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Crossmap Podcast

The Crossmap Podcast features inspiring heart-to-heart conversations with Christian newsmakers of the day including authors, experts, pastors, and entertainers on topics that are good for the entire family while honoring your faith-based values. Join Crossmap managing editor Chris Carpenter as he engages guests in thought-provoking but light-hearted banter on subjects that shape and influence our culture through the lens of faith. Gain valuable insight on how to live a meaningful Christian life and experience laughs along the way too! The Crossmap Podcast is part of the Edifi Podcast Network

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Episodes

  • Crossmap Podcast Stuck in Space: How Astronaut Butch Wilmore Escaped Disaster by God’s Grace Play in Edifi Player

    Stuck in Space: How Astronaut Butch Wilmore Escaped Disaster by God’s Grace

    **Butch Wilmore's Website** The recent success of the NASA space mission that took the Artemis II spacecraft on its first crewed flight beyond low Earth's orbit since 1972, has seemingly re-invigorated interest in exploring the outer limits of our galaxy. With plans to have man walk the surface of the moon once again in 2028, the thought of eventually reaching Mars and beyond seems likely to become fact rather than science fiction in the not-too-distant future. Butch Wilmore is a former …

  • Crossmap Podcast Rapper Trip Lee on a Hip Hop Exploration to Reveal the Glory of God Play in Edifi Player

    Rapper Trip Lee on a Hip Hop Exploration to Reveal the Glory of God

    TRIP LEE - OFFICIAL SITE Upon initial consideration, it would appear that praise and worship music doesn’t exactly go hand in hand with hip hop. After all, the thought of syncopated beats and rhythms highlighted by the spoken word in a Sunday morning church service might be hard to comprehend for some. Not so fast. Rapper Trip Lee has always believed that cultural expression could naturally meet congregational worship. With the launch of **BRAG Worship**, a musical collective born from his …

  • Crossmap Podcast Author Bunni Pounds Challenges Ordinary Americans to Lead with Nehemiah’s Courage Play in Edifi Player

    Author Bunni Pounds Challenges Ordinary Americans to Lead with Nehemiah’s Courage

    America Reads The Bible | Join the Movement Now https://www.americareadsthebible.com/ Bunni Pounds Website https://www.bunnipounds.com/ We are currently living in a nation that desperately needs leaders who are resolute in standing upon the principles created by our founding fathers. It is these tenets of freedom and liberty that have forged a nation of opportunity and promise. But long before foundational leaders like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison, shaped the …

  • Crossmap Podcast Sight & Sound's Joshua Enck on Faith, Freedom, and 'A Great Awakening' Play in Edifi Player

    Sight & Sound's Joshua Enck on Faith, Freedom, and 'A Great Awakening'

    A GREAT AWAKENING | Official Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4-rMC88ylQ Sight & Sound Theatres | Bible Stories Live on Stage https://www.sight-sound.com/ As our nation gears up to celebrate her 250th Anniversary later this summer, one can’t help but feel patriotic about a remarkable journey that began in 1776. It is an opportunity to honor the ideals of freedom, democracy, and resilience that have shaped our country’s history. It is a time to celebrate the diversity, …

  • Crossmap Podcast Comedian Tim Hawkins on Faith, Family, and the Almighty 'Fist Bump' Play in Edifi Player

    Comedian Tim Hawkins on Faith, Family, and the Almighty 'Fist Bump'

    **Tim Hawkins Website** https://timhawkins.net **Cletus Take the Reel Video** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfs3BJZxKkc&list;=RDZfs3BJZxKkc&start;_radio=1 The origins of comedy are rooted in ancient Greece, evolving from rituals and performances linked to festivities surrounding Dionysian celebrations. From there, comedy has evolved over the centuries to serve not only as entertainment but also as social commentary, allowing audiences to reflect on their society’s follies and vices. …

  • Crossmap Podcast New York Times Bestselling Author Lee Strobel on Suffering, the Supernatural, and 'The Case for Miracles' Play in Edifi Player

    New York Times Bestselling Author Lee Strobel on Suffering, the Supernatural, and 'The Case for Miracles'

    New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel's journey to faith in Jesus Christ is well documented. A highly successful editor at the The Chicago Tribune, he was an atheist who set out to prove that Christ was nothing more than a solid teacher rather than the Son of God. What Strobel found forever changed his life and the lives of millions who read his book, **_The Case for Christ_**. Over the years, this author of more than 25 books, including 11 from his The Case For series, has …

  • Crossmap Podcast Actress Jen Lilley Encourages Others to 'Wake Up' to Find a More Spirit-Filled Life Play in Edifi Player

    Actress Jen Lilley Encourages Others to 'Wake Up' to Find a More Spirit-Filled Life

    **Jen Lilley’s Website** So many people go through life believing in God but not fully experiencing the completeness of His presence. Sadly, they feel stuck and spiritually stagnant, questioning if there is more to faith than attending church, being happy once in a while, or having their prayers go unanswered. Author Jen Lilley believes that Christians can reignite a vibrant faith by simply having a more committed and intimate relationship with Jesus, one that is rooted in truth, …

  • Crossmap Podcast The Biblical Nutritionist Annette Reeder on God, Gummy Bears, and Good Health Play in Edifi Player

    The Biblical Nutritionist Annette Reeder on God, Gummy Bears, and Good Health

    **Discover Christian Nutrition | The Biblical Nutritionist **https://thebiblicalnutritionist.com It’s the new year, and when it comes to good health, people all over the world are searching for answers. Desperate to lose weight and to find a healthier resolve, gym memberships rise tremendously this time of year while the latest, greatest diet fads seem to have a life of their own. They are all searching for the recipe to excellent health. But what if the answer lies not in pumping more …

  • Crossmap Podcast Author Brent Rittersdorf on Finding the 'Point in the Purpose' Play in Edifi Player

    Author Brent Rittersdorf on Finding the 'Point in the Purpose'

    Brent Rittersdorf - 10 for 10 Cheers To Your Purpose! https://brentrittersdorf.com/ The Point Is in the Purpose: How Going 10 for 10 Can Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/Point-Purpose-Going-Change-Your/dp/B0FTTP5ZBR As we close out 2025 and begin thinking about the new year, it is natural to stop for a moment to take stock of where we have been over the last year to determine our goals for the next 12 months. It is in these moments that we inevitably ask ourselves a simple …

  • Crossmap Podcast 'Soul on Fire': John O'Leary on Hope, Healing, and Finding Purpose from Tragedy Play in Edifi Player

    'Soul on Fire': John O'Leary on Hope, Healing, and Finding Purpose from Tragedy

    Website: Home - John O'Leary https://johnolearyinspires.com/ Soul On Fire | Now Playing In Theaters https://soulonfiremovie.com/ Known far and wide for his positive, uplifting messages of hope, motivational speaker, author, and podcaster John O’Leary has inspired thousands around the world by sharing his perspective on how to live more boldly yet selflessly. But long before developing such a positive outlook on life, O’Leary was a broken boy who became a hopeless young man. For you see, …

  • Crossmap Podcast For Tasha Layton 'Life in Me' a Five Loaves and Two Fish Moment Play in Edifi Player

    For Tasha Layton 'Life in Me' a Five Loaves and Two Fish Moment

    Tasha Layton Official Site https://tashalayton.com/ Life in Me: CDs & Vinyl Buy on Amazon Being obedient to God is something that all of us ascribe to but so few of us always follow through. Sometimes the simplest things seem to get in our way. With our best intentions, we often fall short in our quest to please others, satisfy our sinful desires, or walk the fine line between love and hate. Singer/songwriter Tasha Layton believes that when you are a follower of Jesus Christ your life …

  • Crossmap Podcast Author Tricia Thornton's 'Beyond Blessed Parenting' a Practical Guide Every Parent Should Read Play in Edifi Player

    Author Tricia Thornton's 'Beyond Blessed Parenting' a Practical Guide Every Parent Should Read

    Nashville-based therapist Tricia Thornton came to the country’s attention in 2023 when she counseled grieving children and their families following the tragic Covenant School shooting. An emerging figure in the world of child and family therapy, Thornton combines psychological and neuroscience research with spiritual guidance to address many of the mental health issues that parents are facing as they raise their children in today’s unforgiving world. In a follow up to her debut book, …

  • Crossmap Podcast for KING & COUNTRY' Luke Smallbone Sets the 'World on Fire' with New Music Play in Edifi Player

    for KING & COUNTRY' Luke Smallbone Sets the 'World on Fire' with New Music

    The flames seemed to climb higher and higher at the recent Dove Awards ceremony as the Grammy Award winning duo for KING & COUNTRY unveiled their latest radio single, “World on Fire”. As flames blazed 20 feet high on the stage, the performance served as a beacon that they were back and better than ever. The performance marked the band’s first original song release in more than two years. Fresh from a year off from touring to get some much-needed rest and to regroup for the next phase of their …

  • Crossmap Podcast Steel Industry Executive Chris Whittington's Music a 'Bright Portal' to Stronger Faith Play in Edifi Player

    Steel Industry Executive Chris Whittington's Music a 'Bright Portal' to Stronger Faith

    The old adage, “follow your dreams” is something that we have all heard but rarely do we ever hear about someone who actually arrived at their desired destination. Too many times, people get derailed in their pursuit due to seemingly insurmountable obstacles, unforeseen detours, or an eventual lack of interest.  That’s why it is always so heartwarming to hear about that individual who actually made their dreams come true. Take Texas-based steel industry executive Chris Whittington for …

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