The Ninety-Eight Podcast: Recent Episodes
Crosspoint Church
Because we spend 98% of our lives outside the walls of our church buildings, the aim of The Ninety-Eight Podcast is to help Christians think and live from an explicitly biblical worldview out in the world. The Ninety-Eight Podcast is an extension of Crosspoint Church, whose mission is to "Make Disciples of All People for God's Glory." We pray you are encouraged and edified in your walk with Christ through this podcast.
In this part 2 of 3, Ryan Heard, Ronnie Morris, and Will Jackson continue to unpack Crosspoint's primary discipleship strategy. Today, the focus is on fellowship through small groups.
In this episode, the first of a three-part mini series, Ronnie Morris, Ryan Heard, and Will Jackson circle up to discuss the heartbeat and framing behind Crosspoint's approach to corporate worship.
In this episode (the Season 5 Finale), we host a Bible Character Draft!
Abbey Cook, Ryan Heard, Will Jackson, and Malory Sanders compete by drafting Bible characters we should want to emulate by examining their perceived spiritual gifts. Informative, inspiring, and fun!
Today on the Ninety-Eight, we learn alongside beloved Crosspoint members Prakrit Subba and Abhishek Indupally, who help us understand the significance of honor-shame culture. Most Westerners have a harder time seeing the honor-shame dynamic at play in the underlying context of the Bible and, even more so, may underestimate the cultural differences at play when sharing Jesus with people of Eastern descent. This episode seeks to help us process theological concepts like honor, shame, and guilt and sharpens us for greater effectiveness in ministry.
What are creeds and confessions? What about ecumenical councils? Do we still need these dusty fixtures from the past? Are we living with them and don't even know it?! Pastor Matt Denton returns to the podcast to help us process the value of these tools for our corporate faith.
This year marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, a monumental event in the history of the Christian church. Pastor Matt Denton joins the podcast to help navigate the importance and legacy of Nicaea for today.
In this episode, Jason Elvington and Will Adams join the podcast to help us kick off a new mini-series on Big Words.
With our Big Words episodes, we'll tackle terms and phrases common to the Christian vernacular that aren't so easy to understand. Today, we launch the plane with two related words: "Orthodoxy" and "Orthopraxy"
In this episode, Jeremy and Liz Chasteen help parents contemplate the pros and cons of public schooling, private schooling, and homeschooling.
As a bonus opportunity, parents, you won't want to miss our Parent Equip Night coming up on Sunday night, June 29, here at Crosspoint. Be on the lookout for registration and details to come.
In this episode, we pick up where the 2025 Crosspoint Women's Retreat concluded and revisit Matthew 11 with Abbey Cook. There's so much richness in this short passage; you won't want to miss this conversation.
In this episode, Abbey, Jeremy, and Will explore the concept of being God's people. Specifically, they aim to unpack a question we might ponder as Christians living in America: Is the United States a so-called "One Nation Under God?"
In this episode, Will Adams previews a book he's recently read, which makes the claim that Christianity has made an undeniable dent in the world. The curious part? The author isn't himself a Christian. Tune in to learn more.
How do you read the Bible? Hunt and peck for standout verses? Reading a few verses at a time, or maybe a chapter a day? In this episode, Jason Elvington pulls up a chair to help us consider the importance of long passages in the diet of a Christian's regular Bible reading.
In this episode, Caleb Morgan and Evan Ward join the podcast to discuss the recent announcement that a new edition of the ESV Bible will be released in 2025. What does this mean for our trust in modern translations? Are there any significant changes in this new edition? Tune in to learn more.
Book Briefs: Compelling Community by Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop, Crossway.
In this episode, Ryan Heard unpacks the book Compelling Community for us. Of the most notable takeaways, Ryan helps us see the importance of the investment and relationship in the church family despite what we observe to be superficial differences. Tune in to learn more.
In this episode, Caleb Morgan is joined by Jeremy Chasteen and Ken Lewis to discuss a framework, or guide, for discipleship. Have you ever wondered how to structure time when meeting someone for discipleship? Need tips for navigating a discipling relationship? In short, their advice is this: Life, Doctrine, and Mission.
In this episode, Will explores the nature and function of angels. Why do they exist? How do we relate to them? Tune in to learn more.
In today's episode, we bring you a reading of a recent piece from our church blog written by Gracie Wells. In this article, Gracie wrestles with the notion of God's immutability--how He never changes and what this means for His relationship with His people. In particular, God's unchanging nature and heart can be comforts for Christians when we navigate challenging times and the darkest of days on this earth.
As Crosspoint prepares to study 1 Peter this Spring semester, Abbey Cook and Will Jackson launch a conversation to help guide us for the road ahead.
Why are we so prone to add more and more to our lives, especially in the vein of New Year's Resolutions? In this episode, Ryan and Will discuss the importance of rest in the Christian life and the healthy reminder of human finitude.
Listen along as we read a recent article written by Nate Farrar, where he helps us process God's sovereignty alongside His love, even amidst the seemingly worst of circumstances.
When we say "the gospel" or use "gospel" to describe something, what do we really mean? Should we offer more clarity? Word choice matters, but how much does it matter?
Join us as we tinker with these ideas.
In this episode, Jeremy Chasteen, Ryan Heard, and Evan Ward join the conversation to help us think through making the most of the holiday season. This stretch of days is joy-oriented but can also be challenging for some. How can we navigate together? Tune in.
In this episode, Abbey Cook, Malory Sanders, and Gracie Wells address what it means to fear God.
If God is loving, tender, and near, why would He expect us to fear Him? Is there such a thing as incorrectly fearing God? Tune in to explore alongside these sisters.
Are humans really just souls that have bodies? Bodies that have souls?
In this episode Caleb Morgan and Evan Ward unpack a recent blog post written by Evan in which he provides a thoughtful outworking of this core doctrine and its implications for modern life.
In this episode Jeremy Chasteen and Abbey Cook help us unpack this interesting phrase in Philippians 2.
What do you mean, “stop being so weird”?
In this episode, Malory Sanders, Abby Krasselt, and Caleb Morgan talk through some common conversational faux pas, personal examples, and mindful tips on how Christians can engage each other and the lost without coming across as “weird.”
With election season upon us, most of us are contemplating the state of the nation and possible roads forward. In this episode, Jason Finley joins us to discuss whether there is a biblical perspective on a host of typical voter issues. In a world of left and right, is there such a thing as a "Christian middle?"
Have you ever waited until the end of a conversation to drop something big? Have you ever been on the receiving end?
In this episode, T.L. Berry and Evan Ward help identify why we do this and how to navigate a better way.
In this episode, Jason Elvington returns to discuss how Christians can appropriate apologetics for their own growth, spiritual maturity, and assurance of faith.
In this episode, Jeremy Chasteen and Jason Finley help us discern the potential call and giftedness needed for leadership in Christ's kingdom.
In this episode, Abbey Cook and Ryan Heard help unpack the biblical concepts surrounding gender and maturity. Is womanhood the opposite of manhood? Or is boyhood its opposite? Why? Are we over-emphasizing the distinctions between the sexes while underplaying the importance of maturing according to one's gender? Tune in to learn more.
In this episode Pastor Matt Denton joins us to discuss whether the Unites States was 1) founded as, 2) intended to be, and 3) continues as a Christian nation. This episode is equal parts historical, philosophical, and theological. Tune in to learn more.
In this episode, Ryan Heard discusses the biblical call toward holiness. In our common experience, it seems that the term "purity" is often too simplistically applied. In this conversation, we argue for the helpfulness of "holiness" as a term that can recenter us on God's aim.
In this episode, Jason Elvington joins the podcast to help listeners understand how to leverage apologetics in evangelism.
With the first episode of Season 5, we dive into Scripture to chart the Bible's go-to books for memorizing, learning how to study, reading to children, etc.
Tune in and tune up.
We hope that you enjoy this reading of Alison Mitchell's The One O'Clock Miracle: A True Story about Trusting the Words of Jesus by Jeremy Chasteen.
To purchase this book for yourself, check out www.thegoodbook.com.
Also, free resources to go along with this book, such as coloring and activity pages, can be found at: https://www.thegoodbook.com/free-resources?qf=tales%20that%20tell%20the%20truth
*Original music by Noah Squires
We hope that you enjoy this reading of Deborah and the Very Big Battle read by Ellison Ward. This book is part of the "Very Best Bible Stories" series and is great for children aged 2 to 4.
To purchase this book for yourself, please check out www.thegoodbook.com.
*Original music by Noah Squires
We hope that you enjoy this reading of The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross by Becca Watson.
To purchase this book for yourself, check out www.thegoodbook.com.
Also, free resources to go along with this book, such as coloring and activity pages, can be found at: https://www.thegoodbook.com/free-resources?qf=tales%20that%20tell%20the%20truth
In this final episode of Season 4, we close up the mailbag by addressing more of your great questions. For future episodes like this, feel free to email your questions to podcast@crosspointclemson.org.
Stay tuned this summer for more bonus content on this feed and we look forward to resuming our normally scheduled episodes in August 2024.
The mailbag is open for business! Tune in to this Part 1 episode in which we address some of your listener-submitted questions.
In this episode, Malory Sanders invites Ryan Heard and Hannah Sarver to the table to discuss a helpful evangelism framework called the "Three Circles." Don't miss this final installment in our running series of Gospel Tools. You can check out this method and more at crosspointclemson.org/gospel-tools.
In this episode we discuss the overlap between two approaches to reaching the lost, "Cultural Apologetics" and "Cross-Cultural Evangelism." Whether seeking to relate to people operating from a secular worldview or majority world religion, we've got to remain confident and clear in the gospel but aim to be accessible to our audience.
Of the many tools at our disposal for sharing the gospel, the "bridge diagram" is one of Crosspoint's favorites. In this episode, Malory Sanders, Hannah Sarver, and Gracie Wells introduce the listener to this method of sharing and provide some tips for the harvest.
In this episode we hear from Jeremy Chasteen and Jason Finley as they consider, on behalf of the listener, whether every Christian should participate in seminary training. The answer is not as clear-cut as you might think. Tune in.
In this episode, we wrestle through a common question for many of us. Tune in as we consider modern Israel from a theological perspective.
You can read the written version of this audio reading on the Crosspoint Blog at https://crosspointclemson.substack.com/p/should-christians-support-israel
In this episode, we welcome Will Adams and Ryan Heard to shine a light on the significant ways the New Testament rests upon and draws from the Old Testament.
In this episode, we hear from Emily Davidson, Malory Sanders, and Hannah Sarver as they talk about the importance of drawing upon one's testimony in Christ for evangelism. Tune in for tips and best practices on this simple means of sharing the gospel.
To learn more, visit crosspointclemson.org/gospel-tools.
This episode exists as a follow-up conversation to Episode 142: Salvation in the Old Testament. While the questions we might ask are inexhaustible, this episode seeks to provide even more clarity on this tricky concept.
In this episode, Noah and Emily Squires help us think through Christ's call toward hospitality in the Christian life.
In this episode, we welcome Abbey Jensen, Malory Sanders, and Hannah Sarver to discuss past experiences in evangelism. What have we learned along the way? What has most shaped us? What encourages us along the journey of Christian obedience? Tune in.
Malory Sanders and Rebecca Watson hop on the podcast to help us think through this question: "How were the people of the Old Testament saved?"
In this episode, Jason Elvington helps us process "make or break" theology. Which hills are worth dying on? Which doctrines are most important for unity in the church? How does parsing theology impact evangelism and mentoring? Tune in to learn more.
Ronnie Morris and Jeremy Vinson visit the podcast to discuss musical worship in a Christian's personal life, and the place worship holds in pursuing spiritual discipline.
In this episode Ryan Heard and Hannah Sarver help us think through our call to evangelism in our daily environments with a tool called the Oikos Map.
On this episode, Abbey Cook and Ryan Heard help us unpack a thought-provoking question for the New Year.
In this episode, Lead Pastors Jeremy Chasteen and Jason Finley reflect on the past year and how God encouraged, challenged, and strengthened them in their faith journeys.
Back by popular demand, ... it's Bible Trivia on the Ninety-Eight!
Caleb Morgan reprises his best game-show-host impression to navigate our contestants through a series of Bible trivia questions. Listen and play along.
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To submit a question for a future mailbag episode, email podcast@crosspointclemson.org
In this episode, we invite Emmanuel Elrod and Thomas Welch to help us consider the "essentials" of the gospel. In other words, what must someone believe to have saving faith vs. what beliefs can be developed after trusting in Christ? Tune in.
In this episode, we invite Ryan Heard to the table to help us grapple with the supernatural in the book of Acts and our modern-day engagement with the supernatural in the Christian life.
In this episode, we welcome Ellison Ward and Haylee Welch to help us think about the relationship between social media and mental wellness.
Want to go deeper in your Bible reading or take the next step in understanding God's Word? Join us as we dive into the basics of Bible Study with a very accessible method called O.I.A. (Observation, Interpretation, and Application)
In this episode we hear from Ryan Heard and Tyler Miers as they help us unpack the recent phrase "Toxic Masculinity." Does the term have warrant? If there is a problem, are Christians helping or making things worse? Tune in.
In this episode, Dr. Stephen Eccher helps us process the significance of the Protestant Reformation for our day. What is Reformation Day? What if the Reformation had never occurred? Tune in to hear the answer to these questions and more.
How do you respond when someone asks, "How Are You?" For most of us, it's a short, polite response that inadvertently sidesteps question. Hannah Sarver and Gracie Wells help us unpack this phenomenon and work toward a better way.
In this episode, we welcome Clemson professor Jeremy Vinson back to the table to discuss the Christian perspective on financial investments. When Americans win big in the stock market, are we stealing from the marginalized across the globe? How are our hearts intertwined in our retirement planning decisions today? Tune in.
In this episode, Crosspoint's co-lead pastors join us to discuss whether Christians should baptize or partake of the Lord's Supper outside of the normally gathered assembly of believers--typically Sunday morning church services.
In this episode, Jason Elvington helps us see how Pentecost finds its significance with an earlier moment in the biblical narrative (hint: Genesis 11) and how Christians today can seek to live out the multi-cultural realities of Pentecost today.
In this episode, Abbey Cook and Ryan Heard help shine a light on the God-designed gender distinctions we experience and work to propose a framework for thinking about masculinity and feminity from a Christian worldview. This episode introduces a mini-series of men's and women's discipleship episodes to come.
In this episode, we gather Josh Rives with Noah and Emily Squires to discuss the beauty of redemption as it's found in popular works of literature. You'll not want to miss this conversation if you consider yourself a fan of the Lord of the Rings, the Chronicles of Narnia, or even the Harry Potter series.
In this episode we discuss the intersection of Christianity and competition! Caleb Morgan helps us think through how all of life is a calling unto worship and witness--even in our sports.
Is crypto here to stay, or is it a fleeting trend? Is it safe for investment among Christians? Should Christians donate crypto?
In this episode, we invite Jeremy Vinson to briefly explain cryptocurrency and help us consider its impact on the world and the Christian life.
Welcome to Acts!
Crosspoint has recently launched a multi-part series studying the book of Acts. Tune in to learn more about helpful behind-the-scenes information, themes on the horizon, and implications for our daily lives.
In this episode, College Minister Jason Elvington joins us to discuss the most common challenges facing college students eager to build Christian community.
In this episode, Will and Josh offer guidance for the Christian trying to navigate a life of faith and proclamation amid the "Misinformation Age." When all the world questions truth, and even when the storm causes Christians to question our beliefs, the promise of Christ holds resolute.
Part 5 - Q&A Panel Discussion (Tyler Miers, Rob Emmons, Jason Elvington, Will Jackson, Jason Finley)
Summer Equip Night 2023, Why We Trust the Bible
Part 4: "Sufficiency of Scripture" - Tyler Miers
Summer Equip Night 2023, Why We Trust the Bible
Part 3: "Reliability of the Bible" - Rob Emmons
Summer Equip Night 2023, Why We Trust the Bible
Part 2: "Understanding Inerrancy" - Jason Elvington
Summer Equip Night 2023, Why We Trust the Bible
Part 1: "More than a Book" - Will Jackson
Summer Equip Night 2023, Why We Trust the Bible
In this Part 2, we continue to unpack "Crazy Busy" and offer some tools and helpful guidelines for redeeming our energy, time, and resources.
From our Spring 2023 Equip Night, tune in to learn more about what's at stake as we seek to navigate our crazy busy lives in a crazy busy world.
Tune in to join us for the season finale episode and second half of our mailbag. (Sneak peak: Do pets go to heaven? What will be our age in heaven? Bible trivia!?)
Enjoy the summer, everyone!
The Mailbag is back! You sent your questions and we rallied the troops to wrestle through them. Teamwork = Dream work.
(Sneak peak: Why is our name Crosspoint? Can Baptists also be Calvinists? What is the location of Crosspoint's next church plant?)
To submit a question to a future episode of the mailbag, email podcast@crosspointclemson.org
In this episode we invite Jason Finley and Evan Ward to help parents process whether or not their child is ready to be baptized and how to navigate next steps in discipleship and obedience to Christ.
Anyone can read the Bible! On this episode, Josh Rives is joined by Josh Storms, Gracie Wells, and Piper Giuliani for a Bible Read-Along. Using methods from David Helm’s One to One Bible Reading, they read and break down a passage together.
One to One Bible Reading: https://a.co/d/4OQOlsD
www.csmedia1.com/gfcdonmills.ca/onetoone-coma.pdf
All people are made in God's image--yet our world often overlooks the marginalized. Abbey Jensen and Evan Ward join the podcast to help us understand how we can best love the people in our lives who are affected by special needs.
How should Christians think about the recent financial scare related to the Silicon Valley Bank crisis? How should we process confidence in the modern financial world, in general? Clemson Professor and Crosspoint Church Member Jeremy Vinson helps us process these things and more. Tune in.
In this episode John Giuliani helps us think through evangelism and the common challenges we might face when seeking to be obedient to God's call.
In this episode we invite Caleb Morgan and Emmanuel Elrod to discuss one way God has given us glimpses of redemption through popular storytelling--movies.
In this episode we invite Jason Elvington to help us understand "The Book of the Twelve," more commonly known as the Minor Prophets. No doubt, this part of our Bible can feel daunting to approach. Yet, we are reminded that riches and blessings abound in all of God's Word.
In this episode we talk with Jeremy Vinson about a framework for political thinking and engagement in the Christian life.
On this episode we invite Abbey Cook to the table and consider how to best support and love our missionaries deployed on the field.
When moving to a new area, finding a church to go to can be challenging. In this episode, Will, Jeremy, and Josh give some helpful advice for relocating churches.
Here are some helpful church finding tools that were mentioned in this episode:
thepillarnetwork.com/find-a-church
9marks.org/church-search
thegospelcoalition.org/churches
In this episode Jason Finley joins the podcast to discuss how the Sunday sermon has impact Monday through Saturday and how we can grow as listeners and participants in these preaching moments.
We will all experience suffering at some point in our lives. In this episode, Abbey Cook shares why joy and suffering can coexist in our lives.
Our bodies are profoundly essential to our wellbeing. In this episode, Casey Finley shares a holistic understanding of how God created us.
Sexuality is a controversial topic in the world today. In this episode, Liz Chasteen shares a Biblical perspective on sexuality.
Emotions are often difficult to manage or understand. In this episode, Abbey Cook shares what it means to walk through emotions in a godly manner.
Spiritual Disciplines are essential in our daily lives. In this episode, Cayce Finley shares the importance of Spiritual Disciplines in the Christian life.
Last fall, Crosspoint offered an EQUIP class for the women in our church. In this episode, Liz Chasteen shares what it means to find our identity in Christ.
The mailbag is here! Tune in as Will and Josh chew on the best questions submitted.
Thanks for sending in your questions (keep 'em coming!)
In this final episode of our End Times mini series, Rob Emmons and Jason Finley join again to discuss dispensational theology.
The Millennium . . . When will it be? What will it be? Is it symbolic? Why does any of this matter? Tune in as we continue our conversation with Rob Emmons and Jason Finley on the End Times.
In this Part 1 of a series of conversations on the End Times, Rob Emmons and Jason Finley have joined us to dive into this topic that can be fanaticized and neglected alike within the Christian community. What is a healthy approach? What are the non-negotiables? Tune in to learn more.
In this episode we hear from Jason Elvington, Caleb Morgan, and Evan Ward as they help us and invite us to partner with their ministries to young adults, teenagers, and children.
Do we find ourselves going through the motions of Christian community without actually pursuing vulnerability and life change with brothers and sisters? Abbey Cook and Ryan Heard join us to discuss this common experience and a way forward.
Mental health impacts our spiritual lives and affects the lives of many people. At our college Gathering, counselors TL Berry and Melicia Tanner joined Jason and Malory for a panel discussion on mental health in the Christian life.
In this episode, Ellison, Malory, and Josh share what they have been learning about the Old Testament and its value in the Christian life.
Today more than ever, we are constantly bombarded with all kinds of content. In this episode, Abbey, Josh, and Will discuss how we can rightly view content in an increasingly noisy world.
Ever wonder what most people mean when they refer to a "quiet time?" Listen along to this episode as Will and Josh dive into the common components and potential misnomers of one's devotional time with the Lord.
In this episode Will and Josh are joined by Jason Elvington to consider the necessity of knowing the exact moment in which salvation occurs.
In this episode Will and Josh are joined by Jeremy Chasteen to discuss the nuts and bolts of one of the New Testament's more common literary genres: the Epistle.
Tune in to learn about a Christian perspective on personality types and tests and the integration (if any) into the Christian worldview. In this episode we welcome Malory Sanders to the platform and introduce Josh Rives in his new role with the podcast.
Hear from Martin Tiller as he reflects on his journey of sanctification as a worker and leader in industry.
In this episode we hear from Abbey Cook on the value and importance of pursuing multi-generational relationships within the Christian life.
In this episode Dan Morgan and Joel Smith look ahead to their efforts to plant a church in Charleston, SC and explain how the work of church planting is akin to simply living the ordinary Christian life.
In this episode Jason Finley reveals an uncommon but incredibly important secret to Christian growth. Tune in to learn more!
The Season Two Finale is here! ... In this episode Abbey Cook, Jeremy Chasteen, Jason Finley, and Will Jackson participate in a "snake-style" draft to determine the best tools and resources at our disposal as we seek to make disciples of all people for God's glory.
In this episode Jason Finley helps the listener in approaching the book of James by previewing a few key concepts found within the letter and by unpacking challenges we might anticipate.
In this episode, we learn from John Henschen on the importance of Christian community as it relates to the pitfalls of Christian isolationism.
In this episode we hear from Generation LINK Resident Josh Rives as he introduces us to a set of early church theologians called the "Cappadocian Fathers" and how they point us to further appreciate the Holy Spirit today.
In this episode Matt Denton helps us understand the collection of poems and songs in our Bibles that we call the Psalms.
In this final installment of a 3 part mini series, Jeremy and Liz Chasteen lead us to consider the way Christians are called to relate as husband and wife.
In this Part 2 of a 3 episode mini series, Jeremy and Liz Chasteen help unpack the ins and outs of Christian dating.
In this Part 1 of a 3 episode mini series, Jeremy and Liz Chasteen join the podcast to discuss Christian friendship across the genders. What does a healthy friendship look like for brothers and sisters in Christ? Tune in and tell a friend.
In this episode Abbey Cook and Joel Smith join the podcast to discuss the notion of identity, how the world pulls at our deepest questions of self, and how Christ reigns supreme in those he has redeemed.
In this episode we consider the fundamental calling to pursue human flourishing and the specific opportunities before us, as Christians, in light of the current conflict in Eastern Europe.
In this episode Ryan Heard brings greater understanding to Crosspoint's small group strategy and explains how the weekly scheduled gathering carries over into the rest of Christian life.
In this episode Jason Finley and Will Jackson discuss tools and recommendations for reading the narrative sections of the Old Testament in a distinctly Christian manner.
In this episode Will Jackson speaks with Jimmy (surname undisclosed for security reasons), Crosspoint member and missionary serving in South Asia, about the biblical framework and call for Christians to pursue unreached people groups.
Tune in to this Part 2 of 2 to continue learning from Melicia Tanner and T.L. Berry as they offer insights from their experiences in professional counseling and seek to help Christians navigating the world of mental health.
Tune in to this Part 1 of 2 to learn from Melicia Tanner and T.L. Berry as they offer insights from their experiences in professional counseling and seek to help Christians navigating the world of mental health.
In this episode we receive a quick update on the Afghan Refugee Resettlement Effort from Brock Bass and learn what it means to love people from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds in our community.
In this episode Will Jackson and Joel Smith discuss the importance of habits in the Christian life and provide listeners with a quick "habits workshop."
In this episode Will Jackson is joined by Abbey Cook and Ryan Heard to consider the phenomenon that is the "New Year's Resolution" and a Christian approach to this popular idea.
Will Jackson is joined by Jason Finley and Jeremy Chasteen to reflect on the unchanging hope of Christ and the call to the Christians as we step into 2022.
In this episode Will Jackson discusses the struggles of doubt in the Christian life with former Crosspoint staffer Jason Elvington.
In this episode Will Jackson is joined by Quintin Baldwin and Jason Finley to discuss the pain and purpose that God has prescribed in waiting for children, and specifically, the journey of adoption.
In this episode, Matt Denton joins Will Jackson to discuss the contemporary struggle we all face to understand who we really are as people and what God intends for our human-ness.
In this episode of the Ninety-Eight, Joel Smith unpacks a helpful soundbite that speaks into our experiences of suffering, toil, and the call to lay down our lives for others.
In this episode Will Jackson is joined by Matt McConnell and Josh Rives to discuss how music exists as a gift to be both enjoyed and utilized in service to others and in worship unto God.
Ronnie Morris and Will Jackson sit down to discuss the importance and outworking of worshipping God as Father, Son, and Spirit.
In this episode of the Ninety-Eight, Will Jackson is joined by Evan Ward to discuss the concepts of temptation and sin in the Christian experience in relation to Christ's own journey on our behalf.
In this episode Abbey Cook, Jason Finley, and Will Jackson discuss how God's purposes in creating humans, as male and female--the same but also different, informs how we might approach discipleship and mentoring.
In this fourth and final part of the "Christian Calling" miniseries, Will Jackson is joined by Brock Bass and Joel Smith to discuss the potential call to vocational ministry and missions.
In this episode Will Jackson, Brock Bass, and Joel Smith continue discussing "Christian Calling" as it relates to the potential pursuit of a spouse.
In this episode Will Jackson is joined by Brock Bass and Joel Smith to consider God's call for Christians in considering career and workplace decisions.
Today in the Ninety-Eight, Will Jackson, Brock Bass, and Joel Smith address the concept of calling in the life of a Christian to kickstart a new mini-series on the topic.
In this episode we learn from the wisdom and experience of Legacy Pastor Ken Lewis about the Christian calling to be mentors and mentees in Christian discipleship relationships.
Season 2 is here! Be sure to subscribe or follow this podcast for new episodes every week.
Tune in to hear one of five "TED Talks" from Crosspoint's 2021 Summer EQUIP Night.
Part 2: Evan Ward
Tune in to hear one of five "TED Talks" from Crosspoint's 2021 Summer EQUIP Night.
Part 1: Mark Welborn
Tune in to hear one of five "TED Talks" from Crosspoint's 2021 Summer EQUIP Night.
Part 3: T. L. Berry
Tune in to hear one of five "TED Talks" from Crosspoint's 2021 Summer EQUIP Night.
Part 4: Gabe Bolding
Tune in to hear one of five "TED Talks" from Crosspoint's 2021 Summer EQUIP Night.
Part 5: T. L. Berry
Tune in for this quick teaser episode previewing Season 2 of the Ninety-Eight Podcast!
Enjoy your summers, everyone! We love you!
Have you ever found yourself confused by the occasional instances where the Gospel writers disagree on the facts in their retellings of Jesus' life and ministry? In this episode Jason Finley and Will Jackson are joined by Dr. Channing Crisler of Anderson University to discuss the Gospels and prepare people with tools to approach what can be a common tripping hazard in Bible reading.
In this episode we learn from Crosspoint's Worship Minister Ronnie Morris about the dynamics of prayer. Ronnie helps us think through questions such as "Does prayer work every time?", "How do our prayers look different when we are alone versus when we are with others?", and "How can I stay focused while I pray?"
How do we evangelize strangers? What are the unique opportunities and challenges to calling family members and friends to submit to Christ? Tune in to this episode to hear the biblical case for evangelism and a handful of practical tips for sharing the gospel with anyone God might put in our path. Featured guests: Joel Smith and Rachel Jones.
In this After Burner episode we learn more about Generation LINK Resident Noah Squires and our need to continually trust God's Word amidst life's pressing questions and cultural shifts.
In this final class session of Church History Essentials we examine the effects of the Enlightenment on the growing world, the legacy of the Southern Baptist Convention (Great Commission Baptists), and how each of us holds a unique place in the history of Christianity.
Guest Speaker: Noah Squires
In this After Burner listeners will learn more about Generation LINK Resident Jordan Hargrave and her passion for missions as we discuss further the modern missionary movement and its continuation in churches today.
In this live recording of our EQUIP class Church History Essentials, we work through the origins of the Baptist tradition as one of many offshoots of the Protestant Reformation in addition to learning about some key figures in the modern missionary movement.
Guest Speaker: Jordan Hargrave
In this After Burner episode, listeners are invited to learn more about Generation LINK Resident Alice Perry and her recent crash course on Martin Luther.
This week our EQUIP class Church History Essentials dove into the Reformation with a survey of Martin Luther's life and works as well as some other key figures from this period. Whereas the church had found itself caught in mysticism and works-based salvation up until this point, the Reformation brought about a "Return to Redeeming Faith."
Guest Speaker: Alice Perry Book Recommendation: Brand Luther by Andrew Pettegree
In this After Burner episode Will Jackson and Caleb Morgan discuss the phenomenon of public in-fighting on social media platforms among brothers and sisters in Christ and what we can learn from the early church's own struggles with inter-faith quarreling.
On this episode of the Ninety-Eight Podcast Jeremy Chasteen, Jason Finley, and Will Jackson discuss the relevance of confessional creeds, both ancient and modern, and the continued danger of false teaching in the church. For further study, listen to the recent Ninety-Eight Podcast episodes entitled "Was Jesus Created?" and "Do We Worship the Right Jesus?"
Tune in as we continue our journey in Church History Essentials with this live recording discussing the troubling rivalries in the early church and the rise of the Roman Catholic Church.
Guest Speaker: Caleb Morgan
In this After Burner conversation listeners are introduced to GLINK Resident Evan Ward as they learn more about his exposure to early church history and its application for today.
Tune in to this live recording from our EQUIP class Church History Essentials where we discuss the rise of the "Christian" Roman Empire, the monumental Council of Nicaea, and the subtle ways we can become vulnerable to the pitfalls of ancient heresies.
Guest speaker: Evan Ward
In this After Burner episode, we learn more about Generation LINK Resident Josh Storms and his experience teaching about the challenges of the earliest Christians.
Tune in to this audio recording from Week 1 of our EQUIP class Church History Essentials to learn how the earliest Christians wrestled to "Find their Footing" in the middle of a rapidly expanding world.
Special guest speaker: Josh Storms, Generation LINK Resident - College Ministry
In this episode Katelin James and Kirby Player conclude our 3-part mini series "Meet the Elder Candidates" by introducing our listeners to Gabe Bolding.
In today's episode you will get to know Elder candidate John Henschen as he is interviewed by Katelin James and Ainsley Henschen, John's daughter.
In this episode Katelin James and Brock Bass interview Will Jackson to kick off a 3-part mini-series in which the Crosspoint family is introduced to its most recent batch of Elder candidates.
Tune in and listen to this episode of the Ninety-Eight in which Jason Finley sits down with several Crosspoint members and two lay elders to discuss their journeys of discipleship.
In this episode of the Ninety-Eight, Jason Finley and Will Jackson discuss questions submitted during the Burning Questions EQUIP class ranging from same-sex marriage to reciting the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag.
Brock Bass, Will Jackson, Josh Jones, and Katelin James discuss the more common identity-issues facing Christians today on this audio recording from the "Burning Questions" Equip class at Crosspoint.
On this audio recording from the recent Burning Questions live session, Deborah Brock, Abbey Cook, Ryan Heard, and Will Jackson discuss the growing ways human cultures seek to redefine gender and sexuality, how Christians are susceptible to the world's agenda, and how we can care for those hurting and deceived as those who are able to empathize with compassion as sexually-broken yet redeemed and restored sinners.
In this live recording from Crosspoint's Equip class, "Burning Questions," Jeremy Chasteen, Abbey Cook, Will Jackson, and Ken Lewis discuss the timeless truths of the local church and the bigger issues making headlines in recent years. Topics discussed include: Great Commission Baptists, women in leadership, #churchtoo, and cancel culture.
Tune in to this audio recording from the Burning Questions EQUIP class as Liz Chasteen, Matt Denton, Jordan Hargrave, and Will Jackson discuss threats to human dignity in the world and Christian responsibility in a confused culture. Topics include capital punishment, abortion, black lives matter and more.
In this audio recording from the first live session of Burning Questions 2020, Rob Emmons, Will Jackson, Katelin James, and Joel Smith discuss the challenges and opportunities of Christian engagement with culture by addressing hot topics such as the legalization of marijuana and patronage to companies that support Planned Parenthood.
In this audio recording from a live session of the EQUIP class "Burning Questions" Jason Finley, Will Jackson, and Jason Smith engage with pressing ideas and thoughts for Christians as we think through civic engagement and our participation in the upcoming presidential election. They seek to give helpful responses to questions such as, "Should I vote?" or "Should Christians weigh a political candidate’s character higher than the political candidate’s platform?"
In this episode of the Ninety-Eight Podcast Will Jackson is joined by Chad Ferrell and Heath Fulmer to discuss the challenges and bright spots found in planting a church in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chad and Heath are church planters in Charlotte, NC seeking to reach the campus and community surrounding UNC-Charlotte.
Ryan Heard joins Will Jackson to talk about how we use our time. What does the Bible say about it? What are common time traps for which we should be on the lookout? Tune in to this episode to learn practical steps you can put into place to protect your time in a way that honors God.
Therapy or Discipleship? Jason Finley and T. L. Berry discuss the "what" and "why" of Biblical Counseling and how it relates to the ministry of the Word in the local church.
In this episode Jason Finley and Josh Jones share from God's Word and their own experiences about worship in the home. Tune in as they discuss best practices they've learned, teach how to work through failure, and offer helpful resources for the journey ahead.
In this episode Will Jackson and Katelin Domanski are joined by Joe and Melicia Tanner to discuss the importance and opportunities for biblical community outside of regularly-scheduled church gatherings.
God speaks to Christians through the Bible. Even when we have big questions, His Word is true! In this episode Brock Bass and Alice Perry join Katelin Domanski to address three big questions submitted by the Crosspoint Student Ministry. Join us to see what God has to say about how we can learn from His Word and be encouraged through all circumstances.
We become that which we behold. Dive deeper with Katelin Domanski and Jason Finley as they consider how applying the discipline of beholding God fuels a life of worship.
For further reflection, we recommend listening to Pastor Jason's sermon, "Behold the Glory of the Lord," from March 29, 2020 posted at crosspointclemson.org/media.
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Will Jackson is joined by John Henschen and Matt Ledbetter to discuss how Christians might consider using their stimulus checks from the 2020 CARES Act.
Drawing heavily from the principles taught in Crosspoint's EQUIP class, "Personal Finance for Christians," Will, John and Matt recommend listeners consider Art Rainer's rubric of Give, Save, Live as detailed in his book, The Money Challenge.