Today on Let's Be Real, Anna and wrap up by looking back on all four sessions: Knowing God, Finding Freedom, Discover Purpose and Make A Difference. We talk about our favorite episodes. We loved having all the conversations and how each guest shared from their hearts. We also loved the practical advice everyone shared on how to walk out our life as a Jesus-Follower.      Thank you to each of you who have shared and listened. We appreciate each of you!! We would love to hear what your favorite episode was.  I am both excited and sad to share that Anna will stay home when little Hayden is born. I am so happy for her, and she spends her days with Emma and Hayden, but I will miss hanging out and sharing this podcast with her.  Stay tuned for what the future holds for our little podcast.  If we can help you in any way, go to crosspointchurch.tv  Have a wonderful day!  Music by Drew McWilliams Logo by Abby Perozo crosspointchurch.tv

Anna and I had the best time talking to Alison Pollard for today's episode. Alison is our Mission and Outreach Director. To start our time together, Alison shares about her family and how they got involved here at Crosspoint.  Alison shares her heart for how we serve our families here at Crosspoint and the community. Alison filters all the areas we serve by asking, " Is this meeting an unmet need or people?" Her heart is to join other churches in what they do while serving in other areas with unmet needs.  She would like to encourage us that saying yes can lead to purpose. Alison talks about the importance of Colossians 1:23, where we are told to stand firm, so we don't drift away. She shares how easy it is to drift if we are not actively pursuing Jesus.   If you would like more information on the many ways you can serve, you can contact her at [email protected] Music by Drew McWilliams Logo by Abby Perozo crosspointchurch.tv

We are excited to have Chris Sevier, yes, he is the husband to Christy (from Fostering Hope) and dad to their three kids. He also humbly leads our Hearts for the Homeless ministry that serves Houston's homeless on the third Sunday of each month.  We had a great conversation with Chris, where he shared his heart for the homeless and how God directed his steps to get involved. Chris shares that the heart of this ministry is Matthew 25:40-45 where Jesus tells us, "if you have done this to one of least of them, you have done it to me." One of its pillars for Chris is to serve them with excellence, and everything they do is passed through the question: "Would you do that to Jesus?"  Chris has seen his obedience to God lead to God's faithfulness to provide all they need. He also shares how we can invite our kids to serve and how we can come alongside them. If you feel God urging you to step out into something, he suggests you start small and slowly and see how God moves.   If you would like more information on how to join, you can go to Crosspointchurch.tv , the Facebook page Love Your Neighbor, or our Serve App.   Music by Drew McWilliams Logo by Abby Perozo crosspointchurch.tv

We have our Discipleship Pastor, Bryan Shippey, joining us today. He and his family moved back to Pearland after serving five years planting a church in the Boston area. Bryan shares how saying his first "yes" to God has impacted his life and how he has seen God move. He challenges us to say "yes" and see how God will move in our story. Bryan shares how his focus has narrowed to discipleship, how we can help our kids become disciples, and how to navigate walking alongside someone in their discipleship.  Some of his favorite Scriptures about discipleship are: Luke 14:28 says we should look at the cost.     Colossians 1:27 reminds us that Christ lives in us. John 15 talks about staying connected to the vine.  If you would like any more information on the many ways we can help you in your discipleship, go to Crosspointchurch.tv Music by Drew McWilliams Logo by Abby Perozo crosspointchurch.tv

We are excited to have Christy Sevier and Mona Cabler on today to talk about Fostering Hope. They share their hearts, how it got started and how we can join them in serving the kids in the Foster system.  Christy and Mona lead a team to love on and serve the CWOP kids here in Pearland. Officially CWOP stands for "Child Without Placement," but they like to say "Christ Will Offer Provision." They want every child to know that Jesus sees them and loves them. Christy and Mona want us to remember God's heart for the orphans, and there are many ways to use our gifts, what we like to do or are talented in, to serve them.  Some ways we can come alongside Fostering Hope are: becoming certified as a Foster Parent, Respite Care or babysitter; providing meals and doing laundry for the CWOP kids; Hearts of Hope, The Foster Care Closet, and many more.  Every month there is a support group for foster families: When: 1st Thursday of every month Where: Foster Care Closet Time: 6-9 pm You do not have to do this alone! Just come!  For more information, you can go to Facebook Group, Fostering Hope at Crosspoint Church https://www.facebook.com/groups/278190669475896 Linktree - https://linktr.ee/FosteringHopePearland and [email protected] Music by Drew McWilliams Logo by Abby Perozo crosspointchurch.tv

We are thrilled to have our Creative Pastor, Drew join us today! Drew shares about his family and some exciting news. He fills us in on how his team works and what worship means to him. Drew also shares a cool story about a worship experience that marked him.  Drew tells us why Proverbs 16:9 and Acts 1:8 are so important to him. He also shares "My Story" here is Crosspoint. Drew reminds us that we can all make a difference and obedience are not just for Sundays.  If you would like more information about the creative team or how to share your story, you can go to [email protected] Music by Drew McWilliams Logo by Abby Perozo crosspointchurch.tv

We are excited to have Mandy here with us today! She is the mentor specialist for Rise Mentoring with PISD. Mandy shares her journey and how her faith directed her steps to being over Rise. She also shares that the heart behind Rise is for all kids to feel seen, heard, and valued by someone outside of their family.  Mandy shared some steps on how to make a difference right where we are: * get out of your own way * see yourself how God sees you * look back and remind yourself that you can do hard things Mandy encourages us to be the person you needed when you were young. Her favorite Scripture is Galatians 6:9: "So let's not get tired of doing what is good, At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up." If you would like more information about how to become a Rise Mentor go to [email protected] Music by Drew McWilliams Logo by Abby Perozo crosspointchurch.tv

We are excited to be able to sit down with our very own D'Lana! D'lana is our Next Gen Development Director and Woman's Ministry Director. You can see D'Lana on "Come Sit With Us" as she interviews the woman of our church, and they share their stories. You can check out it here: https://www.facebook.com/crosspointwomen.tv/ D'Lana shares how she connected to Crosspoint and about her family. She shares about taking a step back and taking a look at the timeline of your life to see God's faithfulness. D'lana talks about how her desire to love people deeply has been at the core of everything she has done. Take a minute to check out her beautiful life verse: Zephaniah 3:17! She wants to remind us to: * Take the leap * Surround yourself with a support system * Lean on God Music by Drew McWilliams Logo by Abby Perozo crosspointchurch.tv

Today on Let's Be Real we talk with Linda Nix, who will become one of your favorite aunties! Linda shares with us about her family, a little of her story and how she became connected to Crosspoint. Linda is a LifeGroup leader of a Woman's LifeGroup and they are amazing in how they love and serve the community, as well as, our church family. Linda tells us about three distinct times when she needed to trust God and how He showed up for her and her family. We talk about how God directed her steps and her availability and obedience has led her to discovering her purpose in ways she wouldn't have thought of. Linda wants to remind us: "You'd be surprised what you could do and what God can with you."  If you would like more information on LifeGroups or connecting to ways you can serve go to: Crosspointchurch.tv Music by Drew McWilliams Logo by Abby Perozo crosspointchurch.tv

You will fall in love with Amy Hudak on today's episode. Amy shares her story about how she and her family came to Pearland and Crosspoint, where she is involved in leading worship, leading a women's Bible study, and Embrace Grace. Embrace Grace is a new ministry that helps ladies walk through crisis pregnancies. You can find out more about Embrace Grace at crosspointchurch.tv Amy is very open and vulnerable with us about her story of hurt and abortion and how to overcome the enemy's attacks. Hint: it involves Prayer, God's Word, and a support system. Amy shares one of her favorite Scriptures is, Isaiah 55:8-11, as well as what she has in her journal and speaks over herself each day:                                                           "In You I am chosen. In you I am safe. In You I am loved.                                                             Help me believe that with my heart even more than my head."  Isn't that beautiful and something to add to our quiet time? Music by Drew McWilliams Logo by Abby Perozo crosspointchurch.tv