Real Faith for Real Life
In Real Faith for Real Life, hostsPastor Bill Whitt and Pastor Eric VanderWall take a look at the way faith intersects with everyday life. Real Faith for Real Life addresses issues head-on to help faith make sense by engaging with passages from the Bible and discussing how popular culture intersects the gospel. Bill and Eric discuss what it looks like to have an authentic faith story amid everyday life—by loving God, loving people, and making disciples.
Episodes
65 episodes
Vision 6 - How Can We Reach Our Neighbors?
In the final part of our series on mission and vision, Pastor Bill sits down with Connections Director Julie Beezhold to talk about community outreach. In the previous episode, we talked about who our neighbors are. In this episode, we talk abo...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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42:24
Vision 5 - Who Are Our Neighbors?
As we refreshed our church's mission and vision, it was critical that we learned about the intersection of our church's gifts and our community's needs. But who are our neighbors? To learn more about the people who live near us, we used a great...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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31:51
Vision 4 - Strength and Growth Areas
This season, we are talking about the health of our church. In this episode, Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric take a deep dive into data about the strength and growth areas of our congregation. Our vision consultant surveyed the congregation, called...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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43:04
Vision 3 - The Voice of the Congregation
As part of our Vision Refresh process, our consultant surveyed the congregation, called together various focus groups, and conducted a congregational meeting. We were very encouraged but the results, which depicted our church as thriving in alm...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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26:34
Vision 2 - Priorities for the Future
In part two of our series about the mission and vision of our church, we examine our priorities for the future and the next steps we are planning. Pastor Bill sits down to talk with Larry Doornbos, the consultant we used throughout the process,...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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37:36
Vision 1 - Our Church's Refreshed Sense of Mission and Vision
In the new season of Real Faith for Real Life, Pastor Bill will walk us through the newly refreshed mission and vision of Cascade Fellowship. We'll discover how the church discerned God's calling and how it is following the Lord's leading. We s...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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30:10
Sharing Jesus 5 - What Now?
If you've taken the step of starting a spiritual conversation with someone this holiday season, what comes next? If possible, it is great to keep the conversation goin, as you continue to develop your relationship. We have some practical tips o...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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15:35
Sharing Jesus 4 - Ask and Listen
Sharing your faith can be scary, but what if it all starts with listening well and developing a genuine friendship? In this episode, we talk about how important listening is in the process of sharing the gospel with people this holiday season.
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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15:26
Sharing Jesus 3 - Map Our Your Moment
This season, we're demystifying the process of sharing Jesus during the holidays with friends and family. If you want to have good spiritual conversations, it may be helpful to take some time and map out your moment. Consider what days and time...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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12:33
Sharing Jesus 2 - Pick Your Prompt
This season, we're giving you practical advice on how to share Jesus over the holidays. An important step is thinking about how you would start a spiritual conversation. In this episode, we talk about how questions can often be the best way to ...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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19:13
Sharing Jesus 1 - Make Your List and Check It Twice!
We all love giving and receiving meaningful gifts. This season, many of us want to give someone the gift of the gospel message, but we're not sure how to get started. In this five-episode mini-series, we'll demystify the process of starting spi...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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11:34
Questions 11 - How Were People Saved in the Old Testament?
In our season finale, we take on the most common questions you submitted -- How were people saved in the Old Testament? Pastor Bill interviews Old Testament Professor Wilson Cunha to answer this and related questions.
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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33:37
Questions 10 - How Do We Approach Different Views on Abortion?
As we continue with our series that seeks to answer your hardest questions, Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric address a very difficult issue on this episode. How do we approach different views on abortion? They outline legal, medical, logical, and bi...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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33:10
Questions 9 - How Can I Find Freedom by Trusting in God?
In this special episode, RaeAnne Porte shares her journey in finding freedom from eating disorders. She says she found freedom by trusting God rather than food or fitness. Only he can provide ultimate security, comfort, and meaning. Wherever yo...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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39:07
Questions 8 - How Should We Think About Events in the Middle East?
In this very special edition of the podcast, Pastor Bill interviews our missionary to Israel. He shares a bit about his calling and his perspective on current events.
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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24:38
Questions 7 - Why Do Christians Emphasize Certain Verses and Skim Over Others?
Why is it that Christians often strongly emphasize some verses while skimming over or skipping over others? Bill, Eric and JP have some ideas and practical examples in this week's episode. In addition, they engage with your feedback and see who...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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35:59
Questions 6 - How Do You Keep Going After Failure?
How can God judge us if we all sin? How do we know if our relationship with him is good enough to go to heaven? How do we keep going after failing? Bill, JP, and Eric address these important questions on this week's podcast!
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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24:04
Questions 5 - What Does the Bible Say About Saving and Investing?
In this episode, Bill, Eric, and JP take on your follow-up questions about swearing and suicide, as well as a new question about saving and investing.
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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28:35
Questions 4 - What Does the Bible Say About Politics?
Religion and politics are two of the most divisive issues today. What happens when you bring them together? Find out on this episode, as Bill, Eric, and JP tackle your toughest questions!
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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29:01
Questions 3 - Why Is Life Good Without God?
When we feel God's presence, how do we hang on to that and carry it with us through our everyday lives? Why does God let sinful Christians teach the Gospel when he knows we will mess it up? Why does life seem good and happy without God? Bill, E...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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34:28
Questions 2 - Swear Words, Anger, and Mental Health
In this episode, we take on your toughest questions about God, the Bible, and the Christian faith. What does the Bible say about swear words? How do we use our words to honor God? How do we express our anger, concerns, and doubts, to people and...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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30:22
Who Is the New Guy?
We kick off the fall season of our podcast by introducing you to one of our new hosts, JP Gaylord!
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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31:50
I Believe - Part 12 - The Lord's Supper
The Lord’s Supper is the sacrament God uses to assure of that we share in Christ's benefits. It is a visible reminder that Jesus' body and blood were given for us. Just as food and drink strengthen our bodies, God is at work in the sacrament of...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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42:54
I Believe - Part 11 - Baptism
Baptism is the sacrament God uses to incorporate us into his covenant family. Just as water washes dirt away from our body, so Jesus blood washes away our soul's impurities. This is beautifully communicated in the waters of baptism.
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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34:57
I Believe - Part 10 - The Lord's Prayer
God calls each of us to a life of gratitude, and a very important way we express our thanks to him is through prayer. For this reason, prayer is a vital part of our relationship with God. Jesus gave us a model prayer that can help us understand...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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55:56