Crossmap Podcast

For centuries, the mightiest of theologians have been doing their best work to decipher and interpret Bible prophecies from the New Testament book of Revelation. While many have produced sound Biblical interpretation and teaching on the End Times, one can’t help but be intrigued by the shimmer of mystery that the final book of Bible provides. For those not familiar with the Book of Revelation, com...

In a roundabout way, experiencing a comedy performance can be seen as an embellished view of that comedian’s life and the world we live in as he or she sees it. Unless of course, the comedian is working on a concept piece or wading through the precepts of performance art (Think Gallagher smashing a watermelon onstage). There is no scientific formula to what makes a great comedian. It has often bee...

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful. I know that full well. – Psalm 139: 14-15 Furthermore, Genesis teaches us that God created humanity, male and female, in His image and likeness, leaving us with two different genders divinely separated. If we truly believe what these passage...

A quick Google search of the word psychic reveals all sorts of interesting yet slightly startling information. Within seconds your eye is drawn to all kinds of revelatory and self-proclaiming words and phrases … extrasensory perception, clairvoyance, and paranormal just to name a few. Upon closer investigation, one will find a listing for the best places to get a palm reading, tarot cards interpre...

For centuries, the Gospel of Jesus Christ has served as the tried and true source for deep joy and lasting peace. People have looked to the Word of God for answers to some of life’s most difficult questions and have always found reassuring answers. But unfortunately, confidence in these sacred texts has winnowed and waned to the point where supposedly Christian teachers and influencers are now spr...

Is it possible that behind what is taking place in America and the world lies a mystery that goes back to the gods of the ancient world…and that they now have returned? Could it be that these gods lie behind the most pivotal events, forces, and movements taking place in our nation and around the world at this very moment? Are the gods at this very moment transforming our culture, our children, our...

While our nation rages on and on about a host of topics including wokeness, gender ideology, and critical race theory, we may be blinding ourselves to the most pressing issue in America … fatherlessness. Consider these staggering statistics: - 18 million kids here in the United States live without a biological, step, or adoptive father present in the home. - 85 percent of youth in prison come from...

Raising a child in this brave new world of social media, preferred pronouns, and enough consumable media to last a thousand lifetimes, exposes them very early in life to influences that threaten the foundational truths of faith and family. Gone are the days of managing daily television consumption and the latest music release that might contain a suggestive lyric or two. Parents trying to raise th...

Unfortunately, we live in a world that encourages instant gratification, promoting must-have brands, conveniences, and luxuries. The problem with this is that the gnawing-feeling of dissatisfaction often results. In our quest for lasting contentment we often come to the realization that it cannot be found through worldly things. And furthermore, it is vital that we understand that Jesus wants our...

Have you ever heard someone say, “You were born to do this.”  This simple phrase has been uttered countless times over the years whenever someone, due to a natural gifting or possessing a unique set of skills, seems ideally suited for the task at hand. Award-winning actor Max McLean was born to portray C.S. Lewis. Possessing the look, the voice, and even the mannerisms of the legendary literary ic...

Sometimes life is just a struggle. Nothing makes sense and when it does you are usually trying to figure out why things happen the way they do. At some point, you most likely will ask the question, “Where is God in all of this?" In the midst of transition or perhaps even a loss, it can feel impossible to imagine how God is working all things together for good like that Scripture verse in Romans te...

It was former president Lyndon B. Johnson who once said, “At times, history and fate meet at a single time in a single place to shape a turning point in man’s unending search for freedom.” Whether it be consciously or subconsciously, turning points in our lives are when an important change takes place which in turn affects our future. One small change, thought to be inconsequential at the time, ca...

Authors frequently get asked where the inspiration came from for their latest story. For some, it was something they experienced in their own life that was so unique and interesting that they felt it needed to be shared with a larger audience. For others, perhaps a flair of creativity allowed them to conjure up a story from their own imagination. For New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbu...

I think we would all admit that it would be great to have a closer relationship with God. Despite our best intentions, we often drift away from our faith. Life seems more exciting making our own decisions, without any direct input or guidance from God.   The problem is that it never seems to end well. Disappointment happens, stress, anxiety, and even depression sets in, eventually leaving us despe...

Throughout His ministry, Jesus specifically bridged the gap with the ostracized, the outcast, and the overlooked. He told His followers to do the same.   To make this happen, we must make every effort to make disciples of Jesus, and not duplicates of ourselves. This means we must live and love one another, even when we don’t want to. We must build relationships with those who are different from us...

We have been hearing these terms a lot lately coming from the leadership of many public schools across the United States. “It’s a Diversity initiative." “We are doing this to provide more equity and inclusion for our students." This all sounds great but the reality is our schools are training up a generation of students to view themselves as victims. Sadly, many progressives today perpetuate the i...

In June 1971, a headline on the cover of Time Magazine trumpeted “The Jesus Revolution". As readers dug into the inside pages of the cover story they found the following statement: “Jesus is alive and well and living in the radical spiritual fervor of a growing number of young Americans who have proclaimed an extraordinary religious revolution in his name. Their message: the Bible is true, miracle...

Building a lasting legacy has been a pursuit of Trudy Cathy White’s for her entire adult life. As the daughter of highly successful Chick-fil-a founder Truett Cathy, she knows first hand the meaningful impact that consistency and quality can have, not only in a business but also in one’s personal life. In her latest book, A Legacy That Lasts: Preserving and Transferring Your Family Values, Trudy i...

When presented with the topic of the Rapture or End Times, some people are absolutely fascinated and riveted by the thought of how the world will end from a theological standpoint. But most are frightened by the thought of everyday comforts being ripped away and replaced with the uncertainty of there being no future here on earth. Even Christians, galvanized by their faith in what lies ahead follo...

Have you ever felt like God was nudging you to do something? The feelings and impulses you experience vary but some common threads include not being able to sleep at night, you keep seeing the same message being revealed to you at stoplights, messages on a car’s license plates, or someone mentions something to you out of the clear blue sky that can’t be anyone else but God speaking to you through...

If you’re tired of starting your diet over every Monday, if getting dressed stresses you out, if scrolling through your social media feed makes you feel insecure, this is not of God! The way the world portrays health, fitness, and body confidence causes us to live in a thought cycle of “not good enough" and defeat, but in Christ we are free to live boldly as the best version of ourselves. With 20...

There are certain moments in time and space that for whatever reason specific elements, themes, or ideas come together to form a winning combination. From the culinary world to professional sports and back to the entertainment industry there is no shortage of winning combinations – a burger and fries, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, Steve Martin and Martin Short. Allow me to present you with yet ano...

It is quite evident that the most successful crowdfunded series of all time, The Chosen has had a tremendous ministry impact through the 420 million episodes that have been streamed worldwide thus far. In what has become a global phenomenon, the multi-episode television drama based on the life of Jesus, launched Season 3 in more than 2,000 theaters nationwide in mid-November. This limited theatric...

Consider this premise. Angels are among us and God has sent them on a mission to intercede on behalf of whispered prayers. Every encounter presents a new opportunity to change your approach to life. If we are all honest, everyone has considered the notion from time to time that there are no chance meetings or coincidences in life. Perhaps it is the friend who has an expertise in a certain area who...

Have you ever had a strong urge or impulse toward a particular course of action in your life especially when you feel driven by a strong conviction or divine influence? Common sense tells us that when this sort of thing happens, we are being called to do something. And if it somehow relates to God this is called a ’divine calling’. Unfortunately, our churches are currently being confronted by a le...