The Locker Room

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

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