afterWord with Pastor Kent

In this episode of afterWord, Pastor Kent sits down with executive pastors Matt Rehrer and Jeremy Pray to dive into the life-changing discipline of daily devotions. They unpack why carving out regular time in God’s Word isn’t just a good idea, but essential nourishment for your soul—and a key weapon in the ongoing spiritual battle against distraction. Together, they share candid stories of how buz...

In this second part of our conversation on the local church, Pastors Kent Dresdow, Jeremy Pray, and Matt Rehrer dive deeper into why the church matters—biblically, theologically, and practically. Picking up where Part 1 left off, they explore imagery from Scripture including the church as the bride, the body, the family, and the temple of the Holy Spirit. You’ll hear reflections on the value God p...

Welcome to afterWord, an extended conversation about topics that matter, hosted by Kent Dresdow, senior pastor at NorthCreek Church. In this episode, Kent is joined by Jeremy Pray as they sit down with Matt Rehrer, one of NorthCreek’s executive pastors. Matt and Jeremy currently share the role of executive pastor, and this episode focuses on Matt’s story. In the next episode, the conversation will...

Join host Kent Dresdow and executive pastors Matt and Jeremy on afterWord as they begin a conversation about the profound importance of the local church. Kicking off the discussion, they explore the biblical understanding of the church as ekklesia, the "called-out ones," emphasizing the significance of the gathered assembly of believers. The pastors address common questions, including a clarificat...

In part two of our executive pastor series, Jeremy joins Matt and Kent to share his story—one that’s shaped not by dramatic turns, but by steady faith and quiet surrender. Jeremy describes his early profession of faith as “boring,” but as the conversation unfolds, you’ll see how a life of subtle beginnings can still lead to deep conviction. From a childhood story that sparked belief to a mission t...

The afterWord podcast exists to carry biblical conversations beyond the pulpit and classroom. Hosted by NorthCreek Church in Walnut Creek, CA, the podcast offers a space to reflect on sermons, theology, and interviews with guest speakers—bringing those insights to a wider audience for deeper, ongoing engagement. Regularly featuring Kent Dresdow, NorthCreek’s lead pastor, afterWord invites listener...