Tim & Sam

Tim & Sam // Year End Special (2020) Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor We've come to the end of what we would say an extremely unprecedented year. In the final episode for 2020, Tim and Sam talk about how they spent their year end holidays during the pandemic, resolutions for the upcoming year, and a recap of what they've learned in 2020. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.  New Years Resolutions (11:37) Giving (14:00) How was 2020 changed you? (16:55) Tim says "scurvy" in an Irish accent (36:49) Habakkuk: "Even though..." (40:00) Final Highlight (51:30) Check out Unapologetics Podcast with Dr. Tim Gillespie and Dr. Alex Bryant! You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // Best Moments of The One Project  Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor We've reached our 50th episode! Tim and Sam talk where we're at with the current COVID-19 pandemic and conclude our series on The One Project on what they've learned, what's changed and it's best moments. Tim and Sam still If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.  Tim and Sam still can't figure out when to click the recording button (8:00) Wanna donate to the podcasts? Click HERE. (11:00) What has changed? (13:30) Story Time with Sam (28:35) "The gospel leads you to more love, grace, compassion..." (1:11:10) Check out Unapologetics Podcast with Tim Gillespie and Alex Bryant! You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The One Project 6 ft. Alex Bryan Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam continue their conversation of The One Project with guest Alex Bryan, Lead Chief Officer at Adventist Health and cofounder of the One Project. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.  An investigation (3:25) "Do you believe in the 'Adventist' Jesus or do you believe in just a 'random' Jesus?" (9:40) Theres room for renovation and structure (19:30) "The gospel is both constructive and reconstructive..." (23:09) "... a connection to the divine..." (28:40) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The One Project 5 ft. Alex Bryan Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam continue their conversation of The One Project with guest Alex Bryan, Lead Chief Officer at Adventist Health and cofounder of the One Project. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.  Alex Bryan (3:20) "We've worried about the church." (8:00) "The gospel is never standing water..." (15:50) "We're not gonna just play defense..." (31:50) "Is there hope for us to be united?" (38:20) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The One Project 4 ft. Japhet De Oliveira Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam continue their conversation of The One Project with guest Japhet De Oliveira and the criticism The One Project received. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.  the1project.org (7:00) Pushback (9:00) The knife and the cheese (29:00) Highlights (37:00) A watershed moment (45:00) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The One Project 3 ft. Japhet De Oliveira Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam continue their conversation of The One Project with guest, brother and cofounder Japhet De Oliveira. Also Sam is drinking three different beverages this morning. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.  Who is Japhet De Oliveira? (5:00) Summer 2010 (16:30) A catalyst for wanting something different (22:15) "People wanted a fresh renewal with God." (23:45) the1project.org (43:00) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The One Project Pt. 2 Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam continue their conversation on the upbringing of The One Project, their conversation in Denver, CO and its purpose. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.  Tim and Sam are fasting (8:00) Who was there? (10:00) Why we got into ministry in the first place? (17:00) "Where Jesus is the most focused on, the Holy Spirit is the most present." (20:54) "Once you understand what the source of everything is, everything gets reconfigured." (31:15) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The One Project Pt. 1 Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam begin to talk about what has been mentioned in many other episodes, The One Project. Here we explore the origins of this brotherhood that came about and why it formed. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.  Tim and Sam have an outline for this episode (3:50) Straight Up "Whackadoodleness" (8:53) The One Project (9:45) 2010 (12:00) A dead end (33:00) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // Mistakes Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk mistakes made in their career of ministry. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.   Rooming with Tim and Sam (8:00) What does it look like when you make a mistake in ministry? (14:00) Tripping over words (19:00) Have you ever made a mistake that might have put people in danger? (33:15) Take heart (55:00) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // Jerome Fontamillas 2 Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam are joined by Grammy award winning Switchfoot's Jerome Fontamillas once again, also known to produce Big Face Grace. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.   Tour with Bon Jovi (7:00) Best show memories (10:30) Hello Hurricane (23:00) Cancer has no bias (28:20) "It's the human part of what we do." (35:00) You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // Jerome Fontamillas 1 Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam are joined by Grammy award winning Switchfoot's Jerome Fontamillas. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.  Tim was in a play. (6:40) Jerome Fontamillas: Mortal, Fold Zandura, Switchfoot (10:00) Touring (37:00) Fading West (45:00) A Nugget of Wisdom (49:12)   You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // Old Age Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk about growing into the "old age" and changes that come with it whether it be health or shifts in career paths. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.  "Tell Her" by Micah Leonor (5:00) Sam's fall (9:00) "How do you know when it's time?" (31:20) "I don't know that a call to ministry is always life long" *(33:49) "Often times we allow our religious leaders to do our believing for us... and that is a problem." (47:29) Burn The Haystack Podcast   You can get your own bag of delicious Covert Coffee by The Fowlers by going to www.covertcoffee.com. This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The Band 4 Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk about how they've been listening to Taylor Swift's new album, admiration for Bon Iver's voice, guitars, and more on Big Face Grace and the beginning of its end. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.  Lambertones Pickups (5:50) Sam has a baby! (14:00) Should we do this? (17:00) Ministry is hard (27:00) Ministry can look a little different (40:00)   Visit crosswalkvillage.com for more information on Crosswalk Church.  This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // Social Media Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk about how California has been ablaze the past couple of weeks, engagements and the advantages and disadvantages of social media. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.  Tim asks Sara to marry him (8:40) Social media (12:00) "It's really hard to be reasonable in today's world." (21:00) "Who do we serve?" (26:00) Division, paranoia, violence, and labeling (35:35) Visit crosswalkvillage.com for more information on Crosswalk Church.  This podcast is powered through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // Vegetarianism Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam, tell stories of their lifestyle experiences with vegetarianism and the cross of their Adventist faith. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    Reason 1: The environment (10:00) Reason 2: Cruelty to animals (11:00) The pepperoni story (19:30) “Soteriology” (23:58) The Adventist Levitical laws (34:00)   Visit crosswalkvillage.com/ for more information on Crosswalk Church.  This podcast was made through Megaphone.  

Tim & Sam // The Band: “Big Face Grace”  Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam, Sam has gone back to drinking coffee, Covert Coffee. We continue this journey of the band Tim and Sam were in as they go through another name change and Sam gets invited to join the band. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    The band gets banned (4:00) Big Face Grace (13:00) Sam joins the band (17:15) “You don’t dabble in double reeds.” (28:30) The Rant (32:00) The Competition (37:30) Listen to "The Way" by Big Face Grace HERE.   Visit crosswalkvillage.com/ for more information on Crosswalk Church.  This podcast was made through Megaphone.

Tim & Sam // The Band: “The Electric Fishermen” Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam, these two friends talk about the current podcasts that they are listening to (listed below) but finally get around to what seems like has been egged on-- their band. Tim and Sam finally talk about the band that they were in during their seminary years. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    Holy Post Podcast , Stuff You Should Know Podcast , Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History Podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Podcast  , Radiolab Podcast (3:30)  “Today’s the day that we decide to take you on a journey…” (9:00) “The Grazers” (14:17) “The Electric Fishermen” (33:00)   Visit crosswalkvillage.com/ for more information on Crosswalk Church.  This podcast was made through Megaphone,

Tim & Sam // Iki Tolu Taimi Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam bring on guest Iki Tolu Taimi, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries of the Southern California Conference (of SDA) to discuss social unrest and injustice of the oppressed. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    Iki Tolu Taimi (7:00) Great Leadership (12:50) Social Unrest (14:50) “We confuse our patriotism with our christianity, and that’s really problematic.” (19:10) “The bible is full of oppressed people, and God leading oppressed human beings.” (20:04) “Adventists for Black Lives Matter.” (23:50)  “Colorblind” (28:00) Check out Iki's Tuesday Tea Time Facebook and Youtube. Check out Donovan and Iki's podcast Urban Prophets Podcast here!   Visit crosswalkvillage.com/ for more information on Crosswalk Church.  This podcast was made through Megaphone. To support this podcast please visit crosswalkvillage.com/give

Tim & Sam // Preaching: Weddings Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam start to wrap up this little series on preaching with some story telling on weddings that they’ve witnessed or have ministered. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    Let’s talk about weddings (6:45) How long should a sermon homily be? (12:43) “Vows” (20:00) Relationship History (29:04) Tim & Sam did a wedding together (32:00) Do your kids want you to officiate their wedding? (37:00)   Visit crosswalkvillage.com/ for more information on Crosswalk Church. 

 Tim & Sam // Preaching: The Pulpit Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk about the pros and cons of living in the Inland Empire, California and continue their mini series on preaching. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    Covert Coffee / Also Sam is caffeine free (7:50) Why the pulpit becomes the driver for the community (12:00) Should preaching be important to the community? (15:00) Have you ever thought about arrogance? (24:00) I surrender it to God. (29:00) Visit crosswalkvillage.com/ for more information on Crosswalk Church. 

Tim & Sam // Preaching: Mechanics Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam continue If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    “Now in today’s software world, are you a Logos guy or an Accordance guy?” (3:40) “Exegesis:, critical explanation or interpretation of a text, specifically of scripture.” (4:50)  Karl Barths, “A Shorter Commentary on Romans” (7:30) “The biggest problem is when we hold it stationary and we don’t allow it, we don’t keep turning it.” (14:20) “Why do we limit God to only the religious things?” (22:24)  “Good preaching is constantly expanding the borders in our understanding… preaching has to allow our faith box to grow.” (26:00) “‘Is God a god who transforms culture? Or is God a god who is anti-culture? Or is God a god who is destroying culture? Or is God invested in all of this?’” (28:00)   Visit crosswalkvillage.com/ for more information on Crosswalk Church. 

Tim & Sam // Preaching: Anxieties and Prep  Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam continue their conversation on preaching and talk about the personal anxieties and prep work before delivering a message. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    “Why in the world do I have the calling to be the guy that steps up there that they should listen to?” (3:22)  Prep (12:05) “You have to understand the text first before you can start telling people about the text.” (15:10)  “‘Just trust that the words I have put in front of you are enough’” (27:24)   “Scripture cannot be the afterthought, it has to be the source.” (27:40)   crosswalkvillage.com/

Tim & Sam Part 26 // Preaching: Past Experiences Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam debate on their favorite fruits and vegetables but also talk about their preaching experiences. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    “What is the strangest thing that’s happened to you during a sermon?” (8:45) Jamaica (14:25)  “I had a cat land on the podium once” (16:49) “Do you acknowledge that something is happening?” (19:00) “Have you ever done an illustration that landed so poorly, you didn’t know how to get out of it? (22:40) “I’ve prepared a sermon, but preached something else” (26:30)   crosswalkvillage.com/

Tim & Sam // Christianity and Law  Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam talk about food, their band from back in the day, and more heavily-- Christianity and law. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    Tim and Sam were in a band together (8:00) Social Media (14:30) “To allow your political standing to be above Christ...I think that’s a problem.” (17:30) “How does a Christian celebrate in a way that doesn’t make us worshippers of civil government and the empire of man while appropriately acknowledging that this country has afforded us the ability to do that. What is the proper balance?” (18:15) “It seems to me that when Christianity becomes the arbiter of the law opposed to the conviction of people's hearts, it's not where it's supposed to be. Christianity is a system of heart, not a system of law.” (22:00) “Is there a gospel orientation for someone who is going into the military to fight for people?” (31:15)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

Tim & Sam Special Announcement // Kiefer & Jessyka Dooley Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor We have a huge announcement! God has been so good, and Tim and Sam would like to introduce to you Kiefer and Jessyka Dooley who will be taking lead on Crosswalk Denver. We’re so excited to see what the future unfolds for this campus. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    Meet Kiefer and Jessyka Dooley! (1:26) Glacier View Ranch (3:40) Crosswalk Denver (10:30) Why Denver? (15:00) Corvus Coffee (24:00)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village

Tim & Sam // Vulnerability in Leadership Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam are drinking Arcade Roasters (Riverside,CA), cinnamon spice tea from Good Earth and have finally mastered an intro in this podcast. Amongst today’s conversation they talk about why this podcast exists, vulnerability in leadership and anti-racism. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    The point of this podcast (9:25) “Every leader takes on a bit of ‘the pressure cooker’” (15:50) “The process of preaching is such a vulnerable act.” (25:10) “I need my person.” (29:35) “We’ve got to hear other voices.” (38:14) Heightened Tension (42:00)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

Tim & Sam // Alex Bryan on Church  Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam are joined by Alex Bryan again discussing the church, his hopes now and for the future. Crosswalk Church is a Seventh Day Adventist congregation. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    “Let’s talk about church.” / Alex Bryan (1:20) “The church is dealing with a lot of demons inside.” (5:55) “Paint for me a picture of a effective and relevant church” (7:45) “The church that your kids inherit, what is your hope for it?” (17:00) “... a place that’s safe for thought, for questions, for inclusion without exception.” (17:10) “‘Get involved with church’ could be ‘come up with a game plan to be a huge blessing where you work all week’” (22:35)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

Tim & Sam // Alex Bryan, Healthcare Executive at Adventist Health  Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam still struggle with timestamps during podcasts (they’re still learning). This episode's guest is Alex Bryan, Healthcare Exec. at Adventist Health and oversees the work of mission, spiritual care, and bioethics (AKA Sam's boss). Episode discussion: Higher Education. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    Crosswalk Merch (1:30) Alex Bryan (5:00) “Notflix” (10:30) “Where do you see higher education going in this next iteration of life in America?” (22:40) “What would you like to see happen to maintain relevancy and our institutions to become vibrant and thrive in a different way?” (32:00) “Expertise is at our fingertips.” (36:25) “I think we have to stop with bricks and mortar” (46:08)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

Tim & Sam // Wade Forde, Necessary Conversations Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam bring on guest Wade Forde, faith leader and influencer at several churches in the Perris, CA area and has done amazing community outreach work as well. This conversation weighs heavy amidst recent events, but a conversation that is extremely necessary. At the end of everything, we MUST lovewell. If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    Pastor Wade Ford / Community Outreach (2:20) Give to Lake Perris SDA and their ministry HERE (5:10) George Floyd (7:15) “We do see color and it affects our biases.” (9:45) “In the end we will remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends.” (15:20) #BLM, Black Lives Matter (16:00) “The affluence of privilege calls a level of responsibility. Because of that affluence, you are able to have conversations at tables that I may never be invited to.” / Assimilation vs. Advocacy (23:50) “How do you talk to your kids about this?” (30:00)  “How does a parent talk about this?” (38:00) “Seeking to support those who are hurting.” (45:50)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

Tim & Sam // Rick Rawson, President of Rideout Adventist Health Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam bring on guest Rick Rawson, President of Rideout Adventist Health & LT Chair of Crosswalk Church. Sam would like everyone to know that he’s drinking his coffee out of his Lovewell tumbler that you can now purchase on here, and Tim is drinking James Coffee Co. (San Diego, CA) coffee! If you have any comments or questions for Tim and Sam, please email podcast@crosswalkvillage.com.    Rick Rawson, President of Rideout Adventist Health & LT Chair of Crosswalk Church (4:10) “It’s an all-in experience…” (15:00) “One of the things that I'm really excited about is what we are learning about ourselves, our organization, and what's to emerge out of all this.” (19:00) “What are all the other ways that we are being led to really reflect God’s love and to really inspire healthfulness and hope?” (21:35)  “I think the future is more person-centric. I think we have to go back to relational models.” (25:06) “God’s love is love for everybody.” (31:29) Leadership (39:00)   www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

8. Tim & Sam // A Revealing Hosts: Tim Gillespie, Sam Leonor In this episode Tim and Sam share stories of what is happening in their local areas during this pandemic, what it’s revealing in our world, and what it’s revealing in our churches. If you have any questions for Tim & Sam, you can email us at podcast@crosswalkvillage.com. Crosswalk Resources: crosswalkvillage.com/lovewellhomes (2:45)  “Our humanity is shining through this crisis” (8:00) “What do you think this has been revealing?” (13:45) “In times of crisis, I still think love wins.” (17:57) “What do you think has been exposed or revealed in the church?” (18:17) Takeaways: What are you revealing about yourself during this time? What is it revealing about my character, about my relationships, my family? (Sam) www.crosswalkvillage.com/ Instagram: @crosswalk_village Facebook: @CrosswalkVillage

1. Pastor Tim and Sam Leonor talk together., giving us a preview of our new podcast: Today's Presence. It will be a podcast where we host deeper conversation about culture, daily living, scripture, and more. We hope that you experience fuller lives knowing that God is present.