90 seconds or less...that's all we need nowadays to make our determinations about people's intent, character, and lifestyles.  Asanta Foster is back with Jon to discuss this very pervasive approach of making broad conclusions based on narrow evidence.  At the root of it is a lot of personal bias, lack of empathy, and narrow perspective.  Can we approach a solution to this problem together with Christ at the center coupled with honesty? Let's get into it!! 

As we are in the Lenten season leading to Resurrection Sunday, Jon dives into John 1 where we can learn so much from John being an awesome steward of the God-given power and influence He has.  His job was to prepare the way for the savior, not be the savior.  It's easy to fall into the influence of culture that want's us to white-knuckle the reigns of our influence, position and life in general.  Let's talk about the power of Jesus being the source and us embracing the power of being submitted to Him.  All that we've been given - influence, career, talent, status, behavior, choices and resource should point the people we encounter to the Lamb that is Jesus! How are you pointing people to Christ today?

Grace and Truth is what Jesus is full of! This partnership is key to changing the hearts of people, which is far more powerful than coercion or convincing by argument. Character and empathy are important to Jesus....the way we treat others and methods we use to secure our lifestyle must reflect the character of Christ. Too many associate with Christ by words, but have no true connection that compels them to truly point people to Him by example. Truly a matter of the heart! Let's talk about it!

This week, Jon examines a matter of the heart. The Bible says where our treasure is, that's where our heart will be.  In the climate of the US, what matters to people is at the forefront, for better or for worse. We dive into Matthew's account of the young rich ruler who desired something that everyone wants, but the priority of what was valuable to him was required.  Let's take a journey inward and see if we can identify if the invaluable is more important than what we currently value!

We back family! It's been a minute! Sooooo....what's happened since our last episode? Jon experienced the loss of his Dad, a vital piece in his life, and in-turn gained a vital Peace in divine purpose! This got us to thinking: voids because of life's losses are inevitable, but how we fill those voids is our choice! Jesus gives us the opportunity to respond even in grief. So join me in exploring that responds, and how we can learn from Jesus concerning it! Let's go!!

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Jon is back to celebrate this season of Advent with you where we get excited about the anticipation of Jesus' arrival, specifically as the Prince of Peace.  What happens when Jesus gives peace in a way that you don't want it? What happens if He decides not to speak to your "storm" but rather directly to you? We explore how Christ equips us with peace instead of making it a way of escape.  Let's talk family!

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My Pastor, Ken Nether joins us for a very important discussion about something that can blindside us through a triumphant testimony: Trauma! Have you ever taken the time to make sure you account for the "casualties" and the collateral damage you incurred when you overcame that last trial? Me and Pastor Ken discuss the necessity of discussing trauma on Sundays, his approach, and our personal experiences with the costs of winning in life.  Curiousity and vulnerability are big weapons here! Let's equip ourselves!

Be sure to check out Pastor Ken's series Triggered on Crossover Church YouTube Page!
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Glorilla, Kirk, Kierra, and Chandler! Problematic collab or discipleship we possibly may not understand? Is there an influence from the world that we should be concerned about? I think so, but not necessarily how you think? Let's dive into with my special guest and bro Asante Foster!  Let's go!

We continue to elevate our perspective of good that's working this week! Jon dives into Joseph's life. A man with a dream that led to a conspiracy to kill him, left for dead in a pit, sold into slavery, promoted in a foreign land, falsely accused, imprisoned, and rejected..sheesh. All of this was critical for the character needed for him to eventually rule and most importantly preserve life...specifically the life of his conspirators..wow.  Let's talk about the good that comes from Christ! Let's go!!

Jon dives into a very familiar scripture....All things work together for GOOD, but this is a loaded declaration. Sometimes our Good is not God's, and we examine the advantage of growth being offered by the Lord when we choose his perspective.  There are some qualifiers that we need to meet before we can see from that elevation...let's talk about it!