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Are you a Christian looking for a daily devotional podcast to encourage, inspire, and convict you in your walk with Christ? 7 days a week, The Crosswalk.com Daily Devotional Podcast offers wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life. Let's study the Bible together and through the experiences of other believers, learn how to apply the Word of God to our lives.

Here’s just some of what we cover in The Crosswalk Daily Devotional Podcast:

☕️ Why the Tongue Can't Be Tamed (And What to Do about It)
☕️ The Quickest Way to an Attitude Adjustment
☕️ Your Birthday: The Most and Least Important Day of Your Life
☕️ Noticing God's Blessings in the Hardest Moments of Life
☕️ One of the Sneakiest Lies Satan Is Telling the Church
☕️ How to Push Through the Weariness of Prayer
☕️ 3 Steps to Take When Facing Temptation
☕️ What to Remember during a Stressful Election Year

If you love what you're listening to on the podcast, be sure to check out our companion devotional at https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/.

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  • Jesus Is Our Good Shepherd

    Jesus Is Our Good Shepherd
    Jun 10 2025
    Have you ever felt like one of those stubborn sheep—stuck, confused, and not quite sure which way to go? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving into the comfort and power of Psalm 23 and what it truly means that Jesus is our Good Shepherd. Even when we resist or wander, His love pursues us, protects us, and reminds us: in Him, we lack nothing. 📌 What You’ll Learn (Key Takeaways): Why Scripture often compares us to sheep—and what that reveals about our nature How Jesus leads, protects, and provides as our Good Shepherd What Psalm 23 teaches us about God’s presence in both peace and hardship How to release control and rest in the safety of God’s guidance Why we can confidently say we lack nothing when we belong to Christ 💬 Join the Conversation:Can you relate to feeling like a wandering sheep? How has Jesus shown up as your Shepherd in difficult moments? Share your thoughts using #GoodShepherdGrace and tag @LifeaudioNetwork. 🎙🎶 SUBSCRIBE to our NEW SHOW — Your Nightly Prayer 🌟 Check out other Crosswalk Podcasts: Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews Full Transcript Below: Jesus Is Our Good Shepherd By Vivian Bricker “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing” (Psalm 23:1). I went on a mission internship during college for my Intercultural Studies minor, and while I was there, I learned much about the culture, people, and beliefs of the country I was now calling my temporary home. However, one thing that stuck out to me the most in the United Kingdom was the sheep. Anywhere we would go, there would be sheep. Beside the highway, at parks, and randomly roaming along the hills, I would spot sheep—and they were not very smart. One of the couples from the church I was staying with took me to Dartmoor Park, where sheep were everywhere. After hiking for a few hours and learning about Dartmoor, I was fascinated with the entire area. It was beautiful, so green, and so calming. That was until it was time to go. When we were driving out of the park, a few sheep blocked the exit. After blowing the horn a few times and motioning for the sheep to move, we were met with a “baa.” After a few more minutes of this, with the car horn alternating with “baa” from the sheep, I started thinking to myself, “How can they be so dumb? Why don’t they just move?” We could have run the sheep over, but they were stubborn and were not moving anywhere soon. Whenever I reflect on this story, I think about how many times God refers to us as sheep (Psalm 95:7, 100:3). Are we really as bad as the sheep I saw in England? The answer is yes. We are stubborn and don’t want to change our ways, even if that means we might get run over. However, God doesn’t leave us in our stubbornness, unrepentance, and rebellion. Instead, He picks us up, stands beside us, and meets us where we are. He won’t allow the car to come run us over. He is our Good Shepherd and will protect us from all harm. If a human shepherd cares so much about their sheep, how much more will Jesus care about us? His love is unconditional and never-changing, which means He will always be there for us, keep us strong, and keep us safe. At times, we may feel that we are far from His protection and goodness, but He is always with us. Even when we feel alone, He is right beside us. Despite our stubborn and unwilling hearts, Jesus still loves us. This love is so great that He left Heaven to be born into the world, live a sinless life, and die for the world's sins (John 3:16-17). We never need to doubt Jesus’ love for us or His protection, goodness, or kindness. Intersecting Faith & Life: Psalm 23 is the classical psalm that highlights Jesus as our Good Shepherd. Psalm 23:1 says, “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” While this psalm contains many other important teachings, we are focusing on how Jesus is our Shepherd, and this truth means we lack nothing. Having Jesus as our Shepherd means we have the greatest protection from our Savior and Lord. Similar to how a shepherd fights back against wolves and other creatures to protect his sheep, Jesus will protect us from evil. Maybe this won’t be physical wolves or other predators, but He will protect us from every evil attack (2 Timothy 4:18). We can trust in the Lord and find solace in His goodness. Times can feel difficult right now, but Jesus is still in control and will forever be the true King. All our anxiety, worry, and trouble must be given to Him. We lack nothing because we belong to Jesus. Whatever is bringing our hearts trouble today, we can give it all to Jesus, who will uphold us. Even when we feel we lack something physical or spiritual, we need to remember that in Christ, we lack nothing. He has blessed us with everything we need. Do you currently relate to sheep? Have you been stubborn or unwilling to listen to God? The Lord is our Good Shepherd. How did this help you see the world in a different light? Because of Jesus, we ...
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  • Stir Up Your Soul

    Stir Up Your Soul
    Jun 9 2025
    When the morning darkness weighs heavy and your soul feels distant from joy, Psalm 42 offers a sacred strategy: remember. In this episode, we dive into what it means to stir up your soul with truth when your heart feels downcast. From spiritual amnesia to determined hope, you'll discover how recalling God's past faithfulness can ignite light in your present darkness—and anchor you in unshakeable peace. What You’ll Learn (Key Takeaways): Why spiritual discouragement often greets us in the morning—and how to face it How to follow the psalmist’s example of confronting feelings with truth The power of remembering God's past faithfulness in dark moments Practical ways to stir your soul toward praise and hope Why praising God in advance shifts your mindset and renews your strength 💬 Join the Conversation:Do you ever wake up feeling spiritually heavy or stuck in darkness? How do you remind yourself of God’s truth in those moments? Share your strategies using #StirUpYourSoul and tag @LifeaudioNetwork. 🎙🎶 SUBSCRIBE to our NEW SHOW — Your Nightly Prayer 🌟 Check out other Crosswalk Podcasts: Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews Full Transcript Below: Stir Up Your Soul By Megan J. Conner Each morning, I stumble out of bed in total darkness. I am an early riser so most mornings I am up well before sunrise. This routine is not a natural tendency, rather, it is a proactive choice to rouse my soul out of darkness and into the light. Even when I fall asleep the night before with peaceful assurance and confidence of faith, somehow, my heart greets the new day with apprehension and even dread. It’s almost as if the natural darkness shrouds my spirit and snuffs out my ability to recall the light. Why is that? Why is darkness so much easier to accept than the promise of light? Why are our minds and hearts so easily consumed by negative projections of bleakness rather than a fixation on optimistic anticipation? When we read through today’s scripture in Psalm 42, we can see this is not a new experience for believers. “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me?” Here, the author is clearly dealing with spiritual angst and questions why there is such a disconnect between the mind and the heart. Why must they be at conflict with one another? He knows the truth of God’s goodness, but his heart struggles to follow suit. Though at war with one another, the psalmist doesn’t crumble in defeat. He does not allow his feelings to dictate truth. Instead, he boldly places his confidence in what is unseen rather than what is seen. “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God,” (Ps. 42:5, NIV). Perhaps you find yourself greeting the day with this same apprehension. How can you press through the fog of angst and beckon your soul to look beyond the darkness? You make a choice - an intentional, determined choice to believe the truth over your emotions and circumstances. Like the psalmist, we can force ourselves to remember that which night has caused us to forget. “These things I remember,as I pour out my soul:how I would go with the throngand lead them in procession to the house of Godwith glad shouts and songs of praise,a multitude keeping festival.” v. 4 (ESV) Though his soul is weary and downcast at this specific moment, the author recalls seasons when God’s nearness and goodness were evident and joy came easily. He also reminds himself of the Lord’s presence and work. “My soul is cast down within me;therefore I remember youfrom the land of Jordan and of Hermon,from Mount Mizar.” v. 6 (ESV) With each recollection, the battle for peace, assurance, and hope is won. “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. If you find yourself greeting today in darkness, join me as we declare what we know to be true rather than what we see before us. Before we know it, that first glimmer of sunrise will break through the darkness. We will see light. We will feel light. Then, we will take that first deep breath and our souls will soar. We will yet praise Him! This is the day the Lord has made. We WILL rejoice and be glad in it (Ps. 118:24) Intersecting Faith & Life: Do you greet the day with joy or apprehension? Are there times when you feel as if you are surrounded by darkness and cannot see the light? If so, are you able to identify why your soul is downcast? Perhaps there are hurts or hardships that are weighing you down with doubt or confusion. Like the psalmist in our passage today, look back through your life and recall moments where you clearly saw God’s goodness and provision at work. Write down each one in a journal or in your notes on your phone. Then, find a few key scriptures that remind you of God’s truths and promises to combat the doubts, fears, or worries you are facing. ...
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  • The Importance of “Being Still” Before God

    The Importance of “Being Still” Before God
    Jun 8 2025
    Stillness can feel counterintuitive in a world that glorifies hustle, urgency, and doing more. But in this episode, we explore what it really means to be still before God—and why it’s not about inactivity but about intentional trust. When the world shakes, when life feels loud, Psalm 46:10 invites us to pause and remember who's really in control. Learn how stillness can become your superpower in chaos. 📌 What You’ll Learn (Key Takeaways): Why “being still” isn’t passive but a powerful act of trust What Psalm 46 reveals about God’s strength and presence The difference between helping and trying to fix everything Practical ways to create moments of stillness in daily life How knowing God more deeply makes it easier to rest in Him 💬 Join the Conversation:What does being still before God look like in your life right now? How have you seen Him show up in the quiet moments? Share your thoughts using #StillBeforeGod and tag @LifeaudioNetwork. 🎙🎶 SUBSCRIBE to our NEW SHOW — Your Nightly Prayer 🌟 Check out other Crosswalk Podcasts: Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews Full Transcript Below: The Importance of “Being Still” Before God By Sarah Frazer Bible Reading: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 (NKJV) Devotional Be still! Stop moving! The wiggling toddler had a hard time keeping her body from sliding out of the pew into the floor. The pastor’s voice echoed from the pulpit, but it was hard to concentrate because of the ball of energy next to me. Five kids and several years later, I think back on those times when I had my children in church before they could sit still. It took time, patience, consistency, and maybe a few hundred packs of fruit snacks, but eventually they learned to be still in church. Now, I look down the pew and see all of my sweet children all but grown, sitting quietly, a few even taking notes. In front of me is a mom of a toddler and as she whispers into his ear and offers a sucker and some coloring pages, I’m reminded that being still is hard for a toddler. But then, it is hard for us as adults to sometimes be still as well. In Psalm 46 we read some startling and unnerving circumstances surrounding the author. Phrases like “waters roar…mountains shake…nations rage…” certainly relate to the times we are in today. I don’t know about you, but when things are chaotic, I don’t want to just stand there - I want to do something. Every time my children would fight, I would jump in to intervene. If I saw a need at church, I was the first to put my name on the list to help. If someone was in a crisis, I would lay awake trying to think of ways to serve them. Psalm 46 reminds me that it isn’t my job to fix everything, but also, it is important that I don’t forget who is ultimately in charge. There are times we should step in and help, or rush to fix a crisis. God has called us to be the “hands and feet” of Jesus, love one another, and bear each other’s burdens. Being still before God is more than just not acting, it is recognizing and resting in who God is. Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know…” Knowing is remembering and learning. What do you know about God? What do you remember God doing in the past? In the first part of the psalm we see the author remembering and calling out truth about God. God is our refuge, strength, and help. God has never stopped being on the throne, even if our world feels out of control and unsettling. Practically speaking, what does this look like to “be still” before God? I think it means we spend time in prayer and reading His Word. Learning and studying about God helps us to know and trust Him. The more we know about God the easier it is to trust Him. The more we pray and read God’s Word the more our hearts learn how to be still before God. The psalmist has one phrase in this chapter that highlights a beautiful truth about God. He repeats this phrase, so we know it is a key to the theme of the chapter. The phrase is found in verse seven and verse ten. “The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah” The last word, “Selah” means to pause and reflect, again a reminder that this verse is so important! How is the author of Psalm 46 able to “be still” before God? He recognizes that God is both personal and powerful. Look at the words in Psalm 46:7 and 10. God is described as a “Lord of Hosts” and “the God of Jacob.” The first description of God reveals a powerful God who is able to control and dispatch an army of angels. The second is a personal God of a man who really lived - Jacob! God is both a refuge and He is with us. The first action shows God’s strength while the other a declaration of God’s intimacy with us. As we ponder how God is in control and very personal at the same time our hearts can know true rest. As we ...
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