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Welcome to the Pursuit with James Griffin! This podcast continues the conversation we have every weekend to help you grow in knowledge and understanding of what it means follow Jesus. For more information about Crosspoint City, visit crosspointcity.com
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When someone shuts down the moment you push back on what they believe, it's not random — there's actually a psychological reason for it. In this episode, James Griffin, Matt Moody, and Carlos Fernandez break down why so many conversations go sideways the moment truth enters the room, what motivated reasoning is and why it makes people combative instead of curious, and how Christians can stop trying to win arguments and start actually winning people. If you've been putting off a hard conversat...
You are Barabbas. In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody walk through Peter's sermon in Acts 2 and 3, unpacking the Barabbas exchange and what it really means that Jesus took the cross reserved for a murderer. The conversation goes deep on penal substitutionary atonement, why we struggle to believe God actually forgives us even when we're confident he forgives others, and the critical difference between Holy Spirit conviction and shame from the enemy. ...
In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Jacob Whitehead, and Carlos Fernandez tackle one of the hardest questions in the Christian faith: if God can heal, why doesn't He always do it? Diving into Acts 3 and the story of a man healed, the guys get personal, sharing real stories of praying for miracles that never came, wrestling with God's silence, and what faith actually looks like when the answer is no. This is an honest, vulnerable conversation about unanswered prayer, suffering, and ...
In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin sits down with pastor and church planter Rob Wilton to unpack Acts 2:42–47 and what it truly means to be a spirit-filled church. The conversation goes beyond the surface of a popular passage to explore what genuine devotion to God's Word looks like in a screen-saturated, post-Christian culture. Rob and James discuss the difference between the church gathered and the church scattered, why community is non-negotiable for the Christian life, whether...
You killed Jesus. And until you feel the weight of that, you'll never fully understand the gospel. In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody unpack Acts 2 and Peter's confronting sermon on the Day of Pentecost where 3,000 people were baptized in a single day. But before the celebration came the conviction: "You crucified and killed him by the hands of lawless men." If you've been defending your sin instead of repenting from it, or if you've never taken ...
Quick note before today's episode: the winter storms last week threw off our production schedule, so we're re-airing a conversation that took place during our 2024 Act Like Men Conference and really resonated with a lot of you when it first aired. If you’re interested in joining us for our 2026 Act Like Men Conference, you can learn more and register at https://www.actlikemenconference.org/2026 . We'll be back next week with new content, but we think this one is definitely worth revisiting.&n...
Subscribe for more messages and conversations that will help you know and follow Jesus. To submit a question, send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook. Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://www.mycpcc.com/give To learn more about all of our locations or what is coming up at Crosspoint City, check out https://www.crosspointcity.com/ or follow us on your favorite social pla...
Are you truly waiting on God—or just afraid to take the next step? In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody wrestle with one of the most misunderstood ideas in the Christian life: waiting on God. In a culture shaped by instant gratification and constant distraction, many believers confuse waiting with passivity, prayer with avoidance, and fear with faith. Through the lens of Acts 1, the conversation exposes how often Christians delay obedience while clai...
Why do so many Christians hesitate to speak up about their faith even when they know the gospel is true? In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Matt Moody, and Carlos Fernandez unpack the real reason believers stay silent and it’s not a lack of knowledge. Walking through Acts 1, they discuss how fear, comfort, and distraction quietly undermine the mission Jesus gave His church, and why boldness was never meant to come from personality, confidence, or preparation alone. This conversa...
Jesus didn’t save His followers to sit still or stay silent—He sent them. In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody walk through the opening of the book of Acts to challenge the idea that faith is meant to stay private and explore what it truly means to live as a “sent one” in everyday life. They unpack why so many believers feel stuck, exhausted, or hesitant to speak about their faith, how relying on our own strength leads to burnout instead of boldness,...
Woven2026.com Grace is meant to comfort us — but it also confronts us. In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody explore why grace often feels offensive, especially to religious people who are used to earning approval. They unpack why salvation isn’t about God helping good people, but God resurrecting the spiritually dead. The conversation tackles pride, performance-based faith, hell, judgment, and what it really means to be saved by grace alone. If yo...
In this episode of The Pursuit, we wrestle with one of the most uncomfortable questions Christians face: what does it really mean to give God our first and best? From Abraham placing Isaac on the altar in Genesis 22 to Jesus becoming the ultimate sacrifice, this conversation exposes the difference between generosity that feels safe and surrender that requires trust. If you’ve ever struggled with tithing, control, fear, or letting go of what matters most, this episode will challenge the way y...
In this episode of The Pursuit, we’re tackling the hidden battle almost everyone is losing and most people never talk about. James Griffin, Matt Moody, and Carlos Fernandez open up about the secret struggles that are quietly shaping hearts, damaging relationships, and isolating believers in shame. You may think this is just a behavior problem, but Jesus says it goes much deeper: it’s a heart issue that only He can heal. We break down why this battle is so hard to win, how culture is discipli...
Most people don’t realize they’re drifting spiritually until the damage is already done. In this episode, James Griffin, Matt Moody, and Will Goodwin unpack how “small” compromises slowly shape your desires and open the door to bigger sins. Gluttony isn’t just about eating; it’s about running to anything other than God for comfort, identity, or control. You’ll learn how habits, motives, craving, fasting, and gratitude all form the deeper battle beneath the surface. If you’re tired of feeling ...
Money promises security, identity, and contentment, but it never delivers. In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Matt Moody, and Carlos Fernandez break down what Jesus really taught about money and why He called it God’s primary rival for your heart. If you want freedom from financial fear and a clearer understanding of Jesus’ teaching on money, start here. 👉 Subscribe for more honest conversations about faith and life. SHOW NOTES These notes are packed with key insights and scrip...
We say we’re busy, but what if that’s just a spiritual excuse? In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Brad Chandler unpack one of the most dangerous lies in the church today: that busyness equals faithfulness. The truth? You can be doing everything “for” God and still drift from God. If you’ve ever felt burned out, spiritually dry, or “too busy” for prayer, this conversation is your wake-up call. 👉 Subscribe for more honest conversations about faith and life. ...
We live in a rage economy. Everyone’s angry about something, and culture loves it because outrage keeps us scrolling, posting, and dividing. In this episode, James Griffin, Matt Moody, and Carlos Fernandez talk about how Christians can live differently in a world that profits from our anger. They unpack why anger sells, what righteous anger actually looks like, and how Jesus flipped tables without sinning. From online outrage to political division to everyday frustration, this conversation b...
We don’t like to talk about it, but comparison is one of the most destructive habits in our culture and one of the most accepted sins in the church. In this episode, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Jacob Whitehead get real about envy, discontentment, and the constant pressure to measure your life against everyone else’s. They unpack how envy grows quietly in the heart, how social media disciples us into jealousy, and why the lie of “more” is making us miserable. You’ll also hear how to ...
We don't like to admit it, but a lot of what we call ministry is just Christianized self-promotion. In this episode, James Griffin, Matt Moody, and Carlos Fernandez talk honestly about pride, performance culture, and why needing to be seen might actually put you in opposition to God. They unpack how to know whether you're building God’s Kingdom or just your own platform, why pride is the most accepted sin in church culture, and how to kill it before it kills your calling. Subscribe for more ...
“Live your truth.” It sounds empowering… until it destroys you. In this episode of The Pursuit, Pastor James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Brad Chandler expose one of the biggest cultural lies of our generation — that truth is something we can define for ourselves. They unpack why “living your truth” leads to confusion, chaos, and emptiness, and how God’s truth alone brings peace, purpose, and freedom. If you’ve ever wondered why doing “what feels right” leaves you restless, this episode wi...
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