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The Pursuit with James Griffin
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172 episodes
1 day ago
Jesus didn’t save His followers to sit still or stay silent—He sent them. In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody walk through the opening of the book of Acts to challenge the idea that faith is meant to stay private and explore what it truly means to live as a “sent one” in everyday life. They unpack why so many believers feel stuck, exhausted, or hesitant to speak about their faith, how relying on our own strength leads to burnout instead of boldness,...
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Jesus didn’t save His followers to sit still or stay silent—He sent them. In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody walk through the opening of the book of Acts to challenge the idea that faith is meant to stay private and explore what it truly means to live as a “sent one” in everyday life. They unpack why so many believers feel stuck, exhausted, or hesitant to speak about their faith, how relying on our own strength leads to burnout instead of boldness,...
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Christianity
Education,
Religion & Spirituality,
Self-Improvement,
Religion
Episodes (20/172)
The Pursuit with James Griffin
You’ve Been Sent… Are You Keeping Your Faith Private? | The Pursuit with James Griffin
Jesus didn’t save His followers to sit still or stay silent—He sent them. In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody walk through the opening of the book of Acts to challenge the idea that faith is meant to stay private and explore what it truly means to live as a “sent one” in everyday life. They unpack why so many believers feel stuck, exhausted, or hesitant to speak about their faith, how relying on our own strength leads to burnout instead of boldness,...
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23 hours ago
57 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
Why "Trying Harder" is Killing Your Faith | The Pursuit with James Griffin
Woven2026.com Grace is meant to comfort us — but it also confronts us. In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody explore why grace often feels offensive, especially to religious people who are used to earning approval. They unpack why salvation isn’t about God helping good people, but God resurrecting the spiritually dead. The conversation tackles pride, performance-based faith, hell, judgment, and what it really means to be saved by grace alone. If yo...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 8 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
Is God Getting Your Best or Your Leftovers? | The Pursuit with James Griffin
In this episode of The Pursuit, we wrestle with one of the most uncomfortable questions Christians face: what does it really mean to give God our first and best? From Abraham placing Isaac on the altar in Genesis 22 to Jesus becoming the ultimate sacrifice, this conversation exposes the difference between generosity that feels safe and surrender that requires trust. If you’ve ever struggled with tithing, control, fear, or letting go of what matters most, this episode will challenge the way y...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
The Hidden Battle Almost Everyone Is Losing | The Pursuit with James Griffin
In this episode of The Pursuit, we’re tackling the hidden battle almost everyone is losing and most people never talk about. James Griffin, Matt Moody, and Carlos Fernandez open up about the secret struggles that are quietly shaping hearts, damaging relationships, and isolating believers in shame. You may think this is just a behavior problem, but Jesus says it goes much deeper: it’s a heart issue that only He can heal. We break down why this battle is so hard to win, how culture is discipli...
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1 month ago
1 hour 12 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
The Silent Drift That Can Wreck Your Life | The Pursuit with James Griffin
Most people don’t realize they’re drifting spiritually until the damage is already done. In this episode, James Griffin, Matt Moody, and Will Goodwin unpack how “small” compromises slowly shape your desires and open the door to bigger sins. Gluttony isn’t just about eating; it’s about running to anything other than God for comfort, identity, or control. You’ll learn how habits, motives, craving, fasting, and gratitude all form the deeper battle beneath the surface. If you’re tired of feeling ...
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1 month ago
59 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
What Jesus Really Taught About Money | The Pursuit with James Griffin
Money promises security, identity, and contentment, but it never delivers. In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Matt Moody, and Carlos Fernandez break down what Jesus really taught about money and why He called it God’s primary rival for your heart. If you want freedom from financial fear and a clearer understanding of Jesus’ teaching on money, start here. 👉 Subscribe for more honest conversations about faith and life. SHOW NOTES These notes are packed with key insights and scrip...
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1 month ago
51 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
The Truth "Busy" Christians Don't Want to Hear | The Pursuit with James Griffin
We say we’re busy, but what if that’s just a spiritual excuse? In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Brad Chandler unpack one of the most dangerous lies in the church today: that busyness equals faithfulness. The truth? You can be doing everything “for” God and still drift from God. If you’ve ever felt burned out, spiritually dry, or “too busy” for prayer, this conversation is your wake-up call. 👉 Subscribe for more honest conversations about faith and life. ...
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1 month ago
54 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
How Culture Profits from Your Outrage | The Pursuit with James Griffin
We live in a rage economy. Everyone’s angry about something, and culture loves it because outrage keeps us scrolling, posting, and dividing. In this episode, James Griffin, Matt Moody, and Carlos Fernandez talk about how Christians can live differently in a world that profits from our anger. They unpack why anger sells, what righteous anger actually looks like, and how Jesus flipped tables without sinning. From online outrage to political division to everyday frustration, this conversation b...
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2 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
God’s Answer to Your Comparison Problem | The Pursuit with James Griffin
We don’t like to talk about it, but comparison is one of the most destructive habits in our culture and one of the most accepted sins in the church. In this episode, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Jacob Whitehead get real about envy, discontentment, and the constant pressure to measure your life against everyone else’s. They unpack how envy grows quietly in the heart, how social media disciples us into jealousy, and why the lie of “more” is making us miserable. You’ll also hear how to ...
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2 months ago
54 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
Are You Building God's Kingdom or Your Own Platform? | The Pursuit with James Griffin
We don't like to admit it, but a lot of what we call ministry is just Christianized self-promotion. In this episode, James Griffin, Matt Moody, and Carlos Fernandez talk honestly about pride, performance culture, and why needing to be seen might actually put you in opposition to God. They unpack how to know whether you're building God’s Kingdom or just your own platform, why pride is the most accepted sin in church culture, and how to kill it before it kills your calling. Subscribe for more ...
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2 months ago
55 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
The Most Dangerous Lie Christians Believe | The Pursuit with James Griffin
“Live your truth.” It sounds empowering… until it destroys you. In this episode of The Pursuit, Pastor James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Brad Chandler expose one of the biggest cultural lies of our generation — that truth is something we can define for ourselves. They unpack why “living your truth” leads to confusion, chaos, and emptiness, and how God’s truth alone brings peace, purpose, and freedom. If you’ve ever wondered why doing “what feels right” leaves you restless, this episode wi...
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2 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

The Pursuit with James Griffin
What “Body Positivity” Gets Wrong About God’s Design | The Pursuit with James Griffin
Our bodies aren’t accessories or idols—they’re temples of the Holy Spirit. This week on The Pursuit, Pastor James Griffin joins Matt Moody and Carlos Fernandez to unpack what it really means to steward your body for God’s glory. They talk rest, fitness, fasting, stress, and how social media can wreck your soul if you’re not careful. Subscribe for more messages and conversations that will help you know and follow Jesus. SHOW NOTES These notes are packed with key insights and scripture to hel...
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3 months ago
57 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
Why Playing It Safe Could Wreck Your Faith | The Pursuit with James Griffin
Following Jesus was never meant to be safe. In this episode of The Pursuit, the crew talks about why faith requires risk, how to tell the difference between obedience and recklessness, and why our culture’s obsession with safety is actually harming our faith. From parenting in a comfort-driven world to navigating anxiety and learning to speak truth wisely, this conversation will challenge you to step into risky obedience and trust God with the outcomes only He controls. Subscribe for more m...
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3 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
Trusting God When Nothing Makes Sense | The Pursuit with James Griffin
Why does life feel unfair? Why do the ungodly succeed while the faithful struggle? In this episode, the crew dives into Ecclesiastes 9 to wrestle with God’s sovereignty, sin, and what it looks like to trust Him in an unfair world. They unpack bitterness, humility, wisdom, forgiveness, and how to live faithfully when your feelings fight against obedience. Subscribe for more messages and conversations that will help you know and follow Jesus. SHOW NOTES These notes are packed with key insight...
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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

The Pursuit with James Griffin
What the Bible Really Says about Death | The Pursuit with James Griffin
In this episode of The Pursuit with James Griffin, the team continues through Ecclesiastes and tackles one of life’s hardest truths: death. Scripture calls death “the last enemy,” yet for the believer it’s also a doorway into God’s presence. Pastor James unpacks why death hurts, how Jesus has defeated it, and why it should radically change how we live today. You’ll hear why life is not a dress rehearsal, why “a living dog is better than a dead lion,” and three ways followers of Jesus can liv...
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3 months ago
44 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
Charlie Kirk's Death: How Should Christians Respond? | The Pursuit with James Griffin
How should Christians respond when the world feels darker than ever? In this special episode of The Pursuit with James Griffin, recorded on September 11, Pastor James addresses recent tragedies, including the murder of Charlie Kirk, and lays out a gospel-centered response: Grieve, Pray, and Stand. Listen as James, Carlos, and Brad discuss spiritual warfare, fear, and the hope we have in Christ. This episode will challenge you to face darkness with faith, courage, and compassion. To submit a...
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3 months ago
20 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
How to Keep Going When Life Isn't Fair | The Pursuit with James Griffin
Do you ever feel like life isn’t fair? That the wicked seem to win while the faithful suffer? In this episode, we wrestle with Ecclesiastes and explore how to trust God’s justice, resist bitterness, and endure hardship with hope. SHOW NOTES These notes are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus – https://mycpcc.com/notes147 To submit a question, send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook. Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to ...
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3 months ago
57 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
God’s Design for Sex (and Why Culture Gets It Wrong) | The Pursuit with James Griffin
Sexual sin isn’t something to manage, it’s something to run from. In this episode of The Pursuit, Pastor James Griffin, Brad Chandler, and Matt Moody unpack why the Bible says to flee sexual sin, not flirt with it. From Joseph running out of Potiphar’s house to Paul’s warning in 1 Corinthians 6, the guys get real about temptation, porn, dating, marriage, and raising kids in a culture obsessed with sex. You’ll learn why sexual sin is uniquely destructive, how boundaries protect freedom, and ho...
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4 months ago
57 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
Stop Asking "Why Me, God?" (And Ask This Instead) | The Pursuit with James Griffin
Why does life go crooked, and how should Christians respond when it does? In this episode of The Pursuit, James, Carlos, and Matt unpack what it means to suffer well. Instead of asking “Why me, God?” we’re called to ask, “How can You use this?” The conversation dives into lament, eternal perspective, and the danger of thinking pain is punishment. Through personal stories, biblical wisdom, and practical steps, the guys show how God uses suffering to refine our faith, grow empathy for others, a...
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4 months ago
58 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
Why Gen Z is Running to Jesus | The Pursuit with James Griffin
In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, James, Carlos, and Matt unpack what Romans 1 calls the passive wrath of God. From cultural confusion around gender and sexuality to addiction and depression, they reveal how brokenness can actually be God’s kindness in leading people back to Himself. The conversation highlights a resurgence of faith in Gen Z, especially young men hungry for truth, and the need for bold gospel preaching in a culture that often opposes Christianity. They close with a chal...
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4 months ago
55 minutes

The Pursuit with James Griffin
Jesus didn’t save His followers to sit still or stay silent—He sent them. In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody walk through the opening of the book of Acts to challenge the idea that faith is meant to stay private and explore what it truly means to live as a “sent one” in everyday life. They unpack why so many believers feel stuck, exhausted, or hesitant to speak about their faith, how relying on our own strength leads to burnout instead of boldness,...