Now What? by Good News Church

What if some of the things you believe about yourself, God, and your faith aren’t actually true? In this episode, we look back at the five lies from the Mind Games series and talk about why they can be so easy to fall back into. From feeling like you have to prove yourself to believing you have to earn God’s love, these lies can shape the way we see God, ourselves, and other people. We talk about...

What does it look like to develop God’s heart in you? In this episode, Dr. Davies shares how God has shaped his faith, calling, work, and heart for people from different cultures. You don’t have to go somewhere else to live on mission. Start where you are. Be faithful with what God has put in your hands, and let God grow your heart for the people around you. What is God developing in you? Have que...

What are you trying to prove? In this episode, Tonna and Pastor Jason unpack the lie, “I Have to Prove That I Am Enough.” They talk about comparison, achievement, approval, parenting, and how both success and failure can shape the way we see ourselves. Because your worth isn’t something you achieve. It’s something you receive in Christ. Have questions? We'd love to hear from you: ⁠ podcasts@go...

What do you do when God feels late? In this episode, Tonna and Pastor Jason unpack the lie, “It’s Too Late.” Through the story of Joseph and other biblical examples, they talk about trusting God when His timing doesn’t make sense, wrestling with unanswered prayer, and learning to trust Him even when we don’t understand what He’s doing. Because God’s silence doesn’t mean His absence and His timing...

Have you ever wondered if the things you keep struggling with are just part of who you are, or if you can actually change? In this episode, Tonna and the team unpack the lie “I Will Never Change” and the truth that God specializes in transformation. They talk about the compromises that can become habits, why we can get comfortable with patterns we know need to change, and what it looks like to par...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your circumstances, but a lie you've been believing for so long that it feels like truth? In this episode, Tonna and the team kick off the Mind Games series and unpack how repeated thoughts can shape our decisions, relationships, and view of God. They talk about how to recognize the lies we believe, replace them with the truth of God's W...

What if legacy has nothing to do with what you accomplish and everything to do with who you are becoming? The people around you are not just watching what you do. They are being shaped by it. One faithful, imperfect, grace-covered choice at a time, you are already leaving something behind. The question is what. Have questions? We'd love to hear from you: ⁠podcasts@goodnews.church⁠

In this episode, Pastor Isaiah, Pastor Rafael, and Tonna wrap up the book of Philippians by unpacking chapter 4 and its powerful encouragement on joy, anxiety, right thinking, and contentment. They discuss what Paul really meant by "do not be anxious," how to surrender our worries to God, why our thought life matters, and what it looks like to trust God instead of trying to carry every b...

Have you ever wondered if you've gone too far for God to change your story? In this episode, Tonna sits down with longtime Good News Church member Tom Boyer to unpack Philippians 3 and explore what it really means to press on . Tom shares how God rescued him from addiction, restored his marriage, and remained faithful through decades of challenges, disappointments, and seasons when it would ha...

In this episode, Pastor Rafael and Tonna continue through Philippians 2 and explore Paul's call to humility, unity, and putting others before ourselves. They discuss what it means to value others without compromising truth, why our identity in Christ shapes how we treat people, and how Jesus modeled the ultimate example of humility. Whether you're navigating conflict, struggling with compa...

Have you ever found yourself thinking, "This isn't how I thought my life would go?" In this episode, Pastor Jason and Josh unpack Philippians 1 and explore how God often works through unexpected seasons. They discuss why Paul's joy wasn't dependent on his circumstances, how disappointments can become preparation, and why God is often more concerned with who we're becoming...

Most people know 1 Corinthians 13 as the "love chapter," but Paul wasn't writing about marriage, he was correcting a divided church. In this episode, Pastor Greg, Ethan, and Sarah unpack Sunday's message and explore why love is the foundation of every spiritual gift, every act of service, and every relationship. They discuss pride, forgiveness, serving with the right motives, and...

What's the difference between biblical confidence and arrogance? It can be easy to confuse boldness with pride, but they're built on completely different foundations. In this episode, Pastor Greg and Tonna continue the conversation from Sunday's message, exploring the story of Jonathan in 1 Samuel 14 and what it means to step forward in faith, even when the outcome isn't guaranteed...

What does biblical manhood actually look like? In this episode, Pastor Jason unpacks the heart behind his Father's Day message and explores why so many men desire purpose, responsibility, and leadership but often feel unprepared to step into those roles. From Gladiator to Genesis 2:15, this conversation dives into God's design for men, the challenges of modern masculinity, and the importan...

This week we kicked off our Blockbuster series with a conversation inspired by The GOAT and the story of Gideon in Judges 6–7. What happens when God's view of us is bigger than the way we see ourselves? Pastor Rafael, Sarah Skaggs, and special guest Jonathan Starkey discuss the voices competing for our attention, the lies that try to disqualify us, and how to recognize and believe the truth of...

What role do we play in God's mission to reach the nations? This week, Tonna, Pastor Isaiah, and Tami unpack Sunday's message on the Great Commission, discussing why missions matter, the difference between lost and unreached people, and practical ways every believer can participate in God's global mission. Whether through prayer, hospitality, sharing your faith, or supporting those who...

In this episode, Bib Shradar and Pastor Isaiah Fern sit down with Tonna Heinemann to talk honestly about the cost of discipleship, what it really means to follow Jesus when it gets hard. They discuss the difference between knowing Jesus and trusting him, the real-life costs of obedience (friendships, finances, career), and why saying a series of small yeses over time changes everything. This conve...

In this episode, Pastor Greg Wallace and Kristen Hoffman sit down with Tonna Heinemann to unpack the Greatest Commandment, and why compassion often requires us to slow down and truly see people. They discuss the tension between loving God and loving others, the distractions that keep us focused on ourselves, and practical ways to live with greater kindness and intentionality each day. This convers...

In this episode, the team unpacks the story of Hosea and Gomer and explores how the influences around us shape the way we think, respond, love, and follow Jesus. Using the illustration of a sponge, they discuss a challenging truth: when life squeezes us, what comes out is whatever we’ve been filled with. From media and friendships to parenting and spiritual drift, this conversation looks at the da...

In this episode, we unpack what Jesus really meant by the “narrow path” and why following Him isn’t always easy. From small daily decisions to spiritual drift, we talk about what it looks like to truly surrender, not just call Him Savior, but Lord. Have questions? Email us at podcast@goodnews.church

What do you truly treasure? In this episode, the team unpacks how life’s hardest and most unexpected moments reveal what matters most in our hearts. They talk through trusting God in uncertainty, the tension between earthly and eternal priorities, and what it looks like to follow Jesus when life feels upside down. Have questions? Email us at podcast@goodnews.church

What does it actually mean to follow Jesus in everyday life? In this episode, Josh and Pastor Rafael unpack the idea of “The Way of Jesus” and how it goes far beyond just belief, it’s about how we live, love, and treat others daily. They wrestle with one of Jesus’ most challenging teachings: loving not just our neighbors, but even our enemies. Have questions? Email us at podcast@goodnews.church

In this episode, we kick off the Way of Jesus series by unpacking a truth that’s both simple and deeply challenging: the Kingdom of God changes everything. From wrestling with distraction and perfectionism to confronting our need for control, we dive into what it really means to follow Jesus, not just in belief, but in everyday decisions. Have questions? Email us at podcast@goodnews.church

A real, honest conversation about how intimidation shows up in everyday thoughts and quietly steals your confidence. Through the story of David and Goliath, the team unpacks the difference between fake confidence and true confidence in God, why the enemy attacks your identity, and how remembering your history with God helps you fight back. Have questions? Email us at podcast@goodnews.church

Fear is loud. It tells you you’re not enough, that God won’t come through, or that you’ve already missed it. But fear doesn’t get the final say. Faith does. In this episode, we talk about what fear actually sounds like, where it comes from, and how to respond when it shows up. You may not be able to eliminate fear, but you can train your response to it. Because in the face of fear, your faith is e...