Called BEYOND

Are you facing a life-altering decision? Maybe you sense the Lord inviting you to take a step of faith, or maybe you and your spouse are trying to discern God's leading together. Whatever the situation may be, we believe the conversation in this episode will serve you in your search for courage and confirmation to step into the plans God has for you. In this finale episode of Season 1, Tim talks w...

Have you ever paused to consider the brokenness around you and found yourself asking, What is good news? In Episode 10, Called to be a Good News Agent, you'll meet Novo staff member Luc Kabongo who lives and ministers with his family in South Africa. Despite growing up in the Congo, which is statistically 87% Christian, Luc shares candidly about the impacts of civil war and poverty. "The majority...

"It was a lonely time in my life. I didn't want to read the word. I wasn't hearing God. It was hard to worship him. I had a lot of spiritual baggage. It was in the darkest moment when I had felt so far from the God that I loved...in his kindness [he said], 'It's still alive, Steph. I'm still here!'" Called Beyond Episode 9 features Steph Kaihoi who serves as a Regional Director with Novo's Cohort...

In this special themed episode you'll hear from Novo staff members Ruth Happ and Jill Randall as they share how God led each of them into a unique calling as Spiritual Parents. Whether you have kids of your own or not, this conversation is filled with relevant insights about what it takes to foster spiritually formative relationships with others. ----more---- If the topic of this episode touches y...

Andrew Bennett, a physical therapist by trade, found himself wrestling with a pull towards missions. This unshakeable desire led him to ask questions about the kingdom purpose of his job: "If I was gonna be a missionary right here in Los Angeles, what would that look like? Because it feels like I'm here, I've got this job, but it doesn't seem like it would keep God from using me." If you've ever w...

What began as a "chance encounter" at a Del Taco and a Dunkin Donuts, led Brandon and Marco into a deep friendship with a vision for Kingdom impact.  In this one of a kind episode, you'll join Tim in discovering the power of love and acceptance as evidenced through Brandon and Marco's relationship. You'll also be encouraged by the way God has led these two men to partner together in sharing the lo...

In this episode you'll hear the conclusion of Tim's conversation with Cory and Suz Ozbun who live and serve in the Kansas City area. Cory serves as a catalyst, mobilizer, and trainer, and Suz is a full-time Family Medicine Physician. The Ozbuns are passionate about seeing new disciples and spiritual families emerge in every neighborhood and network in their city. Are you ready to be a local discip...

In this episode you'll meet Cory and Suz Ozbun who live and serve in the Kansas City area. Cory serves as a catalyst, mobilizer, and trainer, and Suz is a full-time Family Medicine Physician. The Ozbuns are passionate about seeing new disciples and spiritual families emerge in every neighborhood and network in their city. In addition to hosting a microchurch with their own neighbors and friends, C...

In this episode you'll hear from Kelsey Phillips about her passion to hear from God and bless others with His words of love and encouragement. Kelsey serves as an elder in her church and has been involved with Novo’s Spiritual Authority Cohorts since 2017, first as a local leader, and then as a regional leader. Kelsey is married to Chandler and they have three children.

In this episode you'll hear from Amy Taylor, who caught a vision for ministering to Muslims through a short-term mission trip to Athens, Greece. Since then God has led Amy to join Novo staff as a missionary and she is living out her new found calling to bring the hope of Jesus to Muslims in her hometown of Austin, TX. Amy is married to her middle school sweetheart Grant, and they have 3 kids. She...

Are you ready to meet Tim?! In the first episode of Called Beyond we'll introduce you to our podcast host Tim Shuck. In recent years Tim's life with Jesus has been dramatically transformed. The primary catalyst for change in Tim's life has come through his experience in Novo's Spiritual Authority Cohort. --- HOST BIO: Tim Shuck is the Director of Novo's Spiritual Authority Cohorts. Tim loves pract...