The Locker Room

We sit down to talk with Hany Salah who is a pastor in Iraq, and partner of Crossroads through Impact Middle East to discuss what God is doing amidst the tumult and war in the region. Joining God on His mission to redeem, reconcile, and restore all creation, Impact Middle East empowers national leaders to holistically proclaim the grace and truth of Jesus in word and deed and embody the hope of th...

We sit down to preview this week's "Crossroads U" Elective with Dr. Andrew Abernethy ( Professor of Old Testament, Wheaton College) . Sign Up ⁠HERE⁠ In this 3 week elective, we will explore how to read the Bible better. Drawing from his experience training students to study the Bible, Andrew Abernethy provides a holistic method that helps readers listen carefully to what God was saying to the orig...

We sit down to discuss the theme of idolatry as depicted in Genesis 35. As Jacob and his family journey to Bethel, they confront the remnants of their past, including the foreign gods that have infiltrated their lives. We’ll examine the significance of Jacob’s call to his household to put away these idols and what this act symbolizes in terms of spiritual renewal and commitment to God. Preacher: R...

Today we sit down and chat about the topic of being a disciple with Jeff Vanderstelt. Crossroads Bible Church celebrated its 20th-anniversary last year, and we continue to be dedicated to our mission of being a church of disciples who make disciples. As we reaffirm our commitment to this vision, we are excited to partner with Jeff Vanderstelt. While there’s no substitute for the hard work of disci...

We sit down to explore Genesis 34 and the Dinah debacle. What happens when we or someone we love has been sinned against grievously? What should we do and how do we respond? We dive into the differences between justice and vengeance and how our feelings aren't always the greatest barometer for measuring our righteousness. Preacher: Tryg Veker Passage: Genesis 34 Sermon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We sit down with Brian Medaglia ( Community Life Pastor ) and Jen Schmid ( Community Groups Associate Director ) to chat about Jacob's fateful night wrestling with God, and how our pain often meets God's purposes. What does this wrestling match signify about Jacob's journey and his relationship with God? How does this story reflect broader themes of struggle, identity, and divine inter...

Do you want to know more about how to stay grounded in your faith in the chaos of our 24/7 media cycle, and polarizing politics? In this 2 week elective with Dr. Scott Gustafson, we will explore the stories and liturgies that shape us in this polarizing cultural moment and discuss the politics of the Kingdom. How can we be spiritually formed after the pattern of Jesus and resist the polarizing pol...

We sit down with Jason Botbyl ( Pastor of Multiplication ) to talk about Paul's conclusion of his letter to the Ephesian church. As Christians, we are in a war. Even though we may rarely think about it, and at times hardly notice it, we must be aware of it. We break down what it means to stand in the face of spiritual battles every day, and how God has equipped us to handle them. Think of it l...

In this episode, we delve into Ephesians 6:1-9 with Matt Kenney ( Adult & Family Ministries Pastor ), where Paul addresses the crucial relationships between children, parents, and servants. We explore the call for children to honor and obey their parents, the responsibilities of parents to raise their children in the Lord, and how these principles extend to our work and service today. Whether...

In this episode, we unpack the wonderful mystery of marriage in all of its explosive beauty and difficulties. We explore Paul's comparison of the relationship between husband and wife to that of Christ and the Church and what that metaphor teaches us about sacrificial love, mutual respect, and submission in marriage. Preacher: Tryg Veker Passage: Ephesians 5:22-33 Sermon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we explore Ephesians 5:15-20, where the Apostle Paul offers profound insights into living a life that reflects wisdom and gratitude. Join us as we unpack these powerful verses, which guide us in making the most of our time, avoiding foolishness, and being filled with the Spirit. Preacher: Erik Veker Passage: Ephesians 5:15-21 Sermon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CLICK HERE Resources...

We sit down with Tim Bassett ( Student Ministries Pastor ), and Abby Loomans ( Women's Communication & Event Coordinator) for a sermon-follow up of Sunday's message. This episode explores the powerful message of living as children of light, inspired by the Apostle Paul's words. We unpack what it means to walk in love, reflect Christ’s light in a world filled with darkness, and embr...

We sit down with Young Adults Pastor Gabe Hartfield and Community Groups Associate Director Jen Schmid to discuss Ephesians 4:17-32. We discuss the difficulty and necessity of putting off our old life full of sin, where we followed the ways of the world, and putting on our new life in Christ by the renewing of our minds. Preacher: Gabe Hartfield Passage: Ephesians 4:17-32 Sermon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We sit down with the newest addition to our Crossroads Staff Jason Botbyl. Jason is our new Pastor of Multiplication. In this episode we discuss Jason's story, what he will be up to at Crossroads, and what it means to be a church that is a unified body of believers, diverse in both background and gifting, growing together into maturity in Christ. Preacher: Jason Botbyl Passage: Ephesians 4:1-1...

We sit down with Shayla Bassett as we dive into Paul's prayer in  Ephesians 3:14-21. We explore God's experiential love, and how suffering and trials are often the places we discover His presence in our lives.  Preacher: Tryg Veker Passage: Ephesians 3:14-21 Sermon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ CLICK HERE

We sit down with Crossroads Student Ministries Pastor Tim Bassett as we dive deep into the spiritual truths and profound mysteries of Ephesians 3. We explore the enigmatic forces of "the powers and principalities" that shape our world and our faith. We also try to uncover some of the spiritual dynamics that influence our lives today, the real forces behind things we generally discern as...

We sit down with Brandon and Gabe Hirth to talk about their story of how they got from here to there and why they went. Brandon is a former Associate Pastor at Crossroads, and now serves as the professor of Christian counseling for Asia Biblical Theological Seminary.

We sit down with Brian Robinson to talk about Ephesians 1 and the concrete hope of the resurrection. In this passage, Paul prays that the Holy Spirit would help the believers to understand the significance of all that we have been given in Christ. We try to dig into what that means for today. Preacher: Brian Robinson Passage: Ephesians 1:15-23 Sermon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ CLICK HERE

Today we are joined by best-selling author Rosaria Butterfield. Rosaria is a former tenured professor of English and women’s studies at Syracuse University, converted to Christ in what she describes as a train wreck. Her memoir,  The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: An English Professor’s Journey into Christian Faith , chronicles her conversion. Rosaria is married to Kent, a Reformed Presby...

We sit down with some of our Tuesday morning Resource Center team to talk about caring for our neighbors in the city. We discuss the origins of the resource center, and how God blossomed a dream at the beginning of the COVID pandemic in 2020 into what it is today. We celebrate what being a church in the city for the city looks like at Crossroads, and share some funny stories along the way. WSJ Art...

In this episode we sit down to take a deep dive into the background of the letter to the church at Ephesus. We discuss the Apostle Paul, the flavor of the city of Ephesus, and some of the implications for understanding the letter as a whole. 

We sit down to talk with Dr. Stephen Leston. We talk about finding our place in this world; Why everyone has gone so crazy trying to "figure out who they are"; and how/why we can live boldly and confidently in an ever-increasingly chaotic world. Dr. Stephen Leston is the President of "To Every Tribe," a mission training and sending agency. Prior to this role, Stephen served as...

We sit down with Joe Stowell, and Tony Schmid to discuss Christian joy. What is it? What isn't it? How do we get it? Preacher: Joe Stowell Passage: Various Sermon Link: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ CLICK HERE

We sit down with AJ Sherrill to talk about Contemplative Prayer. AJ has more than twenty years of experience as a pastor, including as lead pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is now lead pastor at St. Peter's Church in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and is an adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary. AJ is the author of several books including "Being W...

We sit down with Brent Becker (Crossroads Interim Student Ministries Pastor) to break down Genesis 30:25-31:55. We talk about our work, and the wages we accumulate doing it. We then break down how oftentimes the type of work we do and the wages we accrue doing it speak a word about our value. But should they? Preacher: Rod VanSolkema Passage: Genesis 30:24-31:55 Sermon Link: ⁠ CLICK HERE