Cross Training Ministries
Cross Training Ministries
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A Christmas Meditation
During the Christmas season it’s easy to be distracted by busyness. We want to help you to break through the overwhelm of this Christmas season, and set your mind on Christ.
Download the hymn and follow along.
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Looking for a guide to more meditations like this? Check out Hymn Workouts
www.hymnworkouts.com/
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The Importance of Conferences and Retreats in the Spiritual Life of a Man
Просмотров 703 месяца назад
If you've been a Christian for any length of time, then you've likely attended some sort of conference or retreat. And if you haven't, then you've at least seen them promoted online, in a podcast, or through your local church. These events have become a staple in the modern Christian life. So...what's the big deal?? Is it really worth your time and effort to attend a weekend conference? We thin...
You Need A Mentor
Просмотров 555 месяцев назад
Men need mentors. Every man has a critical juncture ahead of him in life - leaving home, getting married, having kids, career change, mid-life crisis - where he will need the hard won wisdom of another man who has walked with God through the challenges of life. This episode of the Cross Training podcast is all about helping you see the value of a mentor. Joe and Evan are going to show you the p...
Date Your Wife
Просмотров 775 месяцев назад
Most guys want to date their wife, but their calendar is too full, their wallet is too empty, a babysitter is too hard to find, and they’re all out of new ideas. In this episode, Joe and Evan encourage ordinary men to push past these obstacles by focusing on the three essentials for dating your wife: 1. Genuine Curiosity 2. Curated List 3. Predetermined Rhythms For a copy of Cross Training's gu...
The Date Night Plan
Просмотров 547 месяцев назад
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Avoiding Burnout
Просмотров 887 месяцев назад
Avoiding Burnout
Christian Life Planning
Просмотров 429 месяцев назад
Life Planning is like a stick of dynamite. It's undeniably useful if used in the right way, but horrifically dangerous if played around with hastily. For this reason books by life coaching gurus like Michael Hyatt and David Allen ought to include a warning label. Unless filtered through a spiritual colander they easily lead to an achievement based, self-centered lifestyle. More than one Christi...
The Passion for Purity
Просмотров 2259 месяцев назад
There is nothing that you need more than a chaste heart. Chastity is disciplining desire for the sake of love. As a Christian, a chaste heart is a heart that is devoted to the pursuit of God. If you want your desire to be disciplined for the sake of love of God - meditate on this hymn. Download the Hymn Workout here: drive.google.com/file/d/102P2rSfVOl48ua3Iab_p2y1rsuW0u075/view?usp=sharing www...
The Path to Perspective
Просмотров 479 месяцев назад
Picture a guy wanting a more focused life. He hears a podcast on how to draft a plan for his life, then he sits down with a notebook and pen and begins to attempt to write a vision for himself. He takes inventory of his roles and responsibilities. He budgets his time and creates space for new things. Will this result in focus? Sadly, the answer might be yes. It's entirely possible that this guy...
6 (dangerous) ways to pray
Просмотров 429 месяцев назад
Prayer ought to focus the mind of a man, but often times prayer is a time when men are most easily distracted. In this episode, Joe and Evan talk about 6 ways to pray that won't leave you with a mind focused on Christ, and then they give you 7 elements of prayer that help with focus and alignment.
4 Steps to Adhesion
Просмотров 319 месяцев назад
Wouldn't it be wonderful if understanding and transformation were identical? They are not. There are lots of pastors and seminary teachers who are spiritually distracted and lifeless. How can this be? They know the meaning of 1,000 different Greek words, and they have read 100s of different books. The problem isn’t in the understanding but in the heart; they do not take the time needed to apply...
3 Ways to Improve Understanding
Просмотров 8310 месяцев назад
3 Ways to Improve Understanding
6 Reasons Memorization is a Vital Discipline
Просмотров 11210 месяцев назад
6 Reasons Memorization is a Vital Discipline
Hudson Taylor: Finishing Strong
Просмотров 19Год назад
Hudson Taylor: Finishing Strong
Hudson Taylor: Church, Marriage & Missions
Просмотров 27Год назад
Hudson Taylor: Church, Marriage & Missions
Hudson Taylor: Indifference, Greed & Pride
Просмотров 29Год назад
Hudson Taylor: Indifference, Greed & Pride
Hudson Taylor: The One Great Circumstance
Просмотров 23Год назад
Hudson Taylor: The One Great Circumstance
Hudson Taylor: Danger, Disappointment & Discouragement
Просмотров 25Год назад
Hudson Taylor: Danger, Disappointment & Discouragement
Hudson Taylor: Cannibals, Mental Exercises & Perseverance
Просмотров 35Год назад
Hudson Taylor: Cannibals, Mental Exercises & Perseverance
Hudson Taylor: Money, Possessions and Provision
Просмотров 48Год назад
Hudson Taylor: Money, Possessions and Provision
Hudson Taylor: Family, Faith & Mission
Просмотров 72Год назад
Hudson Taylor: Family, Faith & Mission
Hudson Taylor Hero Challenge
Просмотров 119Год назад
Hudson Taylor Hero Challenge
The Camaraderie Test
Просмотров 22Год назад
The Camaraderie Test
100 Spiritual Exercises for a Stale Devotional Life
Просмотров 111Год назад
100 Spiritual Exercises for a Stale Devotional Life
The Self-Control Test
Просмотров 45Год назад
The Self-Control Test
The Competence Test
Просмотров 70Год назад
The Competence Test
The Clarity Test
Просмотров 63Год назад
The Clarity Test
The Captivation Test
Просмотров 111Год назад
The Captivation Test
Living a Resurrected Life
Просмотров 52Год назад
Living a Resurrected Life
Should Christians Play Video Games?
Просмотров 140Год назад
Should Christians Play Video Games?

Комментарии

  • @zgilly2157
    @zgilly2157 9 дней назад

    Merry Christmas, gentlemen. Thank you both for your efforts to serve Christian men. Just finished The Way Forward with another small group. Feeling very motivated for this upcoming year!

  • @zgilly2157
    @zgilly2157 8 месяцев назад

    We are gearing our men's retreat this weekend around this topic. Thank you for all the great content you put out!

  • @yohanesliong4818
    @yohanesliong4818 9 месяцев назад

    Powerful message. Thank you

  • @yohanesliong4818
    @yohanesliong4818 9 месяцев назад

    Amen. Great insight. Thank you.

  • @cjkaufman05
    @cjkaufman05 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks men. Great episode. Reading the way forward right now and this episode hit home.

  • @cjkaufman05
    @cjkaufman05 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks men. Great episode. Reading the way forward right now and this episode hit home.

  • @zgilly2157
    @zgilly2157 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks fellas!

  • @zgilly2157
    @zgilly2157 9 месяцев назад

    Amen! Thank you for taking the time to put this out.

  • @zgilly2157
    @zgilly2157 10 месяцев назад

    Amen! This is so important.

  • @zgilly2157
    @zgilly2157 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you guys for this great content!

  • @TheToasterWaffle
    @TheToasterWaffle 10 месяцев назад

    If you watch every video from every person you’re subscribed to, you probably should go outside for a bit man. No one watches every video in their feed.

  • @seanpond156
    @seanpond156 10 месяцев назад

    Imaginary friends are for children

  • @brentgoeller8257
    @brentgoeller8257 10 месяцев назад

    My kids are at the age where we have to fight to keep them in bed. So I've taken to sitting outside thier room and I do my daily reading of the Bible. Apparently they find the old testament pretty boring and they are out in 5-10 minutes.

  • @zgilly2157
    @zgilly2157 11 месяцев назад

    Amen!

  • @Mark-ue7pl
    @Mark-ue7pl Год назад

    'PromoSM' 😠

  • @PattyTripod
    @PattyTripod Год назад

    I am this man. I often just feel paralyzed by my own thoughts that impede me from just doing what God tells me to do. Thank you I am going to look into this

  • @MelodyBlankenship-l8q
    @MelodyBlankenship-l8q Год назад

    Can I get this book on a c d for a blind guy that needs it

  • @zgilly2157
    @zgilly2157 Год назад

    Thank you for these videos! I am excited to introduce the men of our church to your content.

  • @margotbarnard1375
    @margotbarnard1375 Год назад

    Practical and wonder-filled exercise

  • @zgilly2157
    @zgilly2157 Год назад

    Thank you for this discussion. I'm about to walk the men of my church through The Way Forward and am very excited about it.

  • @joer5627
    @joer5627 Год назад

    Good stuff Gents! This series is one I will need to hit pause a lot to get notes. Joe, the book is good!!

  • @donegalcharm
    @donegalcharm Год назад

    I’d been praying recently for the beauty of Jesus to radiate out from me. Not fully aware what this looked like, this teaching has rewarded me with insight. It’s the beauty of holiness that is a reflection of the life of Jesus through me. He gave me beauty for ashes and the oil of joy for mourning. Thank you for taking us deeper into relationship with God, learning who He is and how He wants to manifest his character within us.

  • @paulawagstaff686
    @paulawagstaff686 Год назад

    GOD said in the Old Testament. "For I require JUSTICE FOR ALL" and it IS coming to pass. Here in New Zealand and starting in Australia the treatment of indigenous people. They have for years received injustice from anglo saxon immigrants I to their nations....yes. JUSTICE is at the door for them.

  • @rickwalton2734
    @rickwalton2734 Год назад

    Very good counsel...looking forward to the series.

  • @khadijahsamlal8132
    @khadijahsamlal8132 2 года назад

    Jenny this message wasis simple and educating god blessing.

  • @rickwalton2734
    @rickwalton2734 2 года назад

    Very good meditation! This would be good counsel to reinforce Paul’s instruction to Timothy in 1Tim 1:5…

  • @Nortic111
    @Nortic111 2 года назад

    I was just thinking of the song 'The Power of the Cross' by Townend and moments later I see your video's title. That's no coincidence, thanks Joe!

  • @joer5627
    @joer5627 2 года назад

    They love other things more than Jesus! Oh God forgive us

  • @joer5627
    @joer5627 2 года назад

    Agreed. For several decades I read very little. Some Tom Clancy but nothing of substance. Seven years ago I started in a Biblical reading plan. Still on it but added other books this year. Very glad the Lord has nudged me this way.

  • @handyman1016
    @handyman1016 2 года назад

    Marriage - Just say No At least until women's vote is removed. Never enter a contract where she's rewarded for breaking it.

  • @joer5627
    @joer5627 2 года назад

    I’m up for the challenge. It has been on my heart too long. The fits and starts need to turn into consistency.

  • @lisacotts7539
    @lisacotts7539 2 года назад

    Great reminder to slow down and stay fully present. God is glorious even without our full appreciation, yet infinitely deserving. Thanks for sharing, “… not forgetfulness, but mindfulness,” for a renewed sense of focus and purpose. Keep being a blessing with your ministry! 🤩🙌

  • @margotbarnard1375
    @margotbarnard1375 2 года назад

    Okay, I may be your mother but these hymn work have strengthened my faith. The lifter of our face is using you greatly in my life

  • @srajsehgal
    @srajsehgal 2 года назад

    Looks good, Joe. Really appreciate what you are doing.

  • @joer5627
    @joer5627 2 года назад

    I can read books about how to throw a ball 100 MPH. I can read a book on how to build a boat. Until I do, the reading is of limited value. I prefer to ask a man, “Do you have a Bible?” If yes, Read Chapter 1-3 of the Book of John and 1-3 of Genesis. What similarities do you see? Let’s meet (set a date/time) to discuss this. Desperate men will do the work. If you life is on fire we have a way to put it out! His name is Jesus!

  • @claudiozanella256
    @claudiozanella256 2 года назад

    No mystery, just nonsensical. Further, the Trinity is not at all biblical. On the contrary, the concept of trinity was absolutely ALIEN to Jesus. Indeed He stated to be ALWAYS in a PERMANENT EXTREMELY CLOSE UNION WITH THE FATHER "I am in the Father and the Father is in me". PERIOD! This was REITERATED by Jesus FOUR GOSPELS OF TIMES: 1. Father and 2. Son... Son and Father... NO ONE ELSE WAS THERE. The trinity - unknown to Jesus - was later INVENTED and it comes from a poor understanding of the four gospels: those people didn't get that they disclose just three divine NAMES, not three divine PERSONS! Those three names in reality only map onto TWO divine persons: the Father and the Son. Indeed 1. God and 2. "Spirit of God" (i.e. God who is a spirit) are just TWO different PERSPECTIVES of the same ONE almighty God (i.e. only the God's mind exists). They are not TWO different PERSONS of a trinity. The Comforter is not God, (he is helped when speaking "...not speak on his own...", he does not know the future either "...only the Father knows"). Further, the Comforter NEVER had anything to do with Jesus (fully "UNDETECTED" during Jesus' life on earth and future Jesus' life in heaven). The Comforter cannot surely be in a " PERMANENT EXTREMELY CLOSE UNION" with Jesus, not even MENTIONED by Him.

  • @josel110687
    @josel110687 2 года назад

    bro, hearing this and reading Joe's book have been life-changing. "The way forward," I tell every guy at church to read it. Keep up the great work guys. This will be the topic to talk about in our men's group Fight Club.

  • @joefallon298
    @joefallon298 2 года назад

    The daunting part is how could i possibly memorize Colossians 3:1-24 in full.

  • @joefallon298
    @joefallon298 2 года назад

    Hi joe this is joe fallon from Coatbridge just outside Glasgow Scotland. I am venturing into CT training with my brothers in Christ and it does look daunting but i am encouraged with your videos. I make excuses wether it be my job or being tired but i need to come out of my comfort zone. God Bless.

    • @CrossTrainingMinistries
      @CrossTrainingMinistries 2 года назад

      Let's set up a Zoom call and talk through the programme. I'd love to coach you through it. www.menneedhelp.org

    • @joefallon298
      @joefallon298 2 года назад

      @@CrossTrainingMinistries Thankyou for the offer but my church's minister in training is taking our CT training. I will take your advice in your videos for now and hopefully my confidence will gradually build up as the weeks go on but i do appreciate your help thankyou Joe.👍🙂

  • @rickwalton2734
    @rickwalton2734 2 года назад

    Thanks Joe. This is important for us all in stewarding body and soul for God's glory!

  • @rickwalton2734
    @rickwalton2734 2 года назад

    Thanks Joe. Good workout for fitness of soul.

  • @joer5627
    @joer5627 2 года назад

    The universe may seem infinite, from our perspective. The issue lies within our perspective. The universe is not infinite. The One who made it - is!

  • @SentbyYHWH69
    @SentbyYHWH69 2 года назад

    This is compelling indeed. Thank for taking up 'the call' Joe. - GOD bless and strengthen you my brother.

  • @SentbyYHWH69
    @SentbyYHWH69 2 года назад

    Really good. Thank you my brother

  • @robertoesquivel4447
    @robertoesquivel4447 2 года назад

    Thanks for all that you do brother, and thank God for how he's been using you to encourage others, may many more be added to that!

  • @joer5627
    @joer5627 2 года назад

    But how many have I led to Jesus? How many have I provided guidance so men may grow in knowledge and love of Jesus the Christ? It is way past time for me to dust off my topical memory system book and memory verse cards Thank you

  • @Nortic111
    @Nortic111 2 года назад

    Sound and helpful advice, thankyou Joe!

  • @ph1868
    @ph1868 2 года назад

    Rock of Ages… Nothing in my hands I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling; Naked, come to Thee for dress, Helpless, look to Thee for grace: Foul, I to the fountain fly, Wash me, Savior, or I die. What a sweet last verse has this been to many a saints!!!

  • @miguelmclaughlin3526
    @miguelmclaughlin3526 2 года назад

    『p』『r』『o』『m』『o』『s』『m』

  • @samg.a.8649
    @samg.a.8649 2 года назад

    Loved this one guys!