- 23 minutesJesus Is Master Over Matter | Rev. Stu Woods on the First Miracle at Cana
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Rev. Stu Woods joins TS Wright on the Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast for the second message in his teaching series through the Gospel of John.
The discussion centers on John 2:1–11, where Jesus attends a wedding in Cana of Galilee with His mother and disciples. When the wedding celebration runs out of wine, what appears to be an embarrassing social crisis becomes the setting for Jesus’ first recorded miraculous sign.
Rev. Woods examines the historical and cultural background of first-century Jewish weddings and explains how serious running out of wine could have been for the bridegroom and his family. Mary recognizes the problem and brings it to Jesus.
From this account, Rev. Woods identifies three major truths:
1. Take all your problems to Jesus—but resist telling Him what to do.
Mary presents the problem to Jesus without prescribing the solution. This becomes an important lesson concerning prayer. God knows how to answer according to His purposes, timing, wisdom, and greater plan.
Not every prayer is answered exactly as we anticipate, but believers can place their concerns before Christ and trust His wisdom.
2. Jesus is generous, not stingy.
Jesus does not simply provide enough wine to barely resolve the crisis. Six large stone water jars are filled to the brim, and the water is transformed into exceptionally good wine.
The master of the banquet declares that the best wine has been saved until last.
The miracle reveals something about the character of Christ: Jesus is not a miser or a minimalist. His provision demonstrates generosity and grace.
3. Jesus is Master Over Matter.
John 1:3 declares that all things were made through Jesus.
At Cana, the Creator demonstrates His authority over creation itself. Water becomes wine through the command and power of Christ.
The miracle therefore serves a greater purpose than simply meeting the needs of a wedding celebration. It is a sign pointing toward the identity of Jesus Christ.
John records that through this sign Jesus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.
Rev. Woods also examines the significance of Jesus performing His first sign at a wedding. Scripture later presents Christ as the Bridegroom and His people as His bride, pointing ultimately toward Jesus giving His life for those He came to redeem.
The episode connects the miracle at Cana with the larger purpose of the Gospel of John:
Jesus performed signs so that people might believe that He is the Messiah, the Son of God, and through believing receive life in His name.
Scriptures Discussed
John 1:3
John 1:14
John 2:1–11
John 3:16–17
John 20:30–31
Exodus 20:12
Psalm 104:15
Ephesians 5:18Key Takeaways
Bring every problem—large or small—to Jesus.
Trust Christ’s wisdom instead of attempting to dictate how God must answer prayer.
Jesus’ miracles are signs revealing His identity, authority, and glory.
Christ is generous and gracious in His provision.
The miracle at Cana demonstrates Jesus’ authority over the physical creation.
Jesus came for a purpose far greater than solving temporary problems: He came to save.
The Gospel of John calls every person to examine the evidence concerning Jesus and respond in faith.
Closing Challenge
Do not merely marvel at what Jesus did at Cana.
Recognize what the miracle reveals about who Jesus is.
Surrender your concerns, hopes, future, and life to Jesus Christ—the One who created all things and remains Master Over Matter.
And as TS Wright declares at the conclusion of the program:
Go forth in total surrender to the One who owns and reigns over all creation—and let the Great Harvest begin.
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29 October 2026, 5:00 am - 25 minutes 25 secondsPat Domangue: Becoming God’s Beautiful Vessel | Identity, Scripture & Transformation
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In this Kingdom Cross Roads conversation, TS Wright interviews Pat Domangue about her testimony, her ministry to women, her Bible studies, and her passion for helping believers move beyond surface-level Christianity into a deeper relationship with God through His Word.
Pat describes growing up immersed in church but later rebelling and distancing herself from the Lord. After years away, God began drawing her back through her children and through Christian women whose personal relationships with Jesus demonstrated something Pat knew she was missing.
One simple reminder from Proverbs—that a child trained in the way he should go will not ultimately depart from it—became a turning point. Pat describes this as one of her first profound encounters with the power of God’s Word and the Holy Spirit.
Pat also introduces My Maker and Me: Becoming God’s Beautiful Vessel, a six-week Bible study inspired by Isaiah 64:8: “We are the clay, and You our potter.”
After observing a master potter work with clay, Pat began seeing powerful spiritual parallels. Clay must be prepared. Impurities must be worked out. The clay must be properly centered. The foundation must be secure. The potter’s hands must remain involved throughout the process. And finally, the vessel must endure the fire in order to become strong and lasting.
Those lessons became the framework for helping believers understand how God shapes and transforms His people.
Pat and TS also discuss the importance of moving beyond simply reading a short devotional and learning how to personally study Scripture. Pat shares the heart behind another of her Bible studies, Digging Into God’s Word, which teaches women how to study the Bible while actually leading them through Bible study.
The conversation culminates in Pat’s central message about identity in Christ. Instead of continually defining ourselves by past sins, failures, weaknesses, and mistakes, believers must learn to see themselves according to what Christ has accomplished for them.
Pat particularly encourages believers to spend time in Ephesians 1, where Scripture reveals what it means to be forgiven, blessed, accepted in the Beloved, adopted into God’s family, and given a new identity through Jesus Christ.
Scriptures discussed: Isaiah 64:8, Isaiah 55:11, Proverbs 22:6, and Ephesians 1.
Learn more about Pat Domangue, her Bible studies, teaching resources, and On Fire Ministries at:
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My Maker and Me: Becoming God’s Beautiful Vessel
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Go forth in total surrender to the One who owns and reigns over all creation—and let the Great Harvest begin.
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28 October 2026, 5:00 am - 24 minutes 27 secondsThe Life-Changing Power of Adversity: Blazing Your Own Trail with Jordan Mendoza
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“The struggle might be real, but the good news is that every struggle has a free gift called a lesson.” — Jordan Mendoza
Adversity is unavoidable—but what we do with adversity can change the direction of our lives.
In this inspirational episode of The Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, TS Wright welcomes Jordan Mendoza, whom TS calls a “Trailblazer,” for a candid conversation about overcoming difficult circumstances, extracting lessons from the past, and allowing God to transform tests into testimonies.
Jordan begins by sharing the story of his mother, who lived for decades with only one lung despite being told early in life that she would not live to adulthood or have children. She ultimately raised five sons and became one of the greatest sources of encouragement in Jordan’s life.
Jordan also discusses his relationship with his father, his difficult childhood environment, and the redemption he has witnessed within his family.
Then the conversation turns to one of the defining moments of Jordan’s life.
While traveling across the country in 2000, Jordan was involved in a devastating rollover accident on Interstate 80 in Wyoming. The truck rolled at highway speed, leaving Jordan with severe injuries and significant blood loss. Doctors warned that he might never walk again.
Jordan refused to allow that prognosis to define his future.
Through determination, recovery, and the grace of God, he progressed from a walker to a cane and crutches and ultimately experienced a full recovery.
That experience helped form a message Jordan now carries around the world:
You cannot always avoid adversity. Sometimes the only way forward is through it.
TS and Jordan discuss the spiritual importance of changing the way we view our past. Instead of allowing bitterness, regret, failure, grief, or disappointment to imprison us, believers can look back through the lens of God’s redemptive purpose and ask:
What did God teach me through this?
Jordan explains that this principle became foundational to his book, The Life Changing Power of Adversity. The goal is not to pretend painful events never happened. It is to change our relationship with those events and recognize that God can use even our hardest seasons for His purposes.
The discussion also explores Jordan’s Blaze Your Own Trail movement. Jordan launched the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast in 2020 and eventually realized that interviewing trailblazers was challenging him to blaze his own trail as well. That realization led to the launch of Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting, through which he works with entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and creatives.
IN THIS EPISODE
00:00 — Welcome to Kingdom Cross Roads
TS introduces Jordan Mendoza and the central theme of overcoming adversity through faith and obedience to God.01:41 — Jordan’s Story Begins
Jordan shares the remarkable story of his mother, his upbringing, his father’s journey, difficult family circumstances, and examples of redemption.03:58 — Losing His Mother
Jordan discusses his mother’s death, the grief and depression that followed, and how that season forced him to reflect on his own story.06:55 — The Accident That Changed Everything
Jordan recounts the devastating 2000 rollover accident in Wyoming that nearly took his life.12:07 — “You May Not Be Able to Walk Again”
Jordan describes the prognosis he received and his determination to recover.13:49 — The Life Changing Power of Adversity
TS and Jordan discuss Jordan’s book and his mission to help people discover hope and purpose through their struggles.15:36 — Seeing Adversity Through God’s Lens
TS challenges listeners to reconsider the painful experiences of their past and recognize how God brought them through.16:34 — Your Test Can Become Your Testimony
Jordan explains why changing our relationship with adversity can transform the way we approach the future.19:10 — Blaze Your Own Trail
Jordan shares the story behind the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, consulting company, coaching, speaking, and Trailblazer Ecosystem.21:32 — The Lesson Inside the Struggle
Jordan delivers his closing message: the past does not have to define you—it can teach you.KEY TAKEAWAYS
Adversity is part of life, but it does not have to determine your destiny.
Your test can become your testimony, and your burden can become a blessing when you allow God to redeem what you have experienced.
The past should be examined for wisdom—not inhabited as a permanent residence.
Rather than dwelling on yesterday, believers can reflect, extract the lesson, and use what they have learned to move toward the purpose God has placed before them.
Failure, pain, loss, and disappointment do not automatically disqualify you. God can use every chapter of your story.
As Jordan reminds us:
The past does not define us. The past is a teacher.
CONNECT WITH JORDAN MENDOZA
Learn more about Jordan Mendoza, his speaking, coaching, book, podcast, and consulting:
JordanJMendoza.com
Explore Jordan’s community for entrepreneurs and creatives:
TrailblazerEcosystem.com
Look for Jordan’s book:
The Life Changing Power of Adversity
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Blaze Your Own Trail Podcast
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The Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast with TS Wright brings together biblical truth, testimony, faith, history, prophecy, leadership, and conversations designed to equip believers to recognize what God is doing and faithfully walk in His purpose.
Go forth in total surrender to the One who owns and reigns over all creation—and let the Great Harvest begin.
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27 October 2026, 5:00 am - 24 minutes 18 secondsAwakening the Sleeping Giant: Revival, Repentance & the Church’s Call | Jolie Vogliardo
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In this episode of Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast with TS Wright, Jolie Vogliardo returns for a deeper conversation about the message behind her book, America, the Sleeping Giant and Her Slumbering Church.
Jolie describes being raised in an atheist household before coming to faith in Jesus Christ at age 18. The opposition she experienced following her conversion drove her deeper into Scripture and helped develop the passion for Christ and ministry that continues to shape her life today.
America, the Sleeping Giant and Her Slumbering Church
Jolie explains that the concept behind her book developed while studying Ezekiel 16. As she considered God's dealings with ancient Israel—His blessings, Israel's departure from Him, divine correction, repentance, and restoration—she began recognizing what she believes are important parallels with the spiritual history and present condition of America.
America has exercised tremendous economic, political, cultural, and international influence, but Jolie argues that the nation has increasingly forgotten the source of its blessings.
At the same time, she believes much of the American Church has become spiritually drowsy.
The question becomes:
Can America awaken if the Church itself remains asleep?
The Danger of Spiritual Distraction
TS and Jolie discuss how believers can gradually become distracted from God by careers, responsibilities, entertainment, personal ambitions, cultural pressures, and the ordinary busyness of life.
Not every distraction is inherently sinful. The danger comes when legitimate things begin replacing Christ as the believer's highest priority.
Jesus said:
“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.”
When God moves from first place to third, fourth, or fifth place, spiritual compromise can slowly follow.
The Laodicean Problem
TS connects the discussion with Revelation 3:14–22 and Jesus' warning to the Church of Laodicea.
Laodicea believed it was rich, prosperous, and in need of nothing, yet Christ described its true spiritual condition very differently.
That creates one of the central questions of this conversation:
What happens when our perception of our spiritual condition is different from God's perception of it?
Prosperity can create the illusion of independence. When people believe they need nothing, they can eventually begin living as though they do not need God.
Lessons from Ancient Israel
Jolie points to the recurring biblical pattern found in Israel's history.
God blessed His people.
They became comfortable.
They drifted away.
Their blessings were threatened or removed.
They cried out to God.
God raised up deliverance.
The cycle eventually began again.
This biblical pattern raises a sobering question for the modern Church:
Could hardship become one of the instruments God uses to awaken His people to their dependence upon Him?
The Church Must Lead Rather Than Follow
TS and Jolie discuss the Church's responsibility to influence culture rather than simply imitate it.
The Church is called to proclaim truth, make disciples, model biblical values, strengthen families, pray for communities, and serve as a spiritual watchman.
When the Church loses that identity, compromise can spread from individuals into families, congregations, communities, and ultimately an entire culture.
Jolie compares this process to an infection spreading throughout a body.
The answer is not simply another program.
The Church needs the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer Must Become Action
One of Jolie's strongest challenges is that Christians must go beyond merely recognizing the problem.
Believers should pray:
“Lord, what can I do?”
How can we reach our neighborhoods?
How can we influence our schools and communities?
How can we serve people around us?
How can we become the tangible hands and feet of Jesus?
Every believer has an opportunity to participate in what God is doing.
You Were Born for This Time
Jolie closes with a message of encouragement.
You were born during this moment in history for a reason.
God has a purpose for your life.
Your wounds, failures, struggles, and past do not have to determine your future. God desires to heal, restore, deliver, and awaken His people so they can become everything He created them to be.
Revival does not begin somewhere else.
It begins when individual believers surrender themselves completely to God.
A Prayer for America
TS concludes the conversation with prayer for the United States—praying for repentance, revival, fertile hearts, renewed devotion to Jesus Christ, fulfillment of the Great Commission, and a nationwide movement of the Holy Spirit.
The cry is simple:
Repentance and revival.
May the Church awaken.
May America turn its eyes toward Jesus.
May believers fulfill the Great Commission.
And let the Great Harvest begin.
FEATURED GUEST
Jolie Vogliardo
Author of:
America, the Sleeping Giant and Her Slumbering Church
The book is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book retailers.
Jolie shares during the interview that the book received the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association Golden Scroll Award for Nonfiction Book of the Year.
SCRIPTURES & BIBLICAL THEMES DISCUSSED
Ezekiel 16
Revelation 3:14–22
Matthew 22:37–39
Matthew 6:33
The Great Commandment
The Great Commission
Ancient Israel and national repentance
Spiritual warfare
Revival and awakening
Christian discipleship
The Church and culture
Dependence upon God
The work of the Holy Spirit
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26 October 2026, 5:00 am - 38 minutes 46 secondsThe Questions of Calling: Are You Aware?
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Are You Aware? The Dangerous Deception of Spiritual Blindness
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Teaching Series: Are U? The Questions of Calling
Episode: Lesson 1, Are You Aware?
Duration: Approximately 20 minutes
Are You Spiritually Aware?
What if everything you believe about your spiritual condition is wrong?
What if you are doing all the right religious things, yet missing the very purpose for which Jesus called you?
In this thought-provoking teaching, we confront the danger of spiritual self-deception and examine what it truly means to surrender our lives to Jesus Christ.
The rich young ruler believed he had kept God's commandments, but Jesus revealed that his possessions had become a competing loyalty. Similarly, the church of Laodicea declared itself rich and in need of nothing, while Jesus described its true condition as spiritually poor, blind, and naked.
Both reveal a sobering truth: It is possible to believe you are spiritually healthy while remaining unaware of how desperately you need Jesus.
In This Episode, You Will Discover:
- The Power of Your Thinking: Why transformation begins with renewing your mind according to Romans 12:2.
- The Danger of Religious Performance: How the rich young ruler confused keeping commandments with complete surrender to God.
- The Hidden Nature of Idolatry: How possessions, success, accomplishments, and personal ambitions can compete with Jesus for control of your heart.
- The Battle for Your Mind: Why 2 Corinthians 10:5 instructs believers to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ.
- The Laodicean Warning: How a church could believe it needed nothing while remaining blind to its true spiritual condition.
- The Call to Follow Jesus: Why genuine discipleship is not about living life on our own terms, but surrendering to the lordship of Jesus Christ.
Key Scriptures
- Romans 12:2: Transformation through renewing the mind.
- James 1:14-15: The progression from temptation and desire to sin.
- Matthew 19:16-26: Jesus and the rich young ruler.
- Romans 14:23: The relationship between faith and our actions.
- 2 Corinthians 10:5: Taking every thought captive.
- 1 John 4:1-6: Testing spiritual influences and discerning truth.
- Revelation 3:14-22: Jesus' warning and invitation to the church of Laodicea.
The Central Teaching
What you choose to think about will become your focus. Your focus will become your actions. And your actions will become your reality.
Your thinking determines how you perceive your life, your priorities, your spiritual condition, and ultimately your relationship with Jesus.
The rich young ruler believed he was doing everything right, but Jesus exposed the one thing he was unwilling to surrender.
The Laodiceans believed they were prosperous and secure, but Jesus revealed their spiritual poverty.
Their common problem was a failure to recognize their true spiritual condition.
Questions for Personal Reflection
- How hungry are you for God's Word?
- How much do you desire to spend time with Jesus?
- Are you allowing thoughts into your mind that should be brought into obedience to Christ?
- Have you allowed success, possessions, or religious performance to become substitutes for genuine discipleship?
- Is there anything in your life you are unwilling to surrender if Jesus asks you to let it go?
- Does your perception of your spiritual condition agree with what Jesus sees?
Your Call to Action
This week, intentionally evaluate what occupies your thoughts, influences your decisions, and determines your priorities.
Ask yourself:
Is this drawing me closer to Jesus, or is it pulling me away from Him?
Commit to renewing your mind through Scripture, taking your thoughts captive, and surrendering every competing loyalty to Jesus Christ.
Remember, faith must be lived out, and it begins in your mind.
Final Thought
The rich young ruler was confronted with the invitation, "Come, follow Me."
That same invitation confronts every believer.
Your response will reveal your priorities, expose your loyalties, and shape the direction of your life.
Nothing in all creation is more important than our need for Jesus Christ.
Are you aware of how desperately you need Him?
Listen, reflect, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear this message.
The Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast
Are U? The Questions of Calling | Lesson 1: Are You Aware?
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24 October 2026, 12:51 pm - 25 minutes 1 secondWomen in God’s Redemptive Plan: The Biblical Stories We’ve Overlooked | Jamie Hulker
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In this episode of the Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, TS Wright welcomes back biblical scholar and author Jamie Hulker for an in-depth conversation about women of the Bible and their place in God’s unfolding redemptive plan.
Jamie explains that biblical accounts involving women should not be treated merely as side stories or subplots. From the creation account forward, Scripture repeatedly records women being called, positioned, and used by God at pivotal moments in biblical history.
In this episode:
- Why women in Scripture are essential to understanding the larger biblical narrative
- The biblical foundation of male and female both being created in the image of God
- Why Jamie believes many important accounts involving women have been overlooked
- Deborah and Jael and their roles in the deliverance of Israel
- How Jael used what was available to her when the enemy came to her door
- Mary Magdalene and common misconceptions surrounding her biblical identity
- Phoebe in Romans 16 and the significance of Paul calling her diakonos
- Phoebe’s relationship to Paul and the delivery of the Book of Romans
- What Romans 16 reveals about Paul’s respect for women serving alongside him
- Euodia and Syntyche and their work with Paul in spreading the Gospel
- Why disagreements among believers do not erase their importance to ministry
- Esther’s courage, fasting, and willingness to risk her life for her people
- How Esther’s story connects to preservation, redemption, and the messianic promise
- Why the first question when studying Scripture should be, “What does this teach us about God?”
- Ruth’s decision to leave her former life and identify herself with Naomi, Israel, and the God of Israel
- Ruth and Boaz and their place in the lineage leading to King David and ultimately Jesus Christ
- Rahab’s transformation and her remarkable place within the redemptive story
- Why a person does not have to begin in perfection for God to use them
- The importance of surrender and allowing God to transform us as we follow Him
- How women and men have both been privileged to participate in God’s purposes throughout biblical history
A God-Centered View of Scripture
Jamie and TS also discuss an essential principle of biblical interpretation: Scripture is ultimately about God.
Rather than beginning with the question, “What does this passage say about me?” believers should first ask:
What does this reveal about God?
Then:
What does this reveal about God’s redemption and restoration of His creation?
That perspective connects the individual accounts of people such as Esther, Ruth, Rahab, Deborah, Jael, and Phoebe to the greater biblical narrative culminating in Jesus Christ and His Kingdom.
TS connects this principle with the God Centered Concept, emphasizing that God is the center of the biblical story and humanity is privileged to participate in what He is accomplishing.
Jamie Hulker’s Books
Entrusted: Women in God’s Redemptive Plan
Jamie explores women throughout Scripture and demonstrates how God purposefully included them at crucial moments in biblical history and His plan of redemption.
Esteemed: God and His View of Women
A biblical examination of how God views women and the significant place they occupy throughout Scripture.
Learn more about Jamie, her ministry, teaching, and books at:
JamieHulker.com
Her books are also available through Amazon.
About Kingdom Cross Roads
The Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast with TS Wright explores Scripture, theology, biblical history, the Kingdom of God, discipleship, prophecy, and the redemptive purposes of God.
As TS Wright closes each episode:
Go forth in total surrender to the One who owns and reigns over all creation—and let the Great Harvest begin.
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21 October 2026, 5:00 am - 21 minutes 13 secondsRaising the Next Generation with Faith, Fun & Connection | Bitsy Kemper and TS Wright
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In this episode of The Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, TS Wright sits down with author and speaker Bitsy Kemper to discuss creative ways of reaching children and helping families build faith-filled relationships.
Bitsy shares how her writing ministry developed from her work as a children's book author into a desire to naturally incorporate Scripture, Jesus, and biblical truth into books families could enjoy together.
In This Episode
TS and Bitsy discuss:
- Why connecting with children is about more than simply teaching information
- How everyday activities can create opportunities for spiritual conversations
- Why children often respond better to interaction than lectures
- Using games, jokes, activities, and laughter to reinforce faith
- Making Scripture part of everyday family life
- Why parents and grandparents should not be afraid to have fun when talking about Jesus
- The importance of intentionally putting phones and devices aside
- Why eye contact communicates, "You are important to me"
- Helping children associate prayer and faith with meaningful family connection
- Modeling biblical character rather than merely talking about it
- The influence grandparents can have on the spiritual development of their grandchildren
- Practical ways to engage the next generation without making faith feel forced
Books Discussed
Best Friends with Grandma
Bitsy describes her new picture book as a book designed for grandparents and children to enjoy together. Throughout the book, everyday interactions between grandmothers and grandchildren are paired with Scripture that reinforces biblical principles and godly character.
Best Friends with Grandpa
A companion book following a similar concept, highlighting grandfathers and grandchildren while connecting everyday character lessons with Scripture.
Mommy and Me Micro Moments: Nurturing Faith, Sharing Laughs
A collection of short, approximately five-minute activities designed to help mothers and children laugh, connect, pray, communicate, and create meaningful memories together.
Mommy and Me Christian Coloring Book
A companion coloring and activity resource incorporating Bible verses into simple activities and illustrations for younger children.
A Powerful Takeaway for Parents and Grandparents
Bitsy closes the conversation with two particularly important principles for reaching the next generation:
Make eye contact.
In a world filled with phones, screens, and constant distractions, giving a child your complete attention communicates their value without requiring a speech.
Don't be afraid to have fun.
Spiritual conversations do not always have to feel formal or serious. Laughter, games, creativity, and honest conversation can open doors for relationships and make biblical truth memorable.
Faith can be reverent without becoming disconnected from joy.
Connect with Bitsy Kemper
Website: BitsyKemper.com
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The Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast with TS Wright brings together Christian leaders, authors, ministers, teachers, and Kingdom voices for conversations designed to strengthen believers, equip the Church, and prepare God's people to participate in the Great Harvest.
Now go forth in total surrender to the One who owns and reigns over all creation—and let the Great Harvest begin.
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20 October 2026, 5:00 am - 26 minutes 59 secondsFrom Addiction to Kingdom Purpose: Pastor Chuck Reich on Discipleship, Recovery & Following Jesus
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- 00:00 — Welcome to Kingdom Cross Roads
TS Wright introduces Pastor Chuck Reich and recalls their previous connection at the National Religious Broadcasters convention. - 02:30 — Chuck Reich’s Early Life and Spiritual Background
Chuck describes growing up in New York and South Florida, being raised Catholic, experiencing dysfunction in his family, and having an early awareness of Jesus without being truly discipled. - 05:20 — Addiction, Music, and a Turning Point
Chuck discusses his years pursuing music, becoming involved with cocaine and crack addiction, and reaching a point where his lifestyle was destroying nearly everything around him. - 06:30 — Rediscovering the Bible
After several Bibles unexpectedly came into his life, Chuck began reading Scripture and eventually connected with Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale. The Word of God, worship, and biblical teaching began reshaping his life. - 11:00 — Ministry Beyond Broadcasting
Chuck talks about his connection with Navajo Ministries and Four Corners Home for Children in New Mexico, his marriage to Annette, and his involvement with Fruitland Christian Fellowship. - 13:20 — Christ Beyond Denominational Labels
TS and Chuck discuss divisions within Christianity and emphasize that the central question is whether a person belongs to Christ and is allowing Christ to live through them. - 15:20 — Jesus as Savior and Lord
The conversation moves beyond salvation alone to the Lordship of Jesus Christ—following Him, obeying Him, and allowing Him to direct everyday life. - 16:00 — Jesus Meets People Where They Are
Chuck reflects on the patience of Christ and the daily call to pick up the cross and follow Him. - 17:20 — Read the Bible for Yourself
Chuck recalls discovering the words of Jesus printed in red and becoming fascinated with what Christ actually taught. Both men encourage listeners to stay in Scripture and compare human traditions with the Word of God. - 19:15 — Celebrate Recovery and 25 Years of Freedom
Chuck shares how structured discipleship and accountability helped him overcome recurring addiction. He discusses Celebrate Recovery and explains that recovery ministry reaches far beyond drugs and alcohol into areas such as codependency, grief, unforgiveness, anxiety, and other struggles. - 21:30 — Your Story Can Become His Glory
TS and Chuck discuss the evangelistic power of testimony. A transformed life can open conversations with people who may not initially listen to preaching or theological arguments. - 24:15 — Reaching People Outside the Church
Chuck challenges Christians to engage unbelievers instead of remaining isolated within Christian circles. Believers are called to help people understand who Jesus is and what He has done. - 25:15 — Who Is Jesus?
TS and Chuck discuss the deity of Christ, Jesus as the Word made flesh, and the biblical declaration that Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God. - 27:45 — The Declarations of Jesus in Revelation
TS encourages listeners to read Revelation chapters 1–5 while concentrating specifically on what those chapters reveal and declare about Jesus rather than focusing only on end-times prophecy. - 28:50 — Jeremiah 33:3 and Hearing God
Chuck closes with a challenge to continually call upon God, ask for direction, walk by faith, and learn to recognize the leadership of the Holy Spirit. - 30:30 — The Goal of Discipleship
TS connects Chuck’s message with the purpose of discipleship: believers learning to walk under the direction and power of the Holy Spirit.
Key Scriptures Discussed
Jeremiah 33:3 • John 10:10 • John 10:30 • John 16:33 • Acts 1:8 • Ephesians 2 • Hebrews 11:1 • Hebrews 11:6 • Revelation 1–5
Resources Mentioned
OvercomersTV.live
NRB 2026 - OvercomersTV.Live | LindellTV - Booth #645 - DAY 1 - YouTube
Celebrate Recovery — Finding biblical recovery, accountability, and discipleship support.
Covenant Eyes — Accountability resources discussed during the conversation.
Navajo Ministries / Four Corners Home for Children — Ministry serving children and families in the Four Corners region.
Fruitland Christian Fellowship — The local Christian fellowship discussed by Pastor Chuck.
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19 October 2026, 5:00 am - 00:00 — Welcome to Kingdom Cross Roads
- 9 minutes 33 secondsIs Jesus Driving? | Ecclesiastes 1:9–11 | TS Wright Speaks
Primary Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:9–11
Ecclesiastes reminds us that what has been done will be done again, there is nothing truly new under the sun, and generations that once seemed significant eventually pass from human remembrance.
TS Wright uses this passage to address the modern obsession with legacy, recognition, reputation, influence, and being remembered.
The episode asks a penetrating Kingdom question:
Are we living to make our name great—or to make the name of Jesus known?
TS explains that there is a legitimate spiritual inheritance believers should leave behind. The goal, however, should not be personal immortality through reputation. The people influenced by our lives should remember that we stood for Jesus Christ and pointed them toward Him.
Jesus Christ is the legacy.
The episode then moves from the question of legacy to the question of direction.
Every person has something driving his or her decisions. Ambition can drive us. Culture can drive us. Money can drive us. Recognition can drive us. Circumstances can drive us. Fear can drive us. Even apparently good intentions can move us in a direction God never commanded.
The critical question becomes:
Is God driving the ship?
TS uses the picture of God as the pilot—the One setting the GPS, establishing the destination, correcting the course, and determining where our lives are going.
That requires spiritual reflection and prayer.
The believer must ask:
Am I being led by the Spirit of God?
Jesus Himself, following His baptism, was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Being Spirit-led does not always mean being directed toward the easiest road. It means surrendering the destination, route, timing, motivation, and outcome to God.
The tragedy would be to reach the end of life having accomplished impressive things, accumulated possessions, developed a reputation, and established what the world calls a legacy—only to discover that God was never the One directing the journey.
Earthly possessions do not follow us into eternity.
Human recognition does not determine eternity.
Personal fame does not determine eternity.
The ultimate question is:
Are you in Christ?
Is Christ leading your heart?
Is Christ directing your decisions?
Is Christ the motivation behind what you are building?
Is every area of your life surrendered to Him?
The call of this episode is to place everything before the Lord and allow Jesus Christ to become the why, the motivation, the direction, and the driving force behind your life.
Kingdom Cross Roads Challenge:
Spend intentional time before the Lord and ask Him to reveal what is actually driving your life. Surrender your ambitions, plans, reputation, possessions, decisions, relationships, ministry, and future to Him.Then ask the question that frames this episode:
Is Jesus driving?
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16 October 2026, 5:00 am - 16 minutes 37 secondsWhen Love Goes to War: Faith, Family & Spiritual Battle with Debra McNinch | CPE 2026
In this special Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast interview recorded at the Christian Product Expo (CPE) Summer 2026, TS Wright welcomes returning guest Debra McNinch, author of Battle Cry: Love Goes to War and founder of the prayer ministries Battle Cry Moms and Battle Cry Dads.
Debra reveals that the message behind Battle Cry began years before the book itself. Approximately twenty years earlier, she experienced a dream in which she saw herself standing on a stage speaking about a book she had written. At the time, she did not yet understand the prophetic significance of the dream. Years later, circumstances within her own family would provide the unexpected context for that calling.
After receiving a life-altering phone call from her oldest child, Debra initially resisted the idea that she would ever publicly address what her family was experiencing. But she describes receiving a profound spiritual directive: her responsibility was to love her child while trusting God with the work only God could accomplish.
That season became the foundation for Battle Cry.
Debra explains that the book is not primarily her child's story. It is her story—the account of what God exposed and transformed within her as she walked through circumstances she never expected. The first portion of the book examines that personal transformation, while the second focuses on prayer, spiritual warfare, faith, and believing God for one's family.
The conversation becomes especially candid as Debra discusses how family crises can affect marriages, siblings, relationships, holidays, traditions, and the entire family structure. She describes years without the kinds of family gatherings many people take for granted and explains why Battle Cry seeks to give a voice to parents walking through similarly painful situations.
TS and Debra then broaden the discussion to the condition of the Church and Western culture.
They examine:
- Spiritual warfare within families
- The enemy's strategy of division
- The cost of following Jesus
- Holding family and relationships with an open hand before God
- Remaining faithful when prayers appear unanswered
- Refusing shame and condemnation over the past
- The responsibility of Christians to speak truth in love
- Cultural confusion and the loss of spiritual identity
- The danger of a comfortable or "ice cream gospel"
- Standing firm when Christian convictions become unpopular
- Growing persecution of Christians around the world
- Remaining anchored in Jesus regardless of what comes next
Debra challenges believers to reject fear of cultural cancellation and recover the courage to speak truth while continuing to love people. TS emphasizes that Christian confidence cannot ultimately rest in human personalities, ministries, or flawless personal histories—it must remain centered upon Jesus Christ and His finished work.
As the conversation concludes, the message is clear:
The darker the world becomes, the brighter the Church must shine.
Believers are called to stand upon the Rock, remain steadfast in faith, keep their eyes fixed upon Jesus, and refuse to allow circumstances, culture, persecution, disappointment, or family conflict to move them away from Him.
Recorded live at CPE 2026 at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in St. Charles, Missouri.
Go forth in total surrender to the One who owns and reigns over all creation—and let the Great Harvest begin.
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15 October 2026, 5:00 am - 17 minutes 12 secondsFaith, Football & the Comeback Story | Michelle Medlock Adams with TS Wright at CPE 26
Faith. Football. Perseverance. Purpose.
In this special CPE 26 edition of The Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, host TS Wright welcomes Michelle Medlock Adams for a spirited conversation combining college football, personal faith, Christian encouragement, and practical lessons for everyday life.
Michelle shares how her Christian faith began early in life and how the Lord has remained a constant companion through both victories and struggles.
Then the conversation turns to the extraordinary transformation of Indiana University football and the inspiration behind Michelle’s book:
Faith and Football: 30 Inspirations from IU’s Storybook Season
Michelle explains how Indiana's remarkable turnaround became more than a sports story. Game after game, she began seeing lessons about faith, perseverance, teamwork, discipline, overcoming adversity, and believing when others say it cannot be done.
In this episode:
• Michelle shares how her lifelong relationship with Jesus shaped her journey.
• TS and Michelle have some fun talking Indiana football, Indiana basketball, college sports, and the culture surrounding championship teams.
• Michelle explains how Indiana's football turnaround inspired Faith and Football.
• Discover why you don't have to be a “five-star recruit” for God to accomplish something significant through your life.
• Michelle discusses the importance of having the right Coach, connecting the principle to following our Heavenly Father.
• Learn why believers sometimes have to block out the naysayers and focus on what God says about them.
• Michelle explains the devotional structure of her book, including Game Plan, Extra Point, Huddle Up, Playbook, Opposing Defenders, Teammates, Practices, and Your Next Play.
• The conversation explores the power of mindset, perseverance, teamwork, and staying in the game when life becomes difficult.
• Michelle shares the foundational message she wants every reader to remember:
God loves you.
When we truly understand the Father's love, we can trust Him, follow His plan, and continue moving forward—even when the path includes obstacles, setbacks, and unexpected detours.
Michelle reminds listeners that our identity cannot be determined by critics, circumstances, past failures, or the opinions of others. Our confidence must ultimately come from knowing what God says about us.
This is an encouraging conversation for football fans, coaches, athletes, Christian leaders, families, and anyone who appreciates a great comeback story.
Guest: Michelle Medlock Adams
Host: TS Wright
Podcast: The Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast
Recorded at: CPE 26Featured Book
Faith and Football: 30 Inspirations from IU’s Storybook Season — Michelle Medlock Adams
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