Through Life's Crossroads

Advent is a new concept for many of us Evangelical Christians. But, it's practice can be so helpful. Through this episode we talk about 2 minute strategies, bringing our personality to our discipleship practices, the meaning of peace, and how lamenting tough times can help us grow closer to God. Dr. Doug Hardy, Professor of Spiritual Formation at Nazarene Theological Seminary is our guest and conversation partner. You will not be sad if you spend this time with him.

Seeing your past in ash and rubble is hard. The temptation is for nostalgia, but God calls us into His good future through hope.

Joined by Crossroads member and author Lisa-Jo Baker, Pastor Tim works through the concept of Advent: What is it? Why does it matter? How can it help me and my family on our journey with Jesus? Here are some ideas of how to help your family grow nearer to Christ through this season.

Lean into this story of God's goodness through tragedy. This pastor had a heart attack days after her first child was born, leading to a heart and future kidney transplant. Her call, purpose, and rhythm were all upended. Sometimes thanksgiving comes through looking back at God's hand through a series of tragedies. 

The last book of the Old Testament. A prophetic word before God's silence. 

How do we read prophets? What clues do we bring to the table? Through the book of Zephaniah, we explore what makes reading the Minor Prophets difficult, and how we can see hope through the harrowing images in the text.

We are told all too often that science and faith are enemies. Yet, Dr. Mark Allen reminds us that most scientists are theists. So, how can we hold things like creation and evolution together. Dr. Allen shares his journey in science and how the Bible helped him “see it.”

Stop right there! 

You don't have to love women's ministry - or even be a woman - to celebrate what God does when God's people gather. We are celebrating a Women's Conference highlighted by a diversity of speakers, a unified sense of worship, and a powerful realization of the presence of God. This is a MUST listen! 

Check our interview with Lorene Huffman who is our Women's Ministry Leader.

2020 has brought new challenges to parents and children. We dig in to think about what is clinical, and what is normal? We also consider how to help our kids in a hard season, and what are good practices in this time.

How did we get here? How do we show Christ in the divide? How do we love our neighbor/enemy when the stakes seem so high? Dr. Peter Baker walks us through the political struggle we are in through a historical lesson and casts a vision for Christlikeness no matter who wins.