Crossroads Church

Reflect on the past year with insights into its cultural highlights and challenges. Discover the meaning of God's kingdom and its potential for revival in the new year. Enjoy light-hearted stories about New Year traditions and personal goals. Reflect on the power of prayer, asking Jesus what you desire for the year ahead. Tune in for a heartwarming tale of friendship and spiritual growth, culminating in a blessing for hope and peace as listeners step into the new year.

This is a 60-minute, family-friendly immersive experience that makes the story of Christmas feel larger than life. It’s more than just a traditional candlelight service. It’s a chance to discover joy that stays with you all year long.

What happens when Christmas isn't picture-perfect? The discussion highlights Clark Griswold's humorous quest for an ideal holiday, revealing how our own perfectionism creates tension. Listeners are encouraged to embrace life's messiness, reflecting on the chaotic nature of the first Christmas. The joy of the season is rooted in recognizing our imperfections and needing grace. Ultimately, the podcast encourages personal growth, urging us to connect with Jesus, who welcomes the needy and transforms chaos into beauty.

Why does A Christmas Story still hit after all these years?  In Part 3 of Christmas at the Movies, we uncover why this classic connects so deeply and how it points to the heart of Christmas itself. Beneath the nostalgia is a powerful truth: God isn’t a taskmaster, He’s a giver. From childhood longing to the Christmas story in Scripture, this message explores what it means to trust a generous Father. What would you ask God for this Christmas if you really believed He was good?  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Fake can look pretty (ever heard of Instagram?), but sometimes our lives can feel like that fake Christmas tree in your living room. It's beautiful, perfect, and also..sterile and lifeless. This week, Kyle Ranson uses the Bible (and also the classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas") to show us how God stepped away from perfection to chase something better: you.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

What’s your Christmas season strategy? All of us have one. Maybe you’re trying to wring every bit of cheer out of the holiday like it’s a tube of toothpaste, or maybe you have a schedule so bare it would make the Grinch jealous. But what if there’s a better way? This week, Alli shows us how strategies we find in the most unlikely of places (like, say, 2004's “Christmas with the Kranks”) points us back to a timeless truth of how to get the most out of this holiday.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio

Eves aren’t just for Christmas anymore. We love Christmas, but who decided we start celebrating on November 1st? Let’s not skip over one of the only holidays dedicated to something God actually commands us to do—be grateful.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Deserts and rainforests. One day  life feels like you’re stuck in a desert, begging for rain. Other times feel like rainforests—life is lush and you’re swinging through the vines like George of the Jungle. Why does God feel so far away in one, yet, so close in another? This week, Brian Tome shows us how God isn’t just with us in the good times, but uses every season of life to accomplish His main goal—to make us look more like Him.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Feeling lost in the dark can be daunting, but there's hope and light waiting for you! Kyle Ranson explores the contrasts between mountaintop highs and valley lows, revealing how Jesus embodies truth in times of struggle. He delves into Psalm 23's promises and examines the power of deceptive whispers that keep us stumbling. Through engaging exercises, listeners confront sticky lies about their identity and worth. Ultimately, the message is clear: God relentlessly pursues each of us, offering light and healing along the way.

Discover how even the smallest step of faith can transform daunting obstacles into stories of victory. Kyle shares captivating anecdotes, including a rescue from a Hawaiian hike, to illustrate life's challenges. He invites listeners to embrace uncertainty as part of their faith journey. By exploring biblical imagery and Jesus' words, he encourages claiming promises over personal mountains. Conclude with a heartfelt call to action, urging everyone to take that mustard-seed step and trust God for their breakthroughs.