The Crossroads

The Comfort Trap: Why Good Intentions Rarely Leave the Pew

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

This episode of the podcast primary focuses in the analysis of the 2022-2023 Global Church Member Survey, a document detailing the beliefs and lifestyles of Seventh-day Adventists worldwide. Key topics of their discussion include:

Global vs. Local Differences: The hosts highlight stark contrasts between the North American Division (NAD) and the rest of the world. They note that while the global church is generally younger and more conservative, North America has a much higher median age and tends to be less conservative on issues like women's ordination.
The "Enthusiasm Gap": A major point of discussion is the survey's finding that church members are highly enthusiastic about evangelism and discipleship but do not engage in these activities in proportion to their stated enthusiasm.
The Paradox of Online Attendance: The survey revealed that 56% of global members use social media to attend church weekly, yet in North America, more than half of members use it less than once a month or not at all.
Personal Application: The hosts reflect on their own "hypocrisy" or "divergence" between faith and life, sharing personal anecdotes about the difficulty of choosing uncomfortable mission work over personal comforts like taking a nap on the Sabbath.

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Gotta Be United - LIVE Podcast

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500

OG and AC welcome a new host for the new season; the crew goes live at a church service to discuss the Bible story of Ananias and Sapphira and how we can learn about the importance of unity by avoiding the mistakes they made.

3.6 - The Reality of Pastoral Ministry

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Pastor Amalia Goulbourne joins the podcast to discuss the reality of female pastors in ministry and to share about her own experience and calling. Check out the great conversation and share it with others!

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3.5 - What’s the Church Up To? Miracles? Possessions?

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we dive deep into the topics of miracles, the existence of demons, and the question of whether Jesus was truly real. Exploring historical evidence, spiritual perspectives, and personal testimonies, we seek to understand the intersection of faith, the supernatural, and the man at the heart of it all. Join us as we unravel the mysteries that continue to captivate and challenge believers and skeptics alike.

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3.4 - Small Group, Big Impact

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

The guys discuss the impact of small groups can have to bring people to Christ. Not only do they discuss about this matter, but would like to do something about it! They want to see ACTION!

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3.3 - Is the Church Taking Care of My Needs?

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:00:00 -0400

The guys continue to discuss about the relevance of the church and if it has a purpose in today's world. They discuss possible solutions to bring people back to church and what the church might look in the future.

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3.2 - What Is the Point of the Church?

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0400

The guys go into depth on how the church may or may not be relevant in today's world. Statistics shows that less and less people are interested in coming to church. Does the church still have a purpose? What is the future of the church? Is it time to rethink of ways we can reach nonbelievers? You definitely do not want to miss this episode!

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ARISE

3.1 - It's All In The Messaging

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0500

The guys talk about the good news of the gospel and how many churches fail to share, live-in and reflect the joy and freedom of the gospel. What can we do about it? What can you do about it?

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2.10 - The Recap

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:00:00 -0500

End of a season... The guys recap the latest season, the guests, conversations and highlights. They also detail what moving forward looks like including season 3.
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2.9 - A Hebrew's Perspective

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0500

In this episode the guys invite a special guest Glenn Schulkin where they discuss about beliefs, sports, finance and how he practices his faith on a daily basis.

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2.8 - Foundations: The Crossroads of Beliefs

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0500

In this episode the guys discuss how your view of God and your belief foundation affect how you interact and navigate in the world. What's your focus? What's your foundation?

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2.7 - Insights from a Pastor's Wife on Church Views

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0400

The guys dive into a great discussion with Sarah Bates who provides a fresh and insightful take on church views.

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2.6 - Crossroads: Understanding the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0400

The guys delve into the Israel-Palestine conflict and talk about how it exemplifies human nature and seeking revenge.

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2.5 - The Relentless Pursuit of God - A Testimony

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0400

Check out this real and honest conversation with Berto – as he shares his life and how far God will go to bring us to the right path.

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2.4 - Will the Real Men Please Stand Up?

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 22:00:00 -0400

The guys talk about the crossroads between the idea of manhood through the lens of the Bible in comparison to the secular realm. Jump into todays hot topic on toxic masculinity and the impact it has on our society.

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2.3 - The Art of Disagreement

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0400

The guys explore the intersection of Christianity and politics. They dive into the complexities of how these two realms interact, influence each other, and shape our society.

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2.2 - A Seat at the Table

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:00:00 -0400

The fellas speak with Tom Owens about his crossroads experience and how it has shaped his life and views.

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2.1 - We're Back...Are Aliens Too?

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0400

The guys are BACK for Season 2! They catch up on how their summer is going and dive into a deep discussion about aliens!

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Carpool Podcast (Special Edition)

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400

Sebastian, Omar and Ashero hit the road and catch up on how their summer is going, upcoming vacations and much more! They also discuss the event of the OceanGate that recently happened.

10 - Evolution of Life

Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The guys talk about how church has evolved over the years and what the main focus throughout time should be.

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09 - Fear Factor

Mon, 01 May 2023 23:00:00 -0400

The guys share their experiences on fear and how fears plays a role in our daily lives whether we realize it or not.

08 - Cancel or Keep?

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0400

The guys discuss the phenom of cancel culture and times we see it in church as well as what we should be focusing on instead.

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07 - Hypocrites, Hypocrites Everywhere!

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0400

The guys discuss hypocrisy in the church and how to deal with hypocrites and those who seek power within the church.

06 - Faith vs Feelings

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Sebastian, Omar and Ashero discuss that we have a God who forgives, but at times we do not feel forgiven and how we need to put our faith in God's promises.

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05 - Religion...Why so many? Does it even matter?

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 21:00:00 -0500

The guys discuss the different denominations in Christianity and how to make sense of them all.

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04 - Don't Hate, Appreciate

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 22:00:00 -0500

The guys discuss what happens when life doesn't go our way and how focusing on others can help cope in the waiting, when it's not your turn.

03 - To Church Or Not To Church

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 22:00:00 -0500

The guys discuss church, what is it and why they love being a part of it. Plus a dive into the importance of community in our lives.

02 - Hold the Faith

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0500

Sebastian, Omar, and Ashero discuss two of the recent NFL playoff games and the lessons that can be learned about faith and disappointment.

01 - The Intro

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sebastian, Omar and Ashero talk about what motivated them to start the podcast, and discuss the topic of prayer and how to process answers to prayer that we don’t want or understand.