TFNaz Podcast

Discipleship in the Digital Age pt. 4 | Salt and Light | Dallas McBride | Matthew 5:13-16

In this episode, Riley and James share stories of being scammed on the internet. They also talk about disinformation and the work of discerning what's true online.

Message:  Pastor James Hardy  Series:  Discipleship in the Digital Age, Part 3  "Truth"  Scripture:  Colossians 2:6-8

Pastor Val joins Pastor James as a special host of the podcast in episode 41. Val and James start by talking about the line between using technology as a tool and when it becomes a dependence. Then, they talk about technology use for kids and teenagers. 

Message:  Pastor James Hardy  Series:  Discipleship in the Digital Age, Part 2- Are we devoted to God or to technology? Scripture:  Psalm 62:5-8

On episode 40 of the TFNaz Podcast, Riley and James reflect on the content from the first sermon in the Discipleship in the Digital Age series. They share about their first forays into social media, reflect on their use of social media now, and chat about their experiences of breaking away from certain social media apps.

Discipleship in the Digital Age pt. 1: Connection;  Pastor James Hardy;  Colossians 2:1-5

On this episode of the TFNaz Podcast, Riley and James welcome Mike Redman into the conversation. Mike shares his story of faith which includes growing up in a "fire and brimstone" church, encountering Jesus at a youth group all night event, growing in his knowledge of the Christian religion until he came to realize that he doesn't actually know all that much. And that's ok. 

Life Together pt. 4 Pastor James Hardy Colossians 3:12-17

On episode 38 of the podcast, Riley & James interview Brian Shiroma. Brian leads a Life Group called "Rooted Together" and he has been a leader for our young adult group over the last few years. Brian shares his story through the lens of the people who have invested in him throughout his life and shares why its so important to invest in others throughout our journeys with Jesus.

Life Together Series-  Part 3: Encourage One Another James Hardy Hebrews 10:23-25

Message:  Gene Kissinger  Series:  Life Together- The Four Pillars of Unity  Scripture:  Ephesians 4:1-7

Message:  Samuel Nzapalaha Series:  Life Together - Loving others Scripture:  Acts 2:42-47

CONTENT WARNING: This episode mentions the self-inflicted death of a loved one and includes discussion of depression. On this episode, James welcomes Val Soto, TFNaz's Youth Pastor, on to the podcast. James & Val swap youth ministry stories and then Val shares her life story, including her family's switch from the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints to the Church of the Nazar...

TFNaz's new Worship Director, Shawnesy McBride, joins Riley & James on the podcast. The three of them discuss their favorite musical style and then Shawnesy shares about her life, family, and her story of faith.

James and Riley talk about love in this episode of the podcast. The conversation begins with discussion of foods that they they love. Then, Riley and James talk about what 'agape' love is, how to express agape, and the difference between love and lust. CONTENT WARNING: This episode mentions sexual activity. Though nothing stated is explicit, you may want to use discretion if you are list...

As we continue our sermon series, Why Jesus, we explore what it means for Jesus to be Lord. In this conversation, Riley & James talk about what "extol" means, our conceptions of God as Lord, and the connection between Jesus' death and martyrdom. 

In this episode, Riley and James share stories of getting stuck - literally. They also reflect on ideas from the sermon on September 14th entitled Jesus Is Savior. This conversation went long, so this episode was split into two parts. 

In part two of episode 33, James & Riley discuss the Sacrifice of Atonement as described in Leviticus 16 and then fulfilled in Jesus as described by John in 1 John.  *In this part of the episode, Pastor James said that he thought Yom Kippur was in the Spring. It's not. He was wrong. It's in late September or early October depending on the year. In 2025, Yom Kippur will begin in the e...

After a two year hiatus, the TFNaz Podcast returns with a new co-host, Riley Shaw, joining Pastor James. They reintroduce the podcast, chat about 90's music, and discuss the characteristics of Jesus as introduced by the sermon on September 7, 2025. 

In this bonus episode of the TFNaz Podcast, Andy and James walk through the process by which Pastor Andy was elected as the next District Superintendent for the Wisconsin District in the Church of the Nazarene. They also chat a little bit about what a District Superintendent does and they briefly outline the process that Twin Falls Church of the Nazarene will go through in selecting the next Lead...

In this bonus episode, Andy and James sit down with Eric Ness & Cade Sanford to discuss their recent mission trip to Guatemala. Eric & Cade recap their experience, recall some highlights - including some wonderful moments of God's Spirit at work in their lives - and they share why they believe mission trips are beneficial for anyone to take part in. 

In the final episode before the summer break, the TFNaz Podcast welcomes Rachel Berry, our church's new Children's Director, onto the show! Rachel shares a bit about herself, plus Andy, James, and Rachel share boring parts of their lives. Then, the three of them discuss the significance of Pentecost. Finally, they share some things that are happening this summer so that listeners can be...

On the 28th episode of the TFNaz Podcast, Andy and James start with a set of bizarre stories. Literally.  Then, they segue into a bizarre story about Jesus - His ascension into Heaven. They discuss together what happens in this story and why Jesus ascends along with what that has to do with us. In this episode, Andy and James refer to and quote from Acts 1:1-14. Scripture quotations taken from The...