this by renewing their minds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

In part 2 of our 3 part series on Grief and Loss, Sarah shares with Aaron about the link between Grief and Depression and how hope can be found in our darkest moments. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Brian discusses with Aaron the topic of confession. Why should christians practice confession? Does confession mean you need a priest? Should we be open with our community? How do we trust one another? All this and more on today's GoodLion Podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

We are introducing a new project for the GoodLion podcast network: the GoodLion PodClass! We gather students in a classroom environment to discuss important theological subjects. Our first subject will be fighting sexual objectification as the church. Show Notes: We'd like to thank Joshua Ryan Butler for his writings on Hell and others topics, If you’d like to go deeper into his views check out his fantastic book Skeleton’s in God’s closet We’d also like to thank Jefferson Bethke, we used a lot of his material in our research, if you’d like to check that out search for Jefferson Bethkes great talk he gave at the Q Ideas conference entitled: What Is My Role In The Objectification Of Women? We hope that this class has been helpful to you, and we’d like to produce many more! If you want to support the work, check out goodlion.io/PodClass Also, if this episode has stirred up any questions in you, we’d love to do a QNA episode responding to your questions in this series, so you can send a question to our instagram account @goodlion.io, or send an email to goodlionnetwork@gmail.com The GoodLion Podclass is a production of the CGN/Calvary Global Network and Hesed Creative. We are a nonprofit podcasting ministry run by a team of volunteers that seeks to bring quality, Jesus focused content to the body of Christ. For more awesome podcast content, as well as articles, educational resources, and more, Check out our website GoodLion.io Thanks guys, and remember, never stop learning! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

In the wake of pastor Jarrid Wilson’s tragic suicide, Aaron & Brian sit down with pastor/speaker Wesley Towne to have a serious conversation about depression, anxiety, and suicide within the church. Wesley Town is a pastor and speaker who is currently focusing his efforts on speaking and teaching on Suffering and Mental Health. Check out his website at https://www.wesleytowne.com, where you can book him to speak at your church and check out his podcast Betters Days (a podcast about Mental Health + Suffering, and what it means to be human and follow Jesus.) Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/goodlionpod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

What do we do when life brings us through unimaginable grief, loss, and tragedy? How do we handle the doubts and questions that arise about God's love and character? Sarah Rylynn, host of the Shadowlands podcast, walks us through this hard topic in part 1 of a 3 part series. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Devotional: In covenant partnership, obedience brings life! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

From the GoodLion Podcast: Aaron and Brian discuss the recent news about author Josh Harris and Hillsong worship leader Marty Sampson publicly stepping out of Christianity and how Jesus followers can handle these types of situations involved friends and family who struggle with the same things. We look at doubt, questioning, and wrestle with the meaning of the word "apostasy." Our heart is to help Christians see that this very real problem can be approached with grace, truth, and love. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Devotional: Laying down Religion and Stepping Into Relationship --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Devotional: He’s always speaking. Are you listening? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Brian Higgins and I continue part 2 of our discussion on sex, violence, and nudity in media! We continue to look at what it looks like to deal with this kind of content as a Christ follower. From the GoodLion podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

John 21 - Jesus and Peter by the fire. Jesus loves his disciples even when they let him down. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

When it comes to shows like Game of Thrones, many Christians are conflicted about how to handle them because of all the gratuitous violence and nudity. Should they watch them? Should they boycott them? There's a host of opinions, but not a lot of nuance to the conversation, which is what we try to accomplish. Join us for a thought provoking discussion about violence, sex, nudity, and the Jesus follower. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Letting go of dreams and taking hold of Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

For our final episode in the righteousness mini series, Aaron and Brian discuss what they learned about this topic, and dive deeper into what it means to "hunger and thirst for righteousness." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Aaron Salvato and Char Broderson discuss the key differences between Old Testament and New Testament depictions of righteousness, and what it means for the follower of Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

There’s no such thing as a “Normal Christian." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Let go. Give Jesus control. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

An encouragement to take calling seriously. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

What does true authenticity look like, how can we know God’s will, and how on earth does Ben Courson memorize so many bible verses!? All this and more on today’s episode of Ask a Youth Pastor. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

If a pet of a Christian dies... will we see that pet again in heaven? A question that... most Christian kids have asked at some point. Today on ask a youth pastor, I sit down with Youth Pastor Brian Higgins and youth leader Pete Silverman, as we answer a question from a young guy named Justin, who is a little concerned about his pet guinea pig. The three of us do our best to answer his question! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Q. What is the chief end of man? A. Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Draw near to God, He will draw near to you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

We hear all the time that we need to be missional. What does that actually mean? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Aaron Salvato, Brian Higgins, Bryan Stupar, and Char Broderson talk about self righteousness in the life of a pastor, and practices to overcome this pitfall! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

In part 4, Brian and Aaron discuss how Jesus was a friend of sinners, we hear a testimony from Nathaniel Bedson, and a discussion on self righteousness and our personal struggles with this sin by a group of Calvary Pastors (Zak Shellabarger, Wavey Cowper, Char Brodersen, and Bryan Stupar.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

A challenge for us to respond to Jesus’ question: do you want to be made well? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

So often we want to rely on our own abilities, looks, confidence, and resources… but so often these things prove empty. We need to take hold of Jesus! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Judas didn’t have to die on a tree, because Jesus already did! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

A lesson God has shown me lately: Our God is the God who is committed to dealing with our messes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Many times in my life, I've wrongfully believed that I was a necessary part of the equation. Jesus has been showing me lately... HE is the only necessary one. I'm just happy to be along for the ride! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

What does it mean to be Self-Righteous? What is Legalism? In This episode of the Righteousness Series we take a look at the "Selective Sanctification" that comes with self righteousness, explore what Jesus meant when he said our righteousness must exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees, and look at how our standing with God has less to do with us and more to do with Christ. Hosts Brian and Aaron discuss Legalism, while guests Nick Cady, Brian Stupar, and Wavey Cowpar discuss the pitfalls of self righteousness that Christians can easily fall into! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

A look at Peter's denial of Christ, where we see how Jesus is greater than our failures! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Brian and Aaron answer rapid-fire questions from guys who are just getting started as youth workers. How do you balance life and ministry when you work part time? How do you lead when your volunteers are older than you? How can you empower your leaders to have a bigger role? How do you measure success in youth ministry? How do you build community coming into a new place What are some practical steps in developing a strong leadership team When planning a youth camp/retreat what have you found to be the best structure. Should they be more Bible study focused or free time/fellowship focused or maybe even something completely different? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Brian Higgins and Aaron Salvato share from their combined 20+ years of Youth Ministry experience by answering the question... "What would you tell your younger self about youth ministry if you could travel back in time to your first year as a youth pastor?" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

Both men failed... both men were loved. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

In episode 2 we explore the relationship between righteousness and sin. We look at how Jesus deals with sinners in the story of the woman caught in Adultery. Brian Higgins and Aaron Salvato discuss what Sin actually is and how it relates to righteousness, and pastor Brian Stupar shares with us strategies to overcome the endless cycles of guilt and shame. Finally we hear a true story from Aaron about how righteousness was found in the middle of a friend's lies and drug addiction. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support

The GoodLion Podcast is launching it's first mini series! We will be doing a deep dive into the topic of Righteousness. For episode one, we ask the question, what exactly is Righteousness? Aaron Salvato presents the topic, and we hear a helpful explanation from Dr. Tim Mackie (the Bible Project.) Join us as we go deep into this Biblical topic! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anchorofhope-aaronsalvato/support