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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

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.


