North City Church

King Of My Heart - Steffany Gretzinger / Bethel Music One Name - Jesus Culture Worthy Of It All - UPPERROOM Yes And Amen - Pat Barrett / Housefires

Pastor Christian Ann and the worship leader of North City Church Kara joined Adaobi in a conversation about the Discipline of worship.  They discussed what worship is and how it can transform our lives when we do it personally and corporately.

Whose promises are you trusting in during this season? Join Pastor J.D. as he explores the book of 2 Peter.

We are in the third part of Foster's book: The Corporate Disciplines. Pastor JD and Adaobi dive into the conversation about Discipline of confession and how it can be practiced both personally and corporately.

What is the difference that  Jesus makes when we are enduring difficult circumstances? Pastor JD encourages and challenges us through the words of James.

Hear from Dr. Dennis Edwards professor of New Testament at North Park Seminary. He is speaking on 1 Peter - on which he recently wrote a commentary! He is also the author of Might From The Margins which was released this summer.

Prepare for a Dwelling in the Word through the reflections of Pastor ChristianAnn on Hebrews 10:19-25.

Did you know that to serve is a discipline?  Rev. Steph O'Brien from Mill City Church joins Adaobi in the conversation about this Discipline.  Is service something we have to learn or is it something we have naturally?  Join us in this conversation. 

Here Is Love - Matt Redman No Longer Slaves - Bethel Music Egypt - Bethel Music The Center Of All History - Steffany Gretzinger

The word 'submission' has been a curse word for us in an individualist society.  Even more so if you have experienced an abuse in leadership.  Adaobi and Misty dive into this conversation about the biblical interpretation of submission and how we can grow in this discipline.  They talked from their personal experiences how submission was used in the church, in their personal relatio...

What’s the difference between solitude and isolation? How can solitude actually help us be more present with others? What difference does solitude make in your spiritual life? All this and more as Adaobi and JD explore the spiritual discipline of solitude. Show notes:  Pacem in Terris : Hermitage north of Minneapolis where you can try a silent retreat  Personal Spiritual Retreat Guide :...

Sunday North City had the special privilege of joining with 3 other Covenant Churches to hold a combined multi-cultural service at Brookdale Covenant Church. It was an amazing testament to the beauty of the church and the kingdom of God.  Pastor Hector Reyes preached the sermon which is the substance of this podcast episode (in Spanish with a translator). 

Rest On Us - UPPERROOM Surrounded (This Is How I Fight My Battles) - UPPERROOM To The One - UPPERROOM Worthy of It All + All Of The Glory - UPPERROOM

“Simplicity is the only thing that sufficiently reorients our lives so that possessions can be genuinely enjoyed without destroying us.” What is the discipline of simplicity in Christian spiritual formation? How can and change and affect our lives. Join Adaobi and JD as they discuss simplicity and how it helps us fight against the temptations of power, success, and popularity to embrace the kingdo...

Can Jesus relate to us?  Adaobi addresses this question and poses a couple of questions to take us deeper to gain more understanding on the difference Jesus makes.

Why study? How do we actually pursue God through Study?  Join Adaobi & JD as they explore the spiritual discipline of study. Hear how study has shaped their lives, and how you can get started if studying scripture is something you’ve wanted to start or jumpstart in your relationship with God.

Have you ever missed the moment? This year has "been a moment", a tough one, a disruption in our lives. But sometimes disruptions in our lives can have the potential for the most positive transformation. Listen in as Pastor JD explores how if we don't want to "miss the moments" in our lives, we need to create space to meet God in those moments.

What if you spent your life building a life you never stopped to enjoy? Would you really be living? God wants something better for you, its called sabbath.  Join Pastor CA and JD as they explore the practice of sabbath and how it can transform your life. Sabbath as enjoyment, sabbath as resistance, sabbath as awareness.  Resources: Sabbath as Resistance - Walter Brugggemann Celebration o...

Late-night taco bell runs.... Dreams of deliverance... Fasting. Join Adaobi and JD as they tell stories of what fasting has looked like in there lives, and talk about how its a forgotten spiritual discipline that can have tremendous power in our lives. Oh and they do a bunch of laughing along the way :)  Resources:  Celebration of Discipline - Richard foster  (Fasting Chapter) ...

This City Is Yours - Elevation Fall Afresh - Bethel Music What A Beautiful Name - Hillsong Jesus, We Love You - Bethel Music

"Prayer is the central avenue through which God transforms us as humans." Richard foster.  How has your practice of prayer been recently? Do you feel connected to God? Do you feel like you don't know what to say to God and when you pray with others? Don't let that hold you up. Listen in to this podcast with Adaobi and Pastor JD as they talk about prayer and how Jesus taught us to pray. You ma...

Great Are You Lord - All Sons & Daughters Good Grace - Hillsong Do It Again - Elevation Worship Our Father - Bethel Music

What comes to mind when you hear the word "meditation." Often times it's Eastern religions, guru, or something to that effect. What do Christians mean when they talk about meditation? Join Adaobi and Pastor JD as they explore what Christian meditation in the way of Jesus looks like. Richard Foster describes meditation as "Simply creating the space to hear God's voice and choosing to obey."  S...

Be Thou My Vision God I Look To You - Bethel Music I Want To Know You - Jesus Culture Fountains - Josh Baldwin

Are you at a place in life where the questions "How are you doing spiritual?" seem like a scary question to answer? Don't freak out, your not alone, and there is a way forward. Join Pastor JD and Adaobi for this weekly podcast where they explore spiritual formation in the way of Jesus, and how certain practices and disciplines can reinvigorate your spiritual life.  The Launch of the Pursuing...