Up and to the Right

A few weeks ago, we had the honor of welcoming Rabbi Moshe Rothchild of the Israel Alliance who conducted a teaching on "The Mysteries of Hebrew". He showed how knowing the Hebrew language can provide a greater understanding of the Bible and improve your prayer life. Because of popular demand, we are making this a three-part series within the podcast. Take a listen and be blessed.

In today's episode of "Up and to the Right", Pastor Rodney sits down with Gary Nelson as he opens up and talks about his upbringing and the importance of listening to the voice of God through His word, learning and growing from the right God-centered people and mentors, and the work he is doing with Bible translation through Illuminations. 

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Karen Coon to discuss the importance of deliverance ministry. Karen was radically saved while in prison after battling a life of addiction. She shares impactful stories of how she, and others, have been able to break free from the chains of spiritual bondage and live a life full of God's goodness and grace.

In today's episode of Up and to the Right, Pastor Rodney sits down with our Guthrie Location Pastor, Heady Coleman, to discuss the importance of reading God's word, scripture memorization, community and our North Church Bible reading plan. Take a listen and think of ways you can begin a consistent habit of reading the Bible and watch how it changes your life.

As we begin a new year, we as a church family will come together to pray and fast for 21 days. During this time, we will focus our prayers toward the "Nations in Our Neighborhoods" as we realize that the command to "go into all the world" starts next door. In this episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Carter Cox as he shares his heart for various people groups right here in Okl...

He's no stranger to our church nor to our podcast so we are excited to welcome back Blaine Bartel for today's episode. Pastor Rodney sits down with Blaine by Zoom as he revisits his background of how God is using his story of overcoming sexual and pornography addiction for the betterment of the kingdom of God. Through "Katharos", a book he authored that encourages the sexual pu...

Here at North, we make it a priority to support church plants local and abroad and on today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Misael Lucano of Bolivia! Misael and his family were with us here in the States last year for a church planting residency and have already begin to make a major impact in their country. Listen in as he gives powerful updates and for a special surprise at the end...

In today's podcast, Pastor Rodney sits down with Pastor Mikel French, a global evangelist to many countries in Europe and Asia but specifically to Russia. With over 100 trips there, the most recent in January, he talks about the growing passion for Christ within a country of such turmoil. Revival is happening and our prayers are needed for all caught in the current conflict with Ukraine.

Today's episode is extra special considering what's going on in our world right now. Pastor Rodney sits down, by Zoom, with Jim King, founder of House of Joy in Kahovka, Ukraine - an orphanage, created to love on kids. Jim talks about his call to ministry in Ukraine decades ago, how the Russian invasion has affected operations at the orphanage and ways in which you can assist.

Pastor Rodney sits down with a special guest all the way from Kenya! Pastor Gibson is on the board of Arise Africa, and he joins us today to talk with Pastor Rodney about leadership. They discuss how to handle tension, prioritizing, and the value of raising up other leaders around you who can help you.

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney talks with John Bobb-Semple as he passionately discusses the parallels of black history and the word of God. He reminds us that we are to bear one another's burdens which will always be cost you your own comfort. How do we love our neighbor as Christ commands us? We do it by listening to how they need to be loved. Such a powerful episode!

On today’s episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Chaplain Ron Lindsey. They talk about some of the incredible things that God is doing in our prison system. They also give some important information on how each of us can help spread the Gospel to those who are incarcerated.

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with none other than Shannon Fouts to discuss the spiritual discipline of prayer and fasting. Shannon shares with us that a "discipline" should not be viewed as something negative but something empowering. As we've wrapped up our 21 days of Prayer and Fasting, don't allow it to be something that you do only once a year. Make it a...

Today's episode is a powerful one. Pastor Rodney sits down with David Mullikin to discuss praying prayers of faith. Because our identity is in Christ, our authority is in Him so we must pray prayers of faith even if we do it afraid. David reminds us that it's about persistence in our prayers and not necessarily about the size of our faith -- but the size of our God.

1 Corinthians 15:33 says, "Bad company corrupts good character." In today's podcast, Pastor Samson sits down with our Student Pastor Christian Velez to discuss the importance of biblical community as a believer. Pastor Christian shares his story about how his transition from Puerto Rico to Oklahoma was made easier because of great friends he connected himself with. He challenges us...

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney talks with Rickey Thomas, Pastor of Freedom Worship, a new church plant in NE Oklahoma City. Discussing what's been most important throughout his journey through life and ministry, Pastor Rickey attests to the criticalness of faith and trust in God. "Just because the favor of God is on your life doesn't mean that the assignment will be easy.&qu...

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Stephen Kuert, missionary to East Africa to discuss the impact he's made through church planting, some of the challenges he's faced and the importance of relationship with God and with others through discipleship. He reminds us that authentic discipleship calls for us to be real and transparent with Christ.

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Haley Scully, author of Land and Sky, as she discusses the importance of getting into God's word and hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit as a follower of Christ. She reminds us that when we get in His word, we will know the purpose and plan for our lives. "You may regret the day you told God no but you will never regret telling Him y...

For more than a dozen years, North Church has partnered with Pastor Oscar Ynfante and his church, Torrente de Vida, and One Child Matters in the Dominican Republic. Through our Heart for His House initiative, we have been able to help provide education, healthcare and spiritual leadership to hundreds of kids.  In today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Pastor Oscar as he shares his test...

Todd Stamps, North Church's missionary to Portugal, grew up in a home where the word of God was made a priority. With his father being the author of a biblical commentary, a desire to read and study God's word was birthed early within his heart. In today's episode, he discusses with Pastor Rodney the significance of the Bible in the life of a Christian and how knowing and understand...

In part two of Pastor Rodney's interview with Bishop Philip Kitoto of Kenya, the conversation transitions to talk about the importance of having healthy relationships in your life. Bishop Kitoto is an author of a newspaper column about marriage and relationships with more than 10 million readers across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. In this episode, he discusses the importance of priorities in y...

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney talks with Bishop Philip Kitoto, the Superintendent of Kenya for the Assemblies of God, in the first of a two-part series about the impact he and his churches are making in East Africa. With the responsibility of overseeing over 4,000 churches and 5,000 pastors, along with a University, Bishop Kitoto and his leadership have been able to provide hope and encou...

As we come off a powerful weekend from our Night of Worship, check out today's episode as Pastor Rodney sits down with Alton Eugene of Maverick City and Bethel to discuss emotionally healthy spirituality and mental health as it pertains to life and ministry. This is an AMAZING episode and worth the listen. 

In today's episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Lance Lang, the Founder and Executive Director of Hope is Alive, a residential addiction recovery program. Lance has a powerful testimony of how God delivered him from drug and alcohol addiction and is now paying it forward to hundreds of others who have followed this same path. His message of hope and deliverance is one that is sure to encoura...

John 1:1 -- "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." In our 40th episode, Pastor Rodney sits down with Pastor Heady Coleman of our Guthrie location to discuss the importance of God's word in our lives. The word of God is transformative, powerful and life-changing.