New Work Fellowship Podcast

This week, Josh is joined by Steve Buttram, Justin Eshenbaugh, and Tate Wells for a conversation centered around Paxton's message on the tension between pleasure, legalism, and the grace of God. Through practical examples ranging from family traditions and work habits to music, generosity, and Bible reading, the team explores what it looks like to avoid the ditches of chasing pleasure at all costs...

Overarching: The problem is not pleasure; the problem is asking pleasure to do what only God can. Anytime there is tension anxiety is often present. Examples of tension creating anxiety Balloon as it gets close to popping. Solomon in Ecclesiastes 2 is going to talk about pleasure and in the process identifies some tensions that are created, and whenever we put things under tension we typically ide...

The things we chase can never satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts. Ecclesiastes reminds us that lasting peace is found not by pursuing more "under the sun," but by fixing our minds on God, whose presence fills the void, calms our anxiety, and gives our lives eternal purpose. Winds Of Change The Void We Chase Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Ecclesiastes 12:13

Josh, Kevin, Michael, and Steve wrap up the Altared series by reflecting on God's design for relationships and why our differences are often His greatest gifts. From hilarious "Better Together" debates to meaningful conversations about marriage, friendship, singleness, and the value of healthy community, this episode explores how God designed people to strengthen one another instead of going throu...

Sermon Series – “Altared” – God’s Design in Life and Relationships Sermon – Perfectly Different by Design Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25 The Problem: The Burden of Aloneness We are built to find satisfaction in relationships The Solution: The Gift of a Companion Different by Design, but Designed to Fit Together God’s Plan: The Covenant of Marriage One Man, and One Woman. One Covenant. One Flesh. No Sh...

***ATTENTION: Various portions of this episode have been redacted for listeners' safety.*** This week on Beyond Sunday, Justin Eshenbaugh, Josh Hensley, Paxton Redd, and Michael Shearon kick things off with a hilarious conversation about backpack essentials, camp memories, mosquitoes, and a few stories that probably should have stayed redacted. Beneath the laughter, the discussion turns toward one...

The sweetest relationships are built on covenant care, where people humbly bear one another’s burdens while faithfully carrying their own responsibilities. Galatians 6 reminds us that we were never meant to walk alone, and that every act of support points back to Christ, who carried our greatest burden on the cross. Altared: God’s Design in Life and Relationship The Cake - The Sweetness of the Cov...

Josh Hensley, Michael Shearon, Paxton Redd, and first-time guest Luke Terrell kick off the episode with a lighthearted conversation about loyalty, favorite restaurants, abandoned hobbies, group chats, and the many things people enthusiastically commit to before eventually moving on. The fun opener naturally leads into a deeper discussion about promises, why human promises often disappoint, and how...

Altared: God’s Design in Life and Relationship The Rings of Promise - Covenant Sealed Hosea 2:19-20, Ephesians 1:13-14 Love always gives. Genesis 24, John 3:16, and Revelation 21 shows how godly relationships are marked by trust, open-handed surrender, and sacrificial love. Whether in marriage, friendship, parenting, or the church, we are called to stop asking, “What can I get?” and start asking,...

ASK A QUESTION - TELL A STORY - CONNECT WITH US This week, Evan, Josh, Michael, and Paxton kick things off with plenty of laughs from VBS week, including church staff confessions about thermostat battles, driving preferences, dishwashing rules, and Josh's surprisingly controversial cake-cutting method. The conversation turns into a fun exploration of the little things people try to control and how...

Love always gives. Genesis 24, John 3:16, and Revelation 21 shows how godly relationships are marked by trust, open-handed surrender, and sacrificial love. Whether in marriage, friendship, parenting, or the church, we are called to stop asking, “What can I get?” and start asking, “What can I give?” Altared: God’s Design in Life and Relationship The Father Acts - Given In Love Genesis 24:50-61

This week on the Beyond Sunday podcast, Cliff Hines, Hannah Buttram, and Josh Hensley join the conversation to unpack Sunday’s message on anticipation, waiting, and being spiritually ready for the return of Christ. Along the way, the crew shares hilarious confessions about traffic rage, Amazon tracking habits, ruined surprises, airport timing, and why microwaves are apparently a spiritual test. Th...

Jesus is the Waiting Groom who has gone to prepare a place for His bride and promises to return so that we may be with Him forever (John 14:1–3). Our anticipation of His return shapes how we live now—giving us hope in the waiting, revealing what we truly believe, and changing our priorities as we prepare for the wedding feast of the Lamb (Revelation 19:6–9). Altared: God’s Design in Life and Relat...

This week on the Beyond Sunday podcast, Josh, Michael, and Evan welcome ministry assistant Jennifer Heltsley to the table for her first appearance on the show. The crew kicks things off with a hilarious game called “First Date or Youth Camp,” filled with stories and observations about camp crushes, emotional conversations, matching hoodies, and the unforgettable chaos of student ministry summers....

Altared: God’s Design in Life and Relationships – The White Dress - Ephesians 5:22-27, Revelation 7:9-10, 13-14 Marriage is a reflection of the relationship between Christ and His Church, and Jesus Himself prepares His bride to stand holy and blameless before God. Ephesians 5 and Revelation 7 remind us that purity cannot be earned through human effort, but only received through the blood of the La...

This week on the Beyond Sunday podcast, Michael Shearon, Josh Hensley, and special guests Wendy Westerfield, Noell Robinson, and Tressy Wells share heartfelt and hilarious stories from the front lines of foster care. From kids eating chicken bones and discovering sweat for the first time to touching conversations about reunification, adoption, and opening your home, the episode balances laughter w...

Altared: God’s Design in Life and Relationship Walking the Aisle - Where It All Begins Genesis 15:8-21 Wedding ceremonies are filled with moments we recognize, but many of them carry deeper biblical meaning than we realize. From covenant to relationships, these traditions often point to something greater than themselves. One of the most iconic moments in any wedding is the walk down the aisle and...

This week’s episode of Beyond Sunday starts with hilarious stories about siblings, childhood memories, and the random things people refuse to throw away. From old Nintendo systems to mysterious keys and worn-out keepsakes, the conversation naturally shifts into a deeper discussion about forgiveness and why some hurts are much harder to release than others. Using the story of Hosea and Gomer, the t...

Forgiveness is a journey. We fear it because it costs so much, but grace wins when we keep choosing it. Forgiveness is not a moment; it’s a lifestyle. Grace Wins - Over Fear Hosea 3:1-3

This week on Beyond Sunday, Josh, Michael, Evan, and special guest Lorin Borntrager follow up on week two of Grace Wins with a conversation about bitterness, forgiveness, and the freedom God wants for us. After a very memorable taste-test game full of bitter foods and drinks, the conversation turns to Joseph’s story and the challenge of forgiving even when the apology is weak, the hurt is real, an...