The Locker Room

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. 

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 preaching, teaching, and equipping the next generation of leaders how to do the same. In addition to being the author of The Bible in World History, He is also the author of The Illustrated Guide to Bible Battles and has contributed to several volumes of the Layman's Commentary Series. Steve's heart is to see people understand how to read, understand and apply the Christian Bible to their lives. The mission's organization "To Every Tribe" exists to extend the worship of Christ among all peoples by mobilizing the church, training disciple-makers, and sending missionary teams to plant churches among the unreached.

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

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.

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

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

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).

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

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

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