Turn the Other Cheek... or Protect Your Family // Ep. 93

Turn the Other Cheek... or Protect Your Family // Ep. 93

When a pastor was recently involved in a physical altercation after allegedly facing threats against his family, Christians across the internet began asking the same question: What does the Bible actually say about self-defense?In this episode of the Castleview Baptist Podcast, Pastor Tate examines passages like “turn the other cheek,” “love your enemies,” and other often-quoted Scriptures to answer an important question: Is there a biblical difference between personal revenge and protecting those God has entrusted to your care?Join us as we look at the examples of Jesus, Stephen, Paul, and Nehemiah to understand how Christians should think about conflict, courage, forgiveness, and the responsibility to protect others through the lens of God’s Word.

Why Singing at Church Matters More Than You Think

Is the music service just a warm-up for the sermon? In this episode of the Castleview Baptist Podcast, Pastor Tate sits down with Pastor Christian Lewis to discuss why congregational singing is a vital part of worship, discipleship, and spiritual growth. Together, they explore why singing matters, how music helps us remember biblical truth, and why worship is something we participate in—not just observe. Whether you love singing or struggle to engage during worship, this conversation will help you come to church with a deeper appreciation for worship and a more engaged heart. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations that help you grow in your faith and get the most out of church. #CastleviewBaptist #ChurchWorship #ChristianPodcast #CongregationalSinging #ChurchLife

Meet the Newest Addition to Our Team: Children’s Pastor Brett Schon // Ep. 91

In this episode, Pastor Tate sits down with Brett to hear his story, learn about his passion for children’s ministry, and discuss what led him and his family to Castleview. Brett shares his heart for helping children grow in their faith, building strong partnerships with parents, and his vision for the future of our children’s ministry.https://www.castleviewbaptist.com/

The Legacy Question Most Christians Never Ask // Ep. 90

What kind of legacy are you leaving behind? In this episode, Pastor Tate reflects on this past Sunday’s sermon and the life of Abraham from the book of Genesis. Join the conversation as he explores what it means to live by faith, trust God’s promises, and invest in a legacy that points others to Him. https://www.castleviewbaptist.com/

Meet Our Summer Interns: Chris & Logan! // Ep. 89

This week’s podcast episode is a fun and encouraging one!Chris Holland and Logan Roy are our two summer interns and they'll be spending the summer serving, learning, growing, and jumping into ministry life here at Castleview — and I could not be more excited to have them with us.In this episode, you’ll get to hear a little of their story, where they are from, how God led them here for the summer, what they are excited to learn, and how they hope to grow while serving alongside our church.One of the things they talk about in the episode is why internships matter. Our goal is not just to get more hands on deck — though we are thankful for that too! Our real desire is to invest in the next generation of leaders. We want to pour into them the way others have poured into us.That is part of our mission: leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus.Not just children. Not just teenagers. Not just adults. But the next generation of servants, leaders, and ministry workers God is raising up.https://www.castleviewbaptist.com/