Shepnaz Podcast

What difference does the resurrection of Jesus make for your life today? In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack introduces the conclusion of Pastor Nick's message from 1 Corinthians 15. Together, we explore the incredible promise of resurrection, Christ's victory over death, and the hope believers have in eternal life. Pastor Nick explains how Jesus' resurrection guarantees our future...

What if the resurrection never happened? In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Nick walks through 1 Corinthians 15 and explains why the resurrection of Jesus is not just another Christian doctrine. It is the foundation of our faith, the source of our hope, and the proof that sin and death have been defeated. Paul reminds believers that the gospel is centered on this truth: Christ died for...

Welcome back to Worship Wednesday on the Shepnaz Podcast! This week, Pastor Zack is joined by Jeff McClish, Worship Pastor at Shepherd Church's Johnstown Campus, to introduce an exciting new series exploring the Tabernacle and what it teaches us about worship today. In this episode, we dive into Exodus 25 and discuss why God gave such detailed instructions for the Tabernacle, how it served as a re...

What happens the moment a believer dies? Do Christians go directly to heaven? What are resurrection bodies? And what does the Bible teach about the new heaven and new earth? In Part 2 of our "Heaven on My Mind" series, Pastor Zack with Pastor Rob continue their deep dive into Scripture's teaching on heaven, eternity, the believer's hope, and God's future plans for creation. Together they discuss h...

What does the Bible actually teach about heaven? In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Rob and Pastor Zack continue our "Heaven on My Mind" series by exploring the three heavens mentioned in Scripture, the dwelling place of God, and what happens after death according to the Bible. Together, they discuss: ✅ The atmosphere, planetary, and third heaven ✅ Why heaven appears hundreds of time...

What does the Bible really teach about heaven? Is heaven something we earn by being a good person, or is there something more? In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Nick continues his message from Revelation 21, exploring God's promise to renew all creation and dwell with His people. He addresses a crucial question: Who can have the hope of heaven? Through the teachings of Jesus and Scrip...

What is heaven really like? Is it simply a place we go when we die, or is God's plan much bigger than we've imagined? In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack shares part of a message from Pastor Nick Shaner that launches the series, Heaven Isn't What You Think. Looking at Revelation 21 and other key passages, Pastor Nick explains how Scripture presents heaven not as an escape from crea...

Welcome to another Worship Wednesday with Pastor Zack! In today's episode, Pastor Zack shares a deeply personal story about receiving a treasured guitar from a beloved family friend, Barb Spangler. Through this meaningful gift, he reflects on an important spiritual question: Are we using the gifts God has given us, or are we leaving them sitting on the shelf? Drawing from 1 Peter 4:10, Pastor Zack...

What is heaven really like? Why do so many people have misconceptions about eternity? In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Rob Paugh continues the conversation from Sunday's message in the "Heaven on My Mind" series. Pastor Rob explores three major reasons people misunderstand heaven:• A lack of knowledge of God's Word • Trying to understand supernatural truths with a natural mind • Spiritual w...

What does the Bible really say about heaven? In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Rob shares from Sunday's message, "Set Your Sights on the Reality of Heaven." He explores why Christians should intentionally focus on eternity, common misconceptions about heaven, what Scripture actually reveals about our eternal home, and why our understanding of heaven should shape how we live today. Pas...

Have you ever wondered if your past mistakes have disqualified you from God's purpose for your life? In today's Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Nick explores John 21 and the powerful restoration of Peter. Around a charcoal fire, Jesus lovingly reinstates Peter after his denial and reminds him that failure does not cancel God's calling. Through Jesus' command to "Feed My Sheep," we discover that restoratio...

What happens when your greatest failure becomes the starting point for God's restoration? In today's Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack introduces the first half of Pastor Nick's message, "Eating to Feeding," based on John 21. After denying Jesus three times, Peter finds himself face-to-face with the risen Savior. What could have been a moment of shame becomes a powerful moment of grace, forgiveness, an...

Welcome to another Worship Wednesday on the Shepnaz Podcast! Today, Pastor Zack sits down with Shepherd Church's new Johnstown Campus Worship Pastor, Jeff McClish, to hear his story, his heart for worship, and how God led him into full-time ministry. Jeff shares:✅ Growing up in the church ✅ Serving in worship and youth ministry ✅ Wrestling with God's calling on his life ✅ Learning that worship...

What happens when God doesn't calm the storm the way we hoped? In this episode of The Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack continues his conversation with Olyvia Frederick as they explore the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4. Together, they discuss fear, faith, suffering, loss, healing, and the kind of peace that Jesus offers His followers. Olyvia shares powerful personal stories of grief, God's...

What do you do when life feels out of control? In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack sits down with Olyvia Frederick to discuss her powerful testimony, her call to ministry, and the life-changing lessons she has learned through seasons of grief, loss, fear, and uncertainty. Together they explore Mark 4 and the familiar story of Jesus calming the storm. But what if the greatest miracl...

What do you do when ministry gets hard? How do you stay faithful through church hurt, disappointment, and seasons that make you want to quit? In this powerful second half of Pastor Zack's conversation with Jen Ballenger, Assistant Professor of Youth & Family Ministries at Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Children's Pastor at Newark Church of the Nazarene, we dive deep into faithfulness, leader...

What happens when God takes the hardest chapters of our lives and turns them into a testimony of grace? In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack sits down with Jen Ballenger , Assistant Professor of Youth & Family Ministries at Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Children's Pastor at Newark Church of the Nazarene. Together they discuss faith, grief, church hurt, redemption, min...

What does it really mean to worship God in spirit and in truth? In this heartfelt Worship Wednesday episode, Pastor Zack shares a deeply personal reflection after receiving news of the passing of someone who had a profound impact on his life. Through grief, loss, and honest emotion, he explores Jesus' teaching in John 4:23-24 and explains how authentic worship involves both a genuine relations...

What do Nehemiah and Jesus have in common? In today's Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack and Pastor Rob conclude our Nehemiah series by exploring six remarkable parallels between Nehemiah and Jesus. Together they discuss intercessory prayer, servant leadership, generosity, restoration, and why Jesus is the ultimate "Gate" that leads to life, peace, and salvation. Whether you're walking...

How does the story of Nehemiah point us toward Jesus? In today's Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Rob Paugh and Pastor Zack begin a two-part conversation unpacking the conclusion of our Nehemiah series. Together they explore three powerful parallels between Nehemiah and Jesus: ✅ Both came to rebuild what was broken ✅ Both left positions of comfort and privilege to serve others ✅ Both were deeply bur...

What kind of faith amazes Jesus? In today's episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack continues Pastor Nick's message from Luke 7 as we explore the remarkable faith of the Roman centurion. This powerful passage reminds us that true faith recognizes Jesus' authority over every circumstance, trusts in His compassion, and responds with humility. Whether you're facing health concerns...

Have you ever wondered what could actually amaze Jesus? In this episode of the ShepNAZ Podcast, Pastor Zack introduces Part 1 of a message from Pastor Nick, recorded at Shepherd Church's Johnstown Campus. Looking at Luke 7, Pastor Nick explores one of the few moments in Scripture where Jesus is described as being amazed, not by power, achievement, or status, but by the faith of a Roman centuri...

Welcome to another Worship Wednesday with Pastor Zack on the Shepnaz Podcast! In this final episode of our series on Healthy Remembrance vs. Dangerous Nostalgia , Pastor Zack explores what Scripture teaches about remembering God's faithfulness without becoming stuck in the past. Looking at examples from Joshua, Moses, the Israelites, and Jesus' command at the Last Supper, this episode remi...

What happens when God asks you to do something that feels risky, uncomfortable, or even impossible? In today's Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack continues unpacking Pastor Kevin's message and the incredible story of Ananias and Saul from Acts 9. While Saul's dramatic conversion often gets the spotlight, this conversation highlights the faithful obedience of Ananias, the ordinary believer Go...

What happens when God asks you to do something that feels risky, uncomfortable, or even impossible? In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack sits down with Pastor Kevin to unpack a powerful story from Acts 9. While our church has been journeying through the story of Nehemiah and God's burden for rebuilding, this conversation shifts focus to an often-overlooked Bible character: Anani...