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The Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 27: Counter CulturalJesus’ presence on Earth impacted the trajectory of life as we know it by virtue of how countercultural he was. Join Kevin and Brandon as they talk through the various ways that Christ's kingdom countered the ways of the world.
Highlights
Defining the Kingdom of God - 10:00
Start with what the kingdom of God is not.
God as the ultimate reconciler.
The Kingdom of God versus the Kingdom of Me
The Counter-Culture of Christ - 20:00
The difference between Jesus’ way and our way.
The transformative power of Christ in our live...
2022-08-0545 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 26: Summer XPKevin and Brandon sit down with Daniel Grunewald and Glendy Martin from the CPCKids Team.
2022-07-2940 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 25: HearWhat do alien sounds and hearing the Gospel have in common? Join Kevin and Brandon for this episode of the CPC Real Life Together Podcast to find out as they talk through last week’s sermon and the weight of what it is to truly hear the Gospel.
Highlights
The Good News - 10:58
Brandon and Kevin process the idea that the Gospel is not good news for everybody.
From building our lives around broken systems to reorienting our lives around Christ.
Wrestling with the Old Creation Dynamic - 16...
2022-07-2246 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 24: FanDan is back on the podcast this week as Brandon and Kevin talk with him about what it means to be a fan or follower of Jesus. Join us as we learn more about how Dan came to faith and the difference between being a fan of Jesus and a follower of Jesus.
Highlights
Icebreaker - 0:46
What is a sword drill?
Dan shares a bit about his faith journey.
Fans vs Followers - 10:20
What do a fan and a follower look like in our world and our...
2022-07-1549 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 23: SabbathOn today’s episode of the CPC Podcast, Kevin and Brandon explore the role of Sabbath in the Christian life. They reflect on this past week’s sermon and discuss how we can find healthier rhythms of rest and work in our own lives.
Highlights
The god of efficiency - 9:12
How over-prioritizing efficiency can be harmful in the long run
Living in a state of soul fatigue
Sabbath in real-life - 22:23
The origins of Sabbath in scripture
Brandon reflects on his experience finding a rhythm of rest.
What Sabbat...
2022-07-0850 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 22: ExposeThis week, Brandon sits down with Dan Reid as they reflect on last week’s sermon. They discuss Jesus’ approach to engaging with people who were on the outside edges of society and how that can influence the way we engage with people today.
Highlights
How Jesus Exposed Religion - 5:20
What the gospel says about how to find freedom.
How Jesus relates to those on the outskirts of society.
From “Are you good enough?” to “Are you bad enough?”
How We Can Live Out Christ’s Example - 20:01
How c...
2022-07-0141 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 21: ForgivenessForgiveness is a central part of the Christian life. Both as the gift we receive from Christ and as the gift we can extend to others. Join Kevin and Brandon as they unpack last week’s sermon and the way that forgiveness heals.
Highlights
Jesus and the Paralyzed Man - 5:55
Which people do we identify with in this story: the crowds or the scribes?
Accountability: What it Looks Like for Us - 19:23
The Scribes: How they demonstrate the importance of accountability for individuals and institutions.
Resou...
2022-06-2449 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 20: RestoreSam Abel, CPC's Middle School Ministry Director, joins Kevin and Brandon for this week's episode. Listen as they talk through Sam's sermon last Sunday and the impact of Jesus' ability to bring restoration in scripture and our lives.
Highlights
Introduction - 0:17
A little about Sam Abel, Middle School Ministry Director.
Jesus’ Restoration in Scripture - 12:25
Jesus takes personal responsibility for the lepers’ restoration.
Mark demonstrates the kingdom of God through Christ’s restoration.
The physical and spiritual need for restoration
Jesus’ Restoration in Our Lives - 22:03
Who have we...
2022-06-1753 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 19: PracticeCPC’s Vision Director Rachel Almeida joins Kevin and Brandon to talk through this past Sunday’s sermon. They explore what it looks like to practice the kingdom and find connection with God in a world constantly competing for our attention.
Highlights
Silence, Solitude, and Hurry-Sickness - 5:40
The importance of silence and solitude in modern life.
How can we move out of hurrying and into the presence of God?
Disconnect to Connect with God - 18:10
Eremos: How Jesus practiced the Kingdom.
The role of prayer in connecting us to God.
What...
2022-06-1047 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 18: HopeBrandon and Kevin sit down with Stephen Petiti after last weekend’s sermon. They talk through the importance of Jesus’ role as the messiah and how his life was the fulfillment of the old testament.
Highlights
Jesus: The Messiah - 7:09
Jesus wasn’t the only one who claimed to be messiah.
How the book of Isaiah revealed Christ and his holiness.
Holiness in a secular age.
Where does Jesus reside for us? - 18:20
What will we let master us?
What does surrendering to Jesus look like in this day and age?
2022-06-0339 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 17: KingdomThis episode was recorded before the Uvalde shootings.
Brandon and Kevin bring a little humor and a lot of thought to this week’s episode of the CPC podcast. Listen in as they reflect on last Sunday’s sermon and how the book of Mark shows us that the Gospel is truly centered around the Kingdom of God.
Highlights
Jesus’ Thesis - 4:41
The kingdom of God: how we’ve come to understand it today and what we may be missing.
What does it actually mean to be an evange...
2022-05-2744 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 16 ReimagineGeneral Info
Recording Date: 5-16-22
Release Date: 5-20-22
Hosts: Kevin Sneed and Brandon Pasion
Episode 16 Reimagine
Guest: McKenna Mitchell Takech
Podcast Summary
Brandon and Kevin sit down with McKenna Mitchell Takach to reflect on the service from this past week. They break down what it means to reimagine royalty. They also take a deep dive to examine our relationship to Jesus and how that impacts our relationship with each other.
Highlights
Impressions of Jesus - 4:26
Culture’s impact on how we see Jesus.
Getting to know the...
2022-05-2048 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 15: WildernessGeneral Info
Wilderness
Release Date: Friday, May 13
Hosts: Brandon Pasion, Kevin Sneed
Guests: Dan Reid
Episode 15
Podcast Summary
Dan Reid joins Kevin and Brandon as they delve into last week’s sermon and how John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus. They also talk through the significance of the metaphor of the wilderness.
Highlights
Who Is Jesus? - 5:38
Dan’s bullet points about Mark.
The importance of John the Baptist’s role.
Navigating The Wilderness - 11:18
Calling Israel back to the wil...
2022-05-1338 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 14: MarkGeneral Info
Release Date: April 29, 2022
Hosts: Brandon Pasion, Kevin Sneed
Guests: Rachel Almeida and Stephen Petiti
Episode 14
Podcast Summary
Brandon and Kevin give a behind the scenes look at what we’re talking about in the coming weeks as we journey through the gospel of Mark. Rachel Almeida and Stephen Petiti guest star in this episode to share their perspective.
Highlights
The Gospel of Mark - 5:14
Where we’ve been in the past couple of years and how that leads us into the book of Mark...
2022-04-2938 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 13: ResurrectionGeneral Info
Date: April 17, 2022
Release Date: April 22, 2022
Hosts: Brandon Pasion and Kevin Sneed
Episode 13 - Resurrection
Podcast Summary
On today’s episode of the CPC podcast, Kevin and Brandon take some time to debrief this past week’s service and dig a little deeper into resurrection.
Highlights
Easter is about resurrection, not resuscitation - 4:30
Jesus was resurrected not resuscitated
Lazarus still died again
Life, death, burial, and resurrection
Present Age and the Age to Come - 6:15
Present Age: Human Evil, Natural d...
2022-04-2236 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 12: KnownGeneral Info
Recording Date: April 11, 2022
Release Date: April 15, 2022
Hosts: Brandon Pasion and Kevin Sneed
Episode 12 - Known
Podcast Summary
On today’s episode of the CPC podcast, Kevin and Brandon take some time to debrief this past week’s service and dig a little deeper into being known.
Highlights
Easy Going Relativism - 4:30
Guilt still persists
No framework for guilt
Freedom was the ability to say no to our desires
Freedom in boundaries
Check Engine Light - 10:15
When we feel guilty we...
2022-04-1535 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 11: GuiltGeneral Info
Recording Date: April 4, 2022
Release Date: April 8, 2022
Hosts: Brandon Pasion and Kevin Sneed
Guest: Dan Reid
Episode 11 - Guilt
Podcast Summary
On today’s episode of the CPC podcast, Kevin and Brandon take some time to debrief this past week’s service and dig a little deeper into the role of guilt with Pastor Dan Reid.
Highlights
Why People Go Into Ministry - 5:00
Dan tells his story
Motivation for going into full-time Christian ministry
Kevin tells his story
Brandon tells his story
Unde...
2022-04-0832 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 10: Self-DeceptionGeneral Info
Recording Date: March 27, 2022
Release Date: April 1, 2022
Hosts: Brandon Pasion and Kevin Sneed
Episode 10 - Self-Deception
Podcast Summary
On today’s episode of the CPC podcast, Kevin and Brandon take some time to debrief this past week’s service and dig a little deeper into the role of self-deception.
Highlights
Self Preservation Mode - 7:03
Minimizing-think of our actions in small ways
Relativize-everybody else is doing it
Trivialize-our actions don’t really bring about any harm
Renouncing Sin - 14:06
Renouncing sin strips s...
2022-04-0139 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 9: ConfessionGeneral Info
Recording Date: March 21, 2022
Release Date: March 25, 2022
Hosts: Brandon Pasion and Kevin Sneed
Episode 9 - Confession
Podcast Summary
On today’s episode of the CPC podcast, Kevin and Brandon take some time to debrief this past week’s service and dig a little deeper into the role of limitlessness and confession in our faith.
Highlights
The Myth of Limitlessness - 2:11
Every industry is trying to overcome limitations.
The doctrine of progress.
Our heroes that seem to defy limits.
Examples of Limitless...
2022-03-2534 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 8: LamentGeneral Info
Recording Date: Mar 14, 2022
Release Date: Mar 19, 2022
Hosts: Brandon Pasion and Kevin Sneed
Episode 8 - Lament
Podcast Summary
On today’s episode of the CPC podcast, Kevin and Brandon take some time to debrief after this past week’s service and dig a little deeper into the role of lament in our faith.
Highlights
Seasons of Faith - 1:10
How do we create a faith that encompasses the whole human experience?
Is there room for grief and lament in our faith?
The three seasons of fait...
2022-03-1824 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 7 Reframing LentOn today’s episode of the CPC podcast, Kevin Sneed and Brandon Pasion sit down and chat about Lent. Often misunderstood, Kevin and Brandon take a little time to talk through the tradition and purpose of Lent and how we can enter into the story of God through this tradition.
Highlights
What Exactly is Lent? - 2:08
Kevin & Brandon talk about the purpose and origins of Lent. They also discuss the traditional Church calendar and the largest season in that calendar: Ordinary time.
Advent & Lent (The difference is more than just candy) - 1...
2022-02-2436 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 6 Is It The End Of The World?In Episode 6 of CPC's Real Life, Together Podcast Mark Mitchell and Brandon Pasion discuss whether or not we are in the end times as we live through COVID-19.
2020-05-0419 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 5 Create Space for GraceOn today's show, we interview Michelle Anderson, CPC's Middle School Director and co-host of the Middle School Ministry Podcast. We talk about anxiety in isolation with teens and some encouragement and tips for parents.
2020-04-2720 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 4 What Will Stay and What Will GoBrandon Pasion and Mark Mitchell talk about what new habits they will keep as we move into the "new normal" with COVID-19.
2020-04-2014 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 3 Combating Loneliness and IsolationListen in as Janet Trites and Sandy Hughes discuss their personal battles in combating loneliness and isolation during COVID-19.
2020-04-0919 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 2 Hope in the Midst of HardshipsMark Mitchell and Brandon Pasion talk about how to have hope in the middle of COVID-19.
2020-03-3020 minThe Central Peninsula Church PodcastEpisode 1 Trust God and Keep Your Powder DryWhat Is The Relationship Between Faith, Common Sense, and Caution?
2020-03-2109 min