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Exploring Christian theology and practice for the building up of God's family.

Laurelglen Bible Church


    • Jun 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 66 EPISODES


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    Masculinity According to Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 67:54


    In this episode, John sits down with David Rimestad to discuss manhood and masculinity. What does biblical masculinity look like? Is there such a thing as toxic masculinity? How could true masculinity change our churches for the better? Together, they will get to the bottom of these questions and more as they contemplate masculinity according to Christ

    Is Church Membership Biblical?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 58:39


    In this episode, John and Eric discuss church membership. If it's not explicitly stated in the Bible, how can we say it's biblical? What does it look like at LBC? Why does it really matter? You just might be surprised at what God has to say on the topic.

    What We Believe About The Pope

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 48:19


    In this episode, John and Eric sit down to discuss the office of the Pope. What is it? What does he do? And more importantly, is the idea of a Pope even biblical? Also, you can catch this conversation on video on the LBC YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@LaurelglenBibleThank you for listening in to our LBC Podcast. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the church office at 661-833-2800 or check out our website www.laurelglen.org.

    Jacob, God's Will, & Predestination

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 57:04


    In this episode, John and Pastor Eric sit down to discuss the topic of predestination. What is it? Is it biblical? And if so, what does it mean for our lives today? Can we actually find comfort and assurance in the doctrine of predestination? Listen in for all this and more.

    A Conversation With "Nate"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 61:30


    In this episode, John sits down with "Nate", an LBC-sent global worker ministering to an unreached people group in central Asia. Together, they discuss "Nate's" path to the mission field, what the work looks like, and what we all hope is to come. Listen in and find out how you can join in and support the mission from Bakersfield.

    Genesis For Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 39:12


    In this episode, John and Pastor Eric sit down to have a friendly discussion on where we are in the book of Genesis and how it applies to our lives today. Listen in and be encouraged as they talk about the faith of Abraham and how it is an example for how we can live with confidence today regardless of our circumstances.

    Song Spotlight: "All Sufficient Merit"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 42:40


    In this Song Spotlight episode, John sits down with Ryan Pearsey and Natalie Appleton to do a deep dive on a new song we'll be singing, "All Sufficient Merit", by Bethany Bernard. Listen in as they walk through the song together in an effort to mine the rich truths inside. They'll discuss why they chose this song and how God has used it in their own lives.

    Faith and Relocation: Is LBC Moving? Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 35:20


    In this second part of a two-part episode, John continues the conversation with Pastor Eric and Pastor Chris as they discuss how taking steps of faith and watching God move have personally impacted their spiritual lives. They discuss how it connects to the story of Abraham and how they believe God is calling LBC to take steps of faith.

    Faith and Relocation: Is LBC Moving? Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 46:24


    The cat's out of the bag! LBC is looking to move locations! In this special two-part episode, John sits down with Pastor Eric and Pastor Chris to hear firsthand the story of how God has moved all kinds of mountains to lead us where we are as a church today.

    Keeping Christ in Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 38:40


    In this episode, John sits down with Women's Ministry Coordinator, Rhonda Kolb. Together, they discuss the topic of keeping Christ in Christmas. They share the highlights and lowlights of their own experiences while encouraging everyone, young and old, to reacquaint themselves with the wonder of Jesus' incarnation.

    How To Grow Spiritually

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 27:08


    How do we grow in Christ? What is God's expectation for us? What is my responsibility in the process and what is God's responsibility? In this episode, John sits down with Pastor Andy Middlekauff to discuss all this and more. He even shares about a NEW opportunity happening at LBC!

    Young Earth vs. Old Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 54:30


    Is the earth millions of years old or only thousands of years old? How does that answer affect our interpretation of the Bible? And is this debate a hill worth dying on? In this episode, John and Pastor Eric sit down with Ryan D'Cruz who is a geologist and former elder at LBC. Together, they discuss these questions and more to get to the bottom of what Young Earth and Old Earth Creationists share in common.

    When God Doesn't Meet My Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 57:20


    Sometimes God closes doors. Sometimes we pray and He says "no". What does faithfulness look like when we find life not going the way we planned? How do we trust God in the midst of change and uncertainty or when He doesn't meet our expectations? In this episode, John sits down with David Rimestad to hear his testimony of finding God's goodness in the midst of profound and unexpected change.

    Israel and Hamas Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 69:52


    With so many opinions and passionate pleas around the world concerning the current events in the Middle East, it can become confusing to know what's right and what's wrong. How do we think Biblically about the war between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah? Why are there so many protests on college campuses and city streets in our own nation? Recently, Pastors Chris, Eric and Dave hosted a Q&A with our young adult ministry, The Collective, to answer these questions and more. In this episode, we will listen in on that very important conversation.

    Why The Book of Genesis Still Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 48:38


    Genesis is coming! Beginning later this Fall, we will be starting a new sermon series walking through the book of Genesis. On this episode, John sits down with Pastor Eric to hear his heart on why he chose the book of Genesis as our next sermon series, how we should read Genesis, and why the message of the book of Genesis has a profound impact on our understanding of the world today.

    Politics and the Christian

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 52:50


    Do politics and Christianity mix? Does the Bible have anything to say about voting? How do I choose between the lesser of two evils? In this episode, John and Pastor Eric sit down to have a friendly discussion about Christianity and the government, how a biblical understanding of our identity in Christ informs and empowers us, and how we can navigate today's politically charged culture with a biblical mindset.Main points:Take advantage of the opportunity to vote, but trust the Lord with the outcome.Honor the authorities, but fear God.Pray for those in authority.Pay your taxes.Remember that our hope rests in Christ alone.Bible Passages mentioned:1Peter 2:9-17; Mark 12:17; 1Timothy 2:1-4

    The Holy Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 66:18


    Who or what is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do? What does LBC believe about the Holy Spirit and why does this topic tend to be so controversial? In this episode, John sits down with Pastor Eric to discuss all this and more.

    The Surprising Gift of Lament

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 53:55


    Caption:In this episode, John sits down with Pastor Brian Murphy to continue their previous discussion on depression. Today, they discuss the surprising gift of lament. What is lament and how is it a gift? What is God's invitation to those who are in the midst of suffering, grief or depression? How can you best help a loved one who is suffering? All this and more in today's episode!Books and resources mentioned in this episode:"Spurgeon's Sorrows", by Zack Eswine"A Small Cup of Light", by Ben Palpant"God Moves In A Mysterious Way", by William Cowper

    The Christian and Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 55:03


    In this episode, John sits down with Pastor Eric and Pastor Brian Murphy to discuss the topic of depression and the Christian. With all of the Bible's commands to rejoice, how is it possible to be a Christian and be depressed? What does depression look like from the Bible's perspective and how can we help those who suffer? We'll tackle all these questions and more in this first part of a two-part conversation.

    Evidences For The Resurrection

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 48:40


    As Christians, we believe in the literal resurrection of Jesus from the dead. But apart from faith in the Bible, is there reasonable evidence that points to a literal resurrection? Is belief in the resurrection of Jesus essential? And what bearing should the resurrection have in our day to day lives? In this episode, John sits down with Pastor Eric to discuss all this and more before we celebrate the Resurrection this Easter.

    Abortion & The Church, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 50:42


    In this second part of a two-part episode, John and Leslie continue their conversation with Erin Rogers, Executive Director of the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center. They discuss responses to common pro-choice statements, how the Church is succeeding and failing in its response to abortion, and how each and every person can get involved in promoting life-affirming care. DISCLAIMER: the topic discussed in this episode may not be suitable for your little ones and could be triggering for some who have been the victim of abuse or have chosen abortion in the past.

    Abortion & The Church, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 69:51


    In this first part of a two-part episode, John and Leslie sit down with Erin Rogers, Executive Director of the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center. Together, they hear about how Erin got involved with BPC and have a very candid conversation about abortion, what the Bible has to say, and how grace and healing are found in Jesus. DISCLAIMER: the topic discussed in this episode may not be suitable for your little ones and could be triggering for some who have been the victim of abuse or have chosen abortion in the past.

    Social Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 44:29


    Mention social justice to anyone and you'll get a wide array of responses. On this episode, John and Pastor Eric sit down to discuss the topic of social justice. What is the culture's definition of social justice and what is the Bible's definition? How might God be calling you to step out in faith and follow His command to care for the orphan and widow? All this and more on this episode of the LBC Podcast.

    Song Spotlight: "The Highest Throne"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 47:14


    "On this very special episode, John sits down with fellow writers Eloy Romero and Ryan Pearsey to discuss the very first LBC Worship original song, "The Highest Throne"! Listen in as they discuss the story and theology behind the song, and why finding rest and comfort in the sovereignty of God should be every believer's goal."

    2024! God's Vision for LBC In A New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 59:26


    2024 is upon us! And with it can come all the challenges and anxieties one could expect. So how are we to live biblically? What is God's will for us in times that are uncertain and divided? How do we prepare our hearts and minds? John sits down with Leslie Carroll, Kristen Cabalka and Pastor Eric to ask these questions and more. Listen in as the gang shares encouragement from God's Word and Pastor Eric shares his vision for LBC in 2024.Verses mentioned in this episode:2Corinthians 4, Isaiah 46:9-10, Romans 8:35-39, 2Corinthians 1:8-11, Psalm 2, Psalm 27:13-14

    Catholics & Christians: Are We The Same?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 64:20


    In this episode, John and Pastor Eric sit down with Matt Purdy to hear his testimony of growing up in the Catholic church. They discuss some of the similarities and differences between Catholic and Christian doctrine and encourage every believer to lovingly share the peace and rest that only comes through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Practical resources mentioned in this episode include:"Are We Together?: A Protestant Analyzes Roman Catholicism" - R.C. Sproul"Rescuing the Gospel: The Story and Significance of the Reformation" - Erwin Lutzer"Preparing for Eternity: Should We Trust God's Word or Religious Traditions?" - Mike Gendron

    Splitting Hairs: Do the Details of Doctrine Matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 70:03


    What's the difference between being doctrinally faithful and splitting hairs? Are there points of doctrine that are worth dividing over? On this episode, John sits down with Pastor Eric and Eloy Romero to discuss why the details of doctrine matter. Eloy shares his story of coming out of a pentecostal church and how it's the details that affected his life.

    A Response to the Conflict in Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 50:00


    Why is the conflict in Israel such a big deal to us as Bible believing Christians? What does it have to do with end times? What should my response be as a believer in Jesus Christ? In this episode, John sits down with Pastor Eric and Pastor Dave to ask some tough questions regarding all this and more.

    Song Spotlight: "Your Thoughts For Us"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 47:10


    Does God really think of you? And if so, what is His attitude toward you? On this special episode, John Harrell sits down with LBC Worship members Ryan Pearsey and Natalie Bianchi to do a deep dive into the song, "Your Thoughts For Us", by Austin Stone Worship.

    LBC and Family Discipleship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 63:24


    In this episode of The LBC Podcast, John Harrell sits down with Pastor Chris to discuss the topic of family discipleship and the heart soul of why LBC's family ministries exist. They discuss the purpose of discipling children as well as what it looks like to lead your family in knowing the goodness of God. Whether you're a parent or not, there's something for everyone in this episode!

    How Do I Know I'm Saved?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 59:04


    In this episode of the LBC Podcast, John Harrell, Leslie Carroll, Pastor Eric and Pastor Chris sit down to address the question, "How do I know I'm saved?" What are the marks of a true believer? Does God want us to be assured of our salvation? When should I be concerned? Settle in and listen in to this enriching discussion.

    Prioritizing the Gathering

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 59:10


    In this episode, John, Erick, Kristen and Leslie discuss what it looks like to prioritize the Sunday gathering, the many benefits of church attendance, and share helpful tools for preparing our hearts and minds for service and worship.

    Why We Still Do VBS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 59:36


    John Harrell, Chris Moore, Kevi Robertson, Drew White and Kevin Mencias sit down for this episode to discuss why we still do VBS. They share the importance of VBS ministry, how it looks at LBC, what the impact is to the community and the local body of believers, and how you can get involved!

    The Asbury Revival?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 56:37


    In this episode, John, Leslie and Pastor Eric discuss the events that took place last February at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Did revival really break out among the college students there or are we looking at something else altogether? How should we think biblically about revival? And how do these events affect us in Bakersfield? Join us as seek answers to these questions and more. 

    Godly Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 52:38


    As adults, we can really struggle to find quality friendships that lead us toward Jesus. In this episode, Kristen Cabalka, Erick Rouanzoin, Leslie Carroll and John Harrell discuss the importance of pursuing Godly friendships. What does a Godly friendship look like? How can we know that we're being a Godly friend? Sit down, grab a warm cup of your favorite wintry beverage, and listen in. 

    Thinking Biblically About Transgenderism

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 52:03


    Are gender and sex merely social constructs? Do you find yourself looking around at the culture and wondering how in the world we got here? Back in September, our student ministries hosted the annual Thinking Biblically Conference at LBC. The topic this year was transgenderism and sexuality, and our very special speaker was Jonny Ardavanis. What was shared was so helpful that we wanted to bring it to you.

    Abuse in the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 68:20


    What does abuse in the church look like and how can we help survivors of abuse? In this episode, John Harrell, Kristen Cabalka, Mike Sampley and Pastor Eric sit down with a special guest to discuss this difficult but important topic.

    New Age philosophy in the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 65:48


    Do you know your enneagram number? What in the world is contemplative prayer? Are you a little god? 'Just follow your heart?' Good news... The LBC Podcast has returned! In this episode, John, Pastor Eric, Erick, and Leslie discuss New Age philosophy in the Church... and the potential for a new line of LBC designer dish towels!

    Cultural Discernment: Critical Race Theory, Social Justice, and Gender Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 49:43


    Josh and Eric discuss the need for believers to think biblically about cultural ideas such as critical race theory, social justice, and gender identity.

    Is Calvinism Biblical?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 109:03


    Joel and Josh discuss the topic of Calvinism and whether it is biblical. Enjoy!

    What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 52:27


    Josh and Pastor Eric discuss homosexuality from a biblical perspective and seek to answer some practical questions about the topic.

    Are We in the End Times?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 47:54


    Pastor Eric and Josh talk about the craziness of the world right now and whether we are currently in the end times. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!

    Can Someone Be a Lukewarm Christian?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 43:01


    On this episode of The LBC Podcast, Joel and Josh discuss what the Scriptures say about being a lukewarm Christian.

    Fear Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 22:29


    On this episode of the LBC podcast, Josh and Dave discuss the topic of fear from a biblical perspective. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!

    Why We're Still Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 37:47


    In this episode, Josh and Eric talk about why we've made the decision to continue gathering in person as a church.

    Maintaining Unity in a Divided Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 45:00


    First Responders & Health Care Workers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 21:46


    Embracing Singleness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 60:09


    Staying Emotionally Healthy for the Long Haul

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 49:00


    John and Chris interview LBC elder & LMFT Mike Sampley on how to stay emotionally healthy for the long haul.

    Behind the Quarantine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 46:42


    Tune in to hear how the Burnses, Harrells, and Moores are surviving the quarantine.

    Faith & Government

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 40:47


    On this episode, Joel, John, and Pastor Eric discuss the tensions between displaying faith and following government orders.

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