Preview of the Every Church Flourishing Podcast, Hosted by Chase Thompson - You Need a Team + Peanut Butter Soda?!
BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:
Release Date: 02/11/2026
Should Christians Celebrate Lent What is Lent? Is Lent Biblical?
BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:
Today's episode covers the history of Lent and explores whether Christians should celebrate it. John Piper, Charles Spurgeon, Tim Challies and others weigh in (via quotes) This will be more of a pop-history overview, and not a deep dive, but that should be sufficient for most who are curious about the origins of Lent, or are unfamiliar with its practice. First, and this is pretty important, Lent is NOT a mandated biblical practice, BUT in many ways it has roots in biblical practices, and many wings of the Christian church have been practicing Lent, or Lent-like observances...
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The Most Important Key to Church Health and Flourishing + Baptizing More People + The Most Disgusting Soda in History!
BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:
In this episode of the Every Church Flourishing Podcast by the Great Commission Association of California, hosts Pastor Christopher Cole and Dr. Chase Thompson interview the senior directors of the GCA, including Dr. Michael Stewart, Ms. Lannette Lozano and Dr. Se J. Won about topics ranging from prayer to mission fields, to prayer and great pastoral resources. Chase and Chris also taste test Lester's Fixins Ranch Dressing Soda and barely survive the experience. In terms of what makes a church healthy and flourishing, there’s no good answer to that question that doesn’t begin with...
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Preview of the Every Church Flourishing Podcast, Hosted by Chase Thompson - You Need a Team + Peanut Butter Soda?!
BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:
Hi everybody! Please check out my NEW podcast, Every Church Flourishing at or podfollow.com/ecf. Don't miss the earlier BeachCast.tv episode in THIS feed about Kid Rock Vs. Bad Bunny and Progressive vs. Conservative Christians. On this inaugural episode, hosts Dr. Chase Thompson and GCA Assistant Director Pastor Chris Cole discuss the importance of ministry TOGETHER, and interview the directors of the Great Commission Association of churches located in North/Central California. Rational Ministry Topics covered: Interview with the senior directors of the Great...
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A Tale of Two Half Time Shows: Are the Lyrics and Music of Bad Bunny OR Kid Rock Praiseworthy for Christians?
BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:
This episode is a weak attempt to steady the room when everything feels like it’s tilting into tribalism. With all the controversy on the two half-time shows, I decided to do some research on Kid Rock and Bad Bunny. What started as a simple effort to understand a controversy grew into a deep, data-driven investigation, over twenty pages of notes, because I don't just want to give another lame opinion, but to offer something more backed by evidence than that. How can believers of various stripes be so polarized that one group praises one half-time show while condemning the...
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InterestingPod Episode #1 - The Bolton Strid,
BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:
Search for "Interestingpod" on Apple Podcasts, or just go to to subscribe! BEACHcast podcast coming SOON - Stay tuned!
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BEACHcast Launch + the New InterestingPOD!
BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:
Features a preview of the Debut Single "Young Romilly Sinks" by Bolton 'band' The Bolton Bardeaters. Hi guys! It’s been about two years since I’ve launched a podcast, but I wanted to give you what I hope is exciting news. First, if you keep listening, you’re going to hear the trailer for a new podcast that launches this week called the InterestingPOD hosted by me. It’s the first podcast I’ve produced in almost two years, and I’m really excited about it. I’d tell you more, but if you’ll keep listening just a few minutes, the trailer will tell you everything you need to...
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Can Christians Be Depressed? Are Depressed People in the Bible?
BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:
The following podcast is from a school project that I am working on in pursuit of a doctoral degree in counseling. This will likely be a pilot episode of a future podcast that is planned to release sometime in the Fall of 2023, but potentially under a new name. Stay tuned, or write with questions or updates. Today we discuss whether or not Christians can be depressed and discover a whole slew of famous people - Christian and otherwise - who have struggled deeply with depression. We also discuss ways to wrestle with and overcome depressive episodes.
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Abortion and the Bible
BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:
Abortion: the most controversial issue in America. Though the Bible doesn't use the word "abortion," the Bible most certainly speaks to the topic. Does the Bible teach that the unborn are persons? Is there scientific or philosophical evidence that could indicate the unborn are persons? Today we look at abortion through the lens of the Bible.
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Mike Licona #2 - Why Bart Ehrman Lost His Faith + How To Share Your Faith in Various Situations.
BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:
In part two of our interview with Mike Licona, we discuss his seven hour debate with religion scholar and skeptic Dr. Bart Ehrman. What caused Ehrman to abandon his faith and become an aggressive critic of Christianity? Dr. Licona also shares how he discusses faith and the resurrection of Jesus with skeptics and strangers.
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Dr Mike Licona: Is it Rational For a Skeptic to Belive in the Resurrection?
BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:
Today we interview best-selling author Dr. Mike Licona - a Youtuber and college professor who specializes in the resurrection of Jesus. Dr. Licona went through a long period of doubt - while in seminary! - and came through the other side convinced that Jesus historically rose from the dead. How did that transformation happen? Dr. Licona also discusses his relationship with his mentor Dr. Gary Habermas, probably the foremost expert on the resurrection in the world.
info_outlineHi everybody! Please check out my NEW podcast, Every Church Flourishing at www.EveryChurchFlourishing.com or podfollow.com/ecf. Don't miss the earlier BeachCast.tv episode in THIS feed about Kid Rock Vs. Bad Bunny and Progressive vs. Conservative Christians.
On this inaugural episode, hosts Dr. Chase Thompson and GCA Assistant Director Pastor Chris Cole discuss the importance of ministry TOGETHER, and interview the directors of the Great Commission Association of churches located in North/Central California.
Rational Ministry Topics covered:
Interview with the senior directors of the Great Commission Association, including Dr. Mike Stewart, Dr. Se J. Won, Pastor Christopher Cole and School Superintendent Ms. Lanette Lazano.
A move of God at a local church in Salinas, California that took the pastor by surprise.
Free ProPresenter program called FreeShow: https://freeshow.app/features Review of FreeShow, a free alternative app to ProPresenter
Living in Indonesia and visiting Singapore for medical care as a missionary.
Great prayer resources
Crazy, Beyond The Pale. Topics covered:
Chupa Chups Bubble Gum Soda Tasted and Reviewed on a scale of 1 Spurgeon (gross!) to 5 Spurgeons (The Prince of Sodas!)
Medical Halitosis.
Keywords
church, ministry, community, Great Commission Association, COVID-19, church support, church leadership, podcast, church flourishing, relationships, Building Community in Ministry, Navigating Church Leadership Changes
Summary
In this episode of the Every Church Flourishing podcast, hosts Pastor Chris Cole and Dr. Chase Thompson discuss the importance of community in ministry, share personal experiences from recent church services, and explore the impact of COVID-19 on churches. They interview the senior directors of the Great Commission Association (GCA), highlighting the organization's role in supporting churches and fostering relationships among church leaders. The conversation emphasizes the value of collaboration and the need for churches to work together to flourish in their mission.
- Community is essential in ministry, as Jesus sent disciples two by two.
- The Great Commission Association is a diverse network of churches.
- Healthy churches adapted more quickly to COVID-19 challenges.
- Relationships in ministry foster support and collaboration.
- GCA provides resources and care for churches in need.
- Personal experiences in ministry can be deeply impactful.
- Humor can play a role in connecting with church members.
- Church attendance has significantly changed post-COVID.
- The importance of being on mission together cannot be overstated.
- Every church has the potential to flourish with the right support.
- Building Community in Ministry
- The Role of the Great Commission Association
- "We are a phone call away."
- "We are a family of churches."
- "We are a mission agency."