Synopsis
Exploring whether or not God even exists? or committed to following Jesus? We present biblical truths and show how they apply to our everyday lives. And we have a lot of fun while doing it. Whatever your thoughts on church, whatever your beliefs about God, you are welcome here.For the longer answer, check out crossroads.net.
Episodes
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Faith Means Movement | Why Faith Isn’t Just About Agreeing With God
14/09/2025 Duration: 37min“Faith” is one of those nice words you might see stitched into a pillow or on the class roll at a Christian school. We might think it has something to do with believing God or having nice thoughts. But what if we told you faith isn’t just reading the Bible and going “Nice! Thumbs up!“, but really comes down to believing something enough to move. This week, Alli Patterson shows why out of the whole city of Jericho, God chose Rahab the prostitute to be His servant. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Grumbling in the Desert | Why The Key to Growth is Having A Good Memory
07/09/2025 Duration: 43minIt seems like in the Bible, miracles are happening all the time. Did they stop happening when they invented the Polaroid or something? What’s up with that?Some of us feel like if we saw a miracle happen before our own eyes, we’d be the best believers of all time. Yet the Israelites saw the Red Sea part and were grumbling and complaining again three days later. Jump in to hear Brian Tome break down why growth, faith, and gratitude often starts with having a good memory. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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God Makes a Way | When There is No Way
31/08/2025 Duration: 47minIt was too late for swimming lessons. When 2 million Israelites arrived at the edge of the Red Sea with all the might of Egypt nipping at their heels, it seemed like it was game over. But where there was a sea, God made a highway. Maybe you feel up against the Red Sea in your own life. That job you’ve been waiting on falls through, the bills keep coming when your money runs out, you get that diagnosis you weren’t expecting. In this message, Chuck Mingo shows us how God making a way isn’t just something He does every once in a while. It’s key to who He is. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Staying in the Lion’s Den | Why Following God Means An Invitation to Danger
24/08/2025 Duration: 46minMaybe you’ve heard about Daniel in the Lion’s Den from Sunday School. The moral of the story probably went something like this: if you’re nice and faithful, God will save you from all of your troubles and you’ll never have to deal with any difficulty and you can play with the nice kitties. But there’s actually so much more to the story. This week, Kyle Ranson unpacks how this story is not just how God saves us from danger, but actually invites us into MORE danger for the sake of our friends and neighbors. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio
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Breaking Your Spiritual Drought | How To Find God When Your Life Feels Dry
17/08/2025 Duration: 44minWe’ve all felt dry. There’s something about being stuck in the same job, same relationship (or lack thereof), or going back to the same old habits that can have your spiritual life feeling like a mouthful of saltines. This week, Brian Tome unpacks the story of Elijah’s showdown with the prophets of Baal and how it can show us how to stay faithful even when you’ve got spiritual cottonmouth. Recorded live at Crossroads Oakley in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Pursued by Mercy | What Happens When You Stop Trying to Outrun God’s Love
10/08/2025 Duration: 38minWe have a way God’s love looks in our heads: rainbows, puppies, and maybe even a gallon bucket of that one frappe from Starbucks. Yeah...that’s not quite what Jonah felt when he found himself stuck in the digestive track of a giant sea beast. But what if that’s the exact thing that Jonah needed to come back to God at that time? This week Alli Patterson shows us how God’s mercy is always chasing us, and God can and will use whatever it takes to bring us back to Him—even if it means becoming fish food. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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“Are We There Yet?” | Learning to Trust God in the Desert
03/08/2025 Duration: 43min“Are we there yet?” There’s a chance you’ve heard that (or said it) from the back of a minivan when you’re hours from your destination and there’s still another 400 miles until the next Buc-ees. When we’re waiting on your spouse, next promotion, or next vacation, life can feel the same way. So when life isn’t going our pace, how can we trust that God is still good? This week, Kyle Ranson unpacks the story of the Israelites wandering for 40 years in the desert and shows how even when it feels like God is running late, He’s right on time. And even while we wait, He still gives us everything we need Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Doubt is a Doorway | How Your Questions Can Lead You to Deeper Faith
27/07/2025 Duration: 33minThere’s a long list of things that can make you feel like you’re a “Bad Christian™“. The swear word when you stub your toe. The glass of wine when the kids are in bed. Sometimes it’s just as simple as asking one too many questions. But what if asking questions didn’t mean you were far away from God? What if it’s just the doorway to know Him more? In a world that’s quick to hop into a all caps-lock online debate, Chuck Mingo shows us how it’s ok to come to God with our questions—and how Jesus will meet us there. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Reflect and Move | How to Turn Conviction Into a Life That Works
20/07/2025 Duration: 38minReflections aren’t just for selfies or pre-date checkups. Sure, mirrors are great for fixing your hair… but what about that spiritual broccoli in your teeth? This week, Joel Firebaugh reminds us that faith isn’t about sitting still and feeling convicted, then going to Chipotle after service. It’s about getting up and doing something about it. When we recognize and repent, Jesus can redeem. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Become Ready
13/07/2025 Duration: 51minLife’s challenges are going to come. And they have a funny way of not sending you a calendar invite beforehand. A layoff, diagnosis, or Bengals loss can throw all your outer peace out the window. So what do you do? Kyle Ranson shows us how your life isn’t won on the big stage—it’s in the small, unseen decisions you make every day. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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The Fight of Your Life | Don’t go into Battle Empty-Handed
06/07/2025 Duration: 54minWhether or not you know it, you’re in a fight. But you weren’t thrown into the battlefield with barefoot and empty-handed. God gave us weapons to protect and to fight back the enemy. And when we team up with Jesus and the people around us, we don’t fight FOR victory. We get to fight FROM victory. Join Chuck Mingo as he breaks down the battle plans. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, OH.
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Counter-Punch Apathy | How to Live Fully Alive
29/06/2025 Duration: 43minYou might be breathing... but are you actually living? Some days, it’s easier to scroll past, stay numb, and check out. That quiet voice saying, “Why bother?” That’s apathy. And it’s one of the enemy’s most effective weapons. Left unchecked, it will dull your heart, steal your purpose, and leave you to rot. But Jesus offers something radically different. He promises a life that’s fully alive—a life filled with purpose, passion, and presence. Hannah Driskill walks us through how we can wake up, escape the walking dead, and live a life that is worth living. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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How to Fight Fear and Win | How Fear Works, Why it Wins, and How to Shut it Down
22/06/2025 Duration: 41minFear is loud. It shouts worst-case scenarios and keeps you stuck. But what if it’s all fake? This week, Kyle Ranson unpacks how fear works, why it wins, and how to shut it down. Discover how fear disguises itself as wisdom, how to stop giving it power, and why you already have what it takes to defeat it. From razor scooters to roaring lions, Kyle lays out a compelling case for courage grounded in God—not in ourselves. You’ve got a lion inside you—it’s time to stand firm and move. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Fatherhood is a Fight | How To Build a Lasting Legacy
15/06/2025 Duration: 49minWhen you’re gone, what will actually outlive you? It won’t be your job title, your achievements, or even how hard you worked to restore your 1978 Jeep Renegade. The truth is: your legacy isn’t built through success—it’s built through people. In this powerful message, Brian Tome delivers a direct challenge to men everywhere: Fatherhood is a fight. And whether you’re a biological father, a father figure, or someone who’s never had kids, you are called to step in, show up, and build a legacy that truly lasts. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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How to Fight Back | Learning to Counter the Enemy’s Most Common Move Against You
08/06/2025 Duration: 47minYour ego might be quietly wrecking your life—and you don’t even know it. This week, Alli Patterson breaks down the five secret, subtle moves that the enemy uses to get you to bring yourself up—and the five surprising counterattacks you can use to fight back and find true life. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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You’re Being Hunted | How to Face the Spiritual Battle You’re Already In
01/06/2025 Duration: 47minAre you ready for the truth? You’re already in a spiritual battle — whether you realize it or not. The pain, confusion, and resistance you’re facing isn’t random. There’s a real Enemy working behind the scenes, plotting to exploit your weaknesses, steal your joy, and derail your purpose. He has a strategy. Do you? This week, Brian Tome exposes the spiritual reality many of us overlook and lays out a practical battle plan to help you recognize the attack, armor up, and fight back with confidence. It’s time to stop being hunted and start standing firm. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Big Block: Guest Speaker: Matt Chandler
25/05/2025 Duration: 50minMatt Chandler, pastor and author is tackling something most of us avoid: God’s holiness. Not the stiff, buttoned-up version you might picture, but the real, raw, powerful kind that changes everything. You don't want to miss.
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Are All Religions Basically the Same?
18/05/2025 Duration: 48minChristianity. Buddhism. Islam. Hinduism. They all seem to say the same thing, right? Be nice, don’t kill, don’t steal your neighbor’s Wi-Fi, you know the drill. But what if these aren’t just different paths up the same mountain? What if one of them flips the mountain upside down? In this message, Brian Tome unpacks why Christianity isn’t just another rulebook to reach God—it’s a radical invitation into relationship. One filled with grace, transformation, and the presence of the living God. And once you understand the difference, there’s no chance you stay the same. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Do We Still Need The Church?
11/05/2025 Duration: 42minIf you’ve been burned (or bored) by the Church, you’re not alone. The Church has certainly been responsible for some not-so-great stuff over the years. Sounds hard to believe, but there was a time when the Church was the world’s most powerful force for good. Hospitals, public education, and humanitarian aid—all born from the church. The church isn’t just a building or an organization, it’s God’s Plan A to bless His people. Even Jesus said it would “do greater things” than even He did while on earth. Whoa. So how do we practically live that out? Brian Tome points us to the power we can have when start to move. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Jesus: Myth or Masterpiece?
04/05/2025 Duration: 43minMaybe you’ve seen those priceless paintings in a museum—then spotted the same image in the gift shop on a fridge magnet for $12. It might make you wonder: what’s legit, and what’s just a knockoff? People ask the same thing about Jesus. Was He just a good teacher? Did He even exist? Is He a divine masterpiece—or a cleverly crafted forgery? Join Kyle Ranson as we dive into the evidence, ancient manuscripts, and real-life stories that challenge what you might think you know. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.