NewChurch Podcast

Ever feel like you've messed up so bad there's no coming back? Like you're permanently in someone's "Do Not Trust" file—or worse, your own? Yeah, us too. This week's message is called "God Writes Comebacks" —because He does. Even when people give up on you. Even when you give up on you. Even when your idea of a good church service involves fog machines, metal music, and letting the devil preach (t...

Your voice is more powerful than you think. This message isn't just for dads, but it might challenge a few of us to stop weaponizing the silent treatment and start loving people like we actually want them in our lives. 😬 If you've ever struggled to connect with your kid, your spouse, your dad—or God—this one's for you.

Is God your sugar daddy in the sky? Your cosmic Uber driver who exists to make your life comfortable—as long as you keep Him happy? Kemper Crabb, our Head Elder at NewChurch, preached a mind-bending, soul-stretching Pentecost sermon that tackles Job, suffering, and that creepy 70s song "Vehicle"… and somehow ties it all together with spiritual warfare and the church's high calling to glorify God i...

🎙️ This week's sermon was preached by Angel Hart. That's right—Pastor's kid, fresh off graduating college and on his way to seminary, got up and gave the message at NewChurch. So if you've ever wondered what it would sound like if Pastor Frank was younger, and more emotionally intelligent… you should probably give this one a listen. 😏 He tackles what it means to love God with all your heart —yes,...

🍦 "It's not gluttony if it's Blue Bell." 🛑 False. Also—nice try. This week we're talking about the sneaky ways we justify our sin —especially the ones that feel totally normal (like sexual sin, cohabitation, and... queso addiction). It's a sermon about tape, temple prostitutes, blood sausage, and why God's design for sex is more than just outdated rules. 👀 Come ready to be slightly offended, de...

This week, we're tackling the entire book of Galatians in one message—yep, the whole thing. Six chapters. One sermon. No pressure. It's the first time we've done a Making Sense of the Bible message from the New Testament, and Galatians does not hold back. Paul is spicy. The Gospel is clear. And the bottom line? Jesus plus nothing. If you've ever felt like being a Christian was about jumping throug...

Please… for the sake of humanity… listen to this message. I'm serious. If we don't figure out how to talk with each other—how to deal with conflict without setting everything on fire—then we're just going to keep ruining Thanksgiving dinners, blowing up text threads, and unfollowing each other over pineapple pizza and politics. We are living in the golden age of misunderstanding. Everyone is offen...

Some stories are too heavy to carry alone. This is one of them. In this Good Friday message, Pastor Frank walks us through four acts of the crucifixion—through the eyes of Scripture, the sound of nails being driven, and the haunting beauty of grace that doesn't make sense. Jesus didn't just die for us—He died instead of us. And somehow, mysteriously, we died with Him. The pain, the shame, the secr...

Before the first Easter, there was no such thing as a happy ending. Every story ended the same way—death, loss, heartbreak. But then Jesus rose from the dead… and everything changed. In this joyful and thought-provoking Easter message, Pastor Frank Hart explores how the resurrection of Jesus turned tragedy into triumph and gave humanity something it never had before— real hope . With humor, histor...

Most of us are watching life from the sidelines—scared to jump in, unsure if we belong. But Jesus didn't come to be admired from a distance. He came to be followed. On Palm Sunday, He started a parade. Not the kind with candy and confetti—but one that leads to the cross… and beyond. No spectators. No spiritual benchwarmers. Just a call to join Him. 👣 Come see what it means to get in the parade....

Do Christians just pick and choose what Bible verses they like? Like, why do we still care what Leviticus says about sex—but ignore the stuff about bacon, tattoos, or polyester blends? Isn't that just religious hypocrisy with a side of shrimp cocktail? 👀 In this message, we're going to tackle one of the biggest accusations against Christianity: inconsistency . And we'll do it by looking at how th...

What if people thought you were a god? In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas perform a miracle—and the crowd tries to worship them. It's tempting to enjoy the spotlight, but they tear their clothes and point to Jesus instead. This week's message is about pride, suffering, and the only path to the Kingdom of God: through many tribulations. 💬 "We want to be worshiped, not crucified." But Jesus shows us a b...

Ever had a conversation that seemed to be going great—until suddenly you're the bad guy? 😳 That's exactly what happened to Paul and Barnabas in Acts 14. They were preaching the Gospel, people were believing... and then a mob tried to kill them. So, should they stay or should they go? This message is about what to do when sharing your faith gets awkward, rejected, or downright dangerous—and how to...

Have you ever hesitated to speak up because you weren't sure how people would react? Maybe you had the perfect comeback five minutes too late, or you thought of the right words after the conversation was already over. What about when it comes to talking about your faith? Ever felt that moment of panic—What if I don't say it right? What if they ask me something I don't know? What if I make things w...

We like to think we've carefully chosen what we believe—that we've weighed the evidence, considered the options, and landed on our opinions deliberately. But what if we're just  sticky cheeseballs rolling through life , collecting random opinions, cultural trends, and half-baked ideas without ever questioning if they're actually true? What if truth isn't something we invent—but something revealed...

Have you ever tried to do exactly what God wanted you to do—only to run into obstacle after obstacle? You finally commit to growing in your faith, sharing the Gospel, or stepping into what God is calling you to do… and suddenly, everything seems to push back. Yeah. That's not a coincidence. In today's message, we're diving into Acts 13:1-12 , where Paul and Barnabas are sent by the Holy Spirit on...

Life doesn't always go the way we expect. Sometimes, we get blindsided—by loss, by disappointment, by things we never saw coming. So what do we do when life hits hard? Where do we turn when the weight feels unbearable? In this message, we're going to talk about God's presence in our hardest moments , His power over the chaos , and His promises that hold us steady, even when everything else feels u...

Have you ever felt like you're just bad at prayer? Like you don't know the right words, or you're not sure if you're even doing it "right"? Maybe you start to pray and suddenly remember you need to buy milk—or worse, you fall asleep before you get past "Dear God…" You're not alone. Prayer is one of those things we know we should do, but most of us wrestle with it. We overcomplicate it. We wonder i...

Super Bowl Sunday is all about the big game , but what about the bigger mission ? Too many people treat church like a stadium—showing up to watch, analyze, and critique—but never getting in the game. Jesus didn't call us to sit on the sidelines . He called us to step up, play our part, and make disciples . So, are you in the game, or just watching? Join us as we talk about what it really means to...

Are You Just Burning Daylight? What if I told you that most of us are wasting our lives without even realizing it? Just burning daylight—going through the motions, caught up in distractions, filling our days with things that don't really matter. In this powerful message, Kemper Crabb takes us deep into the reality of our culture's crisis—where hopelessness and meaninglessness have taken hold, and...

How hard is it to follow Jesus—in every moment of your life? In this episode, we're diving deep into discipleship—how to stay teachable, lead by example, and point others to Christ. With humor, real-life stories (including one involving IKEA furniture), and a challenge to take an honest look at how we represent Jesus, this message will inspire you to grow in faith and live out your calling. Whethe...

Have you ever been let down by someone you trusted? Maybe they forgot something important, said the wrong thing, or just didn't show up when you needed them. If you've ever felt that sting, this message is for you. Today, we're talking about forgiveness—what it looks like when we're the ones holding the grudge, when we're the ones who've messed up, and how Jesus calls us to live out His grace in t...

Have you ever felt frustrated with church? Maybe you've struggled to find a place that feels like home, a community that truly gets it. Or maybe you've been tempted to just throw up your hands and say, "Forget it—I'll do this faith thing on my own." I get it. Kim and I have been there. We've wrestled with the disappointment, the awkward visits, and the big question: Why even bother with church? Bu...

There's something about starting a new year that makes us think about fresh starts, new goals, and doing life just a little better. But if you've ever made a resolution and then struggled to keep it, you know how hard it is to create real, lasting change. What if there's a reason for that? What if change doesn't come from sheer willpower or chasing the latest self-help trend? What if it comes from...

Christmas is supposed to be the season of joy and peace, but let's be honest—it doesn't always feel that way, does it? We try to be on our best behavior, but people push our buttons, plans go sideways, and before we know it, we're more Grinch than cheerful. What if the real problem isn't the chaos around us but something deeper? This week, we're diving into an ancient prophecy from Zephaniah that...