175- Hope Unleashed - What the Cross Means to Me
It is Holy week, the last week of Jesus' life and as we approach Easter Sunday. I brought with me Pastor Jon Goodwin of Heartland Bible Church of Gasport, NY to talk with me, not about Easter Sunday, but rather we talk about Friday. The day Jesus dies on the cross. We discuss what that day means to us individually and then we dive into the theological side of what Jesus accomplished on the cross.
More than anything we want the listener to know that what Jesus did on the cross, he did for you. He opened the door to the father for you. He took on the sin of the world for you. He conquered death for you. He came, suffered and died for you so you would not face the death of sin. He did everything he did just for you.
If you have not taken the opportunity to accept the offer of salvation for you that is given through the blood of Jesus. Do not take another day without making that decision and commitment.
If you want to talk about this with anyone, you can email me directly pete@christianoutdoors.org I will be happy to talk with you about any of this so you can experience hope unleashed.
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Pete spends many days a year afield enjoying God’s creation while hunting, fishing, hiking, or camping. He has traveled to 49 states, as well as numerous Canadian provinces, pursuing his passion in the outdoors. Through these and other experiences, Pete has published more than 1,400 magazine articles and 4,000 photographs in his career. His stories and photographs have earned more than 60 awards in literary, photographic, and videography competitions. He is also the author of six books.
Christian Outdoors Podcast has been awarded “Best Podcast” four years in a row by the South Carolina Outdoor Press Association. His weekly episodes are exciting and uplifting and bring a passion for the outdoors and his Lord and Savior.
Currently, Christian Outdoors has more than 14 million downloads and is growing. More about Pete can be found at christianoutdoors.org/
A lifelong lover of God’s creation, Jon is an avid whitetail deer hunter and outdoorsman. His passion for the outdoors has also led to years of involvement in the outdoor industry, including serving on the CVA Pro Staff team. For Jon, hunting is about much more than the pursuit—it’s an opportunity to slow down, enjoy God’s creation, build relationships, and recognize the connection between faith and the outdoors.
Whether preaching from the pulpit, recording weekly devotions with Christian Outdoors, sharing his testimony at a sportsman’s banquet, or simply gathering around a campfire with fellow outdoorsmen, Jon enjoys connecting with people and pointing them toward Jesus. For Jon, faith, family, community, and the outdoors are opportunities to serve, build relationships, and give God glory.
Jon would love to connect with your group for a men’s gathering, sportsman’s banquet, church event, or conversation about faith and the outdoors. He can be reached at jon@christianoutdoors.org.
