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May 28

In the Darkness — Depression & Suicidal Ideation (with Lindsey & Ryan Glueckert)

A note before you listen: this episode covers depression and suicidal ideation honestly and directly. If you are in a vulnerable place, please listen with someone you trust nearby. Depression is not merely sadness. It is something darker and more stubborn — a fierce darkness that touches the body, the mind, relationships, and the soul. In this episode, Pattie Krohn and Paige Payne name what depression actually feels like from the inside, welcome a guest who shares their own story of walking through it, and explore what it looks like to stay with someone in the darkness — without panic, without platitudes, and without looking away. "Into the fierce darkness of depression comes the piercing light of the world." In this episode: What depression actually feels like — and why it is not a thinking problem or a faith problemWhat Scripture shows us about depression through the lives of Moses, Elijah, David, and JesusA guest shares their personal story of depression and what helped them carry itHow to walk alongside someone in depression — including how to ask directly about suicidal thoughtsPractical guidance on what to do if someone you love is in crisis Resources mentioned: Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness — Edward T. Welch — available wherever books are soldSpurgeon's Sorrows — Zack Eswine — available wherever books are soldDescriptions and Prescriptions: A Biblical Perspective on Diagnosis and Medications — Mike Emlet — available wherever books are sold“Is Suicide an Unforgivable Sin?” –Derek Thomas, Ligonier Ministries, https://learn.ligonier.org/qas/is-suicide-an-unforgiveable-sin 3Crosses Church Care Page & Care Sheets and additional resourcesPsalm 22; Psalm 31; Psalm 88; Matthew 26:36–46 — biblegateway.com If you or someone you love is in crisis: Asking about suicide does not plant the idea — it is an act of love. If someone you know is in danger, do not walk away. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 (save this number in your phone)Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 (mental health crisis support)If there is immediate danger, call 911 and stay with them until help arrives Share With Us: If this episode resonated, share it with someone and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more people find the show.

May 28

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1h 12m
May 14

Guilt, Shame & the God Who Clothes Us

Guilt says I did something wrong. Shame says I am something wrong. They feel different, work differently, and need to be heard differently — and both are far more common than we talk about. In this episode, Pattie Krohn and Paige Payne get personal about what guilt and shame have felt like in their own lives, welcome a guest who shares their own story, and explore what it looks like to walk alongside someone carrying weight they haven't been able to say out loud — to anyone. "Those who look to him are radiant with joy; their faces will never be ashamed." — Psalm 34:5 In this episode: The difference between guilt and shame — and why it mattersPattie and Paige share honestly from their own experiences of bothA guest opens up about carrying guilt and shame and what shiftedWhat Scripture says about God's movement toward the guilty and ashamedHow to walk alongside someone in either place without trying to fix or minimize Resources mentioned: Shame Interrupted — Edward T. Welch — available wherever books are soldI Just Can't Forgive Myself — Robert D. Jones (booklet) — ccef.org3Crosses Church Care Page & Care Sheets and additional resources. Psalm 34:4–5; Romans 5:8; Isaiah 30:15; Luke 15; John 13:1–17; Ephesians 4:15–16 — biblegateway.com For further support: If this episode stirred something you've been carrying alone, you don't have to keep carrying it that way. Consider reaching out to a trusted pastor, counselor, or friend. Getting help is not a failure of faith. Share With Us: If this episode resonated, share it with someone and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more people find the show.

May 14

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1h 8m
May 31

Going Deeper: When You're Anxious and Affraid (with Austin Payne)

When fear and anxiety feel overwhelming, Psalm 46 reminds us that God is not distant from our trouble—He is present in the middle of it. This message looks at what it means to bring our fear honestly before God and discover that peace comes not from control, but from knowing Him in the shaking. Anxiety is not the opposite of faith; it is often exactly where faith begins.

May 31

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1h 4m
1d ago

Going Deeper: When Everything Feels Heavy (with Danny Strange)

When everything feels heavy, Psalm 42 gives us words for seasons where God feels far away and faith feels dry. In this message, we’re reminded that faithful people can walk through darkness, but God is still near even when we can’t feel Him. The psalmist shows us how to speak truth to our own soul, remember God’s faithfulness, and keep walking toward hope.

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1h 4m
Apr 16

Suffering & Life in a Broken World

No one escapes suffering — and, yet, if we are honest, we are surprised when it happens to us. In this opening episode, Pattie Krohn and Paige Payne share from their own broken places: a child's devastating diagnosis, years of recurrent pregnancy loss, and the long, dark seasons that followed. They explore what it means to receive care in the middle of real pain, what it looks like to offer it to others, and why showing up — without answers, without fixing — is itself a form of holy work. "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18 In this episode: Pattie and Paige share personally from their own experiences of sufferingWhat helped most — and what didn't — when others walked alongside themPractical ways to show up for someone in pain when you don't know what to sayHow God meets us in broken places — and uses our suffering to shape us for others Resources mentioned: Sermon: “The Birth and Death of Suffering,” Tyler Staton, Bridgetown Church, Portland https://vimeo.com/685974243Article: “Exalting Pain? Ignoring Pain? What Do We Do with Suffering?” Edward T. Welch https://www.ccef.org/jbc-article/exalting-pain-ignoring-pain-what-do-we-do-with-suffering/God’s Grace in Your Suffering by David Powlison — available wherever books are soldWalking with God through Pain and Suffering by Timothy Keller — available wherever books are soldSuffering and the Heart of God, Diane Langberg — available wherever books are sold3Crosses Church Care Page & Care Sheets for additional resources.Psalm 34:18; Psalm 46; Job 19:25; 2 Corinthians 1:3–4; Romans 8:26 — biblegateway.com Share With Us: If this episode resonated, share it with someone and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more people find the show.

Apr 16

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52 min
Apr 30

Fear, Anxiety & the God Who Draws Near

Fear and anxiety are not necessarily signs of weak faith — they are often honest responses to living in a world that is uncertain and out of our control. In this episode, Pattie Krohn and Paige Payne get honest about their own experiences with anxiety, welcome a guest who shares their personal story, and explore what it looks like to walk alongside someone caught in fear's grip — without fixing, without rushing, and without shame. "When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy." — Psalm 94:19 In this episode: What fear and anxiety actually feel like — and why they're not the same thingPattie and Paige share from their own experiences of anxietyA guest shares their personal story of living with anxiety and what helpedWhat God says to the anxious — and why it's not "just stop"Practical ways to walk alongside someone in fear without trying to fix them Resources mentioned: The Anxiety Opportunity: How Worry Is the Doorway to Your Best Self by Curtis Change — available wherever books are soldRunning Scared: Fear, Anxiety and the God who Cares by Edward T. Welch — available wherever books are sold3Crosses Church Care Page & Care Sheets for additional resources Philippians 4:5–6; Psalm 94:18–19; Psalm 145:18; Matthew 6:25–34; Philippians 4:19; Mark 14:32–36 (Garden of Gethsemane) — biblegateway.com For further support: If you are suffering from fear or anxiety, you don't have to carry it alone. Consider reaching out to a trusted friend, pastor, licensed counselor and/or physician. If anxiety is severe or persistent, widening the circle of care is not a failure of faith — it's wisdom. Share With Us: If this episode resonated, share it with someone and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more people find the show.

Apr 30

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1h 6m
May 31

When You're Anxious or Afraid (Full Sermon)

Anxiety is not a sign of weak faith. Psalm 46 points us to a God who is a present help, not a distant solution — and invites us into a stillness that is trust, not denial. Fear is not the absence of faith; it is often the starting point. Psalm 91 does not minimize danger–it places the fearful in the shelter of the God who promises to be with us. Honest to God Lens: God is not a distant solution — He is a present help, and that changes everything. From our "Honest To God" series • Austin Payne

May 31

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34 min
May 24

Going Deeper: When You Want to Pretend (with Danny Strange)

In this episode, we continue our Honest to God series with Psalm 62 and the reminder that God is our rock when life feels unstable. We talk about what it means to stop pretending we’re fine, honestly pour out our hearts to God, and speak His promises back to our souls when fear and anxiety take hold. When everything around us is shaking, we can run to the rock, stand firm on the rock, and find refuge in Christ.

May 24

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1h 1m
Apr 12

Humbly Return to God (Full Sermon)

James names the root issue beneath conflict, restlessness, and spiritual drift: divided desire. Friendship with the world fractures intimacy with God. Yet James declares hope — God gives more grace. Repentance becomes the pathway back to wholeness. On Celebrate New Life Sunday, baptism embodies this movement: turning from divided allegiance and returning fully to God. From our "A Study Through James" series • Austin Payne

Apr 12

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20 min
May 17

Going Deeper: Restoration (with Ryan Suzuki)

In this episode of the 3Crosses Podcast, we unpack James 5:19–20 and the danger of slowly wandering from the truth, exploring how even small “1 degree” drifts can eventually lead us far from God and His people. We talk about what it looks like to lovingly pursue those who are wandering, following the example of Jesus, the Good Shepherd who never stops going after the lost. As we wrap up our James series and look ahead to Psalms, this conversation reminds us that living a single-minded life is not just personal — it’s about pursuing and protecting one another in community.

May 17

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59 min

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Top Shows

In the Darkness — Depression & Suicidal Ideation (with Lindsey & Ryan Glueckert)

Guilt, Shame & the God Who Clothes Us

Going Deeper: When You're Anxious and Affraid (with Austin Payne)

Going Deeper: When Everything Feels Heavy (with Danny Strange)

Suffering & Life in a Broken World

Fear, Anxiety & the God Who Draws Near

When You're Anxious or Afraid (Full Sermon)

Going Deeper: When You Want to Pretend (with Danny Strange)

Humbly Return to God (Full Sermon)

Going Deeper: Restoration (with Ryan Suzuki)

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