The Crossing: Deeper Conversations

🎙️ On this episode of Deeper Conversations, Pastor Lee Brewer and Matt Bennett continue through Galatians with a discussion on Galatians 2:15–21.

Together, they unpack Paul’s powerful words about justification by faith, dying to self, and what it truly means for Christ to live in us.

The conversation centers around the freedom found in Jesus:

There is no pressure to be perfect. No burden of trying to earn God’s love. No need to go back to chains Christ already broke.

When we become spiritually aware of what Jesus has done for us, it changes everything.

📖 Galatians 2:20

✝️ Freedom over performance

🕊️ Grace over striving

Listen now and join the conversation.

Pastor Lee Brewer and Matt Bennett continue their study through Galatians with 2:11–14, where Paul confronts Peter for stepping back from Gentile believers out of fear of others.

In this episode, they talk about hypocrisy, people-pleasing, gospel consistency, and why our actions must line up with the truth we claim to believe.

In this episode of Deeper Conversations, Pastor Lee Brewer and Matt Bennett dive into Galatians 2:1–10, unpacking Paul’s unwavering defense of the true gospel. Together, they explore why the gospel message is non-negotiable, how believers must guard against compromise, and why even influential voices should never distort biblical truth. This conversation challenges listeners to stand firm in the essentials of the faith while avoiding unnecessary division over secondary issues.

In this episode of Deeper Conversations, Matt Bennett and Pastor Lee Brewer dive into Galatians 1:11–24 and unpack the powerful truth that the gospel is not man-made—it is revealed by God.

Paul defends the origin of his message, making it clear that he didn’t receive it from other people or religious systems, but directly from the Lord. And yet, what he received perfectly aligned with the other apostles, affirming the unity and truth of the gospel.

Together, we explore the apologetic weight of Paul’s testimony, the transformation of his life, and what it means for us today to trust in a gospel that is divinely given—not humanly constructed.

In this episode of Deeper Conversations, Pastor Matt and Pastor Lee kick off our new series, General Electric Power Company, walking through the powerful New Testament letters of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians.

We begin in Galatians 1:1–10, where the Apostle Paul the Apostle confronts a dangerous problem: the distortion of the gospel.

Why do we tend to add to what Jesus has already done?

What happens when we start living for the approval of people instead of God?

And how can we stay rooted in the true, unchanging gospel?

This conversation challenges us to examine where we may be subtly believing that Jesus is not enough—and calls us back to the freedom found in Him alone.

After a long break, Pastor Lee Brewer and Matt Bennett return to the Deeper Conversations Podcast with a deep dive into Ecclesiastes 10.

This episode explores the contrast between wisdom and foolishness, the consequences of neglect, the dangers of gossip, and the illusion that money or pleasure can provide lasting happiness. Through honest conversation and Scripture, they highlight the importance of intentional living and ongoing communion with God.

Topics include:

• ​ How foolishness often stems from ignoring God and His Word
• ​ Why selfish or neglectful leadership creates long-term damage
• ​ The spiritual cost of gossip and careless speech
• ​ The call to live wisely in light of an uncertain tomorrow

Ecclesiastes offers timeless wisdom for living a faithful and intentional life.

This week on Deeper Conversations, we’re in Ecclesiastes 7:5-7 with special guest Sue Brown, a longtime member of The Crossing. We discuss what it means to finish well—to walk faithfully through every season and stay true to God’s calling until the very end.

Why does Solomon say it’s better to go to a house of mourning than a house of feasting? In this episode of Deeper Conversations, we wrestle with what it means to live wisely, grieve deeply, and value what truly lasts.

Grief and reflection aren’t pleasant—but they grow us. Join the conversation as we explore how sorrow can refine the soul more than comfort ever could.

We chase more — more success, more comfort, more control. But Solomon says even when we get it, it can still feel empty. In this episode of Deeper Conversations, we unpack Ecclesiastes 6 and talk about why satisfaction isn’t found in what we possess but in who we trust.

In this episode, Pastor Lee Brewer and Pastor Matt Bennett walk through Ecclesiastes 5, focusing on the final verse — “God keeps him occupied with joy in his heart.”

They explore how a life centered on God brings peace and contentment even in the midst of work, wealth, and worry. Join the conversation as we rediscover the joy that only comes from Him.