The CrossCounsel Podcast

CrossCounsel is privileged to bring Training and Ministry in the MELT process to Pastors and leaders in India! Today we will be talking to Sheila who, along with her husband Abraham, have a major influence in the churches in India. Mary and Carol are training a team of ministers who will join them at the ASIA Summit in Malaysia in August. A few of the topics covered: 3:25 - Similarities between In...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Jon and Steve finish their discussion with Mary & John Henry, talking about their experience with CrossCounsel, college ministry, and the importance of identity. You won't want to miss it! A few of the topics covered: 0:50 - Some questions from Steve; 6:00 - Young adults leaving the church; 9:50 - The fear of the Lord; 15:08 - How to help. If...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Jon and Steve continue their discussion with Mary & John Henry, talking about their experience with CrossCounsel, college ministry, and the importance of identity. You won't want to miss it! A few of the topics covered: 0:40 - Conversation continues; 2:40 - It's about your story; 5:20 - College ministry; 11:40 - New starting points; 15:4...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Jon and Steve sit down with Mary & John Henry and talk about their experience with CrossCounsel, college ministry, and the importance of identity. You won't want to miss it! A few of the topics covered: 1:40 - Introducing our guests; 3:00 - Jon's many nicknames; 5:50 - Discussion starts; 15:45 - Mary's experience with our online cla...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon finish their interview with Pastor Pher from First Free Church. A few of the topics Jon, Steve & Pher cover: 0:48 - Discussion continues; 11:11 - Welcome home; 14:50 - Moses; 25:00 - Giving it to God.  If you have questions about our ministry, want to know how to donate, or want to schedule a ministry session, please go to crosscouns...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon interview Pastor Pher from First Free Church, and learn about his journey with CrossCounsel. A few of the topics Jon, Steve & Pher cover: 3:40 - Discussion begins; 10:00 - Opportunity for growth; 21:25 - Jon's thoughts. If you have questions about our ministry, want to know how to donate, or want to schedule a ministry session,...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jenni visit Jon for a live recording, and talk about the importance of finding your way home. A few of the topics Jon, Steve & Jenni cover: 5:30 - Discussion begins; 9:45 - Jon geeks out; 16:00 - A community of healing.   If you have questions about our ministry, want to know how to donate, or want to schedule a ministry session, please...

Hello friend!   On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon finish their discussion about trauma, and it's many facets.  A few of the topics Steve & Jon cover: 5:50 - Discussion continues; 11:50 - Spilled milk; 23:10 - Final thoughts.  If you have questions about our ministry, want to know how to donate, or want to schedule a ministry session, please go to crosscounsel.com for more deta...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon continue their discussion about something that all of us have experienced: trauma. What is it? How do we start to handle it? Tune in and find out! A few of the topics Steve & Jon cover: 1:00 - Discussion continues; 12:00 - The depth of pain; 18:45 - Interpreting life through the lens of truth.  If you have questions about our ministr...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon continue their discussion about something that all of us have experienced: trauma. What is it? How do we start to handle it? Tune in and find out! A few of the topics Steve & Jon cover: 7:55 - Discussion continues; 10:00 - "Was Jesus traumatized?"; 13:50 - When to confront someone.  If you have questions about our ministry,...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon continue their discussion about something that all of us have experienced: trauma. What is it? How do we start to handle it? Tune in and find out! A few of the topics Steve & Jon cover: 5:20 - The dollar bill illustration; 10:30 - "I have trauma"; 16:00 - The ingredients of hope.  If you have questions about our ministry, w...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon begin a long discussion about something that all of us have experienced: trauma. What is it? How do we start to handle it? Tune in and find out! A few of the topics Steve & Jon cover: 8:40 - Start of the conversation; 13:15 - "Shell Shocked"; 16:40 - A working definition.  If you have questions about our ministry, want to k...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon continue their discussion with the one and only Dwight Clough and talk about how a Facebook post lead to a discussion about emotional healing, and revering Jesus over scripture. You won't want to miss it! A few of the topics Steve, Jon & Dwight cover: 2:30 - Being Mr. Spock; 8:10 - The heart is deceitful above all things; 15:45...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon sit down with the one and only Dwight Clough and talk about how a Facebook post lead to a discussion about emotional healing, and revering Jesus over scripture. You won't want to miss it! A few of the topics Steve, Jon & Dwight cover: 3:33 - Dwight's Background; 9:15 - The Facebook post; 18:50 - Jesus over scripture; 25:20...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon finish their discussion with Kenton and his incredible testimony, and look at the meaning of the Greek word "Ecclasia". A few of the topics Steve, Jon & Kenton cover: 0:28 - A quick word from Steve; 1:55 - Imputed righteousness; 9:00 - "What is missing in the gospel today?"; 15:55 - Ecclesia. If you have questions...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon bring on a special guest to talk about his testimony, and how CrossCounsel helped change his life. A few of the topics Steve, Jon & Kenton cover: 2:45 - What is Kenton's world like today; 6:15 - Life before Jesus; 26:00 - The fear of being alone.  If you have questions about our ministry, want to know how to donate, or want to s...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon continue to watch and discuss testimonies from Living Water Church, including a testimony from one of our students! A few of the topics Steve & Jon cover: 4:45 - Jason's Testimony; 16:05 - Shane's Testimony; 22:20 - Final thoughts.  If you have questions about our ministry, want to know how to donate, or want to schedule a...

On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon continue to watch and discuss testimonies from Living Water Church. A few of the topics Steve & Jon cover: 3:30 - Jacob's Testimony; 18:00 - Mary's Testimony; 32:00 - Lie-based pain and truth-based pain.  If you have questions about our ministry, want to know how to donate, or want to schedule a ministry session, please go to crosscounsel...

Hello friend!    On this episode of the podcast, Steve & Jon talk about Steve's trip to Texas, and look at a recent orientation held at Living Water Church, including a powerful testimony of healing. You won't want to miss it! A few of the topics Jon & Steve cover: 4:20 - Steve is writing a book; 8:10 - A recent orientation; 14:50 - A quick history lesson; 25:30 - A beautiful tes...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Jon, Steve & Mary look at an article about stress-eating, and discuss it's underlying causes, and how to better handle them.  A few of the topics Jon, Steve & Mary cover: 9:45 - An interesting article; 18:30 - Mustard; 20:50 - The strategies of men.  If you have questions about our ministry, want to know how to donate, or want to schedule...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Jon, Steve & Mary talk about the all-too-common fear of being found out, and being found lacking. How do these thoughts and feelings affect us?  How do we push back against them? Tune in to find out! A few of the topics Jon, Steve & Mary cover: 4:00 - Imposter Syndrome; 10:30 - "Do I have what it takes?"; 15:50 - The cycle of lies. ...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Jon, Steve & Mary talk about how being single can sometimes be a struggle, and how we can learn to be more patient and more trusting in God as He refines us in the meantime.  A few of the topics Jon, Steve & Mary cover: 3:00 - Struggling with singleness; 10:50 - A God-shaped hole; 18:40 - Letting God refine us. If you have questions about our...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Jon, Steve & Mary talk about CrossCounsel's 2024 Class, and what it means to become a friend of God. A few of the topics Jon, Steve & Mary cover: 6:50 - A friend of God; 13:55 - Watching the MELT process; 23:00 - Millennials.  If you have questions about our ministry, want to know how to donate, or want to schedule a ministry session, ple...

Hello friend!   On this episode of the podcast, Jon, Steve & Wes finish their discussion about the pain of betrayal, and how it affects all of us. A few of the topics Jon, Steve & Wes cover: 4:50 - Blaming God; 9:50 - A sense of entitlement; 16:30 - Forgiveness & reconciliation. If you have questions about our ministry, want to know how to donate, or want to schedule a ministry session...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Jon, Steve & Wes talk about the pain of betrayal, and how it affects all of us. A few of the topics Jon, Steve & Wes cover: 5:55 - "Feeling betrayed"; 8:00 - Betrayal and business; 13:30 - "What kind of follower of Jesus do you want to be?"; 21:50 - Rehashing facts.   If you have questions about our ministry, want to know h...