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Praxis is a podcast where we explore how to practice and actually embody the way of Jesus and live on mission by joining God’s work in the world. Praxis is recorded and produced by Crosspoint Community Church in Oconomowoc, WI. Find out more on our website: crosspointwi.com/praxis
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Send a text What if the measure of a healthy church isn’t polish, but belonging? We sit down with Emily Robillard, leader of disability ministry at Woodridge Church and longtime staff at Hammer Residences, to explore how communities can move past surface-level inclusion toward a culture where people with disabilities are seen, empowered, and invited to contribute. Emily’s story starts with proximity: a childhood shaped by neighbors from a group home and parents who treated difference as ordi...
Send a text What if inclusion is only the starting line—and belonging is the finish we’re called to run toward together? We sit down with a special guest, Emily Enockson, to explore how a life shaped by foster care, medical fragility, and a steadfast sister named Josie became a vocation at Zachariah’s Acres, a 175-acre sanctuary where people with disabilities don’t just attend events—they help design the experience. Through stories that are equal parts tender and funny, we unpack the daily pr...
Send a text What if “all are welcome” still leaves people standing alone? Statistically, chances are high that either you or someone close to you lives with a disability. Yet far too often, people with disabilities find themselves pushed to the margins. This special episode comes from The Leader's Journey Podcast, where Mac and Josie open up about parenting their son Griffin, who has Down syndrome and likely autism. His life has forced them to rethink ability, achievement, and what church is ...
Send a text What if the only true measure of spiritual maturity is love—and not the easy versions? We bring our series on mental models for missional discipleship to a close by naming love as the plumb line that aligns everything: discipleship, mission, leadership, and daily life. Not the Hallmark fuzzies, not constant affirmation, not Midwest nice. We look to Jesus who had grace and truth in full measure, self-giving at the cross as the standard that straightens what our culture and our chur...
Send a text What if the kingdom of God isn’t an exit plan but a present reality that disrupts our politics and reorders our lives? We open with a bold claim: God’s kingdom looks like Jesus’ ministry. That means good news to the poor, freedom for the oppressed, healing for the sick, and a reconciling community that previews the world to come. We unpack the “already and not yet,” grounding it in Luke 4, Luke 17, the Lord’s Prayer, and the sweeping arc of Scripture that refuses to pick between p...
Send a text Holiday season or pressure cooker? Between the nonstop events, gift budgets, and Hallmark-level expectations, December can intensify everything—joy and grief, laughter and loneliness, unity and old wounds. We get candid about why family dynamics spike this time of year and map out a practical way to move through it with grace and truth. We start by naming the hidden currents: idealized scripts that make real life feel lacking, grief that returns on anniversaries, and the logistic...
Send a text What if the most important work of your life happens where no one sees it? We dig into a core conviction of missional discipleship—God cares about the who, not just the do—and trace how that truth reframes leadership, mission, and everyday faith. We start with Jesus’ own pattern: decades of hidden formation before three years of public ministry. That ratio alone confronts our bias for speed and scale. From calling the Twelve to be with him before sending them, to telling returnin...
Send a text What if the order of your life is backwards? We’re tackling a simple idea with radical implications: trust leads and effort follows. Starting with Jesus’ baptism and temptation, we explore how identity received—not achievement earned—powered his ministry. From there, we trace how the New Testament consistently places grace before effort, and why that sequence frees us from the grind, clarifies our calling, and sustains real fruit. We get honest about the cultural worship of hustl...
Send a text The kingdom of God was the centerpiece of Jesus' teaching, but what exactly does this kingdom look like? Far more than a distant heavenly realm we'll experience after death, God's kingdom is a present reality that Jesus embodied through his revolutionary ministry. When we understand that "God's kingdom looks like Jesus' ministry," we gain a powerful lens for discipleship today. Jesus didn't just announce God's kingdom theoretically—he demonstrated it tangibly. He healed the sick,...
Send a text What comes into our minds when we think about God shapes everything else in our lives. Yet most of us carry distorted images of God that we've picked up from our upbringing, painful experiences, or cultural messages—images that create barriers to authentic relationship with him. In this episode, we unpack five common misconceptions about God that might be operating beneath the surface of your faith: the Distant Deity who remains uninvolved, the Sovereign Puppet Master who control...
Send a text What if God doesn't wait for us to clean up our act before loving us? What if He actually meets us exactly where we are—in all our messy, broken reality? In a discussion about our second mental model for missional discipleship, we unpack the life-changing truth that "God bends to meet us in reality." This isn't just feel-good theology—it's the pattern we see throughout scripture and most vividly in Jesus himself. From Genesis where God sought Adam and Eve after their sin to Jesu...
Send a text When was the last time you felt the pressure to "bring God" to a situation? What if God was already there, working long before you arrived? This episode challenges our fundamental assumptions about mission and discipleship by exploring the conviction that God's presence always precedes our participation. We dive deep into what "missional" truly means – not as a trendy church growth strategy, but as a theological reality that reshapes how we engage with the world. From examining J...
Send a text What if the way Jesus saw the world could transform how you live your everyday life? In this illuminating conversation, we unpack the concept of mental models—those invisible frameworks that shape everything from how we parent and lead to how we interpret Scripture and engage in mission. Think of mental models like prescription glasses. While rarely noticed, they constantly filter how we see reality. Where do these frameworks come from? Our first formation in family, personal ex...
Send a text What does it truly mean to love your enemies in the way of Jesus? This question isn't just theological theory—it's a practical challenge we face whenever someone wrongs or mistreats us. In this powerful conclusion to our forgiveness series, we explore what might be Jesus's most radical teaching: not just breaking free from cycles of enemy-making, but actively loving those who harm us. Most people naturally default to either fight (retaliation) or flight (passive submission) when ...
Send a text The journey from forgiveness to reconciliation is one of the most challenging paths in Christian discipleship. While many believers embrace God's forgiveness and understand the importance of forgiving others, the question of what comes next often leaves us confused, frustrated, or even stuck. In this episode, we unpack a powerful distinction that clarifies the forgiveness process: "Forgiveness is a solo, reconciliation is a duet." Through the inspiring story of Elizabeth Elliott,...
Send a text What does it actually look like to forgive someone who's hurt you deeply? After acknowledging the pain and choosing to move toward forgiveness, how do you actually release the debt and free yourself from resentment? In this episode, we dive into the mechanics of forgiveness – the practical steps of extending forgiveness to others even when our emotions haven't caught up with our decision. We unpack the difference between verbally declaring forgiveness and truly embodying it throu...
Send a text We explore how naming and lamenting the impact of wrongful actions in Jesus's presence serves as the first step toward engaging in cruciform forgiveness. Developing this essential spiritual practice helps us move from bitterness to freedom. • Why facing reality is essential for true forgiveness • The cycle of enemy-making that traps us in unforgiveness • How acknowledging pain allows healing rather than keeping us stuck • Biblical examples of lament from David to Jesus himself • ...
Send a text What does it truly mean to forgive like Jesus? This transformative episode dives deep into the heart of Christian forgiveness by examining both Jesus' teachings and his lived example. Through powerful stories like Corrie Ten Boom confronting her Nazi prison guard and Jesus forgiving from the cross, we discover how forgiveness breaks the destructive cycle of enemy-making that traps so many of us. When someone wrongs us, we often respond by ruminating on the hurt, hardening our hea...
Send a text Forgiveness is a journey that challenges us to confront our own hearts while navigating the complexities of relationships. Understanding the cycle of enemy-making reveals how ruminating on wrongs can harden our hearts and distort our perceptions of others. By intentionally practicing forgiveness, we reclaim our agency and foster deeper connections rooted in love and mercy. In this episode we will: Explore the definition and significance of forgiveness Understand the cycle of...
Send a text Ever struggled to forgive someone, even when you know it's the right thing to do? That's a journey we're all familiar with, and in this episode, we seek to unravel the complexities of forgiveness and share insights that could transform your perspective. Throughout our conversation, we tackle the misconceptions surrounding forgiveness. We delve into the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, exploring why letting go of bitterness is a personal decision, while rebuildin...
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