Episode 14 - Having Joy in the Midst of Sorrows with Cheryl Stark
In this episode of The Already Collective podcast, host Taylor Carlier sits down with one of her good friends, Cross Point Church Worship Pastor Cheryl Stark, about her journey from aspiring country music star to a worship pastor and songwriter for the church. They discuss the divine connections that have shaped their lives and relationship with each other, the importance of recognizing God's grace, and the impact of personal loss on faith. Cheryl shares her recent health journey, including her battle with thyroid cancer, and how it has deepened her understanding of God's presence and healing. The conversation emphasizes the power of joy, community, and living out one's faith in the kingdom of God.
Mentioned in this episode:
Even More feat. Cheryl Stark by Cross Point Music
Roaring Lambs: A Gentle Plan to Radically Change Your World by Robert Briner
Find more of Cheryl and The Already Collective:
Websites: thealreadyco.com | crosspoint.tv/music
Socials: Instagram: @cheryl_stark | @thealreadyco | @crosspointmusicofficial | YouTube: The Already Co | LinkedIn: The Already Co
Cheryl Stark is a worship pastor and songwriter from Mississippi who’s been in Nashville for over two decades. She’s been married for 14 years and has three kids. Cheryl spent many years in the country music world: writing, touring, and signed with SonyATV, before God led her into full-time ministry. She’s spent the last nine years on staff at Cross Point Church, helping build worship and songwriting teams while discipling leaders. Cheryl loves calling people into their identity and purpose in Christ and helping them experience the freedom and joy God has for them. Fun fact: she’s jumped out of planes, driven NASCAR, traveled the world on mission, and most recently, beat cancer.