Best OCF Crosspoint Podcasts (2025)

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Military Brats React: What makes the difference in raising military kids 36:17

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Show Notes In this second part of “Military Brats React,” host Courtney Burdick continues the roundtable conversation with 2LT Dani Volle, USA, ENS Mary Ann Leonard, USN, and Matt Taylor as they reflect on their experiences growing up in military families. Listen to Part 1 here. While the first part of the discussion centered on the challenges and …

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Military Brats React: Mental health, faith, and finding strength 42:39

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In a recent Crosspoint episode, Josh Jackson and Claire Anderson discussed the “hidden epidemic” of mental health challenges among military kids. In this follow-up conversation, Courtney Burdick hosts three fellow military kids—2LT Dani Volle, USA, ENS Mary Ann Leonard, USN, and Matt Taylor—for a roundtable-style reaction episode. Having met at Whi…

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Faithful Leadership: You won’t get this perfect—and that’s OK 35:25

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The July episode of Crosspoint served as Part 1 of a conversation with LTC Lee Robinson, USA, director of the U.S. Military Academy’s American Politics Program and an academy professor in the Department of Social Sciences. We began answering this overarching question—"What does it look like to follow Christ in uniform, when your faith is personal, …

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“Just see God at work”: Prioritizing Biblical mentorship / August 2025 49:51

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Become findable on the OCF Directory: Visit ocfusa.org/list-me to add or update your group’s information on our online directory of Bible studies. Apply for Spring Canyon’s Deputy Center Director opening: Check out the job description and apply NLT 15 August. Check out our new Widowed Ministry webpage: Visit ocfusa.org/widowed-min…

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How do you balance free exercise and non-establishment as a leader? / Crosspoint Highlights 6:34

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Guest: LTC Lee Robinson, USA In this Crosspoint Highlight from July 2025, LTC Lee Robinson explores the delicate balance military leaders must strike between free exercise of religion and non-establishment under the First Amendment. He emphasizes that the amendment’s brevity—and its ambiguity—stem from the compromises between Federalists and Anti-F…

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Was America founded as a Christian nation? / Crosspoint Highlights 4:31

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Guest: LTC Lee Robinson, USA In this Crosspoint Highlight from July 2025, LTC Lee Robinson tackles the complex question: Was America founded as a Christian nation? Lee draws a distinction between the first founding (e.g., Puritan colonies with explicitly religious laws) and the constitutional founding rooted in liberty and freedom of conscience. He…

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Christ & the Constitution: Navigating the “wall of separation between church and state” / July 2025 1:00:15

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Sign up for summer programs at the Conference Centers: Visit ocfusa.org/CCexperience to find the right program and week for you at Spring Canyon (Buena Vista, Colo.) or White Sulphur Springs (Manns Choice, Pa.). https://www.ocfusa.org/CCexperience/ Consider your next steps at the Caleb Challenge Career Transition Strategies Worksh…

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Special announcement: Leadership workshop with LtGen Clint Hinote, USAF (Ret.) 8:36

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Information about Summer R&R 7 at White Sulphur Springs, and speaker LtGen Clint Hinote, USAF (Ret.): About the Topic: Wherever we are, God calls us to lead. He calls us to lead ourselves, our families, our units, our communities, and our culture. The Bible contains many accounts of leaders, including stories about their successes and failures. In …

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The “hidden epidemic” among military children / June 2025 30:48

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Sign up for summer programs at the Conference Centers: Visit ocfusa.org/CCexperience to find the right program and week for you at Spring Canyon (Buena Vista, Colo.) or White Sulphur Springs (Manns Choice, Pa.). https://www.ocfusa.org/CCexperience/ Connect with OCFers at USNA and USAFA: OCF at USAFA: Pre-Inprocessing Day Reception…

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How Biblical community shaped two military leaders / Crosspoint Highlights 12:40

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Crosspoint Highlights: Big ideas, short episodes … for your busy schedule Guests: Joshua and Lindsey Bowen From Episode 54: “The importance of small group fellowship.” Listen to the full episode here. Highlight Summary: In this Crosspoint Highlight, Joshua and Lindsey Bowen reflect on the lasting impact of biblical community, mentorship, and servan…

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Trusting our God of hope during grief / May 2025 36:48

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Sign up for summer programs at the Conference Centers: Visit ocfusa.org/CCexperience to find the right program and week for you at Spring Canyon (Buena Vista, Colo.) or White Sulphur Springs (Manns Choice, Pa.). https://www.ocfusa.org/CCexperience/ Free Bible studies for OCFers and groups: Visit ocfusa.org/library to download, div…

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How can you serve in the military and love your enemies? Crosspoint Highlights 9:34

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Welcome to Crosspoint Highlights: Big ideas. Short episodes. For your busy schedule. Guest: Col Chet Arnold, USMC (Ret.) From Episode 46: “May a Christian Serve in the Military?” Listen to the full episode here. Highlight Summary: Can a Christian serve in the military and still follow Jesus’ command to love their enemies? In this Crosspoint Highlig…

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From Science to Scripture: What did Moses know about bacteria? 1:33:09

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Quick links: Summer R&R 1 at White Sulphur Springs All Summer R&R sessions at WSS All Summer Celebrations at Spring Canyon The Starting Point Project website Episode summary: In this bonus episode, Jay Seegert, managing director of the Starting Point Project, shares his journey from a Christian upbringing to becoming a prominent speaker on defendin…

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Graciously defending the Christian worldview / Plus, SkillBridge internships / April 2025 27:13

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Staff changes across the OCF team: Visit ocfusa.org/job-openings to learn more about vacant positions as a result of OCF's ongoing job moves. https://www.ocfusa.org/job-openings/ Sign up for summer programs at the Conference Centers: Visit ocfusa.org/CCexperience to find the right program and week for you at Spring Canyon (Buena V…

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Special episode: Global Town Hall 2025 / March 2025 1:18:15

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This month’s special episode enables you to listen to the Global Town Hall, which OCF hosted on 8 February at its Home Office in Colorado Springs, Colo., and over Zoom for members around the world. You’ll hear from OCF Council President Dale Holland, OCF CEO/Executive Director Scott Fisher, Director of Field Operations Colin Wooten, Local Leaders J…

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Finding a home away from home / Plus, utilizing the OCF Handbook / February 2025 44:52

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Watch the latest OCF Global Town Hall: Visit ocfusa.org/gth2025 to watch the Town Hall. https://www.ocfusa.org/gth2025/ Serve and adventure at an OCF Conference Center this spring: Make this March a meaningful mix of service, growth, and adventure through one of these two opportunities. Spring Break Service Project Week, 10-16 Mar…

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Retired submariner shares the power of persevering prayer / Plus, integrating church and OCF involvement / January 2025 53:12

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS OCF Global Town Hall: Visit ocfusa.org/gth2025 to learn more about and register for the next iteration of this annual, virtual event, scheduled for 8 February. Regional ROTC retreats: Visit ocfusa.org/rotc to find the next regional ROTC retreat near you. Annual impact report: To hear more about Freddy’s OCF experience and other st…

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Bonus episode: Changing perspectives to overcome bitterness 1:21:18

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Show Notes In this bonus episode, Josh, Beth, and Corrie explore the challenges of bitterness and resentment in military marriages, highlighting the influence of faith, perspective shifts, and community support. They discuss the importance of diverse friendships, flexibility in family life, and seeking counseling. Emphasizing teamwork, Beth and Cor…

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November 2024: Overcoming bitterness; reaching out to ROTC; and OCF ministry news 39:22

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS New Bible study available: Visit ocfusa.org/suffering to access this newest study, A Faithful Approach to Hardship and Suffering, on our website. GivingTuesday fundraiser: Give the gift of Christlike leadership this GivingTuesday (3 Dec.) by visiting ocfusa.org/givingtuesday and donating now. Job opening at WSS: If you would like …

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October 2024: Sharing your faith in the military; OCF membership trends; and OCF ministry news 41:43

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Show Notes OCF MINISTRY NEWS Job opening at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy: Contact PK Carlton ([email protected]) or Marci Morris ([email protected]) for more info, or visit ocfusa.org/job-openings to learn more about and apply for the opening at USCGA. Applications are open until 31 Oct. In His Service Retreat for women in uniform: Visit …

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Bonus episode: Seeing the five fingerprints of God in your life 1:07:47

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In this episode, COL Andy MacLean, USA (Ret.), the coordinator for Latin America at the Association for Christian Conferences, Teaching and Services (ACCTS (https://accts.org/)), discusses the mission of ACCTS and its work in developing Christian leaders in the armed forces worldwide. He shares his experiences working with military communities in L…

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September 2024: The global military community; veteran involvement in OCF; and OCF ministry news 30:53

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Fort Knox OCF update: Continue praying for the ROTC cadets as they’ve returned to their campuses and begun new semesters. To learn more about and/or get involved with OCF’s ROTC ministry, visit ocfusa.org/rotc Connected print newsletters: If you don’t receive this biannual piece in your mailbox this fall, be sure to update your in…

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Bonus episode: Finding God's purpose in suffering 36:52

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Show Notes In this bonus episode of OCF Crosspoint, podcast host Josh Jackson continues his discussion with CH(CPT) Michael Will, USA (Ret.), focusing on the theme of hardship and suffering. The conversation delves into defining suffering, recognizing its various sources—such as persecution, sin, and the actions of others—and understanding its impa…

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August 2024: Seeing God’s hand during hardship; enlisted involvement in OCF; and OCF ministry news 31:02

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Show Notes OCF MINISTRY NEWS New hires; jobs still available on OCF team: While couples have stepped forward to fill open positions at USMA and USCGA on an interim basis, the application window at both West Point and the Coast Guard Academy is now extended to 31 October with an expected start date in the summer of 2025. To learn more and apply, vis…

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July 2024: Modeling biblical humility; Christian chaplain challenges; and OCF ministry news 37:48

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Show Notes OCF MINISTRY NEWS OCF purchased a new staff home at Spring Canyon: To contribute to OCF's purchase of this house, make an online donation to the Refreshing the Canyon Fund. OCF is expanding efforts in ROTC ministry with a new job opening at The Citadel: To learn more about the Council’s approval of this opportunity and/or find the link t…

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June 2024, “Not wrong or right, just left or right”: Planning ahead for career transitions 30:57

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Crosspoint Show Notes, June 2024: Today’s episode introduces a new format for the OCF Crosspoint podcast. Moving forward, each monthly episode will consist of three segments: OCF ministry news, an “Ask OCF” segment, and an interview with a guest about a particular topic or personal story. Read on for links and details from each of these three segme…

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An OCF Milestone Moment: The Inaugural Global Town Hall 1:22:54

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In this special episode of OCF Crosspoint, you’re going to hear audio from the inaugural OCF Global Town Hall, which was broadcasted live on 10 February from the new Home Office in Colorado Springs, Colo. The first voice that you’re going to hear is OCF Council President Col Dale Holland, USAF (Ret.). He and OCF’s CEO / Executive Director, Col Scot…

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Part 3: Spiritual Formation: A Counter-Cultural Approach to Spiritual Renewal 34:23

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Today, you’ll hear audio from the conclusion of a speaking session by CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA, this past fall at Spring Canyon’s Aspentime Retreat. If you’re new to OCF and you’ve never heard of Spring Canyon, it’s OCF’s western conference and retreat center located near Buena Vista, Colorado. And if you’ve never heard of Aspentime, it’s a week…

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Part 2: Spiritual Formation: A Counter-Cultural Approach to Spiritual Renewal 37:20

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Today, you’ll hear audio from Part 2 of a speaking session by CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA, this past fall at Spring Canyon’s Aspentime Retreat. If you’re new to OCF and you’ve never heard of Spring Canyon, it’s OCF’s western conference and retreat center located near Buena Vista, Colorado. And if you’ve never heard of Aspentime, it’s a weekend geta…

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Part 1: Spiritual Formation: A Counter-Cultural Approach to Spiritual Renewal 40:20

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Today, you’ll hear audio from a speaking session by CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA, this past fall at Spring Canyon’s Aspentime Retreat. If you’re new to OCF and you’ve never heard of Spring Canyon, it’s OCF’s western conference and retreat center located near Buena Vista, Colorado. And if you’ve never heard of Aspentime, it’s a weekend getaway at Spr…

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“Practice what we profess”: Three leadership principles for the Christian in the military 37:25

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Got an idea for a guest or topic? If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF’s “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to [email protected]. Show Notes: Today’s guest is Col Jassen Bluto, USAF, (Ret.), a 32-year veteran …

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“Get your emotions to work for you”: Understanding emotional intelligence as a military leader 52:03

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Got an idea for a guest or topic? If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF’s “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to [email protected]. Show Notes How do emotional intelligence (known as EQ) and leadership go togeth…

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“Camouflage Christian”: Living for Christ while serving in the military 23:56

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Got an idea for a guest or topic? If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF’s “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to [email protected]. Show Notes So many conversations within the OCF community circle back to this q…

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"Understand your why”: Following Jesus’ example of servant leadership 26:34

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Got an idea for a guest or topic? If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF’s “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to [email protected]. Show Notes: After graduating from West Point in 1989, Ricky Preciado served in …

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Establishing “foundations of resilience”: Learning how to bounce back after trauma 49:03

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Got an idea for a guest or topic? If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF’s “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to [email protected]. Show Notes What is resilience? Is there a correlation between resilience and th…

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"Take the biblical viewpoint”: Reframing parents’ conversations with kids about sex 39:45

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Got an idea for a guest or topic? If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF’s “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to [email protected] Show Notes: Earlier this season, Nicole Breining spoke about her husband’s porno…

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"Struggling in silence”: Talking through God’s design for sexuality and the single womanStruggling in silence 34:01

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Got an idea for a guest or topic? If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF’s “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to [email protected]. Show Notes: On the heels of several episodes on the topics of pornography and s…

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"Pursue at all costs”: Solutions, healing, & recovery from porn addiction 31:57

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Show Notes: CAPT Brent & Nicole Breining, USN (Ret.), return to the podcast today to continue our series on pornography and sexuality. If you haven’t listened to the first three episodes in this series, I encourage you to check out those episodes first and then return to hear today’s episode as we discuss the three parts of the healing process, res…

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“Rebuilding your beliefs on a foundation of truth”: Understanding betrayal trauma 40:54

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Show Notes: CAPT Brent & Nicole Breining, USN (Ret.), return to the podcast today to continue our series on pornography and sexuality. If you haven’t listened to the first two episodes in this series, I encourage you to check out those episodes first, get to know Brent and Nicole’s story, then return to hear today’s episode as we explore the concep…

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“On your terms or God’s terms”: Digging deeper into God’s design for the human mind 54:56

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Got an idea for a guest or topic? If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF’s “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to [email protected]. Show Notes: CAPT Brent & Nicole Breining, USN (Ret.), return to the podcast tod…

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“There is hope”: Recovering from pornography addiction 53:35

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Got an idea for a guest or topic? If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF’s “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to [email protected]. Show Notes: In January 2023, Pensacola OCF hosted a one-day workshop to discuss…

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Season 4 Introduction 4:02

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Hi friends! We’re putting the finishing touches on the next season of the podcast, which should be ready to go by the week of May 8. For at least the first 6 episodes, we’re going to be discussing the topic of pornography, sexual addictions, and problematic sexual behaviors. We’ll spend time discussing this topic from the perspective of men, women,…

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(S3:E12) Part 3: When your job and your faith are at odds / Lead to serve, serve to lead 28:32

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Show Notes: For the finale of our three-part series on leadership, Brig Gen Robert “Gwyn” Armfield, USAF (Ret.), former OCF executive director Lt Gen Bruce Fister, USAF (Ret.), and current OCF executive director Col Scott Fisher, USAF (Ret.) discuss how to navigate matters of conscience–circumstances where your job and your faith seem to be at odds…

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(S3:E11) Part 2: How to accept failure as a leader / Lead to serve, serve to lead 30:09

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Show Notes: Today’s episode is the second in a 3-part series on leadership, featuring guests Brig Gen Robert “Gwyn” Armfield, USAF (Ret.), former OCF executive director Lt Gen Bruce Fister, USAF (Ret.), and current OCF executive director Col Scott Fisher, USAF (Ret.). The topic that’ll be discussed is failure and how to deal with it as a leader in …

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(S3:E10) Part 1: Being a leader of character / Lead to serve, serve to lead 42:42

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Show Notes: This episode begins a three-part series featuring Brig Gen Robert “Gwyn” Armfield, USAF (Ret.), former OCF executive director Lt Gen Bruce Fister, USAF (Ret.), and current OCF executive director Col Scott Fisher, USAF (Ret.). Speaking from nearly 90 years of combined service in the Air Force, these three leaders share their personal sto…

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(S3:E9) “Pursue God… no matter where you are”: Finding fellowship beneath the sea 30:47

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Show Notes: Today’s episode takes us back to the topic of small groups. If you've listened to some of the more recent episodes of this podcast, you might be asking, “Haven't you guys said enough about small groups already?” In this episode, however, we're going to hit that topic from a slightly different angle as LT Will Parker, USN, and LT Sam Ale…

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(S3:E8) “March or die”: Turning to Christ & community in times of trauma 45:20

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Show Notes: Today we're going to talk about a topic that pops up from time to time on the podcast, and that topic is trauma. In this episode, we're going to consider this overarching question: What's a biblical approach to dealing with or healing from trauma? Here to help me answer that question is Jeremy Stalnecker, who served as an infantry offic…

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(S3:E7) How God healed a “performing Christian” from past trauma and abuse 37:03

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This episode of OCF Crosspoint is a chance to hear from CDR Carl Crabtree, USN (Ret.), who currently serves with his wife, Christy, as the OCF Field Staff Representative at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. A man on a mission in this episode to share how God has healed him from “PTSD, trauma, moral injury, habitual sin,” Carl shares about his experienc…

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(S3:E6) “Embrace the suck”: Trusting God in all things 46:11

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Show Notes: LT Jonathan Gentry, CHC, USN, discusses the seemingly simple concept of trusting God, specifically within the context of Jonathan’s calling to the ministry and to the military. Since December 2020, Jonathan has been serving as a chaplain at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, but the Navy chaplaincy was not always on his radar. A Georgia na…

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(S3:E5) Balancing relationships and Bible study in a small group 28:55

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Show Notes: After commissioning through the ROTC program at the University of Missouri, Lt Col JB Kump, USAF (Ret.), spent just over 20 years serving wherever the Air Force sent him. Along the way, he and his wife quickly connected with various OCF and church small groups. The “home-away-from-home” fellowship he and his young family found during an…