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Skyline Church SermonsCHRIS HILKEN | Good Comforters vs. Miserable Comforters 2025-07-2743 min
Journey with Jesus - Navigating Life with ChristChris Hilken – Faith Requires a Step, Trust in GodIn this action-inspiring and heart-challenging episode of Journey with Jesus, Pastor Chris Hilken reminds us that faith isn’t just believing—it’s stepping. 👣🔥 Trusting God means moving even when the path isn't clear, the outcome isn't certain, and fear tries to hold you back. True faith requires action.Drawing from Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see,” and James 2:17, “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead,” Chris encourages us to take that first step—even if it's small, even if it's scary—because God...2025-05-2608 min
Dad TiredAn Important Dad Tired's Ministry Update (Part 2) | 462In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Caleb Allen and Chris Hilken to share a ministry update. This is a follow-up to the first update from earlier this year. The conversation focuses on personal growth, spiritual accountability, and the next steps for Dad Tired.What You’ll hear: • What restoration has looked like behind the scenes • Why confession, counsel, and community were key • How the team approached trust and leadership • What has changed in Jerrad’s personal walk with God • How grace and truth have shaped the process • What’s ahead for the Dad Tired...2025-03-3140 min
Dad TiredChris Hilken - Morality of God in the Old Testament - Part 3 | 455Many wrestle with the image of God in the Old Testament—how can the same God who loves and weeps in the New Testament also command war and destruction? In this episode, Chris Hilkin tackles one of the hardest questions in the Bible: is the God of the Old Testament morally good?Chris walks through five biblical and historical reasons why the conquest narratives aren’t what modern readers often assume. You'll hear how ancient war language, the slow process of displacement, divine justice, and God's mercy all help make sense of these difficult passages—and why rejecting God on...2025-02-1029 min
Dad TiredChris Hilken - Morality of God in the Old Testament - Part 2 | 453Many Christians—and critics—wrestle with this difficult question: does the Bible support slavery? Chris Hilkin discusses the most misunderstood and controversial aspects of the Old Testament. He confronts the assumption that God condones slavery by unpacking what the Bible actually says about servitude, justice, and human dignity. Through historical context, Hebrew language insights, and careful biblical interpretation, Chris explains how God’s law placed boundaries on power, offered protections to the vulnerable, and called His people to reflect His justice and mercy—even in broken systems.What You’ll Learn:Why the Hebrew Bible doesn’t have a categ...2025-01-2735 min
Dad TiredChris Hilken - Morality of God in the Old Testament - Part 1 | 452Many christians feel unequipped to handle the hard questions—especially when it comes to the Old Testament. Why does God seem so angry? Did He really command entire crowds to be destroyed? In this episode, Chris Hilkin opens a new teaching series by offering simple, powerful tools for reading Scripture faithfully. He walks through how to understand difficult passages, avoid common interpretation mistakes, and confidently answering the kinds of questions people might ask about God’s character in the Bible.What You’ll Learn:Why we must use clear Scripture to interpret confusing passagesHow to distinguish between...2025-01-2034 min
The Rollercoaster PodcastWrestling with Faith: How Pastor Found Hope in the Hardest of TimesOn this episode of The Rollercoaster Podcast, we are honored to have Chris Hilken as our guest. Chris is the Senior Pastor at College Ave Church in San Diego, a role he stepped into in 2023 after a decade of impactful service at North Coast Church as a teaching pastor and leader of the young adult ministry. In addition to his pastoral work, Chris is a trained apologist and a professor of theology and apologetics for Summit Bible College, equipping others to engage in thoughtful and meaningful discussions about faith. His journey is one of profound faith, resilience, and a...2024-12-311h 04
Journey with Jesus - Navigating Life with ChristChris Hilken - Making Godly decisions in lifeIn this impactful episode of Journey with Jesus, Pastor Chris Hilken shares valuable insight on making godly decisions in life. 🌟 Chris Hilken, a passionate pastor and speaker, emphasizes that every decision we make shapes the direction of our lives and that choosing God’s path leads to lasting peace and fulfillment. His message is filled with practical advice and spiritual guidance, encouraging us to seek God’s wisdom in all of our decisions, big or small. ✨Chris Hilken explores the biblical principles for making decisions that honor God and reflect His will. 📖 He references scriptures like James 1:5, which says...2024-12-1312 min
Dad TiredQ+A with Chris 006 |440In this episode, Jerrad and Chris Hilken answer listener-submitted questions on birth control, vasectomies, salvation before Jesus, masturbation, and how to talk to your kids about sex. They offer biblical support for dads who want to lead with wisdom today.What You’ll Hear: A biblical framework for birth control and family planning Why delaying kids can sometimes lead to spiritual drift How Old Testament believers were saved before Christ What makes masturbation sinful How to talk to your kids about sex with truth and grace Whether God still talks to Satan like in the story of Job...2024-11-0825 min
PLNU ChapelChris HilkenPastor Chris Hilken speaks on Luke 10:25-29
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Dad TiredHow to Walk with a Grieving Child with Chris Hilken |418In this episode, Chris Hilken shares how to walk with your child through grief. After losing his wife and becoming a single dad of five, Chris learned how to comfort his children while grieving himself. He speaks from experience and gives a simple plan to help you guide your kids in moments of pain, loss, and confusion. What You’ll hear:• How to be present when your child is hurting• What to say when there are no easy answers• How grief affects a child over time• A simple way to walk through both emotion and...2024-08-2634 min
Thrive College Podcastchris hilken | the myth of the magic path | find your calling | 5it's our last episode of season 4: find your calling and pastor chris hilken has a great reminder for us...stop stressing about finding the perfect next thing, because there's no magic path. if you've felt stressed about the future, this one's for you!
what is the thrive college podcast? the thrive college podcast empowers young leaders to find their calling and live it. join in as we tackle a series of opportunities and landmines that can launch us or block us from doing what God uniquely created us to do. each episode we pass the mic to...2024-05-0728 min
Dad TiredWhat Your Kids Think About You as a Dad| 401 In this episode, Chris Hilken shares a powerful exercise every dad can try. Here are the 7 Questions:Projected Value: What do you think is most important to me? Intended Value: If I could wish for one thing for you, what do you think it would be?Perceived Value: What do you think I love the most about you?Interpreted Value: What are ways that I show you love that mean the most to you?2024-05-0627 min
Dad TiredBONUS: What Is A Revival?On today's episode hosts Jerrad Lopes and Chris Hilken sit down to discuss what is happening at Asbury University, and how we respond as spiritual leaders.2023-02-2131 min
The Father DifferenceRising A above Unimaginable Loss: A Must-See StorySend us a textIn this must-see story, we follow Chris Hilken as he goes through the grieving process after the sudden loss of his wife. This powerful story will help you understand what to expect and provide you with tips and advice on how to best cope with the unimaginable loss of a loved one. If you're looking for a story that will help you understand the grieving process and provide you with tips on how to best cope with the loss of a loved one, then be sure to watch this video! This story is...2023-01-251h 06Dad TiredRaise Your EbenezerSit down with Pastor Chris Hilken as he teaches dads how to lead families who 'remember'.2023-01-1623 min
Faith & Culture by Skyline ChurchEp. 3 | Chris Hilken | Pastor shares what he learned about grief, loss of his wife, and ministry.In episode 3, Pastor McGarity speaks with Chris Hilken, a widower and ministry leader. Pastor Chris opens up about the loss of his wife and the grief and shares about ministry and the future.
Join Lead Pastor Jeremy McGarity in his new podcast, Faith & Culture! This platform will allow him to explore issues and topics related to our faith in our current culture. Stay tuned as we go further and unpack different topics, invite special guests for interviews, and learn more as followers of Christ. A new episode will be released on the 1st Tuesday of each month....2023-01-031h 11Dad TiredAddressing Your AngerToday Chris Hilken shares the common reasons behind why dads feel anger, why we often lose our temper, and how to practically manage your anger as the spiritual leader of your home.2022-12-2629 minDad TiredFour Styles Of ParentingHosts Jerrad Lopes and Chris Hilken sit down to discuss four different parenting styles. Which one do you resonate with most?2022-11-0750 minDad TiredExplaining The Trinity To Your KidsHave you ever felt stuck trying to explain the trinity to your kids? In this episode, pastor Chris Hilken shares the theology of the trinity, and practical ways to explain it to your children.2022-10-1724 minDad TiredWould Jesus Celebrate Halloween?What are your thoughts on Halloween? Do you know why you think what you do? Do you have a game-plan to teach your kids about Halloween and why you've made the decision you have regarding the holiday? In today's episode, Chris Hilken teaches the history of Halloween, and what the Bible has to say about it.2022-10-0329 minDad TiredUniversalism: Do All Paths Lead To Heaven?On today's episode of the Dad Tired podcast, pastor Chris Hilken addresses the questions that many of your children will wrestle with: Do all paths lead to heaven?Questions for your local meet-up:Do all belief systems lead to Salvation?How do you respect other belief systems while still holding truth that all religions are not the same?Do you believe that Jesus is the only way to heaven like he claims in John 14:6?Is there value in learning the difference between the God of the Bible and the god...2022-09-0537 min
Super Spreader ShowThe Corruption is RealWe’re excited to get back in the swing of things and like always, there is no shortage of news to discuss! We give our take on the FBI’s raid of President Trump’s Mar A Lago home and what that means for all Americans, followed by a discussion on the most radical parts of the ‘Inflation Reform Act’ that just passed in the Senate, and we end with the irony that surrounds WNBA player, Brittney Griner, being detained in Russia.
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The 50 Most Radical Policies in ‘Inflation Reduction’ Act
Pastor Chris H...2022-08-1055 minDad TiredStar Wars, The Bible & Why Didn't God Make Things More Clear?If you put the 66 books of the Bible into just one sentence, what would you say the Bible is all about? In today's episode, Chris Hilken talks through some confusion of the Bible and what it means for us as dads who are trying to lead our family well.Podcast Discussion Questions for your Meet Up Group:Do you see yourself as a theologian? Why or why not? How can you become a better theologian?What’s the Bible about? If you had just one sentence, what would you say?Do y...2022-08-0821 min
SCG ChurchFaith In The Midst Of Suffering | Chris Hilken | SCG Church Service August 7th, 2022Guest Speaker: Pastor Chris Hilken2022-08-0756 min
Valley Church - VacavilleChris Hilken2022-06-1953 minDad TiredA Parents Guide to Apologetics: Week FiveIn this week's episode of A Parents Guide to Apologetics, pastor Chris Hilken walks us through the argument titled: The Problem with Evil. You can find a list of recommended resources for apologetics at: https://www.dadtired.com/homework.html2022-06-0926 minDad TiredA Parents Guide to Apologetics: Week FourIn today's episode of A Parents Guide to Apologetics, Chris Hilken teaches dads how to walk their kids through the "moral" argument. 2022-06-0235 minDad TiredA Parents Guide to Apologetics: Week ThreeIn week three of A Parents Guide to Apologetics, host Chris Hilken walks dads through the Argument of Design. 2022-05-2630 min
Light Church - Encinitas PodcastWho Is Jesus | Jesus’ First Words | Chris HilkenWho Is Jesus | Jesus’ First Words | Chris Hilken2022-05-2246 minDad TiredA Parents Guide to Apologetics: Week TwoIn week two of A Parents Guide to Apologetics host Chris Hilken walks us through one of the most important questions our kids will ever ask: Why is there something instead of nothing? or How did we all get here?2022-05-1929 min
No Grey AreasEXCLUSIVE EPISODE with Chris Hilken | Ep. 37Sometimes the cameras don't stop rolling.This behind the scenes episode is a continuation of Chris Hilken and Pat's conversation on grief. Before you do, make sure you've listened to episodes 35 and 36.Be sure to like our podcast, share it with a friend, and leave a review!You can also watch the video versions on our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on the next inspiring and motivating interview!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbnC2rjEumGJhqy54qazFFwConnect with us on...2022-05-1317 minDad TiredA Parents Guide To Apologetics: Week OneIn week one of A Parents Guide to Apologetics host Chris Hilken helps dads understand the major worldviews in our culture, and how they impact our children. 2022-05-1239 minNo Grey AreasHelping Those Who Are Hurting | Ep. 36 with Chris HilkenHow do we help those who are in the "dark night of the soul"? What do I say? What do I not say? What if I say or do the wrong thing?These are common questions as we walk with those lamenting. This week, Chris Hilken returns for part 2, sharing his own journey and lessons through grief.Click here to go back and listen to part one https://link.chtbl.com/4sqItFZpIf you or someone you know is currently struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800...2022-05-1136 minNo Grey AreasWhy do Bad Things Happen to Good People? | Ep. 35 with Chris HilkenScott Peck, in his book "The Road Less Traveled", began with the simple but profound phrase, “life is difficult”. What adds to these challenging times is the confusion around the question, “WHY?” Why is this happening? Why now? Why me?In the first of two episodes, Chris Hilken transparently shares about his family’s overwhelming loss and their journey of grief.If you or someone you know is currently struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 or go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Be sure to like our p...2022-05-0428 minDad TiredParenting In Light Of Eternity (with Chris Hilken)In today's episode, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with Chris Hilken as he shares his powerful story of leading his children toward Jesus in the midst of unexpected tragedy.2022-04-1134 min
High Desert Church2020 Special Services: If God is Good, Then Why Is There Suffering?There are many ways that people suffer throughout their lives. In this sermon, we discuss how there are gifts to be found in our sufferings when we have a relationship with God. Speaker: Chris Hilken2020-05-3100 min
Valley HSMDan interviews Chris Hilken!Dan sat down with Chris Hilken, a featured speaker at Challenge and Impact. Their conversation includes faith, theology, California weather, God’s presence when we don’t feel it and the importance of being direct when preaching.2020-05-1245 min
The Jordan Podcast03 - The Secret to Healthy Relationships To The Moon - Part 3 The Secret to Healthy Relationships by Chris Hilken. 2020-03-051h 06High Desert Church2020 Special Services: The Healing at the JordanGod's plan for our lives does not always make sense in the moment. Even when God's call does not fit into your life, timeline, or goals, it does not mean that it is not God's plan. Speaker: Chris Hilken2020-02-0200 min
Mariola Radio ShowMariola #7 – 09.17.15soundtrack :: Golden Smog – Down By The Old Mainstream Golden Smog – V Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! Jen Trynin – Better Than Nothing Hilken Mancini & Chris Colbourn – Hannah The New Basement Tapes – Nothing To It Aimee Mann – Ballantines Tracy Bonham – Gonegonegone Pat Nason …2015-11-1900 min
Well-Rounded RadioThalia Zedek: The Well-Rounded Radio InterviewThalia Zedek's music career started in the late '70s with White Women, followed in the '80s with Dangerous Birds and Uzi and continued later in the decade when she joined the New York noise band Live Skull. In the early '90s she formed the band Come, whose 1992 album 11:11 is nothing short of a masterpiece. Come's members included Chris Brokaw on guitar, Arthur Johnson on drums, and Sean O'Brien on bass and if you don't own any of their work, you should. Since Come stopped performing later in the '90s, Zedek has released a number...2008-06-1600 min