The Pursuit with James Griffin

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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

  1. 16h ago

    The Person You Never Talk To | The Pursuit with James Griffin

    In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Ansley Huckaby open in Acts 8, where a man named Simon watched the Holy Spirit show up in power and immediately reached for his wallet to buy it. The team unpacks how easily we do the same thing in subtler ways, coming to God wanting His gifts more than we want Him. The conversation digs into what genuine faith actually looks like, the difference between seeking God's hand and seeking His face, and why the worst form of idolatry might be using God to get more of your idol. From there it gets personal. Carlos shares the season of singleness that rearranged his heart and taught him to want the Giver more than the gift. James walks through why the Christian life is not just hard without the Holy Spirit, it is impossible, and unpacks the truth that changed everything for him: the Spirit is a person to be known, not a power to be used. If He has felt distant lately, the team offers a reframe on why, and it probably is not what you think. If your prayer life has felt dry or far away, this is the conversation you have been needing. Subscribe for more messages and conversations that will help you know and follow Jesus. Episode Guide These guides are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus: https://mycpcc.com/guide 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 platform @CrosspointCity

    1h 3m
  2. Jun 10

    Most Christians are Too Scared to Do This | The Pursuit with James Griffin

    What would happen if you actually said what you believe out loud? In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Ansley Huckaby walk through the story of Stephen in Acts 6 through 8 and confront the growing cultural expectation that Christians should keep their faith to themselves. The team unpacks the shift from a society that once respected Christianity to one that now views it as a threat, how ideas have become so fused with identity that disagreement feels like a personal attack, and why most believers stay silent not because they lack conviction but because they care more about comfort than the eternal destiny of the people around them. Carlos gets personal about being cut off by family for speaking truth, and James breaks down why the argument from silence on what Jesus said about sexuality is one of the weakest arguments being made today. If you have been staying quiet to keep the peace, this episode will challenge you to love people enough to speak up. Subscribe for more messages and conversations that will help you know and follow Jesus. Episode Guide These guides are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus: https://mycpcc.com/guide 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 platform @CrosspointCity

    1h 4m
  3. Jun 3

    The Three Things Every Man Needs | The Pursuit with James Griffin

    Get Tickets to Act Like Men 2026 - actlikemen2026.com What happens when the people who know you best can't say you're a man worth following? In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Ansley Huckaby dive into Acts 6 and the three qualifications the early church looked for when selecting men to lead: character, competency, and consecration. The conversation gets personal fast as the team unpacks why integrity starts at home, why your wife and kids shouldn't have to guess which version of you is walking through the door, and why being a "good guy" without God is impossible. The team also tackles the loneliness epidemic among men, why most guys can talk about anything except their relationship with the Lord, and what it actually looks like to stop trying harder and start bowing lower. If you have been coasting on reputation instead of living with real integrity, this episode is your wake-up call. Subscribe for more messages and conversations that will help you know and follow Jesus. Episode Guide These guides are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus – https://mycpcc.com/guide 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 platform @CrosspointCity

    58 min
  4. May 27

    Are You Avoiding the Thing You Were Made For? | The Pursuit with James Griffin

    What if the thing you have been avoiding is actually the thing you were made for? In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Ansley Huckaby close out the "Us" series by unpacking the conviction statement "great people serve people." The team confronts the consumerist mindset that keeps Christians on the sidelines, shares the story of a 25-year-old man who had never had anyone believe in him enough to invite him into ministry, and breaks down why serving is not an optional add-on but a stewardship responsibility every believer will one day answer for. James drops one of the most convicting lines of the episode: if you are currently serving in a role where you do not need God to show up, you should serve in a different role. If you have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right time, the right role, or the right invitation, this episode is your invitation to stop watching and start doing the thing you were made for. Subscribe for more messages and conversations that will help you know and follow Jesus. Episode Guide These guides are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus – https://mycpcc.com/guide 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 platform @CrosspointCity

    1h 3m
  5. May 20

    The Problem With a Busy Life | The Pursuit with James Griffin

    What if the reason you keep missing the people right in front of you has nothing to do with how much you care and everything to do with how fast you are moving? In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Ansley Huckabee unpack the Parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10 and confront the uncomfortable truth that busyness has become the most accepted excuse for walking past people in need. The team gets personal with stories of moments they almost missed, digs into why we wear busyness like a badge of honor, and draws the line between a full life and a hurried life. They also explore what the Greek word for compassion actually means, why real compassion always costs you something, and what it looks like to build a life with enough margin to see the divine appointments God is putting in your path every single day. If you have been so busy doing good things that you keep missing the best thing right in front of you, this episode is going to change the way you see your calendar and the people around you. Subscribe for more messages and conversations that will help you know and follow Jesus. Episode Guide These guides are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus – https://mycpcc.com/guide 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 platform ‪@CrosspointCity

    59 min
  6. May 13

    The Lie That's Keeping You From Your Purpose | The Pursuit with James Griffin

    What if the thing keeping you from experiencing real purpose and joy has nothing to do with your circumstances and everything to do with a lie you have been believing your whole life? In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Ansley Huckaby unpack the conviction statement "We're All in Full Time Ministry" and confront the deeply rooted idea that ministry is reserved for pastors and missionaries. The conversation traces where that divide came from historically, why we keep drifting back to it, and what changes when you start seeing your workplace, your school, and your neighborhood as the mission fields they actually are. They also go there on why ministry is hardest at home, the spiritual war being waged against your family, and what it looks like to start leading even if you feel like you have already missed your window. If you have been sitting in the seats waiting for someone else to do the work, this episode will wreck that thinking in the best way possible. Subscribe for more messages and conversations that will help you know and follow Jesus. Episode Guide These guides are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus – https://mycpcc.com/guide 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 platform ‪@CrosspointCity

    1h 7m
  7. Apr 29

    Shattered by Loss, Restored by Jesus w/ Courtney Pray Duke | The Pursuit with James Griffin

    What happens when your whole world falls apart and you have to keep going? In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin and Ainsley Huckaby sit down with Courtney Pray Duke, author of And She Got Up: Shattered by Loss, Restored by Jesus. Courtney shares her story of losing her husband Andrew in a sudden bicycle accident the day before Thanksgiving and having to tell her three young children their daddy was with Jesus. The conversation tackles what real surrender looks like when your worst fear becomes your reality, why we need the church more than we think we do, and how God's Word became the lifeline that carried her through. If you're walking through something hard right now, this episode will remind you that you were never meant to carry it by yourself. Buy 'And She Got Up' - https://mycpcc.com/ASGU Subscribe for more messages and conversations that will help you know and follow Jesus. Episode Guide These guides are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus – https://mycpcc.com/guide 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 platform ‪@CrosspointCity

    55 min
4.9
out of 5
122 Ratings

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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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