Northpoint Austin Podcast

When you picture heaven, what do you see? Clouds, halos, endless singing? What if the clichés you’ve grown up with miss the real thing by infinity, and the truth is better than you imagined? And what if it’s the place your heart actually longs to be? Imagine if forever isn’t far off, but already tugging at your everyday choices. And what if what’s ahead is better than what you grew up picturing? W...

Eternity isn’t just a church word, it’s a deeply recessed ache we bump into in life’s beautiful moments, it’s broken ones, and when “more” never feels like enough. What if that ache is actually God’s way of telling us we were made for something beyond this short glimpse of a life we obsess over? And if that’s true, what we believe about what’s next might be the most practical thing shaping how we...

The God who loves you and made you in his image did the same for the you across from you; even the you’s that drive you crazy. What if the people who frustrate us most are carrying more than we can see? This message presses on how our hidden narratives about others shape who we’re becoming, and what might shift if we traded judgment for curiosity. What do you see when you look in the mirror? Does...

Identity is slippery: we wear labels, bury wounds, and curate versions of ourselves. What if the fears we avoid are the clearest clues to who we’re becoming? Beneath personality, performance, and pain lie patterns still asking the same unsettling question: who am I, really? Step to the mirror and consider identity, purpose, and being fully known. What do you see when you look in the mirror? Does t...

What if the life you want, peace over pressure and identity over insecurity, hinges on a shift most of us never make? This message challenges the way we measure worth and presses on the gap between knowing about God and actually knowing God. Expect a few uncomfortable questions, a surprising lens for seeing yourself and others, and a clear next step you might be avoiding.  What do you see when you...

Sometimes the hardest part of anything new is just getting started. Have you tried opening the Bible, but didn’t even know where to open it to? Have you ever wondered, ‘How does this apply to me, anyways?’ Well you’re not alone. As we wrap up this series, (Mis)Understanding the Bible, Jordan walks through what it actually looks like to make the Bible a part of our every-day lives. And you’ll be su...

Can you even trust the Bible in a world of deepfakes, clickbait, and broken promises? You probably have real objections. How do we deal with the “telephone game” copies, seeming contradictions, and the misuse of scripture throughout history? And how do we weigh those against eyewitness accounts, early manuscripts, archaeology, and the story of the resurrection? You’ve probably heard the Bible is c...

Have you ever considered that maybe the Bible was written for you, not to you? If you’ve bumped into confusing commands, seeming contradictions, or culture clashes, you’re definitely not the first. Maybe there’s a better way to read scripture, and maybe there’s a better lens to view your Bible through. You’ve probably heard the Bible is confusing, outdated, inspiring, life-changing, or just a neat...

Is the Bible actually worth reading? Beyond quotes and soundbites, feel good messages and confusing stories, what is the Bible? In Part 1 of (Mis)Understanding the Bible we’re diving into the “what” and the “why” of the B-I-B-L-E. And you might leave rerethinking the book you thought you knew. You’ve probably heard the Bible is confusing, outdated, inspiring, life-changing, or just a neat story. S...

What if generosity isn’t something God wants from you, but something he wants for you? If money is tied to our peace and our priorities, then changing where it goes might change who we’re becoming. This conversation is about trust, not transactions. In many of the most important areas of life, we start as consumers or spectators. But at some point, you realize you still feel like you're on the...

We all chase greatness, titles, wins, applause, but what if our scoreboards are wrong? This week we explore a way to stand out that begins by stepping back. It might feel upside down, but it could change how you show up at home, at work, and at church. In many of the most important areas of life, we start as consumers or spectators. But at some point, you realize you still feel like you're on...

Do you have a full calendar but don’t feel like you have a full life? Do you know a lot of people, but don’t feel like you’re known by anyone? If that lands a little too close to home, well you’re not alone. What if there was a place that didn’t just fill up space on your calendar but actually filled you up? A place that you belong to? And people that know you, and accept you anyways? That place e...

You’re doing fine… until you're not. One scroll, one conversation, one glance and suddenly your happiness feels smaller, your life less impressive. Why does comparison come so naturally, and why does it cost us so much? Jesus never promised instant happiness. Instead, He invites us into a way of life that transforms us from the inside out. True happiness isn’t built through shortcuts, it’s dev...

Have you ever wondered why happiness feels so close, yet always just out of reach? Maybe it’s not about what you're chasing, but how you're chasing it. What if the secret to real happiness is hidden in the small, everyday choices you barely notice? Jesus never promised instant happiness. Instead, He invites us into a way of life that transforms us from the inside out. True happiness isn’t...

Have you ever chased happiness, only to feel further away from it? Most of us think happiness means avoiding negative feelings at all costs, but what if that's actually keeping us stuck? In this message, we'll uncover how embracing our emotions, rather than escaping them, can lead to genuine happiness. Jesus never promised instant happiness. Instead, He invites us into a way of life that t...

We all like to feel in control. But what if control is quietly costing you the very thing you’re chasing? This message explores a surprising connection between control, peace, and happiness — and why letting go might be the most powerful move you can make. Jesus never promised instant happiness. Instead, He invites us into a way of life that transforms us from the inside out. True happiness isn’t...

Ever feel like happiness keeps slipping through your fingers? What if everything you’ve tried has actually been missing the point entirely? In this message, we uncover the hidden mindset shift that could finally make contentment something you have and not something you hope for one day. Jesus never promised instant happiness. Instead, He invites us into a way of life that transforms us from the in...

Ever felt like you're constantly chasing a purpose that's always just out of reach? Most of us spend years searching for meaning in our careers, accomplishments, and roles—but what if we've been asking the wrong question all along? In this message, we dive into the overlooked truths about purpose that change everything you thought you knew. Discovering your purpose isn’t accidental — b...

We all want to know we’re on the right path, but what if the way we’ve been thinking about purpose is actually making it harder to find? For many of us, the pressure to figure it all out can leave us feeling stuck, confused, or even like we’ve missed it. In this message, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most common misconceptions about purpose and why they might be getting in the way. Disco...

Have you ever questioned the foundation of everything you believe about yourself? What if your worth, purpose, and identity aren’t as solid as you think? Or way more solid than you think? Before we talk about who you are, we need to talk about how you got here. This message invites you to revisit the very beginning, and rethink everything that’s followed. Discovering your purpose isn’t accidental...

What if there’s more to fatherhood and to God than you thought? In this message, we look at a surprising and deeply personal truth that could anchor your identity, your peace, and your sense of belonging. Whether you are a dad, had a dad, or even struggle with the idea of dad—especially God as the perfect dad—this conversation might just change your mind. We all have ideas about God. Some comforti...

What if God is bigger, and yet closer, than you think? In part 2 of Who is God, we’re asking questions that could reshape how you experience God everyday.  We all have ideas about God. Some comforting, some confusing, and some we don’t even know where they came from. But what if the way you see God is shaping the way you are living without you even realizing it? And who is God anyway? The answer m...

We all want to be loved. What if love isn't just something God does, but it’s who He is? We all have ideas about God. Some comforting, some confusing, and some we don’t even know where they came from. But what if the way you see God is shaping the way you are living without you even realizing it? And who is God anyway? The answer might not be what you were expecting.  📌 NEXT STEPS: Wherever y...

When it comes to money, there’s a gap we all feel between where we are and where we want to be. But what if what’s standing in that gap isn’t what you think? And what if recognizing where you are right now could lead to a perspective so simple, and so obvious, it’s hard to believe we’ve missed it? This message is both challenging and surprisingly freeing. You might not see money the same way again...

What if the way we think about money is actually stealing our peace? In Part 2 of the series, "Keep the Change", we explore Jesus’ radical invitation to flip the script on how we handle our finances. It's not about guilt, it's about trust, freedom, and living with purpose. Whether you're stressed, stuck, or just searching for a better way, this message could change your futur...