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Today on the Shepnaz Podcast , Pastor Zack continues Part 2 of Pastor Nick’s message, Guarding the Heart in a World of Want .The 10th Commandment— “You shall not covet” —reveals something deeper than behavior: it exposes the condition of the heart. Coveting shifts our focus from God’s goodness to what we lack, quietly pulling us toward discontent and misplaced desire. In this episode, we’re remind...

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast , Pastor Zack hosts Part 1 of Pastor Nick Shaner’s message from our Johnstown Campus , “Guarding the Heart in a World of Want.” As we wrap up our series on The Ten Commandments , this episode focuses on Exodus 20:15–16 , exploring God’s commands against stealing and false testimony . Pastor Nick reminds us that these commandments aren’t just about outward behavior — th...

Is it Scripture… or is it a song lyric ? 🤔 In this Worship Wednesday edition of the Shepnaz Podcast , Pastor Zack puts Pastor Noah Burris to the test in a fun (and surprisingly challenging!) game: Songs or Scriptures . From Psalms and Jeremiah to Taylor Swift, U2, Mumford & Sons, and Bob Dylan—can you tell the difference? Along the way, the conversation reminds us just how poetic, powerful, a...

Coveting isn’t just another commandment—it’s a heart issue that connects to every other sin . In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast , Pastor Zack and Pastor Rob Paugh continue their deep dive into Sunday’s sermon, unpacking the 10th Commandment and why contentment is God’s powerful antidote to coveting. Through Scripture, theology, and real‑life examples, they explore how unchecked desire leads t...

What does it really mean to “not covet” —and why did God save this commandment for last? In this Monday conversation, Pastor Zack sits down with Pastor Rob Paugh to unpack the Tenth Commandment and why it’s unlike all the others. As the final message in our Ten Commandments series, this episode goes beyond outward actions and zeroes in on the condition of the heart . Together, they explore: Why co...

What does Palm Sunday , a pancake breakfast , and a kids’ egg hunt have to do with evangelism and discipleship? In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast , Pastor Zack sits down with Pastor Brett , Shepnaz’s Children’s Pastor and soon-to-be ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene, to talk about why events like Palm Sunday Eggapalooza are more than just fun—they’re a powerful way the church lives...

What if you could support Christian education in Ohio without spending any extra money ? In this powerful and practical conversation, Joe Aleshire sits down with Jacob Bush , Head of School at Shepherd Christian School, to explain how Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) allow Ohio taxpayers to redirect their state income tax dollars toward Christ-centered education. This dollar-for-dollar Oh...

Welcome to a Worship Wednesday edition of the Shepnaz Podcast with Pastors Zack and Noah from Shepherd Church of the Nazarene. In this episode, we pause midweek to worship Jesus together and reflect on two powerful worship songs: ✨ “Who Else Is Worthy” – A simple yet profound reminder that only Jesus is worthy of our praise. 🔥 “Rest On Us” (Upperroom) – An invitation for the Holy Spirit to move,...

Welcome to The Shepnaz Podcast — Happy Tuesday! Today, Pastor Zack and Pastor Rob Paugh continue deep-diving into the Ninth Commandment and Sunday’s sermon. This episode tackles some of the most misunderstood questions about lying, deception, gossip, slander, and truth—and why God takes these things so seriously. You’ll hear powerful Scripture references, thought-provoking stories (including the i...

Start your week with a powerful conversation as Pastor Zack and Pastor Rob Paugh dive deeper into Sunday’s message on the Ninth Commandment: “Do not bear false witness.” In this episode, Pastor Rob unpacks: Why God hates deception How ancient justice systems made false testimony deadly Different forms of lying we often overlook How Christians should confront falsehood with truth AND grace Why sile...

In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack brings us Part 2 of Pastor Nick’s powerful message from our Johnstown Campus — a deep dive into Commandments 5 and 6. We explore what it truly means to honor father and mother , how Scripture calls us to value life at every stage, and how Jesus raises the standard on “You shall not murder” by addressing the anger and contempt rooted in the hea...

In today’s Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack guides us through Part 1 of Pastor Nick’s powerful message from our Johnstown Campus as we continue our journey through the Ten Commandments . This episode focuses on Commandments 5 and 6 : Honor your father and mother You shall not murder Pastor Nick unpacks how these commands are rooted not in rules for rule‑keeping, but in God’s vision for His people to l...

Welcome to another Worship Wednesday edition of the Shepnaz Podcast with Pastor Zack and Pastor Noah! Today’s conversation takes a deeply honest and spiritual look at calling, identity, ego, and what it truly means to serve God in worship ministry . Inspired by Oswald Chambers’ My Utmost for His Highest and Acts 20:24, Pastor Zack and Noah unpack: Why following Jesus isn’t about comfort How ego an...

In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast , Pastor Zack hosts part two of a conversation unpacking Pastor Rob’s Sunday message on the Eighth Commandment : “Thou Shalt Not Steal.” Building on Pastor Rob’s teaching, this episode explores how Scripture shows stealing is far more than taking possessions. It reflects what is happening in our hearts —our work ethic, our trust in God, our contentment, an...

In today’s Shepnaz Podcast episode, Pastor Rob Paul joins Zack to dig deep into the 8th Commandment: “Thou shalt not steal.” What seems simple on the surface actually stretches into every corner of our lives—our work ethic, honesty, integrity, generosity, and even our words. Pastor Rob unpacks: Why private ownership is a biblical concept How Scripture teaches us to gain things the right way The su...

In Part 2 of this deep and powerful teaching, Pastor Rob unpacks one of the most heartbreaking and spiritually profound moments in all of Scripture—Jesus’ cry from the cross: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 🌑 For the first time in all eternity, the Father and the Son were separated. 🌑 Darkness covered the earth as creation grieved. 🌑 Jesus bore the full weight of our sin so we could...

In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast , Pastor Rob leads a powerful exploration of the seven phrases Jesus spoke as He hung on Calvary. These weren’t random words. They were intentional, prophetic, sacrificial , and filled with hope .🔥 What you’ll hear in this episode: The timeline of the crucifixion from 9 AM to 3 PM Why darkness covered the land at noon How the Old Testament sacrificial sys...

Worship Wednesday is here , and today Pastor Zack and Joe dive deep into a powerful conversation about humility, servant leadership, and what true worship ministry really looks like behind the scenes . Drawing from Matthew 23:1–12 , this episode challenges today’s worship leaders—and really anyone serving in ministry—to embrace the mindset Jesus modeled: those who humble themselves will be exalted...

Is the Seventh Commandment just about an action, or is it about the heart? In today’s episode, Pastor Rob and Zack dive deep into the "Second Look"—exploring why Jesus shifted the focus from physical adultery to the internal battle of lust. We’re getting practical today. From "bouncing your eyes" to being intentional with your free time, we discuss six battle-tested strategies...

Pastor Zack hosts a powerful and honest conversation with Pastor Rob and Joe as we continue our Ten Commandments series — diving deep into Commandment #7: Do Not Commit Adultery . In this episode, the pastors unpack: Why God created sex as a good and beautiful gift The purpose of sex: procreation, relational bonding, recreational joy, and spiritual unity Why boundaries matter and how they protect...

Today we wrap up this powerful two‑part message exploring one of the most tender, hope‑filled moments in all of Scripture — Jesus’ encounter with the thief on the cross. In this episode, Pastor Rob leads us deeper into the eternal promise Jesus made to a desperate man in his final moments: “Today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Together we explore: What Jesus meant by “today” Why this moment cru...

Welcome to the Thursday episode of The Shepnaz Podcast Today, Pastor Rob continues our powerful series, “Cries from the Cross,” exploring Jesus’ second statement from the cross: “Today you will be with Me in Paradise.” (Luke 23)In this message, Pastor Rob walks us through the dramatic encounter between Jesus and the two criminals hanging beside Him — an encounter filled with recognition, repentanc...

Welcome to Worship Wednesday on the Shepnaz Podcast! Today, we bring back a fan-favorite segment: “Gettin’ to Know Noah, Zack, and Joe.” 🙌In this fun and heartfelt episode, the guys answer three big questions: 🌟 What would their dream job be? 🌍 Where would they move if they had to uproot today? 📖 What has God been showing them in Scripture lately? From discussions about life in Italy or Zanesv...

In this episode, Pastor Rob continues our Exodus: The Way Through series by diving deep into the Sixth Commandment: You shall not murder. Though short in Hebrew—just two words—this command speaks powerfully into our modern world. Pastor Rob explores: What Scripture means by unlawful vs. lawful killing How the Bible explains justice, self‑defense, and the role of government The Church of the Nazare...

Today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast features Pastor Rob exploring the depth and meaning of the 5th Commandment: “Honor your father and your mother.” This conversation uncovers what biblical “honor” truly means, why it differs from obedience, and why God places this commandment at the precise hinge point between loving Him and loving others. Pastor Rob discusses the Hebrew roots of the word hono...