3Crosses Podcast

In this message, Austin Payne slows us down beneath outcomes and effort to recover Jesus as the true source of life. Rooted in John 15, the conversation reframes abiding not as a spiritual technique or performance metric, but as a grace-fueled posture of dependence on a Person. As pressure lifts, we’re invited to remain—learning that lasting fruit grows from connection to Christ, not control of our lives.

We begin the year by grounding our entire faith in the reality that every Christian is now in Christ — united with Him, joined to His life, and sustained by His presence. Jesus’ image of the vine and branches shows that Christianity is not just believing what Jesus said or imitating what Jesus did; it is receiving His very life. To “abide in Him” means staying connected, dependent, and receptive to the life Jesus already gives. Our identity is not achieved but received, and everything God will grow in us this year begins with this simple, essential command: remain in Me.

From our "Abide" series • Austin Payne

What if lasting change doesn’t come from trying harder, but from staying connected? In this message from John 15:16, Danny Strange explores what it means to bear “fruit that will last” and why true transformation flows from abiding in Jesus, not personal effort. Discover how identity, environment, community, and small, consistent reconnection shape a life that grows real fruit over time.

When Jesus speaks of “fruit that will last,” He isn’t talking about momentary inspiration or temporary spiritual highs, but the kind of transformation that comes from His life flowing through ours. Lasting fruit is the evidence of real union with Christ - character shaped into His likeness, obedience born from love, and lives that point others toward Him. This is the invitation for 2026: not to try harder, but to remain in Jesus so His life bears fruit in us that truly lasts.

From our "Abide" series • Danny Strange

In this episode, Larry walks through 1 John 5:1–21, reminding believers that eternal life is not a distant hope but a present assurance secured in Jesus. As Advent comes to a close, we’re invited to step into the new year abiding in Christ—grounded in His truth, His presence, and His unshakable promise.

As the year draws to a close, John offers believers the gift of confidence — you can know you belong to God. Eternal life isn’t a wishful hope but a present reality secured in Jesus. Advent ends not with uncertainty, but with assurance that Christ has come, is with us, and will keep us. We step into a new year abiding in His truth, His presence, and His promise.

"God With Us" series • Larry Vold

In this episode, Austin Payne explores how Christmas is not only about the birth of Jesus, but the new birth God offers us through His love. As we journey through Advent, we’re reminded of our identity as God’s children and the transforming work that shapes us to become more like Christ.

Christmas isn’t only about the birth of Jesus — it’s about the new birth offered to us. John marvels at the Father’s love that makes us His children, reshaping our identity and hope. Advent reminds us who we are and whose we are, freeing us from sin’s grip as we grow to resemble Jesus. The miracle of the manger leads to the miracle of our transformation.

"God With Us" series • Austin Payne

In this week’s message, Danny Strange walks through 1 John 2:3–17, inviting us to experience the love of Christ at Christmastime. Through Advent, we’re reminded how walking in the ways of Jesus, leaning into Christian community, and resisting worldliness helps restore love, joy, and peace to the season.

John teaches us to walk as Jesus walked, while warning us not to love the world's lust, greed, and pride, temptations that hijack Christmas every year. The answer isn't stripping away celebration or compartmentalizing faith from festivity, but learning the difference between feasting and gluttony: feasting responds, connects, and rests; gluttony grasps, compares, and never stops.

"God With Us" series • Danny Strange