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Praxis

Crosspoint Community Church

55 episodes

6 days ago

Send us a text What if the only true measure of spiritual maturity is love—and not the easy versions? We bring our series on mental models for missional discipleship to a close by naming love as the plumb line that aligns everything: discipleship, mission, leadership, and daily life. Not the Hallmark fuzzies, not constant affirmation, not Midwest nice. We look to Jesus who had grace and truth in full measure, self-giving at the cross as the standard that straightens what our culture and our c...

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Send us a text What if the only true measure of spiritual maturity is love—and not the easy versions? We bring our series on mental models for missional discipleship to a close by naming love as the plumb line that aligns everything: discipleship, mission, leadership, and daily life. Not the Hallmark fuzzies, not constant affirmation, not Midwest nice. We look to Jesus who had grace and truth in full measure, self-giving at the cross as the standard that straightens what our culture and our c...

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Religion & Spirituality

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Praxis

Love Is The Plumb Line

Send us a text What if the only true measure of spiritual maturity is love—and not the easy versions? We bring our series on mental models for missional discipleship to a close by naming love as the plumb line that aligns everything: discipleship, mission, leadership, and daily life. Not the Hallmark fuzzies, not constant affirmation, not Midwest nice. We look to Jesus who had grace and truth in full measure, self-giving at the cross as the standard that straightens what our culture and our c...

6 days ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Praxis

God's Kingdom Is About All People

Send us a text What if the kingdom of God isn’t an exit plan but a present reality that disrupts our politics and reorders our lives? We open with a bold claim: God’s kingdom looks like Jesus’ ministry. That means good news to the poor, freedom for the oppressed, healing for the sick, and a reconciling community that previews the world to come. We unpack the “already and not yet,” grounding it in Luke 4, Luke 17, the Lord’s Prayer, and the sweeping arc of Scripture that refuses to pick betwee...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 35 minutes

Praxis

Navigating Holiday Tensions

Send us a text Holiday season or pressure cooker? Between the nonstop events, gift budgets, and Hallmark-level expectations, December can intensify everything—joy and grief, laughter and loneliness, unity and old wounds. We get candid about why family dynamics spike this time of year and map out a practical way to move through it with grace and truth. We start by naming the hidden currents: idealized scripts that make real life feel lacking, grief that returns on anniversaries, and the logis...

1 month ago

1 hour 34 minutes

Praxis

Send us a text What if the most important work of your life happens where no one sees it? We dig into a core conviction of missional discipleship—God cares about the who, not just the do—and trace how that truth reframes leadership, mission, and everyday faith. We start with Jesus’ own pattern: decades of hidden formation before three years of public ministry. That ratio alone confronts our bias for speed and scale. From calling the Twelve to be with him before sending them, to telling retur...

2 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Praxis

Trust Leads, Effort Follows

Send us a text What if the order of your life is backwards? We’re tackling a simple idea with radical implications: trust leads and effort follows. Starting with Jesus’ baptism and temptation, we explore how identity received—not achievement earned—powered his ministry. From there, we trace how the New Testament consistently places grace before effort, and why that sequence frees us from the grind, clarifies our calling, and sustains real fruit. We get honest about the cultural worship of hu...

2 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Praxis

God's Kingdom Looks Like Jesus' Ministry

Send us a text The kingdom of God was the centerpiece of Jesus' teaching, but what exactly does this kingdom look like? Far more than a distant heavenly realm we'll experience after death, God's kingdom is a present reality that Jesus embodied through his revolutionary ministry. When we understand that "God's kingdom looks like Jesus' ministry," we gain a powerful lens for discipleship today. Jesus didn't just announce God's kingdom theoretically—he demonstrated it tangibly. He healed the si...

3 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes

Praxis

God Is Like Jesus

Send us a text What comes into our minds when we think about God shapes everything else in our lives. Yet most of us carry distorted images of God that we've picked up from our upbringing, painful experiences, or cultural messages—images that create barriers to authentic relationship with him. In this episode, we unpack five common misconceptions about God that might be operating beneath the surface of your faith: the Distant Deity who remains uninvolved, the Sovereign Puppet Master who cont...

4 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

Praxis

God Meets Us Where We Actually Are

Send us a text What if God doesn't wait for us to clean up our act before loving us? What if He actually meets us exactly where we are—in all our messy, broken reality? In a discussion about our second mental model for missional discipleship, we unpack the life-changing truth that "God bends to meet us in reality." This isn't just feel-good theology—it's the pattern we see throughout scripture and most vividly in Jesus himself. From Genesis where God sought Adam and Eve after their sin to J...

5 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

Praxis

God's Mission Has a Church

Send us a text When was the last time you felt the pressure to "bring God" to a situation? What if God was already there, working long before you arrived? This episode challenges our fundamental assumptions about mission and discipleship by exploring the conviction that God's presence always precedes our participation. We dive deep into what "missional" truly means – not as a trendy church growth strategy, but as a theological reality that reshapes how we engage with the world. From examinin...

5 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

Praxis

The Lenses We Live By

Send us a text What if the way Jesus saw the world could transform how you live your everyday life? In this illuminating conversation, we unpack the concept of mental models—those invisible frameworks that shape everything from how we parent and lead to how we interpret Scripture and engage in mission. Think of mental models like prescription glasses. While rarely noticed, they constantly filter how we see reality. Where do these frameworks come from? Our first formation in family, personal...

6 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

Praxis

Kingdom Aikido: Jesus' Way Toward Loving Enemies

Send us a text What does it truly mean to love your enemies in the way of Jesus? This question isn't just theological theory—it's a practical challenge we face whenever someone wrongs or mistreats us. In this powerful conclusion to our forgiveness series, we explore what might be Jesus's most radical teaching: not just breaking free from cycles of enemy-making, but actively loving those who harm us. Most people naturally default to either fight (retaliation) or flight (passive submission) wh...

7 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

Praxis

Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation: What's the Difference?

Send us a text The journey from forgiveness to reconciliation is one of the most challenging paths in Christian discipleship. While many believers embrace God's forgiveness and understand the importance of forgiving others, the question of what comes next often leaves us confused, frustrated, or even stuck. In this episode, we unpack a powerful distinction that clarifies the forgiveness process: "Forgiveness is a solo, reconciliation is a duet." Through the inspiring story of Elizabeth Ellio...

7 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Praxis

Choosing to Forgive

Send us a text What does it actually look like to forgive someone who's hurt you deeply? After acknowledging the pain and choosing to move toward forgiveness, how do you actually release the debt and free yourself from resentment? In this episode, we dive into the mechanics of forgiveness – the practical steps of extending forgiveness to others even when our emotions haven't caught up with our decision. We unpack the difference between verbally declaring forgiveness and truly embodying it th...

8 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Praxis

Learning to Lament

Send us a text We explore how naming and lamenting the impact of wrongful actions in Jesus's presence serves as the first step toward engaging in cruciform forgiveness. Developing this essential spiritual practice helps us move from bitterness to freedom. • Why facing reality is essential for true forgiveness • The cycle of enemy-making that traps us in unforgiveness • How acknowledging pain allows healing rather than keeping us stuck • Biblical examples of lament from David to Jesus himself...

9 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

Praxis

The Forgiveness of Jesus

Send us a text What does it truly mean to forgive like Jesus? This transformative episode dives deep into the heart of Christian forgiveness by examining both Jesus' teachings and his lived example. Through powerful stories like Corrie Ten Boom confronting her Nazi prison guard and Jesus forgiving from the cross, we discover how forgiveness breaks the destructive cycle of enemy-making that traps so many of us. When someone wrongs us, we often respond by ruminating on the hurt, hardening our ...

9 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

Praxis

Breaking the Cycle of Enemy-Making

Send us a text Forgiveness is a journey that challenges us to confront our own hearts while navigating the complexities of relationships. Understanding the cycle of enemy-making reveals how ruminating on wrongs can harden our hearts and distort our perceptions of others. By intentionally practicing forgiveness, we reclaim our agency and foster deeper connections rooted in love and mercy. In this episode we will: Explore the definition and significance of forgiveness Understand the cycle...

10 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Praxis

Redefining Forgiveness

Send us a text Ever struggled to forgive someone, even when you know it's the right thing to do? That's a journey we're all familiar with, and in this episode, we seek to unravel the complexities of forgiveness and share insights that could transform your perspective. Throughout our conversation, we tackle the misconceptions surrounding forgiveness. We delve into the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, exploring why letting go of bitterness is a personal decision, while rebuil...

11 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Praxis

Engaging the Dechurched with Compassion and Empathy

Send us a textOur episode dives into the phenomenon of de-churching, a significant shift affecting millions in America. We explore why individuals leave the church, how to engage them compassionately, and the importance of being a person of peace in their lives.Exploring the statistics of de-churching in AmericaDiscussing motivations behind leaving the churchHighlighting the need for compassionate engagemenIdentifying ways not to engage: guilt, shame, and fearEmphasizing the importance of cur...

12 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Praxis

Navigating Grief During the Holidays

Send us a textLicensed therapist Terri Koschnick joins us for a heartfelt discussion on navigating grief during the holiday season. With over 30 years of experience, Terri offers her invaluable insights into managing the complex emotions that arise during this time. We begin on a lighthearted note, followed by an episode filled with empathy, practical advice, and the reminder that grief, though intensified during the holidays, is a natural response to loss.As we explore the unpredictability o...

1 year ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Praxis

The Value of Church Community

Send us a textWhat if the quiet exodus from American churches is reshaping the very fabric of our communities? Join us on Praxis as we explore the Great Dechurching, where over 40 million adults have stepped away from church attendance in the last quarter-century. This significant shift raises questions about what individuals miss by leaving church life and how it impacts their spiritual and communal experiences.Church communities offer unique spiritual and communal fulfillment, inspired by t...

1 year ago

1 hour 12 minutes