The CrossCounsel Podcast

Hello friend! Have you ever been angry at God?  Have you ever been ashamed about being angry at God?  Often times, we believe the way out of this anger is to either confess to God that we are angry (while failing to understand why we feel that way) and ask for that feeling to be taken away, or we ignore the feeling entirely; choosing to bury it deep within ourselves, but never truly resolving it. ...

Hello friend! On this two-part episode of the podcast, we take a look at an inspiring testimony from someone who received healing and freedom in Christ via CrossCounsel.  Join Mary, Steve and special guest Becky Longoria as they share their insight on Keturah's powerful testimony, and if you want to watch the whole testimony without our commentary, you can watch it on our YouTube page! A few...

Hello friend! On this two-part episode of the podcast, we take a look at an inspiring testimony from someone who received healing and freedom in Christ via CrossCounsel.  Join Mary, Steve and special guest Becky Longoria as they share their insight on Keturah's powerful testimony, and if you want to watch the whole testimony without our commentary, you can watch it on our YouTube page! A few...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast Mary returns and talks about her time down in Honduras, and all the cool ways God is continuing to build up the ministry there. A few of the topics Steve and Mary cover: 9:00 - The global application of the MELT process 13:00 - Cultural misconceptions 19:45 - "The Rock of revelation" If you have your own questions about the ministry, you can g...

Hello friend!    On this episode of the podcast we have a chat with Dwight Clough, a long time friend of the ministry, and hear about the various ways that transformational prayer ministry has changed his life via the healing found in Christ.       A few of the topics Steve and Dwight cover: 10:30 - Everything changes    16:45 - The kitchen table    27:45 - God's tools  If you'd like to...

Hello friend!    On this special (two part) episode of the podcast, we take a look at a beautiful testimony from someone who received healing and freedom in Christ via CrossCounsel.  Join Mary and Steve as they share their insight on Dusty's powerful testimony, and if you want to watch his whole testimony without our commentary, you can watch it here on our YouTube page! A few of the topics S...

Hello friend!    On this special (two part) episode of the podcast, we take a look at a beautiful testimony from someone who received healing and freedom in Christ via CrossCounsel.  Join Mary and Steve as they share their insight on Dusty's powerful testimony, and if you want to watch his whole testimony without our commentary, you can watch it here on our YouTube page! A few of the topics S...

Hello friend!   On this episode of the podcast, we discuss why it is so much easier to see other people's faults while ignoring our own. Can we really be honest about helping others find healing and freedom, if we ourselves are not seeking that same healing and freedom? A few of the topics Steve and Mary cover: 7:45 - Politics 18:00 - Changing the grid we see the world through 20:15 - Jesus c...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, we have an extended discussion of what it means to actually be healed, versus just feeling better. We discuss the benefits of things like working out, and while those can certainly help us feel better for a time, do they actually bring lasting emotional healing? A few of the topics Steve and Mary cover: 0:45 - Funerals 16:45 - Working out 31:00 - &quot...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, we continue looking into what lie-based thinking is, and talk about being distracted during sessions. Join us this week as Mary and Steve explain one of the foundational beliefs of our ministry. A few of the topics Steve and Mary cover: 9:15 - Helping people understand what their minds are doing 11:30 - The trap of victim mentality 15:30 - "I&apos...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, we answer a question from one of our listeners: What exactly is "Lie-based thinking"? How does it manifest in our lives? Join us this week as Mary and Steve explain one of the foundational beliefs of our ministry. A few of the topics Steve and Mary cover: 6:00 - Lie-based thinking vs God's truth 10:00 - Wes receives healing 22:15 - Jon t...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the popular question: is Christianity a crutch? It is certainly a common sentiment found in the secular world.  And if it is a crutch, is that a bad thing?  Tune in to this week's podcast to see what our hosts have to say! A few of the topics Steve and Mary cover: 6:45 - A Christian litmus test 11:40 - Misconceptions about faith 18:30 -...

Hello friend!   On this episode of the podcast, we talk about how transformative prayer and emotional healing can affect your relationships (specifically family relationships) in real and profound ways. A few of the topics Steve and Mary cover: 12:30 - Parents are on a journey 17:45 - Picky eaters 24:15 - Participating as a creator If you have your own questions about the ministry, go to crosscoun...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, we talk about how transformative prayer and emotional healing can affect your relationships (specifically romantic ones) in real and profound ways. A few of the topics Steve and Mary cover: 6:45 - Jon stumbles onto something 16:00 - Relationships and pushing buttons 21:30 - When emotions are running high If you have your own questions about the ministr...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast, we talk about how physical healing can sometimes accompany the inner healing people experience at CrossCounsel, and how closely connected our physical health is to our spiritual health. You won't want to miss it! A few of the topics Steve and Mary cover: 1:00 - Pablo the rooster 12:30 - Stress and perception 27:00 - "Well I've prayed abo...

Hello friend! We recently received some questions from our podcast listeners, and are excited to to answer them.  This week, Steve an Mary will be discussing what 3 components of TPM they consider most important for understanding and sharing with others. We love answering questions from the community, so feel free to write us! A few of the topics Steve and Mary cover: 6:15 - Manifesting feelings 1...

Hello friend! We recently received some questions from our podcast listeners, and are excited to to answer them.  This week, Steve an Mary will be discussing what 3 components of TPM they consider most important for understanding and sharing with others. We love answering questions from the community, so feel free to write us! A few of the topics Steve and Mary cover: 13:30 - Accountability 16:45...

Hello friend! On this 2nd episode of our 2-part series, we continue to tackle some common lie-based thoughts that keep people from experiencing victory over their negative emotions. Join us on the journey as Steve and Mary dispel some of the obstacles/lie-based thoughts that they hear the most.      A few of the topics Steve and Mary cover:   7:30 - "Just let it go." 15:00 - Spiritual ma...

Hello friend!    On this episode of the podcast we tackle some common lie-based thoughts that keep people from experiencing victory over their negative emotions. We had so much to say we made it a 2-part series! Join us on the journey as Steve and Mary dispel some of the obstacles/lie-based thoughts that they hear the most.          A few of the topics Steve and Mary cover:   7:30 - Can you really...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast we discuss our slogan "Negative emotions should not run your life" and talk about how its more than just a phrase, its a declaration of how Christ wants us to live; transformed by His love. A few of the topics Steve and Mary cover: 7:30 - Worldly peace vs. God's peace 12:30 - A story about Wes & Mary 25:00 - The more freedom we receiv...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast we interview Hillary, and talk about her journey with Christ, and some of the transformational healing she experienced in her own life.  It's an episode you don't want to miss! A few of the topics Steve and Hillary cover: 8:30 - Sleeping Beauty 12:30 - Panic attacks 23:00 - Reaching out to Gen Z If you have your own questions about the ministr...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast we talk about the "international" aspects of CrossCounsel International Ministries, and the importance of spreading God's love to every tribe and every nation. A few of the things Steve and Mary cover: 9:30 - A powerful testimony from Nicaragua 16:30 - The importance of international ministry 28:00 - "Why not just stay local?" I...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast we discuss some frequently asked questions we here from people who are considering CrossCounsel but may not be familiar with what we do. A few of the things Steve and Mary cover: 8:00 - The internal monsters we create 13:30 - Football 17:00 - Working with children and teens If you have your own questions about the ministry, go to crosscounsel.com and cl...

Hello friend! On this episode of the podcast we talk about how CrossCounsel helps people handle addictions, and the important and biblical principles applied in the 12-step program. A few of the things Steve and Mary cover: 5:30 - The 12 Step Program 12:00 - Seinfeld and "serenity now" 19:00 - "Courage to change the things I can" So get ready to talk about addictions, finding h...

Hello friend!    On this episode of the podcast we talk about how CrossCounsel can help you experience healing, even if you are in a good place in life and everything's just "okay".      A few of the things Steve and Mary cover: 4:00 - Confessing to one another.    8:00 - King David's relationship with God    11:00 - Confession versus repentance   So get ready to talk about the...