Extra Takes

Learn about some new plans Pastor Josh has about apparel, then listen in to a challenging discussion of this week's sermon from Genesis 24. Matt Shiles leads Pastor Josh through a discussion of what how marriage isn't about "completing me", but finding a mate to do mission with, then further how these early chapters of the Bible actually predict and support what comes later in the bible. Listen in...

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh into the studio to discuss the usefulness of footnotes, and determine the reasons behind a work, or event. Pastor Josh further explains his use of footnotes in his dissertation and relates that to the story of Abraham and Sarah in the Old Testament. How, although, the story looks like a footnote, it's the explanation of why God moved the way that He did in the stor...

Matt Shiles guides Pastor Josh through a discussion of his Easter 2026 sermon, about Abraham, the Father of Faith. They discuss the transformation in Abraham's life as he listened to God. Pastor Josh emphasizes that "radical shifts become part of God's mission. Join us for this informative further look into Pastor Josh's Easter 2026 sermon.

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh back to the studio for this episode of Extra Takes. This week, they discuss Pastor Josh's message about laughter, from Genesis 17-18 and 21 regarding Sarah and Abraham's different laughter. They go further to discuss how this was all pointing forward toward the laughter that Jesus would bring. Join us for this fun episode from the Extra Takes Studio.

Matt Shiles takes the week off, so Pastor Gus Davies takes the host seat and leads Pastor Josh through a discussion of this, his third sermon in the 2026 Genesis series. PJ explains the mission that God has us on, and the threats to that mission. Join us for this informative conversation between 2 of Northland's pastors as they dive deep into the threats we face and how God's plan cannot be thwart...

Join us for this special edition of Extra Takes where Tom Horvath welcomes Pastors Kevin and Sherry Harney to the studio to talk about meeting Pastor Josh, background on Kevin and Sherry's family, and how they work together as a couple. Spend some time and get to know them as people and how their ministry started and other stories of faith in action in this special Extra Takes.

Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh return to the studio fresh from Ireland to go into the finer points of the second message of Pastor Josh's 2026 Genesis series, about how we complicate God's mission. From Genesis 16:1-16. Listen in as Matt leads Pastor Josh though an elightening discussion of God chasing after Hagar in this Old Testament story.

Join in as Matt Shiles dials up a recovering Pastor Josh to discuss the finer points of his first sermon of the new Genesis series. Matt steers the conversation into exactly what Pastor Josh is talking about when he says, "Redeeming a people from all peoples". Listen in for the direction and ideas behind this series, and where it will take us.

Listen in as Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh Laxton online to talk about the final week of the Breakthrough sermon series. They discuss the difficulty of casting vision, especially in the context of a church. Pastor Josh goes on to talk about the struggle of many pastors attempting to move their congregation forward. Listen in for this heartfelt conversation about the conclusion of the Breakthrou...

Listen in to Pastor Josh's appearance on “The Mike Gilland Show”, which is part of The Shepherd Radio Network. Pastor Josh discusses his path to being a pastor and his vision for Northland and The Church in general, as well as some of his ministry philosophies. You can access more of The Mike Gilland Show at www.theshepherdradio.com .

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh Laxton into the studio to discuss his third message from the Breakthrough series, titled "Battle Tried, Battle Tested" from the book of Nehemiah. This is a unique episode since Pastor Josh is going to preach this message one more time for the soft launch of our new Monday night service. 

Join Matt Shiles as he welcomes Pastor Josh back into the studio for a discussion about this week's sermon, the second in the Breakthrough series, "Breaking Point" from Esther 1:16-18.  Matt talks with Pastor Josh about the "basement of brokeness", where your breakthrough has to come from your faith. Later, Pastor Josh talks further about his calling into ministry. Join us for this informative epi...

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh back to the podcast for his first week of the new series "Breakthrough".  Matt leads a discussion on where this series came from, what it means to the life of Northland and how it differs from breakTHROUGH. Join us for this initial episode kicking off Pastor Josh's exciting new series!

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh back and leads a discussion of how PJ is doing after his father's passing. Also, PJ discusses his new series, Breakthrough. Join us as Pastor Josh shares his feelings about all he's been through since Christmas.

Join Matt Shiles and Next-Gen Pastor Dan Elkins as they dive deeper into this week's sermon. Matt leads Pastor Dan through a discussion of the formation of the sermon, then the finer points of the sermon, finally going into some detail about his trip to Jerusalem. All in under an hour, as Matt foresaw at the start of the podcast.

Matt Shiles assumes command of the good ship Extra Takes with Pastor Gus as his first mate. After a little quality time getting to know the temporary skipper, Pastor Gus guides Matt through a discussion of how your "consumption" of knowledge and information make a difference in your walk with Jesus. From James 1:19-26. Make sure to listen in to see if Matt can keep the ship afloat and away from th...

Matt Shiles is out this week, so we join Pastors Gus and Josh as they discuss this week's sermon. Listen in as PG leads PJ through a discussion about "In order to understand the Good News, you have to understand your need for it". This is the third of our 4 weeks of Advent leading up to Christmas!

Join Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh as they discuss this week's Advent sermon about Mary and Joseph and the sacrifices that were made to follow the invitation that God gave Mary in Luke 1.  Matt works to get deeper into Pastor Josh's point, The object of your faith is greater than the object of your fear, and how this pertained to Mary and Joseph, as well as what it means as Christians today. Don't m...

Matt Shiles returns to the Podcast to lead Pastor Josh through a discussion of the first sermon in our Advent series (Journey to Bethlehem), entitled "Bethlehem: House of Bread". Matt and PJ talk about the allegory that was set up throughout the sermon, where Jesus is actually the better Bethlehem.    

Matt Shiles is still on the "Injured Reserve", so Tom Horvath steps in again to guide Pastor Josh through a discussion of his sermon on revival. After reviewing what led to the selection of topic for the weekend, Pastor Josh goes on to talk about the future, and having an accurate picture of spiritual flourishing as an example to aspire to. Listen in to this topical and high-energy discussion!

Matt Shiles sits this one out as Tom Horvath steps in as the backup QB. After a brief synopsis of Steve Brown's message this weekend, Pastor Josh tells about his trip to Buchanan Tennessee, where he preached on Acts 1 and the beginnings of the church. Join us for this unique episode of Extra Takes!

Join Pastor Josh for this Extra Extra Takes episode as Andrew Stanley joins in for an interview before his comedy show at Northland this coming Thursday, Nov. 20th. Listen in for some personal insights into one of the fastest rising Christian comedians today!  BOGO tickets for the Nov 20 show at Northland at https://nland.ch/48dsAHm. Use code: NORTHLANDBOGO

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh back into the studio after their whirlwind trip to El Salvador to witness the work of World Vision. After a brief recap of that trip and how it relates to what Northland is doing in our own comminutey, Matt tees up Pastor Josh to bring the fire once more about his sermon concerning "If you don't get the grammar right, you'll get the Gospel wrong". Join us for this...

Listen in as Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles triumphantly return to the studio from myriad activities to review the past 2 sermons, finishing off the landmark series of "How To Lose Your Family In 10 Easy Ways". Pastor Josh brings the fire right from the starting line, and it continues from there. Join us for this energetic finish to our fall 2025 series!

On this week's edition of Extra Takes, join Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh as they review this week's sermon about guardrails. After a brief discussion about Pastor Josh constructing his sermons to include everyone, he talks about some of the parts he had to leave out of this particular sermon. After that, Matt walks Pastor Josh through some triggers and guardrails mentioned in the sermon. Join us fo...