Crosscreek Community Church
by Jon Silva
Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community for those on a journey to discover their meaning in life, explore their doubts, ask questions, and discover more about God, Jesus, Christianity, the Bible, and more.
Episodes
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2nd to Last Crosscreek Sunday — Looking Christian Isn’t the Same as Following Jesus
Looking Christian isn’t the same as following Jesus. Real faith begins with receiving his love and allowing it to transform how we live and love others. Main Ideas: Crosscreek never existed just to keep Crosscreek existing. There is a difference between learning how to look Christian and allowing...
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What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do [When You Don’t Know What To Pray, part 7]
Psalm 143 shows us how to seek God’s direction when we feel overwhelmed, uncertain, and unable to see the way forward. Main Ideas: When the stakes are high, the pressure to make the right decision can be completely overwhelming. Faith doesn’t always make the fear disappear. Sometimes faith looks...
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When You’ve Prayed and Nothing Changes [When You Don’t Know What To Pray, part 6]
Psalm 130 shows us how to keep praying and waiting with hope when nothing changes by trusting God’s forgiveness, faithful love, and abundant redemption. Main Ideas: Waiting in the unknown is one of the most desperate feelings in the world. Even when nothing is changing, we can wait with hope...
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You Don’t Have to Carry the Weight of the World [When You Don’t Know What To Pray, part 5]
When the world feels overwhelming, it’s easy to believe you’re either too small to matter or responsible for fixing everything. Psalm 8 reveals a better way to live: care faithfully for what God has placed in your hands, take the next step, and trust Him with what you can’t control. Main Ideas…
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How to Trust God When Life Feels Out of Control [When You Don’t Know What To Pray, part 4]
When you can’t control what happens next, Psalm 121 reminds us that we are kept by the God who never stops watching over us. Main Ideas: If you feel it, you can pray it. Deep down, we know how little control we actually have. You can’t control what happens next. But you can trust the God who…
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Why Does Life Feel So Unfair? What to Do When Others Seem to Have It Better [When You Don’t Know What To Pray, part 3]
When life feels unfair and other people seem to have it better, Psalm 73 shows how to overcome envy, comparison, and bitterness by finding a deeper security in God. Main Ideas: Life isn’t fair. But we think it should be. If you feel it, you can pray it. When we compare, life almost always starts…
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When God Feels Far Away: A Prayer for Pain, Doubt, and Honest Faith [When You Don’t Know What To Pray, part 2]
When God feels far away and life hurts too much to fake it, Psalm 13 shows us how to turn our pain into honest prayer and trust the God whose love refuses to let us go. Main Ideas: Most of us have been trained to avoid pain at all costs. If you feel it, you can pray it. Pain has a way of making…
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When You’re Tired, Anxious, and Don’t Know What to Pray [When You Don’t Know What To Pray, part 1]
When you don’t know what to pray, Psalm 23 gives words to your tired soul and points you back to Jesus, the Good Shepherd who leads you from anxiety, hurry, fear, comparison, and shame into the life you were made for. Main Ideas: Prayer can feel awkward, boring, confusing, or intimidating. If you...
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What If Faith Isn’t About Having All the Answers? [So what about…?, part 8]
Following Jesus is not about having all the answers, proving yourself, or knowing more religious information, but about truly knowing Jesus and taking your next faithful step toward Him. Main Ideas: At some point, faith can’t just be something we talk about. It has to become a life we actually...
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How Does the World Really End? [So what about…?, part 7]
What if the end of the world isn’t about fear, but about hope, healing, and God making everything right? Main Ideas: Revelation is not mainly about the end of the world. It’s about Jesus. If your reading of Revelation makes you afraid of the future but not faithful to Jesus, something has gone...
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What Is the Church? Jesus’ Original Vision (And How We Lost It) [So what about…?, part 6]
The Church is meant to be a Spirit-empowered movement, not just a place to attend. How can we rediscover Jesus’ original vision for the Church? Main Ideas: The Church started as an irresistible, Spirit-filled community of love, healing, and transformation. Somewhere along the way, we lost sight…
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Hell Explained: What the Bible Actually Says (And Why Christians Don’t Agree) [So what about…?, part 5]
Explore what the Bible actually says about hell, examine the three main Christian views, and wrestle with how each one shapes our understanding of God, justice, and the ultimate victory of Jesus. Main Ideas: A belief that can’t hold up to honest questions… isn’t worth holding onto. What you…
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Heaven Isn’t What You Think (It’s Better Than You Imagined) [So what about…?, part 4]
Heaven isn’t about escaping earth. It’s about God restoring everything and inviting you into a forever relationship with Him through Jesus. Main Ideas: When we realize we aren’t going to live forever, we start asking deeper questions. We don’t actually want the version of heaven we’ve been given....
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Can You Trust the Bible? [So what about…?, part 3]
Some of the biggest doubts about the Bible can be answered when we explore what the Bible actually is. Main Ideas: What if your view of the Bible… isn’t actually based on what it is? What if the problem isn’t the Bible… but how we’ve been reading it? If you misunderstand what the Bible is… you…
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So What About… Jesus? [So what about…?, part 2]
What if your version of Jesus is wrong, and discovering who He really is could change everything about your life? Main Ideas: You can be completely wrong about Jesus… and still think you’re following Him. A Jesus who always agrees with you… isn’t the real Jesus. Many of us are following a version...
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Why Do You Believe What You Believe? [So what about…?, part 1]
Examining your beliefs can transform your faith, deepen your relationship with Jesus, and help you live a life that actually works. Main Ideas: Most of our beliefs weren’t chosen… they were inherited. Our beliefs shape our lives. A faith you never question… is a faith that never grows. Barrier…
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Everything Will Be Made Right [Easter 2026]
What if the resurrection of Jesus means nothing in your life is beyond restoration, and everything will be made right? Main Ideas: We don’t give up on life… we just settle for less. Jesus’ resurrection is a promise that God won’t leave anything dead, unfinished, or broken. Easter means death is...
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How to Know If You’re Really Following Jesus [The Way of Jesus, part 6]
Jesus warns that not everyone who thinks they’re following Him actually is… here’s how to know for sure, according to Jesus himself. Main Ideas: “What Jesus would do” just looks like what we already wanted to do. The voice you follow shapes the life you build. We judge others by their worst…
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How to Stop Worrying About the Future… Jesus’ Answer to Anxiety [The Way of Jesus, part 5]
With Jesus, we can overcome anxiety and rely on God instead of money or success. Main Ideas: No matter how much we secure… it never quite feels like enough. What we rely on to secure our future will either give us life… or steal it. The Way of Jesus replaces worry with trust by changing what we...
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You Don’t Have to Prove Yourself to God [The Way of Jesus, part 4]
Jesus frees us from performing for approval and invites us to live securely in the love of our Heavenly Father instead of striving to prove ourselves. Main Ideas: Approval is powerful. We feel pulled to prove ourselves… to others, to God, to ourselves. In the Kingdom of Heaven, we can stop living...
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Love Your Enemies [The Way of Jesus, part 3]
In a world fueled by outrage and division, Jesus invites us into a radically different way of living—one where love, not being right, has the final word. Main Ideas: We’ve accepted hostility as ordinary. A love-shaped heart doesn’t fuel conflict… it heals it. The Law of the Kingdom of Heaven is...
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The Quiet Power That Changes the World [The Way of Jesus, part 2]
Jesus reveals that real, lasting change doesn’t come through outrage or withdrawal but through ordinary people living as salt and light… quietly embodying his Kingdom in everyday life. Main Ideas: We live in a culture of polarization and confusion. In the Kingdom of Heaven, identity comes before...
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Why Losing is Actually Winning [The Way of Jesus, part 1]
Jesus flips the world’s idea of winning, showing that true life, peace, and belonging come to those the world considers ‘losers’ in God’s Kingdom. Main Ideas: It feels like more people care about winning than about finding a way to live together. Jesus doesn’t step into our chaos with better...
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Grow From Acceptance, Not Performance [Before You Try Harder, part 3]
Growth isn’t about perfection or performance, but about pursuing Jesus from a place of acceptance, freedom, and joy. Main Ideas: There’s a real difference between “want to” work and “have to” work. Many of us feel the pressure to follow Jesus the ‘right’ way. real change flows from acceptance……
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No Condemnation: Finding Freedom and Your True Identity [Before You Try Harder, part 2]
Jesus frees us from shame and condemnation, replaces fear with freedom, and gives us a new identity rooted in God’s unconditional love. Main Ideas: Our stories shape our identity and our life. Often, the stories that shape us the most are the ones forced on us. The Author of Life, is already at...
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Stop Trying Harder… Discover Your Identity in Jesus [Before You Try Harder, part 1]
Lasting spiritual change comes from identity in Jesus, not religious performance or self-improvement. Main Ideas: The push to improve can leave us feeling like we’re never enough. Our value is received, not achieved. Our place in God’s family was his idea, not our achievement. When we become...
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The Gift That Lasts: Discovering Real Peace This Christmas [Peace on Earth, pt 3]
Jesus brings lasting peace (shalom), forgiveness, and freedom from sin—peace that goes beyond holiday cheer and transforms your life. —- Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church…
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How Jesus Brings Peace With the People Who Drive You Crazy [Peace on Earth, pt 2]
Jesus brings true peace with God and with the people who drive you crazy, even in the midst of conflict, division, and holiday stress. —- Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church...
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Peace You Can Feel… Even in Chaos [Peace on Earth, pt 1]
Jesus offers a deep, unshakeable peace you can feel even in life’s chaos, bringing wholeness, hope, and true peace this Christmas. —- Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community...
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What If God Put You Right Here, Right Now, on Purpose? [Faith in Real Life, pt 6]
Even in the most ordinary moments, God is working behind the scenes. You are placed right where you are, right now, on purpose. —- Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community for...
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Real Faith Loves Without Limits [Faith in Real Life, pt 5]
When God’s love feels unfair, real faith means trusting a love that reaches even the people we’d rather exclude. —- Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community for those on a...
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Real Faith Welcomes the Outsider [Faith in Real Life, pt 4]
In a world quick to draw lines and label outsiders, God who welcomes everyone in. Simple, everyday faith can turn feeling left out into finding your place in God’s family. —- Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church...
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When Ordinary People Take a Step of Trust, God Moves [Faith in Real Life, pt 3]
God moves in powerful ways through ordinary people who take one real step of trust… proving that your past, doubts, or failures can’t disqualify you from His purpose. —- Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers…
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How God Turns Our Pain Into Purpose [Faith in Real Life, pt 2]
God can take the pain and heartbreak in your life and turn it into a powerful purpose that changes the world. —- Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community for those on a…
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God Meets You in the Mess (Even When It’s Your Fault) [Faith in Real Life, pt 1]
When life feels chaotic and broken, God meets you right in the middle of your mess (even when it’s your fault), offering hope, grace, and a fresh start. —- Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming...
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The Secret to Real Connection. [Part 5 of Simple Rhythms]
Real transformation happens when we follow Jesus together. __________ Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community for those on a journey to discover their meaning in life…
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Feeling Powerless? Here’s How God Can Use Your Ordinary Life. [Part 4 of Simple Rhythms]
Offering our ordinary lives to God and letting Him transform our minds turns everyday moments into sacred acts of worship and becomes his quiet way of changing the world. __________ Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community...
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How to Find Peace in a World of Chaos. [Part 3 of Simple Rhythms]
In a world shaped by outrage and division, staying connected to Jesus can transform your life with peace, joy, and lasting impact. __________ Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church...
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God’s Rhythm of Work and Rest: How to Find True Peace in a Busy World. [Part 2 of Simple Rhythms]
God created us to have a rhythm of work and rest. True refreshment and peace aren’t found in constant busyness but in trusting Jesus as the source of real Sabbath rest. __________ Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community…
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The Path to True Joy. [Part 1 of Simple Rhythms]
God invites us to slow down, savor the ordinary, and find true contentment in Him instead of chasing busyness and burnout. __________ Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community...
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“Why Success Isn’t the Goal… and What Is” [Becoming the Church People Actually Need, Part 2 of 2]
When success feels out of reach, Jesus calls us to something greater… faithfully showing up, trusting he’s with us, and believing he’s working in ways we can’t yet see. __________ Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community…
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“You Don’t Have to Be Impressive… Just Present” [Becoming the Church People Actually Need, Part 1]
When you’re tired, disappointed, or ready to quit, God doesn’t ask you to be impressive… just present. __________ Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community for those on a…
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What If Religion Isn’t the Way to God? [Pt 5 – Free To Follow]
When religion leaves you feeling empty, Jesus offers something real, personal, and life-giving. __________ Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community for those on a journey to...
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Religion Says, “Earn It.” Jesus Says, “Come Home.” [Pt 4 – Free To Follow]
What if the angry, disappointed God you were taught to fear was never real… and Jesus came to prove it? __________ Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community for those on a...
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“Jesus > Rules: Why Religion Keeps Getting It Wrong” [Pt 3 – Free To Follow]
Jesus challenged rule-based religion by putting people over rules, and proved that real faith is about love, not legalism. __________ Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community...
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“Love > Judgment: Why Religion Gets It Wrong About Judgment” [Pt 2 – Free To Follow]
Hurt by judgment? Jesus didn’t come to condemn you—he came to invite you into real love and freedom. __________ Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community for those on a journey...
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“Why Jesus Isn’t About Religion—And Never Was” [Pt 1 – Free To Follow: Rediscovering Jesus Beyond Religion]
Jesus offers belonging over behavior, invitation over conformity. Following him has nothing to do with religion and everything to do with real love. __________ Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a…
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“What’s The Point of Prayer?”
Why does prayer feel weird, confusing, or even pointless—and what if Jesus meant it to be something simpler, more powerful, and more personal than we ever imagined? __________ Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church...
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“The Real Reason You Feel Burnt Out (And What to Do About It)” [pt. 7 of Resisting the System: How to Live the Jesus Way]
Discover how to resist the lies, fear, and burnout of the world’s broken system by putting on the full armor of God and living a revolutionary lifestyle of faith, truth, and love—together. __________ Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest,...
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“Family, Work, and Burnout: Is There a Better Way?” [pt. 6 of Resisting the System: How to Live the Jesus Way]
What if your most ordinary moments are actually how you challenge the system and reclaim your humanity? __________ Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community for those on a...
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Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community for those on a journey to discover their meaning in life, explore their doubts, ask questions, and discover more about God, Jesus, Christianity, the Bible, and more.
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