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Leading ConversationsConversation with Haig KherlopianIn this conversation, J.D. speaks with Haig Kherlopian, a leader, a pastor, and even a stand-up comedian. He shares a brief history of the first Christian nation, Armenia, and details how ping-pong brought his family to the United States. You will want to hear his whole story. Listen and be encouraged.Send us a textWe want to help you find your next steps in ministry.Connect here with EXCEL. Ministry Partner: Christian Community Credit Union2024-07-0133 min
Saved by Grace Podcast w/ Sylvia Puentes & Steve HopperEpisode 4: The Glory of GodDr Haig Kherlopian2023-07-2422 min
The Pastor's Call PodcastEp. 24 - Haig Kherlopian, Church for the NationsAbout the Guest: Haig Kherlopian is a pastor at Church for the Nations in Burbank, California. He is of Armenian descent and found out after his ordination that he comes from a long line of Armenian Orthodox priests. Haig grew up in an evangelical home, as part of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and pastored a church located in NYC for 10 years before making the move to California with his family.Recommended Books: Sticky Teams, Larry Osborne Soul Care, Rob ReimerA Theology in Outline: Can These Bones Live, Robert JensenEpisode Sponsored by: Blue Water Fre...2023-03-1533 min
Closer to the Fire with Greg MusselmanArmenia: Centuries of Christian PersecutionWhile Armenia is considered the world’s oldest Christian nation, its very existence is being threatened by the neighbouring country of Azerbaijan. Churches in Armenia continue to be desecrated by the Azeri military, and now the country has been given an ultimatum: If they refuse to surrender its southern border with Iran, there will be war. In this episode of Closer to the Fire, host Greg Musselman is joined by Dr. Haig Kherlopian, the lead pastor of the Armenian Evangelical Church of New York. Dr. Kherlopian has studied the ancient Christian heritage of Armenia to bette...2022-04-2918 min
The Christ and Coffee PodcastApologetics and The ResurrectionArtur Asaduriyan, Apologist and founder of Apologia Center, joins the Coffee Hour conversation by sharing his journey of faith and finding himself in the world of Christian Apologetics. He talks about common questions people have in regards to the Christian message, such as the validity of the Bible and all things related to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.2022-04-1454 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastTent-making With Pastor JoeRev. Joseph Garabedian, Pastor of St. Nareg Armenian Church, shares his journey from Baghdad to the City of Angels and how he ended up becoming a bi-vocational minister. Pastor Joe shares his testimony of when he became a Christian through the ministry of a Brazilian evangelist when he was a teenager in Iraq and how he got called into the ministry at the worst possible time during the 2008 recession. Joe also speaks about how he manages to serve his family, his church all while also continuing his contracting company. Grab a cup of coffee and join in on this Ch...2022-03-1049 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastThe Current Crisis in EuropeJong Eun Lee is an adjunct professor at the American University School of International Service. He is South Korean, but grew up in Saint Petersburg, Russia. His research specialty is on alliance management during the Cold War and he offers his insights into the current conflict between Ukraine and Russia. We talk about Russian-Chinese relations, a history of sanctions, the purpose behind NATO, possible outcomes and so much more.2022-03-0342 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course In Ezra-NehemiahHow do you rediscover your cultural identity after exile? How do you practice your religion after being a couple of generations removed from it? Pastors Haig and Jeremy gain some spiritual insights from the book of Ezra-Nehemiah and apply to today. They talk diaspora communities, systems theory, marrying outside your religion, Christ and Culture, and so much more! Grab a cup of coffee and join this conversation!2022-02-2430 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastAttachment TheoryWhy do I get so anxious when my friends and I have disagreements? Why do I run from potentially good relationships just when they're starting to get good? In this episode, pastors Haig and Jeremy explore attachment theory, an important psychological construct that helps connect our past experience of caregivers to our present relationships. And just in case you think it's all going to be theory and jargon, Frozen, Iron Man and Good Will Hunting make some guest appearances to drive home the point. So we hope you'll settle in, get comfy and join us for this warm coffee h...2022-02-1744 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course In 1st and 2nd ChroniclesPastors Jeremy and Haig discuss themes of the book of Chronicles. Why is the Book of Chronicles at the end of the Hebrew Canon? What are some of the similarities and differences to the Books of Samuel/Kings? This and so much more are discussed in this episode of Christ and Coffee.2022-02-1028 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course In 2nd KingsPastor Jeremy is back on the podcast to resume their crash course series through the entire canon of Scripture. The two pastors discuss major themes and the overall outline of 2nd Kings.2022-02-0930 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastIs Die Hard a Christmas Movie?What makes a movie a Christmas movie? Using Die Hard as a case study, Father Astor Yelangueuzian and Pastor Haig look for common themes that make a movie a Christmas one. Many other movies are discussed including Home Alone, A Christmas Prince, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and Rocky IV. Do you think Die Hard is a Christmas Movie? What are your thoughts on what makes a film a Christmas Movie?2021-12-2346 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastThe Dead Sea Scrolls and ScienceDr. Ron Choong, Executive Director of the Academy For Christian Thought (actministry.org) joins the coffee hour to discuss his new book, World's Oldest Bible: Science and The Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Dr. Choong combines his expertise in world religions and science to provide insights into understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls. Known as the Malaysian Indiana Jones, Dr. Choong also tells stories about his adventures in Ethiopia, Armenia, the Ancient City of Palmyra, and many other countries where he has done extensive research.2021-12-0959 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastFrench Missionary In Venice BeachMéliné Kinossian joins the podcast to talk about an evangelisitic ministry she started in Venice Beach, California. She discusses tactics that worked to get people's attention and shares some amazing testimonies along the way. Mel also talks about how it was like growing up as a Christian in France, how she would get in trouble for wearing her Armenian Cross in public school and how she would be arrested in France for doing the type of evangelism she does in Venice Beach. This and so much more is discussed on this episode of the Christ and Coffee podcast.2021-12-0247 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastAltar Coffee and BooksPeter Telian founder of Altar Coffee and Books joins the conversation to discuss his journey from from Northern California, to visiting his ancestral homelands in Turkey, to opening up an American influenced coffee shop and bookstore in Yerevan, Armenia. He discusses the vision behind Altar Coffee and Book and the spiritual role the Armenian people need to play for the world. We also discuss coffee.2021-10-2837 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastBeing An ER Doctor In A PandemicDr. Mike Kaiserian joins the conversation to discuss what life has been like as an Emergency Room Doctor during Covid-19. When does someone have to be hospitalized for Covid? What happened to the doctors in Florida? Can Covid-19 affect your pregnancy? Why are hospitals understaffed? This and so much more get discussed.2021-09-3033 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course in 1st KingsPastors Haig and Jeremy discuss the structure, the key themes, and why 1st Kings is within the Biblical canon. Sit back and enjoy this warm Coffee Hour.2021-09-2340 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastThe Armenian Missionary Association of AmericaExecutive Director and CEO of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (amaa.org), Zaven Khanjian, joins the podcast to discuss his recent trip to Armenia, Artsakh, Syria and Lebanon. He tells us what he experienced on the grounds and discusses the various programs the AMAA has in each country.2021-09-1653 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastFaith and FinanceGreg Sarian joins the program to discuss how his faith has shaped his career. Greg is the founder and CEO of Sarian Strategic Partners, sarian.hightoweradvisors.com, which has been named one of the top advisory teams in the state of Pennsylvania by Barrons and Forbes. He can be seen on CNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg, sharing his financial expertise to the masses. Today, he discusses the importance of being a good steward with God’s money.2021-09-0927 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course in 2nd SamuelCrash Course in 2nd Samuel2021-09-0235 min
The Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course in 1st SamuelA crash course in 1st Samuel2021-08-0527 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course in RuthA crash course in Ruth2021-07-2927 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course in JudgesA crash course in Judges2021-07-2230 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastHow To Be an Armenian Evangelical Church That Is Evangelical To Other Ethnic GroupsPastor Daniel Albarian of Christian Outreach for Armenians Church shares his wisdom on how to be an ethnic church that reaches all people regardless of their ethnic background. We discuss the tension of trying to preserve our ethnic identity while being faithful to the Great Commission of making disciples of all nations. Grab a warm or cold cup of coffee and listen in on this Christ-centered conversation.2021-07-1541 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course in JoshuaCrash Course in Joshua2021-07-0841 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course In DeuteronomyThis week's episode covers Deuteronomy.2021-07-0130 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course in NumbersThis week is on the book of Numbers.2021-06-2435 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastFaith and FashionEpisode 51: Faith and Fashion, with Aram Bashian2021-06-1737 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course in LeviticusIt's the 50th episode of the Christ and Coffee podcast! What better way to celebrate than to talk about the biblical book Leviticus! What's behind all of the animal sacrifices, rituals and purity laws? Is there any relevance to this book for the modern reader and how should we better understand the book as a whole? Settle in, get comfy and join us for this warm coffee hour!2021-06-1036 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course in ExodusIn episode 49 of the Christ and Coffee podcast, pastors Haig and Jeremy continue the Crash Course series on the 66 books of the Bible. This week they're talking up the book of Exodus. They give a brief overview of the text and probe some of the highlights. So settle in, get comfy and join us for this warm coffee hour!2021-05-1336 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastPastoring in Post-War ArmeniaIn Episode 48, Pastor and Missionary Craig Simonian joins the program to talk about how it was living through the Artsakh War this past Fall and discusses the current mood on the ground. He talks about the ministry he is doing with wounded soldiers in Armenia and how he is helping them deal with trauma. Craig shares some additional testimonies of people coming to faith and shares his hope for the future of Armenia.2021-05-0640 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course in GenesisIn episode 47 of the Christ and Coffee podcast, pastors Haig and Jeremy begin a new Crash Course series on the 66 books of the Bible. This week we're kicking the series off by talking all things Genesis. What is the theme of the Book of Genesis? What are some of the highlights and uniquenesses of the text? Settle in, get comfy and join us for this warm coffee hour!2021-04-2940 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastHow To Listen To AtheistsBryan Montany joins the program to discuss his journey from atheism to Christianity. During the conversation, the Problem Evil, the Fine-Tuning Argument, the historical evidence of the existence of Jesus, Ravi Zacharias, and Traditional apologetics versus revelation are all discussed.2021-04-2239 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastHow One Month Can Change Your LifeIn Episode 45, Nareg Khosafian, Founder of Improve Month, discusses the importance of having daily accountability to execute your monthly goals. You decide the goals, Improve Month will help you keep them. Improve Month is free for anyone who wants accountability for their goals2021-04-0832 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastSoul Care With Dr. Rob ReimerWant a healthy soul? Dr. Rob Reimer talks about unpacking the suitcase of your soul through the application of seven transformational principles. Dr. Reimer tells us how the Soul Care course came about and why it is important to process these principles with others. Soul Care is now available on e-course. Visit www.renewalinternational.org for more information.2021-04-0143 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastWandavision: Grief, Loss and MetaphysicsWhat can a comic book series about a witch and her robot husband teach us about life? Apparently a lot!In episode 43 of the Christ and Coffee podcast, pastors Haig and Jeremy sit down to talk about the new Marvel mini-series WandaVision. SPOILER ALERT: if you haven't yet watched the whole show, listening to this episode will give away all the secrets! The overarching theme of grief and moving on is discussed. We also veer into deep metaphysical waters when we talk about Vision's use of the ancient conundrum, "The Ship of Theseus." So, come on and...2021-03-2540 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastThe Rise of Global South ChristianityChristianity is on the decline in the Western World, but is on the rise in the Global South. Rev. Dr. Patrick Dunn, a former missionary in South Africa, joins this coffee hour to discuss this trend and what we can learn from it. Prosperity Gospel, celebrity pastors, house churches, church hypocrisy and so much more are discussed.2021-03-1841 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCamp AREVIn episode 40 of the Christ and Coffee podcast, pastors Haig and Jeremy sit down with Rev. Razmig Minassian, Executive Director of Camp AREV Ministries. Razmig shares the history of the camp, how it's been coping during COVID-19 and how he ended up becoming the camp's Executive Director. He also lays out the broad vision for camp in the years to come. So, we hope you'll settle in, get comfy and join us for this warm coffee hour!2021-02-2536 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastPray for MyanmarIn this episode of the Christ and Coffee podcast, pastors Haig and Jeremy sit down with Pastor Laldinpuia Rodawla (Pastor Lal) to talk about the coup currently taking place in Myanmar. Pastor Lal is Associate Pastor of Christian Education and Congregational Care at Providence Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. As a Burmese Christian leader, Lal shares some of the history of Myanmar and the current humanitarian crisis facing the country. We hope you'll settle in, get comfy and join us for this warm coffee hour!2021-02-1825 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastThe Power of FastingLent is next week, will you be fasting? Matt Bennett, founder and CEO of Christian Union (Christianunion.org), a campus ministry that focuses on leadership development, joins this warm coffee hour to discuss the importance of the spiritual discipline of fasting. Matt quotes a lot of Scripture and shares incredible testimonies related to this forgotten spiritual practice in western culture.2021-02-1140 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastHope For NYCPastor Drew Hyun talks about pastoring in a post-2020 landscape. Pastor Drew is the founder and pastor of Hope Church Midtown, as well as the founding pastor of Hope Church, NYC. He introduces us to Alpha Course and the Emotionally Healthy Discipleship program. We also get to explore his spiritual journey and his deep love for New York City. So, settle in, get comfy and join us for this warm coffee hour!2021-01-1439 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastHappy Holiday HodgepodgeFrom Armenian Christmas/Epiphany to Baptism of our Lord, we explore all the Christian themes that swirl around the church calendar during the first week of January. So, settle in, get comfy, and join us for this warm coffee hour!2021-01-0739 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastAdvent In The Digital AgePastors Haig and Jeremy talk about Advent. What is it? Why is it so important? How does it shape the life and practice of the church? Especially in this digital space we inhabit, we speak to the counter-cultural ways that Advent shapes us in patient anticipation of God's arrival among us. So, settle in, get comfy and join us for this warm coffee hour2020-12-1035 minThe Christ and Coffee Podcast2020 Group TherapyLet's face it, 2020 has been a year! We're coming towards the final stretch here and it's safe to say that each and every one of us has had to process some sort of loss or distress this year. In episode 34 of the Christ and Coffee podcast, pastors Haig and Jeremy sit down to talk through all the craziness the year has thrown at us. Whether it's processing loss, coping with grief, or simply laughing at the absurdity of it all, we think this 2020 Group Therapy session is well needed! So, settle in, get comfy, and join us for this...2020-11-1945 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastProcessing The War Over ArtsakhThis week has been a traumatic week for all Armenians. Monday's events shocked the diaspora and began a process of grieving for all Armenian people. Pastors Haig and Jeremy join guest Donald Wilson Bush. Donald is a political activist and descendant of president Woodrow Wilson. He has embraced the cause of the Armenian people and over the past 40 days, has been traveling across America protesting against Azeri aggression, demanding recognition of Artsakh. We speak to the pain of this present moment as well as the potential next steps forward for the Armenian Diaspora.2020-11-1236 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastSinging The Christ HymnPastors Haig and Jeremy bring you behind the scenes to the birth of a sermon! We try out a new segment we're calling "This Week In Preaching" where we model a brief sketch of how we craft sermons for our congregations. You can join us with your comments and feedback as we walk through the process. Philippians 2:6-11.2020-11-0536 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course On Martin LutherRev. Axel Kaegler is the pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Spinnerstown, PA. In honor of Reformation Day, we decided to “nerd out” on our shared love for the hot-tempered, oft controversial celebrity of the Reformation, Martin Luther. We share our favorite Luther anecdotes and try to explain him within the context of his day. So, join us for this warm coffee hour!2020-10-2951 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastBattle of The Church BandsRev. Nerses Balabanian is the pastor of the Pilgrim Armenian Congregational Church in Fresno, CA. His life is filled with a passion for music and creativity. We enjoyed sharing time with him and hearing about his journey to create music that works for the church; music that invites genuine worship. We also got him to share his most embarrassing musical moment with us! So, join us for this warm coffee hour!2020-10-2252 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCrash Course On KierkegaardDr. Heather Ohaneson. Heather is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at George Fox University in Portland, OR. She also shares our love for the curious and eccentric 19th Century Danish philosopher, Soren Kierkegaard. We sit down to talk with her about some of Kierkegaard's best works and how he's contributed to our own understanding of the Christian faith. We also each share some of our favorite Kierkegaard stories -- in which duck priests, clowns, and other odd characters make their appearance. So, join us for this warm coffee hour!2020-10-1537 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastKen Fish and Orbis MinistriesKen Fish is the director of the Orbis Ministries (https://orbisministries.org/) and the Orbis School of Ministry (https://orbissm.com). Ken drops in to share his experiences of doing the work of God's Kingdom in our homeland of Armenia. We discuss some of the challenges facing the church today. Ken also shares his story of God's calling on his life -- how he heard God's call and struggled over many years to obey.2020-10-0849 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastDefending ArtsakhNanor Balabanian is a teacher and non-profit worker who just relocated to Yerevan. The day after her big move, armed conflict broke out between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In this episode, we discuss the spirit of the people on the ground in Armenia. We share some practical ways we, as the diaspora, can get involved and support our brothers and sisters living in the homeland.2020-10-0224 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastReading The Bible With Dietrich BonhoefferDr. Derek W. Taylor talks about his newly released book, Reading Scripture as the Church: Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Hermeneutic of Discipleship. Dr. Taylor talks about the life of theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was executed in a Nazi prison camp. We focus on the methods of how Bonhoeffer believed the church should read and use the Bible and how it provides guidance to the 21st Century church.2020-09-2549 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastDr. Kennel Touryan Saves The PlanetDr. Kenell Touryan, A real-life Tony Stark, describes his journey from building nuclear warheads to pioneering sustainable, renewable energies! He also shares his wisdom on navigating the always controversial topic of faith vs. science.2020-09-1841 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastKeeping Joy In The Midst of SufferingSilva Khoshafian shares her incredible story of battling cancer three times over the last six years. Her strong, joyful presence in the midst of difficulty is a testimony to God’s abundant grace.2020-09-1157 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastLebanon Post ExplosionRev. Nishan Bakalian joins the podcast to discuss what it was like to experience the massive explosion that devastated Beirut, Lebanon on August 4th, 2020. He provides insights into the economic crisis the country is facing while dealing with Covid-19, political instability, and the destruction caused by the giant explosion. Most importantly, Pastor Nishan shares ways in which we, the listeners, can provide support to the Lebanese people so that they can rebuild.2020-09-041h 06The Christ and Coffee PodcastI Am The True VinePastors Haig and Jeremy sit down with Rev. Shant Barsoumian for their final conversation about the I Am statements. What does Jesus means when he says, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener." -John 15:12020-08-2833 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastI Am The Way, The Truth, and The LifePastors Haig and Jeremy sit down with Rev. Shant Barsoumian for a conversation about what Jesus means when he says, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” John 14:62020-08-2128 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastI Am The Resurrection and The LifeHaig and Jeremy sit down with Rev. Shant Barsoumian for an informal conversation about what Jesus means when he says, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?" -John 11:26-272020-08-1428 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastI Am The Good ShepardPastors Haig and Jeremy sit down with Rev. Shant Barsoumian for an informal conversation about what Jesus means when he says, “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep." John 10:1-212020-08-0732 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastI AM The Light of The WorldThe "I AM" Series continues. This week, the three pastors discuss what Jesus means when he says he is the light of the world. “Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:122020-07-3130 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastI AM The Bread of LifeJoin us for a new Summer Series on the I AM statements in the Gospel of John. Rev. Shant Barsoumian joins us for an informal conversation about the first of seven “I AM” statements in John’s Gospel — Then Jesus declared, “I AM the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."2020-07-2425 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastDallas Willard and the Conversatio DivinaHow do you exercise your spirituality? What are the Christian practices that form us as students of Jesus? Pastors Haig and Jeremy sit down with Dr. Michael Robb and Avo Adourian to talk about conversatio.org — a website dedicated to the exploration of Christian spiritual disciplines. Mike is a regular research contributor to the site and has been studying the theology of Dallas Willard for several years. Avo is the design developer for conversatio.org and has appreciated Dallas's spiritual formation techniques since he came across his book Divine Conspiracy. Join us as we work out what it means to...2020-07-1640 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastWisdom From Software Innovator Bruce MomjianWhat could two pastors and a software developer possibly have to talk about together? Turns out … a lot! Bruce Momjian, co-founder of PostgreSQL, shares some leadership tips he’s learned along the way and offers us up wisdom for living well in a tech society. He also shares his story of becoming a Jesus-follower and accepting Him without having all the answers.2020-07-0940 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastClearing Up The COVID-19 Confusion With Dr. SilvermanPastors Haig and Jeremy circle back to a conversation with Dr. Matthew Silverman. We discuss a wide range of Coronavirus topics — asymptomatic carriers, transmission trends, why Asian countries are doing a better job handling the pandemic than America, should you sing in church and the benefits of wearing a mask. There’s even a free lesson on how to interpret the overwhelming barrage of statistics that flood us daily!2020-07-021h 03The Christ and Coffee PodcastIntergenerational Trauma in the Armenian CommunityHow does the trauma of our past affect the relationships of our present? As Armenian-Americans generations removed from genocide, do we bear the subconscious scars of our ancestors? In this episode of the Christ & Coffee podcast, pastors Haig and Jeremy sit down for a conversation with Dr. Christie Kederian (www.drchristiekederian.com). Dr. Kederian is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has done extensive research on the topic of intergenerational trauma, specifically as it applies to the Armenian community.2020-06-2548 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastBaba's Day SpecialIn this week’s special Father’s Day episode of the Christ & Coffee podcast, pastors Haig and Jeremy sit down for a warm conversation with their dads. They discuss fatherhood, share stories of life-lessons learned and occasionally, drop some high-level, grade-A dad jokes. Don’t say you weren’t warned!2020-06-181h 02The Christ and Coffee PodcastHow Can Republicans and Democrats Get Along in Church?Settle in for a conversation about those two topics you never discuss on a first date — politics and religion. In this episode #11 of Christ and Coffee, pastors Haig and Jeremy sit down for a conversation with Rick Barry, co-founder and executive director of the Center for Christian Civics (christiancivics.org). We explore polarization, civil dialogue, and the importance of centering Christian conversations on politics around the core identity we share as Jesus’ followers.2020-06-111h 05The Christ and Coffee PodcastPastoring During The Syrian Civil War and The Lebanese Economic CrisisPastor Jirair Ghazarian from Beirut, Lebanon shares his story of pastoring the Armenian Evangelical Church in Kessab, Syria during the war. We also discuss the current situation in Lebanon and its parallels to the civil unrest we are encountering here in the States. Join us as we talk about Accumulated Corruption … The Language of Foot-Washing … The 3 Evils of Racism, Militarism, and Materialism … and so much more in this warm coffee hour conversation.2020-06-041h 10The Christ and Coffee PodcastPentecost: The Spirit and the ChurchWhat is the relationship between the Church and the Holy Spirit? How can we begin to discern the difference between the Spirit of God and other spirits? This week on the Christ and Coffee Podcast, in honor of this coming Sunday of Pentecost, pastors Haig and Jeremy explore the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. Listen in as they discuss everything from Memorial Day weekend, to the deep mysterious works of the Trinity!2020-05-2853 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastHow To ForgiveForgive and forget? Time will heal all wounds? Are these really all there is to forgiveness or is there a depth not captured in these cliches? In this week’s episode of Christ and Coffee, pastors Haig and Jeremy explore the Christian practice of forgiveness. It’s a virtue deeply embedded in Jesus’ command to love our neighbor and a profoundly difficult way to practice; a way that requires a community of spiritual support. So, join us as we take our time discussing this big, bad F-word — forgiveness.2020-05-2153 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastUnmasking NarcissismSometimes the term ’narcissist' is thrown around as an insult or a criticism. But what exactly is a narcissist? In this episode of the Christ & Coffee podcast, pastors Haig and Jeremy do a deep-dive discussion on the personality disorder called narcissism. The conversation starts with a book both read recently titled: “When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community from Emotional and Spiritual Abuse” by Chuck DeGroat (link in comments). They discuss the potential origins of narcissistic personality disorder as well as the possibility that the tendency towards narcissism is hidden in all of us. So listen in and explor...2020-05-1448 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastCoronavirus: A Christian Perspective With Dr. Matthew SilvermanScientist, Dr. Matthew Silverman, shares with us the latest developments about COVID-19. He goes into great detail about what the virus is and where it most likely came from. He gives us reason to believe that the disease may attack our blood vessels more so than the lungs. Dr. Silverman talks about new light bulb technology and gives us insight into why a vaccine may be developed quicker than expected. Dr. Silverman also provides hope in the midst of suffering. He shares how he overcame stage 4 cancer when he was a freshman in High School and how that was...2020-05-071h 16The Christ and Coffee PodcastThe Armenian Evangelical MovementRev. Berdj Djambazian, is the Minister to the Union of the Armenian Evangelical Union of North America (AEUNA) and he shares his journey of ministry that has taken him across the globe. This podcast begins with a church burning in Marash during the Armenian Genocide and ends with a story of a church being built in the deserts of Darfur. We learn about what the Armenian Evangelical Movement is all about, what life as a pastor was like during the Lebanese Civil War, and so much more. You do not want to miss this podcast.2020-04-291h 23The Christ and Coffee PodcastThe Empowerment Pivot: How God is Redefining our View of NormalRev. Dr. Douglas Balzer is the first guest on the Christ and Coffee Podcast! Doug serves as the Director of Innovation in the Western Canadian District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA). He talks about his calling into ministry, gives us a history about the C&MA, tells us the difference between Canadian evangelicals and American evangelicals, gives advice on how to hear from God and Promotes his first book, The Empowerment Pivot: How God is Redefining our View of Normal, is out in stores now.2020-04-2243 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastWhy Is The Ascension of Jesus So Important?Easter is over, now what? Join Pastor Haig and Pastor Jeremy, with a cup of coffee in hand, as they discuss the implications of Jesus ascending to Heaven. Topics discussed are: What is heaven? Where is heaven? Why is ascension important? What does the ascension have to do with me? What is the connection between the Ascension and Pentecost? This and so much more!2020-04-1456 minThe Christ and Coffee PodcastWhat Happened When Jesus Died?Listen to Pastor Jeremy and Pastor Haig wake up in the morning by drinking coffee and talking about Jesus. They explore the different theological positions of atonement and talk about the significance of Easter. They discuss the various Atonement Theories: Substitutionary, Christus Victor, Ransom, Moral Influence, Recapitulation Theory, and more are covered in this theologically action-packed conversation.2020-04-0755 min
The Christ and Coffee PodcastWhy Did Jesus Ride A Donkey?It is the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Pastors Jeremy and Haig are taking their conversations to the internets. Hear these two noobs talk about why they are starting a podcast, their friendship, how church life is looking in the coronavirus quarantine world, and so much more as they anchor their conversation in unpacking Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday!2020-03-3150 min