CROSS Conference Podcast

Feb 03 2025 100 ep. 39 mins 33
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This is the official podcast of the CROSS Conference, where you can hear all talks, panels, and breakout sessions. See more at www.crosscon.com. CROSS exists for the glory of Jesus Christ, to magnify his name by calling students, through a biennial conference and resources, to go to the unreached peoples of the world where Jesus is not worshipped as God and Savior.

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How the Glory of Christ Dims Our Distractions: Interview with John Piper

Feb 03 2025 50 mins  
In this panel, John Piper emphasizes God's sustaining grace in keeping believers faithful through prayer, the Word, and corporate worship. He shares his personal journey of relying on God's grace in difficult seasons and urges believers to cultivate habits that keep them rooted in their faith. Piper stresses the urgency of global missions, the centrality of a "big God theology," an

One Ambition: The Glory of Jesus by John Musyimi

Jan 31 2025 31 mins  
John Musyimi exposits 1 Kings 10 by introducing the Queen of Sheba's awe of King Solomon as a prelude to highlighting the unmatched glory of King Jesus. He emphasizes the Queen’s journey to witness Solomon's wisdom and grandeur, leading to her transformation into a worshiper of Yahweh. Drawing from Matthew 12:42, Musyimi contrasts Solomon’s limited magnificence with Jesus’ in

A Gospel-Fueled, Gouge-Out-Your-Eye Call to Holiness

Jan 29 2025 39 mins  
Holiness is not optional for the Christian life; it is essential, as Hebrews 12 reminds us that "without holiness, no one will see the Lord." This panel explores how the gospel both saves us by grace and calls us to a radical, Spirit-empowered pursuit of holiness that cuts out sin at its root. With insights from Kevin DeYoung, Rosaria Butterfield, and Garrett Kell, the discussion a

One Hope: The Gospel by Garrett Kell

Jan 28 2025 37 mins  
This message from Luke 18 challenges us with the question: Is Jesus worth it? Through the story of the rich young ruler, we see how Jesus exposes our hearts, calling us to surrender everything for the treasure of knowing and following Him. The ruler’s tragic decision to walk away reveals the grip of idols that blind us to Jesus' infinite worth. Will we trust Him, letting go of wh

"What's Normal" by Rosaria Butterfield

May 30 2024 60 mins  
In this breakout, Rosaria Butterfield discusses the topics of homosexuality, transgenderism, and the Christian response to these issues through the lens of repentance and gospel truth. She challenges common misconceptions and cultural narratives, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and repenting from sin as defined by Scripture, not societal standards.

How Jesus Knew the Word: His Secret to Scripture Memory by David Mathis

May 28 2024 25 mins  
In this breakout, David Mathis looks at the profound relationship Jesus had with Scripture, exploring how the fully human and fully divine Jesus came to know and embody the words of God with such authority and depth. This talk is not just about learning Scripture, but living it—highlighting the practices of memorization and meditation as vital to a vibrant Christian life.

How Jesus Met with God: The Patterns and Pace of a Perfect Life by David Mathis

May 20 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, David Mathis explores the vital yet often overlooked aspects of pace and pattern in our spiritual lives. Drawing on the life of Jesus, he discusses the transformative power of balancing engagement with retreat, and the significance of taking time to commune with God amidst the busyness of modern life.

Five Keys to Growing a Christ-Exulting and Joy-Filled Marriage by John and Keri Folmar

Apr 17 2024 24 mins  

Confessing Sin: Always Akward, Sometimes Costly, and Absolutely Worth it by John Lee

Apr 12 2024 31 mins  
This breakout was given at CROSS CON24. To learn more, visit crosscon.com.

Drawing Near to God Through Journaling by David Platt

Apr 10 2024 28 mins  
This breakout was given at CROSS CON24. To learn more, visit crosscon.com.