Still Standing

If you don't know what to say to God, start with “thank you.” Gratitude is so much bigger than you think: it has the power to change you spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Today, Worship Pastor Justin Mosteller shares insight into WHY and HOW practicing thankfulness (which pssstttt is worship!) can shift your perspective on God and change your real life. Listen to "Grateful" by Crossroads Music here:  https://www.crdsmusic.com/song/grateful

We know that big things like grief and loss of loved ones can obviously weigh us down, but there’s something to the losses we experience in everyday life—the little things that nip at our heels—that deserve our attention too. We talk with Pastor/Counselors Chuck and Ashley who recently released a book called “I used to be ___.”I used to be healthy, I used to be sober, I used to be a mom or a wife, etc…it’s in that “used to be space” where we can get stuck. We’re not meant to dwell there, God wants us to move. This conversation will encourage you to experience hope in the midst of everyday loss.

Is God calling you toward a new thing, but you’re not sure how to move because life—the tension of work and family—is already too much? And taking risks, especially when they are financial, can be paralyzing. Anita, a successful software executive, seemingly had it all, but something was missing. After taking the bold risk to leave her corporate job, she’s now a successful at-home business owner while homeschooling her children. She’s passionate about helping other women find more time, money and freedom while honoring God and family. If you’re feeling stuck in the day to day, or not sure how to pursue your dreams, this episode will encourage you and motivate you to take the next step.

October is National Infant Loss and Awareness month. Did you know, one in four pregnancies ends in loss? Yet, there is still so much silence around this topic. Rachel Lohman had a painful start to parenthood, losing her first baby to miscarriage. In her recent book, Miscarried Hope, she shares research findings from 400+ loss moms and draws parallels between Holy week and miscarriage, guiding moms back to the goodness of God. Today we break the silence, and talk about how you go on, how you discover hope again, after this kind of loss.

What happens when college, “the best time of your life,” is anything but? With anxiety and depression increasing across campuses—the mental health of our young adults is not great right now. But, this generation is helping us name our mental health struggles and break the stigma. Whether you’re in college, or have a college-aged student or friend, Jamie walks us through “the basics” on how to thrive in what could commonly be a turbulent time; giving us hope to grow, and become even more resilient. Listen in for encouragement and strength in this transitional time.

There are many narratives about what it means to be a man in today's culture. Brian Tome provides wisdom and insight on the flashpoints in men's lives where thy have the opportunity to go from being boys to truly becoming men. He discusses his book, Five Marks of a Man: A Tactical Guide, and openly unpacks his vision for what it means to be a godly man (and woman) in our culture today.

If you’ve ever questioned God’s existence, or wrestled with doubt along your faith journey, this episode is for you. Zach shares his incredible story of witnessing the miraculous and still falling into what he calls “the dark side of faith: doubt.” He's come face to face with joy, as well as disappointment and heartache. And when major life circumstances had Zach saying,God if you’re real, prove it…God met him in doubt through the pages of scripture. This conversation is brimming with hope and truth that will keep you standing when doubt creeps in.

Trouble is inevitable. Collapse is not. We all want to live the “good life” and be a “good person” but how do you stay strong and hopeful when you find cracks in your marriage, problems at work, trouble with your kids or even issues in your own character along the way?  In this teaching, originally given to Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Alli digs into the parable of the wise and foolish builder—a roadmap for how to have a well-built life; and gives us three new rhythms for building a life that will keep you standing when the floods come.

Life is full of decisions, small and large. We know they matter. We want God’s help, but so often we don’t know how to seek it, hear it and follow him. Today we talk about how to involve God in the decisions that are in front of you. We want to. But how? Listen in as Alli’s mentor, Kirstin shares HOW she made the big decision to retire early from a career she loved. Hint: It includes prayer, letting go of anxiety, and trusting in the faithfulness of a God who is working things out for our good. Today’s episode is full of wisdom, and may just give you the push you need to seek God about the decision right in front of you.

We’re now in the middle of the summer and all of that hope you may have felt back in the spring—Easter miracles, power, new life—is more like a distant memory. So, what happens now? What happens when we wake up every morning to the same old (and new) problems? In this teaching, originally given to Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Alli unpacks how to hold on to real hope, the day after Easter and beyond. This message is all about what Jesus promises in the future…his actual, physical return to this earth. It’s about living a life so grounded on Jesus that hope takes root and drives your life into a new direction.