<![CDATA[Commute with Crossroads]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:04:37 GMTTue, 24 Feb 2026 16:18:45 GMT60Crossroads Christian ChurchChristian conversations at the crossroads of Christ and culture.episodicCrossroads Christian Churchbmichaels@worshipatcrossroads.orgno<![CDATA[RAK Louisville, Church Leaders, and Bridging the Gap]]>This week we dive into RAK Louisville as an organization, how it got started, and what you can do to help! We also discuss issues in church leadership and how we can bridge the gap between students who want to meet needs and the needs of our city!

]]>e8b4a141-726d-4fa7-8196-95784597d049Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:12:24 GMT<p>This week we dive into RAK Louisville as an organization, how it got started, and what you can do to help! We also discuss issues in church leadership and how we can bridge the gap between students who want to meet needs and the needs of our city!</p>no00:37:52RAK Louisville, Church Leaders, and Bridging the Gapfull<![CDATA[Covenants, Iran, and Cracker Barrel Slinkies]]>Join Ben Michaels, Andrew Dunn, and special guest Jack Moore as we discuss the Christian response to the war in Iran, God suzerainty covenant, and how to be weird!

]]>85b0fde8-485c-4482-bb1e-67dab602e7d9Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:11:25 GMT<p>Join Ben Michaels, Andrew Dunn, and special guest Jack Moore as we discuss the Christian response to the war in Iran, God suzerainty covenant, and how to be weird!</p>no00:42:0822Covenants, Iran, and Cracker Barrel Slinkiesfull<![CDATA[Potatoes, Masculinity, and Executive Powers]]>We're so back! Lead Pastor Ben Michaels along with co-host Andrew Dunn Executive Director of RAK Louisville begin our Christian conversations at the Crossroads of Christ and Culture. This week, we discuss topics such as toxic masculinity, religious feasts, and government overreach. But first, what's the worst form of potato??

]]>59b06c6a-21af-4b5e-83b1-eb8c7d466d64Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:04:11 GMT<p>We're so back! Lead Pastor Ben Michaels along with co-host Andrew Dunn Executive Director of RAK Louisville begin our Christian conversations at the Crossroads of Christ and Culture. This week, we discuss topics such as toxic masculinity, religious feasts, and government overreach. But first, what's the worst form of potato??</p>no00:34:5521Potatoes, Masculinity, and Executive Powersfull<![CDATA[A Gospel-Centered Church: Ephesians 2]]>Last week we talked about what a gospel-centered church looks like. This week, we go through Ephesians 2 to discuss how to articulate the gospel!

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/a-gospel-centered-church-ephesians-2/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/67f1f837-b1ee-3022-b41a-54787eef03f7Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:27:04 GMT<p>Last week we talked about what a gospel-centered church looks like. This week, we go through Ephesians 2 to discuss how to articulate the gospel!</p> no00:38:2921A Gospel-Centered Church: Ephesians 2full<![CDATA[Ice Cream, Acts, and Being Above Reproach]]>This week Pastor Ben and Worship Leader Matt Stottman talk about our favorite ice cream toppings, the beauty of the book of Acts, and how to hold leaders accountable in the day and age of social media. Heads up: The audio was a little funky so Pastor Ben is on the quiet side. We'll have that fixed for next week!

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/ice-cream-acts-and-being-above-reproach/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/be2c3994-a6af-3f80-baea-48909b8ca325Wed, 14 Sep 2022 03:00:00 GMT<p>This week Pastor Ben and Worship Leader Matt Stottman talk about our favorite ice cream toppings, the beauty of the book of Acts, and how to hold leaders accountable in the day and age of social media. Heads up: The audio was a little funky so Pastor Ben is on the quiet side. We'll have that fixed for next week!</p> no00:39:554Ice Cream, Acts, and Being Above Reproachfull<![CDATA[A Gospel Centered Life Matthew 7:7-12]]>This week we explore prayer.

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/a-gospel-centered-life-matthew-77-12/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e6446b82-6bd0-3f7a-a9d8-b54f63a3fb5cTue, 10 Sep 2024 17:17:02 GMT<p>This week we explore prayer.</p> no00:33:2424A Gospel Centered Life Matthew 7:7-12full<![CDATA[Pentecost, Retirement, and Shopping at Target]]>We're back after our break! It's June so we have a long list of exciting things to discuss! This week talk about our opinions on being stuck in traffic (Spoiler: We don't like it), the value of personal discipleship, and if and how Christians should boycott! Give it a listen!

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/pentecost-retirement-and-shopping-at-target/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/9e887e39-65c1-33d2-8f25-21055f6eaf5eTue, 06 Jun 2023 14:08:02 GMT<p>We're back after our break! It's June so we have a long list of exciting things to discuss! This week talk about our opinions on being stuck in traffic (Spoiler: We don't like it), the value of personal discipleship, and if and how Christians should boycott! Give it a listen!</p> no00:55:4513Pentecost, Retirement, and Shopping at Targetfull<![CDATA[A Gospel Centered Church: Ephesians 4:1-16]]>This week we move into the imperative portion of Ephesians and we see Paul's priority for the church in Ephesus: Unity. Unity sounds nice, but what does it look like in the church, really?

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/a-gospel-centered-church-ephesians-41-16/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/dfabc172-db72-3d5a-82da-6ca0dd5516c5Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:22:46 GMT<p>This week we move into the imperative portion of Ephesians and we see Paul's priority for the church in Ephesus: Unity. Unity sounds nice, but what does it look like in the church, really?</p> no00:38:5123A Gospel Centered Church: Ephesians 4:1-16full<![CDATA[Nerf Guns, Accountability, and Student Debt Forgiveness]]>Join us as we discuss nerf guns at church, our natural aversion to accountability, and the christian response to student debt forgiveness! We also weigh in on pumpkin spice products!

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/nerf-guns-accountability-and-student-debt-forgiveness/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/c3148956-36f3-3281-9d8e-6565894672fcWed, 31 Aug 2022 03:00:00 GMT<p>Join us as we discuss nerf guns at church, our natural aversion to accountability, and the christian response to student debt forgiveness! We also weigh in on pumpkin spice products!</p> no00:51:022Nerf Guns, Accountability, and Student Debt Forgivenessfull<![CDATA[A Gospel Centered Life Matthew 7:13-22]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/a-gospel-centered-life-matthew-713-21/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/70ce8588-7a26-3b46-a1e4-be6c4d3b7340Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:19:03 GMT-no00:24:2325A Gospel Centered Life Matthew 7:13-22full<![CDATA[Pentecost Sunday]]>This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost and so we introduce ourselves to the Holy Spirit.

1. The Holy Spirit is the Person of God primarily present here on Earth.

2. The Holy Spirit is the Voice of God making His will known to us.

3. The Holy Spirit is the Power of God able to make His will a reality through us.

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/pentecost-sunday/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/d9cc07e8-c04c-303e-8647-83023b3bc81cMon, 20 May 2024 18:44:03 GMT<p>This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost and so we introduce ourselves to the Holy Spirit.</p> <p>1. The Holy Spirit is the Person of God primarily present here on Earth.</p> <p>2. The Holy Spirit is the Voice of God making His will known to us.</p> <p>3. The Holy Spirit is the Power of God able to make His will a reality through us.</p> no00:36:4919Pentecost Sundayfull<![CDATA[Car Names, Ministry, and the Super Bowl]]>Don't worry, we only spend the first 20 minutes planning Valentine's day and coming up with a name for Jeff's car. After that, we talk about what your ministry could be, the theme of Acts, and the Super Bowl!

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/car-names-ministry-and-the-super-bowl/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/fb1b007a-9945-3856-bb12-b257defc50dbWed, 01 Feb 2023 04:00:00 GMT<p>Don't worry, we only spend the first 20 minutes planning Valentine's day and coming up with a name for Jeff's car. After that, we talk about what your ministry could be, the theme of Acts, and the Super Bowl!</p> no00:55:197Car Names, Ministry, and the Super Bowlfull<![CDATA[HOW TO: Conduct Ourselves]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/how-to-conduct-ourselves/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/b5922df0-2aa4-3b7a-ba90-4372d5e65357Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:07:02 GMT-no00:41:0127HOW TO: Conduct Ourselvesfull<![CDATA[Life with the Resurrected Jesus: The Great Commissions]]>We continue our series on post-resurrection accounts by covering the four different "Great Commissions" found in Mark, Matthew, Luke, and Acts.

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/life-with-the-resurrected-jesus-the-great-commissions/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/9b034213-e6c4-3887-9b81-f618ee885035Fri, 10 May 2024 02:23:26 GMT<p>We continue our series on post-resurrection accounts by covering the four different "Great Commissions" found in Mark, Matthew, Luke, and Acts.</p> no00:28:2117Life with the Resurrected Jesus: The Great Commissionsfull<![CDATA[Passing Time, Holy Week, and the War in Ukraine]]>This week we talk about how to pass the time (Skip to 19:22 if you're already an expert on that), Holy Week at Crossroads, how to move from fear to faith, and how Christians should react to the war in Ukraine!

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/passing-time-holy-week-and-the-war-in-ukraine/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/1302d52e-c825-364e-ba61-ebd1949f3315Wed, 01 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT<p>This week we talk about how to pass the time (Skip to 19:22 if you're already an expert on that), Holy Week at Crossroads, how to move from fear to faith, and how Christians should react to the war in Ukraine!</p> no00:54:559Passing Time, Holy Week, and the War in Ukrainefull<![CDATA["How to Church" Acts 19]]>In this episode, we dive into Acts 19, exploring how Paul’s ministry in Ephesus shows us what it means to truly be the church. 🙏

🔍 From the power of the Holy Spirit to the transformative impact of the Gospel, this chapter challenges us to consider: • How are we embodying the mission of the church today? • What does it look like to boldly live out our faith in a modern world?

Tune in to learn practical insights from Scripture that help us live out the calling of the church every day! 🎧

#HowToChurch #Acts19 #FaithInAction #ChurchCommunity #Podcast

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/how-to-church-acts-19/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/9ca0bf2b-da5b-38f6-a313-adeda8fd6860Mon, 07 Oct 2024 23:01:13 GMT<p>In this episode, we dive into Acts 19, exploring how Paul’s ministry in Ephesus shows us what it means to truly be the church. 🙏</p> <p>🔍 From the power of the Holy Spirit to the transformative impact of the Gospel, this chapter challenges us to consider: • How are we embodying the mission of the church today? • What does it look like to boldly live out our faith in a modern world?</p> <p>Tune in to learn practical insights from Scripture that help us live out the calling of the church every day! 🎧</p> <p>#HowToChurch #Acts19 #FaithInAction #ChurchCommunity #Podcast</p> no00:34:4126"How to Church" Acts 19full<![CDATA[Life With the Resurrected Jesus - Revelation 22:12-20]]>We wrap up our series on the life with the resurrected Jesus by studying the last recorded interaction with Jesus in Scripture: Revelation 22:12-20.

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/life-with-the-resurrected-jesus-revelation-2212-20/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/01b358fa-2cb4-3108-9d12-300c75ebf29fWed, 15 May 2024 18:07:22 GMT<p>We wrap up our series on the life with the resurrected Jesus by studying the last recorded interaction with Jesus in Scripture: Revelation 22:12-20.</p> no00:28:4318Life With the Resurrected Jesus - Revelation 22:12-20full<![CDATA[Boats, Louisville, and the SBC]]>This week we discuss our best and worst boat experiences. Jeff also has a huge announcement and we discuss how and why the SBC is removing Saddleback from their fellowship. We also will spend time in prayer and mourning for the families and victims of the gun violence in Louisville this past Monday. 

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/boats-louisville-and-the-sbc/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/9d54e4f7-10d0-3002-bf49-7761f005cb21Wed, 12 Apr 2023 03:00:00 GMT<p>This week we discuss our best and worst boat experiences. Jeff also has a huge announcement and we discuss how and why the SBC is removing Saddleback from their fellowship. We also will spend time in prayer and mourning for the families and victims of the gun violence in Louisville this past Monday. </p> no01:01:2212Boats, Louisville, and the SBCfull<![CDATA[A Gospel Centered Church: Ephesians 3]]>As we go through Ephesians 3, we look at who Paul is, and what it means for Gentiles to be included in God's kingdom.

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/a-gospel-centered-church-ephesians-3/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/5957c749-06cd-37de-baf2-5dc15d08fb3fFri, 14 Jun 2024 11:00:00 GMT<p>As we go through Ephesians 3, we look at who Paul is, and what it means for Gentiles to be included in God's kingdom.</p> no00:36:2422A Gospel Centered Church: Ephesians 3full<![CDATA[Living Nativity, Trusting God, and Elon Musk]]>We're back! We're going to be releasing episodes on a monthly basis for the time being, but Jeff and Ben are back with more Christian conversations at the crossroads of Christ and Culture. This week we talk turkey, hype up our living nativity, talk about trusting God in suffering, and finally discuss how Christians should relate to their workplace. 

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/living-nativity-trusting-god-and-elon-musk/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/72a1e178-ac78-33f4-873f-4b8d0c14d0d3Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT<p>We're back! We're going to be releasing episodes on a monthly basis for the time being, but Jeff and Ben are back with more Christian conversations at the crossroads of Christ and Culture. This week we talk turkey, hype up our living nativity, talk about trusting God in suffering, and finally discuss how Christians should relate to their workplace. </p> no00:42:245Living Nativity, Trusting God, and Elon Muskfull<![CDATA[Sniglets, the Promised Land, and the Nashville Covenant School]]>This week we discuss made up words, the leadership of the Israelites in the Promised Land, and the recent school shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, TN and how Christians should we respond. 

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/sniglets-the-promised-land-and-the-nashville-covenant-school/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/60e0eee6-d13b-3331-8c68-d70db46130b3Wed, 29 Mar 2023 03:12:00 GMT<p>This week we discuss made up words, the leadership of the Israelites in the Promised Land, and the recent school shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, TN and how Christians should we respond. </p> no00:50:4511Sniglets, the Promised Land, and the Nashville Covenant Schoolfull<![CDATA[Turkeys, the Prayer of Examen, and the Oscars]]>This week we talk turkey about our upcoming Holy Week, how bad feelings don't justify doing bad things, the pronunciation of "examen", and what movie wins Jeff Siems' coveted Best Picture award! It's our best episode yet!

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/turkeys-the-prayer-of-examen-and-the-oscars/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/df0f0856-647e-3bbd-a0d4-d9023b90143dWed, 15 Mar 2023 03:00:00 GMT<p>This week we talk turkey about our upcoming Holy Week, how bad feelings don't justify doing bad things, the pronunciation of "examen", and what movie wins Jeff Siems' coveted Best Picture award! It's our best episode yet!</p> no00:50:3410Turkeys, the Prayer of Examen, and the Oscarsfull<![CDATA[Crossroads, Christ, and the BeReal App]]>On our first episode of Commuting with Crossroads we tell dad jokes, talk about the meaning of fear, purity, and how the BeReal app is trying to fix social media with more social media.

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/crossroads-christ-and-the-bereal-app/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/de0ec722-326f-328c-91e9-b1177d4204e5Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:41:06 GMT<p>On our first episode of Commuting with Crossroads we tell dad jokes, talk about the meaning of fear, purity, and how the BeReal app is trying to fix social media with more social media.</p> no00:39:271Crossroads, Christ, and the BeReal Appfull<![CDATA[A Gospel Centered Church: Ephesians 1]]>This week we kick off a new series through the book of Ephesians about what it means to be a "gospel-centered" church. In this message, Ben walks through the major themes of Ephesians 1 and how they paint a picture of what a "gospel-centered" church looks like.

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/a-gospel-centered-church-ephesians-1/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/38f82a50-7b95-3c54-a518-83b7c9592dadThu, 30 May 2024 18:54:21 GMT<p>This week we kick off a new series through the book of Ephesians about what it means to be a "gospel-centered" church. In this message, Ben walks through the major themes of Ephesians 1 and how they paint a picture of what a "gospel-centered" church looks like.</p> no00:44:2820A Gospel Centered Church: Ephesians 1full<![CDATA[2/14/24 The Best is Yet to Come: A New Church]]>Hey friends! We are re-implementing our podcast as a way of publishing and sharing the sermons from the previous Sunday. Give em' a listen or share with friends if you were there this past Sunday! This week Pastor Ben talks through Jesus' idea of church and what the logical conclusion must be when we talk about Church being a "gathering" of people.

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/21424-the-best-is-yet-to-come-a-new-church/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/5115fda8-7503-39c7-9cad-356de6f75505Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:27:35 GMT<p>Hey friends! We are re-implementing our podcast as a way of publishing and sharing the sermons from the previous Sunday. Give em' a listen or share with friends if you were there this past Sunday! This week Pastor Ben talks through Jesus' idea of church and what the logical conclusion must be when we talk about Church being a "gathering" of people.</p> no00:31:38152/14/24 The Best is Yet to Come: A New Churchfull<![CDATA[Three Guests, the Holy Spirit, and the Asbury Revival]]>We think we can commit to a every-other-week release schedule! This week we talk about what three guests we would want to have dinner with (spoiler: Jesus is involved). We then talk about what it looks like to be led by the Holy Spirit, and how we can experience the same spontaneity that led to the revival going on at Asbury University!

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/three-guests-the-holy-spirit-and-the-asbury-revival/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/6dae28ff-a9e5-3c31-a11f-ecd94c0e4069Wed, 15 Feb 2023 04:00:00 GMT<p>We think we can commit to a every-other-week release schedule! This week we talk about what three guests we would want to have dinner with (spoiler: Jesus is involved). We then talk about what it looks like to be led by the Holy Spirit, and how we can experience the same spontaneity that led to the revival going on at Asbury University!</p> no00:51:228Three Guests, the Holy Spirit, and the Asbury Revivalfull<![CDATA[Updates, Prayer Requests, and Itching Ears]]>An abbreviated episode this week giving you an update on the podcast, prayer request for Jeff, and a brief devotional on our own "itching ears" in 2 Timothy 4.

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/updates-prayer-requests-and-itching-ears/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/d7e29b30-e88b-35b8-b2a1-6a8d353bfb34Wed, 07 Sep 2022 03:00:00 GMT<p>An abbreviated episode this week giving you an update on the podcast, prayer request for Jeff, and a brief devotional on our own "itching ears" in 2 Timothy 4.</p> no00:13:033Updates, Prayer Requests, and Itching Earsfull<![CDATA[Life with the Resurrected Jesus: John 21]]>As we continue our series through the Resurrection, we hear today about John 21! This sermon was preached on April 28th, 2024.

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/life-with-the-resurrected-jesus-john-21/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/8b1ac6bf-951b-3990-affe-9ef663a878a0Wed, 01 May 2024 17:43:08 GMT<p>As we continue our series through the Resurrection, we hear today about John 21! This sermon was preached on April 28th, 2024.</p> no00:37:0216Life with the Resurrected Jesus: John 21full<![CDATA[Community, Identity, and Southwest Airlines]]>We're back in the new year with a new episode! This episode we play "would you rather?" then dive into our hopes for our church in the coming year and ask "what does it mean to find our identity in Christ?" Then we look at the frustration of mass cancelations by southwest airlines during the holiday season and discuss how Christians are called to act in those situations. Give it a listen!

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/community-identity-and-southwest-airlines/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/b4b0a619-e8c6-3cfb-8a98-5590b405a1e0Wed, 11 Jan 2023 04:00:00 GMT<p>We're back in the new year with a new episode! This episode we play "would you rather?" then dive into our hopes for our church in the coming year and ask "what does it mean to find our identity in Christ?" Then we look at the frustration of mass cancelations by southwest airlines during the holiday season and discuss how Christians are called to act in those situations. Give it a listen!</p> no00:48:496Community, Identity, and Southwest Airlinesfull<![CDATA[How to Read a Book, Evaluating Your Fruit, and Submersibles]]>Pastor Jeff's last episode! This week we talk about how to read a book (if you don't know how, then this episode is for you), how to evaluate your fruitfulness, and how Christians should respond to the Titan submersible. Give it a listen!

]]>https://commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/e/how-to-read-a-book-evaluating-your-fruit-and-submersibles/commutingwithcrossroads.podbean.com/42454d1d-375a-3e27-872e-4630da27cd65Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:33:24 GMT<p>Pastor Jeff's last episode! This week we talk about how to read a book (if you don't know how, then this episode is for you), how to evaluate your fruitfulness, and how Christians should respond to the Titan submersible. Give it a listen!</p> no00:56:2614How to Read a Book, Evaluating Your Fruit, and Submersiblesfull