Cross Points Podcast

A new year always feels like a reset, a chance to start fresh and set goals. However, before we rush into resolutions, productivity, and plans for 2026, Scripture invites us to begin somewhere unexpected: rest.In this New Year message, we explore God's rhythm of rest: from creation, to the Sabbath, to Jesus Himself; and why rest is not optional, lazy, or indulgent, rather it being essential to how we were designed to live.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

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What does it actually mean to be fully human? Is it possible to live the kind of life we were created for, or are we destined to live less than whole?In this message, Becoming Fully Human, Pastor Andy Boundurant explores the deep longing that's in every human soul: the desire to live fully alive, fully known, and fully formed.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

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Merry Christmas!Today's Faith IRL episode is a Christmas Rewind — a lighthearted, honest conversation about the traditions we keep, the ones we skip, and why Christmas looks different in every home.We talk Hallmark movies (yes, all 48 of them), Santa Claus, raising kids with imagination and faith, Christmas Eve traditions, birthday cake for Jesus, and how family rhythms shape what this season means to us.If your Christmas feels loud, quiet, joyful, complicated - or all of the above - this conversation is for you.Join the conversation:Do you do Santa? Birthday cake for Jesus? Something else entirely?We'd love to hear your traditions in the comments.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

What if joy isn't optional, but commanded?In this Christmas message from our Gather ‘Round series, we explore a surprising and powerful truth woven throughout Scripture: God doesn't just invite us into joy; He commands it. From the feasts of the Old Testament to the birth announcement of Jesus in Luke 2, joy is central to who God is and how He designed us to live.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

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We're bringing back one of our favorite Faith IRL Christmas specials. In this REWIND episode, Orah and David go “on location” for a gingerbread challenge (we tried to decorate gingerbread people to look like each other… pray for us

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Your best years might actually be the ones in front of you.In today's episode, we talk honestly about aging, regrets, purpose, grandkids, legacy, and why God isn't finished with you, no matter your age.If you're wondering how to grow old well as a Christian, this one is for you.Watch the full conversation and join us for a hopeful, practical look at aging with faith, purpose, and joy.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

Pastor David shares a deeply personal story of loss, and the surprising way God meets us in our grief. Psalm 23 gives us a startling promise: “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” Even in the valley of the shadow of death, God draws near. He sits with us at the table of Presence.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

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If God already loves you… then why fast at all? In today's episode of Faith IRL, David and Orah dig into an honest question: Does God even care if we fast?We talk about motives, guilt-free fasting, health limitations, digital distraction, Isaiah 58, and the kind of fast that actually moves God's heart.Whether fasting feels confusing, overwhelming, or pointless - this episode will help you understand the purpose behind it and why it still matters. Question of the Week: Do you think God cares more about what you fast or why you fast? Why do you think that?To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

Tables carry stories, meals, conversations, arguments, prayers, decisions, and moments that shape generations. In this opening message of our Gather ‘Round Christmas series, Pastor David invites us into the deeper truth behind every table: God uses tables as places of provision, presence, and promise.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

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Has church culture changed? Are altar calls biblical? And what is the purpose of going forward at the end of a service? In this episode of Faith IRL, David and Orah unpack the surprising (and sometimes forgotten) history of the altar call - from the very first altar moment in the Bible to how modern churches began using “come forward” moments for repentance, salvation, healing, and surrender.Question of the Week: Have you ever gone forward at an altar call? Why or why not?To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

What if gratitude isn't something you feel… but something you choose?This week, Pastor Nick Adams challenges us to rethink thankfulness: showing us that gratitude is not an emotion, but a posture of the heart.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

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God has placed an open door before you: a door that no one can shut. In this message, based on Revelation 3, Psalm 96, and Acts 16, Pastor Roberto Beretta from Argentina unpacks what it means to walk through the doors God opens and to trust Him when He closes others.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

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From the mountains of India to the islands of the Pacific, God is moving in every corner of the earth. For this Sunday message, we heard stories of faith, courage, and obedience from missionaries serving across the globe.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

We're living in the loneliest generation yet. Loneliness is now one of the most diagnosed issues in America- and AI bots are filling the void. This week on Faith IRL, David & Orah talk about the rise of artificial intimacy - how technology is replacing real connection, and what faith and family can do about it.In this episode:The loneliness epidemic and why it's growingHow AI “companions” are changing relationshipsGuardrails for parents and teensWhy the Church still matters in a digital world#faithirl #parenting #AI #loneliness #christianpodcast #family #connection #faith To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC00:00 — Intro: Are We Living in a Dystopia?David & Orah open with today's headlines- AI, loneliness, and the rise of artificial connection.02:45 — The Loneliness EpidemicLoneliness is now one of the most diagnosed issues in America. Why are we more connected and more alone than ever?07:20 — AI Filling the VoidFrom chatbots to “digital companions,” how AI is trying to meet emotional needs- and what that means for the soul.13:10 — Artificial Intimacy vs. Real RelationshipExploring how technology mimics empathy, and why it can't replace genuine human connection.19:35 — Faith in the Age of AICan Christians use AI without losing their humanity? How to draw boundaries and keep faith central.26:10 — Parent & Grandparent PSAA heartfelt warning about raising the next generation in a world of algorithms and loneliness.31:00 — Guardrails for FamiliesPractical ideas for parents: device limits, “tech sabbaths,” and keeping kids emotionally grounded.36:20 — The Church's Role in Rebuilding ConnectionWhy the local church is still God's antidote to isolation - and how small groups can change lives.42:50 — Hope Beyond the ScreenDavid & Orah share stories of faith, friendship, and finding something real in a digital world.48:15 — Final Thoughts & ChallengeA call to reach out - text a friend, visit your parents, be the connection someone's missing today.

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What happens when you feel unqualified, unseen, or unsure of how God could ever use you? Missionary Eva Dennington shares her powerful story from Taiwan, where decades of perseverance and the power of the Holy Spirit have transformed entire communities.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website: http://crosspointschurch.com To stay up to date, check out our social media: Instagram: @crosspointskc Facebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

Sometimes our faith feels small - focused only on me, my salvation, my story. But God's heart has always been global. From Abraham to Isaiah to Jesus, His plan has always been to reach every tribe, every tongue, every nation.In this powerful message, Pastor Nick challenges us to zoom out and see the bigger picture of God's mission. The gospel isn't meant to stop with us — it's meant to move through us.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website: http://crosspointschurch.com To stay up to date, check out our social media: Instagram: @crosspointskc Facebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

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We all crave validation—likes, applause, someone noticing us. But what happens when that hunger starts running your life? In this Faith IRL episode, David & Orah unpack how to get free from approval addiction and find confidence rooted in grace.Comment below: What's one area where you crave validation most..work, friendships, or faith?Chapters:00:00 Intro - the validation trap03:40 Why we crave approval10:25 The spiritual root of insecurity18:15 Grace vs performance culture29:42 Breaking free: finding identity in God40:20 Real-life steps to freedom51:00 Prayer & reflection momentSubscribe for more Faith IRL conversations every week#faithIRL #validation #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #identityinChristLet's talk about it below.

In this episode, David and Orah unpack the rise of meanness in our culture, inspired by David Brooks' How America Got Mean (The Atlantic). They dive into why sadness often turns to outrage, how social media has made us “drunk on anger,” and what it looks like to be people of kindness and conviction in a divided world.Verse of the episode: James 1:19 - “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.”Sources & Quotes We Mentioned“How America Got Mean” — David Brooks (The Atlantic, 2023)Big-picture look at sadness → meanness, moral formation, and tribalism.https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/09/us-culture-moral-education-formation/674765/Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” (Frankl popularizes the line, originally from Nietzsche.)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man%27s_Search_for_MeaningVerse of the episode: James 1:19 - “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.”Practical Takeaways We SharedTake a beat before posting. If you're heated, step away.Reset your feed/algorithm or delete the app for a bit.Be consistently kind (that's “loud” online)—but don't hide your identity in Jesus.Aim for relationship over point-scoring. Be an encourager.Give yourself a little “Mister Rogers Award” when you choose gentleness today. To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchSpotify: CrossPointsKC#FaithIRL #ChristianPodcast #KindnessCulture #OutrageCulture #CrossPointsChurch #FaithInRealLife #BeKindOnline #JesusAndGrace

Every believer has two callings: one general and one specific.Our general calling is to love God, love people, pray, share the Good News, and worship.Our specific calling is where God has uniquely placed us: as teachers, creatives, builders, parents, business owners, missionaries, etc.Pastor David reminds us that our daily work isn't just physical, but that it's spiritual too. God has given each of us a role in His Kingdom, and He's given our church a calling too.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

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Ever been labeled by your past? Called something that stuck, even when it shouldn't have? In this powerful message, Pastor David unpacks how names and words shape our identity, and how sin tries to rename us with shame, failure, and fear. But the good news of the Gospel is this: Jesus gives you a new name.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

What do you really desire from God? We're called to reflect the glory of God to a dark and desperate world. As children of God, partakers of His divine nature, we carry His presence everywhere we go praying for the sick, breaking strongholds, and loving the lost.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

Your tastes change over time: whether it's foods you once found unappealing that's now one of your favorite things, or a hobby you thought wasn't for you that you now enjoy everyday; our tastes can change, and that includes our spiritual tastes.This week Pastor David talks about just that: how we need to cultivate our tastes, not for the world, but to be more in tune to the Gospel and to the one in heaven who made us, God.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

God calls us to think beyond today, and to build a faith that outlives us. Today, we look through Psalm 145:4 and Psalm 22:30-31 to see how Scripture calls every generation to praise God's mighty works and pass on spiritual wealth.Through the story of King David's vision for the temple, the intentionality of Susanna Wesley, and even the legacy of families like the Rothschilds, we see a timeless truth: small, faithful acts can echo for generations.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

What if your life could ignite faith in the next generation? In this powerful message, Pastor Nick Adams challenges us to fan into flame the gifts God has given us and build a spiritual legacy that lasts.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

What are you passing down to the next generation? Pastor David unpacks the concept of Generational Spiritual Wealth, which is the priceless inheritance we have in Christ, that's worth much more than earthly riches.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points Church

What are you living for? Everyone puts their hope in something, a new job, a relationship, stability, or just getting through the next deadline. But Hebrews reminds us that fragile hopes will always let us down. The question isn't if you have hope; it's whether your hope will hold when life presses in.In this message, Pastor Matt Shirley from Park City Church unpacks Hebrews 10:23–25 and 1 Thessalonians 4–5, showing us that true hope is anchored in Christ's return.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points Church

Life can feel like a grind; stress, criticism, and bad news pile up, leaving us starved for encouragement. But the Bible reminds us that encouragement isn't optional—it's a spiritual necessity. Hebrews 10:24–25 calls us to “spur one another on” and to keep meeting together, lifting each other up as the Day of Christ approaches. Pastor David shares how encouragement is more than a kind word. That encouragement is spiritual warfare that guards our hearts against sin, strengthens our faith, and points us toward hope in Jesus.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points Church

In Hebrews 10:25, we're told to “not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Today's message is all about the Holy Habit of meeting together — not for attendance's sake, but for spiritual survival.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

There's a war happening, and it's invisible. But make no mistake, it's real. And it's personal. The Bible says the devil prowls like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. But you weren't made to be prey. You were made to stand.In this message, Pastor David dives deep into the schemes of the enemy—distraction, derailment, and destruction, and shows how believers can resist the devil and stand firm in faith.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

There's a war going on, and it's not visible, but it's very real. In Part 3 of The Invisible War, Pastor David Jones dives deep into the enemy's strategy to distract your focus, derail your purpose, and destroy your calling.Using David's fall in 2 Samuel 11 and 12 as a powerful example, we see how one moment of boredom led to compromise, cover-up, and ultimately collapse. But it didn't end there. David's story is a reminder that confession is the way back to calling, and God's grace is greater than your greatest mistake.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

There's a battle raging, and it's not just around you, it's within you. In Part 2 of The Invisible War, Pastor David unpacks Satan's Three-Step Strategy to take you out: Distract your focus, Derail your purpose, and Destroy your calling. Drawing from the life of David, this message reveals how comfort and distraction can slowly lead to sin and shame. But it doesn't stop there, because our God is a God of restoration.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

In Part 1 of a new series The Invisible War, guest speaker Bo Gerken from Living Proof Church challenges us to walk in extreme faith, the kind of faith that trusts God in our weakness and forgives others freely, even when it doesn't personally benefit us.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

This Sunday was the Connect KC Summer Splashdown! Connect KC is the combined effort of three churches: Park City, Bridgeway, and Cross Points KC. Hear a wonderful message from Bridgeway's Pastor Chris Horsley, reading in the book of Joshua. He talks about how church planting is not just a one and done deal, it takes dedication and continual dependence on God.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

What do you do when life takes an unexpected turn? Are you dressed for the detour God might be calling you into?Pastor Nick unpacks the story of Joshua the high priest in Zechariah 3 and Philip's spirit led encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8. Through these stories, we're reminded that we must take off the filthy rags of our past and clothe ourselves in the power of the Holy Spirit.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website: http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc