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Rusty George is the Lead Pastor at Crossroads Christian Church in Grand Prairie. Under his dedicated leadership, Crossroads Christian Church aspires to flourish as a vibrant community committed to guiding individuals in their journey to discover and follow the path of Jesus. Beyond leading Crossroads Church, Rusty is a global speaker, leader and teacher focusing on making real life simple. Rusty has also written several books and can be heard weekly on his podcast, Leading Simple with Rusty ...
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This Sunday, Rusty spoke about the Givitude of faith as we continued in week four of the sermon series “GeneroUS.” When we have faith in Jesus and are obedient to His calling and plan for our lives, we live out generosity to our Heavenly Father. Listen in as Rusty unpacks what this looks like in our everyday lives. Check out Rusty’s latest book “Fr…
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This week’s Monday Minute recaps week 4of the sermon series GeneroUS! Listen in to hear from Rusty George about the flow of obedience to blessing and the life of a Christian. Check our pastor Rusty’s latest book “Friend of God” here! http://pastorrustygeorge.square.site Did you know that over 6 billion people around the world don't know Jesus? Even…
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This week, Rusty George sits down with Greg Holder, pastor of the Crossing Church, and discusses creative ways preaching can draw in first time church guests. Listen in to hear the mega church pastor, multi-book author, and leader Greg Holder speak into his strategy behind preaching. Website:https://gregholder.com/ Check out Rusty’s new book “Frien…
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This Sunday, Rusty George spoke about worship in the form of giving. When we think of worship, we typically think about singing songs of praise to God. Listen in the this week’s sermon as we hear what it means for giving to be an act of worship. Check out Rusty’s new book “Friend of God” here: http://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/ Did you know that…
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This week’s Monday Minute, hosted by Rusty George, looks at how giving is an act of worship. Listen in for encouragement about how worship is more than just singing songs! Check out Rusty’s latest book, “Friend of God,” here: http://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/ Did you know that over 6 billion people around the world don't know Jesus? Even more s…
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Jordan Montgomery is an author, motivational speaker, podcaster, and coach. He is head of Montgomery Companies. In this episode Jordan and Rusty talk about growing up in Iowa, love for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and yes, early advice he gave a young Caitlin Clark. They also discuss different ways to positively motivate others and Jordan's USA Today best se…
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This week’s Sunday Sermon continued in the series, “Generous” where Pastor Rusty unpacked what it means to store up our treasures in heaven and set our eyes on eternity. Listen in for what this looks like in our practical everyday lives. Check out Rusty’s new book “Friend of God” here! http://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/ Did you know that over 6 …
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This week’s Monday Minute focuses on the idea of giving back what God has so graciously given to us. We are called as Christians to store up our treasures in heaven, and this begins with setting our eyes on eternity and giving back what God has given to us. Listen in for some encouragement about what this looks like! Check out Rusty’s latest book “…
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Listen in as author Mac Lake gives an in depth description of his leadership workshop, “Multiply Group.” Mac Lake seeks to encourage leaders in organizations to lead in a healthy way as he walks through what this can look like with Rusty. Check out more information below! Mac Lake: Website: https://www.maclakeonline.com/ Book: https://multiply-grou…
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Welcome to Monday Minute! We're diving into the idea of contentment, starting with our first teaching from "Generous." If you haven't caught part one yet, definitely go back and give it a listen! In this session, we’re tackling the challenge of being content no matter the circumstances. The exercise I shared is simple but powerful: practice saying,…
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We're kicking off a new four-week series on Philippians 4, diving deep into what it means to be content and generous. With the upcoming election and the tensions it may bring, it’s a timely reminder that regardless of outcomes, Jesus remains on the throne. As we anticipate some may feel joy and others disappointment, we'll gather for a special pray…
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In this episode, Richard Reising, Founder and Chief Strategist of Artistry Labs, shares his transformative journey to Mexico and his mission to elevate church branding. Richard, an accomplished author of Church Marketing 101, teams up with Rusty to explore how effective branding can help churches connect with their communities and expand their reac…
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This week at Crossroads, we continue in our sermon series “Different” with a message from associate pastor Bryan Mrazek. This message looks at the passage 1 Peter chapter 4 as Bryan dives into what fuels us in our lives. Listen in for encouragement from 1 Peter as we wrap up our “Different” series. Check our Rusty’s latest book “Friend of God” here…
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Listen in to this week’s Monday Minute as Brian Mrazek walks us through what it looks like to be different. His encouraging words about what this looks like provide a great start to the week! Did you know that over 6 billion people around the world don't know Jesus? Even more staggering, 3 billion have never even heard His name. Good News Productio…
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Brian Tome, pastor of Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio has authored five books including “The Five Marks of a Man.” In this episode, Brian talks with Rusty about his men’s movement called “Man Camp.” Listen in to hear about what “Man Camp” looks like and how it came to be as well as Brian’s journey into ministry. Brian Tome Resources: https://…
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This past Sunday, Pastor Rusty spoke about living differently through purpose in Jesus. Loving others the way Jesus does identifies a sort of purpose in our lives. Listen in to identify what this love could look like in your daily life as we live out purpose filled lives that Jesus calls us to. Check out Rusty’s latest book “Friend of God” here! ht…
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This week’s Monday Minute! Listen in to hear some encouragement about purpose found in Christ. It is easy to feel stuck in the mundane things of life but realizing our purpose in the world is found in Jesus is key. Check out Rusty’s latest book here! https://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/ Did you know that over 6 billion people around the world don…
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Manny Fernandez is the President of World Link Ministries. He grew up in Spain as a son of a missionary and then has spent time as a missionary in Spain with hbis wife Jaime. Rusty and Manny discuss the importance of being missionaries and a lot of time talking about the different ways they reached the Spanish population for Christ. One involving C…
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This week, Matt Harvey draws from 1 Peter 1 to explore the call to live as distinct citizens of God's kingdom in a world that often promotes values contrary to our faith. Peter urges us to embrace holiness, reminding us that we are chosen, redeemed, and called to reflect the character of Christ in our daily lives. Listen in to hear how we can bette…
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This week’s Monday Minute! Featuring Matt Harvey the Crossroads NextGen Pastor, he provides four ways we can pursue holiness and look more like Jesus. Tune in to hear these four simple steps of faith! Purchase Rusty’s new book “Friend of God” here! https://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/ Did you know that over 6 billion people around the world don't…
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Drew Sherman, Lead Pastor of Compass Christian Church in Dallas, Texas, sits down with Rusty to discuss the dynamics of multi-site campuses and effective management strategies. With a strong passion for mentoring young preachers, Drew believes in the power of hands-on experience—“giving them as many reps as possible”—to prepare these leaders for fu…
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Welcome to this week's Monday Minute! We just wrapped up a powerful teaching from 1 Peter chapter 1, focusing on how we handle life's difficulties and trials. Why not navigate those trials with Jesus by your side? As Peter reminds us, our faith is worth more than gold. Jesus assures us, "In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have o…
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This past Sunday we explored 1 Peter's powerful message about finding joy amid trials. how we respond to the ups and downs of life reflect our faith in Christ. Peter, who walked closely with Jesus, encourages us to see our challenges as a means of refining our faith, much like gold is purified by fire. This sermon will invite you to reconsider how …
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In this special episode of Leading Simple, we honor the life and legacy of Tony Morgan—Founder of The Unstuck Group, Pastor, and Podcast Host. Tony went home to be with Jesus on September 4th, 2024. Recorded earlier this summer, this conversation highlights Tony’s infectious sense of humor, deep love for his family, and passion for helping churches…
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Welcome to the Monday Minute! Today, we're diving into a key point from yesterday’s message. Proverbs says, "As a man thinks, so he is." Our thoughts shape our identity and how we live. In 1 Peter, he reminds believers—though they may feel scattered or persecuted—they are a royal nation, a holy priesthood. This identity isn’t just for others; it's …
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We're excited to start a new series called Different, exploring how the word "different" can be both positive and negative. Sometimes different means better, exceeding expectations, while other times it feels isolating. In a world that’s increasingly chaotic and overwhelming, we all crave something different—something better. Through this series, w…
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In this episode, I sit down with Mike Schrage from Good News Productions International (GNPI), and we dive into a pretty sobering reality—6 billion people in the world don’t know Jesus. That’s right, 6 billion. Even more staggering, 3 billion of them have never even heard His name. Mike shares not only these shocking stats but also his own journey …
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John Burke shares extraordinary near-death experiences (NDEs) from people he has interviewed around the world. These individuals were clinically dead—no heartbeat, no brain activity—yet were revived through medical intervention or miraculous means. Upon their return, they describe being more alive than ever, often in the presence of a God of light …
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In this episode, Rusty chats with Scott Pederson—owner of "Celebrate Positive," a business dedicated to spreading positivity. A proud graduate of the University of Nebraska (Go Big Red!), Scott has an impressive background in sports, including working with the late Rush Limbaugh at the Kansas City Royals, serving as the Recruiting Director for Okla…
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In this week’s Monday Minute, we reflect on the powerful message from our recent sermon: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? While we addressed many tough questions, there’s one verse we didn’t get to dive into — Hebrews 4:15. This verse reminds us that our High Priest, Jesus, understands our weaknesses and has faced the same trials we do. Unl…
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In this message from the series Is God Good?, Rusty George addresses the challenging question many people face: if God is good and great, why do bad things happen? He acknowledges that many of us grow up believing in certain versions of God that don’t hold up when we face real-life struggles, such as suffering or unanswered prayers. Rusty explores …
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In this episode, Rusty welcomes John Burke, the founding pastor of Gateway Church in Austin, Texas, as well as a speaker and author known for his works on heaven and near-death experiences. John shares a collection of incredible and often harrowing stories from around the world, shedding light on what he has learned through these experiences. This …
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In this Monday Minute, Rusty George reflects on the recent weekend message at Crossroads, where he discussed the different versions of God that people often believe in but shouldn't. He highlights the story of a man who asked Jesus to heal his daughter, saying, "I believe, but help my unbelief." Rusty encourages listeners to adopt this prayer in th…
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Rusty George engages his audience with humor and relatable stories, discussing his football allegiances and his family's experiences with prayer, while addressing the deep questions people often have about God's nature. Through a series of anecdotes, he challenges common misconceptions of God, such as the "on-demand" God, the "boyfriend" God, and t…
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In this episode, Rusty sits down with Lee Coate, the co-founder of "Growmentum," author of the book "Being Peter," and Executive Pastor at The Crossing Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. They discuss the importance of aligning church vision, strategies for encouraging impulsive volunteers, and the unique challenges of working with the often unpredictable…
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Damian Boyd opens with a powerful prayer, calling the congregation to surrender to God and listen for His voice. He intercedes specifically for those who are deeply wounded and wrestling with offense, asking God to bring healing and hope to their hearts. Damian highlights that being "unoffendable" is central to the Beatitudes, the culture of God's …
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In this episode, Rusty sits down with Jan, an author, professor, and spiritual director who currently chairs the Dallas Willard Ministries. Together, they explore the concept of "Kingdom Living," discuss the unique weather of Southern California, and delve into the writing process. Jan also shares insights on how to discern when God is speaking to …
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Monday Minute is here! We just wrapped up a powerful discussion on church hurt—a topic that hits home for so many. If you missed the message, don't worry—you can catch it on Crossroads or through our podcast. This week’s episode dives deep into what happens when the hurt comes from within the church. Here’s a thought-provoking quote from Stanley Ha…
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In today's sermon, we explore the topic of "Church Hurt," addressing the all-too-common experience of feeling offended or let down by the church. Drawing from Philippians 4:2-3, where Paul addresses a conflict between two members of the early church, we examine how unresolved personal issues can escalate into community-wide drama. The key takeaway …
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Kirk Freeman, a former country music writer, now serves as the preacher at CrossBridge Community Church in San Antonio, Texas. He’s also the author of "Threads," a book that explores how everyone can become a disciple. In this episode, Kirk shares a memorable story about discovering the essence of disciple-making during his daughter’s wedding. The …
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Did you miss this weekend's sermon? Clay Scroggins, a familiar face at Crossroads, shares his excitement about returning after a few months away and dives into the theme of being "Unoffendable." He humorously recounts a personal story of inadvertently taking a long nap on his kids' first day of school, leading to an amusing but slightly embarrassin…
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Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in! This segment is all about diving deeper into what we didn’t have time to cover in our weekend message. And here’s something crucial I didn’t get to mention: Why should we strive to live unoffendable? Well, one of the key reasons is because Jesus absorbed our offenses on the cross. Let’s reflect on Romans 4:25: “J…
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We have all been OFFENDED by someone or something. This message uses common mousetraps and bug zappers as metaphors to illustrate how easy it is to fall into life’s various "traps," such as consumerism, sweets, gossip, and digital distractions. Pastor Rusty recounts personal experiences, leading to a deeper discussion about the ultimate trap laid b…
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Brian Dodd, author of "Timeless: 10 Enduring Practices of Apex Leaders," has spent the past 19 years assisting churches and pastors in funding their visions and missions. In this episode, Rusty and Brian discuss a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, emphasizing its importance through examples from movies, sports, and other books. Stay tuned…
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Today, I'm excited to have Dino Rizzo with us. Dino serves as the Executive Director of ARC (Association of Related Churches) and is an Associate Pastor at Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama. He's also the author of "Servolution." Dino and I will be discussing church planting, exploring innovative ways and new locations where churches a…
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I'm excited to bring you this episode featuring Jon Acuff. Together, we explore the journey of rewriting the soundtracks in your head. Jon shares invaluable insights into transforming our inner narratives and breaking free from self-limiting beliefs. Join us for an inspiring conversation that will empower you to take control of your thoughts and li…
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I'm thrilled to have Chad Veach on the podcast this week. Chad is an author, speaker, and the lead pastor of ZOE Church in Los Angeles. He shared some incredible stories from his journey as a founding pastor and father. We also discussed his new book, "Worried About Everything Because I Pray About Nothing." Chad's insights on authenticity and overc…
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In this episode, I’m joined by faith-driven entrepreneur Jeff Henderson. We dive into his unique blend of ministry and business, uncovering secrets from his time at Chick-fil-A. Jeff shares valuable insights and experiences that bridge faith and entrepreneurship. Don't miss this inspiring conversation! Social Media: Website: https://jeffhenderson.c…
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I’m thrilled to have Kyle Idleman from Southeast Christian Church as my guest. Kyle is the one who planted Real Life Church. As we sat down, I learned more about Kyle’s experience growing up under the microscope as a pastor’s kid—something my daughters can relate to. Kyle shared how being open and authentic can be a catalyst for better connections …
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This week’s episode was a dream come true for me. I had the chance to talk with Crawford Loritts, a pastor and evangelist with an incredible legacy. Crawford also happens to be the author of one of the best leadership books I’ve ever read. We talked about his experience leading Fellowship Bible Church for 15 years, processed the effects of deconstr…
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