The Eric Metaxas Show Pastor Jack Hibbs | Living Boldly in a Godless Age
Sep 8, 2025
Jack Hibbs, the founding pastor of Calvary Chapel, Chino Hills, shares insights from his book, 'Called to Take a Bold Stand'. He discusses the need for believers to act courageously in a secular world. Topics include the urgency of grassroots activism in response to societal threats like controversial immigration and education policies. Hibbs emphasizes the importance of faith and resilience, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, urging Christians to overcome fear and influence culture with boldness.
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Crisis Reveals Genuine Faith
- Jack Hibbs says crises like COVID clarify who truly follows Jesus versus nominal religion.
- He argues Christians already possess the Holy Spirit and thus 'have what it takes' to stand courageously.
Beach Reflection On Civic Change
- Jack recounts sitting on a California beach and reflects that everything wrong with California can be changed by voting.
- He uses the scene to press that Christians must choose courage and show up for public life.
Show Up And Rely On The Spirit
- Do show up to the battle of the culture instead of hiding; God will give the victory.
- Do not default to fear or assume you must fight in your own strength; rely on the Holy Spirit.
