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The Locker Room
Breaking down sermons, stories, and Scripture to prepare Crossroads and beyond for the race of our faith.
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Ep. 190 - The Love of God Poured into our Hearts (Romans 5) ft. Lindsey Amey, Nathan English, Jana English, Tryg Veker
When we are justified by faith we receive the benefits of newfound hope, peace, and love poured into our hearts through Christ Jesus. This means that even…
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Kingdom Stories - Ep 4. ft. Ryan & Hannah Krombeen, Ashlea Russ, Jeremiah Weismann
Ryan and Hannah’s story is one of faithful obedience in the everyday places God has already given them. What began as a simple love for basketball has become a…
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Ep. 189 - What Does It Mean to Be Saved? (Romans 4) ft. Steve Leston, Heather Leston, Erik Veker, Tryg Veker
What does it mean to be called into ministry, equipped for the work, and sent to multiply the mission of the church? Join us as Steve and Heather Leston share…
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Ep. 188 - A Life Shaped by Scripture ft. Sue Hasper, Erin Graham, Hannah VanderVelde, Libby VanSolkema
At 90 years old, Sue Hasper is still passionately building the Kingdom of God—one memorized Scripture and one woman at a time. Join Libby, Hannah VanderVelde…
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Ep. 187 - Good News for Anxious Christians: 10 Practical Things You Don't Have to Do ft. Dr. Phillip Carey
In a world increasingly dominated by technology, noise, and the pressure to constantly hear from God, what if we need less spiritual striving and more trust in…
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Kingdom Stories - Ep 3. ft. Rebecca Punches, Ashlea Russ, Jeremiah Weismann
Rebecca’s story is one of quiet obedience that grew into bold conviction. Raised in a faithful Christian home, the value of life was part of her foundation…
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Ep. 186 - The Verdict is In (Romans 3) ft. Brent Becker, Ellie Glass, Libby VanSolkema
Join us as we discuss Brent’s sermon on the first part of Romans 3: the gift of Gods word, grappling with judging each other and the importance of silence…
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Ep. 185 - A Circumcised Heart (Romans 1-2) ft. Dave Geroux, Jaclyn Geroux, Mallory Veker, Tryg Veker
In Romans 1–2, Paul strips away every excuse, moving from the pagan world to the moral person and finally to the religious insider. The problem isn’t simply…
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Kingdom Stories - Ep 2. ft. Lauren Dolson, Ashlea Russ, Jeremiah Weismann
Lauren’s story is one of God reshaping her priorities through seasons of loss, uncertainty, and surrender. As she encountered God through His Word and…
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Kingdom Stories - Ep 1. ft. Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Ashlea Russ, Jeremiah Weismann
Welcome to a new podcast here at Crossroads Bible Church where we share stories about how the Kingdom of Heaven is breaking in and breaking out in the…
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Ep. 184 - Gospel Strong (Romans 1) ft. Stephanie TeSlaa, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
We sit down to break down Romans 1 as we head into our new series for the fall. Paul writes this letter against the backdrop of the most influential city in…
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Ep. 183 - Your Story Is Part of the Story: The Blood, the Dragon & Our Testimony ft. Steve Griffioen, Jeremiah Weismann, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
What does it mean to triumph over the dragon? Revelation 12 says we overcome “by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” In this episode, we…
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Ep. 182 - The Wolf Will Lie Down with the Lamb (Isaiah 65-66) ft. Cayden Kregel, Haley Kregel, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
In this episode, we sit down with Resident College Pastor Cayden and his wife Haley to discuss the conclusion of Isaiah, where we get this beautiful picture of…
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Ep. 181 - The Tyranny of "Busyness" and the Hope of Jubilee (Is. 61) ft. Brent Becker, Shannon Popkin, Rod VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
We live in a world that constantly tells us to do more, move faster, and keep up. But what if our busyness is keeping us from experiencing the freedom God…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ep. 175 - The Swallowing of Death (Isaiah 25) ft. Sam Sterk, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
We sit down to chat Isaiah 25 and the ultimate hope of the Christian life: that death would be swallowed up, and that every tear would be wiped from our faces…
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Ep. 174 - The Infant Will Play Near the Cobra's Den (Isaiah 11) ft. Phil Warners, Charlie Gretzinger, Tryg Veker
We sit down with Phil Warners former chair of the Elder Board at Crossroads Bible Church, and longtime member as well as Tech Director Charlie Gretzinger to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ep. 166 - Don't Be Anxious (Phil. 4:2-9) ft. David VanderVelde, Sherri VanderVelde, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
We sit down with David and Sherri VanderVelde to discuss their gritty life lived in reckless pursuit of the Kingdom of God as well as Philippians 4 and the…
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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…
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Ep. 164 - The Spirit of Religion (Phil. 3:1-11) ft. Erik Veker, Matt Stowell, Libby VanSolkema, Rod VanSolkema
What makes someone right in the eyes of God? We tend to look to our performance and our résumé to justify ourselves, but does that actually work? In this…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ep. 160 - Servants, Partnership, and a Love That Leads ft. Dr. Joe Stowell, Glori Goodrich, Aaron Goodrich, Tryg Veker
In this episode, we explore the backstory behind Paul’s letter: his missionary journey, the founding of the Philippian church, and the powerful bond they…
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Ep. 159 - The Donkey, the Empire and the Kingdom ft. Tracy Groot, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema
As we discuss the Palm Sunday sermon we reflect on Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem and what it reveals about the heart of God. In this episode, our first podcast…
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Ep. 158 - The Storm, The Mission, The Power ft. Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
We sit down to unpack Acts 27 through three movements: the storm, the mission, and the power of God. The storm reveals what we actually trust: while others…
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Ep. 157 - Can History Pin Down Easter? ft. Dr. Brad Bengtson, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
What if we could actually trace the exact timeline of the most pivotal event in human history? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the death and…
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Ep. 156 - The Anatomy of Christian Witness (Acts 26) ft. Kimberly Medaglia, Brent Becker, Sheryl Langerak, Tryg Veker
In Acts 26, Paul stands on trial, but instead of defending himself, he boldly shares his story. In this episode, we unpack the anatomy of a Christian witness…
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Ep. 155 - The Resurrection on Trial (Acts 24) ft. Tim Bassett, Shayla Bassett, Tryg Veker
We sit down with Tim and Shayla Bassett as we unpack Acts 24, where the apostle Paul the Apostle stands trial before the Roman governor Felix in Caesarea. What…
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Ep. 154 - Courage in Chaos (Acts 22-23) ft. David Belanger, Brent Becker, Tryg Veker
We sit down with David Belanger and Community Life Pastor Brent Becker to chat about Acts 22-23. When obedience leads to conflict, how should Christians…
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Ep. 153 - Religion vs. The Gospel (Acts 22) ft. Brittany Riva, Molly Vedders, Tryg Veker
This week we sit down with WCSG Program Director Brittany Riva and Crossraods Student Ministries Director Molly Vedders to unpack Sunday’s sermon and explore…
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Ep. 152 - Are We Missing the Early Church Mindset? (Acts 21) ft. Shannon Popkin, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
We sit down with author and speaker Shannon Popkin to talk about how the early church changed the world through a radically different mindset—family-centered…
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Ep. 151 - Good Shepherds & Sacred Goodbyes (Acts 20) ft. Jason Botbyl, Julie Botbyl, Charlie Gretzinger, Tryg Veker
We sit down with Crossroads Pastor of Multiplication Jason Botbyl and his wife Julie, along with Crossroads Tech Director Charlie, to reflect on what God has…
The Locker RoomEp. 150 - The War Became a Harvest: Hope and Church Planting in Ukraine ft. Sergey Lysak, Joe Sindorf, Jeremiah Weismann, Tryg Veker
In early 2022, almost no one believed war would come to Ukraine—but God warned one pastor to prepare. In this episode, we hear the remarkable story of Pastor…
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Ep. 149 - Running on Empty (Acts 18) ft. Nathan English, Jana English, RJ Alicea, Libby VanSolkema
In the pursuit of God’s Kingdom here on earth, weariness can come and go as a reality for the Christian. This week we sit down with our associate pastor Nate…
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Ep. 148 - Worldviews at War: Paul, Hellenism, and the Call to Bold Witness (Acts 17) ft. Charlie Gretzinger, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
We sit down with Charlie Gretzinger (Crossroads Tech Director) as we step into the world of the early church and follow Paul into the cultural pressure cooker…
The Locker RoomEp. 147 - Taking Back Ground: Trauma, Spiritual Warfare, and the Power of Testimony ft. Lily Wilson, Karl Koelling, Rod VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
The Kingdom of Heaven is Like... Lily and Karl's Story. Lilly was raised in a genuine Christian home who walked through childhood trauma, years of anxiety…
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Ep. 146 - The Soldier, The Slave-Girl, and the Business Mogul (Acts 16) ft. Sara Krieg, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
Acts 16 places three people in the same story who should never be in the same room: a wealthy entrepreneur, a demonized slave girl, and a Roman jailer…
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Ep. 145 - The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15) ft. Dr. Neil Martin, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
Was Paul or the early church really arguing against Judaism itself—or against a regression that threatened the unity of Jew and Gentile in Christ? Was the New…
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Ep. 144 - Seeing the Real Jesus (Mark 8) ft. Brent Becker Nate English, Abby Loomans, Ashlynn Howe
Preacher: Brent Becker Text: Mark 8:22-30 Sermon Link: HERE
The Locker RoomEp. 143 - The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like: Advent at the Table ft. Maddy Miller, Malinda Lugbill, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
This episode is the first in a new series titled “The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like…”, where we celebrate organic stories of God’s Kingdom breaking out through the…
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Ep. 142 - Church Plants That Plant Churches (Visible Church) ft. Gabe Hartfield, Tryg Veker
In this series of 3 special year-end episodes, we celebrate the stories of God’s faithfulness across three ministries that embody our core values. Worship…
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Ep. 141 - Sustainably Transforming Communities with Amiina Ministries ft. Marcy Smith, Kevin Smith
In this series of 3 special year-end episodes, we celebrate the stories of God’s faithfulness across three ministries that embody our core values. Worship…
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Ep. 140 - Two Necessary Dispositions for Prayer (Acts 13) ft. Olivia Knoerzer, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
In this episode, we look at Acts 12 and the two essential dispositions that make prayer powerful: “I have need, and I am dependent,” and “God, You are powerful…
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Ep. 139 - Reentry, Renewal, and Redemption: Inside Living Waters Ministry ft. Dennis Mitchell, Jeremiah Weismann, Tryg Veker
In this series of 3 special year-end episodes, we celebrate the stories of God’s faithfulness across three ministries that embody our core values. Worship…
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Ep. 138 - Advent Begins: Posture and Presence ft. AJ Sherrill, Hannah Van Valkenburg, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
In this Advent episode, we sit down with pastor and author A.J. Sherrill to explore his reflections on Zechariah from Rediscovering Christmas. Together we talk…
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Ep. 137 - The Gospel That Crosses Lines: Acts 10-11 and Discipleship in College Athletics ft. Lamar Bell, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
In this episode, we sit down with a local Calvin College football coach Lamar Bell whose journey—from discipling athletes on campus to serving kids at…
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Ep. 136 - Undone to Be Remade: The Conversion of Saul (Acts 9) ft. Rod VanSolkema, Jana English, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
In Acts 9, Saul’s encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus marks one of the most dramatic transformations in all of Scripture — but it’s more…
The Locker RoomEp. 135 - Healing on Every Level: Stepping Out to Step Forward ft. Brett Cain, Matt Kenney, Tryg Veker
In this episode, we explore what it means to pursue healing — body, mind, and spirit. Like physical therapy for the soul, spiritual growth often requires…