Well, we've arrived! The finale of Season 2 of the Praxis Podcast. In this episode, we talk about the actual implementation of a decision in three steps: REFLECTION, ACTION, AND REFLECTION. We hope you enjoy this episode, and that this season of the HOW of decision making has enriched your walk with God. Blessings to you! A SAUCER MAGNOLIA: https:/…

Ever wonder if God is calling you to something BIG, but you're scared about what would happen if you said yes? Wondered what it looks like to have a community walk alongside you when you're wondering about what comes next? Join us for this super fun conversation with Randy Odom on his journey to Cambodia and back on this episode of the Praxis Podca…

Are you a planner, or do you fly by the seat of your pants? Do you spend time looking back, or do you leave it in the rear view mirror? Join Max and Pattie for this conversation about the tools of reflection, vision, and dreams as we seek to discern God's will together!By 3Crosses Church

What do you do when you're in a relationship with someone and your circumstances and callings are carrying you apart? When do you end a relationship, keep it going, or just keep the door open for what God might do? Join us as we touch on these questions and more with Ashley Philipps and Hunter Cosgrove!…

In this episode of the podcast, we're talking about the value of "wise voices" in our lives when it comes to discerning God's leading. As God said in the very beginning, "It is not good for man to be alone!" Join us for this super fun conversation on the importance of the wisdom of others when it comes to decision making. SHOW NOTES: "I'll See You …

Have you ever had a vision what could be, or should be, but have no idea how to get there? Struggle to be patient when the dream that you have doesn't happen overnight? Join us for this super fun conversation with Ricky Wade as he talks about the fulfillment of a vision in his life, and the winding path that brought him there. Thanks for joining us…

Join us as we start to get into the nitty-gritty of the "decision toolbox" with a conversation about gathering information - INTRAPERSONAL, INTERPERSONAL, and STRUCTURAL. This was a SUPER fun conversation, and we hope you find it helpful as you seek to discern God's leading in your life!By 3Crosses Church

When there are a lot of things you can do, which do you choose? How do you pick between two really good things? Join us as we flip the script and hear from Max, our host, about how entered into His current role at the church!By 3Crosses Church

When we put our trust in Jesus Christ, we receive the gift of the Spirit... and what a gift beyond measure He is, hallelujah! But how do we experience His power, His presence, His leading as we seek to navigate life wisely? How do we avoid both under-spiritualizing and over-spiritualizing the decisions that we face, large and small? Join us for thi…

How do you know when it's time to make a change? How can we prepare so that when change is needed, we're ready to meet the moment? How can we build the spiritual strength and resources to be able to heed God's call with humility and grace? Join us as we answer these questions and more with Doctor Larry Vold!…

Before we move any farther down the road of decision making, we want to stop and talk about the foundational importance of an intimate and growing knowledge of the Scriptures for choosing wisely. Join us as we talk about the big ideas of REVELATION and FORMATION as they relate to decision making, and we hope this conversation is a blessing to you i…

Have you ever been cruising along in life, feeling like something is missing... and then when an opportunity comes, you not sure if you have what it takes? Felt unsure if you were the "right person for the job?" Join us for this super fun and encouraging conversation with Pauleen Larcina as we talk about a time when she was faced with an exciting o…

As we approach the process of discerning decisions, what are some of the foundational truths that help us frame the discussion? Join us as we talk about spiritual growth, shame, the Gospel, the shepherding of God, and more!By 3Crosses Church

Ever been in a relationship and wondered if you should take it to the next level? Wondered what to keep and what to leave behind when you find faith? Join us as we explore these questions and more in the first case study of our second season on "Discerning Decisions."By 3Crosses Church

Longing to honor God with your decisions in life, but feeling paralyzed or anxious about the choices in front of you? Join us as we have an introductory conversation on this important topic! BOOKS WE MENTION: The Way of Discernment, Elizabeth Liebert God's Will, J.I. Packer & Carolyn NystromBy 3Crosses Church

WE'RE BACK! Join us for the upcoming season as we chat about the topic of Christian discernment, particularly in the area of decision-making. How do we choose amongst good options, consequential decisions, in the midst of our adult years and beyond? Join us for helpful conversation and "case study" conversations with folks who have navigated the wa…

Join the conversation with our season long guests Amanda and Katie as we answer questions, look back on the season, and more! What is social anxiety? How do I help a hurting friend when I'm hurting myself? And what is Katie's Enneagram number?!?! It was super fun to record this final conversation in this amazing season, and we hope it's a blessing …

Has addiction impacted you, or those you love? Have you found yourself stuck in bad behavior that you can't seem to quit? Wondering how best to support those around you who are stuck in addiction? Join us for this conversation with therapist Amanda Goletto as we dive into answers to these questions, as well as many more!…

Wondering what it would look like to honor God in the midst of the sexual desires you experience? Feeling burdened beneath the weight of the mistakes and pain of your past, and looking for hope and healing? Wondering what it could look like to be "sexual and celibate"? Then join us for a conversation with therapist Amanda Goletto for discussion on …

Have you felt at times that the world might be better off without you in it? Do you have a loved or friend who you suspect is having suicidal thoughts? Or they've told they HAVE had suicidal thoughts, and you don't know what to do next? Listen in for this helpful and hope-full conversation with therapist Katie Dennis on how to navigate this challen…

No matter who we are, we have relationships - work, family, friends, significant others, church relationships, and more! Relationships are part of our lives, and can be a source of incredibly rich meaning... and can be at times challenging as well! How do we navigate well our relational lives? Join us for this conversation with therapist Katie Denn…

Do you have a pain in your past that's affecting your present, or are you wondering about how to love and support someone who has experienced trauma? How can we move beyond and through our pain, and help others as they seek to do the same? Join us for a conversation with therapist Amanda Goletto to dive into all of these questions and more! And if …

Have you experienced the pain of loss, or are do you know someone who has, or is right now? The pain of grief of all sorts can feel overwhelming and oppressive, but even in the darkness of our pain and confusion light can find us. Join us for this incredible conversation with long-time pastor and therapist Mike Burke, who shares on the topic of gri…

Wondering what depression is, and what it looks like? How to find the help you're looking for if you're feeling depressed, or how to walk alongside a friend or family member who is? Listen in on this conversation with therapist Katie Dennis who shares from her professional wisdom as well as her own personal experience with depression to offer hope …

Find yourself with an anxiousness and worry that doesn't seem to lift? Or love and care for someone who does? Join us as we speak with therapist Amanda Goletto about this important subject: how to identify it, how to cope with God, and how we can "be with what is, with God." And if today's episode raises any questions for you, we'd love to hear fro…

How do we navigate seasons of stress? What do we do when we're caught in the "cycle of stress" and it feels like we can't get out? How do we help the people around us who are dealing with stress? Listen in on this conversation with therapist Katie Dennis to hear all about that and more! And if today's episode raises questions for you, we'd love to …

What makes our sense of IDENTITY foundation to many other mental health issues? What is the God-given uniqueness look like in each of us, and how can we journey toward that? Join us for today's conversation where we answer all of these questions and more! And if today's episode raises questions for you, we'd love to hear from you at praxispodcast@3…

Who are all the folks in the "constellation of help?" How has the church's stance on mental health shifted in the last 10-15 years? What is therapy, and what is therapy NOT? If I'm feeling stuck or hurt, where should I begin? Join us as we answer all of those questions and more in this second episode of our inaugural season about mental health! And…

The inaugural episode of the Praxis Podcast! Join Max, Katie, and Amanda as we kick off this season's exploration of mental health. What is mental health, and why does it matter? What do mental health and dental hygiene have in common? Join us on this exciting journey! And if today's episode raises questions for you, please shoot us an email at pra…

Listen in as Max shares a bit about what has inspired the creation of the Praxis Podcast, who we'll be hearing from, and what we'll be hearing about in this inaugural season! We welcome your questions and feedback at praxispodcast@3crosses.org, and hope that you're blessed by what you hear as we pursue this goal: "to engage in conversations that he…