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It often seems impossible that anything could bring peace to our world, our relationships, and especially the turmoil we secretly feel inside of us. But the impossible things Jesus did proved it is possible to experience true, lasting peace now and forever.
Episode Breakdown:
0:00 Welcome
3:00 Impossible Proof, w/ Jon
29:00 Giveaways & Drive In News
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â¶ #SalemOregon #local Giveaways (Happening on Social Media later this week)
- Enter to win this week on Social Media: Cooke Stationary https://www.facebook.com/Cooke-Stationery-Company-381360651092
- This weekâs winner: Valiant the Sandwich- https://www.valianteats.com/
â¶ Suggested Readings:
Psalm 103:8-18 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20103%3A8-18&version=NLT
Matthew 18:21-35 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+18%3A21-35&version=NLT
Ephesians 4:31-32 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A31-32&version=NLT
â¶ Additional Resources:
The Chosen (Paralytic scene), Season 1, Episode 6:Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlBOmQ1PaMY
â¶ Music we listened to making this episode:
Enya: Exile- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rWyNFiKq2A
Bruno Mars: Grenade- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR6iYWJxHqs
Michael Ketterer & Influence Music: Spirit Lead Me- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABWnLjXer10
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What stood out to you in this weekâs episode and/or passage (Mark 2:1-12)? What challenges you or encourages you?
- Read Matthew 18:21-35. How does this clarify the concept of forgiveness for you?
- What are you struggling to forgive or be forgiven for right now and why do you think that is? How can your group pray for you in this?

The biographies of Jesusâ life offer some impossible stories of Jesus doing impossible things. Miracles. Healings. People coming back from the dead. What if itâs all true? What if Jesus can do the impossible? What could be actually possible now? As Jesus once said, â…with God everything is possible.â
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As we get older, we realize more and more the hopes, relationships, and lives we wanted are impossible. We decide itâs time to âlive in the real worldâ and we stop dreaming and hoping. But what if the impossible was actually possible? There was once a man who did impossible things and made impossible promises. And he still offers to do the impossible for us today.
Episode Breakdown:
0:00 Welcome
3:00 âImpossibly Willing,â w/ Jon [Pt 1 of our new series]
26:00 A Giveaway & A Challenge
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â¶ #forSalem JANUARY Opportunity: Pay it Backward! Treat someone in the drive-thru behind you! Hand the attendant a #forSalem card so let them know itâs because you believe God is for them, and that they matter! Get your cards here: https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/welcome/
â¶ #SalemOregon #local Giveaways (Happening on Social Media later this week)
– Enter to win this week on Social Media: Valiant the Sandwich- https://www.valianteats.com/
– This weekâs winner: Epilogue Kitchen- https://epilogue-kitchen.square.site/
â¶ Suggested Readings:
Luke 4:16-21: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%204%3A16-21&version=NLT
John 9: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+9&version=NLT
â¶ Additional Resources:
The Chosenâs Leper Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL8DThllZAY
â¶ Music we listened to making this episode:
The Beatles- A Hard Dayâs Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjyj8qnqkYI
Weezer- Troublemaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LSGvziX_6Y
Red Rocks- Breakthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ni5_JGRrgs
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What personally stood out to you in this message and/or passage? Why do you think that is?
- Jon said, âSometimes itâs easier to accept that God is ABLE to do the impossible than that he is WILLING.â Do you agree or disagree, why? How do you think Romans 8:31-32 helps with this idea?
- If Jesus were to say to you, âI am willing,â what impossible thing would you ask him to do? How can your group pray for you in this?
New Year’s Special (Ep 41)>>

This Christmas you’re invited to come and see what God has done, and what he is doing.
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Episode Breakdown:
0:00 Intro & Welcome
2:30 Christmas at Home w/ the OâConnors
4:25 Unexpected [A Light in the Darkness, pt 1], w/ Jon
25:30 Noel, ft Donna, Michael & Aaron
29:30 Giveaway & Glove-Drive
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â¶ #forSalem December Challenge: Church @ the Park Glove Drive
Collecting 50 pairs of Warm Winter Gloves (Gender Neutral) – heavy and warm, in NEW OR LIKE NEW Condition (“Like New” means CLEAN & NO rips, stains, holes, or fraying). Physical Location Drop-Off Details here. More info on Church @ the Park: https://www.church-at-the-park.org/
â¶ Crosscreek’s Drive-In Christmas Party! December 19, 2020, 2pm: Info at www.yourcrosscreek.com/xmas/
â¶ #SalemOregon #local Giveaways (Happening on Social Media later this week)
– Enter to win this week on Social Media: Noble Wave- https://www.enjoynoblewave.com/
– This weekâs winner:Â French Press Coffee & Crepes- https://frenchpressroasters.com/
â¶ Suggested Readings:
The Christmas Story: Luke 2 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202&version=NLT
â¶ Music we listened to making this episode:
Robert Goulet, Christmas Waltz – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Vo4rNjObg
The Greatest Showman Cast, The Greatest Show- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyVYXRD1Ans
MIchael W. Smith, All is Well- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdlwrhxomfA
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- This series is called âA Light in the Darknessâ and this message is titled âUnexpectedâ. What would be your own theme/title for Christmas and why?
- Read John 1:1-9 (read until verse 18 for extra credit). What stands out to you in Johnâs description of Jesus and his coming? Do you get any encouragement or insight from this passage?
- Where do you see Godâs light in your life right now? How can your group pray for you this week?
â¶ Soundtrack thanks from this episode đ
Hip Hop Christmas & B Canon and Variation by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Â Â Â Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
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Episode Breakdown:
0:00 Intro, Welcome, Giveaway
3:00 Christmas at Home w/ the Liudahl Sioda Fam
5:00 The Solution [A Light in the Darkness, pt 2], w/ Jon
32:00 O Come O Come Emmanuel, ft Aaron
33:00 Christmas Party & Glove-Drive
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Let us know youâre here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question
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â¶ #forSalem December Challenge: Church @ the Park Glove Drive
Collecting 50 pairs of Warm Winter Gloves (Gender Neutral) – heavy and warm, in NEW OR LIKE NEW Condition (“Like New” means CLEAN & NO rips, stains, holes, or fraying). Drop-Off by December 23, 2020, location request here. More info on Church @ the Park: https://www.church-at-the-park.org/.
â¶ Crosscreek’s Drive-In Christmas Party! December 19, 2020, 2pm: Info at www.yourcrosscreek.com/drivein/
â¶ #SalemOregon #local Giveaways (Happening on Social Media later this week)
– Enter to win this week on Social Media: Konditorei- https://gerryfrankskonditorei.com/
– This weekâs winner: Noble Wave- https://www.enjoynoblewave.com/
â¶ Suggested Readings:
The Christmas Story: Luke 2 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202&version=NLT
â¶ Music we listened to making this episode:
Lauren Daigle- O come, O come, Emmanuel: https://youtu.be/HGw0QK6ICZA
Musicality- From Now On (Cover from âThe Greatest Showmanâ): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruCl8X-xWPA
Joy Williams- Here With Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOyHuYGE1Mg
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What was your reaction to the description of sin in this message? Why do you think that is?
- Read John 3:16-21. What stands out to you in terms of what Jesus offers you/us?
- What questions/barriers are there for you in following and responding to the light of Jesus? How can your group pray for you in this?
â¶ Soundtrack thanks from this episode đÂ
Hip Hop Christmas & B Canon and Variation by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Â Â Â Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
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Itâs human nature to be afraid of the dark. It isolates us and hides reality. But in the presence of light, darkness is nothing. Christmas is the story of God shining his light in the darkness of the world to end our isolation and give our lives true purpose.Â
Episode Breakdown:
0:00 Church at Home with the Fiedlers
3:00 Christmas at Home w/ the Tanners
5:00 Lights [A Light in the Darkness, pt 3], w/ Jon
24:00 Light of the World (cover), ft. Gillian, Luke & Aaron
38:00 An Invitation, A Giveaway, & The Office (?!)
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Let us know youâre here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question
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â¶ #forSalem December Challenge: Church @ the Park Glove Drive
Collecting 50 pairs of Warm Winter Gloves (Gender Neutral) – heavy and warm, in NEW OR LIKE NEW Condition (“Like New” means CLEAN & NO rips, stains, holes, or fraying). Drop-Off by December 23, 2020, location request here. More info on Church @ the Park: https://www.church-at-the-park.org/.
â¶ #SalemOregon #local Giveaways (Happening on Social Media later this week)
– Enter to win this week on Social Media: Isaacâs Downtown- https://www.isaacsdowntown.com/
– This weekâs winner: Konditorei- https://gerryfrankskonditorei.com/
â Want to buy a #forSalem hoodie? Drop us a note using the welcome form! https://bit.ly/wlcmccc
â¶ Suggested Readings:
John 8:12-20, 1 Peter 2:9-10- https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+8%3A12-20%2C+1+Peter+2%3A9-10&version=NLT
â¶ Music we listened to making this episode:
Pentatonix and Dolly Parton: Jolene-Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYCoyUxY2HY
The Beatles: Norwegian Wood (The Bird has Flown)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_V6y1ZCg_8
Lauren Daigle: O Come All Ye Faithful- https://youtu.be/rZn59OrLNYU
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What do you relate to more the idea of darkness isolating or the idea of darkness concealing reality?
- When Jon said, âJesus didnât come just so we could leave Earth and go to heaven someday⊠he came so that we can bring the light of Heaven to Earth now,â how did that sit with you? Do you agree or disagree? Why?
- Being the light of God means reorienting your life around the love of Jesus. What might be some steps you can take to continue reorienting your life around the love of Jesus?
- Read 1 Peter 2:9-10. What are some ways you can bring Godâs light to those around you this week? How can your group pray for you in this?
â¶ Soundtrack thanks from this episode đÂ
Hip Hop Christmas & B Canon and Variation by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Â Â Â Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
Thanksgiving Weekend Special (Ep 37)>>
FAITH THAT WORKS [series]
How to be happy when the world is falling apart.
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Episode Breakdown:
0:00 Welcome
1:30 Wisdom in the Craziness w/ Jon
25:30 Giveaway deets!
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 https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek
Let us know youâre here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question
For Kids:Â Crosscreek Website
#SalemOregon #local Giveaways: – Enter to win this week on Social Media- Top Drawer Boutique
– This weekâs winner- B2 Taphouse
â¶ Suggested Bible Readings:
Related Passage: 1 Peter 1:6-9
This Week’s Challenge: James 1:2-18
Bible Reading Tips (PDF)
â¶ Music we listened to making this episode:
Michael W. Smith- Ashton
Lindsey Stirling- Gaviâs Song
Ram Jam- Black Betty
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What from this weekâs message do you agree with /disagree with /wonder about /question? Why?
- Read James 1:2-18 as a group. Make some observations together. What stands out to you? What seems challenging for you?
- What might be keeping you in survival mode and holding you back from thriving? How can your group pray for you in this?
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Episode Breakdown:
0:00 What a Week & #forSalem cards
2:40 Illogically Happy w/ Jon
28:40 Giveaways, Announcements, Snickers warning
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Let us know youâre here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question
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Get your #forSalem encouragement cards: https://bit.ly/wlcmccc
#SalemOregon #local Giveaways: – Enter to win this week on Social Media- Gilgamesh https://www.gilgameshbrewing.com/
– This weekâs winner- Top Drawer Boutique
â¶ Suggested Bible Readings:
Related Passage: Matthew 25:31-46Â
This Week’s Challenge: James 1:19-2:26Â
Bible Reading Tips (PDF)
â¶ Other Recommended Resources:
The Biggest Happiness Mistake
â¶ Music we listened to making this episode:
Weezer: Freak Me Out
Jonas Brothers: What a Man Gotta Do
Josh Baldwin: Stand in Your Love
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Talk about a time when acting selflessly made you happier. Why do you think you felt happy?
- As a group, read Matthew 7:15-27. How do you think this relates to what we know God wants us to do and how we actually act?
- Everyone has a âknowing/doingâ gap. What would you say yours is and how can your group pray for you this week to close this gap?
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Episode Breakdown:
0:00 Breaking News
1:40 You First with Jon
25:00 Giveaways for Days
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Let us know youâre here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question
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Get your #forSalem encouragement cards: https://bit.ly/wlcmccc
â¶ 3 Questions Phone Background
#SalemOregon #local Giveaways:
Gilgamesh this week.
Next week: Every Child Oregon Comment on Social Media all week, and we donate $5 per comment!
â¶ Suggested Readings:
Related Passage: Colossians 3
Andy Stanley Election 2020 Article
â¶ Music we listened to making this episode:
Thompson Twins: Hold Me Now
Eddie and Alex Van Halen: Respect the Wind
Lauren Daigle: You Say
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Honesty time- how does âchoosing to make ourselves secondâ REALLY strike you? Dig deeper- why do you think that is?
- Read Philippians 2:3-8 as a group. What challenges you? How do you think this relates to this weekâs theme of making ourselves second?
- What changes do you need to make in your life as a result of this message and what are the barriers you see in doing this? How can your group pray for you this week?
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Episode Breakdown:
0:00 Go for a Walk
1:30 Reliable Happiness w/ Jon
29:45 Podcasting & Pajamas
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â¶ #forSalem November Challenge: United Way Pajama Drive
â¶ Suggested Readings:
Luke 12:13-21
â¶ Music we listened to making this episode:
DC Talk- I Luv Rap Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Nd7lZgp4o
Bruno Mars- Count on Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k8cpUkKK4c
Tedashii- Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgCGejHgW2I
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Think of a music/movie/book reference that exemplifies your current state of self-reliance.
- Read Matthew 6:19-34. What stands out to you? Pick a theme from this passage (self-reliance, focus, worry, etc) and relate it to your current situation.
- In what areas does it seem to be a challenge to rely on God right now? What barriers do you see with that and how can your group pray for you?
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Episode Breakdown:
0:00 Studio Arrival
1:30 Happy Little Prayers w/ Jon
27:30 Behind the Scenes
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Let us know youâre here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question
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â¶ #forSalem November Challenge: United Way Pajama Drive
â¶ #SalemOregon #local Giveaways (Happening on Social Media later this week)
– Enter to win this week on Social Media- Geppettoâs Italian https://www.facebook.com/geppettossalem/
– This weekâs winner- Every Child Oregon! $290 donated thanks to you! https://www.everychildoregon.org
â¶ Suggested Readings:
Acts 4 (disciples praying in hardship)
â¶ Music we listened to making this episode:
Jimmy Eat World: Pain- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaP6KgwbOvo
Michael Jackson: Why You Wanna Trip on Me- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2FUzoy-UCg
Josh Baldwin/Bethel: Surrounded- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlBiE4dXT2I
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What do you think about prayer? What personal questions / stories do you have about it?
- Read Psalm 86. What stands out to you as it relates to prayer?
- As Jon said in the message, share a couple of things going on in your life right now. You might have to fight through the awkwardness, but spend some time specifically praying for one another in your group.