Cheryl Brodersen

Women's Ministry

Cheryl married Brian Brodersen in 1980, and for many years, they ministered together at Calvary Chapel Vista, California. In 1996, the Brodersen family moved to London and planted Calvary Chapel Westminster. In 2000, at the request of Cheryl's father, Pastor Chuck Smith, Brian and Cheryl returned from the UK to California to have Brian transition into the pastorate of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Brian became the senior pastor of the church in October of 2013.


Cheryl currently oversees the Joyful Life women's Bible study at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. She also hosts a weekly podcast called “Women Worth Knowing,” highlighting women from all walks of life, past and present, and the lives they led for the Lord. Cheryl is also a frequent speaker at women’s retreats and conferences around the world. She has written several books with Harvest House Publishers. It is her joy and privilege to minister biblical truths to women of all ages.


Brian and Cheryl have four grown children and six grandchildren, including five grandsons and one granddaughter.

 

Recent Studies

22 Mar 2024
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The Fragrance of Worship
Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; and John 12:1-8

Being misunderstood hurts, and criticism is always destructive, especially when it comes from unexpected places, unexpected people, and in unexpected ways. As we continue...
1 Mar 2024
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Understanding in the House Mark
Mark 7:17-23; 9:28-29

In this message, Cheryl Brodersen expounded upon two situations where the disciples of Jesus were lacking understanding. In both of these cases, the disciples came to Jesus privately...
9 Feb 2024
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One Thing!
Luke 10:38-42

In this message, Cheryl Brodersen gave us a glimpse into the home of Martha and Mary as they welcomed Jesus in and sat at His feet. But soon Martha...
2 Feb 2024
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Make a Big Deal About Jesus!
Luke 7:36-50

In this message, Cheryl Brodersen showed us how Jesus used story to teach and minister in a way that could be received more readily and deeply grasped. Jesus was...
26 Jan 2024
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Jesus’ Unexpected Ways
Matthew 17:24-27

In this message, Cheryl Brodersen highlighted the story of Jesus providing the Temple taxes Peter needed in a very unexpected way—it was quite a fish story! Jesus came into...
19 Jan 2024
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Provoked to Faith: Matthew
Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30

In this message, Cheryl Brodersen highlighted the story of Jesus visiting the area of Tyre and Sidon where He met a certain Greek woman whose daughter was...
12 Jan 2024
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Taking Jesus to Others
Mark 5:21-43

In this message, Cheryl Brodersen unpacked the story of Jesus’s visit to Capernaum where He met a man named Jairus, a religious leader and father who was in a...
17 Nov 2023
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You Must Be Born Again!
John 3:1-21

In this message, Cheryl Brodersen invites us to observe the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee and teacher of the Jews. While noticing the power and presence of...