3Crosses Podcast

When fear and anxiety feel overwhelming, Psalm 46 reminds us that God is not distant from our trouble—He is present in the middle of it. This message looks at what it means to bring our fear honestly before God and discover that peace comes not from control, but from knowing Him in the shaking. Anxiety is not the opposite of faith; it is often exactly where faith begins.

Anxiety is not a sign of weak faith. Psalm 46 points us to a God who is a present help, not a distant solution — and invites us into a stillness that is trust, not denial. Fear is not the absence of faith; it is often the starting point. Psalm 91 does not minimize danger–it places the fearful in the shelter of the God who promises to be with us. Honest to God Lens: God is not a distant solution — He is a present help, and that changes everything.

From our "Honest To God" series • Austin Payne

In this episode, we continue our Honest to God series with Psalm 62 and the reminder that God is our rock when life feels unstable. We talk about what it means to stop pretending we’re fine, honestly pour out our hearts to God, and speak His promises back to our souls when fear and anxiety take hold. When everything around us is shaking, we can run to the rock, stand firm on the rock, and find refuge in Christ.

God has never asked for our polished performance — He asks for our hearts. This week opens everything: honest prayer is not a crisis of faith, it is the doorway the entire Psalms hold open. Honest to God Lens: Honest prayer is not where faith breaks down — it is where faith begins.

From our "Honest To God" series • Danny Strange

In this episode of the 3Crosses Podcast, we unpack James 5:19–20 and the danger of slowly wandering from the truth, exploring how even small “1 degree” drifts can eventually lead us far from God and His people. We talk about what it looks like to lovingly pursue those who are wandering, following the example of Jesus, the Good Shepherd who never stops going after the lost. As we wrap up our James series and look ahead to Psalms, this conversation reminds us that living a single-minded life is not just personal — it’s about pursuing and protecting one another in community.

James closes with mission. Mature faith does not turn inward but moves outward in love. A single-minded community refuses to let people drift, joining God’s work of restoration with clarity, courage, and compassion.

From our "A Study Through James" series • Ryan Suzuki

In this episode, we walk through James 5:13–18 and discover that the most powerful prayers don’t come from people who have it all together, but from people who know they need God. Through stories of suffering, joy, confession, and Elijah’s humanity, we see how prayer recenters divided hearts around dependence on God. This Mother’s Day message reminds us that effective prayer is not about perfection, but honest alignment with the God who meets us in our need.

James presents prayer as the unifying practice of a whole life. Prayer realigns the heart toward dependence on God in suffering, joy, sickness, and sin. Through prayer, divided lives are re-centered and restored.

From our "A Study Through James" series • Austin Payne

This episode explores what it really means to be patient in seasons of suffering and injustice, and why that kind of waiting is so difficult. Instead of turning our pain outward or trying to control everything ourselves, we’re invited to bring it directly to God and trust Him with what we can’t carry. Ultimately, it shows how a patient God is at work in our waiting—forming us, restoring what’s broken, and making room for more people to come home.

James calls believers to patient endurance amid injustice. Waiting becomes an act of trust when hope is fixed on God rather than circumstances. A single-minded life remains steady, confident in God’s compassion and timing.

From our "A Study Through James" series • Danny Strange