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Coastline Covenant Podcast

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Welcome to the Official Coastline Covenant Podcast! We'll post weekly conversations, devotions, and interviews that are all meant to grow and help shape you into a joyful, courageous follower of Jesus Christ
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The Story of God: Invited to Participate

Coastline Covenant PodcastMay 02, 2024

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The Story of God: Invited to Participate
May 02, 202453:21
The Story of God: Jesus as High Priest

The Story of God: Jesus as High Priest

Dr. Jeannine Hanger joins Hunter and Michael to talk about Jesus' role as high priest, what it means to work out our salvation, and the first movies we saw on dates with our spouses.

Apr 25, 202443:21
The Story of God: Kingdom of Priests

The Story of God: Kingdom of Priests

Hunter, Nikki, and Garrick talk about second chance stories, recap Garrick's sermon from this past weekend (which you can listen to here), and trace themes like priesthood and kingdom throughout the Story of the Bible. Stick around until the end for some great sharing and Garrick's attempt at a new catch phrase.

Apr 18, 202445:31
The Story of God: Creation

The Story of God: Creation

As we tell the Story of God in our next teaching series, we thought it'd be fun to spend time on the podcast diving into some of the recurring themes and tracing how they're mentioned throughout the Bible so that we can understand that God's story didn't just happen... it's still happening in our lives.

In this first week, Hunter and Garrick talk about John Grisham, Genesis 1:1-2:3, and how being creative is more than just a vocational call.

Apr 11, 202443:06
Easter 2024 Wrap-Up

Easter 2024 Wrap-Up

Hunter, Garrick, Nikki, and Richelle take some time to talk the highs and lows of Easter 2024: the pivoting, the amateur weather watching, the faithfulness of God, the passion of our Coastline Family... this Easter was unforgettable, so take some time to relive it with us.

We'll see you next year at SkyZone! (Hopefully)

Apr 04, 202449:59
Layers: Surrender
Mar 21, 202439:56
Layers: Fasting
Mar 13, 202440:50
Layers: Sitting in the Weeds
Mar 07, 202445:42
Layers: Honesty with God in Prayer
Feb 29, 202441:02
Layers: Spiritual Direction

Layers: Spiritual Direction

We're SO excited to bring you this conversation with Susan Johnson, the founder of South Bay Soul Care. We talk about what spiritual direction is, who it's for, and what you can expect should you choose to sign up...

... and you SHOULD choose to sign up because Coastline believes in spiritual direction so much that we're offering to pick up the tab for your first session. Want to know more? Listen to the full episode and then head to our website.

Feb 22, 202448:42
Podcast Primer: Layers
Feb 13, 202439:16
Daniel Hendrickson: "We're Saved into Family..."

Daniel Hendrickson: "We're Saved into Family..."

In our final episode of our Surviving the South Bay podcast series, I sat down with the Lead Pastor of Calvary Chapel Palos Verdes, Daniel Hendrickson. In a familiar location Daniel and I discuss his story, his journey to the South Bay, some of the strongholds he and I both see, and of course... the local's only Lightning Round!


Thanks to everyone who has participated and engaged with this series. It was a true joy to be able to bring you these conversations!

Feb 08, 202453:37
Mike Dsane: Fighting Back Against a "Security" Mindset

Mike Dsane: Fighting Back Against a "Security" Mindset

Loved this conversation with Mike Dsane from King's Harbor. We talk about how he came to South Bay several years ago, what his journey has been like as a pastor in a church like King's Harbor, his hope for church planting and a lot more! We recorded this in King Harbor's new studio, so if you're hearing a bit of room noise, that's why! Either way: I can't recommend this episode more!

Feb 01, 202434:57
Jason Cusick: “We Have to Do the Long Work of Building Community…”

Jason Cusick: “We Have to Do the Long Work of Building Community…”

Absolutely loved talking to Jason Cusick from Journey of Faith! We discuss his story, his methodology behind some of the ministry that Journey of Faith does, and his views on ‘being a normal person.’ Come for the Star Wars talk, stay for the Locals Only Lightning Round!

Jan 25, 202442:24
Brittany Park: The Good Life as Revival in the South Bay

Brittany Park: The Good Life as Revival in the South Bay

In the next episode of our Surviving the South Bay Series, I sat down with Brittany Park from Remembrance Community Church in Lomita, CA. We talk about our history together, her call to ministry, and how Jesus offers us the good life despite our efforts to try and define that for ourselves.

Jan 18, 202442:49
Bill MacPhee: "Whole Hearted Flourishing as Revival in the South Bay"

Bill MacPhee: "Whole Hearted Flourishing as Revival in the South Bay"

In our first conversation with different pastors from different churches in the South Bay, Hunter sits down with Bill MacPhee from the River Church. They discuss Bill's journey to the South Bay, his views on the unique strongholds and sins of the area, and wrap everything up with a rousing entry into the Locals Only Lightning Round.

Jan 11, 202435:13
Podcast Primer: Surviving the South Bay

Podcast Primer: Surviving the South Bay

Happy 2024, Coastline! We're excited to kick off the new year with a brand new teaching series: Surviving the South Bay. Over the next several weeks, we're going to take a look at some of the unique sins and strongholds that exist in our community and look for ways that we can root ourselves in the kingdom instead in our dominant culture. This will be challenging and stretching, but we think that it'll ultimately be great.

On this episode of the podcast, Hunter and Shawn talk about doomsday prepping, the unique nature of the South Bay, the intricacies of this teaching series, and introduce a new segment called the Locals Only Lightning Round!

Jan 04, 202446:17
2023: A Reflection

2023: A Reflection

Join all 6 of the full-time Coastline Staff members as they discuss the year that was: the highs, the lows, and all the pickle ball you could possibly handle.

Dec 28, 202351:42
All I Want for Christmas is You

All I Want for Christmas is You

Merry Christmas! As a gift, we've decided to give you one last episode of our Christmas Hymn conversation... but instead of a deep, theological, timeless song, we discuss Mariah Carey's 1994 stone cold classic "All I Want for Christmas is You."

Thanks for listening, Merry Christmas, and we'll see you next week and every single week after that!

Dec 25, 202320:40
What Child is This?

What Child is This?

Michael and Hunter finish up (maybe?) this year's Christmas Hymn series by talking to our friend JP Donelan. JP plays guitar at Coastline most weekends, and we discuss how he found us, what his role is on a Sunday, and his connection to T-Pain. The three guys then listen to some songs that some consider Christmas-y while others do not.

Then, they listen to "What Child is This?", a straight forward song that invites us to ask some big questions about Christmas and its implications for us in 2023. Thanks for listening, and Merry Christmas!

Dec 21, 202359:54
The First Noel

The First Noel

The Christmas songs continue with special guest Kristina Zorn! Hunter, Michael, and Kristina talk about morning radio stations, cold Christmas climate, and The First Noel. This is a conversation that has EVERYTHING, and we hope you enjoy!
Dec 14, 202358:11
Silent Night

Silent Night

Michael, Hunter, and Richelle talk about their Spotify Wrapped, "Silent Night", and how much theology they think Christmas songs actually need. We hope you enjoy the TWO versions of "Silent Night" in this episode.

Dec 07, 202346:57
Away in a Manger

Away in a Manger

Our annual Christmas Hymn series is BACK! But, before the hymn talk, Michael and Hunter talk about the Eras Worship night. Who came up with the idea? How'd it go?


Then, Hunter and Michael discuss Away in a Manger, a hymn with mystery and heresy. And get this... it was made for kids! Sound interesting? We thought it was!

Nov 30, 202351:36
Living Water: A Thanksgiving Devotional

Living Water: A Thanksgiving Devotional

What do you get when you cross Bruce Springsteen with John 7:37-38? A Thanksgiving Devotional, brought to you by Coastline Covenant Podcast.


(Note: There's a lot of copyrighted music in this episode, so if you're affiliated with Bruce Springsteen, the Chromatics, or any other artists used... please don't be mad!)

Nov 23, 202312:03
Christianese: Covenant

Christianese: Covenant

In the final episode of our Christianese series, Hunter, Shawn, and family theologian Andrew Faris take a look at the word covenant and how it is a helpful way to understand the story of Scripture as well as God's love for us. Also discussed: Chipotle, identity theft, and how much Hunter and Andrew hangout without Shawn.

Nov 16, 202356:27
Christianese: Asking Jesus into Your Heart

Christianese: Asking Jesus into Your Heart

On this episode of our Christianese series, Hunter and Dr. Jeannine Hanger discuss the idea of "asking Jesus into your heart." Where did it come from? How'd it go so popular? And most importantly... is there more to being saved than praying a prayer? Listen to this episode to find out!

Nov 09, 202337:16
Christianese: Quiet Time

Christianese: Quiet Time

In the next installment of our Christianese podcast series, Hunter, Michael, and Nikki discuss the idea of "quiet times." You know it as a time where you are quiet with the Lord... but is that all that it is? Is value to opening up the term to different times? Is there a beauty in experiencing God beyond just reading your Bible? Listen to this episode to find out!

Nov 02, 202348:29
Christianese: Fellowship

Christianese: Fellowship

We're excited to bring you a brand new series here on the podcast called Christianese, where we're taking a look at some "church-y" words we say all the time and diving into their origin and how they made their way into the church.


On this first episode, Garrick and Hunter talk about fellowship. Where did it come from? Why is it so important? What does Red Dawn have to do with it? Find out the answers to these questions and more!

Oct 26, 202342:38
100th Episode Extravaganza

100th Episode Extravaganza

All 6 Coastline staff members gather to reflect on the past 100 episodes of the Coastline Covenant Podcast. We look back, look forward, and play some fun games.

In all sincerity, thank you to all who have listened, shared, or interacted with the podcast. When we started this thing 102 episodes ago, we had no idea it'd get to where it is today. We're excited for the next 100! With overwhelming gratitude, we say THANK YOU FOR LISTENING... and, of course we'll see you next week and every single week after that.

Oct 19, 202349:49
The Announcement Before the 100th Episode

The Announcement Before the 100th Episode

Our 100th Episode comes out next week! Until then, drop a question here (on Spotify) or email hbabcock@coastline.family. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next week!

Oct 05, 202301:07
All Things Women's Ministry (with the Gals)

All Things Women's Ministry (with the Gals)

Hunter sits down with The Gals (Nikki Hernandez, Therese Manning, and Alicea Hernandez) to talk about all things Women's Ministry here at Coastline. The main idea: women, we see you! We want to create a space for you to be in friendship with other women. We want to see you at The Manning's House (20410 Reynolds Drive, Torrance CA 90503) for a night of fun and community.


ALSO, you're running out of time to send in questions for our 100th Episode! Send any and all questions to hbabcock@coastline.family by tomorrow to make sure they're read on the podcast!

Sep 28, 202338:17
Say Hello to Our New Hires!

Say Hello to Our New Hires!

Hunter sits down with Coastline's two newest hires, Michelle Stout and Kegan Mori to talk all things employment! Just kidding... kind of. Kegan and Michelle get grilled about what they love most about Coastline, how they got the jobs, and what they're looking forward to the most.


Remember! Our 100th Episode is coming soon. We're opening up the mailbag for any and all questions! Send them in to hbabcock@coastline.family!

Sep 21, 202331:20
Let's Talk About Baptism!

Let's Talk About Baptism!

Hunter, Shawn, and theo nerd Andrew Faris talk about BAPTISM! If you've had any questions or misconceptions about baptism, this episode is for you. The guys tackle immersion vs. sprinkling, infant baptism, water in the Bible, and tell stories about their own baptisms. This is such a great conversation: great depths and even greater laughter.


ALSO: our 100th episode is coming up! Send in questions for our Q+A Episode to hbabcock@coastline.family. Thanks!

Sep 14, 202356:14
Galatians: A Podcast Primer

Galatians: A Podcast Primer

Michael, Hunter, and Shawn talk all things Galatians! Beyond the theological themes and the hopes we have as we dive into this book, the three guys talk about what it means to be free, what worshiping freely looks like, and of course... Jimmy Buffett.

Sep 07, 202342:22
Coastline Membership 101

Coastline Membership 101

Hunter, Garrick, Nikki, and Shawn discuss church membership at Coastline! We're really excited for this season where we're asking you to officially join our family. Hear about why this is happening now, what this means for you, and how you can get involved!

Aug 31, 202335:37
Covenant Connection with Adam Edgerly

Covenant Connection with Adam Edgerly

This week we're wrapping up our quick series called "Covenant Connection" with a conversation with Adam Edgerly, who oversees Covenant World Relief and Development.


Hunter and Shawn talk with Adam about his role and his duties, his heart for missions work, the way that the social action goes hand-in-hand with the Gospel, and his hope for Covenant pastors around the world.

Aug 24, 202333:15
Covenant Connection with Tammy Swanson-Draheim

Covenant Connection with Tammy Swanson-Draheim

Welcome back! We're returning from hiatus with Tammy Swanson-Draheim, also known as the President of the Evangelical Covenant Denomination. Hunter and Garrick ask her about her pastoral heart, how she ended up as president, and one thing she wants to tell the local church!

Aug 17, 202334:14
We Will NOT See You Next Week...

We Will NOT See You Next Week...

... or for several weeks after that! With the crazy schedules in the Coastline offices, we're taking July and some of August off. We'll be back on August 17th with new episodes. See you then!

Jun 29, 202301:14
Blueprints: A Church that is Home

Blueprints: A Church that is Home

It's our last week in the Blueprints series, so Shawn and Hunter talk about how the entire series has led to this point: the church is a home. What does that mean? Is there hope for those who feel as if the church isn't their home? How can we make the church more "homey" to both those inside and out? The conversation ends with Shawn and Hunter evaluating the entire series, and how it's been unique from other vision series. #movethatbus!

Jun 22, 202344:10
Blueprints: A Church that Persists in Doing Good

Blueprints: A Church that Persists in Doing Good

Hunter and Garrick talk about Garrick's sermon from this past Sunday about persisting in doing good in relationship. It's a rich conversation, one you *think* you have heard about, but one that is framed in an incredibly practical way. We hope you enjoy it, and we hope you listen through the end as we've added the testimony shared by Drew and Kelcy Messick. It's worth listening to, even if you've heard it before!

Jun 15, 202354:25
Blueprints: Unity

Blueprints: Unity

Shawn, Hunter, and Garrick talk about the importance of unity at Coastline by unpacking Coastline's unique view on women in ministry. If you've had questions about the theological reasoning behind certain views as well as questions about Coastline's 'third way', then this is the podcast for you! We hope you enjoy it.

Jun 08, 202354:17
Blueprints: Mission Friends

Blueprints: Mission Friends

On this week's episode, Hunter, Garrick, and Nikki talk about Coastline's denomination: the Evangelical Covenant Church. We talk about our history with the covenant, what it means for each of us to be covenant, and little bit about what makes the ECC denomination unique. This is a really personal episode that helps to paint a picture of the history of Coastline, so if you've been with us for a while or wondered how we got to where we are, make sure you listen!

Jun 01, 202348:31
Blueprints: A Church that is Ordered

Blueprints: A Church that is Ordered

Hunter, Nikki, and Shawn talk about the most exciting thing possible: church polity! They discuss why the time was right for Coastline to draft some church structure, how the process went, and most importantly, why it matters to us. This is a great conversation that really helps show that the governance here at Coastline has been developed with love and family in mind. We hope you enjoy!

May 25, 202336:13
Blueprints: A Church that Prays

Blueprints: A Church that Prays

Hunter talks to Michael Barker and Tiffany Adams about prayer at Coastline. They discuss what a praying church looks like, discuss when prayer became real for them, and give helpful advice for some of our Coastline family who are apprehensive about going up and asking for prayer after a service. Big thanks to Tiffany for talking to us, and make sure you look for her trading cards!

May 18, 202353:32
Blueprints: A Podcast Primer

Blueprints: A Podcast Primer

We're excited to talk all things Blueprints, which is our new teaching series at Coastline where we're looking at the Bible's wisdom and guidance in building a church. Shawn, Garrick, and Hunter talk about why this matters now, what is to come in this series, and the hope that we all have for our Coastline family as we talk about things that we definitely need to hear as a congregation.

May 11, 202342:23
Jesus: Forever

Jesus: Forever

Buckle up! Hunter sits down with family theologian Andrew Faris to talk about Jesus forever. Like the conversations before, this one places Jesus in time and space, namely the eternal space. We ask and answer questions about the rapture, the book of Revelation, common terms you hear when talking about the end times, and of course... R.E.M and Wilco. This is a FEAST of a conversation and we really hope you enjoy it!

May 04, 202357:27
Jesus: Today

Jesus: Today

We're so excited to bring you the second conversation in our new series, Jesus: Yesterday, Today, and Forever. Hunter sits down with Dr. Jeannine Hanger to talk about some of the "I Am" statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John. These statements are Jesus talking to his followers in their today (when the Gospels were written) and our today (2023), so we not only talk historical context but also how these things matter to us now. There is so much good stuff in this episode, including the answer to the age old question: Who would in a fist fight between Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John.


We hope you enjoy it!

Apr 27, 202347:30
Jesus: Yesterday

Jesus: Yesterday

Welcome to a brand new series here on the Coastline Covenant Podcast! We're mirroring our teaching series Jesus: Yesterday, Today, and Forever by taking a look each of the "times" (yesterday, today, and forever) and trying to see Jesus within them in ways we maybe hadn't been able to before. This first episode is incredibly special, as we have Dr. Charlie Trimm on the podcast talking about Jesus yesterday, or in the Old Testament. To try and summarize this conversation would be impossible, but just know we cover everything from Lord of the Rings to Moses to the end times. If that doesn't sound exciting, I don't know what does!

Apr 20, 202338:15
"Thank You, Bye": An Easter Wrap-Up

"Thank You, Bye": An Easter Wrap-Up

It's all over! Lent, Holy Week, and Easter have come and gone! To keep up the tradition, all six Coastline staff discuss the process of getting to Easter, the day itself, volunteer wins, and Sweet Caroline.


But seriously - thank you to EVERYONE for helping make Easter a success!

Apr 13, 202351:29
Repent and Renew: Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and the Easter Lead-Up

Repent and Renew: Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and the Easter Lead-Up

Garrick, Hunter, Shawn, and Michael reflect on Lent at Coastline, talk about Palm Sunday, and share their excitement for Holy Week and all that's to come. We'll see you THIS SUNDAY AT 10 AM FOR EASTER AT VETERAN'S PARK!

Apr 04, 202339:08