Don't forget to sign up for our upcoming classes! Find out https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/who-would-jesus-vote-for (Who Jesus Would Vote For) and https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/how-to-be-skilled-at-life (How to Be Skilled at Life) in these Zoom classes with https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastors Keith Simon) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick Miller). Last week, you heard how https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/should-christ...
Aug 31, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Don't forget to sign up for our upcoming classes! Find outhttps://info.thecrossingchurch.com/who-would-jesus-vote-for ( Who Jesus Would Vote For) andhttps://info.thecrossingchurch.com/how-to-be-skilled-at-life ( How to Be Skilled at Life) in these Zoom classes withhttps://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ ( Pastors Keith Simon) andhttps://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ ( Patrick Miller). As we approach election season, we'll be discussing how Christians should respond...
Aug 27, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 143
We're all busy. Who has time for an entire day of rest? Find out how Pastor Patrick Miller treats the Sabbath in today's fast-paced world. Interested in more content like this? Scroll down for more resources and related episodes, including a ten-day devotional of Rest and Recovery and a discussion on how to Remember the Sabbath from our last series on Learning to Follow Jesus. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. To learn more, vi...
Aug 26, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 142
You might have read through Genesis, but have you ever noticed https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis+6&version=ESV (Genesis 6.1-4)? Did it confuse you? It's a strange passage. Learn what it means from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) as he continues our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/ (Questions You're Asking). Interested in more content like this? Listen to https://www.thecrossin...
Aug 24, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Do you buy into conspiracy theories? Or do you think they're silly? Could they be harmful? Discover how Pastors Keith Simon and Patrick Miller respond to conspiracy theories as we continue our series on answering Questions You're Asking. Interested in more content like this? Check out https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/who-picked-which-books-went-into-the-bible/ (Who Picked Which Books Went Into the Bible?) Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so ot...
Aug 20, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 140
What does the Bible say about politics and social issues? Should religious matters be kept separate? Hear how https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) approaches the subject in this episode as he continues our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/ (Questions You're Asking). Interested in more content like this? Scroll down for more resources and related episodes, including the discussion on https://www.thecrossingchurc...
Aug 19, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Even the Bible has extremely explicit, immoral content in it, so where do we draw the line? How do you know what is and isn't okay to watch? See how https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) decides in this episode as he continues our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/ (Questions You're Asking). Interested in more content like this? Check out https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Si...
Aug 17, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Politics is taking over religion's role in society. How is it affecting the church? How should the church and Christians respond? Get insights from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastors Keith Simon) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick Miller) as they share what have learned as we continue our series on answering https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/ (Questions You're Asking). Interested in more content li...
Aug 13, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 137
What makes The Bachelor a questionable TV show? Does that say something about it? Or about us? Hear what https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) thinks of the show as he continues our series on answering https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/ (Questions You're Asking). Interested in more content like this? Check out https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/how-to-beat-digital-distraction/ (How to Beat Digital Distraction) from...
Aug 12, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Has science disproved the Bible and Christianity? Do we have to choose between science and religion? Hear what https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) says on the topic as we continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/ (Questions You're Asking). Interested in more content like this? Check out our guest interview with Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass on the compatibility of creationism and evolution: https://www.th...
Aug 10, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Do you feel like nothing is certain right now? Whether it's vacations, school, weddings, child care, graduations, retirement, promotions, or jobs, none of it feels certain. But followers of Jesus shouldn't be wrecked by uncertainty. In this episode we look at the practical ways Jesus helps us through uncertainty. Interested in more content like this? Scroll down for more resources and related episodes, including https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/how-should-christians-respond-to-coronavi...
Aug 06, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 134
There's something about sexual sin that oftentimes makes it seem like the worst kind of sin. Is it really? Is it unforgiveable? Discover how Jesus treated sexual sin from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) as he continues our series on answering https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/ (Questions You're Asking). Interested in more content like this? Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/why-is-god-saving-the-wr...
Aug 05, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Can personality tests like the Enneagram help us know more about ourselves and get to know others better? Or do they mischaracterize us and try to contain us in ill-fitting boxes? Discover how https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) views and uses personality tests as he continues our series on answering https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/ (Questions You're Asking). Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and ...
Aug 03, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Can we trust the Bible? It's a pretty important question for Christians to grapple with. Hear how the New Testament came together and why we can trust it from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) as he continues our series on answering https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/ (Questions You're Asking). Interested in more content like this? Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so othe...
Jul 29, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Are you saved? Are you sure? How can you be sure? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) as he starts out our new series on of answering https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/ (Questions You're Asking). Interested in more content like this? Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/how-to-become-a-christian-learning-to-follow-jesus-luke/ (How to Become a Christians) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com...
Jul 27, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Should we be wearing face masks? It's become a contentious issue and been espoused with moral and political implications. How should Christians respond? Hear what https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) are doing and what they advise other Christians to do too. Interested in more content like this? Scroll down for more resources and related episodes, including https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/sho...
Jul 23, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 129
It's the final episode of our third series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). What's the biggest takeaway from all the lessons? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) as he closes with https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+24.44-53&version=ESV (Luke 24.44-53). Interested in more content like this? Scroll down for more resources and related episodes, including https://www.the...
Jul 22, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Have you ever greeted someone you've met before but didn't recognize? It happens to all of us, even some of Jesus's followers in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+24&version=NIV (Luke 24.13-35). Figure out how to recognize Jesus as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) continues our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). Interested in more content like this? Check out some of our earli...
Jul 20, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Are happy endings just for fairytales? Sometimes it can feel that way. Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) discuss how to know when it's over and how to deal with the ending. Interested in more content like this? Scroll down for more resources and related episodes, Timeout! Learning When and How to Take a Timeout and https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/944267.Boundaries (Boundaries) by Henry ...
Jul 16, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Jesus's death and resurrection are fundamental to Christianity, so how do we know they're real? What proof is there to back up our beliefs? Hear the evidence from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) as he analyzes https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+24.1-12&version=ESV (Luke 24.1-12) to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). Interested in more content like this? Check...
Jul 15, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 125
We know we live in a fallen world, but how do we fix it? What's the solution? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) as he breaks down https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+23%3A44-49&version=ESV (Luke 23.44-49 )to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). Interested in more content like this? Check out our earlier episode on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast...
Jul 13, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Sports teaches people how to be a team player, but it's a lesson that reaches beyond the field, whether it's school or work or family or any other group. Learn whathttps://www.tablegroup.com/books/ideal-team-player/ (The Ideal Team Player )looks like as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) discuss biblical concepts and Patrick Lencioni's book. Interested in more content like this? Scroll down for more r...
Jul 09, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 123
When Jesus died, people didn't understand what was happening—not even his followers. Only one person recognized what was happening. Discover who it was and what they saw understood as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) reads through https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+23.26-43&version=ESV (Luke 23.26-43) to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). Interested in more co...
Jul 08, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Jesus died to save us, but that's not the reason he was killed. Uncover what led to Jesus's death as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) covers his trial in Luke 22-23 to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). Interested in more content like this? Check out https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/why-you-may-not-really-be-following-jesus-learning-to-follow-jesus-luke-18-9-14/ (Why You Ma...
Jul 06, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Have you been fighting more? Experiencing more conflict in relationships? You're not alone... and time won't fix it. So why are we fighting more during COVID, and what are practical steps to resolve conflict before it ruins our relationships? Be sure to follow us on our new https://www.facebook.com/Ten-Minute-Bible-Talks-103966368000540/ (Facebook page)! We want to connect with you, and you can help shape the podcast! Here's the URL: https://www.facebook.com/Ten-Minute-Bible-Talks-10396636800054...
Jul 02, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 120
When Jesus was arrested, his disciples thought it was time to fight back against Rome. But, Jesus went peacefully, they thought they had been defeated. Find out how God's kingdom prevails as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) revisits https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+22.47-53&version=NIV (Luke 22.47-53) with fresh eyes to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). Int...
Jul 01, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 119
How sinful are we? If we think about it and really answer the question honestly, it's extremely humbling. That's part of why we're tested. See how Peter was tested in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+22.31-34&version=NIV (Luke 22.31-34) as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) continues our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). Interested in more content like this? Check out https://...
Jun 29, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Most people want to make a lasting impact on the world, but is that realistic? Is it possible? God has a vision and purpose for your life, and while it may not be worldwide, that doesn't mean it's not world changing. In this episode Keith and Patrick discuss how Bible reading an integral component in aligning yourself with God's vision. Starting this life changing habit only takes ten minutes. To get you started (or restarted, or just continuing) we are challenging you to take the Ten Minute Bib...
Jun 25, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 117
People usually associate being a leader with having a high status. But what else should we associate with leader? See what Jesus was looking for as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick) reads through https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+22.7-38&version=NIV (Luke 22.7-38) to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). Interested in more content like this? Check out https://www...
Jun 24, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Before Jesus died, he ate with his disciples and explained his death. It was no accident that the Lord's Supper was during Passover. Learn the significance of the Last Supper from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) as he reads through https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+22.7-38&version=NIV (Luke 22.7-38) to continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). Interested in more content...
Jun 22, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 115
