OCF Crosspoint Podcast
Special episode: Global Town Hall 2025 / March 2025
This month’s special episode enables you to listen to the Global Town Hall, which OCF hosted on 8 February at its Home Office in Colorado Springs, Colo., and over Zoom for members around the world.
Finding a home away from home / Plus, utilizing the OCF Handbook / February 2025
Lt Col Scott and Lisa Bedrosian, USAF (Ret.), recount some of their cherished memories made at White Sulphur Springs and share how God has used this special home away from home in their lives.
Retired submariner shares the power of persevering prayer / Plus, integrating church and OCF involvement / January 2025
CAPT Terry Wichert, USN (Ret.), shares a story about the power of persevering prayer; OCF Submarine Community Coordinator Will Parker talks about balancing OCF and local church involvement; and Courtney Burdick shares a roundup of OCF ministry news.
Bonus episode: Changing perspectives to overcome bitterness
In this bonus episode, Josh, Beth, and Corrie explore the challenges of bitterness and resentment in military marriages, highlighting the influence of faith, perspective shifts, and community support.
November 2024: Overcoming bitterness; reaching out to ROTC; and OCF ministry news
Beth Runkle and Corrie Reeter talk about how to overcome bitterness and resentment in your military marriage; OCF Director of ROTC Ministry Larry Sherbondy talks about time commitments to starting an OCF ROTC group; and Courtney Burdick shares a roundup of OCF ministry news.
October 2024: Sharing your faith in the military; OCF membership trends; and OCF ministry news
Col PK Carlton, USAF (Ret.), talks about how to evangelize while serving in uniform; OCF Assistant Director of Operations Ryan Wainwright talks about OCF membership number trends, how to join OCF, and more; and Josh Jackson shares a roundup of OCF ministry news.
Bonus episode: Seeing the five fingerprints of God in your life
In this bonus episode, COL Andy MacLean, USA (Ret.), the coordinator for Latin America at the Association for Christian Conferences, Teaching and Services, discusses the mission of ACCTS and its work in developing Christian leaders in the armed forces worldwide.
September 2024: The global military community; veteran involvement in OCF; and OCF ministry news
COL Andy MacLean, USA (Ret.), talks about global military ministry through ACCTS; OCF Regional Coordinators Steve and Miriam Shambach answers questions about how retirees can get involved with OCF even if they don't live near a military installation; and Courtney Burdick shares a roundup of OCF ministry news.
Bonus episode: Finding God’s purpose in suffering
In this bonus episode, get the conversation in its entirety as CH Michael Will talks about why we experience hardship and suffering as believers.
August 2024: Seeing God’s hand during hardship; enlisted involvement in OCF; and OCF ministry news
CH Michael Will talks about why we experience hardship and suffering as believers; TSgt Ryan Padgett answers questions about whether OCF is for enlisted; and Courtney Burdick shares a roundup of OCF ministry news.
July 2024: Modeling biblical humility; Christian chaplain challenges; and OCF ministry news
Jeff Hurlbert talks about the importance of biblical humility for Christian military leaders; CH Doug Ball answers questions about challenges faced by Christian military chaplains; and Courtney Taylor shares a roundup of OCF ministry news.
“Not wrong or right, just left or right”: Planning ahead for career transitions
Pete Peterson talks about having a Biblical approach to a career transition; Dale Holland answers questions about being an OCF Local Leader; and Courtney Taylor shares a roundup of OCF ministry news.
An OCF Milestone Moment: The Inaugural Global Town Hall
In this special episode of OCF Crosspoint, you’re going to hear audio from the inaugural OCF Global Town Hall, which was broadcasted live on 10 February from the new Home Office in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Part 3: Spiritual Formation: A Counter-Cultural Approach to Spiritual Renewal
Today, you’ll hear audio from the conclusion of a speaking session by CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA, this past fall at Spring Canyon’s Aspentime Retreat.
Part 2: Spiritual Formation: A Counter-Cultural Approach to Spiritual Renewal
Today, you’ll hear audio from part 2 of a speaking session by CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA, this past fall at Spring Canyon’s Aspentime Retreat.
Part 1: Spiritual Formation: A Counter-Cultural Approach to Spiritual Renewal
Today, you’ll hear audio from part 1 of a speaking session by CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA, this past fall at Spring Canyon’s Aspentime Retreat.
“Practice what we profess”: Three leadership principles for the Christian in the military
How do you know if you are a good leader? Pulling from decades of experience in enlisted and commissioned roles, Col Jassen Bluto, USAF (Ret.), shares three leadership principles–trust, respect, and caring–that he believes answer that question.
“Get your emotions to work for you”: Understanding emotional intelligence as a military leader
In this episode, Noble Gibbens defines emotional intelligence (EQ), shares experiences with leadership in and out of the military context, talks about David and other biblical examples of emotional intelligence, and more.
“Camouflage Christian”: Living for Christ while serving in the military
So many conversations within the OCF community circle back to this question: How ought Christians in the military integrate their faith and profession? Rich Smith unpacks this question in today's episode.
“Understand your why”: Following Jesus’ example of servant leadership
Ricky Preciado shares what he’s learned about servant leadership via his work with Chick-fil-a and recaps his visit with USS Somerset OCF.
Establishing “foundations of resilience”: Learning how to bounce back after trauma
What is resilience? Is there a correlation between resilience and the prevalence of suicide in the military? How do you know if you’ve become resilient? Col Tim Hale, USAF (Ret.), joins Crosspoint to address these and other questions.
Special episode: Global Town Hall 2025 / March 2025
This month’s special episode enables you to listen to the Global Town Hall, which OCF hosted on 8 February at its Home Office in Colorado Springs, Colo., and over Zoom for members around the world.
Finding a home away from home / Plus, utilizing the OCF Handbook / February 2025
Lt Col Scott and Lisa Bedrosian, USAF (Ret.), recount some of their cherished memories made at White Sulphur Springs and share how God has used this special home away from home in their lives.
Retired submariner shares the power of persevering prayer / Plus, integrating church and OCF involvement / January 2025
CAPT Terry Wichert, USN (Ret.), shares a story about the power of persevering prayer; OCF Submarine Community Coordinator Will Parker talks about balancing OCF and local church involvement; and Courtney Burdick shares a roundup of OCF ministry news.
Bonus episode: Changing perspectives to overcome bitterness
In this bonus episode, Josh, Beth, and Corrie explore the challenges of bitterness and resentment in military marriages, highlighting the influence of faith, perspective shifts, and community support.
November 2024: Overcoming bitterness; reaching out to ROTC; and OCF ministry news
Beth Runkle and Corrie Reeter talk about how to overcome bitterness and resentment in your military marriage; OCF Director of ROTC Ministry Larry Sherbondy talks about time commitments to starting an OCF ROTC group; and Courtney Burdick shares a roundup of OCF ministry news.
October 2024: Sharing your faith in the military; OCF membership trends; and OCF ministry news
Col PK Carlton, USAF (Ret.), talks about how to evangelize while serving in uniform; OCF Assistant Director of Operations Ryan Wainwright talks about OCF membership number trends, how to join OCF, and more; and Josh Jackson shares a roundup of OCF ministry news.
Bonus episode: Seeing the five fingerprints of God in your life
In this bonus episode, COL Andy MacLean, USA (Ret.), the coordinator for Latin America at the Association for Christian Conferences, Teaching and Services, discusses the mission of ACCTS and its work in developing Christian leaders in the armed forces worldwide.
September 2024: The global military community; veteran involvement in OCF; and OCF ministry news
COL Andy MacLean, USA (Ret.), talks about global military ministry through ACCTS; OCF Regional Coordinators Steve and Miriam Shambach answers questions about how retirees can get involved with OCF even if they don't live near a military installation; and Courtney Burdick shares a roundup of OCF ministry news.
Bonus episode: Finding God’s purpose in suffering
In this bonus episode, get the conversation in its entirety as CH Michael Will talks about why we experience hardship and suffering as believers.
August 2024: Seeing God’s hand during hardship; enlisted involvement in OCF; and OCF ministry news
CH Michael Will talks about why we experience hardship and suffering as believers; TSgt Ryan Padgett answers questions about whether OCF is for enlisted; and Courtney Burdick shares a roundup of OCF ministry news.
July 2024: Modeling biblical humility; Christian chaplain challenges; and OCF ministry news
Jeff Hurlbert talks about the importance of biblical humility for Christian military leaders; CH Doug Ball answers questions about challenges faced by Christian military chaplains; and Courtney Taylor shares a roundup of OCF ministry news.
“Not wrong or right, just left or right”: Planning ahead for career transitions
Pete Peterson talks about having a Biblical approach to a career transition; Dale Holland answers questions about being an OCF Local Leader; and Courtney Taylor shares a roundup of OCF ministry news.
An OCF Milestone Moment: The Inaugural Global Town Hall
In this special episode of OCF Crosspoint, you’re going to hear audio from the inaugural OCF Global Town Hall, which was broadcasted live on 10 February from the new Home Office in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Part 3: Spiritual Formation: A Counter-Cultural Approach to Spiritual Renewal
Today, you’ll hear audio from the conclusion of a speaking session by CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA, this past fall at Spring Canyon’s Aspentime Retreat.
Part 2: Spiritual Formation: A Counter-Cultural Approach to Spiritual Renewal
Today, you’ll hear audio from part 2 of a speaking session by CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA, this past fall at Spring Canyon’s Aspentime Retreat.
Part 1: Spiritual Formation: A Counter-Cultural Approach to Spiritual Renewal
Today, you’ll hear audio from part 1 of a speaking session by CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA, this past fall at Spring Canyon’s Aspentime Retreat.
“Practice what we profess”: Three leadership principles for the Christian in the military
How do you know if you are a good leader? Pulling from decades of experience in enlisted and commissioned roles, Col Jassen Bluto, USAF (Ret.), shares three leadership principles–trust, respect, and caring–that he believes answer that question.
“Get your emotions to work for you”: Understanding emotional intelligence as a military leader
In this episode, Noble Gibbens defines emotional intelligence (EQ), shares experiences with leadership in and out of the military context, talks about David and other biblical examples of emotional intelligence, and more.
“Camouflage Christian”: Living for Christ while serving in the military
So many conversations within the OCF community circle back to this question: How ought Christians in the military integrate their faith and profession? Rich Smith unpacks this question in today's episode.
“Understand your why”: Following Jesus’ example of servant leadership
Ricky Preciado shares what he’s learned about servant leadership via his work with Chick-fil-a and recaps his visit with USS Somerset OCF.
Establishing “foundations of resilience”: Learning how to bounce back after trauma
What is resilience? Is there a correlation between resilience and the prevalence of suicide in the military? How do you know if you’ve become resilient? Col Tim Hale, USAF (Ret.), joins Crosspoint to address these and other questions.
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Please Meet: CAPT Josh Corbin, USN