Extra Takes

Join us for this very special Extra Takes with Josh's guest from Kasr Eldobara Evangelical Church in Cairo, Egypt, Pastor Sameh Maurice. After a discussion about the history of his ministry, the conversation moves in to stories from Pastor Sameh about God's work, and how he sees the unbelievable in so many different situations. Don't miss this very special episode!

For this special episode of Extra Takes, Pastor Josh and congregant Steve French join host Jamie Mitchell on his radio program on the American Pastors' Network. Pastor Josh and Steve French were invited to speak about human flourishing from a Christian perspective. Listen in for a great discussion about how human flourishing is impossible without the God of the Universe.

Welcome to Extra Takes this week with Pastor Gus Davies and Matt Shiles as they dive deeper into Pastor Gus's sermon on Genesis 11. Matt brings his regular questions about a one-word summary, and takeaways from the weekend, and discusses what new thoughts preparing the sermon brought for Pastor Gus. They also discuss some subjects that were cut from the sermon for the sake of time. Join us for thi...

After a preview of coming attractions, Matt takes Pastor Josh into a discussion of this week's sermon on Noah, from Genesis 6:11-22, including takeaways, and connections to other elements of the Bible. Finally, Matt leads Pastor Josh into a discussion of his teaching point of "W.A.L.K. ing" with God and how this all wraps into the story of Noah.

Join Pastor Josh and his usual sidekick, Matt Shiles as they unpack this week's sermon about a blended family and a broken heart, from Genesis 6. Matt walks Pastor Josh through much of this sermon's content and asks him to further explain some of the finer points, including how judgement is loving.

Genesis 5 shows a pattern: born, live, die. But Enoch’s life broke the cycle. In this episode of Extra Takes, Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles recall harrowing car rides and the executive retreat from last week. Then talk a little about how Pastor Josh constructs his sermons before diving into the life of Enoch and how his life compared to the others around him in bible times and today. 

Ride along with Pastors Josh and Gus as they matriculate down the motorway and discuss Cain and Abel in Genesis 4:1-16. Pastor Josh's main point was "Sin left unchecked unravels love for one another – while God’s love is unreal for the other." He goes on to explain in more detail how Cain and Abel were so different in their love for God. Pastor Gus then leads PJ through a discussion of how you kno...

A calf-conscious Pastor Josh and Matt Shile dive deeper into the Easter sermon concerning: The bad news is that humans chose to love themselves supremely which led to nakedness and shame; The good news is that God chose to love unloving humans, unconditionally, so that they may be clothed and saved. Pastor Josh explains that "When you receive God's Love and you begin to love Him the way he's creat...

Join Masters Tournament hopeful Pastor Josh Laxton and his trusty caddy, Matt Shiles as they discuss this week's sermon from Palm Sunday regarding God's Love. After a discussion of how this sermon came together, they move to the main point: People lost the Garden because they lost their love for God. They conclude with requests of how we should pray leading up to Easter.

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!