Northpoint Austin Podcast

The Bible is full of people we remember for big moments, but their stories were far from simple. They faced fear, disappointment, doubt, pressure, and seasons of waiting. Each week, we’ll explore a different person from Scripture, looking at their struggles, their choices, and how God worked through their story. Along the way, we’ll see what their experiences can teach us about following God in ou...

The Bible is full of people we remember for big moments, but their stories were far from simple. They faced fear, disappointment, doubt, pressure, and seasons of waiting. Each week, we’ll explore a different person from Scripture, looking at their struggles, their choices, and how God worked through their story. Along the way, we’ll see what their experiences can teach us about following God in ou...

The Bible is full of people we remember for big moments, but their stories were far from simple. They faced fear, disappointment, doubt, pressure, and seasons of waiting. Each week, we’ll explore a different person from Scripture, looking at their struggles, their choices, and how God worked through their story. Along the way, we’ll see what their experiences can teach us about following God in ou...

We spend a lot of time trying to make life easier, more comfortable, and more in our control. But what if some of the things we try to avoid are actually shaping us into who we’re meant to become? This message looks at what it means to embrace the limits, relationships, struggles, and joys that make us human. What if becoming fully alive means embracing the journey instead of trying to skip it? 📌...

We’re surrounded by more content, opinions, and information than we could ever take in, so something has to decide what gets our attention. Over time, what we repeatedly watch and listen to can shape how we think, what we fear, what we want, and even who we become. This week, we’re looking at what our attention is producing in us and asking a bigger question than what we should look at less: What...

Technology has made it easier than ever to stay connected, but somehow, we may be spending less time actually connecting. Our screens offer us versions of community, friendship, and belonging that can feel close to the real thing, but still leave something missing. This week, we’re looking at what our digital habits may be costing us and why some of the most important parts of life can’t be replac...

What if the biggest thing standing between you and faith is a misunderstanding of what Jesus actually came to say? Many of us assume Christianity is about rules, behavior, or getting life together. But what if his message was far more personal and relevant than that? This Sunday, we'll take a fresh look at the good news Jesus came to bring and why it still matters today.📌 NEXT STEPS: Wherever...

We all know what it's like to say, "That's not what I meant," only to hear, "Well, that's what I heard." The truth is, every conversation is filtered through our experiences, assumptions, and past hurts, which means we don't always hear what's actually being said. This week, we'll look at how becoming a better listener can change our relationships and th...

The thoughts we repeat to ourselves can start to feel like facts. Shame, failure, past mistakes, and even the voices of other people can shape how we see ourselves without us realizing it. But not every thought deserves the final word. This message looks at how to recognize the voices shaping our lives, question what they’re telling us, and replace what isn’t true with what is.  Every day, we resp...

We all know words matter, but it's easy to underestimate the impact of the conversations we have when the other person isn't in the room. Gossip doesn't always start with bad intentions, yet it can quietly shape relationships, reputations, and even our own hearts. This week we'll look at why we're drawn to these conversations, what Jesus had to say about them, and how choosing...

Every day, we respond to people, to pressure, opinions, criticism, and even the voice in our own head. But our responses are rarely as small as they seem. They shape relationships, reveal what’s happening beneath the surface, and create a ripple effect throughout our lives. Your Response(ability) is an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and consider what our words and reactions are really doi...

Have you ever felt like your age, your experience, or your past made you less qualified to make a difference? Maybe you've convinced yourself you're too young to have a voice, or too far along to have much left to offer. What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your stage of life, but the way you see yourself? This week, we'll look at why every season of life has purpose an...

Fear shows up in all kinds of ways. Sometimes it looks like panic, anxiety, or a loss of control. Other times it feels more like awe, standing in front of something bigger than yourself. The Bible repeatedly tells us not to be afraid, yet it also says that fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. So how can both be true, and what does it mean to trust a God who is both powerful enough to fear and l...

The tension is that most of us assume holding on tightly is the safest way to protect what matters. We grip our time, money, relationships, and even forgiveness because we are afraid that letting go will leave us with less. But what if the opposite is true? This week, we'll explore one of Jesus' most misunderstood teachings and discover how generosity may not be the result of a full life,...

Most of us want our lives to matter. We want to be great spouses, parents, friends, leaders, and people others can count on. But the way we often pursue greatness can leave us frustrated, exhausted, or disconnected from the people who matter most. In this message, we'll look at one of Jesus' most surprising teachings and discover why the path to greatness may be very different than we thin...

Jesus often said things that felt backwards. Ideas that challenged people’s assumptions and invited them to see life differently. In this series, we’ll look at some of the tension in His words and why what seems upside down at first might actually lead to a better way to live. This week in our new series, Paradoxes, we’re exploring one of the most difficult and challenging teachings of Jesus, that...

This Easter marks a special moment in the history of our Church. We get to celebrate the final Sunday in our current facility before we move into our new home. And what a special moment to share as we celebrate the reason there is a Church at all—a moment in history, in a garden, on a spring Sunday morning, with the words, “He is risen.” 📌 NEXT STEPS: Wherever you are, we want to help you discove...

As we prepare for this next chapter of our church, this message reminds us why we’re making space in the first place. It’s not just about what we experience, it’s about who we’re willing to see, serve, and invite along the way. This Sunday, we’ll explore what Jesus might be inviting us to do—not just to grow in knowledge, but to grow in how we love. 📌 NEXT STEPS: Wherever you are, we want to help...

Whether you’re new to faith or have been around church for years, it's easy to miss what matters most. We can all fall into routines, stay comfortable, or keep our distance without even realizing it. But when Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan, He pointed to something deeper: love that moves toward people, even when it’s inconvenient. As we prepare for this next chapter of our church,...

Prayer can feel unclear, awkward, or easy to overlook. But sometimes what matters most is not having the right words, just the willingness to keep showing up. There’s more happening in those moments than we usually realize. And it may be changing more than we can see. As we prepare for this next chapter of our church, this series reminds us why we’re moving in the first place. It’s not about a mor...

Life has a way of changing us in both the high and the low moments and the space in between. Over time, disappointment can dull our perspective, and waiting can alter what we believe is possible. But when we take the time to intentionally remember where we’ve been, it can reshape how we see where we’re going. This series is about holding onto what matters, staying grounded in the middle of uncerta...

Some moments deserve more than a quick glance, they shape how we see the past, the present, and what comes next. But when life moves fast, it’s easy to forget what mattered most or to rewrite the story in ways that leave us stuck. This message explores why remembering is more powerful than nostalgia, and how the moments we hold onto quietly influence the way we move forward. Sometimes the clearest...

This message explores the relationship between purpose and commitment. While our world offers quick fixes and surface-level satisfaction, Scripture invites us into something deeper. A wholehearted life marked by surrender rather than striving. We may not be able to simplify our schedules or remove every demand, but we can decide whether we live half-in or All In. And that choice shapes the meaning...

We’re wrapping up House Warming by stepping into a conversation that impacts every one of us—the gap between generations. Different ages, different experiences, different starting points. And yet, we’re all shaping the same future. This week, we’ll explore how faith was always meant to move from one generation to the next—and what it looks like for each of us to do our part. As we prepare to step...

Most of us want deeper relationships, but few of us want the discomfort required to build them. It’s easier to defend, explain, and move on than to face what’s underneath. And unfortunately, the answer to this problem is simple, but requires something from is always hard to give. This three-week series explores how we can move toward warmth in the relationships that shape our everyday lives: our n...