C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ

In Episode 11 of Season 3 of "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", the team gets together to revisit a theme from Season 1, Episode 4, "Spiritual Warfare". We spend time reading and unpacking 1 Peter 4:12-19, focusing on Apostle Peter's opening statement, "Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you." Often, w...

In Episode 10 of Season 3 in "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", we have the pleasure of interviewing C.A.R. Co-Founder, Joshua King about the exciting establishment of the new 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit organization, C.A.R.s From Christ Foundation . C.A.R.s From Christ Foundation (CFCF) has grown out of the heart of our Co-Founders and Owners, Joshua & Abigail King, who have served regularly with...

In a special episode in our third season in "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", we have the pleasure of welcoming three new members of our team to the table, then move to main topic of the show: The business of restoring cars in general, and the difference between restoring show cars versus driver vehicles, in particular. The team begins by discussing the different motivations for being in the car re...

In Episode 8 of Season 3 in "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", I have the pleasure of sitting down with our Co-Founder, Co-Owner, & COO, Abigail King to discuss the importance of “Pursuing Excellence and Avoiding Pitfalls”. In the pursuit of excellence, our initial challenge is about providing a clear definition. What one person thinks is excellent, and what another thinks, can be diverse. So, i...

In Episode 7 of Season 3 in "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", we continue in our series covering “Christian Entrepreneurship”, covering the intersection between building a healthy brand with the importance of Christian humility. Often, the thought of branding and humility don’t mix, but cultivating integrity in a brand that puts humility in front is what a Christian company is called to. As Christi...

As we continue in Season 3 of "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", our team talks about an important symbol of boldness and fearlessness , which has inspired our company – that of the Buffalo (or American Bison). Throughout C.A.R.’s history, the buffalo has been an important symbol for us in how to face challenge and adversity, for buffaloes have a well-documented instinct to run directly into storms...

In our 5th Episode in Season 3 of "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", our team engages the topic of “Getting Wisdom in a Digital Age.” With knowledge more available now than ever, with the simple click of our mouse, or touch on our computer or phone, we can access as much information as we want, anywhere and anytime. But is this helpful, or harmful, when it comes to making us wise? In the first half...

In Episode 4 in Season 3 of "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", our team continues our “Core Values” series, building upon our initial talk of “Growth as a Mindset”, and moves ahead to the challenge, but importance, of “Resolving Conflict”. In relationships, whether at work or home, often, we find ourselves at odds and in conflict with others. So, how should we go about resolving this? Avoidance? Add...

In Episode 3 in Season 3 of "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", our team continues our “Faith at Work” discussion, building upon our initial talk about the opportunities and challenges of being a Christian employee, to a conversation on “Work as a Calling”. What makes a job different from a career tends to be a matter of longevity, but what makes a career distinct from a calling is more spiritual in...

In Episode 2 in Season 3 of "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", our team gathers to discuss the need for, and challenges faced, as it comes to “Having a Growth Mindset”. How do people truly grow? Is learning and knowledge enough? Why is growth so important as a person, and what holds us back from it? After discussing the importance between knowing truth and applying it, the group talks about how God...

In the kick-off to Season 3 of "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", our team gathers to discuss what it means to be a Christian at our jobs. What does “Faith at Work” entail? What are the challenges? What happens when we face adversity? And given that most of us are employed in the secular marketplace, how should we respond to persecution? Drawing from years of experience, which includes both challeng...

In Episode 15, our final Episode in Season 2, of "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", several team members gather to discuss and dialogue about the subject of “Generosity and Overflow”. While our culture teaches us ways to earn money, as well as techniques to save money, rarely are we trained in how to give money away and invest it beyond our personal gain. Interestingly, of all the subjects the Bible...

In Episode 14 (Season 2) of "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", members of our team discuss the subject of “Christian Entrepreneurship” focusing on the integration of commercial business and Christian ministry. This is the central vision of our company at Cross Automotive Royale (C.A.R.), which we like to style as a “businestry”. Historically, the norm for most organizations is an “either/or” approac...

In this special episode of "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", our team welcomes and features the women of C.A.R., engaging the subject, “Women Working in Male-Dominated Vocations”. Women working in historically male-oriented fields (such as ours, the automotive industry) typically have additional barriers to overcome and unique challenges to face. Each of our ladies share their story about how they...

In Episode 12 (Season 2) of "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", the team jumps into a core value of the company: Building vehicles with our children again. In a culture where not only apprenticeship, but even parenting has been set aside, neglected, and forgotten, the team talks about the importance of retrieving both the concept and practice of vocational apprenticeship and relational mentoring, wit...

In Episode 11 (Season 2) of "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", the team jumps into the exciting topic of building , asking the question, “What Does It Mean to Build Well?” From an early age, most of us think about what we will build in life – a family, a career, perhaps, even a legacy. Why is building such a vital part of what we’re called to do as humans? Additionally, how does building take shape...

Why is building unity so important for business and church, but at the same time, so challenging to realize? Often, we’re more familiar with disunity and dysfunction, and what some organizations and churches call unity, is actually a uniformity to one person’s ideas, or a subgroup’s values. Maybe this has been your experience. So, is building unity an achievable and worthwhile effort? Or should we...

In Episode 9 (Season 2) of "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", the team takes a break from our normal shop talk and spiritual conversations, for a fun discussion focused around answering the question, "What's Your Coolest Car Experience?" Team members begin by answering what separates a normal, functional car experience from a really cool one. You might be surprised by our answers! What makes a cool...

As Winter concludes and Spring arrives, how should we care for the vehicles entrusted to us? What’s the routine maintenance to engage, which can provide preventative care and prolong the life of our vehicle? After the cold season, we all want to enjoy the delights of the Spring and the fun of the Summer. So, as the temperature rises, our mileage does also. So, we'll need to invest in our vehicles,...

Why do so many in today's culture think of work "as a grind" and seek "a side hustle" (or two)? What's behind the desire to monetize hobbies, and to squeeze work into every waking hour of the day? In Episode 7 (Season 2) of "C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ", several of our team Leaders dive into the challenges presented by what has been termed "Hustle Culture". While work is intrinsically good, and...

Love and Marriage, Love and Marriage ... so the opening line goes in the famous song by Frank Sinatra. Our world is obsessed with love ... and romance! But it often leaves marriage out of the equation, even relegating it to a social construct of antiquity. But the Church, which upholds the institution of marriage, often fails to promote and cultivate a fully formed love, which embraces intimacy wi...

In Episode 5 of Season 2, the Founders discuss a very difficult topic, asking the question, “Why Suffering?” Why is there so much pain, tragedy, and ultimately, death in our world? Is this just the way life is, or is this not the way it was meant to be? The team discusses how the Christian Faith, which is centered on Jesus, unfolds before us in God’s Great Story of His good creation, our ugly sin,...

In Episode 4 of Season 2 of C.A.R.s, Coffee, & Christ, 'the guys' gather around to talk shop, particularly around choosing a good engine for your vehicle, as well as how and when we should challenge traditional thinking about engines. We also answer the all-important question, "When do we need more power?" The answer? Always! Then, in our typical fashion, we move our discussion to speak about...

In the 3rd Episode of Season 2, we dive into what Christians mean by the word, 'Salvation'. Often a confusing concept for both Christians and non-Christians alike, the team discusses how important it is to first understand the 'Story of Salvation' (the Bible), and the Savior in God's Story (Jesus Christ). By understanding these, we can better understand what salvation is about. Too often we enter...

In the 2nd Episode of Season 2, we discuss motorcycles, motorcycle culture, and how we can be a part of that community in a meaningful, yet Gospel-centered way. Several members of our team talk about good beginner bikes to purchase, the 'do's and don'ts' of how best to get started, and answer questions about when bikers should level up to bikes with higher CCs. The discussion then shifts to motorc...