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Cairn University ChapelsWho Will You Follow? – Adam DerusEpisode Notes
Adam Derus, pastor of young adults at Calvary Church Lancaster, preaches from 1 Kings 18 and exhorts believers to stop "waivering between two opinions" and choose the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
2024-09-3019 min
Pursuing LifeEp. 95 Every Day | Six Questions to Take Inventory of Your Relationship with Technology with Adam DerusTo wrap up our series on everyday habits and rhythms, we’re joined by Adam Derus, Calvary’s Director of Young Adults, who is here to give us a few practical ways to take a personal inventory of our relationship with technology. Adam has sought to take ownership of his time and set healthy boundaries with technology, and today he is sharing with us some of what he’s learned as we seek to do the same for ourselves.
Disclaimer: There are some topics discussed in this episode that may not be appropriate for little...
2024-06-1049 min
C4 | Calvary Young AdultsSimple Gospel, Week Twenty: How to Share the Gospel | Adam Derus Paul expects every believer to trust the gospel of Jesus Christ, live the gospel, and share the gospel. Together we demystify evangelism by explaining the basics of the gospel presentation so that every believer can be confident to explain the saving truth of Jesus. A Q&A session with Adam and Joel is at the end of this episode.
2024-06-0459 minPursuing LifeEp. 75 Meet Our Staff | From Managing Walmart to Leading Young Adults with Adam DerusAdam Derus serves as the Director of Young Adults at Calvary Church, which means that he spends the majority of his time with 18 to 30-year-olds. Adam’s early college years were pivotal in his Christian walk, so naturally he is passionate about working with this age group as they navigate through the changes and questions of young adulthood. Today, Adam is sharing his story of coming to know Jesus and how God directed his steps towards seminary and full-time ministry.
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2023-11-0945 min
C4 | Calvary Young AdultsHardball, Week Five: How Could a Loving God Send People to Hell? | Adam Derus Together we approach this apparent contradiction by examining briefly the Christian teaching on death and hell, followed by seven thoughts to ponder in response to this question. A time of Q&A with Kyle, Adam, and Joel follows the message.
2023-10-241h 05C4 | Calvary Young AdultsHardball, Week Two: How Could a Good God Allow Suffering? | Adam Derus In a world full of suffering, many have questioned whether the presence of evil disproves God. Together we examine the presence of evil as an argument for God, think through why God might allow suffering, and examine God's solution to the problem of evil. A time of Q&A with Karis, Adam, and Joel follows the message.
2023-09-261h 02
The Foureva PodcastE19: How To Win Big With The Power Of Podcasting | The Foureva Podcast (ft. Steve Glynn and Adam Derus)Send us a text"We're massive dorks about Milwaukee and about our podcast. It helps us create content and boost our presence, making us experts on our niche."On a special collaborative podcast, Jamar partners with Steve Glynn and Adam Derus from the Experience Milwaukee podcast to talk about how you can win big with the power of podcasting. And how you can supercharge your subject matter by being an expert on it.▼ Get Jamar's book BELOW ▼______________________________________________________________Listen to the podcast on YouTube or o...
2022-11-2148 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsCan You Relate? Week Eight: Friendship | Adam & Karis Derus Few things in life are more beautiful or difficult than friendship. Together we discuss love as the foundation of all friendships and encourage us to display the gospel as we voice expectations in friendship, champion one another, and seek out the right types of friends. A time of Q&A with Liz, Karis, Adam, and Joel follows the message.
2022-11-0859 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsCan You Relate? Week Five: Dating | Adam Derus Each of us have different dating experiences, but we want to date wisely and examine biblical principles to consider in this stage of life. We inspect key questions to ask before we date, what the purpose of dating should be biblically, and have some fun as we discuss practical tips as we seek to date well in a Christian subculture. A Q&A session with Joel, Adam and Karis follows the end of the message.
2022-10-181h 03C4 | Calvary Young AdultsCan You Relate? Week One: God's Design for Sex and Marriage | Adam Derus God created us to be in relationship with others and while that desire is a good thing, we need to first find our identity in Christ, not those relationships. With that foundation in mind, God created sex as a good thing within the institution of marriage, which is a covenant relationship for the glory of God. A Q&A session with Karis, Joel and Adam follows at the end of the message.
2022-09-2056 min
C4 | Calvary Young AdultsGood News, Part 17: Love Limits Liberty / Adam Derus As Paul address the relationship between weaker and stronger brothers in the faith, we examine six principles to help us unpack the relationship between Christian freedom and love and see what our priorities should be. Passage: Romans 14-15:6
2021-05-1140 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsGood News, Part 15: Offering a Living Sacrifice / Adam Derus Being a Living Sacrifice is hard but so worth it in light of eternity and the example of Christ and Paul. In the context of a series of commands, Paul urges living sacrifices to choose humility, choose love, and choose peacemaking. Is your life marked by sacrifice? Passage: Romans 12
2021-04-2738 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsGood News, Part 12: God Makes Choices / Adam Derus God has always made choices within Israel, even in the area of salvation, and God's choices never change. Paul explains that God is not unjust in giving mercy as He pleases, and he challenges us to remember that God is sovereign and we are not.Passage: Romans 9
2021-04-0639 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsGood News, Part 10: Victory Declared: No Condemnation! / Adam Derus There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ! This is proven true by the work of the Spirit who gives us true life by setting us free from sin and death, helping us to live obedient lives, changing our nature, battling with us to overcome sin, and securing our adoption as children of God.
2021-03-2337 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsGood News Part 8: Freed from the Power of Sin / Adam Derus Some believe the lie that because of the grace of God we can continue in our sin. Paul counteracts that lie with the truth and timely encouragement that because of the grace of God we are FREED from the power of sin.Passage: Romans 6
2021-03-0938 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsGood News, Part 6: Justified by Faith Alone / Adam Derus After defining justification, Paul uses Abraham to prove his thesis that we are justified by faith alone just like Abraham, and shows how faith interacts with works, circumcision, the law, and the promise.Scripture: Romans 4
2021-02-2340 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsGood News, Part 4: Heart Check / Adam Derus As Paul exposes the Jews need for heart transformation, each of us must examine our hearts against charges to hypocrisy and determine whether our lives are marked by present obedience to Christ.Scripture: Romans 2:17 - 3:20
2021-02-0937 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsGood News, Part 3: The Guilt of the Self-Righteous / Adam Derus Paul continues to set up the universal need for divine rescue by revealing that even the religious and moral person falls short of the law of God. Paul warns against the temptation toward self-righteousness by reminding us that God is impartial in judgment and the guilt of the law is inescapable.Scripture: Romans 2:1-16
2021-01-2637 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsGood News, Part 2: The Universal Need for Righteousness / Adam Derus Paul sets up the universal need for divine rescue by revealing that the wrath of God is against willful sinners for their rejection of the evidence for God and choice to replace God as Creator, ultimately leading God to release those people into the depths of their own sin.Scripture: Romans 1:18-32
2021-01-1939 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsGodly Justice, Part 6: Be a Doer of Justice / Adam Derus God has called each of us to be doers of His Word, not simply hearers. As we conclude an examination of God's justice, we are exhorted to mirror Christ by modeling Godly Justice toward others every single day.
2020-12-1536 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsGodly Justice, Part 4: Idolatry and Corruption Arouse Godly Justice / Adam Derus We examine Judah's sins of idolatry and societal corruption which have roused the justice of God, and consider how we can learn from the mistakes in Judah's past so we are not condemned to repeat them ourselves.
2020-12-0137 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsGodly Justice, Part 1: Where is Godly Justice? / Adam Derus The prophet Habakkuk engages in a Q&A with God, asking the hard questions on his heart. As Habakkuk tries to understand when and how God will bring judgment, we see the importance of recognizing sin, believing in God's sovereignty, and going to God in prayer.
2020-10-2738 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsBetween the Trees, Part 5: Be A Disciplemaker / Adam Derus Jesus left us with a simple command, make disciples. So what does it look like to be a disciple-maker? We examine Paul's relationship with Philemon to find discipleship principles that can help us live out our calling to be healthy disciple-makers.
2020-10-1339 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsBetween the Trees, Part 3: The Tree of Life / Adam Derus All of human history is lived between the tree in the garden, the tree on Calvary, and the Tree of Life in eternity. In this third message we examine the Tree of Life, which symbolizes the hope of eternal life offered to all who believe in Jesus.
2020-09-2937 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsBetween the Trees, Part 2: The Tree of Calvary / Adam Derus All of human history is lived between the tree in the garden, the tree on Calvary, and the Tree of Life in eternity. In this second message, we examine the cross of Jesus Christ which offers up a solution to the monumental problem of the Fall that began at the First Tree.
2020-09-1538 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsBetween the Trees, Part 1: The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil / Adam Derus All of human history is lived between the Trees, from the Garden of Eden to Calvary to the New Jerusalem. Three trees chart the narrative of redemption, from the Fall to the Solution to the Promise. In this first message, we focus on the world-altering events surrounding the first tree.
2020-09-0840 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsPaused? Part 5: Unpaused: Racial Issues & Injustice / Adam Derus How should we as Christians respond to the racial tensions that exist in this country? We examine the truth of Scripture together and use discernment to help us form a biblical worldview in which we denounce racism, affirm the dignity of all mankind, love God and love others, and preach the Gospel as we stand up for the oppressed.
2020-09-0141 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsPaused? Part 4: Purpose of the Pause / Adam Derus Why did God choose to pause the world during this pandemic? We find the answer in Luke 13:1-5 and how a call to repentance should lead us to remember the sovereignty of God, the sacredness of God, the Severity of Hell, and the Salvation of God.
2020-08-2537 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsPaused? Part 1: Unpaused, Repaused, Never Been Paused / Adam Derus & Joel Martin In our first gathering back together, Joel and Adam celebrate the fact that we are finally Unpaused and able to fellowship in person, prepare us for the potential of a Repause, and remind us of the things that have Never Been Paused during this pandemic.
2020-08-0435 min
Experience MilwaukeeCreate Your Very Own Poke Experience--Especially Helpful For First-Timers Like Us!In this episode, Adam Derus and Steve Glynn learn about poke from Andy Zheng, owner of Fusion Poke. From his inspiration to starting the restaurant, to his focus on the customer experience (and his LOVE for Milwaukee), you'll get all the info you need to jump in and enjoy Fusion Poke. For those of you already familiar, you'll truly enjoy Andy's passion and story.
2020-07-2423 min
Experience MilwaukeeStaying Flexible in Tough Times with East Side Pilates!In this episode, Adam Derus and Steve Glynn chat with Jesse Masche, owner of East Side Pilates and Phlox Boutique. After growing up in an entrepreneurial environment, it was no surprise Jesse ditched the 9-5 to pursue what keeps her active, motivated, and growing mentally and spiritually. Learn more about her journey and her tenacity in getting through the pandemic by offering online subscriptions, Zoom classes, and more. Oh, she also educates Adam and Steve on many things that the average person already knows.
2020-07-1728 min
Experience MilwaukeeTavolino: How Opening a Restaurant During a Pandemic Can Test Your PassionIn this episode, part of the East Side ON series, hosts Adam Derus and Steve Glynn sit down with Peter Dietrich, co-owner of Tavolino (wine, pasta, pizza & more!). It's true you can spot passion a mile away and Peter is full of passion for building relationships through amazing experiences. Learn more about the origin story, challenges over the past few months, and his approach to providing great service one guest at a time. If you have a question about the restaurant, you can reach Peter directly at peterdietrich@tavolinomke.com. For more on the East Side, visit facebook.com...
2020-07-0332 min
Experience MilwaukeeMaking Salsa in Milwaukee!In this episode, hosts Adam Derus and Steve Glynn have a hilarious conversation with Mama's Boy Salsa owner Chris Koncki. This is officially the first episode to be recorded virtually while everyone was physically in Greendale. World record. Look, this is some darn good salsa. So jump in and learn more about how it came to be (selling salsa at the mall), how it was named (is Chris really a mama's boy), and what's next (building from legacy). Thanks for listening!
2020-06-1239 min
Experience MilwaukeeMaking Bourbon from Legacy - FEW Spirits Does it Right!In this episode, Steve Glynn and Adam Derus take a virtual road trip to visit FEW Spirits' founder Paul Hletko in Evanston, IL. Why? Because of damn good bourbon. In full disclosure, FEW is now the official bourbon of the podcast. That said, it’s one of the best bourbons we’ve tried. In fact, one of their whiskeys recently won world’s best. Listen in as Paul talks about his origin story, family legacy, and staying in touch with those you love through bourbon. Oh, and what he loves about Milwaukee.
2020-06-0527 minExperience MilwaukeeTurning Empty Parking Lots Into Family-Friendly Entertainment!Jump in and hang on as hosts Adam Derus and Steve Glynn get the scoop on Parking Lot Theatre from founders and community entrepreneurs Anne Koller and Manny Lara. Inspired by a desire to safely bring people together while utilizing unused spaces, Parking Lot Theatre delivers everything Milwaukee in one family-friendly stop. It debuts on Friday, May 29th, so visit www.parkinglottheatre.com now for all the details. Take a listen, then get out and *safely* experience Milwaukee!!
2020-05-2736 min
Experience MilwaukeeWaxwing: From KC to CHI to Finding (Making) Community in MKE!What's the ultimate business plan? Quit all of your jobs and start your own company. Yep. Sometimes you have to be ready to invite those things into your life. In this episode, Steve Glynn and Adam Derus chat with Waxwing owner, Steph Davies. They talk about what's behind the name. Being nervous cool. Sippy cups and vodka secrets. Taking things week by week. Oh, and Adam's birthday shopping extravaganza. Take a listen, then *safely* get out and experience Milwaukee.
2020-05-2132 minExperience MilwaukeeFrom Newspapers to Brewing Amazing Beer!What would bring a brewery from Minnesota to Milwaukee? A great vibe and even better people. In this episode, Adam Derus and Steve Glynn sit down with Indeed Brewing Company owner, Tom Whisenand. When Tom was considering expanding to Milwaukee, he didn't just want to send beer on a truck. He wanted Indeed to be part of the local community. And like any good neighbor, he introduced himself to all of his brewing peers before he launched here. Listen in to get even more of the Indeed backstory, from where the name comes from to how the super cool...
2020-05-1639 minExperience Milwaukee100 Things to Do in Milwaukee Before You Die Author Jenna Kashou!Tia rejoins Adam Derus and Steve Glynn for an informative discussion with author Jenna Kashou. Jenna's book, "100 Things to Do in Milwaukee Before You Die", explores Milwaukee through her eyes, from the obvious to local secrets and hidden gems. You'll also get insight into how she became a writer and why Milwaukee for a book. Please support her by visiting www.jennakashou.com to buy the book. Thanks for listening!
2020-05-0843 minExperience MilwaukeeBar Dice, a Milwaukee Tradition, Comes Home!Never heard of the game of bar dice? You may not be alone. But now it's simple to learn, play, and DRINK in your home! In this episode, Steve Glynn and Adam Derus jump online with Marko Knezic, founder of MKE Bar Dice Co. Marko shares the inspiration behind the company, his love of Milwaukee, something cool coming up with MobCraft beer, and a special Koss and Experience Milwaukee gear giveaway! Details in the podcast (hurry!). And visit www.bardice.party to get your hands on the game for you or a loved one. Thanks for listening!
2020-04-3029 min
Experience MilwaukeeBeards, Beers, and How The East Side Moves Forward!Hosts Steve Glynn and Adam Derus have a thoughtful yet humorous conversation with Geoff Hoen, owner of Beard MKE, and Liz Brodek, Executive Director, The East Side Business Improvement District. What's Beard MKE? Think self-care, style, and a bit of anything funny and inappropriate! And Adam's new fav store. This podcast explores the ways the East Side businesses are collaborating and the wonderful work Liz is doing to keep things looking and moving forward, including the East Side ON Rally Series (follow the East Side on Facebook). As always, any echos, delays, or weird noises are courtesy of our...
2020-04-3029 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsMotivation for Godly Living / Adam Derus During this season of quarantine, motivation can be a real challenge for all of us, especially spiritually. Where do we draw motivation for godly living? Paul shows us where to draw our motivation and how that motivation should compel us to live out good works.Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
2020-04-2430 minExperience MilwaukeeRestaurant Turned Soup Kitchen Keeps the Neighborhood Nourished.This is one of the most raw episodes we've ever dropped. Adam Derus and Steve Glynn sit down with Caitlin Cullen, owner of Tandem Restaurant. Known for hiring, training, and graduating young people in a neighborhood with severe unemployment well before COVID-19, Tandem serves up a bit of altruism with amazing food and drinks. And much like Milwaukee, Caitlin is both honest and humble about her work. As a high school teacher and then principal battling drug issues, Caitlin knew a change was needed. So she dropped everything, "burned her MBA", and headed to Milwaukee where she took on...
2020-04-1133 minExperience MilwaukeeMoving from San Francisco to Milwaukee and Pivoting a Startup.On this episode, Steve Glynn and Adam Derus sit down with Daniel Cruz, CEO of washbnb, a turnkey linen and laundry service built by hosts for hosts. From moving to Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood, starting a company, and beer, learn more about Daniel's journey and what he loves most about this city.
2020-04-0339 minExperience MilwaukeeHow to support your fav Milwaukee spots in this COVID-19 environment.Listen in as Adam Derus and Steve Glynn interview Liz Brodek, Executive Director of Milwaukee’s East Side Business Improvement District. You’ll learn more about what she focuses on in her role and how you can help businesses there and across Milwaukee stay in business during this time. Oh, we used Zencastr on this episode, as we're sure a lot of podcasters are right now, and there was a bit of a delay so you might notice that in a couple spots. One last thing. Think about your favorite spot. Let’s take action. Let’s rally. Let’s order T...
2020-03-1923 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsApproved Workman, Part 4: Bible Study in Galatians 2:11 - 21 / Adam Derus & Joel Martin Following our Bible study model, we examine Paul's confrontation with Peter over the true gospel, resulting in the thesis statement of the book regarding justification by faith in 2:16, working together through observation, interpretation, and application.
2020-03-1032 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsApproved Workman, Part 3: Bible Study in Galatians 1:11 - 2:10 / Adam Derus & Joel Martin Following our Bible study model, we examine Paul's historical defense of his apostleship and the gospel through a glimpse into the author's life in the text, wrestling together through observation, interpretation, and application.
2020-03-0328 minExperience MilwaukeeFitness Entrepreneurship at Milwaukee's Hottest Gym!In this episode, Steve Glynn, Adam Derus, and Tia hang out with Ryan Mleziva (try saying that three times fast) at Milwaukee’s hottest gym, Brew Fitness. Ryan's not too shabby himself. Learn more about what inspired Ryan to launch Brew Fitness, why he did it in Milwaukee, and what he's loving about the city right now. Plus, get a super awesome deal if you're interested in joining. Thanks to our sponsors, Transfer Pizzeria Cafe and Koss. And much love to Black Belt Theatre for the tunes. Take a listen then get out and experience Milwaukee!
2020-02-2835 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsApproved Workman, Part 2: Bible Study in Galatians 1:1-10 / Adam Derus & Joel Martin In a unique format for this series, Joel and Adam host a massive Bible Study where we do group observation of the passage asking "what do we see?", we do group interpretation asking "What does it mean?", and we summarize the meaning of the passage together.
2020-02-2528 minExperience MilwaukeeMilwaukee Startup Delivers Library Books for FREE!On this episode, Steve Glynn and Adam Derus chat with Ian Buchanan and Jacob Carlson, founders of Helium Books, a Milwaukee startup that delivers library books for FREE! Even more, Helium Books DONATES $1 to programs, initiatives, and organizations that share in their mission. So, not only are they delivering books for free, they're actually giving money away to do so. Listen to learn more about how it works and what this dynamic duo love about Milwaukee.
2020-02-2134 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsApproved Workman, Part 1: Galatians Overview / Adam Derus We give a 30,000 foot overview on how we plan to learn to study the Bible together through the book of Galatians. After a brief synopsis, we get our first Bible Study Tip, we read through Galatians together, and we watch a Bible Project Summary video on Galatians to set a foundation for next week.
2020-02-1836 minExperience MilwaukeeValentine's Day + Milwaukee = FunIf you're looking for things to do this Valentine's Day weekend, definitely check this episode with Steve Glynn, Adam Derus, and Tia. Soooo many great Milwaukee places are mentioned on the show, so lots of ideas for you this and every weekend. Thanks to our episode sponsor Transfer Pizzeria Cafe and thank you for listening. After the show, get out and experience Milwaukee!
2020-02-1338 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsTHY WORD, Part 3: Is the Word of God Essential? / Adam Derus Choosing the essentials for any trip can be challenging. As we travel through life, have the Scriptures become truly essential to us?
2020-02-1134 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsTHY WORD, Part 2: Is the Word of God Trustworthy? / Adam Derus Can the Word of God really be trusted? this passage, we reinforce our understanding of Scripture by looking at three reasons from Peter that we can have confidence in the Word of God.
2020-02-0434 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsFocus, Part 3: Does God Have Your Attention? / Adam Derus In following the narrative of Haggai, we see that God rejects our sacrifices and works when our hearts are far from God. This can lead to punishment and correction from God, with the goal that we live obediently and keep God as our number one priority. Does God need to get your attention this year?Scripture: Haggai 2:10-23
2020-01-2136 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsFocus, Part 2: Press On With the Right Priorities / Adam Derus The prophet Haggai delivers a second message as the people of God grow wearing re-building the temple, acknowledging their discouragement and exhorting them to remain faithful, reminding them that God is with them, and prophesying of future glory and peace. It is a timely message to press on through difficulty and discouragement for the glory of God.Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9
2020-01-1436 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsFocus, Part 1: Consider Your Priorities / Adam Derus As seen in the book of Haggai, God intervenes in the lives of His children when we have wrong priorities, which are often framed by excuses and lead to problems in our lives. As we enter a new year and a new decade, is God's will our #1 priority?Scripture: Haggai 1
2020-01-0736 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsRELATE, Part 8: Dating / Adam Derus Romance is celebrated in Scripture, but we want to date wisely and examine biblical principles to consider in this stage of life. We inspect key questions to ask before we date, what the purpose of dating should be biblically, and some practical tips to help us as we try to date well in a Christian subculture.
2019-12-1058 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsRELATE, Part 5: Popping the Idol of Marriage / Adam Derus In many ways, marriage can seem like the ultimate goal and can become an idol for us. We slow down to look at the seriousness of God's call to marital faithfulness and love, and we set biblical expectations for marriage so that all our future marriages might be posters for the gospel.Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33
2019-11-1953 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsRELATE, Part 4: Sexual Identity and the Gospel / Adam Derus In contrast to the postmodern beliefs of our age, we look at a biblical perspective of homosexual relationships and gender identity to find that true fulfillment is found in God's design, true purpose is found in holiness, our true identity is found in Jesus, and the sexual ethos of our day has become an open door to the gospel.
2019-11-1255 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsRELATE, Part 3: Overcoming Sexual Sin and Pursuing Purity / Adam Derus In our quest to avoid sexual brokenness and pursue purity within God's perfect design, we ask six questions to help us unmask the deception and consequences of sexual sin and help us build out a biblical strategy to fight sexual sin. Scripture: Proverbs 5
2019-11-0545 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsRELATE, Part 1: God's Design for Sex and Marriage / Adam Derus God created us to be in relationship with others and while that desire is a good thing, we need to first find our identity in Christ, not those relationships. Armed with that understanding, we look at the fact that God created sex as a good thing within the institution of marriage, which is a covenant relationship for the glory of God.
2019-10-2251 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsThe Hour Has Come, Part 10: The Beauty of Reconciliation / Adam Derus The Gospel of John ends with a focus on restoration and reconciliation. Peter pursues reconciliation and Jesus restores Peter, showing that God takes people who are a mess and forgives them and changes them. But once we have been restored, can we commit to following Jesus with a renewed faithfulness?
2019-10-1539 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsThe Hour Has Come, Part 9: Resurrection Changes Everything / Adam Derus Set against a backdrop of fear and death, the resurrection of Jesus changes everything. For Mary, for His disciples, and for Thomas, the resurrection of Jesus changes their presuppositions and gives them hope. As we are presented with the resurrection of Jesus, does it change everything for us?
2019-10-0837 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsThe Hour Has Come, Part 7: The Hour of Betrayal Has Come / Adam Derus John reminds us of the deity of Jesus as Jesus marches to Calvary. As the hour of God's betrayal has arrived, as Peter denies Jesus, and as sinful men put God on trial, we must answer Pilate's question for ourselves: What is truth?
2019-09-2439 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsThe Hour Has Come, Part 6: The Hour of Jesus' Intercession / Adam Derus Jesus allows us to sit in on His powerful prayer to God the Father before He departs for the cross. Jesus offers encouragement to us as He prays for Himself and His own glorification, for His disciples and their protection and sanctification, and for future believers that we would be unified and experience communion with Him one day.
2019-09-1738 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsThe Hour Has Come, Part 5: The Hour is Coming for Suffering / Adam Derus Jesus gives his parting words to his disciples in the Upper Room, focusing on their upcoming deaths and his upcoming departure. Despite the imminent suffering of both Christ and his disciples, Jesus reminds all of us that we can have peace in suffering because of the Lord Jesus Christ.
2019-09-1043 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsThe Hour Has Come, Part 1: The Hour is Coming / Adam Derus As Jesus' final hour approaches, we see the foreshadowing of Jesus as the Passover lamb and his impending death through Judas and the plotting of the chief priests. As the Jews welcome Him as Messiah during the Triumphal Entry, Jesus reminds us of the purpose of the coming hour.
2019-08-0641 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsWho is Jesus? Part 11: Jesus: The Resurrection and the Life / Adam Derus We examine Jesus' claim to be the Resurrection and the Life and show how the story of Lazarus foreshadows the events of Calvary. Jesus' loves Lazarus deeply and laments over the loss of Lazarus, reminding us that it's okay to wrestle with grief and suffering. But Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead to demonstrate His final power over death, bring Himself glory, and give us hope.
2019-07-3040 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsWho is Jesus? Part 10: Jesus: The Good Shepherd / Adam Derus Jesus is one with the Father and functions as both the door of the sheepfold, the only passageway to salvation, and the Good Shepherd to His sheep. Jesus comes as the Good Shepherd and leads His flock, knows them, protects them, and lays down His life for them. Because of His oneness with God, He is both our access point and our salvation, guiding us into the pastures of eternal life.
2019-07-2342 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsLAUNCH: Our Ministry Focus / Adam Derus Tonight we wanted to give everyone a chance to understand who we are as a leadership team and where this ministry is going as we launch forward. Adam spends 15 minutes discussing the pillars of our ministry, our heart for the people of the ministry, and his passion for the ministry. Then there's a fun get-to-know-you Q&A to meet the leadership team!
2019-07-1640 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsWho is Jesus? Part 8: Jesus is the Light of the World / Adam Derus In an extended conversation between Jesus and the Jews, Jesus shines as the Light of the World, revealing the darkness of our sin problem and the need to embrace Him as the light of life. Through a number of appeals and rebuttals, Jesus reveals that He is the truth that sets us free, that He is the great "I AM", and that His promises can be trusted.
2019-07-0248 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsWho is Jesus? Part 7: Jesus: Divine Power and Presentation / Adam Derus We look at Jesus' public power displayed through miracles, including feeding the 5000 and walking on water. Then Jesus gives a persuasive presentation of his deity, claiming to be the bread of life. But as the crowds reject him and just the disciples remain, Jesus asks the question of them and us: "Do you want to go away as well?"
2019-06-2540 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsWho is Jesus? Part 5: Jesus is our Living Water / Adam Derus Jesus has a divine appointment with the woman at the well and reveals Himself to be the Messiah as He invites her to drink deep of His Living Water to overcome the spiritual dryness of her heart. Jesus shows no partiality toward her or us, calling each person to individually experience a "verse 42 moment" and believe for yourself that He is indeed the Savior of the world.
2019-06-1140 min
Milwaukee UncutFavorite things to do in MKE feat. Experience Milwaukee PodcastWe teamed up with the hosts of one of our favorite podcasts, Experience Milwaukee, to bring you an episode filled with our favorite things to do around town. Experience Milwaukee hosts Steve Glynn and Adam Derus join us to go over our favorite hidden gem breweries, date spots, and more. As a bonus, Producer Gabe came on to rescue the episode with his craft cocktail expertise after Richie named JoCats as his favorite spot to grab a drink in Milwaukee.
2019-06-0646 minExperience MilwaukeeExperience MKE: Milwaukee Food and City ToursThe podcast recently had the privilege of being invited on a Milwaukee Food and City Tour so Adam Derus and I jumped at the opportunity! Our tour was the Pre-Prohibition Historic Bar Tour and it was amazing. But Milwaukee Food and City Tours has over 20 different tours - either walking or by bus. The intent of this episode is to give you a glimpse into these super awesome tours. It unravels a bit at the end after a day of touring bars, as you might imagine. But we had so much fun and learned a lot. We highly suggest...
2019-04-1926 minExperience MilwaukeeExperience MKE: This Weekend (4/12) With Adam DerusVideo games. Dance party. Food. Trails. Tours. Gotta love Milwaukee this and every weekend. Also, listen for ways to win more stuff. Like a FREE Milwaukee Food and City Tour on Saturday (4/13) with Adam and Steve. And if you're the first person to spot us at the Milwaukee Makers Market on Sunday (4/14), we'll buy you something cool (our choice!).
2019-04-1234 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsWhat Does the Bible Say About? Part 3: Forgiveness / Adam Derus Forgiveness is grace in action and we should be motivated to forgive because of the cross. The forgiveness of Christ should compel us to the front lines of forgiveness. Forgiveness is a powerful force that offers us a way out of the cycles of revenge we see in the world and can change the hearts of the guilty. Who is the person that you need to forgive?
2019-04-0939 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsWhat Does the Bible Say About? Part 2: Grace / Adam Derus Grace is a uniquely Christian idea that God gives us new life even though we are totally undeserving. Grace dispenses gifts, not wages, and is fueled by love. Grace has been offered to us and should be extended to others freely!
2019-04-0241 minExperience MilwaukeeExperienceMKE + StartupMKE with Adam Derus and Gathering Place Brewing President Joe YeadoThis is not an episode only about beer. Well, ok, we talk a lot about beer. In the context of what it's like to start something. Something big. So it's not just about beer, it's about perseverance and the startup process. And why Milwaukee is a great place for both. You'll be inspired and learn about some of Joe's Milwaukee favs.
2019-03-2726 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsTrue Christianity, Part 9: Assurance in Christ / Adam Derus Is it possible for anyone to have assurance of their salvation? John teaches us that assurance is possible for the believer and we see that assurance comes through personal evaluation, through faith in God, and specifically through the blood of Jesus Christ.
2019-03-1241 minExperience MilwaukeeWhat's happening this weekend (3/8) with Adam Derus + Float and Bowls Founder Andy Larson!This week it's everything you've ever wanted to know about floating at Float Milwaukee. Plus, get the scoop on how Bowls restaurant came to be. They're both great Milwaukee experiences. Oh, Adam shares his list of what's happening as well. It's a long one, so jump in and out as you need. And boy did we get a little out of hand at times. Thanks for listening!
2019-03-081h 08C4 | Calvary Young AdultsTrue Christianity, Part 8: Love and Obey / Adam Derus True Christians bear the marks of love and obedience. To John, the whole of the law is summed up in loving God and loving others, especially your brothers in Christ. True love comes through knowing Jesus, and John testifies to the reality of Jesus through baptism, crucifixion, the Spirit, God, and personal testimony, encouraging skeptics and believers alike to evaluate who Jesus is.
2019-03-0541 minExperience MilwaukeeWhat's happening this weekend (2/22) with Adam Derus!We're pushing this one live before Friday because there's soooooo much to do in Milwaukee this weekend. From the circus to home improvement and the auto show to, yes, more beer--we've got you covered. Also, we share details on how you can win a FREE experience at Float Milwaukee (because we love you for listening!) along with Adam and me (no, not in the same pod).
2019-02-2146 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsTrue Christianity, Part 4: Live Like the Father / Adam Derus True Christians have a living faith that bears fruit. True Christians live like our Father. God demands righteousness of His children because God hates sin, because God overcame sin at the cross, and because God gave us His Holy Spirit to help us overcome sin now so that our actions match our heart affections.
2019-02-1242 minExperience MilwaukeeWhat's happening this weekend (2/8) with Adam Derus!Podcast first-timer Adam Derus joins us to talk about what's coming up in Milwaukee this weekend. From chili and beer to family fun and music - Steve and Adam have a blast on this episode while enjoying a Makerita! You can follow Adam on Instagram @beerme.thatbeeer
2019-02-0730 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsTrue Christianity, Part 3: Love the Father / Adam Derus How do we know if our faith is genuine? The epistle of 1 John gives us a third mark of a true believer which is a passionate love for the Father. This affection is demonstrated by not loving the world, by doing the will of the Father, and by abiding in Him.
2019-01-2244 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsREcreate: The Gospels, Part 2: The Word Became Flesh / Adam Derus Tonight we look at the Gospel of John where we see that God the Son took on flesh in the Incarnation in order to reconnect humanity with God, ultimately fulfilling His role as prophet. God became man in the person of Jesus Christ in order to restore the intimacy that was broken at the Fall, reconcile men to Himself, and restore fellowship with men for all eternity.
2018-12-1142 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsREcreate: The Gospels, Part 1: The Gospel According to Matthew / Adam Derus Tonight we see that the promised deliverer, Jesus Christ, has come as the ultimate fulfillment of Genesis 3:15. Matthew 1 reveals Jesus is the Christ, the one we have been waiting for, who is coming to re-create all things and restore the proper authority between God and man as King. Is Christ the King the object of your worship?
2018-12-0443 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsREcreate, Part 8: God of the Promise - The Abrahamic Covenant / Adam Derus Tonight we look at our promise-keeping God, who shockingly makes a unilateral covenant with Himself to provide eternal blessings to Abraham that can never be revoked. This covenant, brimming with grace and kindness, provides assurance and serves as a reminder of the character of God to Abraham, Israel, and each one of us.
2018-11-2043 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsREcreate, Part 7: Abraham - Cycles of Faith / Adam Derus On the heels of the promise of Genesis 3:15, God calls an undeserving idolater named Abraham and gives him an incredible new promise to create a nation through him. Abraham responds in faith to the call of God, but when the shine of the promise wears off, Abraham serves as a reminder of the challenge of living consistently by faith.
2018-11-1339 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsREcreate, Part 4: The Anti - Hero / Adam Derus Fresh off the curse in Genesis 3, Adam and Eve are given a son named Cain whom they hope could be the fulfillment of Genesis 3:15. However, Cain falls spectacularly and proves himself instead to be an Anti-Hero. Caught in an unbreakable cycle of sin and death, Cain ultimately serves as a reminder that Christ alone is the Hero who can set us free.
2018-10-2340 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsIt's Not That Simple, Part 2: Grappling with the Doctrine of Divine Revelation / Adam Derus What basis do we really have for believing the authority of Scripture? Are there reliable reasons to believe the Bible contains the words of God? In this message we look at theevidence for the Scriptures including the historical documents, the eyewitness accounts, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the supernatural events claimed within the Scriptures.
2018-09-1840 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsHOPE Against HOPE, Part 10: Motivated by a Future Glory / Adam Derus Peter wants to encourage all believers that in difficult times, our hope is not in ourselves or our circumstances, it’s in the God of the universe. In the midst of trial, our hope is rooted in the hope of future glory in Christ. Therefore, with your eyes fixed on eternity, stand firm in your faith today.
2018-09-0445 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsHOPE Against HOPE, Part 7: Gospel Power in Suffering / Adam Derus God vindicated Christ's suffering by raising Him from the dead, providing hope for the suffering Christian. The Gospel powerfully reminds us of the living hope we have received through the redemptive act of Christ and urges us to respond in faith.
2018-08-1446 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsHOPE Against HOPE, Part 6: Evangelistic Living / Adam Derus Peter calls us to point people to Jesus in all relational contexts, even difficult ones. All believers should be living evangelistically, proclaiming Christ silently with our actions and boldly with our words because of the hope of our great salvation.
2018-08-0743 minC4 | Calvary Young AdultsHOPE Against HOPE, Part 4: Submission for the Lord's Sake / Adam Derus Peter calls us to submit for the Lord's sake to every human institution so that others might see Christ in our lives. Are we willing to submit to holiness, submit to the government, submit in the workplace, and submit our very lives for the sake of the Gospel?
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C4 | Calvary Young AdultsRestored Ruins, Part 6: Perseverance to Complete the Project / Adam Derus We all have things in life that need to be finished or completed, but so often we face distraction and obstacles along the way. Where and how do we find the strength to finish strong when everything around us is shouting to give up? Join us as we dig in to Nehemiah chapter 6 and walk with Nehemiah as he participates in restoring the ruins.
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C4 | Calvary Young AdultsFullness of Time, Part 2: Redemption? / Adam Derus At the fullness of time God sent Jesus into the world, and Jesus' coming had a purpose! Jesus’ coming when he came solves when one of our deepest human problems. Wether we realize it or not we are all slaves and Jesus came to buy us out of our slavery to sin and give us a new life. Join us as we discover the power of Jesus’ redemption in our lives.
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