Life at Crossroads Podcast

Marc and Adam unpack the story of Jonah, which is one of the most complete and well-crafted narratives in the Old Testament. They look at Jonah's reaction to his enemies and compare this narrative to the state our country is currently in. 

In light of the events that took place 9.10.25 in the US, this is an impassioned plea for radical sanity. Please listen with an open mind and open heart. 

Marc and Adam discuss Job and why suffering is a key theme in the Bible. 

Join Marc and Adam as they begin to unpack the new literary styles found in the Bible, specifically poetic and Prophetic writings. This shift introduces a new level of allegory and metaphor to scripture! Join us...it's going to be fun!

Pastor Marc flies solo and discusses a big shift in the OT from Historical Narrative to Prophetic/Poetic Narrative. One such example of this is the book of Song of Songs. This often misinterpreted book gives us a passionate allegory of God's divine love for humanity.

Join us this week as Adam leads the discussion about Israel's cycle of turning from God and turning toward the culture of the nations around them. Why did Israel fail to pass on their faith to the next generation? How can we pass faith on to the next generation?

Pastor Marc and Adam talk about the Narrative Development of the theme of the Holy Spirit's involvement in our Lives. We look at the life of Saul and David, unpacking the Holy Spirit's involvement, shifting God's narrative from Corporate to Individual involvement. 

Marc and Adam tackle another Deep Cut, this time from the book of Judges. It has everything you need for a great adventure - action, war, conquest, assassination plots, subterfuge, and flatulence! Take a listen as Marc and Adam unpack the story of Ehud and Eglon. 

Marc and Adam wrestle with the conquest of Canaan and why God chooses this method for Joshua to reclaim the land promised to his forefathers. 

Marc and Adam dive into a "deep cut" in the Old Testament, exploring Zapporah stepping up and saving Moses and her family on the way to speak to Pharaoh. Chances are you have NOT heard about this account.  Trust Us this is not one to miss!!

Join Marc and Adam as they discuss the incident at Mt. Sinai. Why was this such a Big Deal in the history of Israel? 

Welcome Back!!  After taking a month break (unintentionally)...Marc and Adam return to their Narrative exploration of the Bible. This week, they talk about the best advice ever given from a Father-In-Law recorded in scripture. Jethro tells Moses, "What you are doing is NOT GOOD." This is because Moses does not bring order to the chaos of Israel's newly found freedom. This story further teaches us...

Marc and Adam begin conversations about Moses. Who was he? What was his childhood like? Exodus paints a picture of a man of 3 worlds. He began his life a Hebrew. He was formally educated as an Egyptian. He started a family as a Midianite. Moses never truly belonged anywhere, until he encountered God at the burning bush. Join Marc and Adam as they discuss what God saw in Moses that he could not see...

Marc and Adam unpack an often overlooked chapter in Genesis where Jacob blesses his children. This marks a change in Jacob from vying to steal Esau's blessing to generously sharing the family blessing with all of his children. This challenges us that there is power in the words we speak. What are you speaking to those closest to you?

Join Marc Johnson as he discusses one of the most overlooked and oddly placed stories in the Bible - the story of Judah and Tamar.  Is this story just strange aside in God's narrative or does it have theological and thematic implications for the rest of scripture?    1. #BiblePodcast 2. #ChristianPodcast 3. #BibleStudy 4. #FaithTalk 5. #GospelMessage 6. #JesusSaves 7. #BibleTeaching 8. #ChristianF...

Marc and Adam talk about Abram's time in Egypt and Isaac's time in Gerar. Both experience very similar situations. Every generation must face down our own temptations that are unique to us...but not as unique as we would like to think! 

Genesis records a unique conversation between God and Abram. It is the first of its kind. Abram actually negotiates with God over the twin-cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.  This conversation shows us God's heart and actually points us to Jesus.  Join Marc and Adam as they discuss this "Divine Negotiation."

The Tower of Babel is one of the most well-known stories of the Old Testament. It's also one of the most unique. It is a very short story filled with ambition and advancement. It's also filled with hubris and disobedience.  Join Marc and Adam as they unpack this last story of the world-building section of God's Best Seller. 

Pastor Marc begins a new Focus in our Journey of "The Best Seller." In Gen. 12 God shifts the narrative from "World Building" to a Character Driven Story. He begins telling His story through storytellers.  We unpack the Father of Faith's calling.   1. #BiblePodcast 2. #ChristianPodcast 3. #BibleStudy 4. #FaithTalk 5. #GospelMessage 6. #JesusSaves 7. #BibleTeaching 8. #ChristianFaith 9. #DailyDevot...

Have you ever stumbled on a passage in the Bible and thought, "Wow, that came out of left field!"  The Bible is full of Side Stories and asides. We call them B plots. These are passages that, while not critical to our faith and understanding in God, can add flavor and nuance to our reading of His Grand Narrative (the Bible).  Marc and Adam stumble on and unpack a passage from Genesis that has left...

This Week, Pastor Marc unpacks one of the most famous stories in the Bible - the flood narrative. We will unpack how God remains faithful to us, even when we are unfaithful to Him. 

Join Pastors Marc and Adam as they discuss the narrative and theological implications of Humanity's first murder. 

How did the fall affect humanity? How did it affect our world? How does it affect us today? Pastor Marc tackles the topics of sin, evil, and tragedy. 

Join Pastors Marc and Adam as they place the framework of reading the Bible as a narrative into practice.  Having a solid framework of interpretation helps us to properly interpret "tension" passages. Pastors Marc and Adam look at Romans 8:29 and ask the question, "Does Romans 8:29 really mean that God chose who was going to be saved and who was going to be condemned from the beginning of creation...

Pastor Marc dives into the Genesis account to answer the question, "What type of world did God create for humanity?" This truth helps us to understand so many questions that burn in our hearts. Did God create a harsh world or a miserable world? Did He create a world where humanity has little to no agency?  We see in Genesis that the world God made for us is a world of choice; a world where humans...