Behold Podcast

The purpose of the Behold podcast is to help as many people as possible hear, see, and follow Jesus by providing an arena to discuss cultural dilemmas through the lens of the gospel and land on the truths of God’s Word together. To submit questions, feedback, or suggestions, email [email protected]. A project of Arcade Church in Sacramento, CA. arcadechurch.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @arcadechurch

S5 E3: Baptism - A Strange Obedience 02/19/2025

S5 E3: Baptism - A Strange Obedience In this week's episode, Craig and Beth discuss the purpose of baptism and how believers should go about approaching this unconventional form of obedience. Last Episode: https://youtu.be/uV1S9t2ZX1I Watch more episodes: Send your questions to [email protected] Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @behold.podcast Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/35342525

S5 E2: Christians & Cannabis 02/12/2025

S5 E2: Christians & Cannabis In this week's episode, Craig and Beth explore Christian perspectives on cannabis use, examining biblical principles, cultural contexts, and varying theological interpretations. They discuss whether or not the use of cannabis aligns with Christian values of stewardship, self-control, and holistic well-being. Welcome to our new channel! https://www.youtube.com/@behold.podcast @behold.podcast Last Episode: https://youtu.be/5TRh3WZiZOg Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBJrLsRRcp_Xz2ZM-3ds32v_qzYeqirl Send your questions to [email protected] Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/35248160

S5 E1: How Churches Die 02/11/2025

S5 E1: How Churches Die In this week's episode, Craig and Beth discuss key points from the book Autopsy of a Deceased Church by Thom Rainer (2014). They talk about some of the telltale signs that a church may be dying and offer pointers for both church leaders and members to help develop a vibrant, healthy church. WELCOME TO OUR NEW CHANNEL! Last Episode: https://youtu.be/55c0wTwUsr4 Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBJrLsRRcp_Xz2ZM-3ds32v_qzYeqirl Send your questions to [email protected] Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/35240515

Sanctification 12/25/2024

Sanctification In this week's episode, Craig and Beth give a quick overview of the doctrine of sanctification. They provide 5 points on what it is and 5 points on what it means practically for us. Last Episode: https://youtu.be/imRo6zw3UzY Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBJrLsRRcp_Xz2ZM-3ds32v_qzYeqirl Send your questions to [email protected] Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/34571795

Reflecting on 2024 12/18/2024

Reflecting on 2024 In this week's episode, Craig and Beth reminisce about the past year of Behold episodes and talk about their favorite moments. Thank you for being a part of the Behold family! Last Episode: https://youtu.be/ZuVrEsH-oPg Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBJrLsRRcp_Xz2ZM-3ds32v_qzYeqirl Send your questions to [email protected] Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/34495820

Justification 12/11/2024

Justification In this week's episode, Craig and Beth give a quick overview of the doctrine of justification. They provide 5 points on what it is and 5 points on what it means practically for us. Last Episode: Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBJrLsRRcp_Xz2ZM-3ds32v_qzYeqirl Send your questions to [email protected] Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church #beholdpodcast #bible #christian #podcast #christianpodcast #parenting #parents #Theology #church #unionwithchrist #jesus #gospel #hope #religion #christianity #worship #conflict #leader #socialmedia #mentalhealth #Facebook #YouTube #bullying #counseling #thanksgiving #holidays #Christmas #thanksgivingpodcast #parade #runtofeedthehungry #Santa #SantaClaus #justification #sanctification #christianthanksgiving #holidays /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/34377135

Who is Santa? 12/04/2024

Who is Santa? In this week's episode, Craig and Beth reveal the true origin and identity of the famous Santa Claus and give some advice about how Christians should view him. Last Episode: https://youtu.be/nhE-vH8L44g Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBJrLsRRcp_Xz2ZM-3ds32v_qzYeqirl Send your questions to [email protected] Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/34275840

The Real Thanksgiving 11/27/2024

The Real Thanksgiving In this week's episode, Craig and Beth discuss the history of Thanksgiving and a little of what it means to believers. Happy Thanksgiving from the Behold Crew! Last Episode: https://youtu.be/nbJhd0bGOmM Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBJrLsRRcp_Xz2ZM-3ds32v_qzYeqirl Send your questions to [email protected] Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/34171790

Women's Ministry 11/13/2024

Women's Ministry In this week's episode, Craig Hardinger and his amazing wife and Director of Women's Ministry at Arcade Church, Debbie, discuss why women's ministry is so important in churches. Last Episode: https://youtu.be/AECQjvpdNR4 Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBJrLsRRcp_Xz2ZM-3ds32v_qzYeqirl Send your questions to [email protected] Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/33841612

A Peek at the Unseen Realm 11/06/2024

A Peek at the Unseen Realm In this week's episode, Craig Hardinger and special guest Cole Harper discuss the often overlooked aspects of the unseen realm. They go beyond the typical mention of angels and demons, and dive into the heavenly dimensions. Last Episode: Watch more episodes: Send your questions to Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/33812672

Why Should I Vote? 10/30/2024

Why Should I Vote? In this week's episode, Craig Hardinger and Beth Whitney host a special guest, Dan Dunmoyer. Dan's expertise and experience in politics is the perfect resource for learning the how and why of voting as a Christian. Last Episode: Watch more episodes: Send your questions to Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/33676327

The Importance of Biblical Counseling 10/16/2024

The Importance of Biblical Counseling In this week's episode, Craig Hardinger and Beth Whitney discuss biblical counseling, why Arcade Church believes it is important, and its benefits for people's walk with God. Last week's Episode: Watch more episodes: Send your questions to Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/33475392

What is Biblical Counseling? 10/09/2024

What is Biblical Counseling? In this week's episode, Craig Hardinger and Beth Whitney discuss biblical counseling, why Arcade Church believes it is important, and its benefits for people's walk with God. Last week's Episode: https://youtu.be/hGeMg9p_8sg Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBJrLsRRcp_Xz2ZM-3ds32v_qzYeqirl Send your questions to [email protected] Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/33395897

Salvation and Theology 10/02/2024

Salvation and Theology In this week's episode, Craig Hardinger and Beth Whitney dive into the controversial topic of Calvinism, and how it relates to salvation and the way believers are meant to approach their walks with God. They provide some clarity on some of the major points of reformed theology. Last weeks Episode: Watch more episodes: Send your questions to Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/33282202

How Do Churches Choose Worship Music 09/25/2024

How Do Churches Choose Worship Music In this week's episode, Craig Hardinger and Beth Whitney speak to Arcade Church's Creative Arts Pastor, Chris Vaughan about the selection process in choosing music for the time of corporate worship. Is it personal preference or is it deeper than that? Find out by listening to this weeks episode of Behold. Last weeks Episode: Watch more episodes: Send your questions to Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/33205542

What Jesus has done for us (A Theology Conversation) 09/11/2024

What Jesus has done for us (A Theology Conversation) In this week's episode, Craig Hardinger and Beth Whitney talk about theology, the Union with Christ, A book they both spent time reading, and what Jesus has done for us. You are not going to want to miss out on this episode. Previous Episodes on the Anxious Generation: First Episode: https://youtu.be/4QbWP-6RNhY Second Episode: Last weeks Episode: https://youtu.be/Mmj7xZvYOvo Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBJrLsRRcp_Xz2ZM-3ds32v_qzYeqirl Send your questions to [email protected] Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/33008787

How to Navigate Smartphones with Teenagers 09/04/2024

How to Navigate Smartphones with Teenagers In this week's episode, Craig Hardinger and Beth Whitney talk to Nick Morlet (High School Pastor at Arcade Church) about how to navigate smartphone and teenagers, how to establish boundaries, and create consequences that will lead to them having more success within an unlimited access world. Previous Episodes on the Anxious Generation: First Episode: https://youtu.be/4QbWP-6RNhY Second Episode: Last weeks Episode: https://youtu.be/Mmj7xZvYOvo Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBJrLsRRcp_Xz2ZM-3ds32v_qzYeqirl Send your questions to [email protected] Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/32897757

What Version of the Bible Should I Read 08/28/2024

What Version of the Bible Should I Read In this week's episode, Craig Hardinger and Beth Whitney talk about Arcade Church switching from ESV to CSB bibles for the teachings, what really matters about which version of the Bible you choose to read from, and what contexts you may choose different versions. Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBJrLsRRcp_Xz2ZM-3ds32v_qzYeqirl Send your questions to [email protected] Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/32779032

The Global Church 08/21/2024

The Global Church In this week's episode, After going on a missions trip to Mexico Craig Hardinger and Beth Whitney talk about what the global church is and how it functions. Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBJrLsRRcp_Xz2ZM-3ds32v_qzYeqirl Send your questions to [email protected] Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/32664462

Abuse W/Suzzanne Bonn 08/14/2024

Abuse W/Suzzanne Bonn In this week's episode, Craig Hardinger and Beth Whitney revisit an old episode where they are joined by Suzzanne Bonn and discuss abuse from a Biblical perspective, signs to look for, resources for those in abusive situations, and how we can approach this subject through a gospel lens. Resources: Arcade Church Biblical Counseling https://www.arcadechurchonline.com/biblical-counseling My Sister's House http://www.my-sisters-house.org/ St. John's Red Door https://saintjohnsprogram.org/about/mission-history/ Come back next week for part 2 to learn more. Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBJrLsRRcp_Xz2ZM-3ds32v_qzYeqirl Send your questions to [email protected] Visit us at arcadechurch.com Follow us on social media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church Also find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5gwrtuJXbh6q7PHSF3ArJP?si=f8b39a490b7c41bd https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behold-podcast/id1613812285 /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/32566862

Unlikely Heroes and the Book of Judges w/Sandra Richter 08/07/2024

Unlikely Heroes and the Book of Judges w/Sandra Richter In this episode, Craig returns to the podcast after his sabbatical and joins Beth in chatting with special guest Sandra Richer about Deborah from the book of Judges and how God used her for his glory. Sandra has a PhD from Harvard University and is an expert in the Old Testament. She is releasing a book focusing on today's topic, so if you'd like to learn more about Deborah and the book of Judges, follow the link below to preorder. https://a.co/d/5GjsgEo Your thoughts matter to us! We eagerly await your questions, comments, suggestions, or feedback about this podcast. Please send our team an e-mail at [email protected] Check out our Catechism E-Book: https://arcade.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/821/responses/new Follow us on Social Media. Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: ⁠ @Arcade.Church ⁠ Facebook: Arcade Church Visit us at www.arcadechurch.com /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/32484862

Joining and Escaping a Cult W/Doria Wallentine 07/17/2024

Joining and Escaping a Cult W/Doria Wallentine In this episode, Beth and special guests Doria Wallentine talk about Doria's experience of joining a cult during college and how the small act of kindness from her mom doing Doria's Laundry helped her realize the control that the cult had over her life. We value your thoughts! If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or feedback about this podcast, we'd love to hear from you. Please send our team an e-mail at Check out our Catechism E-Book: Follow us on Social Media. Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: ⁠ @Arcade.Church ⁠ Facebook: Arcade Church Visit us at www.arcadechurch.com /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/32167902

Bringing Hope to Your Community W/Scott and Sarah Yetter 07/10/2024

Bringing Hope to Your Community W/Scott and Sarah Yetter In this episode, Beth and special guests Scott and Sarah Yetter talk about the Yetter's experience of beginning to serve at EV Free LA and how God has led them to bring hope to that community. EV Free LA's youth group sent a missions team to help serve Arcade Church during our Kid's Camp and this was filmed during that time. We value your thoughts! If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or feedback about this podcast, we'd love to hear from you. Please send our team an e-mail at Check out our Catechism E-Book: Follow us on Social Media. Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: ⁠ @Arcade.Church Facebook: Arcade Church Visit us at www.arcadechurch.com /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/32084532

What Does It Look Like To Be An Evangelist W/Joe Cruz 07/03/2024

What Does It Look Like To Be An Evangelist W/Joe Cruz In this episode, Beth and special guest Joe Cruz talk about Joe's journey from being far from God to becoming someone who cannot help themselves to share the gospel with anyone who is wiling to listen. We value your thoughts! If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or feedback about this podcast, we'd love to hear from you. Please send our team an e-mail at [email protected] Check out our Catechism E-Book: https://arcade.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/821/responses/new Follow us on Social Media. Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: ⁠ @Arcade.Church ⁠ Facebook: Arcade Church Visit us at www.arcadechurch.com /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/31986972

Feminism and Ministry W/Abbey Feely 07/02/2024

Feminism and Ministry W/Abbey Feely In this episode, Beth and special guest Abbey Feely talk about what is biblical feminism and how women have served in a biblical context throughout history. We value your thoughts! If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or feedback about this podcast, we'd love to hear from you. Please send our team an e-mail at [email protected] Check out our Catechism E-Book: https://arcade.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/821/responses/new Follow us on Social Media. Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: ⁠ @Arcade.Church ⁠ Facebook: Arcade Church Visit us at www.arcadechurch.com /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/31986937

Christianity and Narcissism W/Josh Lane 06/19/2024

Christianity and Narcissism W/Josh Lane In this episode, Beth and special guest Josh Lane talk about Josh's doctoral dissertation on Narcissism and how it ties into the church sometimes. Join us as we hear some things you probably didn't know about narcissists and as we also debunk some myths about narcissism. We value your thoughts! If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or feedback about this podcast, we'd love to hear from you. Please send our team an e-mail at [email protected] Check out our Catechism E-Book: https://arcade.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/821/responses/new Follow us on Social Media. Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: ⁠ @Arcade.Church ⁠ Facebook: Arcade Church Visit us at www.arcadechurch.com /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/31815087

Thriving in the Church as a single person 06/12/2024

Thriving in the Church as a single person In this episode, Beth and special guest Leah Steward deep dive into what it is like to be a single adult in the Church, what are some things that you can do to support your single brothers and sisters in Christ, and what are somethings you might be doing that could be harming your relationship with them. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or feedback about this podcast. Please send our team an e-mail at Check out our Catechism E-Book: Follow us on Social Media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: ⁠ @Arcade.Church ⁠ Facebook: Arcade Church Visit us at /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/31703442

The Anxious Generation 06/05/2024

The Anxious Generation In this episode, Beth and Craig discuss how Social media is impacting Gen Z after having largely unfiltered and unsupervised access to it. This is a two part episode if you haven't seen the episode before this we highly suggest you watch the previous episode first. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or feedback about this podcast. Please send our team an e-mail at [email protected] Check out our Catechism E-Book: https://arcade.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/821/responses/new Follow us on Social Media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: ⁠ @Arcade.Church ⁠ Facebook: Arcade Church Visit us at www.arcadechurch.com If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or feedback about this podcast. Please send our team an e-mail at [email protected] Check out our Catechism E-Book: https://arcade.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/821/responses/new Follow us on Social Media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: Facebook: Arcade Church Visit us at www.arcadechurch.com /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/31606267

The Test Subject Generation | How Social Media Impacts Our Mental Health 05/29/2024

The Test Subject Generation | How Social Media Impacts Our Mental Health In this episode, Beth and Craig discuss how Social media is impacting Gen Z after having largely unfiltered and unsupervised access to it. This is a two part episode if you want to see them discuss what we should do next tune in next week on 6/5/2024 or just look our podcast on all platforms. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or feedback about this podcast. Please send our team an e-mail at [email protected] Check out our Catechism E-Book: https://arcade.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/821/responses/new Follow us on Social Media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: ⁠ @Arcade.Church ⁠ Facebook: Arcade Church Visit us at www.arcadechurch.com If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or feedback about this podcast. Please send our team an e-mail at [email protected] Check out our Catechism E-Book: https://arcade.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/821/responses/new Follow us on Social Media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: Facebook: Arcade Church Visit us at www.arcadechurch.com /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/31503962

You Are What You Eat (A Guide to Who We Are Listening to) 05/22/2024

You Are What You Eat (A Guide to Who We Are Listening to) In this episode, Beth and Craig discuss what podcasts they're listening to and how that is impacting them in their own lives and walk with God. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or feedback about this podcast. Please send our team an e-mail at [email protected] Check out our Catechism E-Book: https://arcade.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/821/responses/new Follow us on Social Media Instagram: @arcadechurch YouTube: Facebook: Arcade Church Visit us at www.arcadechurch.com /episode/index/show/765c226c-81b6-48d9-9a4e-41cbf2d43007/id/31390767

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