Extra Takes

On this episode of Extra Takes Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh into the studio to finish out the series on Under Pressure and Stressed Out, learning about being jars of clay and the treasure that we have that enables us to not be crushed. Join us for this great episode of Extra Takes!

Matt Shiles introduces Mallory Gabriel and explain Fully Alive Counseling at Northland Church.

Matt Shiles steps away for a few days, so this week’s episode is Hosted by Pastor Josh Laxton and Amy Gabriel interviewing a special guest Pastor Kevin Harney. Discussing something that might make people nervous, anxious and stresses them out: Evangelism and sharing your faith with others. Join us for this interesting discussion of the part of our faith so many of us struggle with!

Pastor Gus takes the host seat for this week’s Extra Takes where he guides Pastor Josh through a conversation about rhythms of resilience and how we grow our capacity to navigate life’s pressures. They explore how to build capacity, replenish and restore it, and allow God to supernaturally enlarge it. Join us for this week’s Extra Takes!

Matt Shiles welcomes Steve French into the studio to discuss his sermon continuing Pastor Josh's series "Under Pressure and Stressed Out". Matt talks to Steve about his sermon from Luke 2, his dad, the Undercover Boss illustration, and the seven habits Steve laid out to continue to grow in your faith. Join us for this special edition of Extra Takes!    

Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh are in the studio again this week to discuss the 6th sermon in this series. Matt walks Pastor Josh through discussing how your faith's framing and formation determines how your life will hold up under pressure and stress.  This concerns The Word being the center of your life, just like it was for Jesus. Join us for this helpful discussion!

Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh sit down in the studio to discuss this week's sermon, part 5 in the series. Matt guides Pastor Josh through a discussion about how a solid foundation in Christ is your only hope to resist being crushed by the pressures of life. PJ gives some personal examples and relates the topic to everyday life in this informative and helpful discussion of the latest in this ongoing...

Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh gather in the studio to discuss this week's sermon, the 4th in the Under Pressure & Stressed Out series. Matt guides the discussion about the thieves on the crosses next to Jesus, and the importance of the way Jesus directly when asked to "Remember me when You come into Your Kingdom". Listen in to hear about the development of the series, and where the upcoming serm...

Matt Shiles hosts Pastor Josh in the studio to talk about the third installment of the series, Under Pressure & Stressed Out. In this episode, Matt walks Pastor Josh through exploring the differences between stress and pressure. Pastor Josh includes some personal stories about his dealing with this in the past. Join us for this newest installment in this hard-hitting series!

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh into the studio to talk further about his second message in the "Under Pressure and Stressed Out" series. Matt guides Pastor Josh through explaining the differences between what we can and cannot control, and how we can recognize and deal with each side of that situation. All this to help us realize how Luke 22 truly impacts us. 

Pastor Josh introduces his new series and sets the table for a 9 week study of Luke 22:1-5. They discuss topics such as pressure and stress existing before the fall, and practical aspects of life and humanity that shape us more into the image of Christ. 

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh into the studio to discuss his latest sermon, The Story of the Human Race. Matt starts out asking PJ about his training for the Half Ironman event coming up, then they discuss plans for future sermons. Following that, they delve into the sermon concerning Adam, The Fall, and redemption through Jesus, the better Adam. Join us for this meaningful discussion from one...

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Dan Elkins into the studio to discuss the past week's sermon, "The Fear of the Lord". Listen in to hear how Pastor Dan came up with the sermon, and his process in putting it together. Matt walks Pastor Dan further in talking more about the finer points of what "Fearing the Lord" actually means. Join us for this special podcast with Pastor Dan Elkins. 

Matt Shiles welcomes Bernie Anderson into the studio to discuss his sermon entitled "Prisoners of Hope". Listen in as Matt leads Bernie into a deeper discussion about the importance of hope in our faith, and how it is our strength and the remedy to the weight and stress. Listen in and get to know Bernie a little better, and learn about the foundational principle of hope!

Matt Shiles dials up a vacationing Pastor Josh to get the finer details from this week's sermon showing how to view Rocky IV and Creed II through the lens of the Gospel. This includes a good discussion about the question what media should Christians consume. Join us for this informative, practical discussion about what we watch and how we should watch it to glorify Jesus.

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh into the studio to put some finer points on last weeks' sermon concerning two sports movies. Matt guides Pastor Josh through an insightful discussion about looking at these movies through the lens of the Gospel and how they can actually enhance our walk with Christ. Join us for this hard-hitting, slapshot of a podcast!

Matt Shiles takes the week off and leaves the podcast studio to Pastor Gus, Pastor John, and Tom Horvath (not a pastor, but a swell guy). Tom leads the discussion of this week's unique lineup of each sermon being about Jesus from a different Gospel writer. Tom highlights the differences of perspective, and the overarching conclusion where they all arrive. Join us for this spirited discussion of ho...

Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh discuss the past weekend's sermon and the interviews of James Li and David Angeron finishing up the T.E.D. series for 2026. They discuss the contents of the interviews and the direction Northland is taking encouraging ministry through sports, and not letting the sport become a god.

Matt Shiles hosts Pastor Josh in the studio to discuss the second in his 2026 T.E.D. series, "Faith and Sports". LIsten in as Matt asks Pastor Josh further about a "couch to 5k" progression and how that relates to our journey and experiences in sports as Christians. Pastor Josh spends time discussing how sports can become the focus of our lives, displacing time spent on developing our relationship...

Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh Laxton discuss this first installment of the 2026 T.E.D series, dealing with sports in our culture. Matt guides Pastor Josh through laying out the foundation for this series and diving into some finer points of the first sermon.

Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh wrap up the 2026 Genesis series after the final sermon from Genesis 34. Matt guides Pastor Josh through a discussion of how Jacob found out that the world isn't fair, and living a life according to God's plan isn't easy. They discuss keeping a clear faith and not letting culture rot away the values that God has set out for us. Join us for this Genesis 2026 wrap up editi...

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh into the studio this week to talk about how God used Jacob even though Jacob didn't seem like the best fit.  In this episode of Extra Takes, Matt continues guiding Pastor Josh to dive into what we learn from Jacob's missteps. Listen in as Pastor Josh upacks this valuable lesson from Genesis 32.

Newly credentialed Matt Shiles, MCS welcomes Pastor Josh into the studio to discuss the weekend's sermon on these later chapters in Genesis, 30-31 where Jacob finds out that life isn't fair. Then Jacob learns that it's not cool to try to get revenge on those who have wronged you because God says, "Vengeance is Mine." Jacob is learning to do things according to the plans of God. Be sure to stay unt...

Matt Shiles dials up Pastor Josh on Zoom to discuss this weeks sermon from Genesis 29 and 30. LIsten in as Pastor Josh speaks about how much there is to this passage, and how it can be disturbing when people find it in the Bible. Matt guides Pastor Josh through the process of wrestling a topic like this down to produce a sermon that will be effective in getting the idea across that this story isn'...

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh into the studio to discuss his latest sermon involving messy people and God's missional purpose. Genesis 28 about where God is redeemed Jacob, is redeeming Jacob, and one day will fully redeem Jacob. Matt walks Pastor Josh through explaining this process and how it relates to our walk toward redemption through Jesus.