In this episode, we explore Ephesians 5:15-20, where the Apostle Paul offers profound insights into living a life that reflects wisdom and gratitude. Join us as we unpack these powerful verses, which guide us in making the most of our time, avoiding foolishness, and being filled with the Spirit. Preacher: Erik Veker Passage: Ephesians 5:15-21 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE Resources mentioned: New City Catechism Hymnal for Celbration and Life How to Memorize Scripture for Life...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 63
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 embrace a life of righteousness and truth. We also embrace the hard but necessary practice of exposing our sin to on...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 62
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: CLICK HERE...
Aug 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 61
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 4:1-16 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 60
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...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 58
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 benign, and practical applications for living amid this unseen battle today. Preacher: Rod VanSolkema Passage:...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 58
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.
Jul 03, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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 Presbyterian pastor in North Carolina. She is a mother, grandmother, author, and speaker. The topic of our ...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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 Article Midsize Cities Struggle with Snowballing Homelessness...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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.
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 53
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 the pastor of Kishwaukee Bible Church in DeKalb Illinois. He has been involved in ministry for over 20 years. He loves p...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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
May 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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 With God": The Absurdity, Necessity, and Neurology of Contemplative Prayer....
May 22, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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.com Esther Vugteveen - Wrap around Care Initiative: fosteradopt@crossroads-bible.org...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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 ).
May 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 47
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
May 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 46
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
May 01, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 45
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 visit: https://1saved.org
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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. "We The Kingdom" Music click: HERE Austin Cain Music click: HERE...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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, by finding healing in the abundant life that Jesus Christ offers. Hosts: Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker, Haley H...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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.
Mar 29, 2024•22 min
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
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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 Studies, Professor of Old Testament, and Director of M.A. in Biblical Exegesis at Wheaton College. To pur...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 37
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" - which is a convoy ministry supporting churches, and housing displaced people of Ukraine during t...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 36
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.
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 35
