What do we want things to be like when we come out of this? So much has changed these last few weeks. In some instances they have changed forever. But what if, instead of seeing this as the end of something, we see this time as a chance to create something better? 

In this series, Where do we go from here?, we will be exploring this idea and the areas we can start changing for the better right now.  

In part 1, we talk about the big picture of our relationship with God, why the old way of religion sucks, and how Jesus’ new way makes things so much better.

RELATED RESOURCES

• Let us know you’re here! 
• Facebook Connect Group 
• Transcript / Fill-ins & Qs
• Interview this week (Community Chats) w/ Courtney & Amber, coming Monday
• Bible verses referred to in this episode
• Book Suggestion: Irresistible by Andy Stanley
• Music our staff was listening to while creating this episode-
  • Beethoven Symphony No.6 “Pastorale” And Egmont Overture Op.68 – London Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 • Volker Hartung • Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra
• Apps for Reading the Bible:
  • Dwell App (free for 60 days)
  • YouVersion App
• Giveaways:
  • On Any Sundae (Last week’s)
  • THIS WEEK: Star Shirt – Causewagon
• Other Books referred to:
  Problem of God \ Reason for God \ Can we Trust the Gospels
• Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’

Find out more about Crosscreek Community Church, Salem, Oregon.
This episode was recorded on April 16 & 17, 2020.

What if there was one principle that could help us improve our closest relationships during this quarantine? There is! And It’s something all of us can start practicing now to create the relationships we long for now and for years to come.  

• Let us know you’re here! 
• Facebook Connect Group 
• Play Whisper Challenge at home
• Articles:
  • Apologize First: Quarantine Rhythms (Gabe & Rebekah Lyons)
  • Plan to Stay in Love (Andy Stanley)
• Bible Reading Plan: 7 secrets to an awesome marriage; Ephesians 5:21-33
• Giveaways:
  • NorthFresh Sushi (this week)
  • Acme Cafe
• Music our staff was listening to while creating this episode:
  • Justin Timberlake: Can’t Stop the Feeling
  • Weezer: Perfect Situation
  • Weezer: This is Such a Pity
  • Lift Your Head Weary Sinner
• Book Recommendations: Love & Respect (premarital/marriage book)
  Previous Rec’s:
  Problem of God \\ Reason for God \\ Can we Trust the Gospels \\ Irresistible
• Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’

This episode was recorded on April 29 & 30th, 2020.

So many things have had to be postponed and cancelled during this weird time. We’ve been forced to slow down and though there is disappointment for the good times we’ve missed there’s also a sense of freedom looking at our decluttered calendars. When we come out of this… how can we keep this peaceful pace and still do everything that we need to do?

“Where do we go from here?” Overactive Calendars, Part 5

Episode Breakdown:
0:00 Welcome
2:30 Then & Now
8:00 Jon – “Overactive Calendars”
33:00 Giveaway winner & announcements

RELATED RESOURCES

• Let us know you’re here! 
• Facebook Connect Group 
  
• Further Reading:
  • How to Discern & Decide (The Next Right Thing podcast)
  • The Top 7 Myths About Time (It’s Time to Bust)
• Bible Reading:
  • Matthew 11:28-30, Ephesians 2:8-9
• Another Helpful Resource
  • Breathing Room study & app
• Giveaways:
  • Cooking Lesson w/ Chef Matt (Hoss Soss)
  • Peace City Soaps (last week)
    
• Music our staff was listening to while creating this episode:
  • Crushing Snakes – Crowder
  • Move Along – The All-American Rejects
  • Only Hope – Switchfoot
• Book Recommendation:
  • When Work and Family Collide: Keeping Your Job From Cheating Your Family, Andy Stanley
• Previous Recommendations: Love & Respect (premarital/marriage book)
  Problem of God \\ Reason for God \\ Can we Trust the Gospels 
• Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’

Find out more about Crosscreek Community Church, Salem, Oregon.
This episode was recorded on May 13 & 14, 2020.

Money. If we only had a little more we’d have a much better life, right? Maybe not. Maybe it’s how we view our money is what makes life better. Let’s talk about how we can find security and peace in a time when everything (especially our financial future) seems uncertain and chaotic.

SHOW NOTES:

• Let us know you’re here! 
• Facebook Connect Group 
• Apps for Reading the Bible:
  • Dwell App (free for 60 days)
  • YouVersion App
• Bible verses referred to in this episode
• Articles for more reading:
  • The Guys Who Saved Easter by Andy Stanley
  • 7 Ways to Celebrate Easter during Quarantine
• Local Businesses we’ve involved so far:
  • Agape Custom Shop (Giveaway Sponsor)
  • On Any Sundae (This week’s Giveaway)
  • Noble Wave
  • Star Shirt – Causewagon
• Books referred to:
  Problem of God \\ Reason for God \\ Can we Trust the Gospels
• Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’

Let’s be frank: We never know what the next news report will say, and right now that feels scarier than usual. Many of us are sheltering in place, some working from home, some of us essential and still reporting. This week we explore the two responses: panic or denial… and introduce a possible third way to respond. And, we hope to provide some practical tips for what to do when we feel afraid.

SHOW NOTES

• Get to Know Your Socially Distant Neighbor: Would you Rather Game &10 alternatives to Zoom
• Taking Care of Your Emotional Health (CDC Article)
• Finding help with Anxiety/Depression
• Books referred to:
  Problem of God \\ Reason for God \\ Can we Trust the Gospels
• Further Bible Reading on this topic:  Psalm 23, John 16:33, Romans 8:35-39
• Apps for Reading the Bible:
  • Dwell App (free for 60 days)
  • YouVersion App
• Agape Custom Shop (Giveaway Sponsor)
• Salem Star shirt:  Causewagon
• Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’