Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
What Chronic Pain Taught Me About God | An Interview with Dave Cover
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you or someone you love battle with chronic pain? Do you wonder where God is in the midst of it? ...
What Story Are You a Part Of? | My Favorite Verses | Hebrews 12.1-3
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to find meaning in your life? Are you in the middle of a difficult season? Get so...
What is the Soul? | My Favorite Verses | Genesis 1.20
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard people about "what's good for the soul" and "saving the soul," but what does a...
Was Purity Culture a Bad Idea? 6 Myths You Should Kiss Goodbye
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Were purity rings, banquets, and pledges the best or worst thing to happen to Christianity? Did puri...
Caught in the Comparison Game?: How to Get Out with Guest Host Tanya Willmeth | My Favorite Verses | Galatians 2.20
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Envious? Dissatisfied? Constantly comparing yourself to everyone else? Learn how to get out of the C...
Do Some People Sin More Than Others? | My Favorite Verses | Luke 7.47
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself comparing your sins to others? Are you a pretty good person—compared to other...
How to Fight Your Anger | My Favorite Verses | 1 John 3.1
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anger isn't always bad—God gets angry—so what makes our anger usually different from his? Learn ...
Why is 11:00 on Sunday Morning the Most Segregated Hour?
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is the church responsible for racism? Is the church becoming too woke? How do race and religion fit ...
How to Overcome Sin and Regret | My Favorite Verses | Mark 16.6-7
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling under the weight of your sin? Find freedom in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?searc...
How I Lost My Emotions (and Found Them Again) | My Favorite Verses | Proverbs 20.5
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Experiencing emotional numbness? Struggling to relate to others or feel your own feelings? Try this ...
How Hate Fuels Big Businesses & Politicians but Destroys Us
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After Georgia passed new voting laws the MLB and politicians on both sides seem vested in keeping us...
Is Christianity as Soul-Sucking as a Bad Job? | My Favorite Verses | Ephesians 2.10
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does Christianity feel empty? Are you feeling drained and burnt out? Get hope and meaning from https...
What We Really Want | My Favorite Verses | Psalm 73.25
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling dissatisfied with your life? Disappointed with your life? Find out why from Keith Simon as h...
Why I'm Not Going to Heaven | My Favorite Verses | Acts 3.21
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christians talk about heaven a lot, but what will it actually be like? There are a lot of misconcept...
Why Friends Don't Let Friends Read Glennon Doyle
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NYT Bestseller https://untamedbook.com/ (Untamed) restyles the philosophy of an old, dead white dead...
The Danger of Growing Up Christian | My Favorite Verses
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Jensen Holt McNair shares her memories growing up as a Christian, and how easy it is to b...
Is There Anything You Can’t Trust God With? | My Favorite Verses | Romans 8:32
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We know to trust Jesus with our salvation, but should we give him more than that? Keith shares his a...
Does Life Have Any Meaning Without God? | My Favorite Verses | Isaiah 40:3-5
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are we cosmic accidents? DNA propagation machines? Do love and hate, good and evil, or justice and i...
Why an Atheist Homicide Detective Changed His Mind About the Resurrection: An interview with Detective J. Warner. Wallace
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can a rational, intelligent person believe that Jesus rose from the dead? J. Warner Wallace, a D...
Can Easter Offer Hope, Even to Cynics? | Mark | 1 Corinthians 15.58
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does the brokenness of this world weigh you down? Are you struggling for hope in your own life? Find...
Do You Have a Reason for Your Faith? | Mark | 1 Peter 3.15
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are faith and reason really at odds with each other? What makes Christianity believable? Find out wh...
Should We Legalize Polygamy? Why It’s Already Too Late.
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cities and states are beginning to decriminalize polygamy and recognize it as a union. Last week, An...
How the Resurrection Applies to Our Lives | Mark | Mark 16
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What makes Christianity different from every other religion? The Resurrection. It happened thousands...
What Did Dying Accomplish? | Mark | Mark 10.45
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Couldn't God just forgive us? Why did Jesus have to die? Get answers to these questions and more fro...
Donald Trump & Evangelical Masculinity: An Interview with Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last century, we've baked politics, masculinity, and religion together. In this episode, Ke...
Are Some Sins Better Than Others? | Mark | Mark 15.1-15
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes certain sins don't seem all that bad. Compared to something big like murder, is envy reall...
What Lies Beneath the Surface? | Mark | Mark 14.66-72
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would you ever deny Jesus? None of the disciples thought they would, but they all did. Dig deep with...
The L.A. Times' Terrible Advice How to Treat Your "Trumpite" Neighbors
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if your political opponent shoveled your driveway? Search for ulterior motives? Gi...
Was Jesus Afraid of Death? | Mark | Mark 14.32-42
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why was Jesus so distressed in the Garden of Gethsemane? Was he scared of the cross? Find out what r...
What Is Your Faith Costing You? | Mark | Mark 14.3-9
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does your faith look like to the rest of the world? How do you display it? See how this woman s...
Ravi Zacharias: Responding to Sexual Abuse in the Church
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recent revelations about Ravi Zacharias' abusive sexual behaviors have been in the Christian headlin...
Is the World Falling Apart? | Mark | Mark 13
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does it feel like the world is crumbling? Are we living in the end times? Understand what Jesus was ...
Are Your Ready for the Apocalypse? | Mark | Mark 13
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about the future can get confusing. That's why https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patri...
Rush Limbaugh: Saint or Sinner?
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, Rush Limbaugh passed away. Some people lauded him. Others hated him. But no one denies it...
Why People Rebel Against God | Mark | Mark 12.1-12
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes all the talk about God's grace and forgiveness overshadows his justice and judgement. List...
How to Live Out Jesus's Calling | Mark | Mark 11.12-25
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you represent Jesus in your life? Learn what Jesus wants from his followers in this episode a...
Why We Make Terrible Decisions and How to Improve Them
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to change your life? It starts with one good decision. Learn how decisions impact our lives fro...
What Pride Looks Like | Mark | Mark 10.32-45
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pride takes many forms, and we might not recognize it in ourselves. Learn how to identify it from ht...
What Temptations Cause You to Stumble? | Mark | Mark 9.43-49
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether we feel weak or strong in our faith, it's important to consider what our stumbling blocks ar...
Self-Care or Selfish? The Gospel of Wellness | 2 Corinthians 4.16
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People say you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others. Is that true? Or is...
How to Follow Jesus's Example | Mark | Mark 8.29-38
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you describe Jesus? We're called to follow his example, so what would that look like? Learn f...
How Is God Letting You Down Right Now? | Mark | Mark 8.11-26
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does it feel like your prayers are going unanswered? You're not alone. Listen to https://www.thecro...
How to Talk to About Sex, Politics and Religion Without ☠️ | Proverbs 18.13
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about spicy topics should be the spice of life, not the end of it. Having trouble bringing u...
How to Fight Hypocrisy | Mark | Mark 7.9
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest criticisms against Christianity is hypocrisy. Jesus condemned it, so how do we fi...
Does Jesus Get Tired of Us? | Mark | Mark 6.30-44
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you worry ever that God gets tired of hearing prayer requests? Do you want a deeper relationship ...
5 Ways to be Mentally Tough | 2 Corinthians 12.9
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Mental toughness" may be new term, but it's taught throughout the Bible. Enhance your faith by deve...
How to Respond to Jesus | Mark | Mark 5.21-43
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do we have to offer Jesus, our Lord and Savior? Discover what Jesus wants most in https://www.b...
Where Evil Comes From | Mark | Mark 5.1-20
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret we live in a fallen world. Hear how Jesus addresses evil in https://www.biblegateway....
Why I Gave Up Gay Relationships: An Interview with Sierra Michaelis
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sierra Michaelis used to play division one College Basketball. She also used to date women. In this ...
Where is Your Faith? | Mark | Mark 4.35-41
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trials test faith. That's what happened to the disciples in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?se...
What the Kingdom of God Looks Like | Mark | Mark 4.1-33
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
God's kingdom doesn’t have borders, so what's it look like? What's it made of? Get a sneak peek fr...
QAnon or Christ? How to talk to Christians Caught up in Conspiracy Theories
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We explain what QAnon is and share how conspiracy theories are spiritually dangerous, and how approa...
The truth about Pharisees and who follows Jesus | Mark 2.13-17
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Jesus calling you? How should you respond? Discover who Jesus chooses and what he wants from his ...
What Faith Looks Like | Mark | Mark 2.1-12
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Faith is more than a feeling. And it's more than a set of actions. Learn what true faith really look...
How to Read Your Bible | John 5.30
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is reading the Bible a struggle for you? You want to do it, but it's hard to actually put into pract...
Why Jesus Came to Earth | Mark | Mark 1.16-31
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can we live like Jesus? Look at how he lived his life. Follow along as https://www.thecrossingch...
How to Repent and Believe in Jesus | Mark | Mark 1.15
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Repentance and belief aren't just the first steps to becoming a Christian. They're continual commitm...
12 Ways to Kill Your Bible Reading Resolution in 2021
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most Christians want more time with God. The best way to do that? Making a habit of reading the Bibl...
Jesus Teaches a New Way to Be Human | Who Is Jesus? | Daniel 7
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for MARK in 2021! Download our study https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/guided-bible-reading...
Jesus Wants You to Be His Apprentice | Who Is Jesus?
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for MARK in 2021! Download our study https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/guided-bible-reading...
Best of 2020: How to Break and Make Life Changing Habits
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Your habits end up shaping what kind of person you become. And they're small little choices that ha...
Jesus Wants You in Israel's Story | Who Is Jesus? | Isaiah 52.7
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for MARK in 2021! Download our study https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/guided-bible-reading...
Is Jesus a Colonizer? | Who Is Jesus?
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for MARK in 2021! Download our study https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/guided-bible-reading...
How to Love Your Neighbor: An Interview with Chris and Elizabeth McKinney
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for MARK in 2021! Download our study https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/guided-bible-reading...
Does Jesus Make People Self-Righteous? | Who Is Jesus? | Luke 18.10-14
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christians usually aren't portrayed too flatteringly in pop culture. How can we be better representa...
Jesus Wants Your Help Bringing God's Kingdom on Earth | Who Is Jesus? | 1 Corinthians 15.58
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with purposelessness in your life? Wondering what you're here for? Get some answers in th...
Do You Worship Politics?: An Interview with Dr. Christopher J. W. Wright | Who Is Jesus?
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have politics become the new religion? Is the West dying? Should Christians engage in politics or st...
Jesus Wants to Overthrow Evil | Who Is Jesus? | Colossians 2.14-15
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to go through heartbreak or see evil happening. How is God going to fix it? Find out from ...
What does Jesus Want from You? | Who Is Jesus? | Luke 7:1-10
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you committed to Jesus—like really committed? What would that look like? Get a glimpse from ht...
Top 7 Books of 2020
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Keith and Patrick discuss their top 7 books of 2020 (plus a few extras). To learn more, visit our ht...
What Does Jesus Say About Anxiety? | Who Is Jesus? | John 6.16-24
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is anxiety plaguing you as the holidays come up and COVID-19 persists? Listen to https://www.thecros...
Jesus Wants Your Deepest Love | Who Is Jesus? | Revelation 2:4
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We know that we're not saved by our works, so how do we know if we're walking in faith? Hear how htt...
How to Let Change Kill You
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some people love change. Most people hate it. Why? Because change brings discomfort, difficulty, and...
What's the Gospel According to Jesus? | Who Is Jesus? | Luke 4.43
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Gospels tell the story of Jesus's life and ministry, but they're so much more than that. Learn w...
Did Jesus Call Himself a "Personal Savior"? | Who Is Jesus? | John 3.16-17
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How would you describe Jesus? How did he describe himself? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchur...
Is Jesus the ONLY Way? | Who Is Jesus? | John 14.6
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
But what about people who never hear about Jesus? What about all the other good people who aren't Ch...
Does Jesus Have a Purpose for My Life? | Who Is Jesus? | Proverbs 16.4
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are you living for? Why are we here on this earth? Hear https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff...
Did Jesus Think He Was Living in the End Times? | Who Is Jesus? | Mark 1.14-15
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is the world about to end? What would that look like? How would we know? Discover what we should exp...
What is Critical Theory? And how it's redefining "justice."
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We explain the worldview redefining social justice and fueling movements like Black Lives Matter, Tr...
What Were Politics Like in Jesus's Day? | Who Is Jesus?
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Has politics always been such a big deal in society? It definitely was in Jesus's time! Learn why fr...
What Was Jesus's Everyday Life Like? | Who Is Jesus?
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did Jesus just preach all day every day? What else did he do? Learn about the world Jesus lived in f...
Does the Bible Say Anything About Policing? Part II
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do we obey God's command to submit to authority when the authority isn't following God's command...
How Does Jesus Heal Human Society? | Who Is Jesus? | Jeremiah 29.7
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The world is clearly broken. We're waiting for Jesus to come back and save us, but is that really go...
Was Jesus White? | Who Is Jesus?
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Bible says God made humans in his own image, but we tend to make Jesus into our own image. Is th...
Does the Bible Say Anything About Policing? Part I | Luke 3.14
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Policing isn't a new problem—for the US or for the rest of the world. It's been a problem all thro...
Was Jesus a Real Person? | Who Is Jesus?
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do we know that Jesus really existed? It's an important question. If he's just a legendary figur...
Can Christians Be Demon-Possessed? | Questions You're Asking | Ephesians 6.10-18
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is demon-possession actually biblical or a fantastical trope for horror stories? Is it modern or a m...
How Do You Define "Social Justice"? | Questions You're Asking
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Politics shapes society, so what do we want society to look like? Learn how the Bible defines a just...
Why Are Catholic and Protestant Bibles Different? | Questions You're Asking
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that different Christian traditions have different books in their Bibles? So how do we ...
Can Christians Get Tattoos? | Questions You're Asking | Romans 14.5-8
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tattoos seem to be increasingly popular now, among Christians and non-Christians. What does the Bibl...
Keep Your Faith Out of the Voting Booth? | Questions You're Asking
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The separation of church and state is fundamental to American politics—one of the core principles ...
What is the Gift of Tongues? | Questions You're Asking | 1 Corinthians 14.1-25
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is speaking on tongues crazy talk, or is it really a sign of the Holy Spirit? What does "speaking in...
Does Claiming Your Giving on Your Taxes Negate Spiritual Blessings? | Questions You're Asking | Deuteronomy 14.22-23
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's more important: what we do or why we do it? Follow along as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com...
Is Heaven God's Oval Office or My Afterlife Bungalow? | Questions Your Asking
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who is the right candidate to vote for in November? Who does God support? Understand the biblical at...
Should Christians Be Rich? | Questions You’re Asking
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"We have narrowed salvation to focus only on our souls or only on individuals. And we have missed wh...
Should Christians Go to War? Yes. | Questions You're Asking | Romans 13.3-4
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) said Chri...
Should Christian Go to War? No.
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick and Keith are doing another point/counter-point. Should Christians go to war? In this episod...
Are Kids a Blessing or a Burden? | Psalm 127.3
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some say that the best things in life come at the greatest cost. What are kids costing parents? Do t...
Do We Get Too Wrapped Up in Denominations? | Questions You're Asking | Romans 14-15
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can the church be unified if there are so many denominations? How do we know what's right and tr...
Pot, Dinosaurs, Cults, Cain, Works-Based-Salvation, and Was Teenage Jesus Omniscient? Questions you’re asking.
26 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been getting lots of question on our Facebook page, and we’re hitting them all hear in one...