The North Parkway Podcast

Having stuff is great, but when you tie your happiness to it, things can turn sour quickly. In this episode of Finding Happiness, we’ll look at a steadier place to tie happiness to. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

When someone has done you wrong, it’s hard to let go, but hanging on to the hurt comes at a high cost. In this episode of “Finding Happiness,” we’ll learn how to make the space necessary to enjoy the good around you. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

If God really is good, why is happiness hard to find and harder to hang on to? In the first episode of “Finding Happiness,” we’ll look at how one surprising change can remove the background stress in your life and make a way for the happiness you were designed for. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

We all love to see the bad guys get what they deserve, but there’s something God loves more than justice. In the final episode of Jonah, we’ll look at the danger of wanting to see “them” get what they deserve. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Chasing after lost causes is a waste of time and energy... unless you’re the Savior. In this episode of Jonah, we’ll discover the fuel to keep pursuing the “lost causes” in your life. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Changing someone’s heart is God’s job, not yours. When you get that wrong, everyone ends up frustrated. In this episode of “Jonah,” we’ll learn how focusing on your output makes room for God to produce a better outcome. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

No matter how far you fall, you’re never out of God’s reach... but only you can make the decision to turn around. In this session of Jonah, we’ll learn how to respond when you hit rock bottom. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

No one lives in a vacuum - the choices you make can either sink the people around you, or raise them up. In the first episode of “Jonah,” we’ll learn how becoming a better “you” can lift everyone around you. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Guest speaker Darrek Arneson unpacks what it means to say "yes" to God's calling. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Faith that’s built on the Bible is only as solid as the Bible itself. How can you know whether or not it’s reliable? In the final chapter of Science & Faith, we’ll look at 3 reasons the Bible should be considered trustworthy. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

What happens to an evidence-backed faith when you run into unexplainable mysteries? In this session of Science & Faith, we’ll look at paradoxes, the paranormal, and what to do when you reach the limit of understanding. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

When science and faith overlap, how do you know which one is right? In this session of “Science & Faith,” we’ll address a few of the most common battlegrounds between the Bible and the microscope by explaining what kinds of truth each source focuses on. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

What is truth? Where can you find it? Both science and faith claim to have it, but they both can’t be right… right? In this session of Science & Faith, we’ll talk about how to seek truth, not support, and where honest truth-searching leads. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

No matter what your view of the world is, it requires faith, but it shouldn’t be blind faith. In the first session of Science & Faith, we’ll look at faith needed to trust in the Bible or scientific observation and the value of basing your faith on evidence. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

As North Parkway Assembly of God celebrates 100 years of history, we look at how things have changed, and which things have to remain the same. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Let’s be honest - life is hard. Whether you serve God or not, pain, hardship and disappointment come into every life. So, what does that tell us about God’s plan? A lot - just not what you think it does. In this week’s session of “Believe,” we’ll look at how dark seasons fit into God’s narrative for your life. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-...

Do you ever feel like you just don’t have what it takes to be successful or make a difference? In this session of “Believe,” we’ll look at the roster God built for the first Christmas and learn what that means about your usefulness to Him. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

The first time the Savior of the world came to Jerusalem, only 1 out of 40,000 noticed! In this session of “Believe,” you’ll learn what to do so you don’t miss out on what God is doing around you. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Ever feel like God is distant? Silent? In this session of “Believe,” learn the truth about those distant seasons, and how the way you believe about God can effect what you receive from Him. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791

“No one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself.” In the same way, faith in God isn’t fully known until it’s experienced. In today’s talk, learn how to grow - and hand down - resilient, authentic faith. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Accepting God’s love means accepting God’s laws, but sometimes the line between right and wrong seems unclear. In today’s talk, we’ll look at how to cultivate contrast so you can live in God’s blessing. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

God has a lot of wisdom for your financial life, but one common mistake can short-circuit a lot of the benefits you gain from doing things His way. In the final session of “Making Change,” you’ll learn what that mistake is and how to avoid it. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

We’ve all heard “It’s more blessed to give than to receive,” but how is that actually better? As it turns out, generosity is the key to a satisfied life. In this week’s talk, we’ll take a look at how that change happens. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

You work hard for your paycheck - don’t let debt control what you do with the money. In this session of “Making Change,” we’ll talk about what to do if you’re tired of being a slave to creditors. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

More stuff is fun! It’s exciting... but it’s also exhausting. In this session of “Making Change,” you’ll learn a valuable piece of wisdom that’ll keep stuff from owning you. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give