CrossCurrent Podcasts

An hour of open phones and talk on the Flock license plate cameras. Not a fan, I explain my take but not all agree. Good conversation.

Washington DC celebrated Independence Day in a big way last weekend. Two states with two  very different  education directives and  new research on suicide  has  some very  soberin g findings.     Segment 1  –   July 4 th  Celebrations and Education News   Christian Post article on Maine school directive  

This episode is for the teachers, the homeschool parents, and anyone with a kid in a classroom of any kind. Billy Hutchinson, director of Colson Educators at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, joins the show to break down a simple but powerful idea: nothing about education is neutral. Every teacher, every textbook, and every campus culture is shaped by a worldview, whether anyone says so o...

It's easy to look to yourself or other people to meet your needs, but God wants you to experience the joy and freedom that come from trusting in his goodness. In this message, Pastor Rick continues to show how God is ready to provide for you when you're ready to surrender to him.

Gabe and Rebekah Lyons equip couples to fight for connection in their marriage and break unhealthy patterns of conflict. Listen in to find out how they shared and processed their origin stories to better understand their emotions and know each other more deeply. Receive a copy of "The Fight for Us" and an audio download of "Fighting for God's Best in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!...

If God is sovereign, why should we pray? Pastor John encourages us to seek God with confidence in his power and plan for our lives.

New Perspectives on Old Princeton, 1812-1929  (Routledge, 2024) focuses on Princeton Theological Seminary and the theologians who taught there from the time of its founding in 1812 to the time of its reorganization in 1929. It confronts the standard assessment of Old Princeton in the historiography of North American evangelicalism and sets out why a new paradigm is needed. The volume critically en...

Here at the Read-Aloud Revival, we’ve been asked more times than I can count to create virtue-based book lists. And I always say no. Today, our Creative Director (and my eldest daughter) Audrey is back with me to talk about why we don’t make lists of books that specifically set out to teach kids about kindness, honesty, or other virtues.  The reality is, all good books have a powerful capacity to...

Most businesses don't have a lead problem. They have a positioning problem. Kurt Luidhardt sits down with Nas Vou, founder of Do It Digital, to explore why LinkedIn remains one of the most overlooked growth channels for founders, consultants, recruiters, and service businesses. Instead of relying on paid ads or cold pitches, Nas shares a different approach built around visibility, relationships, a...

In an age when the foundations of freedom are being shaken around the world, this episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World asks a pivotal question: Can freedom last if we forget where it truly comes from? Far beyond politics or constitutions, is it possible to have real liberty apart from God? Catherine welcomes world-renowned author, philosopher, and social critic Os Guinness for a thought-provoki...

Theme: Ask, Seek, Knock As independent authors, we wear a lot of different hats. Writer, marketer, business owner, bookkeeper, book designer. It's easy to feel overwhelmed at times. And because we're Kingdom writers, we also face the obstacles the enemy throws at us.  God provided all the answers we need in His Word.  Let's look specifically at Matt. 7:7 NKJV, "Ask and it shall be given to you; se...

Send us Fan Mail You only get one chance to make a first impression, and your first chapter is making promises to readers whether you realize it or not. In this episode of the Christian Indie Writers Podcast, we're unpacking what separates a page-turning opening from one readers quietly abandon. From creating an emotional connection to building intrigue and setting expectations for the journey ahe...

How do we pass down a vibrant, lasting faith to the next generation in a world full of distractions? In this episode, Leslie sits down with Angie Tolpin to discuss the importance of the church in our family culture. This is a powerful conversation that is full of practical ideas from 2 very seasoned mamas. You don’t want to miss it.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Reclaiming the Local Church: W...

About a year ago I launched a new podcast and YouTube show called Author Update. It is primarily a news show but recently we covered a news story I wanted to share with you here on the Christian Publishing Show.  Pope Leo XIV recently published an encyclical titled MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS. It the the best theological breakdown I’ve seen on AI, and that means a lot coming from me because I’m not Cathol...

Pastor David Whitney and Brian Shelly discuss the Ten Commandments and the Supreme Court decision to banish the display of them in public schools.  Lets take a look at the results. #Constitution #TenCommandments #moraldecay #decisionsandconsequences  

"We are not machines; we are living things. And the church is not a factory; it is a garden." What are the images that shape your ministry? For many leaders, the dominant metaphors are often corporate or industrial—efficiency, scale, and production. But as the cultural landscape shifts, many pastors are finding these images are no longer sufficient for the soul-work of the local church. In this ep...

Mimosa by Amy Carmichael A True Story Published by CLC Publications. Read by Katherine Pittman. Produced by Books and Parchments.

How often do you think upon the beauty of God? How often do you treasure it and steward it? Do you know that even now, God is making you beautiful?  In this episode, we discuss Philip Ryken's exposition on the theology of beauty.  For what it's worth, this was John's favorite discussion to date besides Knowing God Pt 2. :)  --- What book would you like us to discuss next? Email us at thegcbpodcast...

After leaving the Parisian chair, Bonaventura retires in meditation on Mount Verna, to embark on a contemplative itinerary that leads him to God. The first stage of this journey is the contemplation of the creatures. Bonaventure shows the reader the degrees of the ascent to God, degrees that man can know and travel through the prayer. The physical world is described as a mirror and as a book throu...