We sit down with Joe Stowell, and Tony Schmid to discuss Christian joy. What is it? What isn't it? How do we get it?

Preacher: Joe Stowell

Passage: Various

Sermon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE

We sit down with AJ Sherrill to talk about Contemplative Prayer. AJ has more than twenty years of experience as a pastor, including as lead pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is now lead pastor at St. Peter's Church in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and is an adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary. AJ is the author of several books including "Being With God": The Absurdity, Necessity, and Neurology of Contemplative Prayer.

We sit down with Brent Becker (Crossroads Interim Student Ministries Pastor) to break down Genesis 30:25-31:55. We talk about our work, and the wages we accumulate doing it. We then break down how oftentimes the type of work we do and the wages we accrue doing it speak a word about our value. But should they?

Preacher: Rod VanSolkema

Passage: Genesis 30:24-31:55

Sermon Link: ⁠CLICK HERE

We sit down with Mike and Jamie Bartlett. Mike and Jamie planted "Redemption City Church" in partnership with Crossroads in 2012. Jamie is on staff as director of Foster Care and Adoption at Crossroads.

For more info on Crossroad's Foster Care and Apotion ministry reach out below:

Jamie Bartlett: [email protected]

Lindsay Gustafon - CarePortal Initiative: [email protected]

Esther Vugteveen - Wrap around Care Initiative: [email protected]

We sit down with five mothers of different ages in different stages to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly.

The mothers include Mallory Veker (RN & wife to Tryg Veker), Judy Black (Crossroads Office Manager), Lynda Roersma (Crossroads Finance Manager), Naomi Sands (Crossroads Kids Administrative Partner), and Libby VanSolkema (Crossroads Administrative & Resource Partner).

We sit down with Shannon Popkin (author, speaker, podcaster) to break down Genesis 29:31-30:24 and the “birth war” that breaks out between Rachel and Leah.

Preacher: Tryg Veker

Passage: Genesis 29:31-30:24

Sermon Link: ⁠CLICK HERE

We sit down with Karl Koelling to break down Genesis 28-29 and Jacob's journey of faith thus far. 

Preacher(s): Nate EnglishRod VanSolkema

Passage: Genesis 28-29

Sermon Link(s): Genesis 28 , Genesis 29

We sit down with Jeremy and Sarah Hess, founders of 1Saved ministries. 1Saved exists to see the kingdom of God breaking into the darkest places on earth and to see the Holy Spirit work in the lives of children rescued out of sex trafficking. They combat child sex trafficking through Gospel-centered aftercare, and providing them with resources to heal and grow post-abuse.

For more info or to donate visit: https://1saved.org

We sit down with Craig Bradley (Executive Director of AO Lab) to break down Genesis 27. AO Lab is a nonprofit making tools on the web for the global Christian community.

Preacher: Rod VanSolkema

Passage: Genesis 27:1-28:9

Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

Click below for:

- AO Lab Website

- Video Intro about AO Lab Home Bible

- Give to AO Lab

We sit down with Austin Cain and his wife Franni Rae Cash Cain. Franni was the lead singer for the multi-grammy award-nominated band "We The Kingdom." Austin and Franni are songwriters, music artists, and worship leaders based out of Nashville. They have worked alongside the likes of other pioneers in worship music like Steffany Gretzinger, Brooke Ligertwood, and Maverick City Music.

"We The Kingdom" Music click: HERE

Austin Cain Music click: HERE