The LBC Podcast

In this episode, John sits down with David Rimestad to discuss manhood and masculinity. What does biblical masculinity look like? Is there such a thing as toxic masculinity? How could true masculinity change our churches for the better? Together, they will get to the bottom of these questions and more as they contemplate masculinity according to Christ

In this episode, John and Eric discuss church membership. If it's not explicitly stated in the Bible, how can we say it's biblical? What does it look like at LBC? Why does it really matter? You just might be surprised at what God has to say on the topic.

In this episode, John and Pastor Eric sit down to discuss the topic of predestination. What is it? Is it biblical? And if so, what does it mean for our lives today? Can we actually find comfort and assurance in the doctrine of predestination? Listen in for all this and more.

In this episode, John sits down with "Nate", an LBC-sent global worker ministering to an unreached people group in central Asia. Together, they discuss "Nate's" path to the field, what the work looks like, and what we all hope is to come. Listen in and find out how you can join in and support from Bakersfield.

In this episode, John and Pastor Eric sit down to have a friendly discussion on where we are in the book of Genesis and how it applies to our lives today. Listen in and be encouraged as they talk about the faith of Abraham and how it is an example for how we can live with confidence today regardless of our circumstances. 

In this Song Spotlight episode, John sits down with Ryan Pearsey and Natalie Appleton to do a deep dive on a new song we'll be singing, "All Sufficient Merit", by Bethany Bernard. Listen in as they walk through the song together in an effort to mine the rich truths inside. They'll discuss why they chose this song and how God has used it in their own lives.

In this second part of a two-part episode, John continues the conversation with Pastor Eric and Pastor Chris as they discuss how taking steps of faith and watching God move have personally impacted their spiritual lives. They discuss how it connects to the story of Abraham and how they believe God is calling LBC to take steps of faith. 

The cat's out of the bag! LBC is looking to move locations! In this special two-part episode, John sits down with Pastor Eric and Pastor Chris to hear firsthand the story of how God has moved all kinds of mountains to lead us where we are as a church today. 

In this episode, John sits down with Women's Ministry Coordinator, Rhonda Kolb. Together, they discuss the topic of keeping Christ in Christmas. They share the highlights and lowlights of their own experiences while encouraging everyone, young and old, to reacquaint themselves with the wonder of Jesus' incarnation. 

How do we grow in Christ? What is God's expectation for us? What is my responsibility in the process and what is God's responsibility? In this episode, John sits down with Pastor Andy Middlekauff to discuss all this and more. He even shares about a NEW opportunity happening at LBC!

Is the earth millions of years old or only thousands of years old? How does that answer affect our interpretation of the Bible? And is this debate a hill worth dying on? In this episode, John and Pastor Eric sit down with Ryan D'Cruz who is a geologist and former elder at LBC. Together, they discuss these questions and more to get to the bottom of what Young Earth and Old Earth Creationists share in common. 

Sometimes God closes doors. Sometimes we pray and He says "no". What does faithfulness look like when we find life not going the way we planned? How do we trust God in the midst of change and uncertainty or when He doesn't meet our expectations? In this episode, John sits down with David Rimestad to hear his testimony of finding God's goodness in the midst of profound and unexpected change.

Genesis is coming! Beginning later this Fall, we will be starting a new sermon series walking through the book of Genesis. On this episode, John sits down with Pastor Eric to hear his heart on why he chose the book of Genesis as our next sermon series, how we should read Genesis, and why the message of the book of Genesis has a profound impact on our understanding of the world today. 

Who or what is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do? What does LBC believe about the Holy Spirit and why does this topic tend to be so controversial? In this episode, John sits down with Pastor Eric to discuss all this and more.

In this episode, John sits down with Pastor Eric and Pastor Brian Murphy to discuss the topic of depression and the Christian. With all of the Bible's commands to rejoice, how is it possible to be a Christian and be depressed? What does depression look like from the Bible's perspective and how can we help those who suffer? We'll tackle all these questions and more in this first part of a two-part conversation.