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Exploring whether or not God even exists? or committed to following Jesus? We present biblical truths and show how they apply to our everyday lives. And we have a lot of fun while doing it. Whatever your thoughts on church, whatever your beliefs about God, you are welcome here. For the longer answer…

Crossroads Church


    • Jun 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 606 EPISODES

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    The Crossroads Church podcast is an incredible resource for anyone seeking to grow deeper in their faith and explore biblical insights. As someone who attended Crossroads Church for many years before moving away, I have found the podcast to be a great way to stay connected and continue learning from their teachings. The messages are comprehensive yet easy to follow, understand, and remember after listening. Whether attending in person or through the podcast, the conversations with God and with others that these teachings fuel are truly transformative.

    One of the best aspects of The Crossroads Church podcast is its emphasis on encouraging the community to dive into the Word. The teachings are full of biblical insights that provide a deep understanding and application of scripture. This focus on scriptural truth fosters personal growth and spiritual connection. Additionally, the production quality of the podcast is superior to many others out there, making it enjoyable and engaging to listen to.

    On the downside, since I am no longer able to attend in person, I do miss the sense of community that comes from being physically present at Crossroads Church. While the podcast does an excellent job of delivering the messages, there is something special about being in a room filled with like-minded individuals worshiping together. That being said, I appreciate that I don't have to miss out on the message when I am away from home or unable to attend in person.

    In conclusion, The Crossroads Church podcast is a valuable resource for individuals seeking spiritual growth and biblical insights. The powerful, informative, and inspirational messages shared each week provide comprehensive teachings that are easy to follow and remember. While it may not fully replace attending in person and experiencing the sense of community firsthand, it is a wonderful way for anyone to stay connected and continue learning from Crossroads Church's teachings even if they are not able to attend physically. Overall, this podcast has been a blessing in my life and I highly recommend it to others seeking spiritual nourishment and growth.



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    Fatherhood is a Fight | How To Build a Lasting Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 49:21


    When you're gone, what will actually outlive you? It won't be your job title, your achievements, or even how hard you worked to restore your 1978 Jeep Renegade. The truth is: your legacy isn't built through success—it's built through people. In this powerful message, Brian Tome delivers a direct challenge to men everywhere: Fatherhood is a fight. And whether you're a biological father, a father figure, or someone who's never had kids, you are called to step in, show up, and build a legacy that truly lasts.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    How to Fight Back | Learning to Counter the Enemy's Most Common Move Against You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 47:45


    Your ego might be quietly wrecking your life—and you don't even know it. This week, Alli Patterson breaks down the five secret, subtle moves that the enemy uses to get you to bring yourself up—and the five surprising counterattacks you can use to fight back and find true life.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    You're Being Hunted | How to Face the Spiritual Battle You're Already In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 47:53


    Are you ready for the truth? You're already in a spiritual battle — whether you realize it or not. The pain, confusion, and resistance you're facing isn't random. There's a real Enemy working behind the scenes, plotting to exploit your weaknesses, steal your joy, and derail your purpose. He has a strategy. Do you? This week, Brian Tome exposes the spiritual reality many of us overlook and lays out a practical battle plan to help you recognize the attack, armor up, and fight back with confidence. It's time to stop being hunted and start standing firm. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    Big Block: Guest Speaker: Matt Chandler

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 50:05


    Matt Chandler, pastor and author is tackling something most of us avoid: God's holiness. Not the stiff, buttoned-up version you might picture, but the real, raw, powerful kind that changes everything. You don't want to miss.

    Are All Religions Basically the Same?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 48:32


    Christianity. Buddhism. Islam. Hinduism. They all seem to say the same thing, right? Be nice, don't kill, don't steal your neighbor's Wi-Fi, you know the drill. But what if these aren't just different paths up the same mountain? What if one of them flips the mountain upside down? In this message, Brian Tome unpacks why Christianity isn't just another rulebook to reach God—it's a radical invitation into relationship. One filled with grace, transformation, and the presence of the living God. And once you understand the difference, there's no chance you stay the same.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    Do We Still Need The Church?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 43:35


    If you've been burned (or bored) by the Church, you're not alone. The Church has certainly been responsible for some not-so-great stuff over the years. Sounds hard to believe, but there was a time when the Church was the world's most powerful force for good. Hospitals, public education, and humanitarian aid—all born from the church.  The church isn't just a building or an organization, it's God's Plan A to bless His people. Even Jesus said it would “do greater things” than even He did while on earth. Whoa. So how do we practically live that out? Brian Tome points us to the power we can have when start to move.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    Jesus: Myth or Masterpiece?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 43:44


    Maybe you've seen those priceless paintings in a museum—then spotted the same image in the gift shop on a fridge magnet for $12. It might make you wonder: what's legit, and what's just a knockoff? People ask the same thing about Jesus. Was He just a good teacher? Did He even exist? Is He a divine masterpiece—or a cleverly crafted forgery? Join Kyle Ranson as we dive into the evidence, ancient manuscripts, and real-life stories that challenge what you might think you know.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    Is the Bible Legit? | Legit Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 41:48


    "Truth” seems like it can be pretty subjective these days. Who can you trust? Who has the right sources? Is smooth peanut butter really better than chunky? The Bible can be like a seatbelt. you don't want to be spinning out in the middle of an intersection and think to yourself, “Wait, can I trust this thing??” This week, Chuck breaks down some of our biggest questions: Is the Bible reliable? Can you trust it with your life? What about all those contradictions? How do we know it hasn't been corrupted? Following Jesus doesn't mean checking your brain at the door. We're diving deep — intellectually and spiritually — into why God's Word is still the sweetest, most life-giving truth you can build your life on. It's not just legit. It's the greatest love story ever told. Grab something sweet and watch along as Chuck Mingo breaks down how you can taste and see that the Lord is good.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 45:23


    Easter is the biggest, most exciting, hope-filled, joy-inducing, life-affirming celebration of the incredible news that because Jesus defeated death all the places that feel dead in you can be brought back to life too. Come experience Easter at Crossroads and discover how you can live life to its fullest! Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    Good Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 64:38


    The wages of sin is death. And Jesus came to pay up. Good Friday is a grim reminder of what sin brings—death and destruction. The only way to pay for that is through a sacrifice. For centuries, that was with a perfect lamb, instituted at the first Passover.Kyle Ranson shows us how through the sacrifice of Good Friday, just became not just a good sacrifice, but THE sacrifice. Friday was only Good because Sunday was coming.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    Who Are You Really Serving? | The Real Meaning Behind Palm Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 36:05


    Palm Sunday: parades, palms, and a donkey. Cute. But let's be honest—this day was never about waving branches. It's about asking one uncomfortable question: Who's actually calling the shots in your life? (Spoiler: it might not be who you think.)Brian dives into the gritty side of Holy Week—what people hoped Jesus would be, what he actually was, and why most of the crowd bailed on him a few days later. Hint: He didn't fit their agenda.You'll hear about cloaks, freedom, religious drama, and a woman who went from “God probably forgot me” to “I'm getting baptized right now.” It's raw. It's real. It might sting a little.So yeah, if you've ever tried to get Jesus to cosign your plans, this one's for you.Hit play. Let it mess with you—in the best way.

    Is the Bible Anti-Science?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 51:45


    The Bible and Science. Cats and Dogs. LeBron and Steph. These have been enemies since the dawn of time….right? There seems to be an element of faith that means you have to check your brain at the door. Just ignore the facts, ignore those scary numbers, drink this delicious Kool-Aid and don't worry about anything. But what if God calls you to something deeper than that? Kyle Ranson puts on his science teacher tie and walks us through how the Bible isn't just anti-science, it's full of God's invitation to investigate His creation and see just how incredible it is. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    If I follow Jesus, should I ________?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 40:40


    Should I do yoga? Play poker? Listen to Cardi B? We all ask questions that the Bible doesn't seem to actually have an answer for (although if there's a prophecy about Cardi B that we missed, please let us know). People in Jesus' time wrestled with similar questions, but when they asked Jesus, He asked them questions that forced them to go deeper. We want a black and white answer, but the truth is God often shows up to meet us in the gray area. So how do we navigate that? Alli Patterson gives us a framework on how to do just that. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    Does What I Do With My Body Matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 38:46


    Can a Christian get tattoos? What about smoke? Drink? These are all important questions, but it doesn't matter nearly as much as the deeper question: does it matter what we do with our body? Aren't we all just meat bags that need to be filled with Taco Bell sometimes until we go to heaven? (Ok, maybe we shouldn't put the terms “meat bags” and “Taco Bell” in the same sentence). Brian Tome dives into what we do with our body—and why it might matter way more than we think. Recorded Live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    Why Aren't My Prayers Being Answered?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 45:07


    We've all been there. You've prayed the same thing over and over again, but nothing seems to happen, no matter what you do. After a while, you have to wonder: What's going on, am I not holy enough or something? Is there some invisible 7'3" NBA center shot blocking these? Or worse: does God even know or care about me? If you've ever felt that way, you're not alone. So what do we do when we feel like that? And is there even a way to start to get more “yeses”? Join Brian Tome as he breaks down the method of prayer taught by the greatest to ever do it: Jesus Himself. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati.

    You Are What You (Digitally) Eat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 41:49


    Your phone is a fork. You might be wondering, “When did I download the Fork app?“. Good news, it's not a premium subscription. But your phone DOES dictate how and what you consume. And for a lot of us, that's comparison, fear, and distraction. Your enemy has one job: to keep you distracted and asleep so you don't do anything. This week, Kyle Ranson shows us how we can use our phones like they're meant to be used, and start feeding ourselves something with real nutrition. You can't change the world if you don't have good fuel. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    Live a Greater Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 39:36


    Remember when that guy did the thing that everyone else was doing, nothing happened, nothing changed, and no one cared? Yeah, me neither. There's a greater call on your life, and you can't get there by following the current of culture that just wants to sweep you out into a sea of nothingness. You can live a greater story. How? Accept the challenge in front of you and be transformed. Join Chuck Mingo as he shows us how we can step into a greater story and change the world while changing ourselves in the process. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    God Wants to Give You a Gift

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 42:21


    God wants to give you a gift. Will you receive it? When you think of gifts, it ranges from anywhere from a new car to that pair of socks you hated to open when you were a kid. But God doesn't always give like your parents or The Price is Right. Sometimes His gifts come on the other side of discipline. And as we head into this season of a Digital Reset, you might be in line for an incredible gift that will bring you life, freedom, and joy. How do we receive that? Join Chuck Mingo as he shows us how we can put our devices in the right place in our lives. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    The Thief in Your Pocket

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 43:56


    You're being stolen from. And we're not talking about your bank account or Netflix password, either. Your attention is one of your most valuable resources, yet every day, our phone steals it from us more and more. Jesus promises us that even though there's a thief that came to steal, kill, and destroy, He came that we may have life, and life to the full. Join us as Brian Tome breaks down how we can have that full life, and that it might come through (*gasp*) a digital fast. Recorded live in Cincinnati, Ohio at Crossroads Church.

    Moving Beyond Our Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 52:04


    Experience how grace breaks the hold of regret and helps us go a new way.

    How to Live in REAL Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 38:31


    What if walking with Jesus wasn't about having a checklist?  Come learn how to walk in grace and experience true freedom.

    Discovering How God Sees You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 46:51


    Some of us might have sky-high self-esteem, while others are scraping the bottom of the barrel. This week, Kyle dives into how God's grace shows you the real you—no fake filters, no distortion, just truth. The lie says you don't have any value, but God says, “You're worth way more than you believe you are.” 

    You Don't Have to Stay Stuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 41:22


    The world wants you to believe you're stuck, but Jesus says otherwise.  He gives us the choice to ask for what we need and step into it. Ready to see what happens when you put your faith to work?

    Thoughts for The New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 39:12


    No plans. Come experience a live, improv, off-the-cuff style teaching from our Sr. Pastor, Brian Tome.

    What's Next? A Look at 2025 with Brian and Kyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 26:50


    Join Senior Pastor Brian Tome and Lead Pastor Kyle Ranson for an exclusive online message about looking forward to 2025 and the power of bold prayers.

    Christmas Eve

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 25:28


    John 8:12, Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” No matter how dark your world feels, Christmas is the promise that God brings hope, peace, and joy. In darkness, Jesus is the “light of life.” Join Crossroads for a 60-minute, family-friendly, beautiful Christmas experience. Live music, candlelight, and teaching. 

    The Magic of Believing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 48:28


    Deep down, we want to believe in something bigger than ourselves, something extraordinary. Santa Claus has this undeniable X-factor. A sense of wonder, joy, and anticipation we can't quite explain, but we crave. Find out how Jesus promises you this same magic.

    When Life Doesn't Follow Your Formula

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 53:03


    We all dream of a life that unfolds perfectly, like the script of a cheesy Christmas movie. Explore how the detours, surprises, and unplanned moments can actually lead us closer to Jesus.

    Welcome to the Party, Pal: God's Plan for Your Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 48:25


    Discover how your mistakes, like shattered glass, don't destroy us but prepare us to be stronger. With God, redemption is always the next step in your story.

    You Can't Win Your Battles Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 41:35


    Whether we realize it or not, there's an enemy hunting us, and we're not equipped to deal with him all on our own. Tune in this weekend, and find out how we are a little like Kevin McAllister. We can go pretty far on our own but in the end we all need a rescue.

    The 10X Push Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 26:02


    Come celebrate the incredible commitment made by a passionate group of people who want to see Earth look like heaven.

    Commitment Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 61:53


    Come together and commit to fund the vision God has given our community.

    Past the Point of No Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 27:19


    What is God saying to you and how willing are you to listen?

    Freely Received / Freely Give

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 51:41


    God gives us what it will take to accomplish his mission.

    Do Hard Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 46:10


    The difference between mediocre and epic is a willingness to do hard things.

    Say Yes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 43:57


    Jesus wants to lead us to greater things, but first we must say "yes."

    Expect the Impossible

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 49:22


    The 10X Push towards the next 10 years starts now. We expect God to do the impossible. He has before.

    Position Yourself to Best Hear From God

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 46:11


    Life can feel like a grind, leaving us drained and checked out. But God's got something bigger for you. He's calling you to wake up to a life packed with purpose and joy. Tune in and learn how.

    Unlock the Power of Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 38:27


    Celebrating is a powerful thing. Whether it is a win at work or buying your first house. Celebrating is a big deal. Come hear why God cares about celebration and how it can transform your relationship with Him.

    Vent To God; He Wants You To

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 40:24


    God's not afraid of your pain. Yep, really. He's actually ready to meet you in it and wants to hear all about it. Come and learn how to invite God into your real raw emotions can lead to a more powerful and real faith. 

    How to Accept God's Goodness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 49:44


    Do you ever feel like there's always a catch, especially, when something sounds too good to be true? But that is not always the case, sometimes good gifts can be completely free. Tune in and see how God has incredible things just for you, with no strings attached.

    What Would Jesus Say About Politics Today?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 44:06


    We're all thirsty for meaning, power, and belonging. Spoiler alert: politics will never quench that thirst. Come get tips on how to navigate this current political season and you might just come out healthier and more peaceful on the other side.

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