New thoughts for a new year. A lo-fi look at how to make the best of your new year. 2026 is here.

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The timing wasn't accidental.

During a festival that celebrated God's presence through light, Jesus stood up and said, "I am the light of the world." Why did he say it then? And what does it mean for us when we're facing our own darkness?

This week, Alli Patterson unpacks how we can walk in the light, even when it feels far away. 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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When You Can't See the Light | What to Do When the World Seems Dark

We all want fruit. Not just that stuff that gets baked into a muffin, the good stuff: love, joy, peace, patience, and all that. But every gardener knows if you really want your vines to give you the best stuff, it's gotta be pruned first.

This week, our Campus Pastors walk us through an immersive experience that show you how you can remain connected to the True Vine, and how that will get us to that real fruit that you're wanting. 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

How to Bear Fruit: Staying Connected to the True Vine

Jesus said, “I am the Bread of Life.” It’s one of his most famous claims—and one of the most misunderstood.

This week, Kyle Ranson explores what Jesus meant through two powerful ideas: broken bread and daily bread. Discover how this self-portrait of Jesus reveals the kind of life, hope, and sustenance we’re all searching for.
Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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