In this episode of Cross Talk at the Kroc, Jonathan Raymer sits down with Majors Mark and Mariska Potter to dive into the heart of youth ministry—why kids and young people aren’t just the future of the church, they’re the right now. From their global work at Salvation Army International Headquarters to stories like Malachi’s £5 miracle that turned into a £5 million project, the Potters share how children can lead, inspire, and transform communities when we truly see them as God’s gifts. Tune in for real talk on mentorship, intergenerational faith, and how giving young people space to grow and wrestle with big questions can spark miracles—both spiritual and practical.

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In this episode of Cross Talk at the Kroc, host Jonathan Raymer heads west to explore the bold, unconventional beginnings of the Salvation Army’s Western Territory with special guest Lt. Colonel Don McDougald. From laypeople launching the Army in San Francisco, to the birth of the iconic Red Kettle, early disaster response during the San Francisco earthquake, and unforgettable ministries like the Charioteers, Alcatraz prison outreach, and courageous legal battles for gospel freedom, this conversation highlights a legacy marked by innovation, holy boldness, and meeting human need wherever it existed. It’s a powerful look at how God used faith-filled pioneers to shape ministry in the wide-open West—and a challenge for today’s Salvation Army to carry that same courage forward.

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Sermon preached on January 18, 2026 at The Salvation Army Kroc Center by Major Jonathan Raymer

In this episode of CrossTalk at the Kroc, we dive deep into the rich and often untold history of the Salvation Army in the American South with special guest Michael Nagy, Director of the Salvation Army Southern Historical Center. From the Army’s earliest days spreading through rail lines and port cities, to the formation of the Southern Territory in 1927, this conversation unpacks how faith, grit, and innovation shaped ministry in a region marked by rural life, disaster response, and deep spiritual need. Along the way, we explore the Mountain Mission, hurricane relief, global impact in places like Mexico and Guatemala, and how God has continually used the Salvation Army to meet human need without discrimination. This is a powerful reminder that understanding our past fuels our mission for the future.

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Sermon preached on January 11, 2026 at the Salvation Army Augusta Kroc by Lt. Jamie Dupree

In this episode of Cross Talk at the Kroc, Jonathan Raymer sits down with Rob Jeffery, Heritage Museum Director for the Salvation Army’s Eastern Territory, to explore the bold, faith-filled beginnings of the Army in America. From Eliza Shirley’s courageous launch in Pennsylvania to the Hallelujah Lassies, Slum Sisters, Evangeline Booth’s leadership, and the legacy of the Doughnut Girls, this conversation traces how the Salvation Army met human need with creativity, conviction, and Gospel-centered action. It’s a compelling reminder that our history isn’t about nostalgia—it’s about fueling today’s mission to love radically, serve faithfully, and advance God’s Kingdom where it’s needed most.

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Sermon preached on January 4, 2026 at The Salvation Army Augusta Kroc by Joseph Bottoms

Looking at another name of Jesus, Alpha & Omega with guests Majors Cristina & Matt Trantham

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