Extra Takes

Join us for another episode of Extra Takes where Matt Shiles leads Pastor Josh in a further discussion of his Genesis sermon on work, and how it's a secondary purpose and a natural blessing, not necessary burden.  Further, they'll discuss how even if you're not working in the church, you can be working for God's Glory.

In this episode of Extra Takes, Matt Shiles takes Pastor Josh into a further discussion of the Sabbath. Pastor Josh spends time pointing out the legalism that has increased the difficulty for Christians to follow what Jesus explained we should do to follow Him. Join us for this rich discussion of a vital part of our Christian flourishing!

In this episode of Extra Takes, Matt Shiles takes Pastor Josh through a discussion of this week's very practical message regarding God's organizational example in Genesis. Through Creation, He showed us how to put systems in place to clear the way for flourishing in our lives. Be sure to stay for the end when Pastor Josh exclaims about our "microwave society". Good stuff on this week's episode! 

Join in for another episode of Extra Takes where Matt Shiles guides Pastor Josh through a discussion of this week's "bonus" sermon about Glory being the Fuel of Life. Pastor Josh gives further discussion to his questions, "Would you choose the Promise of [worldy] success without the Presence of God?" And, "Would you choose the Presence of God without the Promise of Success?" Then further discussio...

Join "Dr Josh Laxton" and Matt Shiles for a further discussion of this week's sermon from Genesis 1:26-28. Humanity was the crescendo of creation, that was to establish and extend God's Home aka Kingdom on Earth. Pastor Josh talks about some of the things he wished were included this week, as well as explaining how we should reflect and mirror the way that God has related to us. The discussion wra...

In this episode of Extra Takes, Matt Shiles leads Pastor Josh—sporting his snazzy pickleball shirt—through a discussion on Genesis 2:4-17, where God creates a house and makes it a home. They explore key questions: How does God make Earth a home? What makes creation God’s temple? And why does it matter? Pastor Josh also reflects on the importance of shaping culture rather than letting culture shape...

Join Pastor Josh and his sidekick, "Lefty", as they spend time examining the finer points of this weeks' sermon. "The first week of creation provides us a good first impression of The Creator, and a good first response of what we should do as the created". After a discussion of the creative process Pastor Josh used for his creation video, the discussion moves to the characteristics and nature of E...

Join Pastor Josh and his temporary co-host, Pastor Gus as they dive deeper into this first message of the Genesis series. Pastor Josh starts by discussing how important this part of the Bible is, then he and Pastor Gus dive into the challenges of Modernity and Post-Modernity, and the role of Moses and The Big Story. Finally, they get more personal with how you choose which big story that you're a...

Join Pastor Josh and his trusty sidekick Matt Shiles as they wrap up the Vision series. Pastor Josh reviews the Old Testament basis for the series, and the difficulties humans have experienced though all time trying to live up to these commands.  Then Pastor Josh outlines the microchurch specifications, as promised in service.  Also, a bonus discussion of apparel is included. 

Witness a sleepy Pastor Josh become energized as Matt Shiles brings the discussion about this past week's sermon, "Sustaining Believe". You must endure the sabotages for Believe to succeed. This is a discussion about keeping your faith in Jesus as the Cosmic King alone and rejecting the saboteurs who might confuse that clarity. Pastor Josh then talks about the fear of change or loss in one's life...

Join Mathew William Shiles and Pastor Josh as they dive into the second installment of the Vision: Believe series. Listen in as Pastor Josh talks about how the problems experienced  in Exodus are still with us today, and how to look at those problems through a biblical lens. There are also hints about upcoming sermons and how this series will wrap up.

Matt Shiles is back to lead Pastor Josh through a discussion of the first sermon of his vision series, "Believe". After a lively discussion about new year's resolutions, they talk about our needs (peace, redemption, and purpose), how we respond to those needs, and whether we're doing what the Lord has called us to do. 

Listen in to this special edition of Extra Takes where Lauren Travers joins Pastor Josh in the studio to dive deeper into the subject of Soul Care and how attention and care of your soul can lead to flourishing and being fully alive in King Jesus.

Great Scott! Join Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles as they wrap up the last sermon series of 2024, which culminated on Christmas Eve. Listen in as Pastor Josh talks more about his “alternate timeline” that Adam ad Eve set in place, as demonstrated by his Back to The Future II illustration. Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh talk about how Jesus restores his Shalom into his people. Matthew 1:1, 18–24; Luke 1:6...

Tune in for as Matt Shiles takes on a new role as the the one answering questions! After Matt taught the message this weekend, Pastor Gus has many questions to drill down further on Matt's message from 2nd Chronicles. Listen in as Matt talks about his preparation, and how Pastor Josh talked him into teaching his first message ever! 

In this special episode of Extra Takes, Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles welcome you to 2025. They look back at the sermon series that were preached in 2024, and do some character study into how Pastor Josh approaches his preparation. Then they look forward to 2025's upcoming preaching series. Further, Pastor Josh shares some of his goals and vision for Northland's future! 

This week's Extra Takes is quite the delight, Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles, they're ready to ignite! They'll chat about sermons with wisdom so grand, "God speaks redemption, a Savior's at hand!" Now, what's this about a Grinch, you might say? Well, Pastor Josh has a favorite—hurray! Then Matt shifts the talk to the here and the now, Where are the people, and what’s God’s vow? How does He save them,...

In this episode of Extra Takes, Matt Shiles returns to his regular post to guide Pastor Josh through a discussion of the second sermon in the series “Breaking the Silence”. After a brief discussion of wardrobe choices, they get down to discussing how important your purpose in life is and how that becomes your mission. Pastor Josh goes on to explain how lost humans can become when they lose their s...

Join Pastor Josh with Tom Horvath, while Matt Shiles is on vacation. Tom leads Pastor Josh through a discussion including some Santa Claus talk, and how hard it is to preach every year on the birth of our savior, then moving into this weekend's sermon on Shalom. Pastor Josh provides lots of details about Genesis and how important each element is. Finally, Tom leads Pastor Josh into a discussion of...

In this unique episode of Extra Takes, join Pastor Josh from Tennessee, as he welcomes Pastor Gus to the podcast. Pastor Josh guides Pastor Gus through a discussion first of some African proverbs, then how we are to make decisions according to the bible, and finishes up with a time of thanks to mark the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

Pastor Josh is remote in this edition of Extra Takes, from Tennessee. Matt Shiles guides the discussion from the regular studio at Northland as they look into some of the details regarding this week's sermon on biblical friendship. After Pastor Josh takes a brief walk down memory lane, he digs into the differences in the different levels of friendship and what it takes for a "Biblical Friendship",...

Matt Shiles leads Pastor Josh through a discussion of this week's message, titled "A WEALTH of WISDOM makes you WISE towards WEALTH".  Pastor Josh talks about how difficult it is to preach on this subject, and how careful he was crafting the sermon. Matt takes Pastor Josh into more tricky areas regarding wealth and its uses, leading to some interesting discussion, revealing some of Pastor Josh's i...

Proverbs 1:1-7 Join a rather punchy Pastor Josh and a regular Matt Shiles as they discuss the first in this new sermon series, "Word to the Wanna Be Wise", from the book of Proverbs. Alon with a discussion about this book of the bible, Matt leads Pastor Josh to discuss questions like: Where does wisdom come from, Why do we need wisdom, how do we get wisdom, what happens when we get wisdom, and, do...

Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles bring the series to a close (after a quick promotional discussion of the Northland Cafe). Pastor Josh discusses the overall ideas from Revelation about what the Church's calling is, the societal pressures She experiences, and how to evaluate the condition of the Church. The discussion wraps up discussing Pastor Josh's hypothetical letter to Northland.

Join Matt Shiles as he hosts Pastor Josh and Chris Storms to explore the complexities of political engagement from a faith-based perspective. They discuss why we consume political news, whether engagement is an opportunity or a trap for believers, and how to navigate the messy middle without falling into divisive tactics. They'll also cover the differences between church leaders and congregants in...