The Gospel Centered Life

It's been a year since our lives were changed due to the pandemic. In this episode, Pastor Steve is joined by Pastor Sam Oh and Pastor Paul Lee to discuss what lessons were learned during this past year. FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE: www.crossway-church.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/crosswayoc INSTAGRAM: crossway_oc

What is "the talk" that all African American fathers have to have with their sons? How does the Asian American cop who stood silently while George Floyd was killed symbolically represent us today? How can the church be a reflection of the gospel during this time of panic, brokenness, fear, and injustice? Join us today for a special episode as Pastor Steve and Pastor Jasper Bacon from In His Steps Ministries dialogue about racism, injustice and the Church. FOR MORE INFO ABOUT PASTOR JASPER AND CAROLYN'S MINISTRY IN CANTON, MS http://inhissteps.org/ FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE: www.crossway-church.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/crosswayoc INSTAGRAM: crossway_oc Intro and Outro Music: Neo Soul and Funk Guitars by Cloud Chord

How have you been feeling lately? Afraid? Anxious? A sense of dread? All of these feelings are real and should not be diminished or minimized. Even believers who trust wholeheartedly in the Lord will face some of these feelings. But how can our knowledge of God, his greatness and goodness, affect how we think, speak and live in this unprecedented time? Join us today as we talk through trusting in the providence of God for our lives. FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE: www.crossway-church.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/crosswayoc INSTAGRAM: crossway_oc Intro and Outro Music: Neo Soul and Funk Guitars by Cloud Chord

We live in an unprecedented time as we deal with Covid-19 and the hysteria and fear that it has caused many. But as believers, what if God has called us for such a time as this? To use our resources, gifts, talents and time to be a beacon of hope and peace by pointing to our hope and peace giver Jesus Christ? In this episode, we talk with our Brea Worship Director, Pastor Bobby Oh as he recounts his time in New York when he was at the epicenter of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. What was it like? And how does it relate to our panic today? And ultimately, what are some lessons God has taught Bobby during that time? FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE: www.crossway-church.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/crosswayoc INSTAGRAM: crossway_oc Intro and Outro Music: Neo Soul and Funk Guitars by Cloud Chord

Does God change in His being or thoughts? Is He constantly growing and maturing like us? Does God ever make mistakes? What about passages in Scripture that seem to show that He is sorry for His decisions? And how does the doctrine of God's unchanging nature affect us to think, speak and live a gospel centered life? In this episode, we invite Pastor John Shick Lee to talk us through the the EQUIP Bible Study he taught on the doctrine of God's immutability. FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE: www.crossway-church.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/crosswayoc INSTAGRAM: crossway_oc Intro and Outro Music: Neo Soul and Funk Guitars by Cloud Chord

Everywhere we look, whether it's on our phones, on TV or even amongst our friends and coworkers, it's everywhere, it's the air we breathe... Materialism: The temptation to value material possessions over spiritual things. But how is materialism rampant in our society today? And why is it something we need to be cautious of as believers? What about Preachers and Sneakers??? And ultimately, what does the Gospel say about materialism. Join us as we discuss this on our 8th episode! FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE: www.crossway-church.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/crosswayoc INSTAGRAM: crossway_oc Intro and Outro Music: Neo Soul and Funk Guitars by Cloud Chord

It's inevitable that all of us will face times of disappointment, discouragement or burnout. During those times, the answer isn't necessarily a vacation, or some alone time, or to buy yourself something nice. In our interview, Pastor Sam shares how having hope is one of the keys to thriving for the long haul. And not only is hope important, it's something that you can actively increase. It's not just an emotion that you feel when things are great. What are some ways that we can actively increase our hope despite difficult circumstances? Today, we talk to Pastor Sam about a seminar he gave during our Volunteer's Conference in January to help equip and motivate our church servants. In this interview, we talk through the "Hope Quotient" by Ray Johnston. FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE: www.crossway-church.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/crosswayoc INSTAGRAM: crossway_oc Intro and Outro Music: Neo Soul and Funk Guitars by Cloud Chord

Often times, because of life's demanding schedule with work, family and a host of various events and unexpected occurrences, we tend to neglect ourselves. And typically this can lead to devastating consequences of apathy, bitterness, depression and much more. So in this episode, we talk through the importance of recognizing and carefully managing the four areas of self care including the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. We hope that you will be blessed and will be stirred to be a healthier follower of Jesus so that you can be a leader who not just survives but thrive. In this episode we sit down with Pastor Jun Park, who is the Crossway campus pastor at Irvine and we talk through his seminar on self care leadership that was presented during our recent volunteer's conference. FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE: www.crossway-church.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/crosswayoc INSTAGRAM: crossway_oc Intro and Outro Music: Neo Soul and Funk Guitars by Cloud Chord

On this episode, we have our dear sister Jessica Cho on to share with us on the topic of anxiety from a professional/clinical perspective.  And we cover the range of topics such as what is anxiety: Is it just a feeling or a coping mechanism? How should we deal with anxiety? When should we seek professional help and much more! I'm sure you'll be blessed and will find many useful bits of info regarding how to deal with anxiety. FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE: www.crossway-church.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/crosswayoc INSTAGRAM: crossway_oc Intro and Outro Music: Neo Soul and Funk Guitars by Cloud Chord

In today's podcast, Pastor Steve interviews Pastor Jasper and Carolyn Bacon from In His Steps Ministries in Canton, MS about how they got started in ministry and at In His Steps, the challenges they faced in ministry, how not to burn out in ministry, and how to build a lasting fruitful marriage. Even if you're not serving as a pastor or in full time ministry, I know you'll find something useful here as they engage in topics of calling and faith, loneliness and spiritual dryness and also expectations in marriage. This interview was recorded in Dec 2019 when Pastor Jasper and Carolyn came down to Orange County to be with us and it was given during one of our Crossway Staff meetings. FOR MORE INFO ABOUT PASTOR JASPER AND CAROLYN'S MINISTRY IN CANTON, MS http://inhissteps.org/ FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE: www.crossway-church.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/crosswayoc INSTAGRAM: crossway_oc Intro and Outro Music: Neo Soul and Funk Guitars by Cloud Chord

Friends, how many of us have them? Friends, ones we can depend on? Friends. You might have many friends on Facebook or followers on Instagram, but how many of you have a true friend? In this episode, we explore why it's so difficult to have close friends today, what are the qualities of a good friend and what does the Gospel say about the value of friendships? FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE: www.crossway-church.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/crosswayoc INSTAGRAM: crossway_oc Intro and Outro Music: Neo Soul and Funk Guitars by Cloud Chord

We're back with our second episode! In this episode, we discuss the topic of time and how we can potentially get side tracked with our use of time by the busyness and distractions of life. But how does the Gospel inform us on how to best use our time?  FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR CHURCH  WEBSITE: www.crossway-church.com  FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/crosswayoc  INSTAGRAM: crossway_oc  Intro and Outro Music: Neo Soul and Funk Guitars by Cloud Chord

Hello! Thank you for tuning into our first episode! We're really excited to bring you content that will help you think, speak and live lives centered on the gospel.  Our first episode revolves around the topic of stress and how it really is a desperate desire to be in control. But how does the Gospel teach us to relinquish control of our own lives and entrust it to the one who not only is fully in control, but also wants the very best for us? FOR MORE INFO ABOUT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE: www.crossway-church.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/crosswayoc INSTAGRAM: crossway_oc Intro and Outro Music: Neo Soul and Funk Guitars by Cloud Chord