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In this episode of the Calvary Church Live podcast, host Pastor Jeremy Hanscom continues the "Ready Defense: Answering Our Culture" series with part two of "You Can't Trust the Bible." Pastor Hanscom addresses common objections to Scripture, such as the impossibility of miracles, and perceived resurrection contradictions. Pastor Hanscom highlights the Bible's historical reliability, incredible unity across the years, and enduring durability against centuries of attempts to destroy it. Concluding with a personal testimony on how God's Word transforms lives, we invite listeners to test its trustworthiness by reading it daily for a month.

In this episode, Pastor Hanscom dives into how believers can defend their faith and confidently answer cultural questions about the Bible's reliability. He addresses common doubts—such as whether ancient manuscript copying can be trusted, how the Biblical canon was formed, and whether Jesus’s life and miracles are merely legend. Drawing on the meticulous practices of ancient scribes, early historical evidence, and the eyewitness accounts of the apostles, he demonstrates why Christianity is a grounded faith. Tune in to discover why you can trust the scriptures, and accept the challenge to read and test the Word of God for your...

In this episode of the *Live: Calvary Church* podcast, host Pastor Jeremy Hanscom dives into the common culture-driven claim that "there is no absolute truth." He addresses the logical flaws and societal implications of moral relativism while contrasting them with the unchanging, universal nature of God’s Word. Drawing on biblical passages like John 8:31–32 and John 14:6, the message encourages listeners to embrace an open mind and seek objective spiritual truth. Finally, listeners are challenged to make three core commitments: to seek the truth, live the truth, and place their ultimate faith in Jesus Christ.

In this episode of the Live: Calvary Church podcast, Pastor Jeremy Hanscom kicks off by exploring how Christians can effectively share their faith in an increasingly secular society. Drawing from 2 Timothy 4:1–4, the message addresses why people often reject the Gospel—whether due to prior teachings or inconvenience—and how society seeks out comfortable alternatives. To engage others with confidence, believers are encouraged to rely on prayer, ground themselves in Scripture, share their personal testimonies with gentleness, and model a consistent, holy life. Tune in to learn how you can overcome the fear of not having all the answers and become a prep...

In this episode of the Live Calvary Church podcast, Pastor Hanscom wraps up the "Living with Labels" series by exploring the profound meaning behind the title, Jesus the Christ. Discover how Jesus was uniquely anointed to fulfill three distinct roles as our ultimate prophet, priest, and king. Learn how His authority, final sacrifice, and sovereign leadership bring total cleansing, guidance, and eternal life to believers. Tune in to this archived message to deepen your understanding of who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him.

Join us for a special archived episode of the Live Calvary Church podcast as we continue our series on "living with labels" by exploring the story of the Doubting Apostle. Discover why Thomas wasn't the only disciple to struggle with doubt and how focusing on Jesus can help transform our uncertainty into faith. Tune in to this encouraging message to learn how to overcome doubt and experience God's power in your daily life today. Share this episode with a friend and connect with us online at ottawachurch.ca!


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Join us for this special "best of" episode of the Live Calvary Church podcast as we continue our series Living with Labels. In this message titled "Sons of Thunder," we explore the powerful meaning behind Jesus renaming James and John, looking past perceived flaws to discover the extraordinary potential God sees in ordinary people. Discover how Christ renames believers with a new identity and purpose, calling us to live out the faith He has in us. Tune in today at ottawachurch.ca and share this encouraging word with a friend!

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Discover how Jesus transforms unlikely figures like Matthew the tax collector and Simon the zealot into a unified community in this message from Calvary Church's "Living with Labels" series. Drawing on the analogy of sodium and chlorine coming together to form essential table salt, this episode explores how Christ changes us from being hazardous to becoming the salt of the earth. Tune in to be encouraged, inspired, and challenged to love one another just as He loved us. Don't forget to share this episode with a friend and connect with us online at ottawachurch.ca!

Welcome to the Live Calvary Church podcast! In this archived "best of" episode, we kick off our new series, Living with Labels, by looking at the transformation of Matthew the tax collector. Discover how Jesus chooses and redeems the outcasts of society, proving that whatever He touches, He changes. Join us as we learn to embrace our own stories and see the incredible value God places on every life.

Welcome to part five of our series, The Beast That Lies Within, where we conclude our deep dive into the hidden monsters lurking in the human heart. In this episode, we unpack the final beast—jealousy—and examine how misplaced desires and unmet expectations fuel conflicts in our daily relationships. Discover why looking to others to satisfy our unquenchable thirst only leads to frustration, and learn how to bring our deepest longings to God instead. Be sure to subscribe, share this message with a friend, and visit ottawachurch.ca to connect with our Calvary family!

In today's episode of the Live: Calvary Church podcast, Pastor Jeremy Hanscom continues our series The Beast That Lies Within by confronting the subtle and often hidden nature of greed. Drawing from the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12, we explore how fear fuels our desire to hoard possessions and mistakenly equate our stuff with our security. Ultimately, this message reminds us that we are not the owners of our resources, but merely managers. Listen in as we discover how embracing a lifestyle of generosity can break the grip of greed and transform our hearts.

In this "Best of" episode, discover how to break free from the destructive cycle of anger and resentment. In this insightful episode from Live Calvary Church. In this message, Pastor Jeremy Hanscom explores the root cause of anger, explaining how harboring a "debtor mindset" can paralyze our hearts and lives. Learn the biblical steps to overcome this emotional monster through the life-changing power of forgiveness. Tune in today to discover how canceling past debts can heal your spirit and restore your peace.

Hey everyone, and welcome back to this "best of" episode of the Calvary Church Live podcast! Today, we're diving back into our series The Beast that Lies Within to talk about a monster we all know too well: guilt. It turns out that just secretly apologizing to God is a bit like taking a Tylenol for the soul—it might take the edge off, but it doesn't break the cycle of our mistakes. To truly kick out the problem of our hearts, we’ve got to step into the light, own up to our actions, and do the hard...

In this "Best of" episode from Calvary Church Live, we kick off a powerful series titled "The Beast That Lies Within," which challenges us to look past behavioral management and examine the true spiritual state of our hearts. While society teaches us to modify our external actions, Jesus reminds us in Matthew 15 that our words, deeds, and sudden behavioral "slippage" are actually direct symptoms of internal heart issues. Using illustrations ranging from physical heart disease to an apple tree, the message exposes how undetected emotional and spiritual wounds throw off our natural rhythm and cause us to hurt...

In this "best of" archived episode of the Live Calvary Church podcast, Pastor Hanscom addresses the challenge of living in a negative world and how negativity can sneak into our spirits and steal our joy. By learning to delight in and meditate on the law of the Lord day and night, believers can protect their minds, cultivate a positive spirit, and securely pursue God's promises.

Welcome to this "best of" episode of the Calvary Church live podcast with Jeremy Hanscom. In this archived message, we dive into the powerful Old Testament story of the prophets Elijah and Elisha. While other followers chose to keep their distance, Elisha refused to settle for a second-rate faith and boldly pursued a double portion of God’s spirit. His journey challenges us to step out of our comfort zones, overcome our fear of failure, and stop settling for just getting by in our spiritual lives. Tune in to discover how opening your heart to a deeper commitment can unlock ex...

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode in a new series “Best of: Putting Family First.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover the profound impact that these virtues can have on our personal growth, relationships, and the world around us.

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The Power of a Changed Life

In this episode of the Calvary Church live podcast, host Pastor Hanscom concludes the series on building a ready defense for your faith by exploring the ultimate testimony: a transformed life. Being a true Christian isn't about rigid religious activity, but rather an internal shift where the Holy Spirit produces fruits like love, peace, and self-control. True faith moves beyond treating Jesus as a mere moral example and accepts Him as a Savior who empowers us to overcome the flesh and walk in grace. Listen in to discover how we are healed...

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode of "Best of: When the Spirit Prays.” Let's explore together and discover the profound impact these virtues can have on our personal growth, relationships, and the world around us.
 
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In this episode of the A Ready Defense series, Pastor Jeremy Hanscom explores how a transformed life serves as the most powerful evidence for the reality of a living God. Drawing from the story of "Doubting Thomas," the message highlights that people today are seeking hard evidence of faith found in the character and actions of believers rather than just in books. Pastor Hanscom shares personal stories and scriptural insights to explain that while salvation is a gift, we carry a daily responsibility to let the "new man" in Christ lead our attitudes and decisions. Discover how the Resurrection isn't...

In this episode of our Ready Defense series, we explore the historical reliability and divine origins of the Bible, addressing common cultural objections and questions regarding its credibility. From the painstaking preservation seen in the Dead Sea Scrolls to the remarkable unity of 40 different authors writing across 1,500 years, the evidence points toward a master architect behind the text. Discover how the Word of God remains an active, living "owner's manual" for life that stands firm even as empires crumble.

This week on the Live: Calvary Church podcast, we explore the dramatic conversion of Saul on the road to Damascus and discover how a life defined by religious zeal and persecution was transformed into one of the most powerful ministries in history. This study dives deep into the identity of Paul, the significance of his dual names, and the powerful truth that whatever Jesus touches, He changes. Join us as we learn how the Holy Spirit "kicks against the goads" to soften our hearts and lead us toward a new covenant of grace.K

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Welcome to a special "Best Of" episode of the Calvary Church live podcast with Pastor Hanscom, where we dive into the explosive "dunamis" power available to every believer. Drawing from Ephesians 1:19-20, we explore how understanding God’s incredible might transforms our faith from a dull ritual into a life of expectation and purpose. Just as the early church used prayer to unlock divine strength, we are reminded that God isn’t an "add-on" but the very source of our victory. Visit OttawaChurch.ca to get connected. 

In this episode of Live: Calvary Church, we investigate The Ready Defense. Pastor Hanscom explores the scientific and scriptural evidence for the existence of God. By examining the "fine-tuning" of the cosmos and the staggering mathematical odds of our universe’s origin, we see how modern physics increasingly points toward a Super-Intellect. From the Earth's precise balance to the ancient descriptions in Psalms, the evidence suggests that creation is a masterpiece of divine craftsmanship rather than a cosmic accident. Join us as we strengthen our faith and prepare to answer the ultimate question: Does God exist?

In this study, Pastor Hanscom explores the call for Christians to move beyond inherited beliefs and develop a personal, well-reasoned "ready defense" for their faith. Drawing from 1 Peter 3:15, the message focuses on how to engage a diverse, modern culture with the hope of the Gospel through both intellectual preparation and lived experience.

"Worship is giving your mind's attention, your heart's affection, and your life's ambitions fully to the Lord. It's knowing God and making Him known through words and actions."
— Jeremy Hanscom

Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 3:15

In this week's Live: Calvary Church episode, we are talking about how Spiritual warfare is not a plot point from a sci-fi movie—it is a daily reality for every believer. But as Pastor Hanscom explains in this "Best Of" archive message, God hasn't left us defenseless. We have been fully equipped to stand our ground. Drawing from Ephesians 6:10–18, this episode breaks down the Roman soldier’s gear to reveal the practical spiritual tools available to us today.

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Are you stuck in a "slimy pit" or feeling the frustration of a "microwave society" that hates to wait? In this study of Psalm 40, Pastor Hanscom explores the shift from sinking in the mire to standing on the Rock.
Highlights:Active Waiting: Why the hardest part of the journey is actually where God does His best work in us.From Mire to Choir: How David’s rescue transformed his personal pain into a public "new song" of praise.The Heart of Worship: A reminder that God doesn't want religious ri...

In this week's episode, Pastor Jeremy Hanscom delves into Psalms 40, exploring the idea of waiting and the importance of trusting in God. We delve into the concept of waiting, the significance of being rescued, and the blessing of trusting in the Lord. Additionally, we discuss the impact of sincere worship and the importance of proclaiming and remembering God's goodness. The key message is to focus on God's works and sing praises, irrespective of our circumstances. Let's trust in God's plan and remain hopeful while waiting. Join us in spreading this message and being part of what God is doing at...

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode in "Best of: It is Well.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover the profound impact that these virtues can have on our personal growth, relationships, and the world around us.
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Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode in "Meditating on Psalm 96.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover the profound impact that these virtues can have on our personal growth, relationships, and the world around us.

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode in "Meditating on Psalm 96.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover the profound impact that these virtues can have on our personal growth, relationships, and the world around us.

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode in "Meditating on Psalm 27.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover the profound impact that these virtues can have on our personal growth, relationships, and the world around us.

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode “Blinded by Despair.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover the profound impact that these virtues can have on our personal growth, relationships, and the world around us.

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode “Blinded by Bitterness.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover the profound impact that these virtues can have on our personal growth, relationships, and the world around us.

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode in "Meditating on Psalm 27.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover the profound impact that these virtues can have on our personal growth, relationships, and the world around us.

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode in "Meditating on Psalm 19.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover the profound impact that these virtues can have on our personal growth, relationships, and the world around us.

In this week's episode, Pastor Hanscom continues his series on meditating on the Psalms with an in-depth look at the well-known Psalm 23. He shares personal stories and reflections on how meditating on God's word can provide profound spiritual growth and balance. Pastor Hanscom emphasizes the importance of seeing God as our personal shepherd who guides, provides, and protects us. He discusses the shepherd's role in leading sheep to green pastures and still waters, likening it to God's guidance in our lives. The message encourages listeners to trust in God's promises and to find rest and restoration in their faith.

In this week's episode, Pastor Hanscom continues his series on meditating on the Psalms with an in-depth look at the well-known Psalm 23. He shares personal stories and reflections on how meditating on God's word can provide profound spiritual growth and balance. Pastor Hanscom emphasizes the importance of seeing God as our personal shepherd who guides, provides, and protects us. He discusses the shepherd's role in leading sheep to green pastures and still waters, likening it to God's guidance in our lives. The message encourages listeners to trust in God's promises and to find rest and restoration in their faith.

Join Pastor Hanscom and the Calvary family in an exciting episode of Mediating on Psalms exploring the profound teachings of the Psalms! This episode dives deep into Psalm 19, hailed by C.S. Lewis as "the greatest poem in the Bible." Pastor Hanscom reflects on the awe-inspiring ways in which God reveals Himself through nature—showing His creative power, presence, and provision—and guides us toward discovering the beauty and depth of our relationship with Him. This episode promises to inspire and encourage your spiritual journey.

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode, "Best of: The Starting of Miracles.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover the profound impact that these virtues can have on our personal growth, relationships, and the world around us.