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The HighDive
The HighDive is a weekly podcast from Calvary Baptist Church where we will jump off the HighDive into the deep end of a topic we didn't have enough time to cover in Sunday's sermon.
Episodes
The HighDiveEp. 26 | In The Beginning | God Walks With Adam
Why do we hide from God when we need Him most? In this episode, Ricky and Alan continue their study of Genesis 3, exploring Adam and Eve’s response when they…
The HighDiveEp. 25 | In The Beginning | You Will Surely Die
What really happened when Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden? In this episode, Ricky and Alan begin exploring Genesis 3, discussing the fall of…
The HighDiveEp. 24 | In The Beginning | God’s Design for Marriage and Becoming One
What does the Garden of Eden teach us about marriage, relationships, and God’s plan to bless the world? In this episode, Ricky and Alan continue exploring…
The HighDiveEp. 23 | In The Beginning | Where Heaven Meets Earth
What was the Garden of Eden really designed to be? In this episode, Ricky and Alan explore Genesis 2 and the idea of Eden as the first sanctuary—a place where…
The HighDiveEp. 22 | In The Beginning | Created From Dust, Sustained by God
What does it mean that God formed humanity from dust and breathed the breath of life into us? In this episode, Ricky and Alan take a deeper dive into Genesis 2…
The HighDiveEp. 21 | In The Beginning | A Biblical Framework for Relationships
In this episode, Ricky and Philip explore one of the most important truths from Genesis 2: “It is not good for man to be alone.” In a culture where technology…
The HighDiveEp. 20 | In The Beginning | How Old Is the Earth?
How old is the earth, and what does Genesis 1 actually teach about creation? In this episode, Ricky and Alan tackle one of the most debated questions…
The HighDiveEp. 19 | In The Beginning | Made in His Image: Understanding Our Identity
What does it really mean to be made in the image of God? In this episode, Ricky and Alan continue their journey through Genesis 1, exploring the significance…
The HighDiveEp. 18 | In The Beginning | Working From Rest, Not Working for Rest
What if Genesis 1 is teaching us more than how God created the world? In this episode, Ricky and Alan explore the biblical rhythms of work, rest, Sabbath…
The HighDiveEp. 17 | In The Beginning | Light, Dragons, and the Art of Biblical Meditation
What do light before the sun, dragons, dinosaurs, and ancient Hebrew literature have in common? In this episode, Ricky and Alan continue their conversation…
The HighDiveEp. 16 | In The Beginning | Why Genesis Matters
Why does Genesis 1–11 matter so much for understanding the rest of the Bible? In this episode, Pastors Ricky Smith and Alan Smith explore why the opening…
The HighDiveEp. 15 | Finding Lasting Security in Christ
In this episode, Pastor Ricky Smith explores the powerful truths of Psalm 118 and what it means to build your life on Jesus Christ, the Cornerstone. In a world…
The HighDiveEp. 14 | Living Like Jesus Is Really Lord
After exploring Psalm 110 on Sunday, Pastor Ricky Smith dives deeper into what it means to live as though Jesus is truly Lord, King, and Priest. Why is Psalm…
The HighDiveEp. 13 | The Kind of Worship God Invites Us Into
What is true worship, and how can you experience lasting joy regardless of your circumstances? In this episode, Pastor Ricky Smith and Grae Cole dive deeper…
The HighDiveEp. 12 | How to Disciple Your Kids: Practical Tips for Parents
In today’s fast-paced world, many parents struggle with the challenge of effectively passing their faith and values to their children. The truth is, while many…
The HighDiveEp. 11 | Stories of Hope | Victory over Demons and Darkness
In this mini series, Stories of Hope, Ricky sits down with guests from different walks of life to have honest conversations about faith, hardship, and hope…
The HighDiveEp. 10 | Stories of Hope | Surviving Divorce and Suicidal Ideation
In this mini series, Stories of Hope, Ricky sits down with guests from different walks of life to have honest conversations about faith, hardship, and hope…
The HighDiveEp. 9 | Stories of Hope | Navigating Addiction
In this mini series, Stories of Hope, Ricky sits down with guests from different walks of life to have honest conversations about faith, hardship, and hope…
The HighDiveEp. 8 | Stories of Hope | Processing Worry
In this mini series, Stories of Hope, Ricky sits down with guests from different walks of life to have honest conversations about faith, hardship, and hope…
The HighDiveEp. 7 | Stories of Hope | Praying for an Answer
In this mini series, Stories of Hope, Ricky sits down with guests from different walks of life to have honest conversations about faith, hardship, and hope…
The HighDiveEp. 6 | Stories of Hope | Navigating Loss
In this mini series, Stories of Hope, Ricky sits down with guests from different walks of life to have honest conversations about faith, hardship, and hope…
The HighDiveEp. 5 | The Hardest Prayer to Pray
In this honest conversation, Pastor Ricky and Dr. Sam Thomas reflect on the longstanding partnership between Hopegivers International and Calvary and the power…
The HighDiveEp. 4 | Can I Trust My Bible? Part 4 | How to Choose a Bible Translation Without Losing Confidence in Scripture
Explore the debate over the ending of the Gospel of Mark and discover how it actually strengthens, rather than weakens, the reliability of Scripture. This…
The HighDiveEp. 3 | Can I Trust My Bible? Part 3 | Why I Still Trust My Bible: Confidence, Authority, and Preaching Scripture
Explore the debate over the ending of the Gospel of Mark and discover how it actually strengthens, rather than weakens, the reliability of Scripture. This…
The HighDiveEp. 2 | Can I Trust My Bible? Part 2 | How We Got the Bible: Manuscripts, Variants, and the Providence of God
Explore the debate over the ending of the Gospel of Mark and discover how it actually strengthens, rather than weakens, the reliability of Scripture. This…
The HighDiveEp. 1 | Can I Trust My Bible? Part 1 | Why Does My Bible Have a Note at Mark 16?
Explore the debate over the ending of the Gospel of Mark and discover how it actually strengthens, rather than weakens, the reliability of Scripture. This…