Crossroads Church Podcasts Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:29:56 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2626262 en-us © 2026 Crossroads Church Podcasts yes f7cb043e-8f98-5102-9485-1e98f8c09677 Crossroads Church episodic false Welcome to the Crossroads Church Podcast, where each week you'll find biblical conversations, practical encouragement, and faith-building content designed to help you follow Jesus in everyday life.

At Crossroads Church in Mansfield, Ohio, our mission is to help people encounter Christ, equip Christians, and engage our community with the hope and love of Jesus.

Whether you're listening on your commute, during a workout, or as part of your daily walk with God, our prayer is that these episodes encourage your faith, deepen your understanding of Scripture, and help you take your next step with Christ.

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Crossroads Church https://storage.buzzsprout.com/shaa9es4jrgsovj4x12nqmm2ln8n?.jpg Crossroads Church Podcasts https://www.buzzsprout.com/2626262 When God Doesn’t Do What You Expect: Miracles, Faith & Trusting His Character When God Doesn’t Do What You Expect: Miracles, Faith & Trusting His Character What does it really mean to believe in miracles, and what happens when God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we hoped?

In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake sits down with Michael, Tristan, and Amanda for an honest conversation about miracles, difficult seasons, and learning to trust the character of God. They reflect on powerful miracles throughout Scripture, share personal stories of seeing God work in their own families, and wrestle with what faith looks like when the outcome is uncertain.

From the fourth man in the fire to Jairus’ daughter and the woman who reached out to Jesus for healing, these stories remind us that God doesn’t only deliver us from the fire—He meets us in the middle of it.

Whether you’re praying for a miracle, walking through disappointment, or simply wondering where God is working in your life, this conversation is an invitation to keep looking, keep praying, and keep trusting.

]]> What does it really mean to believe in miracles, and what happens when God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we hoped?

In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake sits down with Michael, Tristan, and Amanda for an honest conversation about miracles, difficult seasons, and learning to trust the character of God. They reflect on powerful miracles throughout Scripture, share personal stories of seeing God work in their own families, and wrestle with what faith looks like when the outcome is uncertain.

From the fourth man in the fire to Jairus’ daughter and the woman who reached out to Jesus for healing, these stories remind us that God doesn’t only deliver us from the fire—He meets us in the middle of it.

Whether you’re praying for a miracle, walking through disappointment, or simply wondering where God is working in your life, this conversation is an invitation to keep looking, keep praying, and keep trusting.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19742765 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 4909 1 19 full false SEVEN Series Minicast: Jesus Sees the People We Overlook SEVEN Series Minicast: Jesus Sees the People We Overlook In John 9, Jesus encounters a man who had been blind from birth. While others see a theological problem to solve, Jesus sees a person.

In this conversation, Jake and Michael explore the healing of the man born blind, the spiritual blindness Jesus exposes in the Pharisees, and the deeper meaning behind this unforgettable miracle.

Michael also shares the personal significance of this passage as the father of a child with special needs and how John 9 has shaped his understanding of God’s sovereignty, disability, dignity, and purpose.

At the heart of the episode is a simple but powerful reminder: Jesus sees the people the world is tempted to overlook, and every life has value and purpose in the hands of God.

]]> In John 9, Jesus encounters a man who had been blind from birth. While others see a theological problem to solve, Jesus sees a person.

In this conversation, Jake and Michael explore the healing of the man born blind, the spiritual blindness Jesus exposes in the Pharisees, and the deeper meaning behind this unforgettable miracle.

Michael also shares the personal significance of this passage as the father of a child with special needs and how John 9 has shaped his understanding of God’s sovereignty, disability, dignity, and purpose.

At the heart of the episode is a simple but powerful reminder: Jesus sees the people the world is tempted to overlook, and every life has value and purpose in the hands of God.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19729956 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1458 1 18 full false You’re Not Behind: Breaking Free From Comparison You’re Not Behind: Breaking Free From Comparison Why is it so easy to look at someone else’s life and wonder, “Why am I not there yet?”

In this episode, Michael, Austin, Tammy, and Taylon have an honest conversation about comparison and the ways it can lead to insecurity, judgment, pride, and discontentment. Whether it happens while scrolling through social media, watching someone else succeed, or measuring our spiritual lives against another person’s, comparison can cause us to lose sight of what God is doing in our own lives.

But someone else’s success doesn’t diminish God’s calling on you.

This conversation challenges us to stop using one another as the standard and instead find our identity, purpose, and definition of faithfulness in Christ.

]]> Why is it so easy to look at someone else’s life and wonder, “Why am I not there yet?”

In this episode, Michael, Austin, Tammy, and Taylon have an honest conversation about comparison and the ways it can lead to insecurity, judgment, pride, and discontentment. Whether it happens while scrolling through social media, watching someone else succeed, or measuring our spiritual lives against another person’s, comparison can cause us to lose sight of what God is doing in our own lives.

But someone else’s success doesn’t diminish God’s calling on you.

This conversation challenges us to stop using one another as the standard and instead find our identity, purpose, and definition of faithfulness in Christ.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19707323 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 3910 1 17 full false SEVEN Series Minicast: Light of the World SEVEN Series Minicast: Light of the World Jesus offers freedom, salvation, and truth—but we have a choice in how we respond.

In John 8, Jesus declares, “I am the light of the world,” and tells His listeners that “the truth will set you free.” But instead of receiving Him, the Pharisees challenge His words and reject His identity.

In this episode, Mike and Jake explore this intense conversation, the danger of self-righteousness, and the difference between believing we’re walking in the light and actually following Jesus. Ultimately, John 8 confronts us with the same choice: reject Jesus or abide in His Word and experience the freedom only He can give.

]]> Jesus offers freedom, salvation, and truth—but we have a choice in how we respond.

In John 8, Jesus declares, “I am the light of the world,” and tells His listeners that “the truth will set you free.” But instead of receiving Him, the Pharisees challenge His words and reject His identity.

In this episode, Mike and Jake explore this intense conversation, the danger of self-righteousness, and the difference between believing we’re walking in the light and actually following Jesus. Ultimately, John 8 confronts us with the same choice: reject Jesus or abide in His Word and experience the freedom only He can give.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19694800 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0400 1156 1 16 full false SEVEN Series Minicast: Living Water SEVEN Series Minicast: Living Water In this episode, we dive into John 7 and the growing tension around one defining question: Who is Jesus?

Set against the backdrop of the Feast of Booths, Jesus enters Jerusalem as crowds debate His identity, religious leaders seek to arrest Him, and even the temple guards are stunned by His words. In the middle of it all, Jesus makes a bold invitation: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.”

We unpack the cultural significance of the festival, why Jesus’ promise of “living water” would have been so powerful to His original audience, and what His words reveal about His identity. Most importantly, we wrestle with the challenge John 7 presents to each of us: there is no room for neutrality when it comes to Jesus. If He truly is who He claims to be, does the fruit of our lives show that we believe Him?

Join us as we explore what it means to depend on Jesus as our daily source of spiritual life—and to allow His living water to flow through every part of our lives.

]]> In this episode, we dive into John 7 and the growing tension around one defining question: Who is Jesus?

Set against the backdrop of the Feast of Booths, Jesus enters Jerusalem as crowds debate His identity, religious leaders seek to arrest Him, and even the temple guards are stunned by His words. In the middle of it all, Jesus makes a bold invitation: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.”

We unpack the cultural significance of the festival, why Jesus’ promise of “living water” would have been so powerful to His original audience, and what His words reveal about His identity. Most importantly, we wrestle with the challenge John 7 presents to each of us: there is no room for neutrality when it comes to Jesus. If He truly is who He claims to be, does the fruit of our lives show that we believe Him?

Join us as we explore what it means to depend on Jesus as our daily source of spiritual life—and to allow His living water to flow through every part of our lives.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19658202 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1017 1 15 full false SEVEN Miniseries: Bread of Life SEVEN Miniseries: Bread of Life In John 6, Jesus declares, “I am the bread of life,” pointing to a deeper need than the physical bread the crowd was seeking. In this episode, Jake and Andrew unpack what it means to find true satisfaction in Jesus, how easily our circumstances can shape our view of God, and why we’re often tempted to look to other things for what only Christ can provide. They also discuss the importance of remembering God’s faithfulness and developing a spiritual appetite for the things that truly give life.

]]> In John 6, Jesus declares, “I am the bread of life,” pointing to a deeper need than the physical bread the crowd was seeking. In this episode, Jake and Andrew unpack what it means to find true satisfaction in Jesus, how easily our circumstances can shape our view of God, and why we’re often tempted to look to other things for what only Christ can provide. They also discuss the importance of remembering God’s faithfulness and developing a spiritual appetite for the things that truly give life.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19627256 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 830 1 14 full false Sabbath: Why Rest Is an Act of Faith Sabbath: Why Rest Is an Act of Faith In a culture that celebrates hustle and constant productivity, choosing to rest can feel counterintuitive. But Scripture presents Sabbath as much more than taking a day off: it's an act of trust in God. In this episode, we explore the biblical purpose of Sabbath, why rest is essential for our spiritual health, and how stepping away from work is one of the clearest ways to declare that God, not our effort, is our provider.

]]> In a culture that celebrates hustle and constant productivity, choosing to rest can feel counterintuitive. But Scripture presents Sabbath as much more than taking a day off: it's an act of trust in God. In this episode, we explore the biblical purpose of Sabbath, why rest is essential for our spiritual health, and how stepping away from work is one of the clearest ways to declare that God, not our effort, is our provider.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19604442 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 3393 1 13 full false SEVEN Series: Finding Peace in the Storm SEVEN Series: Finding Peace in the Storm In this episode, we explore John 6:16–21, where Jesus walks on water and meets His disciples in the middle of a storm. Together, we unpack the context surrounding this miracle, why Jesus sent His disciples into the storm, and what it teaches us about faith, trust, and perseverance. Discover how God often doesn't keep us from life's storms but faithfully meets us in them, using them to deepen our faith and reveal His power. Whether you're listening before your personal devotional time or with your small group, this conversation will encourage you to welcome Jesus into your boat and trust Him to carry you safely through whatever you're facing.

]]> In this episode, we explore John 6:16–21, where Jesus walks on water and meets His disciples in the middle of a storm. Together, we unpack the context surrounding this miracle, why Jesus sent His disciples into the storm, and what it teaches us about faith, trust, and perseverance. Discover how God often doesn't keep us from life's storms but faithfully meets us in them, using them to deepen our faith and reveal His power. Whether you're listening before your personal devotional time or with your small group, this conversation will encourage you to welcome Jesus into your boat and trust Him to carry you safely through whatever you're facing.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19592771 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 781 1 12 full false Crossroads Podcast: Starting a Ministry Crossroads Podcast: Starting a Ministry What if sharing your faith was less about having all the right answers and more about simply living where God has placed you? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake sits down with guests BJ Price, Doug Taylor, and Vanessa Alcantara to discuss everyday evangelism, building genuine relationships, and creating opportunities for gospel conversations. Along the way, they share personal stories of God's transforming work, the power of forgiveness, and practical ways every believer can be a light in their community. Whether you're looking for encouragement to share your faith or wondering how God can use your everyday life for His kingdom, this conversation will inspire you to take your next step.

]]> What if sharing your faith was less about having all the right answers and more about simply living where God has placed you? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake sits down with guests BJ Price, Doug Taylor, and Vanessa Alcantara to discuss everyday evangelism, building genuine relationships, and creating opportunities for gospel conversations. Along the way, they share personal stories of God's transforming work, the power of forgiveness, and practical ways every believer can be a light in their community. Whether you're looking for encouragement to share your faith or wondering how God can use your everyday life for His kingdom, this conversation will inspire you to take your next step.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19571130 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 4142 1 11 full false SEVEN Series: Loaves and Fishes SEVEN Series: Loaves and Fishes What can Jesus do with what seems insignificant? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, we unpack the feeding of the five thousand in John 6 and explore how Jesus transforms scarcity into abundance. Through honest conversation, we discuss trusting God with what little we have, recognizing His unexpected provision, and finding lasting satisfaction in Christ rather than in temporary circumstances. If you've ever wondered whether what you have is enough, this conversation is a reminder that when it's placed in Jesus' hands, He can do immeasurably more than we could imagine.

]]> What can Jesus do with what seems insignificant? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, we unpack the feeding of the five thousand in John 6 and explore how Jesus transforms scarcity into abundance. Through honest conversation, we discuss trusting God with what little we have, recognizing His unexpected provision, and finding lasting satisfaction in Christ rather than in temporary circumstances. If you've ever wondered whether what you have is enough, this conversation is a reminder that when it's placed in Jesus' hands, He can do immeasurably more than we could imagine.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19555492 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 767 1 10 full false Crossroads Podcast: Global Missions Crossroads Podcast: Global Missions What can happen when ordinary people simply say yes to God? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake sits down with Sonya, Tim, and Roxanne to discuss the life-changing impact of global missions. They share stories from trips to Guatemala, Uganda, Cambodia, and beyond, highlighting the relationships, gospel conversations, and ministry partnerships God is using around the world. Whether you feel called to go, give, or pray, this conversation will encourage you to step out in faith and trust God to provide as you join Him in His mission.

]]> What can happen when ordinary people simply say yes to God? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake sits down with Sonya, Tim, and Roxanne to discuss the life-changing impact of global missions. They share stories from trips to Guatemala, Uganda, Cambodia, and beyond, highlighting the relationships, gospel conversations, and ministry partnerships God is using around the world. Whether you feel called to go, give, or pray, this conversation will encourage you to step out in faith and trust God to provide as you join Him in His mission.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19532564 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 3830 1 9 full false SEVEN Series: Real Life SEVEN Series: Real Life Who did Jesus claim to be? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, explore John 5 and Jesus’ response to the religious leaders who questioned His authority. Their conversation unpacks Christ’s unity with the Father, His power to give eternal life, and His authority to judge. This theologically rich passage reminds us that Jesus is not merely a teacher, prophet, or miracle worker—He is the Son of God, worthy of the same honor, trust, and worship as the Father.

]]> Who did Jesus claim to be? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, explore John 5 and Jesus’ response to the religious leaders who questioned His authority. Their conversation unpacks Christ’s unity with the Father, His power to give eternal life, and His authority to judge. This theologically rich passage reminds us that Jesus is not merely a teacher, prophet, or miracle worker—He is the Son of God, worthy of the same honor, trust, and worship as the Father.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19518997 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 758 1 7 full false SEVEN Series: Do You Want to Be Healed? SEVEN Series: Do You Want to Be Healed? Do you truly want to be healed? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake and Zach unpack Jesus’ encounter with the man at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5. After thirty-eight years of waiting, the man is confronted with a question that challenges his excuses, his expectations, and the life he had grown accustomed to. This conversation explores what it means to place our hope in Jesus, respond with obedience, and embrace the uncomfortable changes that often come with genuine healing and transformation.

]]> Do you truly want to be healed? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake and Zach unpack Jesus’ encounter with the man at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5. After thirty-eight years of waiting, the man is confronted with a question that challenges his excuses, his expectations, and the life he had grown accustomed to. This conversation explores what it means to place our hope in Jesus, respond with obedience, and embrace the uncomfortable changes that often come with genuine healing and transformation.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19488680 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 790 1 6 full false Tough Questions: Why Does a Good God Allow Suffering? Tough Questions: Why Does a Good God Allow Suffering? How can a good and powerful God allow pain, suffering, and evil? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake Christie sits down with members of the pastoral team for an honest and compassionate conversation about one of Christianity’s most difficult questions. Together, they explore how our understanding of good and evil shapes the discussion, the different ways suffering enters our lives, and how hardship can draw us toward God and deepen our faith. While we may not always understand why suffering happens, we can trust that God is good, He is faithful, and we never have to walk through pain alone.

]]> How can a good and powerful God allow pain, suffering, and evil? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake Christie sits down with members of the pastoral team for an honest and compassionate conversation about one of Christianity’s most difficult questions. Together, they explore how our understanding of good and evil shapes the discussion, the different ways suffering enters our lives, and how hardship can draw us toward God and deepen our faith. While we may not always understand why suffering happens, we can trust that God is good, He is faithful, and we never have to walk through pain alone.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19455805 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:00:00 -0400 3901 full false SEVEN Series: Faith is... SEVEN Series: Faith is... What does the healing of the official's son reveal about the heart of Jesus? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake and Kaedon explore John 4 and Jesus' second recorded sign in the Gospel of John. Their conversation highlights Christ's care for the smallest details of our lives, the power of trusting His Word, and His willingness to meet people who seem farthest from Him. Along the way, they discuss practical ways to grow in prayer, live out authentic faith, and reflect the love of Jesus to a world that desperately needs hope.

]]> What does the healing of the official's son reveal about the heart of Jesus? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake and Kaedon explore John 4 and Jesus' second recorded sign in the Gospel of John. Their conversation highlights Christ's care for the smallest details of our lives, the power of trusting His Word, and His willingness to meet people who seem farthest from Him. Along the way, they discuss practical ways to grow in prayer, live out authentic faith, and reflect the love of Jesus to a world that desperately needs hope.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19455470 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0400 646 1 5 full false SEVEN Series: Come and See SEVEN Series: Come and See What are you searching for to satisfy the deepest thirst of your soul? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake and Ernesto explore Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. Together, they unpack the cultural barriers Jesus broke, His invitation to worship in spirit and truth, and His ability to see beyond our attempts to manage life to the deeper needs of our hearts. This conversation is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond God's grace, that Jesus alone can satisfy our deepest longing, and that a life transformed by His love naturally overflows into sharing the hope of the gospel with others.

]]> What are you searching for to satisfy the deepest thirst of your soul? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake and Ernesto explore Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. Together, they unpack the cultural barriers Jesus broke, His invitation to worship in spirit and truth, and His ability to see beyond our attempts to manage life to the deeper needs of our hearts. This conversation is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond God's grace, that Jesus alone can satisfy our deepest longing, and that a life transformed by His love naturally overflows into sharing the hope of the gospel with others.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19418020 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 788 1 4 full false SEVEN Series: Made New SEVEN Series: Made New What does it really mean to be born again? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake and Michael unpack Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in John 3: a discussion that reveals humanity's deepest need and God's incredible plan of salvation. Together, they explore the meaning of spiritual rebirth, the connection between the Old Testament and the cross of Christ, and the life-changing hope found in John 3:16. Whether you've followed Jesus for years or are still exploring who He is, this conversation points to the Savior who was lifted up so that all who believe in Him may have eternal life.

]]> What does it really mean to be born again? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake and Michael unpack Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in John 3: a discussion that reveals humanity's deepest need and God's incredible plan of salvation. Together, they explore the meaning of spiritual rebirth, the connection between the Old Testament and the cross of Christ, and the life-changing hope found in John 3:16. Whether you've followed Jesus for years or are still exploring who He is, this conversation points to the Savior who was lifted up so that all who believe in Him may have eternal life.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19392162 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 752 1 3 full false SEVEN Series: Water to Wine SEVEN Series: Water to Wine What does Jesus' first miracle reveal about His heart and His mission? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake and Brittany explore the wedding at Cana in John 2, where Jesus transforms water into wine. Together, they discuss Mary's remarkable faith, the servants' simple obedience, and the significance of Jesus providing the very best when all hope seemed lost. This conversation reminds us that when we trust God's timing, remain available to Him, and follow His leading, He is able to do far more than we could ever imagine, all for His glory and our joy.

]]> What does Jesus' first miracle reveal about His heart and His mission? In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake and Brittany explore the wedding at Cana in John 2, where Jesus transforms water into wine. Together, they discuss Mary's remarkable faith, the servants' simple obedience, and the significance of Jesus providing the very best when all hope seemed lost. This conversation reminds us that when we trust God's timing, remain available to Him, and follow His leading, He is able to do far more than we could ever imagine, all for His glory and our joy.

]]> Crossroads Church Buzzsprout-19392144 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 723 1 2 full false Intro to SEVEN Series Intro to SEVEN Series A short, engaging podcast that accompanies our sermon series, offering additional insights, practical application, and behind-the-scenes conversations to help you go deeper into God's Word throughout the week.

]]> A short, engaging podcast that accompanies our sermon series, offering additional insights, practical application, and behind-the-scenes conversations to help you go deeper into God's Word throughout the week.

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