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BRAVE ChurchStand Alone Messages: Hope for the Troubled HeartWhat does true victory look like in life's darkest moments? Through the inspiring story of a young Israeli boy who survived a terrorist bombing, Pastor Cal reveals how God transforms victims into victors. Drawing from Psalm 46, he shares five keys to unshakeable trust: Turn to the Lord, Refuse fear, Utilize the Spirit's power, Survey God's works, and Take others with you. Whether facing personal crisis or global chaos, discover how God's faithful presence and the support of His people bring hope that endures. Experience this transformative message today. Speaker: Cal Rychener
2025-12-0746 min
Pure Desire Podcast432 - Why Pastors Don't Get Help With Their AddictionIn this honest and compassionate conversation, we explore the hidden struggles pastors often face—and why many suffer in silence. Our guest, Cal Rychener, unpacks the key barriers that keep church leaders from seeking help, including fear, shame, and unrealistic expectations. We look at the dangerous impact unaddressed struggles can have on both the pastor and the church, and the steps leadership can take to build a culture of proactive care and support. Through real-life stories of pastors who finally reached out, we see the power of grace, community, and trusted resources—like those from Pure Desire—to brin...
2025-10-141h 03
Kingdom Culture PhoenixCultivating Freedom: Lessons from a Vineyard| Cal Rychener | Year of HolinessKingdom Culture Phoenix exists to disciple people to know and follow Jesus through Word and Spirit.🔑 Key TakeawaysGod lifts us up to free us from bitterness – He cuts off the bitter root so it cannot poison our hearts and relationships. (Hebrews 12:15)God lifts us up to free us from lies – His truth breaks the power of deception and brings freedom. (John 8:32)God lifts us up to heal our wounds – He binds up the brokenhearted and restores us to wholeness. (Psalm 147:3; Isaiah 61:1)God lifts...
2025-09-1550 min
BRAVE ChurchStand Alone Messages: Lesson From a VineyardPastor Cal emphasizes the importance of understanding our mental image of God, challenging the fear-based view of God's relationship with us. He draws lessons from John 15 about God as a gardener who lifts up branches that may not be producing fruit rather than cutting them off, illustrating God's desire to nurture rather than abandon us. The sermon identifies four roots—bitterness, soul-killing lies, unhealed wounds, and self-condemning shame—blocking our fruitfulness and emphasizes that God wants to lift us above these issues to help us grow. Ultimately, Pastor Cal reassures us that God is not a figure of condemnation but one...
2025-05-2553 min
2025-03-1642 min
Wealth Well DoneSettling The Issue of Ownership: What it Means to be a Steward of God’s Resources with Cal RychenerIs it God’s will for you to be rich? God wants you to have enough so that not only are all of your needs met all the time, but that you have plenty to distribute to others.
In today's episode, you will hear Cal Rychener join Eric Scovill as they dive deep into the topic of settling the issue of ownership. They discuss the importance of remembering that God is the owner of everything and how money is not everything, but just a tool for God's purpose. They touch upon the sufficiency gospel, which emp...
2025-02-1738 min2024-10-1354 min2024-09-2954 min
BRAVE ChurchFamilies Fortified: God's Plan For Modeling: Pace-Setters in the HomePastor Cal's sermon "Pace-Setters in the Home" focuses on encouraging fathers to be strong leaders in their families by practicing four key principles. He emphasizes the importance of fathers' involvement in their children's lives and acknowledges the impact of absent or emotionally unavailable fathers. Through personal stories and examples, Pastor Cal highlights the significance of practicing values, admitting shortcomings, showing affection, and exemplifying faith in Christ. Ultimately, he urges fathers to set the pace in their homes, positively influencing their children and building a strong foundation for their family. Speaker: Cal Rychener
2024-08-0436 min2024-04-1447 min2023-06-2544 min
Wealth Well DoneE09: Successful Succession Planning with Cal RychenerFear surely didn’t stop you from pursuing what you wanted to achieve. However, as we grow older, it's natural to accumulate more responsibilities and lose sight of our true selves. It's easy to let our fears take over instead of placing our faith ahead of us. But at some point, you must leave your fears behind and trust that God has a new path waiting for you. Don't be afraid to start anew, continue to cast your faith forward, and leave your fears behind.
In this episode of Wealth Well Done, we continue the conversation with Ca...
2023-05-1539 min
Wealth Well DoneE08: Settling The Issue of Ownership: What it Means to be a Steward of God’s Resources with Cal RychenerIs it God’s will for you to be rich? God wants you to have enough so that not only are all of your needs met all the time, but that you have plenty to distribute to others.
In today's episode, you will hear Cal Rychener join Eric Scovill as they dive deep into the topic of settling the issue of ownership. They discuss the importance of remembering that God is the owner of everything and how money is not everything, but just a tool for God's purpose. They touch upon the sufficiency gospel, which emphasizes being ri...
2023-05-0838 min
Behind Our Smiles Marriage PodcastEpisode 64: It's Time to Shut the Tractor Off (ICYMI #20)In this week's episode, we talk with Pastor Cal and Susan Rychener, an amazing couple who have been married and in pastoral ministry for over 40 years. From the time they met at a small Bible college in Indiana to founding one of the largest churches in Peoria, IL, and now moving into their golden years, they have learned what surrender to God looks like in every season. Their love story shows how when we understand our own brokenness and find freedom in Christ from our past wounds, our marriages can flourish. (This is a re-cast from Episode 20) ...
2022-12-2758 min2022-08-0154 minBehind Our Smiles Marriage PodcastEpisode 20: It's Time to Shut the Tractor Off (Interview w/ Pastor Cal & Susan Rychener)In this week's episode, we talk with Pastor Cal and Susan Rychener, an amazing couple who have been married and in pastoral ministry for over 40 years. From the time they met at a small Bible college in Indiana to founding one of the largest churches in Peoria, IL, and now moving into the golden years, they have learned what surrender to God looks like in every season. Their love story shows how when we understand our own brokenness and find freedom in Christ from our past wounds, our marriages can flourish. Content warning: infant loss https://puredesire.org https://northwoods...
2022-02-2258 minBRAVE ChurchMission Critical: The Holy Spirit and You: Living in the Spirit's FullnessWhile it is clear from the Scriptures that we are given the person of the Holy Spirit to indwell us when we believe, the Scriptures also make clear the need for us to continue to be filled with Him. This means that we received ALL of the Holy Spirit when we believed, but the Holy Spirit may not still have all of us. Today we were asked to pray daily for the filling of the Holy Spirit so that we can be more effective in our mission. Considering the purpose of Spirit's is essential to help you experience the fullness...
2022-01-1650 min2017-07-2343 min