Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast

TS Wright

Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a Bible-centered program devoted to helping believers understand Scripture, discern the times, and faithfully navigate the spiritual, historical, and prophetic crossroads confronting the Church and the world. Hosted by TS Wright (an author, biblical scholar, and Apostolic and Prophetic Teacher) each episode explores biblical theology, church history, prophecy, apologetics, Israel, world events, visions, dreams, and the unfolding purposes of God. By connecting the ancient truths of Scripture with the challenges of the present age, Kingdom Cross Roads offers thoughtful teaching and meaningful conversations designed to strengthen faith, sharpen spiritual discernment, and deepen understanding of the Kingdom of God. The podcast examines the teachings and declarations of Jesus Christ, the messages to the seven churches in Revelation, the historical development of Christianity, the prophetic significance of nations and empires, and the spiritual condition of the modern Church. Episodes also explore influential biblical figures, overlooked historical events, ancient Jewish and Christian writings, and the remarkable ways in which Scripture, history, and prophecy intersect. Kingdom Cross Roads is for listeners who desire more than surface-level inspiration. It is for those seeking serious biblical instruction, reliable historical context, prophetic insight, and a clearer understanding of where the Church has been, where it stands today, and where it may be headed. At every crossroads, truth matters. Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast calls believers to search the Scriptures, discern the hour, remain faithful to Jesus Christ, advance the Kingdom of God, and prepare for what lies ahead. "Now go forth in total surrender to the ONE who owns and reigns over all of creation and let the Great Harvest, begin!"

  1. 2d ago

    Welcome Home: Gina Romero on Christian Homemaking, Biblical Truth & Building a Christ-Centered Family

    Checkout The God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ is TUVU Communities Check out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV. https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gcc To get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit: www.tswrightspeaks.com Visit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation. www.godcenteredconcept.com Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept. What does it mean to build a Christ-centered home in a culture where truth, identity, marriage, family, and traditional roles are increasingly being redefined? Recorded live at Christian Product Expo (CPE) Summer 2026 in St. Charles, Missouri, T.S. Wright welcomes back award-winning author Gina Romero, author of Welcome Home: A Guide to Homemaking from the Heart and host of the Welcome Home by Gina podcast. Gina shares why Christian women should resist allowing culture to define their calling and instead return to the Word of God for direction. Rather than reducing biblical womanhood to a cultural stereotype or a rigid “trad wife” formula, Gina emphasizes surrendering our ambitions, responsibilities, careers, marriages, homes, and families to the individual calling God has placed upon our lives. T.S. and Gina discuss the changing roles of men and women, the Proverbs 31 woman, marriage, motherhood, working outside the home, spiritual leadership, discipleship of children, and the need for both husbands and wives to submit their lives fully to Jesus Christ. They also confront a growing challenge facing the Church: Christians becoming increasingly influenced by cultural ideologies, progressive Christianity, New Age practices, technology, and competing definitions of truth while spending less time actually reading Scripture. At the center of the conversation is a simple but urgent message: Jesus Christ must remain the standard of truth, and the Word of God must remain the foundation of the Christian home. In This EpisodeGina Romero's award-winning book Welcome HomeChristian homemaking in the modern worldBiblical womanhood versus cultural stereotypesThe Proverbs 31 woman and women in businessWorking mothers and stay-at-home mothersGod's individual calling for Christian womenMarriage, submission, sacrifice, and Ephesians 5The responsibility of Christian husbands and wivesDiscipling children inside the homeWhy Christians must return to reading the BibleTechnology, distraction, and spiritual prioritiesProgressive Christianity and New Age influenceTaking every thought captive to ChristThe spiritual importance of mothers and familiesBeing an example of Christ in the workplace and homeEvangelism and planting seeds for the Kingdom of GodGina's Welcome Home by Gina podcast and ministry Featured ScripturesJeremiah 29:11 Ephesians 2:10 Ephesians 5:22–33 Proverbs 31 2 Corinthians 10:5 Ephesians 6:10–18 KeywordsGina Romero, Gina Romero Welcome Home, Welcome Home by Gina, Christian homemaking, Christian homemaker, biblical womanhood, Christian women, Christian motherhood, Christian marriage, Christian family, Christ centered home, biblical family, family discipleship, discipling children, Proverbs 31 woman, women of faith, Christian wife, Christian mom, working Christian women, stay at home mom, biblical truth, Christian living, Bible teaching, progressive Christianity, New Age Christianity, spiritual warfare, taking every thought captive, Christian parenting, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, T.S. Wright, TS Wright, Christian Product Expo, CPE 2026, CPE Summer 2026, Christian podcast, faith and family, Jesus Christ, Word of God Call to ActionIf this conversation encouraged you, subscribe to Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, share this episode with a Christian wife, mother, husband, or family who needs to hear it, and leave a rating or review to help us reach more people with biblical truth. Connect with Gina Romero through Welcome Home by Gina and listen to her podcast wherever you get your podcasts. And keep coming back to Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast as we continue conversations designed to strengthen believers, equip the Church, and point people back to Jesus Christ and the truth of God's Word.

  2. 3d ago

    America the Sleeping Giant: Awakening a Slumbering Church with Jolie Vogliardo | CPE 2026

    Checkout The God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ is TUVU Communities Check out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV. https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gcc To get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit: www.tswrightspeaks.com Visit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation. www.godcenteredconcept.com Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept. What happens when a nation blessed by God begins to forget the One who blessed it? In this special Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast interview recorded at the Christian Product Expo (CPE) Summer 2026, host TS Wright sits down with award-winning author Jolie Vogliardo to discuss her book, America, the Sleeping Giant and Her Slumbering Church. Jolie shares her testimony of being raised in an atheistic home, coming to Christ at age 18, and developing a deep love for Scripture that ultimately shaped her ministry and writing. Drawing heavily from Ezekiel 16, Jolie explains why she sees striking parallels between ancient Israel and modern America. Israel experienced extraordinary blessing but repeatedly turned away from God—and Jolie believes America and much of the American church face a similar spiritual crisis. The conversation explores the dangers of complacency, materialism, cultural distraction, misplaced trust in political and religious leaders, addiction, idolatry, and spiritual lukewarmness. Jolie also draws a compelling comparison to Samson, who was called to be a deliverer but fell asleep in the lap of Delilah. Could the American church likewise be sleeping while surrounded by forces seeking to weaken its spiritual influence? TS Wright and Jolie emphasize that the answer is not ultimately found in political parties, personalities, governments, or earthly systems. Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God must remain first. Yet this episode is not a message of hopelessness. Jolie points listeners toward Psalm 139:23–24 and the necessity of personal examination, repentance, renewed love for Jesus, and wholehearted obedience to God. Before attempting to change a nation, believers must allow God to search and transform their own hearts. In this episode:Jolie's journey from an atheistic upbringing to faith in Jesus ChristThe message behind America, the Sleeping Giant and Her Slumbering ChurchParallels between ancient Israel and modern AmericaWhy Ezekiel 16 became foundational to Jolie's messageThe danger of complacency and lukewarm ChristianitySamson as a prophetic picture of a sleeping churchWhy believers cannot place ultimate trust in political leadersRecognizing modern forms of idolatryPsalm 139 and the importance of personal repentanceSeeking first the Kingdom of GodWhy Jolie believes there is still hope for America and the American churchGod's continuing calling and purpose for individual believers Jolie's central message is clear: America may be spiritually asleep, but awakening is still possible when God's people return to Him with humility, repentance, fervency, and wholehearted devotion. CONNECT WITH JOLIELearn more about Jolie and her ministry at: PursueHoliness.com Her book, America, the Sleeping Giant and Her Slumbering Church, is also available through major book retailers. KEYWORDS / TAGSJolie Vogliardo, America the Sleeping Giant, Her Slumbering Church, Christian Product Expo, CPE 2026, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, TS Wright, American church, sleeping church, spiritual awakening, Christian revival, repentance, Ezekiel 16, ancient Israel, America and Israel, biblical prophecy, Christian discipleship, lukewarm church, Samson and Delilah, church complacency, spiritual complacency, Christian culture, Kingdom of God, seek first the Kingdom, Psalm 139, Christian authors, Christian books, Christian podcast, faith in America, revival in America, awakening the church, holiness, Pursue Holiness, Jesus Christ, biblical worldview CALL TO ACTIONIs the Church asleep—or is God calling His people to awaken? If this conversation challenged you, don't keep it to yourself. Follow Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast on Captivate, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and join us as we continue equipping believers to put Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God first. Then ask the question Jolie raises in this episode: “Lord, what needs to awaken in me?”

  3. 4d ago

    Unshakable Faith in Unthinkable Circumstances with Carol Kent | CPE Summer 2026

    Checkout The God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ is TUVU Communities Check out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV. https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gcc To get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit: www.tswrightspeaks.com Visit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation. www.godcenteredconcept.com Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept. What happens when life suddenly becomes nothing like the future you planned? Recorded at the Christian Product Expo (CPE) Summer 2026 in St. Charles, Missouri, T.S. Wright sits down with bestselling author and speaker Carol Kent for a powerful conversation about faith, heartbreak, surrender, and finding hope when circumstances seem impossible. Carol shares the deeply personal story of her son, Jason, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate whose life changed forever after he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. For Carol and her husband, Gene, the journey brought overwhelming grief, unanswered questions, and a new reality they never could have imagined. Yet in the middle of that brokenness, they discovered an enduring truth: when God seems absent, He is still present. Carol explains how her family learned to surrender what they could not control, choose life rather than emotional defeat, and allow their pain to become a platform for sharing the hope of Jesus Christ. She also shares how Jason has used his years in prison to minister to other inmates, encourage men in their faith, mentor those around him, and point others toward Christ. The conversation explores themes from Carol’s books When I Lay My Isaac Down and A New Kind of Normal, including what it means to trust God when life does not have a neat or tidy ending. IN THIS EPISODECarol Kent’s journey through an unimaginable family crisisLearning to recognize God’s presence in seasons of sufferingSurrendering what we cannot controlChoosing life, gratitude, and purpose in difficult circumstancesWhy vulnerability can open doors for ministryThe importance of simply weeping with those who are hurtingHow God can redeem suffering without minimizing its consequencesJason Kent’s ministry and influence among fellow inmatesPrison ministry and caring for incarcerated people and their familiesFinding purpose when your prayers have not yet been answeredBelieving that God is still at work among the ruins Carol’s testimony reminds us that our circumstances do not have the final word. Even when life is broken, painful, or far different from what we expected, Jesus remains our hope—and God can still use our story for His glory. KEYWORDSCarol Kent, Carol Kent interview, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, TS Wright, Christian Product Expo, CPE Summer 2026, Christian podcast, unshakable faith, faith in difficult circumstances, Christian encouragement, hope in suffering, trusting God, surrender to God, Jesus Christ, prison ministry, Christian testimony, When I Lay My Isaac Down, A New Kind of Normal, overcoming tragedy, faith through suffering, God in difficult circumstances, Christian authors, biblical hope, Christian ministry, testimony of hope CALL TO ACTIONIf Carol’s testimony encouraged you, subscribe to Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, share this episode with someone walking through a difficult season, and leave a review to help more people discover conversations that point them toward the hope of Jesus Christ. And remember: your circumstances may change, your plans may be shattered, and the road ahead may look nothing like you expected—but God is still present, God is still working, and there is still hope because Jesus lives.

  4. 5d ago

    Finding Your True Identity in Christ with Mary Armand | CPE Summer 2026

    Checkout The God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ is TUVU Communities Check out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV. https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gcc To get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit: www.tswrightspeaks.com Visit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation. www.godcenteredconcept.com Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept. What does it really mean to know who you are in Christ? In this special Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast interview from CPE Summer 2026 in St. Charles, Missouri, TS Wright sits down with award-winning author Mary Armand, author of Uniquely Made, to discuss the life-changing importance of understanding and living from our identity in Jesus Christ. Mary shares her personal journey of growing up in the church, searching for fulfillment, and eventually coming to the realization that lasting confidence and purpose could only be found in Christ. That journey became the foundation for Uniquely Made, a 35-day Bible study designed to help believers move beyond simply identifying as Christians and begin living with the freedom, forgiveness, confidence, and purpose that come from knowing who they are in Christ. Mary explains the COR framework that shapes the study: C — Christ: Our identity begins with Jesus Christ. O — Ourselves: We honestly examine ourselves and the areas where God is transforming us. R — Relationships: A healthy identity in Christ changes the way we relate to others. From there, believers move outward into their external purpose—using their God-given abilities and passions to serve others where God has called them. TS and Mary also discuss what Mary calls “identity thieves”—fear, discouragement, disappointment, loneliness, unforgiveness, bitterness, and comparison. These forces can quickly distract believers from what God has declared about them. The answer is to remain rooted in God’s Word, prayer, worship, and the truth of who Christ says we are. The conversation also explores: • What Romans 6:4 teaches about walking in newness of life • Why Mary uses the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly as a picture of Christian identity • How Psalm 139 reveals that we are uniquely made and deeply known by God • Why fear can cripple Christian faith • How comparison—especially through social media—distorts our understanding of ourselves • Why there is “no win in comparison” • How believers can live as ambassadors for Christ • Why identity in Christ is not about achieving perfection, but about walking with Jesus day by day • How Scripture and prayer renew our minds when circumstances challenge our identity Mary’s message is simple but powerful: the world does not get to define you. Your failures do not define you. Fear does not define you. Comparison does not define you. Your identity is rooted in Jesus Christ. Whether you are struggling with insecurity, comparison, fear, discouragement, or questions about your God-given purpose, this conversation will encourage you to return to Scripture and rediscover who God says you are. Featured Scripture: Romans 6:4 Psalm 139 2 Corinthians 5:20 Featured Book: Uniquely Made by Mary Armand If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to be reminded of who they are in Christ. Subscribe to Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast for more biblical teaching, Christian authors, ministry leaders, and conversations designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live out your calling in the Kingdom of God.

  5. Sep 4

    Noonday Light: Mobilizing the Church to Fight Human Trafficking | Dan Stephenson

    Checkout The God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ is TUVU Communities Check out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV. https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gcc To get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit: www.tswrightspeaks.com Visit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation. www.godcenteredconcept.com Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept. Human trafficking is not simply a problem happening somewhere else in the world. It is a present-day form of slavery affecting vulnerable people in communities across the United States and around the globe. In this special Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast interview from Christian Product Expo Summer 2026 in St. Charles, Missouri, TS Wright sits down with author and former trial attorney Dan Stephenson to discuss his book, Noonday Light: Mobilizing the Church to Fight Modern Slavery. Dan shares how his life changed after taking a pro bono case involving a 13-year-old girl who had been trafficked from Mexico into the United States and exploited in a sex-trafficking operation. Hearing her story and studying Scripture—particularly passages calling believers to defend the oppressed—helped turn human trafficking from a legal issue into a personal Christian calling. Dan explains why he believes the Church should be on the front lines of confronting modern slavery. His message is not limited to identifying the problem; Noonday Light is designed to answer the question Christians repeatedly ask: “What can I do?” In this conversation, Dan and TS discuss: Why human trafficking should concern every Christian.The connection between modern trafficking and the biblical call to defend the oppressed.Why human trafficking includes more than child sex trafficking.How traffickers increasingly use the internet to target vulnerable people.The importance of awareness and prevention.Why prayer is essential in confronting trafficking as a spiritual battle.How churches can partner with established anti-trafficking organizations.Ways believers can give, volunteer, advocate, pray, or even enter full-time ministry in this field.Why traffickers themselves should not be excluded from prayer and evangelism.How transformed former traffickers can potentially become powerful allies in combating exploitation.Why the Church must move beyond comfortable issues and respond when God calls believers into difficult areas of ministry. Dan challenges Christians not merely to acknowledge the evil of trafficking, but to become informed, pray, support organizations already doing the work, and ask God where they personally can become involved. The title Noonday Light draws from Isaiah 58:10 and the biblical picture of God's people spending themselves on behalf of the hungry and oppressed so that their light rises in the darkness. Dan's vision is that Christians carrying the light of Jesus into the darkness of human trafficking can simultaneously help those being oppressed and point people toward Christ—the ultimate giver of freedom. Keywords / TagsDan Stephenson, Noonday Light, human trafficking, modern slavery, Christian response to human trafficking, sex trafficking, child trafficking, trafficking prevention, anti human trafficking ministry, Christian Product Expo 2026, CPE Summer 2026, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, TS Wright, mobilizing the church, church and human trafficking, biblical justice, defend the oppressed, Isaiah 1:17, Isaiah 58:10, Christian activism, Christian ministry, trafficking survivors, freedom in Christ, prayer against human trafficking, modern day slavery, faith based anti trafficking, Christian authors, Christian books, church outreach, Great Commission, Kingdom of God Call to ActionHuman trafficking is a darkness the Church cannot afford to ignore. Learn the signs, pray for victims, survivors, law enforcement, ministries—and even traffickers who need transformation—and find a trusted organization you or your church can support. Pick up Dan Stephenson's Noonday Light: Mobilizing the Church to Fight Modern Slavery, explore the resources discussed in this episode, and ask God one simple question: “What would You have me do?” Then be willing to act when He answers.

  6. Sep 3

    Women in God’s Redemptive Plan: Jamie Hulker on Biblical Purpose, Calling & Esteem | CPE Summer 2026

    Checkout The God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ is TUVU Communities Check out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV. https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gcc To get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit: www.tswrightspeaks.com Visit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation. www.godcenteredconcept.com Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept. What does Scripture really reveal about the role of women in God’s redemptive plan? Recorded at CPE Summer 2026, TS Wright welcomes author and Bible teacher Jamie Hulker to Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast for a conversation about God’s purpose, calling, and esteem for women throughout Scripture. Jamie shares her journey from growing up in the church to studying Scripture deeply, serving in missions, attending seminary, writing Bible studies, and eventually addressing one of the most discussed issues in the modern Church: the biblical role and significance of women. The conversation highlights Jamie’s books, including Esteemed: God and His View of Women and Entrusted: Women in God’s Redemptive Plan – Profoundly Loved, Purposefully Included. Rather than approaching the subject as a political or theological battleground, Jamie emphasizes returning to Scripture and examining how God actually worked through women from Genesis through the early Church. TS and Jamie discuss biblical examples including Deborah, Mary Magdalene, Lydia, Phoebe, Priscilla, Junia, and the women Paul identifies as coworkers and hard workers in the Gospel. A major focus of the episode is Mary Magdalene. She faithfully followed Jesus through His crucifixion, witnessed His burial, encountered the risen Christ, and was entrusted with the extraordinary responsibility of announcing His resurrection. The episode also examines how cultural assumptions can sometimes influence Christian interpretation and why believers should distinguish biblical teaching from traditions that may have developed later. Jamie’s central message is simple but powerful: God is better than we have imagined, He profoundly loves women, and He purposefully includes them in His redemptive work. This conversation encourages both men and women to recognize that God works through willing, faithful believers and that the Body of Christ is strongest when believers honor one another while keeping Jesus and His redemptive mission at the center. In This EpisodeJamie Hulker’s personal faith journeyStudying Scripture verse by verseWomen throughout God’s redemptive planDeborah’s leadership in JudgesMary Magdalene and the resurrection of JesusLydia and the Gospel entering EuropePhoebe, Priscilla, Junia, and Romans 16Paul’s relationship with female coworkersBiblical calling versus cultural expectationsWhy secondary theological issues should not divide the ChurchMen and women working together in the Body of ChristFaithfulness, obedience, calling, and Christian purposeRestoring biblical conversations that honor God and one another Keywords / TagsJamie Hulker, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, Kingdom Crossroads Podcast, TS Wright, CPE Summer 2026, Christian Product Expo, women in the Bible, women in ministry, women in God’s redemptive plan, biblical women, Mary Magdalene, Deborah in the Bible, Lydia Bible, Phoebe Romans 16, Priscilla and Aquila, Junia Bible, Romans 16 women, Apostle Paul women, Paul and women, Christian women, women of faith, women and Christianity, biblical womanhood, Christian leadership, women in church leadership, women in the early church, God’s purpose for women, God’s calling, redemptive plan, Body of Christ, Christian discipleship, Bible study, Christian author, Christian books, Christian podcast, Christian interviews, biblical theology, biblical equality, spiritual calling, Gospel of Jesus Christ, resurrection of Jesus, Great Commission Call to ActionAre you ready to look again at what Scripture says about the men and women God uses to accomplish His purposes? Explore Jamie Hulker’s books Esteemed and Entrusted, share this episode with someone who wants to go deeper into God’s Word, and subscribe to Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast for more biblical teaching, Christian authors, testimonies, and conversations designed to strengthen your faith and equip you for your Kingdom purpose. Follow, subscribe, and share Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast—and help us take the message of Jesus Christ to the crossroads of culture, faith, and everyday life.

  7. Sep 2

    The Great Contest: Why God Uses Trials to Transform Us | Dr. Michael Manahan

    Checkout The God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ is TUVU Communities Check out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV. https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gcc To get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit: www.tswrightspeaks.com Visit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation. www.godcenteredconcept.com Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept. n this special CPE Summer 2026 episode of Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, T.S. Wright sits down with Dr. Michael “Mike” Manahan, author of The Great Contest, for a conversation about faith, trials, biblical truth, and the transforming work of God. Dr. Manahan brings an unusual combination of theological and scientific training to the discussion. His academic background includes mathematics and physics, nuclear engineering and physics, and advanced study at MIT, alongside a master’s degree in theology. He also shares from decades of ministry experience, including 36 years serving as a volunteer prison chaplain. At the heart of the conversation is a challenging biblical question: Why does God test His people? Drawing from James’ teaching to “count it all joy” when believers face trials, Dr. Manahan explains his view that the tests and “contests” found throughout Scripture are part of God’s work of developing character, producing sanctification, and preparing His people for His Kingdom. The conversation traces this theme from the Garden of Eden through figures in the Old and New Testaments. Dr. Manahan also discusses several major theological themes addressed in The Great Contest, including: Why the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil was present in EdenThe biblical purpose of testing, trials, and sufferingHow adversity can become an instrument of spiritual transformationThe reality of hell and the importance of proclaiming the full GospelWhy Genesis 1–3 is foundational to understanding the biblical storyCreation versus evolution and the Big BangThe first and second laws of thermodynamicsThe relationship between scientific inquiry and Christian faithHumanity’s ultimate purpose of glorifying GodWhy believers should be able to look back and see evidence of spiritual growth T.S. and Dr. Manahan also emphasize that Jesus Christ can reach anyone, regardless of a person’s past, and that the believer’s life must remain rooted in the truth of God’s Word. Dr. Manahan leaves listeners with a powerful perspective: trials should not merely be viewed as obstacles to escape. They can become evidence of God actively shaping character and preparing His people for what lies ahead. Key Scripture Themes MentionedJames 1 — Counting trials as joy and understanding their role in spiritual development. Genesis 1–3 — God as Creator, God’s original intention for humanity, the Fall, and the beginning of humanity’s need for redemption. Isaiah 43 — Humanity created for the glory of God. Psalm 115:1 — Glory belonging not to us, but to the name of the Lord. Matthew 10:28 — Jesus’ warning concerning judgment and the reality of hell. Keywords / TagsDr Michael Manahan, Michael Manahan, The Great Contest, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, Kingdom Crossroads Podcast, TS Wright, CPE Summer 2026, Christian podcast, Christian author, biblical trials, why God allows trials, God tests believers, trials and tribulations, count it all joy, James 1, Christian suffering, sanctification, spiritual growth, Christian theology, biblical theology, creation versus evolution, creationism, Big Bang theory, thermodynamics and creation, science and faith, Genesis 1, Genesis 2, Genesis 3, Garden of Eden, Fall of Man, biblical creation, reality of hell, Christian apologetics, prison ministry, Christian discipleship, glory of God, Kingdom of God, Jesus Christ, biblical truth Call to ActionIf this conversation challenged you to see your trials differently, share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today. Subscribe to Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast so you don’t miss more conversations with Christian authors, ministers, teachers, and Kingdom leaders. And be sure to look for Dr. Michael Manahan’s book, The Great Contest, available on Amazon, and discover how the tests, trials, and contests found throughout Scripture can help us better understand God’s work in our own lives. Like, follow, subscribe, and share Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast—and help us take biblical truth to the crossroads of the world.

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Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a Bible-centered program devoted to helping believers understand Scripture, discern the times, and faithfully navigate the spiritual, historical, and prophetic crossroads confronting the Church and the world. Hosted by TS Wright (an author, biblical scholar, and Apostolic and Prophetic Teacher) each episode explores biblical theology, church history, prophecy, apologetics, Israel, world events, visions, dreams, and the unfolding purposes of God. By connecting the ancient truths of Scripture with the challenges of the present age, Kingdom Cross Roads offers thoughtful teaching and meaningful conversations designed to strengthen faith, sharpen spiritual discernment, and deepen understanding of the Kingdom of God. The podcast examines the teachings and declarations of Jesus Christ, the messages to the seven churches in Revelation, the historical development of Christianity, the prophetic significance of nations and empires, and the spiritual condition of the modern Church. Episodes also explore influential biblical figures, overlooked historical events, ancient Jewish and Christian writings, and the remarkable ways in which Scripture, history, and prophecy intersect. Kingdom Cross Roads is for listeners who desire more than surface-level inspiration. It is for those seeking serious biblical instruction, reliable historical context, prophetic insight, and a clearer understanding of where the Church has been, where it stands today, and where it may be headed. At every crossroads, truth matters. Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast calls believers to search the Scriptures, discern the hour, remain faithful to Jesus Christ, advance the Kingdom of God, and prepare for what lies ahead. "Now go forth in total surrender to the ONE who owns and reigns over all of creation and let the Great Harvest, begin!"