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At North Point, we want you to be curious about your faith. We all bring experiences, doubts, and challenges to following Jesus. So what does it mean to be "deconstructing" your faith? Let's talk about it. Show Notes Submit A Question to The Riff

In this episode, Justin dives into scripture with Jeremy on the topic of sexuality. What was the original context of scripture? How do we approach this today? Dive into this conversation. Show Notes BEMA Podcast Submit A Question to The Riff

Another great Valentines episode lined up for you - this one featuring a chat with Jeremy & Leanne Johnson as they share lessons from their seasons of marriage, parenting, and growth. Show Notes: Andy Stanley, Staying In Love on RightNow Media

Staying in the topic of relationships, special host Jody Dow guides a conversation with North Pointers Ann Robertson and Student Pastor Anthony Hall about navigating the pressures of being single, and the attitudes and learnings of being single again . Whether you find yourself in either of those camps, we believe this conversation is helpful for anyone investing in growing yourself to have meanin...

As we kick off the series 'Love Handles,' Jeremy invites guests onto The Riff to talk about love, marriage, parenting, and growing your relationships as you follow Jesus. Today's episode features some "legends" of North Point - Gina and Shannon McMurtrey - who share nuggets of wisdom and experience in their journey of marriage. Show Notes The Crazy Cycle in Marriage - Right Now Media 5 Love Langua...

The moment you've all been waiting for....an episode on church structure and generosity! Buckle up for a discussion that is going to absoultey rock your world! But for real, we really hope everything shared in this episode is helpful for anyone new to church, and everyone who is stretching their personal generosity. Jump in. Show Notes Generosity questions? Email Danina (giving@northpointchurch.tv...

Jeremy meets a friend on the internet and invites him onto the podcast! Ed Rapp shares his story of his 37 year career at Caterpillar, Inc., a few learnings on the way, and his journey of founding Stay Strong vs. ALS. Show Notes: StayStrongvsALS.com " Measure Twice, Cut Once " - Book, Search publication #PEBJ0110

Jeremy sits down with Dream Center Campus Pastor Andy Thornton and they dive into Andy's stories of growing up in church, driving around in white conversion vans, and fighting through church hurts to become the best version of who he is today.

Happy New Year! We were really hoping that Jeremy would take a dive into commentating on Premiere League soccer.... instead, Jeremy is joined by guest Jen Davis who shares her journey of spirituality and goal setting. A helpful discussion as we kick off the new year for all followers of Jesus. Show Notes Atomic Habits by James Clear

To celebrate the end of 2021 and look forward to 2022, we've got some highlights of some brand NEW episodes dropping on January 3rd and hitting you every single week next year. Give it a spin!

Merry Christmas from all of us at North Point and The Riff! In this episode, Jeremy hosts Justin & Jami Glenn as they share about creating meaningful memories and intentional time with family over the holiday season. Show Notes Love & Logic Resources Parenting Love & Logic Grace Based Parenting Gathering Around Blog

We've all lost something in the last two years...pandemics, politics, and preferences have forced us to stretch and create new habits. So how do you handle change, especially when it involves losing something? In this episode, Jeremy and Justin talk about grief - something we need to reflect well as followers of Jesus. Show Notes: Listen to the first episode of Take 5 Submit a question for The Rif...

Kicking off December, Jeremy sits down with Springfield Campus Pastor Chris Torres. Chris shares his story of life change and following Jesus that led him to become a pastor today! Submit A Question for The Riff

In this episode, Jeremy creates his own church denomination....wait, nope, that's not what happened. Let's talk about denominations: what they are, ask if they are important, and how they define our understanding of church. Show Notes: Submit a question for the podcast

Jeremy invites North Pointer Preston Ulmer to share his story and talks about having real relationship with your neighbors without having ulterior motives. Preston also talks about The Doubter's Club, a group (and also book) about creating conversations with people across all faiths and backgrounds and developing real relationship without using conversion as a bait and switch. Show Notes: Purchase...

A continuation of Episode 15, Jeremy & Justin resume their conversation with Dr. Dan Morrison. How does the Book of Revelation apply to the here and now if we weren't the original audience of its writings? How does this book help us understand following Jesus? Let's go for it. Show Notes: Reading Revelation Responsibly - Book on Amazon

In today's episode, Jeremy & Justin take a deep dive on the book of Revelation. Joined by special guest Dr. Dan Morrison, a local expert on the writings and letters in the book. Is there a rapture? How about a mark of the beast? Let's talk about it. Submit a question for the podcast

Episode 14! Jeremy and co-host Justin start a brand new segment called "take 5" where they answer questions that YOU submit to the podcast Speaking of questions you submit to the podcast, you should definitely submit a question to the podcast at www.northpointchurch.tv/podcast . Show notes: Message from Chris Torres - I Still Have Sin in my Life

Jeremy and Justin find a DeLorean and travel to...the future. What does the future of "the church" look like? What if the future of the church isn't about planning ahead, but embracing Jesus where we are right now? Let's talk about it.

Dr. David Swift joins Jeremy for an in-depth therapy session...well, a little bit. A conversation centered around anger, emotions, and how to have a healthy mind, heart, and soul as real humans and followers of Jesus. Show Notes: Enneagram Class 8 Primary Emotions

Matt & Sarah Hasselbeck join Jeremy for a conversation about parenting - what is helpful, hurtful, and hopeful about cultivating your relationships with your kids as they discuss some tools and strategies that were learned along their parenting journey. Show Notes: Dinner Table Devotional Family Devotional   Right Now Media

Jeremy and Justin dive into mental health: what it is and why it is crucial to dialogue as a follower of Jesus. Jeremy shares his journey with anxiety in his own life and how to grow through personal challenges. This is part 1 of a continued conversation. For mental health counseling resources, check out the following links: Burrell Behavioral Health: 417-761-5000 option 1,  https://www.burrellcen...

The Bible talks about weird stuff, so what do we do with that? Jeremy and Justin talk about Nephilim, giant creatures wrote about in the Old Testament, and how to navigate the mysteries of scripture in your life.

In this episode, Jeremy Johnson sits down with Jody Dow who is the Director at the Springfield Dream Center. The two talk about how the Dream Center fits into the mission of North Point and how bringing help and hope to our community is vital to the health of our church. Show Notes: Springfield Dream Center Website

It's Republic launch week, so Jeremy has a chat with campus pastor Jon Martz, where we get to hear all about how Jon never wanted to be a campus pastor. Let's hear how it happened. Show Notes: Republic Campus