Crosswinds Unleashed

In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, we explore what Scripture teaches about the value of every human life and how that truth shapes the way followers of Jesus live, speak, and act. Through honest conversation and biblical reflection, we wrestle with difficult realities, cultural tensions, and the call to respond with both conviction and compassion. This week, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by fellow Crosswinds Pastor and co-host Elijah Merrill.

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In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, we conclude our follow-up conversation with Pastor John Baker, Lead Pastor of LifeSpring Community Church in Valley City, Ohio. After first sitting down with us in 2024 to share his journey through cancer, Pastor John joins us again in 2026 to reflect on what the Lord has been teaching him since then. With honesty and humility, Pastor John gives us an update on his life, his ongoing journey, and how he’s seen God’s faithfulness at work in both the ups and downs. This week, along with Pastor John Baker, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by fellow Crosswinds Pastor and co-host Elijah Merrill.

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In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, we have the privilege of sitting down once again with Pastor John Baker, Lead Pastor of LifeSpring Community Church in Valley City, Ohio. After first sitting down with us in 2024 to share his journey through cancer, Pastor John joins us again in 2026 to reflect on what the Lord has been teaching him since then. With honesty and humility, Pastor John gives us an update on his life, his ongoing journey, and how he’s seen God’s faithfulness at work in both the ups and downs. This episode is a powerful reminder that even in seasons of uncertainty, the Lord is present, active, and deeply personal in His care for us. This week, along with Pastor John Baker, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by fellow Crosswinds Pastor and co-host Elijah Merrill.

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In our first episode of Crosswinds Unleashed in 2026, we’re taking an honest look at fresh starts through a Christian lens. What does real change look like when it’s rooted not in willpower alone, but in God’s grace? We’ll talk about spiritual renewal, letting go of what no longer gives life, and stepping into who God is shaping you to be in this new year. This week, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by fellow Crosswinds Pastor and co-host Elijah Merrill.

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In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, we dive into the Christmas Story! Christmas is a story we think we know, but sometimes the familiar needs to be heard again, slowly and honestly. In this episode, we revisit the birth of Jesus. We talk about the people, the interruptions, the quiet faith, and the surprising hope woven into that first Christmas night. It’s not just a story about what happened back then, but a story about what God is still doing in us now. This week, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by fellow Crosswinds Pastor and co-host Elijah Merrill.

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In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, we take a look at how Jesus stepping into our world through the incarnation brings peace we cannot find anywhere else. From the quiet places of our hearts to the relationships we’re navigating, the Incarnation reminds us that God came close so peace could, too. This week, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by fellow Crosswinds Pastor and co-host Elijah Merrill.

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In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, we reflect on the light Christ brings into the world at Christmas. From the hope that breaks through darkness, to the joy that steadies our hearts, join us as we explore how His light continues to guide, comfort, and transform our everyday lives. This week, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by fellow Crosswinds Pastor and co-host Elijah Merrill.

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In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, we reflect on how Jesus’ arrival in a manger reveals the true heart of God, marked by gentleness, surrender, and deep humility. Join us as we reflect on how Christ’s humility invites us to live with the same grace, gentleness, and surrender this Christmas season. This week, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by fellow Crosswinds Pastor and co-host Elijah Merrill.

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In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, as we step into the Advent season once again, we're invited to slow down, breathe deep, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Over the next few weeks, we’ll journey through the rich themes of Advent—hope, peace, joy, and love—and discover how each one draws us closer to the wonder of Christmas Eve. Join us as we begin this sacred rhythm, opening our lives to the Light that breaks into the darkness and the Savior who comes near. This week, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by fellow Crosswinds Pastor and co-host Elijah Merrill.

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In this week's episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, we explore how practicing gratitude reshapes the way we see God, ourselves, and the world around us. We discuss why Scripture calls us to give thanks in all circumstances, how gratitude strengthens our faith, and the subtle ways it reorients our hearts toward hope and joy. Whether you’re in a season of blessing or walking through something heavy, this conversation invites you to slow down, remember God’s faithfulness, and choose thankfulness as a daily spiritual rhythm. This week, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by fellow Crosswinds Pastor and co-host Elijah Merrill.

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