In this first step through Wayne Grudem’s 20 Basics Every Christian Should Know, we begin where everything else begins — with the Bible itself. What exactly is this book that has shaped nations, comforted the broken, and revealed the heart of God? Is it truly the Word of God, or just another ancient collection of writings?

In this episode, we uncover the historical reliability of Scripture, the miracle of its preservation through thousands of manuscripts, and why it remains the most trustworthy source of truth in a world drowning in opinion. You’ll see how God still speaks through His Word today — clear, relevant, and alive — and why every other belief we hold depends on what we believe about the Bible.

Whether you’re new to faith or have followed Christ for years, this episode will remind you why the Bible isn’t just a book — it’s the foundation of our hope, our faith, and our story.

In a world where everyone has an opinion, most people have never stopped to ask the most important question of all: “Why do I believe what I believe?”

This episode of The Cross and the Crowd cuts through cultural noise and church tradition to challenge believers to think deeply about their faith.
Are you following Jesus because you’ve met Him personally—or because you inherited someone else’s religion?

“Never Stop Growing: Why Discipleship Still Matters”

Somewhere along the way, too many believers stopped growing.
We got busy, comfortable, or convinced we already knew enough. But discipleship was never meant to end after salvation — it’s the lifelong journey of becoming more like Jesus.

In this episode, we talk about why so many Christians — even those in ministry — lose their hunger to grow, and how pride quietly kills our teachability. You’ll hear why real discipleship isn’t about classes or titles, but a heart that says, “Lord, teach me again.”

If your faith feels stuck, this conversation will remind you that the Christian life doesn’t end at the cross — it begins there.