Best CSAC Podcasts (2025)

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#4: School Board 101: Understanding Who’s Making Decisions with Elizabeth and Adolfo 25:40

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Who’s making the decisions that affect your child’s school? Join us as we sit down with school board members to understand their roles, responsibilities, and the impact they have on our schools—and why every family should pay attention.By Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)

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God wants us to trust in his promises (Hebrews 6:13-20) David Huynh 34:44

14h ago34:44

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God guarantees the believer’s hope with His unchanging character and Christ’s finished work

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God wants us to mature (Hebrews 5:11-6:12) David Huynh 46:45

20d ago46:45

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A warning that spiritual immaturity leaves us in danger of falling away.

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God offers rest in his Son (Hebrews 4:1-13) David Huynh 43:45

1M ago43:45

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God’s promised rest remains open to those who respond in faith and obedience

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#3 Managing Your Student Loans to Avoid Lifelong Burden with Ángel Rentería 26:39

1M ago26:39

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In this episode, Ángel Rentería from the Student Debt Crisis Center shares practical strategies for managing student debt before it spirals into a financial crisis. Drawing from his own experience as a borrower and his work in advocacy, Ángel explores how equitable policies and informed choices can protect students and families from the long-term i…

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Persisting in Faith (Hebrews 3:7-19) Robert Reside 20:55

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Faith is a journey that requires persistence to eternity.

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God’s Son is greater than Moses (Hebrews 3:1-6) David Huynh 28:25

1M ago28:25

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Jesus is greater than Moses, as a Son is greater than a servant.

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God sent Jesus to share in our humanity (Hebrews 2:5-18) David Huynh 29:04

2M ago29:04

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Jesus had to become human to save us and become a merciful and faithful high priest who helps His people.

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God expects us to listen to his Son (Hebrews 2:1-4) David Huynh 33:49

2M ago33:49

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Since God’s message through angels was binding, how much more God’s salvation in Jesus.

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#2 Making College Possible: FAFSA, the California Dream Act & Financial Aid with Israel Flores Beltran (CSAC) 30:36

2M ago30:36

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In this episode, we’re joined by Israel Flores Beltran, Strategic Outreach Coordinator at the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). A proud CSU Sacramento graduate and former undocumented student, Israel brings a powerful personal perspective to his work helping students and families navigate the path to higher education. We talk about the FAFS…

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God's Son is superior to angels (Hebrews 1:5-14) David Huynh 33:44

2M ago33:44

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The OT proves that Jesus is superior to angels, for the Son was appointed to rule but angels were created to serve.

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Psalms- A Guide to Engaging with God (Psalms 23 & 13) Robert Reside 21:54

3M ago21:54

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The Psalm provide a template to engage with God. In our engagement we affirm who God is and remind ourselves of his continuing faithfulness.

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Should the Sinner Respond to God? (Psalm 51) Stu White 34:11

3M ago34:11

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David exemplifies the right response to sin: a plea for mercy based on God’s compassion; a conviction God’s verdict is right; a desire to be restored and sustained; a contrition that is the bedrock to righteousness and acceptable sacrifice.

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#1 Family First: A Principal’s Guide to Stronger School Connection with Dr. Bilma Bermudez 14:09

3M ago14:09

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Welcome to Empower ED: A PIQE Podcast — where we explore the issues that matter most to families, schools, and communities. In our very first episode, we’re joined by Dr. Bilma Bermudez, proud principal of Topaz Elementary School in Fullerton, CA. With over 21 years of experience in education, Dr. Bermudez shares her insights on how schools and fam…

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The patience of the Lord (Isaiah 39) David Huynh 31:59

4M ago31:59

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The Babylonian exile is prophesied because of Hezekiah’s pride. The humility of Jesus draws people to himself.

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The extravagance of the Lord (Isaiah 38) David Huynh 33:26

4M ago33:26

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God’s answer to Hezekiel’s prayer is more than he asks (cf. Eph 3:20ff).

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A faith and a hope (Isaiah 37) Robert Reside 30:02

4M ago30:02

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Hezekiah's faith in God is vindicated. Jerusalem is saved. The bully is defeated. We too can trust God.

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Hezekiah and the Assyrians Threat (Isaiah 36) Robert Reside 24:55

4M ago24:55

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Hezekiah is faced with a history defining moment. Should he give in to the Assyrian bully or should he trust God to intervene and save his people.

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The Banquet of the Lord (Isaiah 25-27) David Huynh 34:52

4M ago34:52

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God is praised for his faithfulness in judging and saving, which is ultimately fulfilled on the cross of Christ.

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The Judgment of the Lord (Isaiah 24) David Huynh 32:29

5M ago32:29

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God’s righteous judgment on the whole earth is going to affect everyone. It’s going to be devasting. It will come a point in time when it’s too late to call out to God. So, now’s the time of salvation.

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The Peace of the Lord (Isaiah 19) David Huynh 34:01

5M ago34:01

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God’s judgment on Egypt will be extensive, but there will come a day when even the Egyptians will be sent a Saviour so that they can be God’s people along with Judah. This is a prophecy that looks forward to the fulfilment of the Abrahamic covenant through Jesus who draws all nations to himself.

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The City of the Lord (Isaiah 13-14) David Huynh 33:22

5M ago33:22

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Isaiah prophesies Babylon’s destruction, as representative of all cities/nations that oppose God and his kingdom. Only the kingdom that Jesus establishes will endure forever.

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Do you like talking about death? (1 Samuel 31) David Huynh 31:27

6M ago31:27

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Saul’s death was good news to God’s enemies, while Jesus’ death is good news to those who believe in him

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Will David return to God? (1 Samuel 30) David Huynh 34:43

6M ago34:43

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After David returns to God, he responds with outrageous generosity. When Jesus returned to God, he distributed his grace to his church (Eph 4:1ff).

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Have you put your trust in the faultless one? (1 Samuel 29) David Huynh 36:45

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Even though David wasn’t faultless, God saved him from himself. Jesus is faultless and saves us from ourselves.

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What do you do when you reach breaking point? (1 Samuel 27) David Huynh 28:48

7M ago28:48

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David reaches breaking point and gives way to fear. But when Jesus was sweating blood, he turned to God in prayer (Luke 22:44)

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God and Saul (1 Samuel 23) David Huynh 31:26

7M ago31:26

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David’s road to kingship was difficult but certain, as it was with Jesus who was betrayed and crucified.

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Will you give credit where credit is due? (1 Samuel 26) David Huynh 30:25

7M ago30:25

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David’s actions were so righteous and faithful that Saul couldn’t help himself but praise him. Jesus is righteous and faithful and deserves our praise.

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Will David take the shortcut to the throne? (1 Samuel 24) David Huynh 31:42

7M ago31:42

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David rightly refused to take a shortcut to kingship. Jesus likewise refused when tempted by Satan in the wilderness (Matt 4).

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The King and the Apostle Peter (John 21) David Huynh 38:18

7M ago38:18

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Jesus reinstates Peter who must lead by loving and feeding Jesus’ sheep.

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The King who was raised to life (John 20:1-18) David Huynh 28:22

8M ago28:22

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The resurrection of Jesus is a historically reliable fact.

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The death that fulfilled scripture (John 19:28-37) David Huynh 28:21

8M ago28:21

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Jesus’ death fulfilled scripture

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The King who prayed (John 17) David Huynh 33:13

8M ago33:13

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Jesus prayed a God glorifying and gospel-centered prayer for himself, his disciples and us.

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The King who is hated by the world (John 15.18-16:33) David Huynh 37:09

9M ago37:09

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Jesus was hated by the world, and warns his disciples that they will be too.

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The King who is the true vine (John 15.1-17) David Huynh 31:40

9M ago31:40

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Jesus is the true vine, and those who remain in him are fruitful in love.

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The King who promises the Holy Spirit (John 14.15-31) David Huynh 36:35

9M ago36:35

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Jesus will not leave his disciples as orphans, but will be with them by his Spirit.

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The King who comforts his disciples (John 14:1-14) David Huynh 27:52

9M ago27:52

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Jesus comforts his disciples with the certain hope of eternal life, certain path through Christ, and certain promise in him.

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The King who loves to the end (John 13) David Huynh 37:26

10M ago37:26

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Though God put all things under Jesus’ power, he used it to love his own to the end (sacrificial foot washing symbolic of sacrificial death to wash away/forgive our sins).

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The King who came to save the world (John 12:12-50) David Huynh 36:48

10M ago36:48

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Jesus’ hour has come for him to be glorified, that is, to die for his people.

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One gospel, many workers (Colossians 4:10-18) David Huynh 41:54

10M ago41:54

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Though there is only one gospel, there are many who do the work to see the gospel bear fruit and grow (cf. 1:6).

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A biblical view of training (1 Tim 4:6-8) Dan King 27:17

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"training" in the Bible is primarily training godly character, and secondarily training for ministry skills / for service of the body. We should all seek to be trained because we're all supposed to be serving. And that training can happen formally, informally, and by osmosis.

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The transforming power of the gospel (Colossians 4:7-9; Philemon 1-25) David Huynh 33:41

11M ago33:41

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Paul’s final greetings in Colossians coupled with his letter to Philemon reveal how the gospel transforms lives and relationships.

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Living as God’s People (Colossians 3:17-4:6) Robert Reside 21:15

11M ago21:15

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How should Christians relate to each other and others.

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A New People (Colossians 3:1-17) Robert Reside 19:47

11M ago19:47

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Living as God’s Children

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Jesus was more than a baby! (Luke 2:1-20) David Huynh 20:49

12M ago20:49

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Jesus was born to rule (Messiah) and save (Saviour).

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Challenges of being different (Colossians 2) Robert Reside 24:05

12M ago24:05

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Similar Challenges Daring to be different. Shutting out the external noise. Being different can be lonely and even dangerous. Seeking worldly validation. Accepting that Jesus alone is Lord. Paul’s Solutions Developing a God-centred perspective. Allowing Jesus to be Lord of their lives. Staying connected with the Christian community Growing in our u…

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Dealing with our fears (Colossians 1:1-14) Robert Reside 20:03

12M ago20:03

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Living in an uncertain world Dealing with our fears Adopting a God-centred perspective Jesus is bigger than any problem we face. Our faith is grounded in eternity security We have been rescued from powers of darkness We face the future with Jesus beside us.