What does it really mean to believe in miracles, and what happens when God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we hoped?

In this episode of the Crossroads Podcast, Jake sits down with Michael, Tristan, and Amanda for an honest conversation about miracles, difficult seasons, and learning to trust the character of God. They reflect on powerful miracles throughout Scripture, share personal stories of seeing God work in their own families, and wrestle with what faith looks like when the outcome is uncertain.

From the fourth man in the fire to Jairus’ daughter and the woman who reached out to Jesus for healing, these stories remind us that God doesn’t only deliver us from the fire—He meets us in the middle of it.

Whether you’re praying for a miracle, walking through disappointment, or simply wondering where God is working in your life, this conversation is an invitation to keep looking, keep praying, and keep trusting.

In John 9, Jesus encounters a man who had been blind from birth. While others see a theological problem to solve, Jesus sees a person.

In this conversation, Jake and Michael explore the healing of the man born blind, the spiritual blindness Jesus exposes in the Pharisees, and the deeper meaning behind this unforgettable miracle.

Michael also shares the personal significance of this passage as the father of a child with special needs and how John 9 has shaped his understanding of God’s sovereignty, disability, dignity, and purpose.

At the heart of the episode is a simple but powerful reminder: Jesus sees the people the world is tempted to overlook, and every life has value and purpose in the hands of God.

Why is it so easy to look at someone else’s life and wonder, “Why am I not there yet?”

In this episode, Michael, Austin, Tammy, and Taylon have an honest conversation about comparison and the ways it can lead to insecurity, judgment, pride, and discontentment. Whether it happens while scrolling through social media, watching someone else succeed, or measuring our spiritual lives against another person’s, comparison can cause us to lose sight of what God is doing in our own lives.

But someone else’s success doesn’t diminish God’s calling on you.

This conversation challenges us to stop using one another as the standard and instead find our identity, purpose, and definition of faithfulness in Christ.

Jesus offers freedom, salvation, and truth—but we have a choice in how we respond.

In John 8, Jesus declares, “I am the light of the world,” and tells His listeners that “the truth will set you free.” But instead of receiving Him, the Pharisees challenge His words and reject His identity.

In this episode, Mike and Jake explore this intense conversation, the danger of self-righteousness, and the difference between believing we’re walking in the light and actually following Jesus. Ultimately, John 8 confronts us with the same choice: reject Jesus or abide in His Word and experience the freedom only He can give.

In this episode, we dive into John 7 and the growing tension around one defining question: Who is Jesus?

Set against the backdrop of the Feast of Booths, Jesus enters Jerusalem as crowds debate His identity, religious leaders seek to arrest Him, and even the temple guards are stunned by His words. In the middle of it all, Jesus makes a bold invitation: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.”

We unpack the cultural significance of the festival, why Jesus’ promise of “living water” would have been so powerful to His original audience, and what His words reveal about His identity. Most importantly, we wrestle with the challenge John 7 presents to each of us: there is no room for neutrality when it comes to Jesus. If He truly is who He claims to be, does the fruit of our lives show that we believe Him?

Join us as we explore what it means to depend on Jesus as our daily source of spiritual life—and to allow His living water to flow through every part of our lives.

In John 6, Jesus declares, “I am the bread of life,” pointing to a deeper need than the physical bread the crowd was seeking. In this episode, Jake and Andrew unpack what it means to find true satisfaction in Jesus, how easily our circumstances can shape our view of God, and why we’re often tempted to look to other things for what only Christ can provide. They also discuss the importance of remembering God’s faithfulness and developing a spiritual appetite for the things that truly give life.

In a culture that celebrates hustle and constant productivity, choosing to rest can feel counterintuitive. But Scripture presents Sabbath as much more than taking a day off: it's an act of trust in God. In this episode, we explore the biblical purpose of Sabbath, why rest is essential for our spiritual health, and how stepping away from work is one of the clearest ways to declare that God, not our effort, is our provider.

In this episode, we explore John 6:16–21, where Jesus walks on water and meets His disciples in the middle of a storm. Together, we unpack the context surrounding this miracle, why Jesus sent His disciples into the storm, and what it teaches us about faith, trust, and perseverance. Discover how God often doesn't keep us from life's storms but faithfully meets us in them, using them to deepen our faith and reveal His power. Whether you're listening before your personal devotional time or with your small group, this conversation will encourage you to welcome Jesus into your boat and trust Him to carry you safely through whatever you're facing.