The Pursuit with James Griffin

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Why Can I Believe God Forgives Everyone Except Me? | The Pursuit with James Griffin Mar 04, 2026

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You are Barabbas. In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody walk through Peter's sermon in Acts 2 and 3, unpacking the Barabbas exchange and what it really means that Jesus took the cross reserved for a murderer. The conversation goes deep on penal substitutionary atonement, why we struggle to believe God actually forgives us even when we're confident he forgives others, and the critical difference between Holy Spirit conviction and shame from the enemy.

They also tackle why so many believers keep fishing up what God has already cast into the ocean, what repentance actually looks like versus self-improvement, and why the prodigal son story might be the most important thing you read this week.

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God Can Still Heal. So Why Doesn't He? | The Pursuit with James Griffin Feb 25, 2026

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In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Jacob Whitehead, and Carlos Fernandez tackle one of the hardest questions in the Christian faith: if God can heal, why doesn't He always do it? Diving into Acts 3 and the story of a man healed, the guys get personal, sharing real stories of praying for miracles that never came, wrestling with God's silence, and what faith actually looks like when the answer is no.
This is an honest, vulnerable conversation about unanswered prayer, suffering, and why you can still trust God even when He doesn't do what you asked.
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SHOW NOTES
These notes are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus – https://mycpcc.com/notes168
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Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://www.mycpcc.com/give
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What a Spirit-Filled Church Actually Looks Like w/Rob Wilton | The Pursuit with James Griffin Feb 18, 2026

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In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin sits down with pastor and church planter Rob Wilton to unpack Acts 2:42–47 and what it truly means to be a spirit-filled church. The conversation goes beyond the surface of a popular passage to explore what genuine devotion to God's Word looks like in a screen-saturated, post-Christian culture.
Rob and James discuss the difference between the church gathered and the church scattered, why community is non-negotiable for the Christian life, whether signs and wonders still have a place in the local church today, and how biblical generosity is nothing like socialism. The episode closes with a compelling challenge: what would it look like if the local church pursued a day-by-day movement of salvation — not just a big Sunday moment?
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SHOW NOTES
These notes are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus – https://mycpcc.com/notes167
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Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://www.mycpcc.com/give
To learn more about all of our locations or what is coming up at Crosspoint City, check out https://www.crosspointcity.com/ or follow us on your favorite social platform @CrosspointCity

The UncomfortableTruth About Your Sin(That Nobody Talks About) | The Pursuit with James Griffin Feb 11, 2026

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You killed Jesus. And until you feel the weight of that, you'll never fully understand the gospel.
In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody unpack Acts 2 and Peter's confronting sermon on the Day of Pentecost where 3,000 people were baptized in a single day. But before the celebration came the conviction: "You crucified and killed him by the hands of lawless men."
If you've been defending your sin instead of repenting from it, or if you've never taken that next step of obedience, this episode will cut to the heart just like Peter's message did 2,000 years ago.
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SHOW NOTES
These notes are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus – https://mycpcc.com/notes166
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Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://www.mycpcc.com/give
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[REPLAY] Jase Robertson & Biblical Manhood | The Pursuit with James Griffin Feb 04, 2026

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Quick note before today's episode: the winter storms last week threw off our production schedule, so we're re-airing a conversation that took place during our 2024 Act Like Men Conference and really resonated with a lot of you when it first aired. If you’re interested in joining us for our 2026 Act Like Men Conference, you can learn more and register at https://www.actlikemenconference.org/2026 . We'll be back next week with new content, but we think this one is definitely worth revisiting.

In this episode from 2024, James sits down with Jase Robertson to talk faith, family and biblical manhood. To submit a question, send us a DM on instagram or facebook or text the word "question" to 22722.
Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://www.mycpcc.com/give
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What Does The Holy Spirit Actually Do? | The Pursuit with James Griffin Jan 28, 2026

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Are You Waiting on God or Just Afraid to Act? | The Pursuit with James Griffin Jan 21, 2026

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Are you truly waiting on God—or just afraid to take the next step?

In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody wrestle with one of the most misunderstood ideas in the Christian life: waiting on God. In a culture shaped by instant gratification and constant distraction, many believers confuse waiting with passivity, prayer with avoidance, and fear with faith.

Through the lens of Acts 1, the conversation exposes how often Christians delay obedience while claiming they’re “still praying about it.” The team unpacks why God often uses waiting seasons to prepare us, how obedience doesn’t require full clarity, and why prayer is meant to empower action—not replace it.

You’ll hear honest discussion about fear, insecurity, delayed obedience, and what it looks like to put your “yes” on the table before God ever gives you the details. If you feel stuck, uncertain, or hesitant to move forward in your faith, this episode will challenge you to stop stalling and start trusting.

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SHOW NOTES
These notes are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus – https://mycpcc.com/notes164
To submit a question, send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook.
Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://www.mycpcc.com/give
To learn more about all of our locations or what is coming up at Crosspoint City, check out https://www.crosspointcity.com/ or follow us on your favorite social platform ‪@CrosspointCity

The Real Reason Christians Don’t Speak Up (and How to Change That) | The Pursuit with James Griffin Jan 14, 2026

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Why do so many Christians hesitate to speak up about their faith even when they know the gospel is true?
In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Matt Moody, and Carlos Fernandez unpack the real reason believers stay silent and it’s not a lack of knowledge. Walking through Acts 1, they discuss how fear, comfort, and distraction quietly undermine the mission Jesus gave His church, and why boldness was never meant to come from personality, confidence, or preparation alone.
This conversation challenges the idea that sharing your faith is about having all the answers and points instead to the Holy Spirit as the true source of courage. You’ll hear why obedience matters more than outcomes, how everyday life is your mission field, and what it looks like to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start living on mission right where you are.
If you’ve ever felt anxious, unqualified, or unsure about speaking up for Jesus, this episode will reframe the pressure and remind you where real boldness actually comes from.
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SHOW NOTES
These notes are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus – https://mycpcc.com/notes163
To submit a question, send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook.
Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://www.mycpcc.com/give
To learn more about all of our locations or what is coming up at Crosspoint City, check out https://www.crosspointcity.com/ or follow us on your favorite social platform ‪@CrosspointCity

You’ve Been Sent… Are You Keeping Your Faith Private? | The Pursuit with James Griffin Jan 07, 2026

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Jesus didn’t save His followers to sit still or stay silent—He sent them. In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody walk through the opening of the book of Acts to challenge the idea that faith is meant to stay private and explore what it truly means to live as a “sent one” in everyday life. They unpack why so many believers feel stuck, exhausted, or hesitant to speak about their faith, how relying on our own strength leads to burnout instead of boldness, and why the Holy Spirit is essential for living on mission. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re advancing God’s mission or quietly retreating, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how your faith shows up in the world.
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SHOW NOTES
These notes are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus – https://mycpcc.com/notes162
To submit a question, send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook.
Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://www.mycpcc.com/give
To learn more about all of our locations or what is coming up at Crosspoint City, check out https://www.crosspointcity.com/ or follow us on your favorite social platform ‪@CrosspointCity

Why "Trying Harder" is Killing Your Faith | The Pursuit with James Griffin Dec 24, 2025

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Grace is meant to comfort us — but it also confronts us. In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody explore why grace often feels offensive, especially to religious people who are used to earning approval. They unpack why salvation isn’t about God helping good people, but God resurrecting the spiritually dead. The conversation tackles pride, performance-based faith, hell, judgment, and what it really means to be saved by grace alone.
If you’ve ever struggled with assurance, shame, or trying to earn God’s love, this episode is for you.

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SHOW NOTES
These notes are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus – https://mycpcc.com/notes161
To submit a question, send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook.
Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://www.mycpcc.com/give
To learn more about all of our locations or what is coming up at Crosspoint City, check out https://www.crosspointcity.com/ or follow us on your favorite social platform ‪@CrosspointCity

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