OCF Crosspoint Podcast

OCF MINISTRY NEWS   S ign up for summer programs at the Conference Centers : Visit ocfusa.org/ CCexperience to find the right program and week for you at Spring Canyon (Buena Vista, Colo.) or White Sulphur Springs (Manns Choice, Pa.). https://www.ocfusa.org/CCexperience/     Free Bible studies for OCFers and groups: Visit ocfusa.org/library to download, dive in, and leave a rating to help others d...

Welcome to Crosspoint Highlights: Big ideas. Short episodes. For your busy schedule.   Guest: Col Chet Arnold, USMC (Ret.) From Episode 46: "May a Christian Serve in the Military?"  Listen to the full episode here. Highlight Summary: Can a Christian serve in the military and still follow Jesus' command to love their enemies? In this Crosspoint Highlight, Col Chet Arnold, USMC (Ret.), tackles the d...

Quick links: Summer R&R 1 at White Sulphur Springs All Summer R&R sessions at WSS All Summer Celebrations at Spring Canyon The Starting Point Project website   Episode summary: In this bonus episode, Jay Seegert, managing director of the Starting Point Project, shares his journey from a Christian upbringing to becoming a prominent speaker on defending the Christian worldview. He discusses the impo...

OCF MINISTRY NEWS   Staff changes across the OCF team : Visit ocfusa.org/job-openings to learn more about vacant positions as a result of OCF's ongoing job moves. https://www.ocfusa.org/job-openings/     S ign up for summer programs at the Conference Centers : Visit ocfusa.org/ CCexperience to find the right program and week for you at Spring Canyon (Buena Vista, Colo.) or White Sulphur Springs (M...

This month's special episode enables you to listen to the Global Town Hall, which OCF hosted on 8 February at its Home Office in Colorado Springs, Colo., and over Zoom for members a round the world.    You'll hear from OCF Council President Dale Holland, OCF CEO/Executive Director Scott Fisher, Director of Field Operations Colin Wooten, Local Leaders Josh and Lindsey Bowen, USMA OCF Field Staff Bo...

    OCF MINISTRY NEWS   Watch the latest OCF Global Town Hall: Visit ocfusa.org/gth2025 to watch the Town Hall. https://www.ocfusa.org/gth2025/   Serve and adventure at an OCF Conference Center this spring : Make this March a meaningful mix of service, growth, and adventur e through one of these two op portunitie s.   Spring Break Service Project Week, 10-16 March, White Sulphur Springs (Manns Cho...

OCF MINISTRY NEWS  OCF Global Town Hall: Visit ocfusa.org/gth2025 to learn more about and register for the next iteration of this annual, virtual event, scheduled for 8 February.  Regional ROTC retreats: Visit ocfusa.org/rotc to find the next regional ROTC retreat near you.   Annual impact report: To hear more about Freddy's OCF experience and other stories of impact from our conference centers, f...

Show Notes  In this bonus episode, Josh, Beth, and Corrie explore the challenges of bitterness and resentment in military marriages, highlighting the influence of faith, perspective shifts, and community support. They discuss the importance of diverse friendships, flexibility in family life, and seeking counseling. Emphasizing teamwork, Beth and Corrie share strategies for balancing responsibiliti...

    OCF MINISTRY NEWS   New Bible study available : Visit ocfusa.org/suffering to access this newest study, A Faithful Approach to Hardship and Suffering, on our website.   GivingTuesday fundraiser : Give the gift of Christlike leadership this GivingTuesday (3 Dec.) by visiting ocfusa.org/ givingtuesday and donating now.   Job opening at WSS: If you would like more information and/or an appli cati...

Show Notes OCF MINISTRY NEWS   Job opening at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy: Contact PK Carlton ( pk.carlton@ocfusa.org ) or Marci Morris ( marci.morris@ocfusa.org ) for more info , or v isit ocfusa.org/job-opening s t o learn more about and apply for the opening at USCGA. Applications are open until 31 Oct.    In His Service Retreat for women in uniform: Visit events.navigators.org/women-in-unifor...

In this episode, COL Andy MacLean, USA (Ret.), the coordinator for Latin America at the Association for Christian Conferences, Teaching and Services (ACCTS ( https://accts.org/ ) ), discusses the mission of ACCTS and its work in developing Christian leaders in the armed forces worldwide.   He shares his experiences working with military communities in Latin America and the challenges and opportuni...

    OCF MINISTRY NEWS   Fort Knox OCF update: Continue praying for the ROTC cadets as they've returned to their campuses and begun new semesters. To learn more about and/or get involved with OCF's ROTC ministry, visit ocfusa.org/ rotc   Connected print newsletters: If you don't receive this biannual piece in your mailbox this fall, be sure to update your info via ocfusa.org/update so that we don't...

Show Notes   In this bonus episode of OCF Crosspoint, podcast host Josh Jackson continues his discussion with CH(CPT) Michael Will, USA (Ret.), focusing on the theme of hardship and suffering.  The conversation delves into defining suffering, recognizing its various sources—such as persecution, sin, and the actions of others—and understanding its impact. They address the dangers of comparison, whi...

Show Notes   OCF MINISTRY NEWS  New hires; jobs still available on OCF team: While couples have stepped forward to fill open positions at USMA and USCGA on an interim basis, the application window at both West Point and the Coast Guard Academy is now extended to 31 October with an expected start date in the summer of 2025. To learn more and apply, visit our job openings page.    Fall programs awai...

Show Notes OCF MINISTRY NEWS   OCF purchased a new staff home at Spring Canyon: To contribute to OCF's purchase of this house, make an online donation to the Refreshing the Canyon Fund .   OCF is expanding efforts in ROTC ministry with a new job opening at The Citadel: To learn more about the Council's approval of this opportunity and/or find the link to apply, click here .  July marks the halfway...

Crosspoint Show Notes, June 2024:   Today's episode introduces a new format for the OCF Crosspoint podcast. Moving forward, e ach monthly episode will consist of three segments: OCF ministry news, an "Ask OCF" segment, and an interview with a guest about a particular topic or personal story .   Read on for links and details f rom each of these three segments for June 2024 .   OCF MINISTRY NEWS   V...

In this special episode of OCF Crosspoint, you're going to hear audio from the inaugural OCF Global Town Hall, which was broadcasted live on 10 February from the new Home Office in Colorado Springs, Colo. The first voice that you're going to hear is OCF Council President Col Dale Holland, USAF (Ret.) . He and OCF's CEO / Executive Director, Col Scott Fisher, USAF (Ret.) , started by discussing the...

Today, you'll hear audio from the conclusion of a speaking session by CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA, this past fall at Spring Canyon's Aspentime Retreat. If you're new to OCF and you've never heard of Spring Canyon, it's OCF's western conference and retreat center located near Buena Vista, Colorado. And if you've never heard of Aspentime, it's a weekend getaway at Spring Canyon for Christian militar...

Today, you'll hear audio from Part 2 of a speaking session by CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA, this past fall at Spring Canyon's Aspentime Retreat. If you're new to OCF and you've never heard of Spring Canyon, it's OCF's western conference and retreat center located near Buena Vista, Colorado. And if you've never heard of Aspentime, it's a weekend getaway at Spring Canyon for Christian military member...

Today, you'll hear audio from a speaking session by CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA, this past fall at Spring Canyon's Aspentime Retreat. If you're new to OCF and you've never heard of Spring Canyon, it's OCF's western conference and retreat center located near Buena Vista, Colorado. And if you've never heard of Aspentime, it's a weekend getaway at Spring Canyon for Christian military members and fami...

Got an idea for a guest or topic?   If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF's "Be a Guest" webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org.    Show Notes:   Today's guest is Col Jassen Bluto, USAF, (Ret.), a 32-year veteran who commanded four squadrons, served in com...

Got an idea for a guest or topic?   If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF's "Be a Guest" webpage . Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org.    Show Notes  How do emotional intelligence (known as EQ) and leadership go together? What does EQ have to do with leading in...

Got an idea for a guest or topic?   If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF's "Be a Guest" webpage . Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org.    Show Notes   So many conversations within the OCF community circle back to this question: How ought Christians in the milit...

Got an idea for a guest or topic?   If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF's "Be a Guest" webpage . Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org.    Show Notes:   After graduating from West Point in 1989, Ricky Preciado served in the Army on active duty for five years the...

Got an idea for a guest or topic?   If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF's "Be a Guest" webpage . Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org.    Show Notes What is resilience? Is there a correlation between resilience and the prevalence of suicide in the military? How...