הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Thecross (2023)

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The Center of It All /// Is the Bible True? 47:53

4d ago47:53

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If the Bible isn't true, then church and faith are kind of a waste of time. But if it is true, then can we trust the Gospels of the Bible? And if the Gospels are like a biography of Jesus, then does that mean Jesus really existed within history? Is there archaeological evidence of the Bible and the original Bible manuscripts? Join us as we dive int…

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Moments Matter /// Moments Matter 50:01

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Speaker: Tim Boundsעל ידי Tim Bounds

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Advent Conspiracy 2023 /// Advent Conspiracy 2023 46:02

18d ago46:02

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What if Advent didn't need to be a time of busy-ness, stress, and exhaustion? What if Christmas didn't put us into credit card debt, yet we could also give better gifts? What if this season could center completely around Jesus and fill us with awe and wonder? Join us as we unpack a global movement that revolves around four simple tenets: 1) Worship…

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The Bargain of Surrender /// The Bargain of Surrender 46:37

25d ago46:37

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Jesus asks us to surrender everything to Him. That's a lot and it requires that we trust Him with everything. He also promises to provide for our needs, our future, and our eternity. Join us as we explore what it means to trust Jesus with our eternity, but also with the very things we have today. Speaker: Greg Holder…

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On The Edge /// Trust and Doubt 49:59

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What happens when our faith starts to fade and we no longer trust God? How does God respond when we have doubts about our faith in Jesus? What does it mean to deconstruct faith and is there a better way to get our faith questions answered? Join us as we see how Jesus cares for a scared father, heals a sick boy, and what it means for us today. Speak…

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On The Edge /// Flourishing in an Anxious World 44:43

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We live in a world full of anxiety, uncertainty, and fear. It's not enough to just "think positive thoughts" or ignore the reality around us. But God offers us a peace that's beyond our understanding. Join us as we explore what that kind of peace looks like and how God offers it to us all, even in the face of anxiety. Speaker: Greg Holder…

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On The Edge /// Social Media and Faith 53:24

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Deepfakes. Echo chambers. Filter bubbles. Algorithms. Social media. How do we understand our times, engage our culture, and advance the Kingdom in a world that is so technical and changing by the day? Join us as we explore how ancient wisdom informs how to live in these very modern times. Speaker: Greg Holder…

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On The Edge /// AI and Transhumanism

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What does it mean to be human? Does the bible say anything about artificial intelligence or how technology might allow us to bypass death? Should Christians be involved in computer science and the development of advanced technology or disengage because it is too worldly? Join us as we unpack some big cultural topics impacting today and the future. …

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On The Edge /// Understanding Our Times 46:33

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Uncertainty. The future. Loss of control. Fear. Our world is on the edge of so much and sometimes it can feel overwhelming. Join us as we explore ancient wisdom about how to make sense of our times, the meaning of our lives, and who is actually in control. Speaker: Greg Holderעל ידי Greg Holder

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Deep And Wide /// With All Your Mind 51:42

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What is truth? How do I love God with all my mind? What about faith, science, and intellect? Join us as we explore what it means to seek God's truth, engage our mind in our faith, and why it's actually encouraged by Jesus to think deeply about these things. Speaker: Greg Holderעל ידי Greg Holder

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Deep And Wide /// Experiencing Grace 51:42

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God invites us into a relationship with Him that is full of love, mercy, and grace. But am I worthy to be loved? What about all of my flaws and shortcomings? What is the love of God like? Join us as we unpack what the Bible says about experiencing God's grace in a personal relationship with Him. Speaker: Greg Holder…

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Deep And Wide /// To Love Others 41:08

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Love God, love people. Jesus tells us this sums up all that is important in life. But this brings up questions of vulnerability, fear, betrayal, loss, rejection, and trauma. Join us as we explore how to understand this simple commandment, things that get in the way, and how to order our lives around it. Speaker: Greg Holder…

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Core /// God's Not Done 47:57

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Speaker: Tim Boundsעל ידי Tim Bounds

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Core /// Who Are We? 47:17

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Who are we? What is the image of God (imago dei)? If God really love me, then what does that mean? Who does Jesus say I am and what does that mean for my identity? How do guilt, shame, and redemption all play into this? Join us as we explore what the Bible says about who we are and why that matters for you today. Speaker: Tim Bounds…

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Core /// Who is God? 44:21

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Who is God? How do we hear from God? Can He be trusted? Is God loving or angry? These are big questions that we will unpack together and consider what it all means for us today. Speaker: Tim Boundsעל ידי Tim Bounds

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Wait, There's More /// Jesus Was a Jaywalker 47:47

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Jesus fasted, was friends with outcasts, elevated the status of women, took naps during storms, took his time to raise the dead, and so many other counter-cultural things. Join us as we explore how shame, confusion, doubt, and comfort can distort our view of how Jesus views the world. Speaker: David Hawkins…

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Wait, There's More /// Grace 45:45

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What is grace? Is it different than mercy? Does God run out of patience or grace with us? Join us as we explore how God's grace is abundantly more, more than more, and beyond comprehension in how deep and wide it is for us, through Jesus. Good news, indeed! Speaker: Tim Boundsעל ידי Tim Bounds

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Wait, There's More /// The Purpose of Prayer 43:37

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Does God hear our prayers? Is there a right way to pray? What if I don't feel like praying? How should I pray? Join us as we unpack your questions about prayer and join in a time to share our prayer requests and pray for each other. Speaker: Ben Horsemanעל ידי Ben Horseman

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Wait, There's More /// Jesus Didn't Say That 40:12

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Cleanliness is next to godliness. God helps those who help themselves. God won't give you more than you can handle. We've all heard these expressions... but are they true? Are they in the Bible? Did Jesus actually say them? Join us as Kayra Montanez from Liquid Church unpacks the truth of what Jesus says about us, Himself, and why we experience tri…

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Wait, There's More /// Understanding The Assignment 36:42

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Does this season of your life define your identity? How do we correctly understand our calling? Join us as our good friend Pastor Jarrett Stevens from Soul City Church in Chicago joins us for a weekend of encouragement and biblical insight. Speaker: Jarrett Stevensעל ידי Jarrett Stevens

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Wait, There's More /// Choose Blessing 36:50

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Life and death. Blessing and curse. Our choices can have major consequences. Join us as we explore how God, in His love and mercy toward us, offers us a life with Him that is beyond what the world offers. Will you choose the way of Jesus? Speaker: Angela Beiseעל ידי Angela Beise

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Wait, There's More /// Make My Joy Complete 34:29

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Speaker: Tim Bounds & Chris Nationעל ידי Tim Bounds & Chris Nation

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Baptism 2023 /// Baptism 2023 54:54

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It's Jesus. It's always Jesus. We explore the grace that's offered to all of us because of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. And we hear the stories of the people that are getting baptized in 2023. Speaker: Greg Holderעל ידי Greg Holder

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The Answer to Your Biggest Question of All /// People Can Change 48:13

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Speaker: Greg Holderעל ידי Greg Holder

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The Answer to Your Biggest Question of All /// For Anyone Weary 49:18

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Jesus tells us his way is easy and will lighten our burdens. He offers us rest. This runs deeper than just being tired, this is an offer of peace that brings healing and hope to all parts of our life. Join us as we explore how the deepest, heaviest, loneliest parts of life are not too far out of reach for what Jesus continually offers us. Speaker: …

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The Answer to Your Biggest Question of All /// He Forgives My Sins 51:04

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Have you ever wondered how to get free from the weight of guilt, when do I start feeling some hope, will I ever experience joy? Does MY life have meaning? If there’s a God, what does he want from me? Where do I stand with him?There is a hopeful answer to all of these questions as we open the Bible and see what it has to say. Join us as we consider …

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How We Grow /// How We Grow 52:14

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We all want growth. For our lives to advance, prosper, flourish. Growth takes time. But real, deep, meaningful growth also requires time in God's Word and the work of the Holy Spirit. Join us as we consider what a purposeful, flourishing life can look like. Speaker: Tim Boundsעל ידי Tim Bounds

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The Story of You & God /// The Story of You & God 50:48

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Everyone loves a good story. From the youngest to the not-so-youngest, we are drawn to a good story. We explore how our story and God's story can actually be intertwined with ours, and that should lead us to ask more questions about our own story. This leads us to the baptism, an ancient practice that followers of Jesus are asked to do to tell a wa…

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The Rest of Our Story /// The Kingdom Unleashed 46:37

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Waiting is hard. And when it comes to waiting, most of us wonder "How long do I have to wait?" We wonder if it's time to give up. The Apostle Paul in Acts continues his journey to Rome, and along this journey, we learn what it looks like it wait with faith and hope, and how God carries us every step of the way. Speaker: Greg Holder…

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The Rest of Our Story /// What Gets You Through 49:50

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Waiting. Trials. Patience. Perseverance. These are heavy words and not always fun to talk about. But waiting and hoping are part of this life, and the Bible has some brutally honest but very encouraging things to say about it. We are near the end of our study in the Book of Acts, where the apostle Paul has his life threatened and is left in jail fo…

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The Rest of Our Story /// No Longer Divided 41:34

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Who are the gentiles? Why were they treated like outcasts in Jesus' day? Did Jesus die for them too?So many things divide us. Politics, traditions, neighborhoods, race, language, age... the list goes on. This was also true 2000 years ago. Join us as we open Acts 21 and explore how the Good News of Jesus Christ transcends every perceived barrier, an…

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The Rest of Our Story /// Healings and Riots in Ephesus 50:45

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How curious are you? Psychologist Adam Grant suggests that we overestimate what we think we know, especially when we don't know much. We follow the Apostle Paul in Acts 19 through several amazing stories, including supernatural healings, dealing with sorcery and demons, and a riot that breaks out. Some folks he encounters are very curious about Jes…

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The Rest of Our Story /// Finding God in the Clutter 42:26

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Noise. Distractions. Busy schedules. Having a "cluttered" life is not a new phenomenon. Join us as we look at Acts 17, where Paul goes to the cultural hub of Athens and shows how the Good News of Jesus rises above the noise and clutter, and is exactly what our hearts are longing for... even today. Speaker: Greg Holder…

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Loud Parades & Empty Tombs /// Palm Sunday 52:40

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We begin a two-part series called Loud Parades And Empty Tombs, covering Palm Sunday and Easter. Join us as we consider the final days of Jesus' earthly ministry, including the triumphal entry, his trial before Pontius Pilate, his crucifixion on the cross, and what it means to anticipate Easter with hope and joy. Speaker: Greg Holder…

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The Rest of Our Story /// Apostle Paul in Prison

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How should we pray when we're facing challenges? Can God turn a bad situation around? Does God still do miracles when we face the impossible? Join us as we look at Acts 16, where Paul and Silas are in prison. And even in the middle of that problem, God uses it as an opportunity to advance His story through them. Speaker: Angela Beise…

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The Rest of Our Story /// Ekklesia 48:31

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We're in Acts 16 where the Good News of Jesus takes a roadtrip. The Apostle Paul goes from city to city, sharing the Gospel, starting in synagogues, oftentimes being championed by prominent women in the community, then taking root as house churches. The people that come to believe are known as the "ekklesia". Join us as we learn more about this wor…

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The Rest of Our Story /// Religion Isn't the Answer 42:33

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What does true religion require of us? Jumping through hoops? Keeping rules perfectly? And which set of rules, since there are so many religions out there? We unpack the life-changing, religion deflating, Jesus glorifying idea of grace and how it caused a chain reaction in the early church and can still change the world today. Speaker: Greg Holder…

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The Rest of Our Story /// Big Moment in a Little Town 47:46

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Who do you idolize? Put up on a pedestal? Have you ever seen a chain reaction happen that stirs up a movement? Or even a riot? Do stories, or names, or places feel like a scar or stain in your memory? All of these ideas come crashing together in this story of Timothy and Paul in Acts 14, where a miraculous healing almost cost these disciples their …

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The Rest of Our Story /// Paul's First Journey 51:14

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Paul hits the road on his first missionary journey. Along the way, we learn how beautifully diverse the early church is, how the Holy Spirit leads the journey, how people of all backgrounds come to Jesus, and how the Gospel starts to spread all over the world. Speaker: Tim Boundsעל ידי Tim Bounds

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The Rest of Our Story /// Chain-breaking Prayers 50:46

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Speaker: Greg Holderעל ידי Greg Holder

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The Rest of Our Story /// When God Widens the Circle 45:07

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Have you ever been excluded? Has a wall been put up between you and others? Maybe you have excluded and rejected others. We continue in the book of Acts to explore how Jesus tears down walls that divide. It may surprise you in how much He widens the circle to include others in God's big story. Speaker: Greg Holder…

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The Rest of Our Story /// Acts 9 48:27

10M ago48:27

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Have you ever seen a before/after picture that amazed you? Where something was so radically transformed that it leaves you in awe? Jump in with us to the story of Paul's conversion, where he encounters the Risen Jesus in a way that changes his life, his career, his passions, and his longings forever. Speaker: Tim Bounds…

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The Rest of Our Story /// Acts 8 51:15

10M ago51:15

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Have you ever been prompted to share your faith? It can be awkward and intimidating. We continue in the book of Acts and find great, relevant wisdom about building relationships, asking big life questions, and caring for others while reflecting the love of Jesus. Speaker: Greg Holder & Tim Boundsעל ידי Greg Holder & Tim Bounds

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The Rest of Our Story /// Acts 7

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Heartache, loss, grief, suffering, challenges. Bad things happening to good people. These are some of the themes that we see in the book of Acts. But we also see God's faithfulness, His presence, and the hope that can only come from Jesus. Join us as we tackle some shocking stories that ultimately reveal how close and good our God is. Speaker: Greg…

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The Rest of Our Story /// Acts 6

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Speaker: Greg Holderעל ידי Greg Holder

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God's Still Speaking /// God's Still Speaking 40:32

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Speaker: Angela Beiseעל ידי Angela Beise

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Goodness of God /// Goodness of God 41:12

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Speaker: Chris Mitchellעל ידי Chris Mitchell

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Let Us Adore Him /// Christmas 2022 40:03

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We celebrate the reason for the season... and that's Jesus. His miraculous birth sets up his earthly ministry, death, and resurrection. For Christ followers, this is everything. We also talk about the many questions that surround the idea of God becoming a human and how it's not irrational to ask these questions. Speaker: Greg Holder…

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