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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
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- AO Lab Website
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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

Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 10min
Ep. 40 - Hiding Behind the Mask of Performance ft. Tracy Hanson
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 Humphrey
Tracy Hanson

Mar 29, 2024 • 22min
Bonus: Stations of the Cross
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 28, 2024 • 1h 12min
Ep. 39 - A Birthright for a Bowl of Soup ft. Brittany Riva
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 21, 2024 • 1h 17min
Ep. 38 - Walking with God in the Mundane ft. Brian Robinson
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:
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Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 28min
Ep. 37 - How Do I Read My Bible? ft. Dr. Andrew Abernethy, Libby VanSolkema, Rod VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
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 purchase Savoring Scripture visit: https://www.amazon.com/Savoring-Scripture-Six-Step-Guide-Studying/dp/1514004097?asin=B09YYZV9WP&depth=1&format=1&revisionId=e253ab83

Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 15min
Ep. 36 - Don’t Wait For a War to Start Making Disciples ft. Neluțu Iubas, Maria Iubas, Rod VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
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 the war.

Mar 7, 2024 • 1h 24min
Ep. 35 - Sodom’s Judgment ft. Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
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.