Back to Basics is the radio and publishing ministry of Pastor Brian Brodersen of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. This ministry is designed to take people back to the basic principles for living found in the Word of God. It is our hope that through this ministry you will "grow in the grace and in the knowledge of our precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
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The CGN Podcast is the official podcast of the Calvary Global Network. Hosted by Nick Cady and Brian Brodersen, this podcast features discussions on gospel proclamation, disciple-making, and church planting. Guests include church leaders and theologians from Calvary Global Network, and friends of CGN from around the world.
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Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa is a church in Southern California. We are a Jesus formed community on mission. We invite you to listen in and gather with us each Sunday at 8:30 & 11 AM. For more information visit cccm.com.
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In this new series, Cheryl Brodersen interviews different women to discuss their lives, ministries, and testimonies of God's Living Grace.
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“Things That Matter,” features insightful conversations between Pastor Brian Brodersen and various guests from around the world on important topics in theology, ministry, current events and culture.
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The messages on this podcast are taken from the Joyful Life Bible Study at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa taught Cheryl Brodersen. The “Challenge” series include discussions with Angie Emma and Jasmine Alnutt, as well as other special guests. Cheryl is the wife of senior pastor Brian Brodersen. She is the youngest daughter of Pastor Chuck Smith, who led the Calvary Chapel movement in the 1970s. Cheryl leads the Joyful Life Women’s Ministry, and is an author of several books. Check out Cheryl's ot ...
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We interview and study famous financial billionaires, including Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio, and Howard Marks, and teach you what we learn and how you can apply their investment strategies in the stock market. We Study Billionaires is the largest stock investing podcast show in the world with 180,000,000+ downloads and is hosted by Stig Brodersen, Preston Pysh, William Green, Clay Finck, and Kyle Grieve. This podcast also includes the Richer Wiser Happier series hosted by best-selling author W ...
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A New Season: Brian Brodersen on His New Role and What’s Next for Him and CGN
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30:58Welcome to Season 6 of the CGN Podcast, where we bring you updates and conversations highlighting what God is doing through the Calvary Global Network (CGN). In this premiere episode, host Nick Cady sits down with Pastor Brian Brodersen, president and founder of CGN, to discuss significant changes in his life and ministry. Pastor Brian shares about…
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TIP715: Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke w/ Clay Finck
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1:04:10In this episode, Clay explores the book Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke, a guide to making better decisions under uncertainty. Drawing from her career as a professional poker player, Annie shares how to separate decision quality from outcomes and avoid the trap of “resulting.” Clay also discusses how our brains are wired for certainty, why embracing…
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Acts 19:1-20By Brian Brodersen
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Acts 19:1-20By Brian Brodersen
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BTC230: Bitcoin's Political Shift w/ Brian Estes and Perianne Boring (Bitcoin Podcast)
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1:07:04Perianne Boring and Brian Estes join the show to break down today’s most pressing crypto issues—from rising tariffs and DOJ coin audits to the White House Digital Asset Summit. They share insights on the evolving market structure, the future of stablecoin legislation, and how Washington is shaping the next phase of digital finance. Plus, a look at …
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Acts 18:1-6, 19-28By Brian Brodersen
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Acts 18:1-6, 19-28By Brian Brodersen
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TIP714: Bet Big, Bet Rarely: The Dhandho Investing Playbook w/ Kyle Grieve
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1:09:09On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve dives deep into Mohnish Pabrai’s The Dhandho Investor, unpacking its nine core principles through vivid case studies and personal reflections to help investors embrace simplicity, asymmetric bets, and the power of cloning proven ideas. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:34 - Why buying an existing busines…
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Acts 18:1-18By Brian Brodersen
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TIP713: Why Serial Acquirers Outperform w/ Niklas Sävås
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1:11:57On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Niklas Sävås to discuss the business model of serial acquirers. A serial acquirer is a company that grows primarily by repeatedly acquiring other businesses as a core part of its strategy. Over the past two decades, many serial acquirers have proven to be profitable investments in the stock market including Con…
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Acts 18:1-18By Brian Brodersen
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Acts 17:16-34By Brian Brodersen
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BTC229: Trump Tariffs, Market Chaos, Bitcoin Impact w/ James Lavish
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1:01:32 Wall Street veteran and macro expert, James Lavish, and Preston Pysh have a candid back and forth about the Trump tariffs and what the impact in game theory looks like moving forward. They also talk about how it's impacting fixed income, equities, and Bitcoin. Plus how the U.S. might navigate things from here and what's expected ahead. IN THIS EPI…
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Acts 17:16-34By Brian Brodersen
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Acts 17:1-15By Brian Brodersen
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TIP712: Advice for My Twenty-Year-Old Self w/ Stig Brodersen
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1:16:20In today's episode, Stig Brodersen shares 20 pieces of advice with his 20-year-old self. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:02 - Why the limits of your language are the limits of your world 06:35 - Why you need to leave your comfort zone 09:05 - Why you can grow from making yourself vulnerable 21:29 - Why you can have anything but not e…
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Acts 17:1-15By Brian Brodersen
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TIP711: Netflix, Ferrari, & Managing Market Volatility w/ Arif Karim
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1:26:59On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Arif Karim to discuss Netflix and Ferrari. Arif has studied both businesses for many years as a co-Portfolio Manager at Ensemble Capital and knows these companies as well as about anybody. Arif has been in the investment industry for over 25 years, and is currently working on transitioning to his new venture in…
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Acts 16:6-34By Brian Brodersen
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Season 6 Trailer: New Season Starts April 16, 2025
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1:00Now that Pastor Brian Brodersen has transitioned out of the Senior Pastor role at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, what does the future hold for him and for CGN? This season we will be talking about what's on the horizon for Calvary Global Network, as well as some projects that are currently in the works. Guests this season will include Alistair Begg,…
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Acts 16:6-34By Brian Brodersen
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BTC228: Saylor's Bitcoin Strategy w/ Preferred Stock w/ Jesse Myers (Bitcoin Podcast)
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1:03:04Jesse Myers breaks down MicroStrategy’s bold new move, the MSTR preferred stock, and shares big-picture views on Bitcoin, scarcity, and economic transformation. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:58 - What MicroStrategy’s new preferred stock offering means for investors. 04:34 - The implications of MSTR’s free cash flow and interest exp…
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Acts 15:36-16:6By Brian Brodersen
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Acts 15:36-16:6By Brian Brodersen
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Mark 3:7-35By Char Brodersen
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TIP710: Common Stocks and Common Sense w/ Kyle Grieve
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1:13:37On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve explores how common stocks, paired with contrarian thinking and an understanding of cycles, can generate strong returns. We’ll cover lessons Ed shares from his journey—like allowing for imprecise valuations and learning from disappointing investments. We’ll also look at the value of investing alongside great investor…
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Acts 15:1-35By Brian Brodersen
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TIP709: The Art of Long-Term Investing w/ François Rochon
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1:08:44On today’s episode, Clay is joined by François Rochon to discuss his long-term investing philosophy. François firmly believes that buying great businesses at fair prices is the key to success as a long-term investor. He also believes that trying to time the market is a fool’s errand and that stock price volatility is a gift to investors seeking to …
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Acts 15:1-35By Brian Brodersen
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Acts 13:1-4; 14:23-28By Brian Brodersen
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BTC227: Bitcoin, Taxes, and Smart Estate Planning w/ Jessy Gilger (Bitcoin Podcast)
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58:28From ETF debates to home heat mining, Jessy brings deep insights on navigating Bitcoin's evolution, securing your crypto, and building a future with sound strategy and security. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 13:24 - Whether Bitcoin can serve as a reliable retirement asset 22:41 - Practical steps for passing down Bitcoin to future gene…
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Acts 13:1-4; 14:23-28By Brian Brodersen
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Acts 13:1-5By Brian Brodersen
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Mark 2;23-3:6By Char Brodersen
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TIP708: Why Wall Street’s Playbook Is Broken w/ Harris Kupperman
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1:19:13On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats with Harris Kupperman about his investing strategy based around concentrated bets on macro and events. Harris has decades of market experience and shares his thoughts on why investors have so much difficulty navigating the markets. Harris Kupperman is Praetorian Capital Management LLC's founder and chief invest…
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Acts 13:1-5By Brian Brodersen
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TIP707: The Collapse of Long-Term Capital Management w/ Clay Finck
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1:20:48In this episode, Clay explores When Genius Failed by Roger Lowenstein, the gripping story of the rise and fall of Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM). Founded by Wall Street’s brightest minds, including Nobel Prize-winning economists, LTCM generated astronomical returns using complex mathematical models and extreme leverage—until a financial crisis…
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Acts 12By Brian Brodersen
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Acts 12By Brian Brodersen
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BTC226: Bitcoin Mastermind Discussion Q1 2025 (Bitcoin Podcast)
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1:17:18In this episode, Preston Pysh, Jeff Ross, American Hodl, and Joe Carlasare explore the implications of dollar weakness, overall liquidity, and the impact of Bitcoin bonds. They break down SBR, SAB 121, and recent legal updates, while also explaining the Supplemental Leverage Ratio (SLR). They also discuss whether tariffs are truly inflationary, MMT…
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Acts 11:19-30By Brian Brodersen
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Acts 11:19-30By Brian Brodersen
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Mark 2:23-3:6By Char Brodersen
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RWH055: The Inner Scorecard w/ Pico Iyer
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2:16:53In this episode, William Green welcomes back Pico Iyer, one of his all-time favorite guests. Pico is a famed author & speaker whose TED talks have been viewed about 12 million times. Here, he discusses his new book, “Aflame,” which explores how to find peace of mind, happiness & clarity amid extreme uncertainty & accelerating change. This episode i…
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Acts 11:19-26By Brian Brodersen
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TIP706: The Founder's Mindset w/ Cristiano Souza
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1:09:33On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Cristiano Souza to discuss his three primary criteria in identifying an excellent business. Cristiano Souza is the founder of Zeno Equity Partners, a firm he started in 2022 after spending 28 years at Dynamo. From 1994 through 2015, he was on the team that managed the Dynamo Cougar fund, which invested in high-…
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Acts 11:19-26By Brian Brodersen
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