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Lauren’s story is one of God reshaping her priorities through seasons of loss, uncertainty, and surrender. As she encountered God through His Word and community, He began to change her heart and redirect her focus toward the mission field right outside her door. Inspired by the story of her own parents—whose lives were transformed through a neighborhood Bible study that led their family to Christ—...

Welcome to a new podcast here at Crossroads Bible Church where we share stories about how the Kingdom of Heaven is breaking in and breaking out in the Crossroads community and in our city! Join us for this intro episode of our new series of Kingdom Stories!

We sit down to break down Romans 1 as we head into our new series for the fall. Paul writes this letter against the backdrop of the most influential city in the most powerful empire the world had ever seen, to a church he had never visited but that he was deeply encouraged by. What was Paul's purpose for writing? and what does it mean to be Gospel Strong? Join us as we explore these questions...

What does it mean to triumph over the dragon? Revelation 12 says we overcome “by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” In this episode, we explore how the gospel gives us victory and how our stories become part of God’s bigger story. Matthew 1:5–6 shows this through Rahab, Ruth, and David—unlikely people whose stories became part of Jesus’ lineage. Your testimony matters. God...

In this episode, we sit down with Resident College Pastor Cayden and his wife Haley to discuss the conclusion of Isaiah, where we get this beautiful picture of God restoring creation. All animosity between predator and prey is gone, all injustice is rectified, and the world is restored to the way it was always supposed to be. What does clinging to this hope mean? How would it change our lives now...

We live in a world that constantly tells us to do more, move faster, and keep up. But what if our busyness is keeping us from experiencing the freedom God intended for us? In Isaiah 61, Jesus announces the hope of Jubilee: a freedom from bondage, restoration for the broken, and good news for the weary. In this episode, we explore the tyranny of busyness and the invitation of Jesus to stop striving...

We sit down with Middle School Pastor Erik Veker and Executive Pastor Matt Stowell to chat about Isaiah 55-56. In Isaiah 55–56, God invites the thirsty, the hungry, the broken, the outsider, and the one who feels unworthy to come and receive his grace freely. Yet our hearts are experts at finding reasons why the invitation couldn’t possibly include us:  I don’t belong. I have nothing to offer. I’v...

We sit down with Hayleigh Amey to unpack Isaiah 53 which gets us to the heart of the gospel: our sin is potent, but Christ’s blood is more powerful. We unpack the paradoxes of salvation: that salvation is achieved through humiliation, received through humility, and that suffering is the pathway to glory. How can the suffering and rejection of one man accomplish salvation for many? And what does th...

In the middle of the battle with ALS, there are doubts, hopes, fears, unanswered questions, and moments of deep sorrow. In this episode, we sit down for a raw and honest conversation with a husband and wife from our church as they share their journey through an ALS diagnosis. We talk about what it looks like to trust God when you don’t understand what He is doing, where to turn when fear and doubt...

Kelly M. Kapic holds the Honorary Chair of Theology and Culture at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, where he has taught since 2001. An award-winning theologian and author, he has written or edited more than fifteen books, including " You're Only Human ," winner of the  Christianity Today  2023 Book of the Year Award (Theology, Popular). His other notable works include &...

In this episode, we unpack the prophet's vision of deserts bursting into bloom, streams of living water flowing through barren places, and a day when sorrow and sighing finally disappear. What do these images mean? Together, we explore how Isaiah's promises find their fulfillment in Jesus,t the One who brings life to spiritual deserts today and who will one day renew all creation. Preacher...

We sit down to chat Isaiah 25 and the ultimate hope of the Christian life: that death would be swallowed up, and that every tear would be wiped from our faces. Join us as we explore those themes alongside longtime member and former chair of our elder board Sam Sterk. Preacher: Tryg Veker Text: Isaiah 25 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

We sit down with Phil Warners former chair of the Elder Board at Crossroads Bible Church, and longtime member as well as Tech Director Charlie Gretzinger to break down themes from Isaiah chapter 11. Preacher: Tryg Veker Text: Isaiah 11 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

Join us as we sit down to explore Isaiah chapter 9, the relational dysfunction between God and his people, and the divine hope in the titles applied to the Messiah in this stunning prophecy. What do they mean, and how do they apply to today? Book Referenced: Ken Boa Handbook to Prayer: Praying Scripture Back to God Peacher: Tim Bassett Text: Isaiah 9 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

We sit down with Hunter Rowher to talk about Isaiah 6. What happens when we truly see God? Isaiah's vision of God's holiness leads to a deeper understanding of both God and himself. In this episode, we explore why the knowledge of God and the knowledge of self are inseparable—and how God's grace transforms those who encounter His glory. Preacher: Rod VanSolkema Text: Isaiah 6 Sermon Link: CLICK HE...

We unpack Isaiah 5 and the powerful parable of the Lord's vineyard: a picture of God's faithful care for His people and His disappointment at the fruit they produced. We explore the six woes Isaiah pronounces against Judah, examining how greed, self-indulgence, pride, injustice, moral confusion, and self-righteousness reveal hearts that have drifted from God. Together, we discuss what thes...

We sit down with Shannon Popkin and Noah French to discuss Isaiah 2. Here Isaiah, gives us a vision that is both breathtaking and unsettling. On one hand, it pulls back the curtain on a future where the nations stream to God, where swords become plowshares, and peace finally reigns. On the other, it confronts us with the sobering reality of judgment, the humbling of human pride and the exposure of...

Back by popular demand, Coach Mike Swider joins us to talk about what it really takes to endure when life gets hard. This conversation gets into resilience that isn’t hype, but forged over time, how faith anchors you in pressure, and why quitting quietly is often the biggest battle. We also talk fatherhood, responsibility, and becoming the kind of man who stays when things get difficult. Coach Swi...

Isaiah doesn’t pull punches. He names the sin, unmasks the hypocrisy, and reveals a people far from God while still going through the motions of worship. But right in the middle of the darkness comes one of the most hope-filled promises in all of Scripture: though your sins are like scarlet, they can be made white as snow. Explore Isaiah 1 with us in this podcast! Preacher: Rod VanSolkema Text: Is...

What does it actually look like to meet God in chaos? In this episode, we sit down with Annie VanDyke and wrestle with Philippians 4 in the middle of real battles: OCD, anxiety, and postpartum depression. How do we learn, like Paul, the secret of contentment when our minds won’t slow down and our emotions won’t cooperate? We explore what it means to cling to Christ when peace feels distant; and ho...

We sit down with David and Sherri VanderVelde to discuss their gritty life lived in reckless pursuit of the Kingdom of God as well as Philippians 4 and the call not to be anxious about anything. What does that mean? How can we apply it? Preacher: Tryg Veker Text: Philippians 4:2-9 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

In this episode, we sit down with Crossroads member Phil Sims to unpack Philippians 3:12-21 and what it really means to mature in Christ. Paul reminds us that the Christian life isn’t about having already arrived, but about pressing on toward Jesus. So what does spiritual maturity actually look like? What does it feel like to grow, to struggle, to keep moving forward when you’re not where you want...

What makes someone right in the eyes of God? We tend to look to our performance and our résumé to justify ourselves, but does that actually work? In this episode, we unpack how Paul dismantles that way of thinking, drawing from Rod’s sermon on Philippians 3:1–11. Preacher: Rod VanSolkema Text: Philippians 3:1-11 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

We sit down with Brittany Riva, to talk about Crossroad's Missional Outpost led by Jason and Julie Botbyl and Phlippians 3. What if the church isn’t built on gifting, strategy, or comfort but on humility? In this episode, we explore powerful stories from the Romanian church, where radical sacrifice and gospel clarity have led to explosive yet faithful growth. Anchored in Philippians 2, we unpa...

The Christ Hymn in Philippians 2 is one of the most profound and beloved passages in all of Scripture, but what is it really saying? What kind of mindset enabled Jesus to humble Himself, and how does that same mindset empower believers to rise above any circumstance? In this episode, we dive deep into the meaning and implications of Philippians 2, exploring how the mind of Christ reshapes everythi...