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May 22, 2024 • 53min
Ep. 50 - Being With God: The Absurdity, Necessity, and Neurology of Contemplative Prayer ft. AJ Sherrill
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 15, 2024 • 1h 9min
Ep. 49 - Is Your Wage Your Worth? ft. Brent Becker, Rod VanSokema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
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 13, 2024 • 1h 9min
Ep. 48 - Redeeming Cities and Families ft. Mike Bartlett, Jamie Bartlett
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 10, 2024 • 1h 8min
Ep. 47 - Motherhood: The Agony and The Ecstasy ft. Mallory Veker, Naomi Sands, Judy Black, Lynda Roersma
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 8, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep. 46 - The Problem With Control ft. Shannon Popkin
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 1, 2024 • 1h 6min
Ep. 45 - Jacob's Journey ft. Karl Koelling, Rod VanSolkema, Tryg Veker, Quinn Humphrey
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

Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep. 44 - Sex Trafficking and 1Saved ft. Jeremy Hess, Sarah Hess, George Canda, Jeff Acojedo
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 18, 2024 • 1h 13min
Ep. 43 - Sibling Rivalry & the Need for the Father’s Blessing ft. Craig Bradley
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 15, 2024 • 1h 1min
Ep. 42 - Songs from the Spirit - ft. Franni Rae Cash Cain, Austin Cain
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 11, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep. 41 - Safe Spaces? - ft. Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker, Quinn Humphrey
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


