Northpoint Austin Podcast

It’s easy to believe the right things and still totally miss what matters most. And all it takes is a closer look at the quiet gap between good intentions and real-life impact. Not in a dramatic, guilt-heavy way, but more like a mirror you didn’t know you needed. If you’ve ever wondered why your faith feels “real” but also feels… stuck, you’re definitely not alone. And while the solution may be si...

By now, most of the motivation is gone, and whatever you hoped would be different is starting to feel stubbornly the same. New habits are harder than you expected, familiar rhythms are gone, and even good change can feel exhausting when the novelty wears off. If you know what’s true and you’re not doing it alone… why does growth still feel so slow? What if the real battle isn’t a lack of desire, b...

Your life is not a series of facts, it’s a series of stories, and some of the loudest ones are the ones you never chose. “I’m not enough.” “People always leave.” “God is disappointed in me.” Those scripts shape your decisions, your relationships, and what you believe is possible for you long before you realize it. But what happens when the story you’ve been living in isn’t a true one, and the One...

Most of us say we want to change, but we’re trying to do it on our own. The problem isn’t a lack of desire; it’s that isolation hides our blind spots and quietly reinforces the same patterns. The people around you are shaping you right now, for better or worse… and that influence is stronger than you think. So maybe it’s time to make sure you have the right people in your corner.  Change is coming...

Change sounds exciting… until it starts costing you something. Most of us give up entirely, or keep trying harder until we run ourselves into the ground. If willpower were enough, you’d be different by now… so why isn’t it? What if the biggest step forward isn’t trying harder, but discovering where real change actually comes from. Change is coming—ready or not. Sometimes we invite it, sometimes we...

We spend most of our time trying to get from point A to B as quickly and painlessly as possible. But what we miss in moments of waiting are often the things that make point B better than point A in the first place. What if the in-between is where the faith exists and real relationship happens? We all spend parts of life in the in-between–hoping, longing, wondering if anything is changing. From dis...

We love the moments of arrival—the breakthrough, the healing, the opportunity, but we rarely know what to do with the in-between. We live in a world that runs on instant everything, so when life slows down or God feels quiet, it feels like something is wrong. What if your waiting isn’t wasted at all, but the very place God is growing you for what’s next? We all spend parts of life in the in-betwee...

What do you do when it feels like God has gone quiet, your prayers hit the ceiling, the future feels blurry, and you’re stuck in a season that won’t move? The Christmas story actually begins in a 400–year stretch where heaven seemed silent, but history was anything but still. We all spend parts of life in the in-between–hoping, longing, wondering if anything is changing. From discovering God’s pre...

What if the moments you’d rather skip past are the ones forming you the most? And what if the hurts you’ve tried to outrun are quietly influencing every part of your life? How we understand grief—and God’s presence in it—changes how we show up in the world. This is a conversation that might matter more than you ever realized. Life is complicated, you want to get it right, we want to help.   📌 NEX...

Most of us assume that once you trust Jesus, heaven is just a yes-or-no question: you’re in or you’re out. But what if Scripture hints at something far more exciting? What if what you do with your time, your money, your choices, and your quiet acts of faith actually shapes how you experience eternity? In this message, we look at what Jesus really said about reward and why your unseen obedience tod...

Most of us have grown up with images of hell that are more cartoon than reality. It’s not a fun conversation, but it is a necessary one. Jesus talked about it, so we’re going to look at what he said and how it lines up with what we’ve been told. This message takes a clear look at what hell is, why it matters, and how God has moved heaven and earth to make a way for us to be with him instead. Imagi...

When you picture heaven, what do you see? Clouds, halos, endless singing? What if the clichés you’ve grown up with miss the real thing by infinity, and the truth is better than you imagined? And what if it’s the place your heart actually longs to be? Imagine if forever isn’t far off, but already tugging at your everyday choices. And what if what’s ahead is better than what you grew up picturing? W...

Eternity isn’t just a church word, it’s a deeply recessed ache we bump into in life’s beautiful moments, it’s broken ones, and when “more” never feels like enough. What if that ache is actually God’s way of telling us we were made for something beyond this short glimpse of a life we obsess over? And if that’s true, what we believe about what’s next might be the most practical thing shaping how we...

The God who loves you and made you in his image did the same for the you across from you; even the you’s that drive you crazy. What if the people who frustrate us most are carrying more than we can see? This message presses on how our hidden narratives about others shape who we’re becoming, and what might shift if we traded judgment for curiosity. What do you see when you look in the mirror? Does...

Identity is slippery: we wear labels, bury wounds, and curate versions of ourselves. What if the fears we avoid are the clearest clues to who we’re becoming? Beneath personality, performance, and pain lie patterns still asking the same unsettling question: who am I, really? Step to the mirror and consider identity, purpose, and being fully known. What do you see when you look in the mirror? Does t...

What if the life you want, peace over pressure and identity over insecurity, hinges on a shift most of us never make? This message challenges the way we measure worth and presses on the gap between knowing about God and actually knowing God. Expect a few uncomfortable questions, a surprising lens for seeing yourself and others, and a clear next step you might be avoiding.  What do you see when you...

Sometimes the hardest part of anything new is just getting started. Have you tried opening the Bible, but didn’t even know where to open it to? Have you ever wondered, ‘How does this apply to me, anyways?’ Well you’re not alone. As we wrap up this series, (Mis)Understanding the Bible, Jordan walks through what it actually looks like to make the Bible a part of our every-day lives. And you’ll be su...

Can you even trust the Bible in a world of deepfakes, clickbait, and broken promises? You probably have real objections. How do we deal with the “telephone game” copies, seeming contradictions, and the misuse of scripture throughout history? And how do we weigh those against eyewitness accounts, early manuscripts, archaeology, and the story of the resurrection? You’ve probably heard the Bible is c...

Have you ever considered that maybe the Bible was written for you, not to you? If you’ve bumped into confusing commands, seeming contradictions, or culture clashes, you’re definitely not the first. Maybe there’s a better way to read scripture, and maybe there’s a better lens to view your Bible through. You’ve probably heard the Bible is confusing, outdated, inspiring, life-changing, or just a neat...

Is the Bible actually worth reading? Beyond quotes and soundbites, feel good messages and confusing stories, what is the Bible? In Part 1 of (Mis)Understanding the Bible we’re diving into the “what” and the “why” of the B-I-B-L-E. And you might leave rerethinking the book you thought you knew. You’ve probably heard the Bible is confusing, outdated, inspiring, life-changing, or just a neat story. S...

What if generosity isn’t something God wants from you, but something he wants for you? If money is tied to our peace and our priorities, then changing where it goes might change who we’re becoming. This conversation is about trust, not transactions. In many of the most important areas of life, we start as consumers or spectators. But at some point, you realize you still feel like you're on the...

We all chase greatness, titles, wins, applause, but what if our scoreboards are wrong? This week we explore a way to stand out that begins by stepping back. It might feel upside down, but it could change how you show up at home, at work, and at church. In many of the most important areas of life, we start as consumers or spectators. But at some point, you realize you still feel like you're on...

Do you have a full calendar but don’t feel like you have a full life? Do you know a lot of people, but don’t feel like you’re known by anyone? If that lands a little too close to home, well you’re not alone. What if there was a place that didn’t just fill up space on your calendar but actually filled you up? A place that you belong to? And people that know you, and accept you anyways? That place e...

You’re doing fine… until you're not. One scroll, one conversation, one glance and suddenly your happiness feels smaller, your life less impressive. Why does comparison come so naturally, and why does it cost us so much? Jesus never promised instant happiness. Instead, He invites us into a way of life that transforms us from the inside out. True happiness isn’t built through shortcuts, it’s dev...

Have you ever wondered why happiness feels so close, yet always just out of reach? Maybe it’s not about what you're chasing, but how you're chasing it. What if the secret to real happiness is hidden in the small, everyday choices you barely notice? Jesus never promised instant happiness. Instead, He invites us into a way of life that transforms us from the inside out. True happiness isn’t...