NextGen Faith and Focus

In this episode of  NextGen Faith and Focus , we walk through 2 Peter 2 and Peter’s urgent call for discernment in a noisy, confusing world. This chapter warns believers that not every spiritual-sounding message leads toward Christ, and that truth must be guarded with wisdom and humility. Discover how false teaching distorts holiness, why character matters more than charisma, and how leaders and d...

In this episode of  NextGen Faith and Focus , we walk through 2 Peter 1 and Peter’s call to intentional spiritual growth. Written near the end of Peter’s life, this chapter challenges leaders to move beyond stagnant faith and pursue holiness, maturity, and lasting formation. Discover how grace fuels growth, why character matters more than charisma, and how disciplined faith produces leadership tha...

In this episode of  NextGen Faith and Focus , we unpack 1 Peter 5 and Peter’s final call to shepherd God’s people with humility, vigilance, and hope. Addressing leaders directly, this chapter challenges us to lead willingly, resist pride, remain spiritually alert, and entrust our anxieties to a faithful God. Peter reminds weary leaders that Christ is the Chief Shepherd and that suffering seasons a...

In this episode of  NextGen Faith and Focus , we step into 1 Peter 4, a chapter written to believers facing suffering, misunderstanding, and the real cost of following Jesus. Peter does not call leaders to avoid suffering, but to allow it to shape them into the likeness of Christ.

In this episode of  NextGen Faith and Focus , we unpack 1 Peter 3 as a powerful framework for holy leadership in a skeptical and watching world. Peter challenges leaders to influence not through force or argument, but through character, humility, courage, and Christlike conduct. From honoring the vulnerable to responding to criticism with blessing, this chapter calls leaders into a deeper expressi...

In this episode of  NextGen Faith and Focus , we explore 1 Peter 2 and its powerful vision of leadership rooted in identity and holiness. Peter reminds believers that they are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, and living stones shaped by Christ Himself. This passage calls leaders to serve with integrity, stand firm in a skeptical world, and embody the character of Christ in every sphere of infl...

In this episode of  NextGen Faith and Focus , we talk through 1 Peter 1 — a chapter written to leaders and disciples navigating pressure, misunderstanding, and cultural tension. Peter anchors weary leaders in identity, refines them through trials, and calls them into a life of holy intentionality shaped by the character of Christ. Discover how holiness, hope, and deep spiritual formation equip lea...

In this episode of  NextGen Faith and Focus , Pastor Joe explores Ezekiel 36 and 37 through the lens of leadership. These chapters reveal a God who renews His leaders so they can lead others into renewal—reviving dry hearts, restoring identity, and breathing life into what feels hopeless. Whether you’re a pastor, teacher, volunteer, or everyday disciple carrying spiritual responsibility, this mess...

After learning to pause and rest, how do we return with purpose? In this episode of NextGen Faith and Focus, Pastor Joe explores the next step in spiritual formation: refocusing your life and leadership around what truly matters. Drawing from biblical examples like Nehemiah, Moses, and Jesus, he unpacks how clarity, evaluation, and intention help us live with renewed mission after seasons of still...

After a brief break,   NextGen Faith and Focus  returns with a timely reflection on the  spiritual discipline of rest . In this episode, “Finding Faith in the Pause,” he explores how slowing down helps us rediscover God’s rhythm for our lives. Drawing from Bruce B. Miller’s  Your Life in Rhythm , Pastor Joe unpacks six practical strategies to help us live with peace, purpose, and balance. Whether...

Humanity was created good, very good. Created in God's image. However, sin entered the story through the Fall - breaking our relationship with God, with each other, and with creation. The good news? God never gives up on us. From the very beginning, He promised redemption. In Jesus, that promise is fulfilled - sin is defeated, grace is offerece, and hope is restored. We believe god not only forgiv...

In this episode of  NextGen Faith and Focus , we explore one of the most foundational truths about humanity: being made in the image of God. What does it mean for our dignity, purpose, and worth? How should it shape the way we see and treat others; even the ones who are hardest to love? Join us as we unpack Scripture, wrestle with real-life challenges, and discover how seeing people as God’s image...

Knowing  what  the Bible is isn’t enough. We also have to know  how  to read it and apply it to our lives.

We believe the Bible is God-breathed; given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit, fully trustworthy, and authoritative in all matters of faith and Christian living. ·        Inspired  – God’s Spirit worked through human authors, respecting their context and personality, while ensuring His truth was perfectly communicated. ·        Authoritative  – As Nazarenes, we affirm that Scripture, not culture o...

In this week’s episode of  NextGen Faith and Focus , we continue our Doctrine and Worldview series by exploring the third Person of the Trinity — God the Holy Spirit. He is not just a force or a feeling, but the very presence of God living in every believer. The Spirit empowers us for mission, guides us into truth, and transforms us into the likeness of Christ. Through Scripture, story, and practi...

In this episode of  NextGen Faith and Focus , we continue our Doctrine and Worldview series by exploring the identity of Jesus Christ — fully God, fully human, and our Savior. Many students admire Jesus as a moral teacher, but hesitate to embrace Him as Lord. Together we’ll look at what Scripture teaches about who Jesus really is, why His dual nature matters, and how this truth transforms our live...

Standing on Pikes Peak, I was struck with awe, not just by the beauty, but by the God who made it all. The God who is holy, loving, and the Creator of everything. This week on NextGen Faith and Focus, we're discussing who God the Father is: Holy - set apart, perfect love, without flaw. Loving - a compassionate Father who knows and cares for us. Creator - the source of all life, who made us wit...

What you believe shapes the way you live. Doctrine isn’t dusty theology for “church nerds” — it’s the foundation that holds you steady when life gets messy. This week on  NextGen Faith and Focus , we’re breaking the myth that doctrine is boring and showing how it’s actually one of the most practical, life-shaping things you can know.   In this episode: What doctrine really is (spoiler: not just bi...

Duty Over Desire  — when ministry feels more like  “other duties as assigned”  than your actual calling. Let’s talk frustration, faithfulness, and finding purpose in the parts of ministry no one sees — or signs up for. Not everything we do feels “spiritual,” but every act of service can still be sacred. What if God is forming you more in the unnoticed than the celebrated? #NextGenFaithAndFocus #Yo...

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers or hiding behind a polished image. It’s about leading from a place of  wholeness   with honesty, humility, and holy confidence. In this episode, we unpack what it means to be vulnerable without becoming reckless  and how authentic leadership can actually strengthen your spiritual authority. You’ll hear: Why oversharing isn’t the same as being real How...

25th EPISODE DROP!  🎉 We made it to  25 episodes  of  NextGen Faith and Focus , and this one might be the most timely yet. When life shakes — your plans, your calling, your leadership, what holds you together? This episode isn’t just for the weary; it’s for the leaders, mentors, and disciples who know the truth, but still feel the pressure. We’re talking: – Formation vs. performance – Worshiping ...

In a culture obsessed with speed, multitasking, and hustle, Jesus calls us to live  unhurried . Not lazy. Not unmotivated. But  purposeful  — walking in rhythm with His Spirit. We’ll unpack how hurry sabotages your soul, how Jesus modeled a slower pace, and how abiding in Christ (John 15:4) requires margin, presence, and intentional pause.

Are you exhausted from trying to prove yourself — to God, to others, even to yourself? In today’s episode of  NextGen Faith and Focus , we’re naming one of the heaviest cultural lies we carry: the pressure to perform. Whether it’s in the classroom, on the field, or inside the church, we’re told our worth is tied to achievement. But the gospel tells a different story — one of freedom, not hustle. R...

In today’s episode of our  Un-Series , we dive deep into one of the greatest challenges of modern discipleship:  distraction . We’re living in the most distracted generation in history — but what grabs your attention will eventually shape your direction. This episode isn’t just about turning off your phone or checking less notifications. It’s about reclaiming your purpose, realigning your focus, a...

In a world overflowing with noise, pressure, and possessions, simplicity often feels out of reach — or worse, irrelevant. But what if living  light  is exactly what Jesus calls us to? In this episode of  NextGen Faith and Focus , we explore simplicity not as minimalism, but as a spiritual posture — one that clears the clutter so we can follow Jesus with greater focus, freedom, and faith. We’ll unp...