What does it mean to be called into ministry, equipped for the work, and sent to multiply the mission of the church? Join us as Steve and Heather Leston share their journey into ministry, the vision behind Crossroads’ Equip Lab, and their passion for raising up and sending faithful leaders. Then, we turn to Romans 4 to explore the heart of the gospel: justification by faith. Through the example of Abraham, we consider why salvation is a gift rather than a paycheck, what it means to trust God when his promises seem impossible, and how Jesus’ death and resurrection secure our standing before God.

Dr. Stephen Leston is the newest addition to Crossroads Staff and will be serving as Director of Pastoral Training & Church Planting.

At 90 years old, Sue Hasper is still passionately building the Kingdom of God—one memorized Scripture and one woman at a time. Join Libby, Hannah VanderVelde, and Erin Graham as they sit down with Sue to hear how a lifetime of hiding God’s Word in her heart has fueled her passion for discipleship and advancing His Kingdom. Sue’s story is a powerful reminder that there is no retirement from Kingdom work and that a life rooted in God’s Word can bear fruit for generations.

In a world increasingly dominated by technology, noise, and the pressure to constantly hear from God, what if we need less spiritual striving and more trust in the gospel? In this episode, we explore Philip Cary’s Good News for Anxious Christians and ten countercultural truths that challenge the way we think about God’s guidance, spiritual growth, and faith. Cary reminds us that we don’t have to decode God’s secret plan, trust every inner impulse, or constantly chase transformative experiences. Instead, we can rest in what God has already revealed through Scripture and the finished work of Christ. Because anxiety has a way of turning the gospel into law, this conversation invites us to step away from the machines, quiet the noise, and rediscover the freedom of ordinary faithfulness.

Good News for Anxious Christians: 10 Practical Things You Don't Have to Do