The Extra 10

Why do people who grew up in church eventually walk away from their faith—and what can parents, mentors, and church leaders do about it?

In this episode of Extra 10, Ben Cartland and Jason Esposito unpack five common reasons people drift from Christianity: competing priorities, feeling like faith “isn’t working,” unanswered questions, never personally owning their beliefs, and failing to see faith lived out authentically.

They also discuss raising godly kids instead of simply “good” kids, creating room for difficult questions, the importance of Christian community, and why an honest apology can be one of the strongest examples of faith.

If you care about helping the next generation develop a faith of their own, this conversation offers practical encouragement without pretending parenting or discipleship is easy.

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Why are so many people who grew up in church walking away from their faith? If you’ve watched someone you love quietly leave, you know the ache behind that question. While it’s easy to blame culture, the real reasons cut much closer to home.

We take an honest look at what’s driving people away—from prioritizing politics over Jesus and struggling when faith doesn’t fix our anxiety, to giving shallow answers and failing to practice what we preach. Passing on lasting faith isn't about lectures; it's about seeing God’s commands as protective guardrails and reclaiming simple spaces, like the dinner table, for real conversations about doubt and grace.

Whether you're a parent, mentor, or friend, this message will challenge, encourage, and refocus your heart.

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How can Christians disagree about politics, culture, and personal convictions while staying united in Christ?

On this episode of The Extra 10 Podcast, Pastor Alan Hannah joins the conversation to explore why church unity matters—and how division can undermine our mission. Following the conclusion of CrossWay’s Romans series, we discuss navigating differences, handling criticism, and speaking truth with humility, empathy, and grace.

From political disagreements and Halloween to social media conflict, this conversation offers practical ways to approach difficult conversations, extend grace to pastors, and bring peace into our everyday relationships.

Unity doesn’t require everyone to think alike. It requires keeping Jesus at the center.

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What does it look like to faithfully follow Jesus in a complicated world? In “Final Words,” Pastor Jason Esposito closes out our journey through Romans by looking at Paul’s final words to the church—and the reminder that God uses ordinary people to accomplish His purposes.

In Romans 16, Paul points to a diverse community of believers with different stories, backgrounds, strengths, and weaknesses, all united around Jesus and His mission. He also challenges the church to recognize false teaching, grow in discernment, and become people who are “wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.”

In this message:
• Why we need one another in the church
• How to recognize and respond to false teaching
• Becoming a thoughtful, biblically grounded follower of Jesus
• Being wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil
• What Christians should avoid, run toward, and seek to redeem
• How ordinary people can be used by God for His purposes

Wherever God has placed you—your family, workplace, neighborhood, or community—you have a part to play. Watch and consider how God is calling you to live with wisdom, courage, and faithfulness as part of His church.

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What does it look like to trust God when life hurts—and the hard season isn’t over?

Susan joins Jason and Ben for an honest conversation about childhood trauma, family loss, her journey as an artist, and an ongoing battle with cancer. She shares how God met her in grief, depression, and uncertainty, and how Scripture, prayer, and a caring church community helped her keep moving forward.

Together, they explore what it means to “argue with your feelings,” bring your hardest questions to God, and move from “Why me?” toward surrender. Susan’s story offers encouragement for anyone walking through pain: you don’t have to face it alone, and God can use your story to bring hope to someone else.


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Pain is part of life, but God can use suffering to build perseverance, character, and hope. Through Scripture, we discover how to shift our focus from “why” to Jesus and trust God’s work in our hardest seasons. If you’re hurting, grieving, or wondering where God is, this message offers hope and reminds you that He is near and at work.

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If there is no condemnation in Christ, why do we still struggle with sin—and how do we actually change? In this episode of The Extra 10, Ben, Pastor Jason, and Pastor Tony unpack Romans 8, our identity as adopted children of God, and the Holy Spirit’s role in helping us overcome sin.

From church hurt and shame to accountability, daily habits, and the things that consume our attention, this conversation explores what it looks like to live from God’s love. Plus, a listener’s question: Do we have to think about Jesus all the time, or is there room for football, movies, and downtime?


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Sin can pull us down no matter how hard we try to resist it. Romans 8 reminds us that freedom from sin doesn’t come from trying harder, but from the power of the Holy Spirit living within us. Because of Christ, there is no condemnation for those who belong to Him. We are not simply trying to be better—we are adopted children of God, called to live in the freedom Christ has already secured.

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Jason and Ben welcome special guest Pastor Logan to the podcast to discuss what actually gets us into heaven and what the life we live now means for eternity. 

Ben and Jason kick off a new season talking about why we still struggle even if we are made new in Christ. 

Jason and Ben discuss the spiritual discipline of confession. 

Jason and Ben kick off the conversation on spiritual disciplines.

Jason and Ben continue their look at the parables of Jesus and what it means to be blessed. 

Jason and Ben discuss the true cost of following Jesus