OCF Crosspoint Podcast

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OCF Crosspoint is a production of Officers' Christian Fellowship and is dedicated to sharing stories of military life at the intersection of faith, family & profession. Some stories will be informational, educational, inspirational...or maybe all three. OCF's vision is the military community positively impacted through Christ-like leaders. OCF engages military leaders in Biblical fellowship and growth to equip them for Christ-like service at the intersection of faith, family, and profession. For more information, visit the OCF website at www.ocfusa.org.

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June 7, 2024

June 2024, “Not wrong or right, just left or right”: Planning ahead for career transitions

<div class="SCXW224499403 BCX0"> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0"> Crosspoint Show Notes, June 2024: </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0"> Today’s episode introduces a new format for the OCF Crosspoint podcast. Moving forward, each monthly episode will consist of three segments: OCF ministry news, an “Ask OCF” segment, and an interview with a guest about a particular topic or personal story.<span class= "EOP SCXW224499403 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0"> Read on for links and details from each of these three segments for June 2024. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0"> OCF MINISTRY NEWS </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW224499403 BCX0"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> Volunteers needed for Fort Knox CST ministry: If interested in leading small groups for cadets during summer training at Fort Knox, particularly in July, reach out to Bob Deckard via <a class="Hyperlink SCXW224499403 BCX0" href= "mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">[email protected]</a> or to Larry Sherbondy via <a class="Hyperlink SCXW224499403 BCX0" href= "mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">[email protected]</a>. </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW224499403 BCX0"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> Conference Center summer programs begin: Visit <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224499403 BCX0" href="http://ocfusa.org/experience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ocfusa.org/experience</a> to watch our newest video about opportunities at OCF’s two Conference Centers—White Sulphur Springs in Manns Choice, Pa., and Spring Canyon in Buena Vista, Colo. From there, check out each Conference Center’s website to learn more about summer programs and discounts available to first-time guests, active-duty military, and OCF Local Leaders. </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW224499403 BCX0"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> SkillBridge opportunities now available at OCF: Visit <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224499403 BCX0" href="http://ocfusa.org/skillbridge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ocfusa.org/skillbridge</a> to check out OCF’s newest webpage about our new opportunities available through SkillBridge. </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW224499403 BCX0"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> OCF small group spotlight: Maj Nathan Flack, USAF, serves as the Local Leader for <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224499403 BCX0" href= "https://www.ocfusa.org/acadp_listings/barksdale-afb/" target= "_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barksdale AFB OCF</a> and shared what question his group wrestled with recently. What’s your small group studying? What questions are you wrestling with? Let Courtney know by emailing her at <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224499403 BCX0" href= "mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">[email protected]</a>. </li> </ul> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0"> ASK OCF </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0"> OCF Council President Col Dale Holland, USAF (Ret.), answered some FAQs about Local Leaders and mentioned resources available online. Visit <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224499403 BCX0" href="http://ocfusa.org/toolkit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ocfusa.org/toolkit</a> to access these resources. If you’d like to become a Local Leader or if you’ve not yet listed yourself on our online directory, visit <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224499403 BCX0" href="http://ocfusa.org/list-me" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ocfusa.org/list-me</a> to do so. <span class="EOP SCXW224499403 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}"> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0"> If you have a question that you want us to consider for a future “Ask OCF” segment, send an email to <a class="Hyperlink SCXW224499403 BCX0" href= "mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">[email protected]</a>.<span class= "EOP SCXW224499403 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}"> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0"> GUEST SPOTLIGHT </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0"> Have you thought about what that next season of life might look like after military service? What does it look like to have a Biblical approach when it comes to a career transition? And what does your identity have to do with this? </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0"> This month, Josh sat down with Maj Gen Pete Peterson, USAF (Ret.) to discuss these questions. Pete is a co-founder of <a class="Hyperlink SCXW224499403 BCX0" href= "https://calebchallenge.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Caleb Challenge</a>, an organization that uses Biblical principles to help men and women transition from military service to the next season that God has planned for them. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0"> Having experienced a career transition himself after 34 years of service in the Air Force, Pete shares his own lessons learned, Biblical principles for a career change, and details about Caleb Challenge. Caleb Challenge is hosting its next workshop at OCF’s White Sulphur Springs in Manns Choice, Pa., later this fall. Visit <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224499403 BCX0" href= "https://www.whitesulphursprings.org/event/caleb-challenge-career-transition-strategies-workshop/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WSS’ website</a> to learn more and register for this valuable 13-15 September workshop. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0"> If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF’s <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224499403 BCX0" href= "https://www.ocfusa.org/podcastguest/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">“Be a Guest” webpage</a>. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic we should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224499403 BCX0" href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[email protected]</a>. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0"> POINTS TO PONDER </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0"> As you listen to this conversation with Pete, here are a few questions to ponder in your personal time, with a small group, or with a mentor: </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW224499403 BCX0"> <ol class="NumberListStyle1 SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="list" start= "1"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> Consider Pete’s big question for those who will eventually transition out of a military career: What’s your real focus?<span class="EOP SCXW224499403 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259,"335559991":360}"> </li> </ol> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW224499403 BCX0"> <ol class="NumberListStyle1 SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="list" start= "2"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> How can you start preparing for your own career transition now?<span class= "EOP SCXW224499403 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259,"335559991":360}"> </li> </ol> </div> </div> <div class="SCXW224499403 BCX0"> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW224499403 BCX0"> <ol class="NumberListStyle1 SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="list" start= "3"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> What does it mean to you to “include God in the process”?<span class= "EOP SCXW224499403 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259,"335559991":360}"> </li> </ol> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW224499403 BCX0"> <ol class="NumberListStyle1 SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="list" start= "4"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> Why is our identity in Christ important to consider when going through a big life change like a career transition?<span class= "EOP SCXW224499403 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259,"335559991":360}"> </li> </ol> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224499403 BCX0"> </div> </div>

February 16, 2024

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. The first voice that you’re going to hear is OCF Council President Col Dale Holland, USAF (Ret.). He and OCF’s CEO / Executive Director, Col Scott Fisher, USAF (Ret.), started by discussing the impactful journey and future visions for OCF. After their opening remarks, the remaining hour or so was used as a Q&A time. During the Q&A portion, you’ll also hear the voice of LTC Colin Wooten, USA (Ret.), who helped moderate and also posed a mix of both real-time questions from the event and questions submitted ahead of time. The questions covered in this episode centered on these 12 topics: <ol> <li class="MsoNormal">Local Leader training and information.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Balancing OCF involvement with commitment to the local church.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Starting an OCF ROTC group at a university that does not have one.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Opportunities for retired ex-military to get involved with OCF.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Creating more awareness about OCF.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Challenges that our Christian military chaplains are facing.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">OCF funding shortfalls.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Focusing on the National Guard and Reserves.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Reaching out beyond U.S. membership.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Pursuing GRACE relations amid a divisive and dismissive culture.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Regional training conferences.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Two to three things that both Dale and Scott are excited about in the upcoming year.</li> </ol> If you’d rather watch a video of the Global Town Hall, visit <a href= "https://www.ocfusa.org/townhall/">ocfusa.org/townhall</a>. On that page, there’s also a form you can fill out if you have questions, comments, or feedback, or send an email to <a href= "mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. We’ll make sure your message is sent to the appropriate person.

November 29, 2023

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. If you’re new to OCF and you’ve never heard of Spring Canyon, it’s OCF’s western conference and retreat center located near Buena Vista, Colorado. And if you’ve never heard of Aspentime, it’s a weekend getaway at Spring Canyon for Christian military members and families, and it features teaching and small group sessions led by a speaker like CH Snodgrass. Participants at the weekend retreat explored the profound concept of spiritual formation through the lens of renowned authors such as John Mark Comer, Dallas Willard, John Ortberg, and Donald Whitney, and they uncovered principles and practices that challenge contemporary ideals, emphasizing the necessity of community in the pursuit of spiritual growth. There were also interactive discussions, activities, and real-life applications in which leaders discovered how to build and sustain a vibrant military ministry while fostering personal renewal in an increasingly secular world and military. About CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA Chaplain Jacob Snodgrass is a native of Ames, OK, and graduated from the University of Oklahoma and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Applied Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. He was commissioned from ROTC in 2002, and has served as a Chaplain since 2009, endorsed by the Southern Baptist Convention. He currently serves as the 10th Special Forces Group Chaplain and as the lead pastor of Agape Carson, Fort Carson, CO. Chaplain Snodgrass has served numerous assignments as a chaplain, pastor, and church planter, including Camp Humphreys, Korea; Fort Lewis, WA; and Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was named U.S. Army Chaplain of the Year in 2019. Chaplain Snodgrass has been married for 18 years to the former Heather Dostal of Leakenheath, UK, and they have six kids: Manuel 24, Karmen 22, Gage 15, Boyce 14, Jovie 11, and Bennett 8.

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