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  • Thursday · 51 min

    Ep. 180 - Come With Nothing To Offer (Isaiah 55-56) ft. Erik Veker, Matt Stowell, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker

    We sit down with Middle School Pastor Erik Veker and Executive Pastor Matt Stowell to chat about Isaiah 55-56. In Isaiah 55–56, God invites the thirsty, the hungry, the broken, the outsider, and the one who feels unworthy to come and receive his grace freely. Yet our hearts are experts at finding reasons why the invitation couldn’t possibly include us: I don’t belong. I have nothing to offer. I’ve gone too far. God couldn’t really want me. In this episode, we walk through Isaiah 55–56 and explore the heart objections we bring to God’s grace: and the surprising ways God responds to each one. His invitation isn’t based on what we can bring to the table, how good we’ve been, or whether we feel worthy. It’s based on who he is. Preacher: Erik Veker Text: Isaiah 55-56 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE Fall Ministry Brochure Link: CLICK HERE

  • August 22 · 1 hr 5 min

    Ep. 179 - By His Wounds We Are Healed (Isaiah 53) ft. Hayleigh Amey, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker

    We sit down with Hayleigh Amey to unpack Isaiah 53 which gets us to the heart of the gospel: our sin is potent, but Christ’s blood is more powerful. We unpack the paradoxes of salvation: that salvation is achieved through humiliation, received through humility, and that suffering is the pathway to glory. How can the suffering and rejection of one man accomplish salvation for many? And what does the humility of Christ mean for the way we receive the grace He has accomplished? Join us as we look deeper into Isaiah 53 and the suffering servant who was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities, and ultimately exalted in glory. Preacher: Rod VanSolkema Text: Isaiah 52-53 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

  • August 17 · 1 hr 6 min

    Ep. 178 - Comfort, Comfort My People: A Conversation about Isaiah 40 ft. Derek and Tiffany DeLange

    In the middle of the battle with ALS, there are doubts, hopes, fears, unanswered questions, and moments of deep sorrow. In this episode, we sit down for a raw and honest conversation with a husband and wife from our church as they share their journey through an ALS diagnosis. We talk about what it looks like to trust God when you don’t understand what He is doing, where to turn when fear and doubt creep in, and how the Lord meets us with comfort in the middle of suffering. Preacher: Tim Bassett Text: Isaiah 40 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

  • August 5 · 57 min

    Ep. 177 - You're Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God's Design and Why That's Good News ft. Dr Kelly Kapic

    Kelly M. Kapic holds the Honorary Chair of Theology and Culture at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, where he has taught since 2001. An award-winning theologian and author, he has written or edited more than fifteen books, including "You're Only Human," winner of the Christianity Today 2023 Book of the Year Award (Theology, Popular). His other notable works include "Embodied Hope", "A Little Book for New Theologians", "You Were Never Meant to Do It All: A 40-Day Devotional on the Goodness of Being Human", and "Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream" (co-authored with Brian Fikkert). In 2023, Kapic was named a Georgia Author of the Year finalist (Inspirational). Recommended Reading You're Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God's Design and Why That's Good News You Were Never Meant to Do It All: A 40-Day Devotional – Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream

  • August 1 · 55 min

    Ep. 176 - When the Desert Blooms (Isaiah 35) ft. Becky Loney, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker

    In this episode, we unpack the prophet's vision of deserts bursting into bloom, streams of living water flowing through barren places, and a day when sorrow and sighing finally disappear. What do these images mean? Together, we explore how Isaiah's promises find their fulfillment in Jesus,t the One who brings life to spiritual deserts today and who will one day renew all creation. Preacher: Rod VanSolkema Text: Isaiah 35 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

  • July 8 · 1 hr 1 min

    Ep. 173 - Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9) ft. Tina Watschke, Tim Bassett, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker

    Join us as we sit down to explore Isaiah chapter 9, the relational dysfunction between God and his people, and the divine hope in the titles applied to the Messiah in this stunning prophecy. What do they mean, and how do they apply to today? Book Referenced: Ken Boa Handbook to Prayer: Praying Scripture Back to God Peacher: Tim Bassett Text: Isaiah 9 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

  • July 2 · 1 hr 2 min

    Ep. 172 - Knowledge of God and Knowledge of Self (Isaiah 6) ft. Hunter Rowher, Cayden Kregel, Tryg Veker

    We sit down with Hunter Rowher to talk about Isaiah 6. What happens when we truly see God? Isaiah's vision of God's holiness leads to a deeper understanding of both God and himself. In this episode, we explore why the knowledge of God and the knowledge of self are inseparable—and how God's grace transforms those who encounter His glory. Preacher: Rod VanSolkema Text: Isaiah 6 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

  • June 25 · 57 min

    Ep. 171 - The Vineyard of the Lord (Isaiah 5) ft. Jake Loomans, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker

    We unpack Isaiah 5 and the powerful parable of the Lord's vineyard: a picture of God's faithful care for His people and His disappointment at the fruit they produced. We explore the six woes Isaiah pronounces against Judah, examining how greed, self-indulgence, pride, injustice, moral confusion, and self-righteousness reveal hearts that have drifted from God. Together, we discuss what these warnings teach us about God's holiness and justice, why judgment is ultimately an act of revelation, and how Isaiah's message still exposes the idols of our own hearts today while pointing us to the hope found in Christ, the true and faithful Vine. Preacher: Rod VanSolkema Text: Isaiah 5 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

  • June 19 · 50 min

    Ep. 170 - Not Safe, But Good (Isaiah 2) ft. Noah French, Shannon Popkin, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker

    We sit down with Shannon Popkin and Noah French to discuss Isaiah 2. Here Isaiah, gives us a vision that is both breathtaking and unsettling. On one hand, it pulls back the curtain on a future where the nations stream to God, where swords become plowshares, and peace finally reigns. On the other, it confronts us with the sobering reality of judgment, the humbling of human pride and the exposure of everything we’ve tried to hide. In this episode, we unpack the tension at the heart of judgment: it is not just God dealing with sin, it is God revealing Himself. Judgment exposes what’s in us, but it also reveals who He truly is: holy, weighty, unmatched, and utterly glorious. Preacher : Tryg Veker Text: Isaiah 2 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

  • June 16 · 1 hr 18 min

    Ep. 169 - Built to Last: Why You Don’t Quit When Life Gets Hard ft. Coach Mike Swider, Rod VanSolkema, Tryg Veker

    Back by popular demand, Coach Mike Swider joins us to talk about what it really takes to endure when life gets hard. This conversation gets into resilience that isn’t hype, but forged over time, how faith anchors you in pressure, and why quitting quietly is often the biggest battle. We also talk fatherhood, responsibility, and becoming the kind of man who stays when things get difficult. Coach Swider is a respected figure in college football, having spent over two decades as the head coach at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. Serving from 1997 to 2021, he became known not only for his success on the field but for his unwavering commitment to character, faith, and leadership beyond the game. During his 35 years at Wheaton, including 24 as head coach, he amassed 209 career wins with a win percentage over 80%. But what truly set his coaching apart was his dedication to building a program rooted in integrity, humility, accountability, and servant leadership. These weren’t just ideals—they defined the culture, shaping a program as committed to spiritual growth as it was to athletic excellence. His vision extended far beyond winning games. His goal was to develop young men into leaders—men prepared to make a lasting impact in their families, communities, and the world. His legacy stands as a powerful example of what a Christ-centered life and leadership can produce over time.

  • June 11 · 1 hr 4 min

    Ep. 168 - The Judgement and Hope of Isaiah ft. Jana English, Cayden Kregel, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema

    Isaiah doesn’t pull punches. He names the sin, unmasks the hypocrisy, and reveals a people far from God while still going through the motions of worship. But right in the middle of the darkness comes one of the most hope-filled promises in all of Scripture: though your sins are like scarlet, they can be made white as snow. Explore Isaiah 1 with us in this podcast! Preacher: Rod VanSolkema Text: Isaiah 1 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

  • June 5 · 1 hr 5 min

    Ep. 167 - The Secret in the Struggle ft. Annie VanDyke, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker

    What does it actually look like to meet God in chaos? In this episode, we sit down with Annie VanDyke and wrestle with Philippians 4 in the middle of real battles: OCD, anxiety, and postpartum depression. How do we learn, like Paul, the secret of contentment when our minds won’t slow down and our emotions won’t cooperate? We explore what it means to cling to Christ when peace feels distant; and how the presence of God can guard your heart and mind even when nothing else makes sense. Plus, as a bonus, we preview our new sermon Series in Isaiah.

  • May 22 · 1 hr 19 min

    Ep. 165 - Pressing on to Maturity (Phil. 3:12-21) ft. Phil Sims, Erik Veker, Tryg Veker

    In this episode, we sit down with Crossroads member Phil Sims to unpack Philippians 3:12-21 and what it really means to mature in Christ. Paul reminds us that the Christian life isn’t about having already arrived, but about pressing on toward Jesus. So what does spiritual maturity actually look like? What does it feel like to grow, to struggle, to keep moving forward when you’re not where you want to be yet? Together, we explore the tension between grace and effort, the call to perseverance, and how keeping our eyes fixed on Christ reshapes everything. Preacher: Erik Veker Text: Philippians 3:12-21 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

  • May 7 · 1 hr 13 min

    Ep. 163 - How Humility Fuels Gospel Movement (Phil. 2:12-30) ft. Brittany Riva, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker

    We sit down with Brittany Riva, to talk about Crossroad's Missional Outpost led by Jason and Julie Botbyl and Phlippians 3. What if the church isn’t built on gifting, strategy, or comfort but on humility? In this episode, we explore powerful stories from the Romanian church, where radical sacrifice and gospel clarity have led to explosive yet faithful growth. Anchored in Philippians 2, we unpack what it means to live “cruciform”shaped by the self-emptying way of Jesus; and how suffering becomes a catalyst for deeper joy, freedom, and Christlikeness.

  • April 30 · 1 hr 1 min

    Ep. 162 - How Does Your Mindset Shape Your Life? (Phil. 2:1-11) ft. Charlie Gretzinger, Tim Bassett, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker

    The Christ Hymn in Philippians 2 is one of the most profound and beloved passages in all of Scripture, but what is it really saying? What kind of mindset enabled Jesus to humble Himself, and how does that same mindset empower believers to rise above any circumstance? In this episode, we dive deep into the meaning and implications of Philippians 2, exploring how the mind of Christ reshapes everything. Join Crossroads Tech Director Charlie Gretzinger and Student Ministries Pastor Tim Bassett as we unpack the text and consider what it looks like to live with the mindset of Christ in everyday life. Preacher: Tryg Veker Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

  • April 24 · 1 hr 1 min

    Ep. 161 - When Your Worst Moment Becomes Your Platform (Phil. 1) ft. Hannah VanderVelde, RJ Alicea, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker

    We sit down with Worship Pastor RJ Alicea, and Children's Ministry Director Hannah VanderVelde to break down Philippians 1. Paul is imprisoned, overlooked, and facing an uncertain future: and yet he’s full of joy. Not because his situation changed, but because his perspective did. Preacher: Rod VanSolkema Text: Philippians 1:12-30 Sermon Link: CLICK HERE

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