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Welcome to the Root Issues podcast where we're gathering around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture.

Crossroads Aspen


    • Apr 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 155 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Root Issues

    The Resurrected Life - Wholeness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 26:06


    This Easter Sunday we look at the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and how that power unites and integrates our mind, body and spirit making us whole, knowing who we are and who we are becoming for eternity.

    ALIVE - The Resurrected LifePart 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 25:37


    Palm Sunday, Today we are reading out of John 12 discussing Jesus' actions and teaching leading up to Passover and our great need today to show people Jesus and our resurrected life.

    Spirit-Led Confidence: Lessons from Micah

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 27:44


    This week, we dive into the book of Micah to explore what true confidence looks like when it's rooted in the Holy Spirit. We'll talk about being filled and led by the Spirit, the assurance that comes from being right with God, and the quiet strength found in hearing His voice and waiting on His timing. If you're seeking clarity, boldness, or just a deeper connection with God, this episode is for you.

    Jonah

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 29:12


    the intimate connection between worship and mission and God's “Go!” to Jonah and Jesus' “Go!” to us.

    Obadiah, Pride & Humility

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 36:02


    n this episode, we reflect on transitions, both personal and biblical, as we explore the profound message found in the book of Obadiah—the shortest book in the Old Testament, yet one rich with relevance today.We unpack how pride continues to separate us from the promises of God. Through thoughtful discussion, we consider how humility positions us to receive God's grace and walk in our true identity and inheritance.

    Amos "Hearing God in Unlikely Places"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 29:54


    This week, the team dive into the book of Amos and unpacks a powerful truth: God often speaks from the margins. In a world chasing comfort and clarity, are we willing to look to the fringe to hear His voice? And are we bold enough to step into the fray to carry His prophetic word? Tune in for a timely and challenging message about listening deeply and living courageously.

    Joel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 29:06


    This we look at the book of Joel and the big idea that only God the Father through Jesus by the Holy Spirit can offer ever increasing life with ever increasing satisfaction.

    Hosea

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 25:42


    This week Steve started a new series in the 12 Minor Prophets of the Old Testament, starting with Hosea talking about Faith as something far beyond just what we say we believe.

    Hope and Wisdom for Relationships, Dating and Marriage (part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025


    Steve Michelle and Alyssa join to uncover some challenging and beautiful truths on marriage.

    Hope and Wisdom for Dating in this crazy world

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 28:13


    The foundations of our life are based on Relationships. Dive in with Steve, Alisa and Maidy as they explore Dating.

    Hope and Wisdom for Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 25:04


    Relational prioritize and how it greatly affects our life and happiness.

    Praying with Power with a special new Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 32:53


    In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of prayer with our special guest, Chase Tucker, a passionate coach who has witnessed firsthand the miraculous impact of a prayer-filled life. Together, we'll explore practical ways to pray boldly, loudly and align with God's will, experiencing His power in every aspect of life. Whether you're new to prayer or seeking to deepen your connection, this conversation will leave you encouraged and equipped to pray with confidence and faith.

    Boy to Prophet: A Journey to Hear God's Voice”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 27:41


    What if God is speaking to you right now? Through the lens of a boy's journey to becoming a prophet, this podcast unpacks how God wants to speak to all of us, revealing His plans and purpose in ways you might not expect.

    Is Prayer boring for you? Here is how to change that

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 26:40


    Steve and Luke discuss how culture and our understanding of prayer can destroy the joy of talking and hearing our Father.

    “Christmas and the Kingdom: Discovering the Bigger Story and the Astonishment of Seeking It First”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 27:09


    Christmas is more than a festive season—it's a chapter in the grand story of God's Kingdom. In this episode, we explore how Christmas fits into the larger narrative of God's redemptive plan and the awe-inspiring wonder that comes when we seek His Kingdom first. Join us as we uncover the deeper meaning behind the celebration and reflect on the astonishing truth of God's love and purpose for us.

    Christmas & Childlikeness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 19:42


    Join Luke and Alisa as they explore what it means to embrace a childlike faith and keep the true spirit of Christmas alive. In this episode, they share practical tips to focus on joy, wonder, and Christ-centered traditions, steering clear of the stress and pressure that can overshadow the season.Recorded on 12/18/24

    The Search for Meaning - How Not To Let Christmas Slip By

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 30:35


    This week Steve and Luke discuss Mark chapter 15 and how finding meaning is finding the truth and that those who are about the Truth will listen to Jesus' voice.Recorded: 12/11/24 

    God on Trial (How Not to Fall Away)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 34:12


    Breaking down what Steve taught out of Mark chapter 14 a few weeks ago about the idea of man's ongoing attempt to put God on trial and how not to fall away. Recorded on 11/20/24

    Invitation to the Secret Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 30:18


    Join as Luke and Steve discuss the joy of the Secret Place!

    Mark: Invitation to the Secret Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 5:02


    Invitation to the Secret Place join Luke and Chris as they discuss the invitation we have to the Secret Place with Jesus.

    Mark 14: 10-31 Secret Place or Secret Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 27:31


    Join us as we discuss Mark 14: 10-31

    What Jesus Says We Should Look For

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 30:35


    This week, Steve, Lauren, and Allysa discussed the rest of Mark's chapter 13, about what Jesus says we should look for as the end approaches.

    The Epicenter of God's Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 33:04


    This week Steve started teaching Mark 13, the Olivet discourse, and the understanding of Jesus' prophecy about the destruction of the temple and where we currently are in God's plan for history. Join Steve, our friend Daniel from Romania, and Allysa as they discuss this powerful discourse and where we are in God's plan for history

    Root Issues: Mark 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 30:20


    Understanding the Kingdom of God in the World Today (Part 2). Join Steve, Alysa, and our special guest from Romania as we discuss the implications of the Kingdom of God and the world.

    Mark 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 38:16


    Join us this week as we gather and talk about Mark 12. Our special guest Daniel takes us deep into the historical context and applications that this passage has for our lives. As always Lauren, Steve, and Allysa chime in and we have a great time! hope you enjoy!

    Mark 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 28:12


    This week Steve taught out of Mark chapter 11 about Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the cleansing of the temple and what this means for our alignment and allegiance to God's plan for His Church and the Temple now and in the future.

    Mark 10: Amazement and Awe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 4:02


    Join Steve, Lauren, and Alysa as they discuss Mark 10. We discuss the effects of Marriage and Divorce, Children in the Church, and leave everyone with a challenge!

    Mark 9: Jesus' Victory and Spiritual Warfare

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024


    Join Lexa and Steve as they discuss Mark 9 and how that impacts us today.

    Mark: Eyes and Ears for the Kingdom of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 27:31


    Join Lauren, Steve, and Alysa as they discuss the implications of having eyes and ears for the Kingdom of God.

    Mark 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 31:06


    This week on Root Issues, we have a special episode with Steve, Steve, and Steve. Tune in to be encouraged!

    Mark 5 & 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 34:01


    Join as Steve and Lauren discuss Mark 5 and 6.

    Mark 4: God and Government

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 29:52


    Join as Alexa and Lauren have a take a deeper look at Mark 4 and what it means to us today.

    Mark 3: Hope for the Divided House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 25:23


    Join us this week as Steve, and Alexa, join around the table to discuss Mark 3 and what that means for us today!

    Mark 2: Healing for Sin and Sickness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 27:22


    Join us this week as Steve, Alexa, and Lauren join around the table to discuss Mark 2 and what that means for us today!

    The Beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 30:54


    Listen in as Lexa, Steve and Chris gather around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture. In this Root Issues episode, the conversation is on the key to life is being connected to the right person. There is no more important person to be connected to than Jesus Christ the King

    Making Space for the Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 32:14


    Listen in as Lexa, Alyssa, Steve and Chris gather around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture. In this Root Issues episode, the conversation is on Ephesians 5:18-21 about how to make space for the Spirit to do His work in our life and the life of the Church. 

    Making Space for the Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 32:14


    Listen in as Lexa, Alyssa, Steve and Chris gather around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture. In this Root Issues episode, the conversation is on Ephesians 5:18-21 about how to make space for the Spirit to do His work in our life and the life of the Church. 

    Faithful in All Circumstances

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 36:44


    Listen in as Lexa, Steve and Chris gather around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture. In this Root Issues episode, the conversation is on Ephesians 6:16-20 and how we need to put on the armor of God so we can stand and represent our King and so we can be faithful in all circumstances. 

    Strap on the Armor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 32:37


    Listen in as Lauren and Steve gather around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture. In this Root Issues episode, the conversation is on Ephesians 5. We dig into the root issues of culture in topics like dating, marriage, and what to look for in a significant other.

    Living with a Heavenly Places Perspective and Position

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 27:00


    Join Lauren, Lexa, and Steve as they gather around the table to bridge the generational gap discussing sitting in the heavenly places.

    Hope for Marriage and Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 36:00


    Listen in as Luke, Lauren, Steve and Alexa gather around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture. In this Root Issues episode, the conversation is on Ephesians 5. We dig into the root issues of culture in topics like dating, marriage, and what to look for in a significant other.

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    Preparing to Live - Running For Our Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 31:37


    Listen in as Alyssa, Lauren, Steve and Chris gather around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture. In this Root Issues episode, the conversation is on Ephesians 1:15-23 and how we can know “the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us,” as we prepare to live not die! 

    Awake O Sleeper!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 41:48


    Listen in as Luke, Lauren, Steve and Chris gather around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture. In this Root Issues episode, the conversation is on Ephesians 5:1-16 about what it looks like to be spiritually asleep and the glories of what it is to be spiritually alive and experiencing the benefits of the resurrection life. 

    Aligning Our Inner and Outer Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 35:55


    Listen in as Luke, Lauren, Lexa, Steve and Chris gather around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture. In this Root Issues episode, the conversation is on Ephesians 4:25 - 5:2, about the glorious integrated life of following Jesus and the danger of not dealing with inner unrest and turmoil but how to practically experience the freedom of a whole life in Christ Jesus. 

    How Do We Really Change?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 38:37


    Listen in as Luke, Lauren, and Chris gather around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture. In this Root Issues episode, the conversation is on Ephesians 4:17-24 and how we apply the Gospel by putting off, putting on and the renewal of the spirit of our mind. 

    Speaking the Truth in Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 31:20


    This week, Steve taught on Ephesians. Diving into the importance of the fivefold ministry and growing in love.

    How to Walk with God

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 39:11


    This week Steve taught in Ephesians 4:1-7, diving into the importance of relational unity within the Body of Christ and how it is critical to God's overall purpose of uniting all things in heaven and earth together.

    Relational Wisdom for Relational Unity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 32:49


    Listen in as Lauren, Lexa, and Chris gather around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture. In this Root Issues episode, the conversation is on Ephesians 4:1-7, diving into the importance of relational unity within the Body of Christ and how it is critical to God's overall purpose of uniting all things in heaven and earth together. 

    The Battle for Our Inner Being and Belonging

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 29:52


    Listen in as Lauren, Lexa, and Chris gather around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture. In this Root Issues episode, the conversation is on Ephesians 3:14-21, looking at Paul's powerful prayer for both believers and unbelievers to experience the fullness of God in their inner being and belonging to the household of God.

    How is Your Faith?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 34:25


    Listen in as Steve,Lauren, Lexa, and Chris gather around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture. In this Root Issues episode, the conversation is on Ephesians 3:1-13 and talked about 4 key aspects of faith that are necessary for a growing healthy faith for the individual believer and the church. 

    Are You at Peace?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 32:09


    Listen in as Steve,Lauren, Lexa, and Chris gather around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture. In this Root Issues episode, the conversation is on Ephesians chapter two, about what real peace is and how we can have peace in our life and in the world.

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