Shepnaz Podcast

Pastor Joey and Pastor Nick share experiences about reaching out our communities this past week passing out candy, the upcoming Fall Movie Night in Gahanna, and Fall Harvest Party in Johnstown. Then Pastor Joey gets amped up about Christmas coming. Find out about all upcoming events at shepnaz.org/calendar Still can't find something? email us podcast@shepnaz.org

It would be pretty tough to hear those words from Jesus, but that's exactly what he had to say to the church in Laodocia. However, he didn't stop there. He loved them so much that he wanted to help them find their way back to him.

On today's episode, Pastor Rob and Pastor Joey take a deeper look into the message from this past Sunday. When you begin to understand the city of Laodocia and the lifestyle of it's people, it gives even more meaning to the message Jesus had for the church.

On today's episode, Pastor Rob and Pastor Joey carefully review Ohio Issue One in the upcoming election. They stress the importance of educating yourself on this issue and prayerfully consider how the Holy Spirit will direct you to vote to best represent the Kingdom of God. Follow the links below for reference materials mentioned during this episode: Issue 1 and 2 Ballot Report: https://www.oh...

Jesus made this promise to the Church in Philadelphia: "Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth." (Rev 3:10) On today's episode Pastor Rob and Pastor Joey discuss how this promise applies to the church and what the end times might look like.

The Church in Philadelphia was not very well resourced from the world's perspective, but that did not stop them from having a great impact for the kingdom of God. On today's episode Pastor Rob and Pastor Joey discuss how the focus and effectiveness of ministry is much more important than the perceived size.

When Jesus visited the Church in Philadelphia, (Not the one in Pennsylvania!) He was impressed and complimentary. On today's episode we explore how we can live our lives like the believers in Philadelphia to receive Jesus' approval and stunning rewards!

On today's epsiode we continue the conversation we started on yesterday's episode with Rabbi Howard Silverman from Beth Messiah Congregation. As our discussion develops, you'll hear that there is a way for Israelis and the Arab peoples to make peace. Rabbi Silverman has witnessed it firsthand. Resources for this episode: For more information about the Beth Messiah Congregation, visit b...

On today's episode we are honored to have Rabbi Howard Silverman from Beth Messiah Congregation. Rabbi Silverman is a Messianic Jew with a deep knowledge and love for the Israeli culture and region. In the aftermath of the attacks on Israel, we take a look at the events that have brought us to this point and all the key players in the conflict. Resources for this episode: For more information...

Pastor Joey hosts long-time Shepherd family member, Larry Rinehart, who shares the miraculous story of being protected during what could have been a fatal motorcycle crash.

Pastor Joey and Pastor Bryanna keep us updated on what's happening with the Shepnaz Youth and new plans for Shepnaz Young Adults

On today's episode, Pastor Rob and Pastor Joey take a look at the message Jesus had for the church of Sardis. In the past, the church of Sardis had a reputation of being alive with good works, but that wasn't the case anymore. They were living off their glory days, but were currently dead. When you look at your own life, are you living off the glory days of your past or are you living for...

On today's episode, Pastor Rob and Pastor Joey take a look at the message Jesus had for the church of Sardis. The message was pretty bleak and it should serve as a warning to every church.

Pastor Joey and Pastor Rob tell us more about our effort to shine the light of Christ in our own neighborhoods. Trick or Treat provides a unique opportunity where neighbors will come to your house. So why not use this chance to help people take their next step toward Jesus?

While Pastor Rob was preaching in Gahanna this past Sunday, Pastor Nick also shared a message on the Church of Thyatira at our Johnstown Campus. We want you to hear his insights as well, so Pastor Joey sat down with him for this episode. If Jesus was pointing out things that need to change in your life or in your church, how would you take it?

Pastor Rob shares the conclusion on Jesus's message to the church of Thyatira. There is a rewards for those who hold on until the end.

On Today's episode, we continue to look at the message Jesus gave to the church of Thyatira and to the church today. This church was tolerating false teaching and it was taking over the church. We discuss what the false teaching was and the impending consequences.

As we continue our message series "Seven," we discover Jesus addressing the church in Thyatira. On today's episode, Pastor Rob begins a 3-part deep dive into the good news and bad news for this church and what it means for us today.

One of the ministries of the Nazarene church, is Christian Higher-Education. Today our guest is Dr. James Smith from Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU). Dr. Smith serves as the Vice President of University Relations. We hear a little of his personal walk, his ties and connections with Shepherd Church, and the great things happening at MVNU!

Today Rev. Mark Bane shares on the Shepnaz Podcast. Mark Bane currently serves as director of evangelism and new church development for the USA/Canada Region Church of the Nazarene. He is also the founding lead pastor of a new church plant, Total Life Church of the Nazarene, in the urban core of Kansas City. Prior to this role, he served as district superintendent of the Joplin District (June 2013...

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast we dig into the criticisms that Jesus had for the church in Pergamum. He made it clear that the church could not compromise to wishes of world and still expect to be a church.

Today we dive deeper into Pastor Rob's message from Sunday in our message series, "Seven: Words to the Church." The Church of Pergamum finds themselves in a place so bad that Jesus refers to it as the place where Satan has his throne, but the Church of Pergamum did not give up. For that, He gives them some credit.

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Isaac and Marielle Nascimento share about their new church start, "Sing Church." It will be meeting on Sunday Evenings at 6:00 pm in the Fireside Room at Shepherd beginning this coming Sunday, October 8th.

Today Pastor Nick shares a devotion for our 19th day in the 21 Days of Prayer. “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation, so that you may know him better.” Ephesians 1:17

Today Pastor Tim shares a devotion for our 18th day in the 21 Days of Prayer. “Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:38