The Locker Room

We sit down to talk Genesis 18 and the role of Abraham priesting on behalf of Sodom. We ponder how to be “in the world but not of it.”

We sit down with Crossroads Creative Director RJ Alicea and Student Ministries Admin. Molly Vedders to explore Genesis 18 and the story of Sarah struggling with her barrenness. We talk about cynicism, hope, and the laughter of God. We also explore the use of creative arts in the Christian life and how God can redeem all things for his purposes.

We explore Genesis 17 and talk about the covenant mark of circumcision. What did this mean for the family of Abraham and the nation of Israel? We also explore how our faith is often marked by moments of suffering and wounding; and how when those wounds are redeemed they can be used to heal others.

We sit down with Derek Russ, Wade Vegteveen and Chad Shelner to discuss how our work can be a place of worship. With various backgrounds of workplace experience from landscaping, to sales, to palliative medical care, these men provide real-life practical discussion of the life-giving but disciplined choice to worship God through our work.

We sit down with Dr. Jerry Sittser a professor emeritus of theology and senior fellow at Whitworth University. Jerry Sittser specializes in the History of Christianity, Christian Spirituality, and Religion in American Public Life. Students have voted him “Most Influential Professor” ten times. He has written nine books, among them “A Grace Disguised”, “The Will of God as a Way of Life”, and “Water from a Deep Well.” His latest book is the main focus of our discussion “Resilient Faith: How the Early Christian “Third Way” Changed the World.” This episode features hosts Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, and Tryg Veker.

We sit down with Las Vegas Raiders Quarterback Aidan O’Connell, to talk about living out his faith on the “street-corner” of the NFL.

We sit down with Shannon Popkin to digest the story of Abram and Sarai thus far (Gen. 12-18). Far from a fairytale, Genesis tells the story of a family that begins with wrestling and frustration as they cling to the promises of God amidst the reality of infertility. By the time we reach Genesis 15, Abram is frustrated, and the Lord approaches him with comforting words and then initiates a shocking covenant that completely flips upside down all of our preconceived notions about how we relate to God.

We sit down to talk through Libby’s recent trip to Israel and hear stories from a place that is walking through immense suffering. We also discuss Genesis 14, and Abram’s heroic rescue of Lot as well as the strange but beautiful encounter with Melchizedek, the Priest-King of Salem.

We welcome Ryan DeHaan (Crossroads Bible Church Maintenance Director), to talk about his testimony and incredible transformation from destruction and death to new life in Christ. (Please be advised this episode includes descriptions of drug abuse and self-harm/suicide).

We sit down with Crossroads Bible Church College and Young Adult Pastors Gabe Hartfield and Nathan English to talk about wrestling through all types of relationships in light of our faith and a desire to honor God. What are current challenges we face relationally and what place do concepts like singleness, dating, marriage and friendship have in our walk with Christ?