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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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Have you ever wondered why the stone was rolled away from the tomb? It wasn't so Jesus could get out; it was so we could look in and see that He wasn't there. Reflecting on Mary Magdalene's encounter at the empty tomb, we see a profound truth unfold: Jesus's resurrection not only revealed His victory over death but also opened the door for us to be…
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Did you know that you are someone Jesus trusts? It's not just about being loved or expected much of, but Jesus actually places his trust in us. Reflecting on John's account, we see that Jesus entrusted his message and mission to his followers. Just as he trusted John with caring for his mother, he entrusts us with spreading his message further. Hav…
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Did you know that you are loved as much as Jesus? Just as the Father expressed His love for Jesus through audible affirmations, His love for us knows no bounds. Imagine living each moment enveloped in the knowledge that you are cherished by God just as Jesus is. What transformations would occur if we truly embraced this reality? You can purchase th…
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While we may have grown up believing God resides solely in church buildings, Scripture reveals a different reality. God's presence transcends physical spaces; He dwells within us through His Spirit. Jesus himself spoke of the Spirit's arrival, promising something even greater than His physical presence. So, have you ever considered the Spirit as be…
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Ever feel disconnected from God amidst life's distractions? We can relate. In today’s devotional, we're talking all about remaining connected to the ultimate source of life. Reflecting on the analogy of object permanence, where things remain even when unseen, we're reminded of God's unwavering presence. So, let's explore this topic: what tends to b…
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How does Jesus being the exclusive way to God resonate with you? Jesus boldly proclaims, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." This assertion may seem narrow to some, but it speaks volumes about Jesus's unique role. He isn't merely offering one route among many; He is the definitive path to God. Reflect today on how Jesus's singular way impacts …
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When was the last time you felt Jesus close to you? Reflecting on Jesus's comforting words, "Do not let your hearts be troubled," I'm reminded of the profound peace he offers. Despite the disciples' confusion and fear, Jesus assures them of something even greater to come—the Holy Spirit. It's remarkable how the Trinity defers to one another, each p…
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Reflecting on the simplicity of Jesus's commands, I'm struck by how he distills it all down to love—love for God and love for others. In a world filled with rules and regulations, Jesus offers a refreshing perspective: love one another as I have loved you. It's not about complicated rituals or stringent guidelines; it's about genuine love in action…
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Ever pondered Jesus as a servant? Today's devotional dives deep into this fascinating concept. Exploring love languages within my own family, we will reflect on how Jesus, too, exemplifies service. From washing the feet of those who would soon betray Him to the ultimate sacrifice on the cross, Jesus's love language may just be service. Take a momen…
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Did you ever catch the verse where Jesus wept at Lazarus' tomb? It’s in John 11 and it's the shortest verse in the Bible. But why did Jesus weep when He knew He’d raise Lazarus? It's because He deeply understands our pain. Let's talk through this together and reflect on how Jesus is present with us in our suffering. You can purchase the book here: …
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Ever feel lost or unsure about whose voice to follow? We can relate. This week, we're starting a new series all about recognizing and following Jesus' voice. Join us as we explore John 10 and the profound connection between the shepherd and his sheep. Get a fresh perspective on how Jesus, the Good Shepherd, speaks to us and guides our everyday live…
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Let’s explore Viktor Frankl's wisdom and John 9's encounter with a blind man. Through their stories, we're reminded that suffering isn't always tied to personal fault—it's part of the brokenness of our world. Jesus offers hope and redemption in our pain. Today, let's pray for our pain to be repurposed and find comfort in the hope Jesus provides. Yo…
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Discover the power of grace and truth today as we discuss Jesus’ encounter with the woman caught in adultery teaches us about compassion and accountability. Are you leaning more towards grace or truth in your relationships? Let’s learn from Jesus’ perfect balance and strive to apply it in our lives. You can purchase the book here: https://pastorrus…
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Today, we explore John 5 and the story of the man by the pool of Bethesda. Jesus asked him a simple question, "Do you want to get well?" The man’s response shows how often we make excuses instead of seeking healing. What area of your life needs healing today? Maybe it’s time to stop saying "I’m fine" and ask for Jesus' help. Pray with me: "Jesus, I…
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Ever feel like an outsider? Today, we’re reflecting on the Samaritan woman in John 4 who was overlooked and rejected. Jesus saw her and included her, showing us that everyone matters. Who in your life needs to feel included today? Maybe it’s time to reach out and show them they matter. Let’s thank God for not overlooking us and think about how we c…
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Today, we explore John 3:16 and the powerful conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus revealing how much God loves us and how He sent Jesus not to condemn but to save us. Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be born again? Join me as we unpack this profound truth and consider the incredible gift of baptism. Let’s reflect on how Jesus is lo…
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Ever been burned in a relationship? Today, we're looking at John 2:23-25 to see how Jesus handled trust and heartbreak. It's amazing to see how He trusted His heart only to the Father. Let's think about who we've trusted our hearts to and how we can give that trust back to God. You can purchase the book here: https://pastorrustygeorge.square.site…
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Today, we're exploring John's vivid account of the upper room, where Philip's longing to see the Father echoes our own. But Jesus's response is revolutionary: 'If you've seen me, you've seen the Father.' Join me as we explore the profound unity of the Trinity and what it means for us to call God our Father. Have you embraced this invitation? Let's …
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Ever thought about what it means to be "the one Jesus loves"? In today's devotional, we're kicking off our series with a deep dive into this incredible concept. John faced unimaginable trials, yet he defined himself by Jesus' love. Join me as we explore how viewing ourselves as loved by Jesus can reshape our identity and transform our daily lives.…
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I am joined by Mike Linch he is the Senior Pastor at Northstar Church outside Atlanta, Georgia for the last 27 years. We talk about Mike's baseball career at Liberty University and his love of baseball which led him to start a prayer group over zoom before the pandemic with baseball managers, coaches, and scouts. Enjoy as Mike and I talk about adve…
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I am joined by my friend Gregg Pruett who is the President of Pioneer Bible Translators and has the important task of translating the Bible into different languages. That might sound simple, but Gregg explains how difficult that really is. In the podcast, Gregg shares about his time living in Africa and explains how messages can be lost in translat…
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I am joined by my good friend Ben Cacharias, who has been the Lead Pastor at Mountain Christian Church outside of Baltimore, Maryland for the past 27 years. MCC is about to celebrate its 200th year as a church. Ben talks about Round 2 of the upcoming United States Presidential elections this fall, we also discuss how to address your congregants abo…
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Rusty is joined by three people he knows fairly well. He is joined by his wife and two daughters. They discuss the move from California to Texas. His daughters talk about the slight culture shock of living in Southern California to college in Joplin, Missouri. The family also gives advice to Pastors that are thinking about relocating. Finally, the …
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Joel Smallbone is a Grammy winning Christian music artist from the group For King and Country. He is also an Actor and Director having appeared in several films. He has a movie coming out titled "Unsung Hero" that will be released in theaters April 26, 2024. The movie is about his family moving from Australia to Nashville, Tennessee. Joel and Rusty…
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Mike Nave is a Vice President of the Accelerate Group out of Phoenix, Arizona. Mike is a longtime member and Elder at the Christ Church of the Valley, and his mission is to help bridge the gap with church Elders and Senior Pastors. Mike and Rusty discuss what is the purpose of Elders? They also discuss what makes a good Elder. This is a great conve…
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Kevin Burrell is an Area Supervisor Scout for MLB's Chicago White Sox. Kevin discusses being a Christian in a secular place, he also talks about analytics vs conventional scouting, how he is a Minister disguised as a scout, and finally, he gives us baseball nerds a prospect to watch.Oleh Rusty George
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Welcome to the Simple Faith Podcast with Rusty George! In this episode, Rusty is joined by special guest Clay Scroggins, author of "How to Lead When You're Not in Charge." Clay and Rusty dive into a lively conversation about sports, the unique challenges of young pastors working alongside popular lead pastors, and their shared connection to Crossro…
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Gavin Adams is a speaker, author, and Pastor. In this episode Gavin explains how he started with a business degree and then felt called to go into ministry as a part time bi vocational middle school teacher in Georgia, to then a full time Pastor for 16 years. Gavin takes you inside to how he uses blogs to help cultivate ideas and strategize. Gavin …
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Join Rusty George in this thought-provoking episode as he sits down with J. Warner Wallace to delve into the importance of Easter and the case for the resurrection. Can the resurrection be proven? Rusty and J. Warner Wallace explore the profound impact of Christ on history, science, and the modern world. Gain insights on how to engage the next gene…
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Dayton Morre is currently a Senior Advisor of Baseball Operations for the 2024 World Series Champion Texas Rangers. He was also GM of The Kansas City Royals from 2006-2021, which included a World Series win in 2015. Rusty and Dayton talk about keeping the faith in a competitive and sometimes thankless industry. Dayton also discusses the disappointm…
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Rusty is joined by his former College Professor Dr Mark E. Moore. Mark is currently a New Testament Scholar and resident Pastor at Christ Church of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona. "Is this the end times?" Mark goes in depth about the history of Palestine and Israel. This is an episode you do not want to miss, especially if you love history and bibl…
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In this episode, Rusty is joined by Chad Moore, the Lead Pastor at Sun Valley Community Church in Arizona. Listen to how a friendship started with the movie "Tommy Boy". Chad goes on to explain the process in which his messages are created, and how he will use everything around him to craft his messages. Finally learn how he helped grow his church …
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Shawn Lovejoy is back on the podcast to give leaders some advice on how to get better. Having been a successful real estate developer, a church planter, megachurch pastor, and CEO of a fast-growing coaching and consulting organization, Shawn has some great tips on how to get better.Oleh Rusty George
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You joined me for a good one! My friend Dave Phillips joins me on the podcast, and talks about making an impact for the Kingdom. Dave is the founder and president of Children's Hunger Fund and their mission is to deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry. Learn more about the Children's Hunger…
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In this special bonus episode join Rusty and his special guest Ricky Jenkins as they preview the upcoming Revival at Crossroads Christian Church. Listen as Ricky previews the heart of where this special sermon will be coming from. You do not want to miss this. Please join us live in person for the Revival February 12th and 13th at Crossroads Christ…
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Tim Lucas, the visionary founder and dedicated lead pastor of Liquid Church in NJ, brings his compelling narrative to the podcast. In an engaging conversation, Tim shares the remarkable journey of how he and his dynamic team have propelled Liquid Church to be recognized among the 100 fastest-growing churches in America by Outreach Magazine. His ins…
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Executive Pastor Erin Johnston from Canyon Ridge Church in Las Vegas joins us on the podcast to discuss the significance of making disciples. Why is this important? Because Jesus instructs us to go and make disciples. But how do we accomplish this? Erin breaks it down for us in this episode of Simple Faith. Thank you to Subsplash for partnering wit…
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It's hard to sum up the impact that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made during his life. But as we take time to honor him this week, I wanted to quickly share one thing that I've learned through his life and legacy. Thank you to Subsplash for partnering with us! If you're looking for an app for your church, look no further! Subsplash has every…
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We all have goals for the New Year, and I hope one of yours is to grow in your faith. In this episode, Pastor Troy Kennedy, the Next Steps Pastor at Westside Family Church in Lenexa, KS, assists us in examining spiritual formation and how it can aid you in achieving your goals for the new year. Thank you to Subsplash for partnering with us! If you'…
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After 20 years at a place, you pick up a thing or two. And after 20 years of leading Real Life Church, here are five lessons I've learned that I believe can help you, whether you're in ministry or just seeking some valuable insights for your life journey. Speaking of things I've picked up along the way, Subsplash is a tool I've been using while at …
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2024, It's almost here and I've got ONE tip on how to make your faith simple in the New Year. Thank you to Subsplash for partnering with us! If you're looking for an app for your church, look no further! Subsplash has everything you need to increase engagement beyond Sunday. Check them out at http://subsplash.com/simple…
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Is Christmas really simple? I mean, does the time of year stop all that is going on in life? If we look closely, we can see a thread running throughout the Christmas story that makes it all a little simpler. A huge thank you to Subsplash for sponsoring the podcast. If you're a church looking to increase engagement, give Subsplash a call or click he…
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I love the nativity scene! Growing up, it was my responsibility to assemble it, and I enjoyed arranging all the figures in their proper places, carefully positioning them under our family Christmas tree. But did I overlook a piece? Joseph, check. Mary, check. Baby Jesus, check. Shepherds, check. Wise Men, check. Barn animals, check. However, after …
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For this episode of Simple Faith, pull up a chair with Dr. James Emery White. He's the visionary behind the successful church plant, Mecklenburg Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. His tale of starting a church without any people, money, or a building is inspiring. We get the chance to talk about two of his passions - theology and cultur…
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How do we understand the soul? One of my most influential professors from my time in school shares with us some of the lessons he has learned over the course of his life when it comes to the soul. In his latest book A Soul's House, Dr. Jones helps you understand that spiritual formation goes beyond a mere checklist of activities to complete. Instea…
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The holidays often don't resemble the picturesque 'Hallmark' scenes depicted on TV. In reality, they can be quite chaotic. Consider the rush to plan activities, decide on destinations, create guest lists, manage expenses that seem to escalate unexpectedly. Amidst it all, we're reminded to express gratitude, but it can feel overwhelming, right? I re…
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My passion is making faith simple, and one of the tools I love is Subsplash. Subplash is a company that focuses on how we can reach people beyond Sunday. What if you could extend ministry outside of the weekend experience? I talk with the guy in charge of Subsplash, Chris Sharpe about why he loves partnering with churches and what he sees about con…
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Ever wondered how a pastor's kid from Trinidad and Tobago ended up ministering love in the American marketplace? Join me as I sit down with Gary Kahn as he takes us through his unique faith walk. Gary's life story is inspiring: from a restless pastor's kid exploring his understanding of God to hearing God's call and moving toward ministry. His 32 y…
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Are you ready to unlock the secrets to standing out as a top candidate in an executive search? Join us as we sit down with William Vanderbloemen, who brings fascinating insights from his analysis of 30,000 interviews, unveiling the 12 essential habits that differentiate the standouts from the rest. Surprisingly, these weren't about a high IQ or an …
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