The Word to Life Podcast

Feeling restless? Weary? A little “woe is me?” Jeremiah 45 shows us how Baruch was challenged to stop chasing greatness and start finding joy in humility before our great God.

Ever looked back and wondered, "What was I thinking?" From Jeremiah 44, Marcus explores how sin blinds us to the truth about ourselves and our past—and how Christ offers hope for change.

Is lasting change possible? Simon joins Word to Life to explore King Zedekiah’s back-flip faith in Jeremiah 34 and discover what true repentance looks like.

The most loved verse in the Bible? Jeremiah 29:11 is an incredible verse. But are we missing it’s true impact? Andy Copeman joins the Word to Life to show how context and the cross transform this well-loved part of Scripture.

How Lord?! Special guest Andrew Shead joins the podcast to take us a journey into Lamentations. Look at this book with fresh eyes and be equipped to use it in your walk with Christ.

What’s more dangerous than danger? Thinking you’re safe when you’re not. In Jeremiah 7, false teaching gives false security. Could we fall for the same lie? Marcus explores this on the Word to Life.

He is the potter, we are the clay. Let’s get our hands dirty and explore what this image really means for us, as Kerryn Rudder unpacks Jeremiah 18. 

Faithful or popular. You choose. You can’t be both. Andy Copeman joins the podcast to stand in Jeremiah's shoes and explore the choice we all face.

Does the world feel uncertain? When superpowers shift, it’s easy to feel uneasy. That’s how Jeremiah felt when God called him to speak. Join Marcus as he reveals the true superpower in Jeremiah 1.

What does God do with our worst failures? In John 21, Jesus meets Peter in the wake of his greatest collapse. Cam Mason (UC FOCUS) unpacks this powerful encounter and shows how Jesus responds to failure—and what it means for us.

Doubting? You’re not alone. Owen explores John 20 to show how Jesus meets Thomas —and how he meets us—in our doubts, and gives us the steps to walk with them and through them. 

Joy to the world, our saviour reigns! Simon joins the Word to Life to explore the joy on offer at Easter.

Sick of hypocritical leaders? Reconsider Jesus. Caleb Knight and Nate Xing join Word to Life to see how his integrity holds up under pressure (Matthew 27).

Confidence can be a great thing. But confidence in the gospel is the best thing. Special guests Peter Orr and Dan Mak join the Word to Life to unpack how Luke 1:1-4 shows us the confidence we can have in the gospel.

Feel like you’re just holding it all together? Come and enjoy the truth that actually it’s Jesus who is holding it all together. Marcus joins the Word to Life to unpack how Colossians 1 shapes our lives and ministry - a special podcast for Crossroads’ 30th birthday.

Aisha joins the Word to Life as we land on Malta in the final chapters of Acts and get up close and personal with the authentic Paul (Acts 28).

Jesus is risen! Is that easy or hard to believe? Marcus joins the Word to Life to explore how Paul upholds the incredible credibility of Jesus resurrection in the courtroom drama of Acts 26.

What responsibility do we carry for one another? Join us in Acts 20 as we discover God’s heart for His church — and our role in it.

Should I be baptised? Do I have the Holy Spirit? In this episode of The Word to Life, Simon opens up Acts 19 and explores what it really means to belong to Christ.

It’s the turning point of history. It rewrites our story and calls ‘time’ on idolatry. Come hear Marcus explore the immeasurable impact of Jesus’ resurrection from Paul’s speech in Athens.

Where is God leading me? I have this opportunity, should I take it? Revin joins the Word to Life to explore the freedom we can have to make kingdom-chasing decisions from Acts 16.

What does it look like to have a fierce trust in Jesus in the later years of life. In this special episode of The Word to Life, Jim and Lesley Ramsay open a trove of wisdom on making the most of the rest of your life.  The original recording was on the 20 Sep 2024.

Step into the garden of Gethsemane and overhear one of Jesus’ most intimate prayers. Simon takes us through this incredible moment in Scripture. First released 25 Oct 2024

How can we share the wonder of the Cross with children? Do kids really need doctrine? Kerryn Rudder digs into these big questions and more. (First released 8 Nov 2024)

How does God see me? Annabel shares how Romans 8:1 has become her go-to reality check — the truth she returns to when she needs reminding of God’s grace.