TFNaz Podcast

Message: For All of Us- The Transfiguration | Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 | Pastor James Hardy

Upon starting a new sermon series called, "For All of Us", James and Riley explore the story of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness. Specifically, they talk about what wilderness seasons look like for us now, the suffering and temptations that happen in the wilderness, and the amount of power that the devil actually has.

Message:  Pastor James Hardy | Series:  For All of Us - Jesus in the Wilderness | Scripture:  Matthew 4:1-11

Following Global Missions Sunday 2026, Riley and James begin this episode by talking about their favorite mission trip experiences. Then, they talk about giving to the church - why that can be difficult and why God wants us to give to the work of God through the church.

Message: Global Missions and Faith Promise | Speaker: Dr. Brent Deakins

Brian Shiroma joins James on the podcast this week to discuss will happen at the end of time as we know it. They chat about dystopian stories, the practical implications of end times theology, and they compare the Nazarene view of the end with other views.

Message: Pastor James Hardy | We Believe part 6 | Articles 15 and 16- 2nd Coming of Christ, Resurrection, Judgement, Destiny

 In this episode, Riley and James share a couple of silly experiences they've had in the Church. They also talk about the history of Christian worship practices and spend time exploring what the sacraments are with greater depth.

Message: We Believe #5 | Articles of Faith #11 - 14: The Church, Baptism, Communion, Divine Healing | Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 | Pastor James Hardy

In this episode of the TFNaz Podcast, James and Riley consider what foods they would like to smell like (I know, strange. Just listen and you'll get it). They also talk about sanctification - is it required to get into heaven? What does it look like to be entirely sanctified? And more.

Message:  Pastor James Hardy | Series:  We Believe, Part 4 | Church of the Nazarene Article of Faith #10 | Scripture:  1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Episode 50 includes a discussion from Riley and James on their favorite forms of classical art, a conversation about human nature as it pertains to original sin, and they explore how Jesus' atonement affects people who never heard about God.

Message:  Pastor James Hardy | Series:  We Believe, Part 3 | Church of the Nazarene, Articles of Faith 5-9 | Scripture:  Romans 5:6-8 and 12-17

In this episode of the TFNaz Podcast, Riley and James discuss the Scriptures. They discuss what is meant by the word "inspiration." Then, they share honestly and vulnerably about the challenge of reading the Bible. 

Message:  Pastor James Hardy | Series:  We Believe, Part 2,  Article of Faith 4, The Holy Scriptures | Scripture:  2 Timothy 3:14-17

James & Riley kick off the new year by diving into the themes of the new sermon series, We Believe. They talk about where belief statements and creeds come from and dive deep into a discussion on the Trinity.

Message:   Pastor James Hardy | Series:  We Believe - Articles of Faith 1-3 | Scripture:  2 Corinthians 13:14

In the final episode of 2025, Riley and James discuss the sermon from December 21. Of note, they talk about the context of Isaiah 7:10-16 and James expresses in further detail how the love of God is exemplified in this passage and in Jesus. 

Message:  Pastor James Hardy | Hope of All The Earth, Part 4 - Love | Scripture:  Isaiah 7:10-16

On this episode, Riley and James talk about joy! They share joyful experiences, explore how Jesus gives joy, and how one can be joyful and sorrowful at the same time. 

Riley and James talk about peace in this episode of the TFNaz Podcast. Along with sharing about the spaces that facilitate peace for them, they also explore what it means for Jesus to be peace, and wrestle with how the God of peace also allows or even enacts retributive justice. 

Message: Advent wk 2- Peace | Pastor James Hardy | Isaiah 11: 1-10

Gene Kissinger joins James in this episode of the podcast. They reflect on their Thanksgiving celebrations and then explore hope and reflect on Gene's sermon from November 30th. 

Advent Series: Hope | Gene Kissinger | Isaiah 2: 1-5 

In episode 43 of the podcast, James & Riley reflect on a sermon they haven't heard! They chat about good experiences they've had on the internet and give suggestions for ways to be people of light online.