The Cruciform Podcast

Today, we begin a brand new journey through the book of Romans. Together, we will walk through it verse by verse, allowing the Holy Spirit to open our hearts and reveal the beauty and power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. In this first session, we turn our attention to the Apostle Paul—his calling, his purpose, and his identity as a servant of God and an apostle of Christ Jesus—as he writes to the church in Rome. 🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately https://www.beholdministries.life/the-cruciform-podcast🤳 You can follow us on social media too!TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cruciformpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcInstagram https://www.instagram.com/cruciformpodcast/📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:04:02 Context & Purpose of Romans0:11:55 Who is Paul?0:16:30 Paul's Encounter with Jesus0:47:45 What is an Apostle?1:06:03 The heart of every ministry1:24:48 The promised gospel1:41:50 What is unique about Jesus' resurrection?1:48:53 Obedience as paramount2:01:20 Unlocking God's grace through prayer2:22:22 Conclusion

In today’s episode, Sam and Brandon explore a crucial theological question: Is Jesus really God? And how we can trust the Scriptures that inform our understanding of this Jesus? Where we land on these questions ultimately shapes our lives—and our eternity.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today’s episode, we have a conversation about the process the Lord takes each of us through in forming us into who He has called us to be, and how to operate in the particular grace He has given each of us to love and follow Jesus.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:05:56 The biblical way0:12:07 Why God prepares us0:25:31 The process of sanctification0:39:58 Operating in the grace given us1:07:33 Getting our priorities right1:27:17 Spending time with the Lord1:35:37 The impact of Social Media1:48:25 Conclusion & Prayer

Today, we are live in the room with hungry followers of Jesus, eager to step into this next move of God. We open the Scriptures and speak into all things Christ—exploring what it truly means to enter into a life of abiding in Him.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:03:45 Awakening to Jesus as the Lamb of God0:25:35 Made to reflect God's glory0:37:55 Rediscovering true Christianity 0:47:07 The abiding life0:59:40 God will sustain us1:14:12 Living out the truth1:26:17 Living for God not men1:35:33 Commissioning and ministry

Scripture tells us that the season of Christ’s return is at hand, yet why does this truth not change us as it should? Today, may we open our hearts to the Holy Spirit as He awakens in us a sense of God-given urgency, so that we may build with Him a heavenly Kingdom rather than an earthly one that will fade away.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:08:40 The unexpected nature of Christ's return0:18:10 Living ready0:30:55 How can I get ready for Christ's return?0:39:40 Serving God's Kingdom1:22:20 What actually matters 1:33:18 Final Encouragements1:39:25 Prayer

Since the earliest days of the Church, baptism has been the entry point into discipleship to Jesus. Our belief in its importance has diminished over the centuries, and so today we open the Scriptures to hear from Jesus about the significance of this ancient watery ceremony.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:07:55 Sam & Brandon's Baptism Testimonies0:19:15 Intro to baptism?0:25:59 The command to be baptised0:40:52 Further understanding baptism0:51:34 The tension of baptism1:00:20 Baptism as sacramental1:11:38 Do we need to be baptised to be saved?1:24:42 Baptism culture in churches1:34:51 Baptism is God's work and God's way1:47:25 Be honest about where you are1:53:54 Prayer

The Christian pandemic right now is that many of us merely hear the Word of God but do not act on it. If we want to partner with what the Lord is doing in the earth right now, this must change. Today, we open up James 1 and receive ministry from Jesus on how to express our love for Him and become doers of His holy and precious Word.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:03:33 Following Jesus as the Word0:11:11 Warmed by good works0:24:23 How to receive the Word of God0:38:08 Motivated by the fear of the Lord1:05:52 Being a doer of the Word1:23:25 Dwelling in the presence of Jesus

Today, God gives the Bride of Christ a wake-up call—to the only message that enables us to understand God’s wisdom and His power: the cross of Jesus. Without this, we miss everything about what God is saying to us and inviting us into. Join us in this episode. Part with every other lover and give Jesus everything.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:02:11 Waking up the bride0:19:55 Learning healthy devotion 0:28:00 Fake maturity0:37:00 Loving the body of Christ0:53:00 Sharing in Christs sufferings1:01:15 Christianity without the cross1:29:40 Crucifying the flesh1:41:40 Jesus is worthy1:50:40 No other gods1:58:15 Final exhortations

God is calling us deeper, and the hour is now to press in and move forward in our relationship with Jesus. The Holy Spirit is jealous for the Church to become true disciples and to seek the Kingdom first. More than ever, He is drawing the Body of Christ together to pursue renewal. Dive in with us and let God move you as you listen to this episode.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:02:29 Going deeper with the Lord0:21:56 Letting go of your life0:29:32 What stops us going deeper0:45:41 Returning to the Lord1:15:50 The spiritual battle we face1:24:40 Prophetic insight for Australia1:37:47 The time is now1:44:22 Partnering in the gospel with our listeners

Today we journey through John 3 and lean into Jesus’ words about the significance of a spiritual rebirth for every follower of Christ, and the part we each play in leading others to Him as God builds His Church.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:04:44 Pre-podcast prayer0:06:38 Being curious of Christ0:16:14 What does it mean to be born again?0:32:10 The Spirit's role in saving others0:39:02 A biblical model of sharing the gospel0:58:43 How God builds the house1:06:25 Slaying the Idolatry of Church1:16:22 Building our lives on Jesus1:36:35 Doing the work with God1:41:33 Last remarks & prayer

In this episode, we marvel at the precious call for every Christian—to carry the fullness of Christ within us—and how we can truly radiate the holy nature of Jesus as His perfected yet broken Bride.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠

In this episode, we discuss the most important topic, person, and revelation given to mankind—Jesus Christ—and explore how He is not only Saviour and Lord but also God, who existed before all things, sustains all things, and deserves our complete and wholehearted attention.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠⁠⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:01:44 How Christ lifts us up0:14:40 Jesus, the image of God0:33:48 The person of the Holy Spirit0:41:15 Look no further than Jesus Christ0:52:30 Christ is all in all1:13:13 The gospel is not about us1:22:27 Give people Jesus1:41:42 Discerning online preaching1:54:53 The squeezing of the Lord2:10:53 Jesus first2:23:05 An encouragement to be honest

In this episode, Sam and Brandon talk about one of the most incredible invitations a Christian could receive — to be called a friend of God — and how some of the great men and women in Scripture give us a picture of what true intimacy with God looks like and how it's possible for us today.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Stephen the Martyr0:23:15 Living full of the Holy Spirit0:35:45 Becoming a friend of God0:51:24 Overcoming spiritual traps1:03:00 How prayer works1:12:50 Confession of sin from Brandon & Sam1:27:05 Paying attention to the Lord's heart1:43:15 Abusing the Lords grace1:47:15 It's better to be honest1:59:35 A prayer for our listeners

Today, Sam and Brandon did a simple Bible study in the first letter of Peter and created space for the Holy Spirit to direct the conversation about what is required in this hour for the body of Christ to prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord and to run the race marked out specifically for each of us. 🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:01:44 The power in Scripture alone0:10:30 Preparing for persecution0:14:14 The 1st letter of Peter0:21:10 Secure in what God chooses0:32:11 Run your own race0:42:45 Taking online ministry seriously0:50:55 Serving within the body of Christ1:07:28 How to operate in your gift biblically1:18:37 Preaching the true Gospel1:26:19 Persecution from within1:33:54 Preparing for the coming of the Lord1:49:15 Gird up the loins of your mind2:08:55 Prayer

In this week’s episode, Sam and Brandon talk about what the Lord has for 2026—His desire for us to quickly return to intimacy with Jesus and have our hearts set ablaze for Him as we learn to walk in His wonderful and perfect plan for our lives.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:04:45 Getting back into intimacy with Jesus0:22:40 Access through the cross0:29:10 The work of the ascension 0:36:17 Christ as mediator 0:52:38 Delighting in the Lord1:05:26 Walking in God's favour1:10:02 Learning to trust God1:25:22 Choose today who you will serve1:33:50 A word of knowledge for a listener1:37:40 The one thing needed

Join us in today’s episode as we discuss what the next great awakening in the world is—the God-Man, Jesus Christ—and how He is uniting the Church, saving the lost, and becoming the focus of Christianity once again.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:01:06 Waking up to Christ again0:23:50 Bringing back public repentance0:30:30 A word for the Australian Church0:47:26 Communion at the centre0:57:04 Beholding and following Christ crucified1:18:15 How to enter into what the Lord is doing1:31:34 The work of the enemy in this hour1:36:22 Discerning theology 2:00:33 Uniting the body of Christ2:14:40 Unifying Prayer

Today, Sam and Brandon bring clarity from the Scriptures to a very common tension every person in the world faces: Where exactly is God leading me? The answer is simple and never changes—Jesus doesn’t just show us the way; He is the way. Join us in this episode and discover the single revelation that will guide you through every season of life.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠The Cruciform Podcast🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠Instagram ⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠Spotify ⁠and ⁠Apple Podcasts📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:02:34 Jesus is The Way0:12:50 Understanding The Way0:26:15 Where is God leading us?0:49:29 How to realign with God's direction1:13:49 A prayer of repentance

In a fast paced world where our rest is under attack, Sam and Brandon dive into a discussion about the crucial call for the people of God to enter into the sabbath rest of Christ and abide in His finished work.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:05:15 Why we don't rest0:28:12 What sabbath does to our lives0:37:20 God's design of sabbath0:45:58 Knowing when enough is enough0:55:26 Trusting God like Abel1:04:58 The finished work of Christ1:23:00 Next steps for people1:33:43 Locking into the Sabbath Rest of Jesus1:41:10 Prayer

In this week’s episode, Sam and Brandon begin by answering a personal question about marriage from a listener, which leads to a powerful discussion about all the Lord has in store for His Church if we can trust Him by overcoming unforgiveness and a life lived for self.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters 0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:41 When my spouse isn't trusting God 0:25:32 The self-sacrificial life 0:39:59 Needing a heavenly mindset 0:51:52 Christ-like serving in the body 1:14:40 The need for a culture of forgiveness 1:18:30 The cancerous effects of gossip 1:26:15 Working through unforgiveness 1:41:48 Keeping Christ as the Judge 1:55:50 The Lord's ministry to us

Today Sam and Brandon unpack the Scriptures and explore a tension we all face as followers of Jesus: if we are completely cleansed and sanctified by His blood, why do we still sin? Does God care whether we do or don’t now that we are saved, and how do we begin walking out the victorious life of no longer being slaves to sin? 🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:04:50 What is sin?0:10:03 How to approach sin as a Christian0:16:59 Where is your allegiance?0:29:18 Why we struggle to confess our sin0:36:14 God's solution for shame0:42:05 How to practically start overcoming sin0:45:45 Choosing God over our reputation0:52:06 Confession and repentance

In this episode, the Lord gives Sam and Brandon major revelation about the love of God—how it is the beginning, the middle, and the end of our walk with Jesus, and how simply resting in this fundamental reality will change everything for us as His beloved bride. 🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:16 Setting our expectations right 0:21:00 Living for eternity not this world 0:41:22 The love of God 0:59:20 Exploring the depths of God's love 1:15:42 Resting in the love of God 1:23:43 Questioning God's love 1:29:02 St Paul's Prayer for the Church

As a Christian, it is easy to start thinking and measuring the way the world does—but God is calling His Church to use His metrics again. It’s a lot simpler than we think—and if we could lock into this, it would change the landscape of Christianity. Join Brandon and Sam as they discuss what the true endgame of Christianity is!🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 The Christians end game0:13:29 The ecosystem of gifting and calling0:25:25 What are God's metrics?0:45:09 This is true greatness1:03:25 Faithfulness the measuring stick1:11:46 Solution to the popularity gospel1:15:20 Repentance

As Christians we are faced with making daily decisions and big life decisions. Does God care about the decisions we make? And how do we know if it's God or not?🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Our need for discernment0:08:59 Does God care about our decisions?0:23:26 How to discern God's voice0:59:23 Receiving true godly wisdom1:24:49 Guarding against unwise decisions1:32:29 Posturing ourselves in humility

As AI is increasingly integrated with our lives, should we allow it into the sacred place of our communion with God?🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters 0:00:00 Dialing into God's voice 0:07:39 Crowd Christian vs Disciple 0:32:11 Hindrances to hearing God's voice 0:40:57 Should I be on social media? 0:56:44 How AI impacts us hearing God's voice 1:05:55 How to get personal revelation 1:37:10 When I'm empty 1:54:25 Counting the cost both ways 2:09:12 Death or abundant life? 2:22:50 Prayer

The world tells us that Christ is not enough, but Scripture reveals a secret that enables us to find anchored contentment in the Lord and help in our time of need, no matter what storms in life we face.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:00:19 The secret to contentment 00:21:22 Getting God's help00:39:20 The heart work00:45:29 Anchored in Jesus00:59:26 Jesus flips the bill01:06:39 Do you mean what you say?01:12:17 How God teaches us01:21:48 Jesus is better01:40:33 Coming to God for God01:47:14 Pursue the Lord

Today we speak about one of the great challenges for a Christian — finding joy in our salvation rather than in our accomplishments, and how this creates a wrestle for us to live as true children of God.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:05:48 Holding the line with little strength00:23:44 Locking back into salvation00:37:50 The only thing that matters00:56:20 Insecurity in Salvation01:00:00 The blood of Jesus01:14:24 Trying to earn your place01:21:11 Tapping into God's resource01:25:06 Becoming God's child01:42:54 Responding to this

Join us as we gain a greater understanding of what it means to live a Kingdom-first life in a world that fiercely opposes Jesus’ Lordship and leadership.🌐 Check out our website here for more information, or to reach out to us privately ⁠⁠The Cruciform Podcast⁠🤳 You can follow us on social media ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Audio podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠📕 Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:04:40 Understanding the Kingdom life0:24:28 God builds differently0:41:25 Letting God lead1:05:18 God speaking miraculously1:17:46 Letting go1:23:44 Re-focusing our ministries1:39:50 What now?

Today we share stories about Jesus revealing Himself to us over the years, and how as His followers we can take hold of these precious moments when they come. Check out the Testament Family Channel⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TestamentFamilyYou can do the Exodus Course here to overcome pornography ⁠https://www.beholdministries.life⁠Chapters0:00:00 Introduction0:04:10 Talk about the Lord!0:09:30 Sam's testimony0:19:45 How to receive Jesus when He comes0:32:25 This is our purpose0:40:50 Brandon's testimony0:49:06 Let him in

Today we have a very real conversation about how challenging the journey of giving up everything to follow Jesus can be and how to navigate the seasons of testing He leads us into.Check out the Testament Family Channel⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@TestamentFamilyYou can do the Exodus Course here to overcome pornography ⁠https://www.beholdministries.life⁠Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:03:38 The testing of the Lord00:19:20 Why we avoid testing00:22:22 Facing reality00:33:20 God's purpose in pain00:43:50 The crucified life01:09:47 Moving toward true worship01:28:04 Don't give up01:31:30 The pit01:54:21 The purpose of the pit02:00:40 Prayer

Satan is warring against our souls to kill our connection to Jesus, but Scripture gives us God's surprising solution. Join us today as we discuss the ways God chooses to work and how enough is enough on living as a lukewarm Christian.Check out the Testament FamilyChannel⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@TestamentFamilyYou can do the Exodus Course here to overcome pornography ⁠https://www.beholdministries.life⁠Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:03:20 For the hungry00:12:38 Satans strategy against us00:40:25 The strategy of distraction00:43:25 Dismantling spiritual strongholds00:56:34 God's ways are different01:12:40 How to discern God's ways01:43:03 Christ in all01:46:00 Can I have more of Jesus?01:50:30 Am I Lukewarm?02:02:30 Knowing Jesus doesn't stop02:11:20 Being a friend of God02:19:15 Prayer of repentance

Today we begin understanding what the next move of the Holy Spirit is, and what is required in this hour to partner with the Lord as His people.Check out the Testament Family Channel⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TestamentFamilyYou can do the Exodus Course here to overcome pornography ⁠https://www.beholdministries.life⁠Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:03:10 The next move of God00:20:30 Going all in with the Lord00:35:08 Breaking performance culture00:42:10 The blessing of pruning00:55:00 Vitality of Holy Scripture01:09:20 Re-calibrating training01:16:46 Truth01:19:48 Why we struggle to read Scripture01:32:35 Tearing down idols01:44:16 Needing others for healing01:55:36 Be willing to lose it all02:02:19 Killing idols looks like something02:17:10 Concluding thoughts and prayer

Today we dig into Scripture and share our journey in seeking after holiness, one of Christianity’s most ancient yet forgotten virtues, and why it is crucial to reclaim this beautiful calling of becoming like Jesus in every way.Check out the Testament Family Channel⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TestamentFamilyYou can do the Exodus Course here to overcome pornography ⁠https://www.beholdministries.life⁠Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:03:35 Taking holiness seriously00:15:08 Covering over evil00:22:32 God turning up the heat00:33:22 Why is holiness important?00:43:55 Eliminating negative connotations with holiness01:02:32 A must for intimacy with Jesus01:14:38 Permissible for me but not for you01:35:45 Idolatrous hearts01:42:50 How to be a person used by God01:56:06 God's desire is for purity02:04:30 The media consumption problem02:11:46 A call to fast media02:22:45 The enemies strategy to waste our life02:27:10 Reclaiming fasting in the Church02:50:05 Concluding thoughts on holiness02:54:00 Prayer

As followers of Jesus we are called to play a different game than the world — not one of earthly and temporary rewards, but of eternal and heavenly ones. Join us for this vital conversation. Check out the Testament Family Channel⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TestamentFamilyYou can do the Exodus Course here to overcome pornography ⁠https://www.beholdministries.life⁠Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:04:14 Hungry for eternity00:18:08 A biblical understanding of heaven00:31:45 Heaven vs New Creation00:38:22 A whole new world00:46:00 A new resurrected body?00:52:56 The whole point of heaven01:02:16 Jesus forever incarnate01:10:22 Eternal life now?01:18:29 Rewards in heaven01:33:23 Delayed glory, but worth it01:42:28 Playing a different game01:55:37 Economy of the Kingdom02:10:54 How to attract the Lord02:24:20 Concluding thoughts

In today’s episode, we share one of the most important conversations we've had so far—how to get ready for Jesus and live in a way that is most dear to Him.Check out the Testament Family Channel⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TestamentFamilyYou can do the Exodus Course here to overcome pornography ⁠https://www.beholdministries.life⁠Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:03:32 Genuine Salvation00:32:22 Real Faith00:49:20 Correcting Evangelism00:54:54 Be Prepared, Feed the Sheep01:29:54 Investing What You Have01:38:18 Waking a Sleepy Church01:47:20 A Real Heart Cry for Jesus01:55:35 Tomorrow is Too Late02:01:50 I Don't Believe it's Worth it02:08:28 Separating The Church & The World02:17:40 Love What God Loves02:30:10 Our Real Purpose02:34:53 Final Encouragement

In this episode, we unpack the Bible’s teaching on the Day of Judgment, the unfolding of that world-shaking event, and how God will evaluate our lives in that moment. Check out the Testament Family Channel⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TestamentFamilyYou can do the Exodus Course here to overcome pornography ⁠https://www.beholdministries.life⁠Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:06:45 Why We Avoid Judgement00:19:25 Judgement as a Foundational Truth00:33:22 What Will Happen on Judgement Day00:47:22 Works That Will Last00:58:14 How To Discern What Works To Do01:10:06 Hearing God’s Voice01:21:40 Testing Our Hearts01:55:29 Confidence For The Day of Judgement02:07:48 Prayer

In this episode Brandon and Sam discuss Christ-centred family life, grieve how the cross has been emptied of its power in the Church, and open up about the struggle of giving up the world to follow Jesus.Check out the Testament Family Channel⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TestamentFamilyYou can do the Exodus Course here to overcome pornography ⁠https://www.beholdministries.life⁠Chapters00:00:00 Introducing TheCruciformPodcast00:04:10 Discernment in Marriage00:15:39 Christ-centred Husbands00:26:20 Family Under Attack00:43:00 Authentic Christianity 01:05:30 Potent Gospel01:19:50 Kingdom in The Church01:36:24 The Foolish Cross01:51:18 True Wisdom02:00:13 Giving Up The World02:16:22 Serving God or Money02:36:19 Prayer & Ministry

In this episode Brandon and Sam discuss how Gen Z is desiring the real experience of Christianity and how Jesus is calling His Church to reclaim her original call to die to self and wholeheartedly follow Him.Check out the Testament Family Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@TestamentFamilyYou can do the Exodus Course here to overcome pornography https://www.beholdministries.lifeChapters00:00:00 Introduction00:08:04 The Time is Now00:11:54 True Christianity00:33:45 Catching Up to Gen Z00:48:24 Taken Out by Offence00:59:05 End Times01:10:49 Purification of the Bride01:19:00 Intimacy Vs Works01:55:02 Prayer of the Heart