The CrossCounsel Podcast

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, We start to tackle the MANY questions we received at our orientation event at SomaChurch in Tyler, Texas!  Join Mary and Steve as they start to  answer questions from the community, and clarify what exactly it is we do here at CrossCounsel. A few of the topics Steve, & Mary cover: 7:00 - What if the pain persists? 16:00 - "Applying the teachin...

Hello friend!   On this episode of the podcast, Steve, Mary and Jon look back at a particularly special episode where we interviewed Hillary Freitag and talked about how to reach out to today's teenagers.   A couple of the topics covered: Sleeping Beauty Reaching out to Gen Z Panic attacks If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Contact button to writ...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Steve, Mary and Jon look back at another early  episode that kicked off our show.   A couple of the topics covered: An inspiring session  The heart of God vs. the mind of God Why is it tough for men to dig into CrossCounsel? If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Contact button to write to us directly.  Don&ap...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon look back at the VERY FIRST episode that kicked off our show. Join us as Steve talks about where the ministry was back then, and where we are now. A couple of the topics covered: The state of CrossCounsel when the first podcast episode premiered It's not "go get em, tiger!" If you have questions about the ministry, go to cr...

Hello friend!   On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Mary continue to discuss the topic of Protective Defenses, and examine what can be done to deal with these common barriers. A couple of the topics covered: Golf Classic! Marriage problems The snake story If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Contact button to write to us directly.   Don't for...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Mary continue to discuss the topic of Protective Defenses, and examine what can be done to deal with these common barriers.   A couple of the topics covered: RIP Lemon Tree "If I go back there, I'll get stuck" Understating our pain If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Contact button...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Mary begin to discuss the topic of Protective Defenses, and examine what can be done to deal with these common barriers. A couple of the topics covered: RIP Cool Beans Defining Protective Defenses Examples of Protective Defenses If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Contact button to write to us dir...

Hello friend!   On this episode of the podcast, Steve, Mary and Jon talk about the oft quoted phrase “God helps those who help themselves” and examine the deeper issues with that surprisingly common saying.    A couple of the topics covered: The Lord Of The Rings The importance of action Un-Biblical vs A-Biblical  If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Co...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Steve, Mary and Jon talk about asking not if God is on our side, but rather, are we on His side?  A couple of the topics covered: Chickens and rice Kings consulted God Going to God brings the best results If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Contact button to write to us directly.  Don't forget to hit f...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Steve, Mary and Jon continue interviewing pastors close to the CrossCounsel family. This week, our special guest is Melissa Herring from SomaChurch in Tyler, Texas!  A couple of the topics covered: How Melissa got started with CrossCounsel How transformational prayer affected the SomaChurch staff The Lord's heart for freedom If you have questions...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon continue their conversation with Pastor Pher Lois from First Free Church in Wisconsin, talk about his journey with CrossCounsel, and discuss how pastors need healing as much as anyone else. A couple of the topics covered: “you're mine” Gen Z and Platitudes Where the water is If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounse...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon interview Pastor Pher Lois from First Free Church in Wisconsin, and talk about his journey with CrossCounsel, and how pastors need healing as much as anyone else. A couple of the topics covered: Becoming a dad Hidden anger A memory from childhood If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Contact but...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Steve, Mary and Jon take a look at at an excerpt from Ed Smith's new book, and discuss how much it relates to many of us in our own lives. A couple of the topics covered: How to grow relationships The problem with the “expedience” mindset God's emotions Working with desperate people If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Steve, Mary and Jon take a look at at an excerpt from Ed Smith's new book, and discuss how much it relates to many of us in our own lives. A couple of the topics covered: “Christian Eeyore” Settling for less than what God wants for us A man named Carl If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Contact button...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon take a look at Nate's testimony with CrossCounsel, and talk about the importance of not only knowing our faith, but experiencing it as well. A couple of the topics covered: The boys have car troubles “I'll just take the recipe” Relationship “trickle-down” effects If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com a...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Mary, Steve and Jon  continue their discussion on what it means to have your faith tested, and what it means to "be of good cheer" in the face of adversity.   A couple of the topics covered: Unpacking emotions "I didn't want to know that" Are you learning what God want's to teach you? If you have questions about the minist...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Mary, Steve and Jon discuss what it means to have your faith tested, and what it means to "be of good cheer" in the face of adversity. A couple of the topics covered: Going to God with our pain Leaning into the emotions How to “be of good cheer” If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Contact button t...

Hello friend!   On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon take a look at a CrossCounsel testimony, and discuss what it means to find confidence through Christ   A couple of the topics covered: Mike's success story Examining anxiety Remembering what is important If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Contact button to write to us directly.    Don&...

 Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Steve and Jon are joined by Jason Hoffman, and talk about church leadership, among other things.   A couple of the topics covered: Stoicism CrossCounsel's online classes The cost of leadership If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Contact button to write to us directly.    Don't forget to hit follo...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Mary and Steve continue their discussion of 1st Peter 5:6-10 and continue talking about what it means to humble ourselves, and to resist the devil. A couple of the topics covered: We resist the devil, and GOD restores and strengthens us Being sober minded Looking at the world through His eyes If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel...

Hello friend!  On this episode of the podcast, Mary and Steve look at a passage of scripture, discuss  the importance of humility, and talk about how submitting to God drastically affects our walk with Him.   A couple of the topics covered: “Vending machine prayers” Humbling yourself The exaltation of submission   If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Co...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Mary and Steve continue talking about the international ministries CrossCounsel is partnered with, and start a discussion about motivation. A couple of the topics covered: Essential oils “Well done, good and faithful servant” Conviction vs shame Parenting   If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Contact button...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Mary and Steve talk about international ministry, and trusting the MELT process A couple of the topics covered: Cultural differences, and responses to the ministry “Dying of excess” Where's Waldo Being trustworthy   If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Contact button to write to us directly.   Don'...

Hello friend, On this episode of the podcast, Mary and Steve talk about loneliness, and how to address it.   A couple of the topics covered: Jon talks about the loneliness epidemic among young men Emotional fragility The importance of having loving communities   If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and click on the Contact button to write to us directly.    Don't f...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, Mary and Steve talk about CrossCounsel's online courses and how excited we all are about the opportunities they present!   A couple of the topics covered: Being passionate vs being diligent “It's not an information transfer, it's transformation” Staying focused on Kingdom things   If you have questions about the ministry, go to crosscoun...