Northwest Christian Church Podcasts

It may be the most famous chapter in the whole bible. Whether you’re a Christian or not, if you’ve ever been to a funeral, you’ve probably heard it. Psalm 23 is an iconic passage of scripture, and for some great reasons! This Psalm teaches us so much about God and who He is as our shepherd, companion, host, and victor.

They say that the smartest person in the room is not necessarily the person who knows the most. It’s the person who asks the best questions! In our Psalm today, David asks the most important question that anyone can ever ask – What does it take to be in a relationship with God? The answer to this question matters more than anything else in all creation.

At no other point in human history have people had the ability to marvel that the majesty and glory of our world. Even “normal people” can travel and visit some of the most beautiful places on earth. We have telescopes that show us parts of the universe that are beyond description. In light of all of this…what are people that God cares about us? Why do we rate at all?

When you pray, what sort of language do you use? Many people think that there are certain ways that we must pray. Words that must be used if we want to do it right. If there’s no “thees” and “thous” in there, a lot of us don’t think it’s a valid prayer. The Psalms show us something very different. There is a realness and a rawness to our prayers built on the character of God Himself. As we lean in...

One of the most primal emotions we experience in this life is fear. In Psalm 3, David addresses this powerful emotion of fear. He shows us that there are two different levels to fear and 4 ways to overcome that fear. As we lean into what God is teaching us in this Psalm, we can find a way to live above our fears and anxieties and find peace and rest for our souls.

Ever get a song stuck in your head? Of course you have! It happens all the time. We hear a song, or we think of something and a musical refrain pops into our head, and then we can’t seem to get it out! What if that same thing happened with scripture? What if a verse or two popped into our heads and we couldn’t get them out? How might that change our day-to-day life? That was some of the original i...

Ever get a song stuck in your head? Of course you have! It happens all the time. We hear a song, or we think of something and a musical refrain pops into our head, and then we can’t seem to get it out! What if that same thing happened with scripture? What if a verse or two popped into our heads and we couldn’t get them out? How might that change our day-to-day life? That was some of the original i...

What if the Bible is fake? What if it’s just a collection of myths and legends written by some guys in a cave somewhere? What if it’s been changed so much we don’t even know what is real and what isn’t anymore? These questions, and others like it, are some of those deep questions that can really rattle a person’s faith. Are there answers? Why should we even believe the Bible anymore?

When Charles Darwin penned his book On the Origin of Species, he launched nothing short of a revolution that has impacted every facet of life down to our day. His ideas have permeated math, science, history, and even theology and has created this idea that science and the Bible cannot coexist. To be scientific means to be in opposition to God. What if that were not true, though? What if the study...

There are over 320 million “gods” in the world today and 22 major religious systems among the 7 billion people on this planet. With all those religions and gods to worship, how can the Bible claim that there is only ONE way to heaven…that there is only ONE God? Is it logical to claim that the God of the Bible is really who He says He is? How can we believe that there is only one God and one Lord,...

The challenge of modern apologetics is not simply one of having enough evidence that demands a verdict. It’s deeper than that. It begins by addressing the deep confusion and challenge presented by our modern world that has had its moral moorings set adrift in a sea of relativism. To be prepared to give a reason for the hope in us, we must first understand this lostness and know how to address it w...

Today, we celebrate our graduates. As part of this special day, our guest speaker is Jackson Pitts, a 2025 graduate of Cornerstone Prep Academy.

One of the challenges of following Jesus is this tricky thing called “evangelism.” According to statistics, most Christians do not share their faith these days. Some don’t see it as their responsibility, but many avoid evangelism out of fear. They lack confidence because they are afraid of not having the right answers to someone’s questions. The Apostle Peter tells us that not only are we all supp...

On this Sunday, all over the globe, more than a billion people will celebrate and hear the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. Over 1 billion people will hear about palm branches being waved and sing songs with the word “Hosanna” in it in remembrance of this moment in the life of Jesus. How many of those billion plus people, though, are responding to Jesus’ call to humble submission?...

Jackson, Cade, and Stacey chop it up about spiritual warfare!

At the end of Joseph’s life, we catch a glimpse of the fear his brothers still carried around because of what they had done. When Jacob died, the brothers were terrified that this was going to be the moment Joseph had been waiting for all these years. Joseph had to remind these fear-filled men that God’s plans were better and that when God is with you, there is no need for fear!

Joseph could have been bitter when his brothers showed up asking for help. He could have done pretty much anything he wanted to exact revenge on those who sold him into slavery. Instead, Joseph chose to forgive and to let go of his grudges because he understood that forgiveness brings healing. He understood that God had used even the tough things in Joseph’s life to shape him and holding a grudge...

Accused of a crime he didn’t commit, Joseph was left to rot in an Egyptian jail. Even though he was faithful and honest while in prison, he still had to experience loneliness and was forgotten by everyone until the right moment. Joseph never lost hope, though. Even though he was in prison, he found a hope and a freedom in God that is available to all of us, no matter our circumstances.

Joseph thought he was in control of his path and his destiny, but life has a way of throwing us curve balls. Joseph never planned to lose his freedom and his control in one fell swoop. He never thought his brothers would sell him as a slave. He never thought he’d end up in Egypt, but God had a plan for Joseph. Even though that plan involved some really tough things, God’s plan was better. All Jose...

Joseph was a dreamer. In fact, it was his dreams that originally got him into trouble! Later on in his life, Joseph’s dreams were fulfilled…but not in any way he ever thought possible. We all have dreams and plans for our lives. Often times, however, those dreams are way too small. When we allow God to take over and we give up our dreams for His dreams, we experience something so much better than...

As the early church devoted themselves to living the way of Christ, they couldn’t help but grow. God kept bringing more and more and more people into the family and the first disciples saw it as part of their mission to go and share the Gospel with anyone they encountered. They did it in their hometowns and even around the whole known world. The Bible shows us that all these early followers were d...

Another key characteristic of those early Jesus followers was their authenticity. They weren’t trying to be showy or ostentatious. They were who they were, struggles and all, and that was a hallmark of their commitment to Christ. Our world and many churches are filled with fake followers and fake leaders who are always trying to put on their best for others. Their services are shows and their fait...

For the first episode of the new year we have Susie on to talk about adult content and the youth. Socials: @susie_roseb @bro.walker2018 @jacksonpitts07

There’s this phrase in Acts 2 that is pretty profound. It says in verse 45: 'And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. ‘ This was radical stuff. We know from future passages in Acts, that they took all the funds and they set up teams of people to meet those needs. They served others and made sure that everyone’s needs were met. We...

One of the greatest markers of genuine faith in Jesus is connected to our level of generosity. Everything in creation is designed with a bent towards giving…except for humans. Even when you think about Creation itself, everything was created to give. We are never more like God than when we are generous, but we often struggle with this one. Part of the problem is we have forgotten that God is the o...