Cross Examination Podcast

You need friends. And not just any friends. You need God fearing, Jesus loving friends. On this episode, we discuss one of my favorite friendships in the Bible. We discuss their story and what it teaches us about the type of friends we need and about type of friends we need to be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Suffering is bad, right? That's why we avoid it, isn't it? What if we are wrong about suffering? What if suffering is for our good? The Bible says that Jesus learned obedience through suffering. It also says that we are blessed when we are persecuted. If that's true, why do we work so hard to avoid it? We'll answer this question by looking at the life of John the Baptist as it sheds some light on the purpose of our suffering. We'll discuss all this and more on today's episode of The Cross Examination Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Have you ever heard someone say: you just need to forgive yourself? Have you ever stopped to think about what that really means? Did you know the Bible never once talks about forgiving yourself? So what are we supposed to make of this concept of self-forgiveness? We'll discuss this and more on this episode of The Cross Examination Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Anxiety is at an all time high and with everything going on in the world, it's easy to see why. How should Christians respond? What is the biblical response to anxiety, worry, and fear? How does God call us to respond to anxiety? We discuss these questions and I share my story about how I recently responded when the weight of the unknown overwhelmed me. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

On this episode, we discuss the characteristics of God's love. The word tells us that God's love is sacrificial and it is transformation. What does this mean for us? And how do we love others the way he loves us? Join me as we discuss all this and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

2020 taught me so much about trusting God. It's Him who holds the future. He has a plan and it will prevail. Join me today as we discuss trusting God in the midst of chaos and I talk about what you can expect from season 2 of The Cross Examination Podcast.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

November 3, 2020 is Election Day in the United States. I share my thoughts of the election and we discuss how Christians should receive the election results. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

We're back with our first ever “part two” episode. Last week we discussed ways to endure through tough seasons. This week we discuss two more ways to endure faithfully. If you're struggling in this season, this episode is for you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Have you ever had one of those days? Or worse, one of those weeks where everything seems to go wrong? What should we do when everything seems to be going wrong? On this episode, we discuss two ways to respond to bad days that help us stay grateful and hopeful. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Do you react or do you respond? What's the difference? How should Christians respond to battles or to injustice? Join me today as I discuss why we should let Jesus fight our battles ✌

You can't please everyone. We know this. So why do we try? Aren't we supposed to be pleasing God? Of course we are! Today, we discuss what happens when people pleasing is sinful. We'll discuss why we do it and how to stop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Christians need church for so many reasons. Church is God's plan for His people. But, what happens we we don't agree on everything? Now what? I discuss this and more on today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Christians are called to love our enemies. Even our political ones. Today, we discuss our call to love and what that looks like in 2020 and an election year. Join us as we remind ourselves that Jesus is eternal and so is our call to love. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

On this episode we discuss the free gift of grace. What is grace? What does grace do? Do we deserve grace? Today, I share how I see grace work in my life. How does grace work in yours? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Rest isn't merely a suggestion. It's a commandment, and it's a gift from God. On this episode, we discuss the importance of rest and what type of rest provides the restoration we desperately need. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

We have a lot to thank God for. But, how do we expressed gratitude for all that He has done for us? Today, I discuss three ways I show gratitude to God. We look at what the Bible says about praise, offerings, and remembrance and how we can show thanks through each one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Failure. It feels like such a harsh word. But the truth is, we all fail. On this episode, we discuss how Christians should respond to our own personal failures. We discuss the life changing power of grace and remind ourselves that His grace IS sufficient for us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Christians talk a lot about forgiving others. But what about our obligation to ask people we've wronged to forgive us? On this episode, we discuss the lost art of saying “I'm sorry.” The Bible calls us to live at peace with others, I'll give you practical advice for doing just that. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

You are enough! Have you heard that before? Maybe from some well intentioned person who was trying to encourage you? But did you know that's NOT what the Bible says? In fact, the Bible says we can do nothing without Jesus. That doesn't sound like we are enough to me. Join me as we discuss why we are not enough and why that's totally okay. Because Jesus is. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

We have a special episode for you! Today's episode is an excerpt of a live broadcast of a teaching I did about salvation. Are you saved? What does the Bible say we must do in order to be saved? Why did God save us? I answer these questions and more on today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

What do you do when you feel lost, confused, and frustrated? Do you seek Him? Did you know that's what we're called to do in the midst of chaos? On this episode, I share my story of encountering tragedy and trusting God even when I didn't have answers to my all questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Do you feel like waiting is a waste of time? Do you feel yourself getting impatient when you have to wait? Did you know it is possible to find joy while you wait? Today, we discuss waiting on God and resisting the temptation make things happen on your own. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Are you humble? Most people would say “of course!” A lot of people think they're humble, but few actually are. On this episode, we discuss Jesus' perfect example of humility and I share three was we can learn to be more humble. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Why do we think every opinion we have is right? What if we're wrong? As believers, what should we believe about modern day issues? On this episode we discuss what one thing should shape every single opinion we have. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Have you seen the meme that says “don't make people a priority if they don't make you one”? Did you know that's terrible advice? Today, we talk about our call to serve others and why we should serve people like Jesus served people. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

On this episode, we discuss God's command to forgive and the transforming power of forgiveness. I share my own story of forgiving someone I once thought was unforgivable. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

We may not always see the difference we're making in the lives of people we invest in, but that doesn't mean we're not making a difference. Today, I tell you about a person who invested in me and changed my life forever. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Confronting your past can be painful and hard. It can send you into anxiety and shame. But did you know that you can't heal what you don't reveal? Today, we talk about practical ways to confront our past pain so that we can walk in the freedom and peace God promises us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support

Today, we discuss the death of George Floyd and how the Bible calls Christians to respond. Rise up, friends. We were made for such a time as this. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossexaminationpodcast/support