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Crossroads Church
by Crossroads Church
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.
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What If You Don't Have What It Takes?
Eventually, God will bring you to a place where your own strength isn’t enough. And that might be exactly where He wants you. In this raw, behind-the-scenes message, Kyle Ranson talks about the fear underneath every big calling: What if I don’t have what it takes? The world tells us to believe in...
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Leaving Behind What You Know
One of the most compelling stories in history is the Exodus. An entire nation, millions of people, went from enslaved and oppressed to freedom. But many of them wanted to go back into the comfort in Egypt. Egypt was safer. Egypt was familiar. What happens when we recognize our own Egypt? What can...
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Dust It Off and Do It Again | Rebuilding Community After Being Hurt
You already know friendship matters. The harder question is: what happens when you tried it—and got hurt? People got busy. The group fell apart. You felt betrayed. You got ghosted. After enough disappointment, it feels a whole lot safer to keep people at an arm's length. This week, Chuck Mingo...
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The Four Roles You Were Made to Master
What are you made for? It's easy to go through life, wondering if we're actually doing what we're supposed to do. We show up to work, watch some shows, go to bed, wake up, and do it again. Are we...doing it? This week, Brian Tome unpacks the four roles King David filled in one the most...
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Religion, Rebellion, and Why Neither Work
You can run from God by breaking all the rules. You can also run from God by keeping all of them. In Luke 15, Jesus tells the story of two lost sons—one lost in rebellion, the other lost in religion. Both think they know how to relate to the Father. Both get it wrong. This week, Kyle Ranson…
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The Real Reason You Can't Slow Down
Some of you are watching this on the way to somewhere else. Why do we live our lives in such a hurry? We blame distraction, packed calendars, and endless responsibilities—but underneath all that busyness is often something deeper: anxiety. Fear. The need to protect something we’re scared of…
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You’re Carrying the Wrong Weight
What if the problem isn’t that you’re carrying too much—but that you’re carrying the wrong things? Jesus never promised a life without weight. He promised a weight that fits. In Matthew 11:28–30, Jesus invites us to put down the identities, expectations, and pressures we were never meant to...
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You Need a New OS | Why Control Feels Safe—But Isn't
You have a default system setting that’s draining your battery: control. And when it’s time for an upgrade, most of us just keep hitting “Remind Me Later.” Control feels safe because it’s familiar. We plan, predict, manage, and try to guarantee the outcome. But eventually, control makes our lives...
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You Don't Have to Live Life Exhausted
Sometimes life feels like a game that's impossible to win. Every day is another roll of the dice, another task, another decision. But what if there was another way to play? This week, Kyle Ranson shows us how Jesus invites us to play the game in an entirely different way. You don't have to carry...
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Faith is a Filter | Change Your Filter, Change Your Life
When you think of filters, you might think of the one in your Brita you haven't changed in 8 months, or maybe 2010's era Instagram. But whether you know it or not, like a camera lens, you have a filter that affects how you view everything in your life. This week, Alli Patterson dives into the…
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How to Build a Life of Faith That Lasts
Why do we start things? Sure, starting a recipe, workout plan, or new job is fun to post about on Instagram. But we start things because the real goal is to finish. And not just finish, but finish well. This week, Rob Seddon digs into the story of Abel and shows us how finishing well starts with...
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Cynicism is the Enemy of Faith | How to Combat the Voice of Negativity
It's easy to be cynical. Our feeds are constantly filled with enough to choke a grown horse. So how do we combat those voices that constantly call us to be negative, distrusting, and just plain...unfaithful? This week, Hannah Sheppard dives in to the story of Abraham and Sarah and shows us how…
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First, Go. Then Grow | How God Uses Your Movement to Bring Heaven to Earth
What if God is actually waiting for YOU to move? We spend a lot of our lives waiting for God to show up. But what if He's the one waiting on us? This week, Kyle Ranson dives into the story of Joseph (you know, the one with the Technicolor dream coat?) and shows us why God often asks us to go…
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Faith = Belief X Action | Why Moving in Faith Means Doing It Scared
What if faith isn't about having zero doubts? Faith doesn't always move in a straight line. It zigzags. This week, Chuck Mingo explores Gideon's doubt, fear, and insecurities—and how he still chose to move. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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The Shepherd You Can Trust | Why Jesus is "The Good Shepherd"
Most of us have never met a shepherd, but we all know what it feels like to long for protection, acceptance, and someone we can trust. This week, Alli Patterson shows how Jesus’ claim to be the Good Shepherd fulfills the promise of Psalm 23. Discover the Shepherd who lays down his life for his...
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The Final Answer for Loneliness | Finding the Belonging You Were Made For
Maybe you've heard of the "loneliness epidemic". They say loneliness affects your body the same as smoking cigarettes. It turns out, it isn't just a new thing. You were actually hardwired for belonging. This week, Kyle Ranson shows us how we are all outsiders—and Jesus is the door that can bring…
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What Happens When You Die? | How Jesus Reframed the Afterlife—And This One, Too
What happens when we die? What are we here for? What do I believe? And does it even matter? How you answer these questions (or choose to ignore them) will shape everything you do for the rest of your life and beyond. This week, Kyle Ranson shows us how one statement from Jesus reframes every one…
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When You Can't See the Light | What to Do When the World Seems Dark
The timing wasn't accidental. During a festival that celebrated God's presence through light, Jesus stood up and said, "I am the light of the world." Why did he say it then? And what does it mean for us when we're facing our own darkness? This week, Alli Patterson unpacks how we can walk in the...
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How to Bear Fruit: Staying Connected to the True Vine
We all want fruit. Not just that stuff that gets baked into a muffin, the good stuff: love, joy, peace, patience, and all that. But every gardener knows if you really want your vines to give you the best stuff, it's gotta be pruned first. This week, our Campus Pastors walk us through an immersive...
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I Am the Bread of Life | What Jesus Actually Meant
Jesus said, “I am the Bread of Life.” It’s one of his most famous claims—and one of the most misunderstood. This week, Kyle Ranson explores what Jesus meant through two powerful ideas: broken bread and daily bread. Discover how this self-portrait of Jesus reveals the kind of life, hope, and...
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Why Jesus Is More Than Self-Help
You've tried the self-help, the philosophies, the hustle. Something still feels off, whether you're restless, directionless, or just plain stressed. This week, Chuck Mingo opens The Jesus Exhibit, a new series exploring seven self-portraits of the living God. Jesus doesn't offer another system.…
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What Does it Mean to Be Sifted? | How The Biggest Tests Can Shape Your Identity
Peter was sifted. And if you follow Jesus, you will be too. But the struggle doesn't have to define you. It can be the exact thing God uses to refine you into what he wants you to be. This week, Brian Tome shows us what it means to live out the identity God has given to you. Recorded live at...
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Don't Grow Alone | How Growth Happens in The Messiness of Relationship
Growth doesn't happen alone. Frodo needed Gandalf. Luke needed Yoda. And someone needs...you. We know we’re called to discipleship, but, uh, how? And who? This week, Hannah Driskill shows us how spiritual growth is a process that only happens when we lean into the messiness of relationship....
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What Do I Do With My Cravings? | Indulgence, Self-Denial, and God's Third and Better Way
It's not just the cravings for a chalupa at midnight. It's the desire for more rest, more relationships, more ....something. We all feel the pull on us to do things. Most of us respond in 1 of 2 ways: give in or shut it down. But both paths leave you empty. This week, Alli Patterson shows us…
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Your Future Starts Now | How Living For the Future Means Taking Advantage of the Present
Your future starts now. We dream about “someday”—the day when we’ll finally make that move, ask out the girl, or clean out the garage. But if you don’t make a move towards that thing right now, you’ll be stuck in the same place, alone, and with a messy garage. Time is short (Psalm 39:4). Today,...
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You Need Better Relationships | 2 Simple Ways to Build Your Relationships to Last
Right now, you have access to half of the world's population in your pocket. We've never been more connected to people than we are right now. But which one of your 127K instagram followers will you call when you get a flat tire at 2am? This week, Alli Patterson shows us the ancient way of…
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Your Future Isn't About You | The Surprising Way to Make Your Future Matter
There’s a future version of you counting on what you do today. All of us are worried about out future: our homes, our stock options, whether or not we'll ever get that Corvette. But Jesus invites us to set up our future in a different way: by loving others. And love isn't just a warm feeling you...
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Easter 2026
He is risen. Join Chuck Mingo as he shows us how the Jesus paid the price so you could experience life as it was meant to be. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Holy Week Special Service
24 hours can change everything. From the Last Supper to Good Friday, Jesus remembers an old salvation story while pointing to a new one, one that means everything. Join Alli Patterson as she breaks down the meaning behind these crucial 24 hours - and how that meaning could change your life.
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Palm Sunday 2026
He could've chosen horses, chariots, or maybe even a tank. Instead, Jesus chose a donkey. This week, we kick off Holy Week talking about the arrival of the King—and how He continues to come to us in ways we would never expect. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Hope Isn't Just a Nice Feeling | How to Have a Hope that Flips Cities
When you hear the word "hope", you might think of soft, mushy feelings or a laundry room sign you saw at Michael's. But what if there was a real, tangible hope that didn't just make you feel good, it actually changed the world? When Paul walked in to one of the most powerful cities in the ancient...
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How to Actually Change | The Surprising Path to Real Character
Imagine Las Vegas. Ok, now imagine it 100x worse. You might be starting to get an idea of what ancient Corinth might've been like. In a city known for it's lack of morality (to put it lightly), God used Paul to completely flip the city on its head. This week, Kyle Ranson shows us the real, hard...
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Run Your Race With Endurance | Paul’s Secret to Spiritual Breakthrough
What does it take to run your race with endurance? The middle of the race is where many people quit, but it’s also where endurance is built. In 1 Corinthians 9:25–27, Paul compares the Christian life to a race that requires discipline, perseverance, and spiritual training. Filmed in Athens…
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How to Suffer Better | Turn Your Suffering Into Strength
We have good news and bad news. Bad news: suffering exists. The good? God can actually use that suffering to make you better. That thing that is beating you down and makes you want to give up can be the very thing God uses to shape you into who He wants you to be. This week, we go on location…
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Born to Run | How to Run the Race God Has Given You
God didn't call you to a life on the sidelines. There's new ground God wants you to take — and it will stretch you beyond your comfort zone. That’s the point. This week, we dive into what Paul really meant when he said "run in a way to get the prize"—by actually following his footsteps in Tarsus...
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Run a New Race | The Life of Paul (Run Journey Week 0)
What's #1 way to lose a race? To not know you're running one. Many of us are grinding away at our job, with kids, in our side hustles. But what if God has an entirely different race for you? This week, we look at the life of Paul. He was running down one road, until God literally stopped him in…
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Super Bowl of Preaching | 2026
Crossroads’ Super Bowl of Preaching is full of tailgating, hysterical commercials, two smack-talking teams going head-to-head, a halftime show, and some actual Biblical teaching that might change your life. Recorded live at Crossroads in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Pray Wild Prayers | Immersive Prayer Weekend
What if the bold prayers you’ve been thinking about are the very ones God is waiting to hear? This weekend, we’re not just talking about prayer — we’re doing it. You’ll be guided through a real, raw, and powerful prayer experience. One that helps you bring your biggest hopes, fears, and faith...
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Why You Should Be Praying Ferocious Prayers
When you hear "ferocious", you might think a wild animal attacking it's prey (or maybe your aunt when she doesn't have her morning coffee). But what if that's actually the way Jesus wants us to pray? You have an enemy that's ferocious. This week, Chuck Mingo shows us why and how we can partner…
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Pray Bigger | Why Wild Dreams Die When Wild Prayers Stop
Some of us are praying too safe. Praying for comfort is nice sometimes, but we aren't just made to pray that we don't get a nail in our tire or that our pizza is still hot when we get home. We're made to pray in a way that brings Heaven to earth. Things so big only God can do them. This week…
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Prayer | Your Father Wants to Hear from You
Prayer is harder than scrolling headlines—and that’s exactly why it matters. Jesus didn’t run on hype or people-pleasing. He ran on prayer. He didn’t pray because He lacked power; He prayed because prayer was the foundation of His power. And He invites us to ask boldly, seek intentionally, and...
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Who Do You Want To Be?
Who Do You Want To Be?
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Questions to Start Your Year Off Right
New thoughts for a new year. A lo-fi look at how to make the best of your new year. 2026 is here. Let it rip. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Christmas Eve 2025
This is a 60-minute, family-friendly immersive experience that makes the story of Christmas feel larger than life. It’s more than just a traditional candlelight service. It’s a chance to discover joy that stays with you all year long.
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Christmas was Never Perfect | How To Find Christmas Joy Outside the Ideal (Christmas Vacation)
What do you do when your Christmas isn't perfect?Shouldn't Christmas be perfect? Presents under the tree, stockings by the fireplace, family you actually like being around...the problem is, all those things you see in the movies rarely happen in real life. This week, Brian Tome shows us how Clark...
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God Is a Giver | Why Christmas Still Gives Us Hope (A Christmas Story)
Why does A Christmas Story still hit after all these years? In Part 3 of Christmas at the Movies, we uncover why this classic connects so deeply and how it points to the heart of Christmas itself. Beneath the nostalgia is a powerful truth: God isn’t a taskmaster, He’s a giver. From childhood...
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Fake Always Fails | Finding Real Peace in a World that Feels Fake (A Charlie Brown Christmas)
Fake can look pretty (ever heard of Instagram?), but sometimes our lives can feel like that fake Christmas tree in your living room. It's beautiful, perfect, and also..sterile and lifeless. This week, Kyle Ranson uses the Bible (and also the classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas") to show us how God...
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Christmas At The Movies | Christmas with the Kranks
What’s your Christmas season strategy? All of us have one. Maybe you’re trying to wring every bit of cheer out of the holiday like it’s a tube of toothpaste, or maybe you have a schedule so bare it would make the Grinch jealous. But what if there’s a better way? This week, Alli shows us how...
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Thanksgiving Eve 2025
Eves aren’t just for Christmas anymore. We love Christmas, but who decided we start celebrating on November 1st? Let’s not skip over one of the only holidays dedicated to something God actually commands us to do—be grateful. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Rainforests and Deserts | How God Uses Every Season to Make You Look More Like Him
Deserts and rainforests. One day life feels like you’re stuck in a desert, begging for rain. Other times feel like rainforests—life is lush and you’re swinging through the vines like George of the Jungle. Why does God feel so far away in one, yet, so close in another? This week, Brian Tome shows…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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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...
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