Cross Points Podcast

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What if the wilderness was not just a place of loss, but a place of encounter? In this sermon, Pastor David explores how God meets us in the wilderness; not always in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but often in the sheer silence.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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Last week we talked about Talking to God: how prayer isn't about informing God, but opening our hearts to Him. God's question in the garden, “Where are you?” was never about location. It was an invitation into relationship. And that invitation still stands. Yet, prayer doesn't stop with talking. Today, we take the next step in the Rhythm Series and explore what it means to listen to 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: CrossPointsKC

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Over the past weeks, we've explored the Rhythm of Rest and the Rhythm of Community. In this message, we begin a new rhythm, Prayer. This week's big idea is simple, but transformative: We don't pray to inform God; we pray to be formed by 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: CrossPointsKC

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Why do we crave belonging so deeply?From the stories we love that can show community: Home Alone, Lord of the Rings, Stranger Things, to the quiet ache we feel when we're alone, the desire to belong is woven into the human heart. In this message, Pastor Andy Bondurant explores why community isn't optional in the Christian life, it's foundational.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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Every healthy life has rhythm. Every healthy faith does too.In this message, Pastor David explores the difference between rote religion and life-giving rhythm, and why the very first rhythm of the Christian life is community.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 gives us a beat: structure, discipline, routines, but He never intended us to live like a metronome. In this message, Pastor David explores the difference between routine repetition and holy rhythm, and why Jesus invites us into what He calls the unforced rhythms of grace.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

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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