The Locker Room

We sit down with Mike and Jamie Bartlett. Mike and Jamie planted "Redemption City Church" in partnership with Crossroads in 2012. Jamie is on staff as director of Foster Care and Adoption at Crossroads. For more info on Crossroad's Foster Care and Apotion ministry reach out below: Jamie Bartlett: jbartlett@crossroads-bible.org Lindsay Gustafon - CarePortal Initiative: gusfam@gmail.co...

We sit down with five mothers of different ages in different stages to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly. The mothers include Mallory Veker ( RN & wife to Tryg Veker ), Judy Black ( Crossroads Office Manager ), Lynda Roersma ( Crossroads Finance Manager ) , Naomi Sands ( Crossroads Kids Administrative Partner ), and Libby VanSolkema ( Crossroads Administrative & Resource Partner ).

We sit down with Shannon Popkin (author, speaker, podcaster) to break down Genesis 29:31-30:24 and the “birth war” that breaks out between Rachel and Leah. Preacher: Tryg Veker Passage: Genesis 29:31-30:24 Sermon Link:  ⁠ CLICK HERE

We sit down with Karl Koelling to break down Genesis 28-29 and Jacob's journey of faith thus far.  Preacher(s): Nate EnglishRod VanSolkema Passage: Genesis 28-29 Sermon Link(s): Genesis 28 , Genesis 29

We sit down with Jeremy and Sarah Hess, founders of 1Saved ministries. 1Saved exists to see the kingdom of God breaking into the darkest places on earth and to see the Holy Spirit work in the lives of children rescued out of sex trafficking. They combat child sex trafficking through Gospel-centered aftercare, and providing them with resources to heal and grow post-abuse. For more info or to donate...

We sit down with Craig Bradley (Executive Director of AO Lab) to break down Genesis 27. AO Lab is a nonprofit making tools on the web for the global Christian community. Preacher: Rod VanSolkema Passage: Genesis 27:1-28:9 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE Click below for: - AO Lab Website - Video Intro about AO Lab Home Bible - Give to AO Lab

We sit down with Austin Cain and his wife Franni Rae Cash Cain. Franni was the lead singer for the multi-grammy award-nominated band "We The Kingdom." Austin and Franni are songwriters, music artists, and worship leaders based out of Nashville. They have worked alongside the likes of other pioneers in worship music like Steffany Gretzinger, Brooke Ligertwood, and Maverick City Music. &qu...

We sit down to break down Genesis 26, and the life of Isaac. What's up with all the wells? Why does God ask Isaac to plant crops in a desert? What does that mean for our faith? Preacher: Tryg Veker Passage: Genesis 26:1-33 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

How do we deal with the pain of loss, abandonment, or abuse? Tracy Hanson spent 16 years playing professional golf on the LPGA tour, only to discover that she had been hiding deep pain behind the mask of being a "Successful Christian Professional Golfer." Now she runs a ministry to help athletes overcome the emotional, spiritual, and physical challenges of playing sports professionally,...

Join us for a special meditative episode on “The Stations of the Cross” as we reflect on the last hours of Jesus’ life leading up to the crucifixion.

We sit down with Brittany Riva and discuss the beginning of the Jacob and Esau saga found in Genesis 25:19-34. We reflect on the need for a communal identity, and how we all fight the battle of pursuing worldly desires over our spiritual inheritance. Hosts: Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker, Quinn Humphrey

We sit down with Crossroads Teaching-Team member Brian Robinson. We reflect on Brian’s life, the sermon he preached on Sunday, and the narrative of Abraham and Sarah’s faith journey from Genesis 12-25. Hosts: Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker Show Notes: To sign up for 24/7 prayer during Holy-Week click: https://signup.24-7prayer.com/signup/c2339e

Some books on how to read the Bible are academically informative but can make God seem distant. Other books are spiritually vibrant but provide few tools that truly help God's people read the Bible better. We sit down with Dr. Andrew Abernethy to discuss his new book: Savoring Scripture: A Six-Step Guide to Studying the Bible. Andrew is the Associate Dean of Graduate Biblical and Theological Studi...

We sit down with Neluțu (John) lubas and his wife Maria. Neluțu is Lead Pastor of Holy Trinity Baptist Church in Bucharest, Romania. During the Russia/Ukraine war, Maria dreamed up a refugee ministry for Ukrainians fleeing their country, and started by using their church to host them. Neluțu is also the Regional Director for M4 Church Planting Network in Southeast Europe and a key leader in "UBC22...

We sit down to talk Genesis 19 and the destruction of Sodom, and how God’s justice and mercy meet in His punishment for their sin. We explore how worshiping a God who is just and will vindicate is actually one of the most comforting realities in life. Contribution from Quinn Humphrey (producer) on this episode.

We sit down to talk Genesis 18 and the role of Abraham priesting on behalf of Sodom. We ponder how to be “in the world but not of it.”

We sit down with Crossroads Creative Director RJ Alicea and Student Ministries Admin. Molly Vedders to explore Genesis 18 and the story of Sarah struggling with her barrenness. We talk about cynicism, hope, and the laughter of God. We also explore the use of creative arts in the Christian life and how God can redeem all things for his purposes.

We explore Genesis 17 and talk about the covenant mark of circumcision. What did this mean for the family of Abraham and the nation of Israel? We also explore how our faith is often marked by moments of suffering and wounding; and how when those wounds are redeemed they can be used to heal others.

We sit down with Derek Russ, Wade Vegteveen and Chad Shelner to discuss how our work can be a place of worship. With various backgrounds of workplace experience from landscaping, to sales, to palliative medical care, these men provide real-life practical discussion of the life-giving but disciplined choice to worship God through our work.

We sit down with Dr. Jerry Sittser a professor emeritus of theology and senior fellow at Whitworth University. Jerry Sittser specializes in the History of Christianity, Christian Spirituality, and Religion in American Public Life. Students have voted him “Most Influential Professor” ten times. He has written nine books, among them “A Grace Disguised”, “The Will of God as a Way of Life”, and “Water...

We sit down with Las Vegas Raiders Quarterback Aidan O’Connell, to talk about living out his faith on the “street-corner” of the NFL.

We sit down with Shannon Popkin to digest the story of Abram and Sarai thus far (Gen. 12-18). Far from a fairytale, Genesis tells the story of a family that begins with wrestling and frustration as they cling to the promises of God amidst the reality of infertility. By the time we reach Genesis 15, Abram is frustrated, and the Lord approaches him with comforting words and then initiates a shocking...

We sit down to talk through Libby’s recent trip to Israel and hear stories from a place that is walking through immense suffering. We also discuss Genesis 14, and Abram’s heroic rescue of Lot as well as the strange but beautiful encounter with Melchizedek, the Priest-King of Salem.

We welcome Ryan DeHaan (Crossroads Bible Church Maintenance Director), to talk about his testimony and incredible transformation from destruction and death to new life in Christ. (Please be advised this episode includes descriptions of drug abuse and self-harm/suicide).

We sit down with Crossroads Bible Church College and Young Adult Pastors Gabe Hartfield and Nathan English to talk about wrestling through all types of relationships in light of our faith and a desire to honor God. What are current challenges we face relationally and what place do concepts like singleness, dating, marriage and friendship have in our walk with Christ?