The North Parkway Podcast

Guest speaker Billy Willis talks about the brevity of life and how to make the time that you have count. Connect with us: visit  northparkway.org , call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give:  northparkway.org/give   Fill out a Connect Card:  https://northparkway.churchcenter.com/people/forms/606788

There’s no suffering quite like the finality of death, but what if death isn’t the end? In this week’s talk, we’ll see what the Bible says about mortality and how you can find hope, even in the middle of grief. Connect with us: visit  northparkway.org , call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give:  northparkway.org/give   Follow along in the Bible app:  http://bible.com/events/4943142...

When suffering strikes, it’s normal to ask, why me? But that’s actually the wrong question if you want to move forward. In this week’s talk, we’ll talk about why bad stuff happens to good people, and we’ll give you a better question to ask when it does. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

If God is so good, why is there suffering in the world? It’s a question we’ve all asked, but it’s built on an assumption that’s actually false. In this week’s talk, we’ll show you the hope that comes when you put suffering into perspective. Connect with us: visit  northparkway.org , call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give:  northparkway.org/give   Follow along in the Bible app:  h...

Where is God when you’re suffering? As it turns out, closer than you realize. In this Easter talk, discover the hope that can only come from a scarred Savior. Connect with us: visit  northparkway.org , call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give:  northparkway.org/give   Follow along in the Bible app:  http://bible.com/events/49420880 Fill out a Connect Card:  https://northparkway.chu...

Sometimes the biggest hurdle to faith in Jesus isn’t atheism - it’s Christianity. In this week’s talk, we’ll show you how religion can turn toxic, and what to do when you find yourself there. Connect with us: visit  northparkway.org , call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give:  northparkway.org/give   Follow along in the Bible app:  http://bible.com/events/49417285

Everybody knows toxic relationships are bad for you, but how do you know when to cut them off, or where to draw boundaries? In this week’s talk, we’ll give you practical steps to limit your exposure and craft healthy relationships. Connect with us: visit  northparkway.org , call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give:  northparkway.org/give   Follow along in the Bible app:  http://bib...

Do you ever make a mess of things and think, “how did I get here?” Sometimes scenarios in life are setting you up to fail. In this week’s talk, we’ll show you how to spot them, avoid them and escape them. Connect with us: visit  northparkway.org , call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give:  northparkway.org/give   Follow along in the Bible app:  http://bible.com/events/49410549

Everybody wants to be normal, but what if “normal" has just a little “toxic” mixed in? In this week’s talk, we’ll show you how the wrong influences can slowly poison your life, and how spotting them can help you keep a healthy headspace.  Connect with us: visit  northparkway.org , call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give:  northparkway.org/give   Follow along in the Bible app:...

We use labels to describe all sorts of things, but when they’re applied to people, they can have disastrous effects. In this week’s talk, we’ll show you how labels turn toxic, and how you can keep them from hijacking your life. Connect with us: visit  northparkway.org , call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give:  northparkway.org/give   Follow along in the Bible app:  http://bible.c...

Sticks and stones may break your bones… but words can straight up destroy you. In this week’s talk, we’ll explain why words are so powerful, and show you how to leverage that power to heal yourself and the people you love. Connect with us: visit  northparkway.org , call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give:  northparkway.org/give   Follow along in the Bible app:  http://bible.com/ev...

There’s a tension in your thoughts that’s toxic - and sometimes being a Christian makes it worse! In this week’s talk, we’ll show you how to recenter around God’s truth when your own thoughts accuse you. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Follow along in the Bible app: http://bible.com/events/49396845

You’ve heard of detoxing your body, but what if the problem’s in your mind? What do you do when your own thoughts turn toxic? In this week’s talk, we’ll give you 3 simple steps for maintaining a healthy headspace. Connect with us: visit  northparkway.org , call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give:  northparkway.org/give   Follow along in the Bible app:  http://bible.com/events/4939...

What do you do when someone you love needs God, but they’re tired of hearing about Him? Sometimes, being a bringer requires a different approach. In this week’s talk, we’ll show you how to share your faith without speaking a word. Connect with us: visit  northparkway.org , call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give:  northparkway.org/give   Follow along in the Bible app:  http://bibl...

God’s counting on you to be a bringer, but if you’re not careful, you can sink your ship before you ever leave the harbor. In this week’s talk, we’ll show you how to earn the right to speak into someone’s life. Connect with us: visit  northparkway.org , call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give:  northparkway.org/give   Follow along in the Bible app:  http://bible.com/events/4938642...

Most Christians believe they should share their faith - they want to do it... but most don’t. In this week’s talk, we’ll talk about why that is, and how fixing one wrong assumption can make all the difference Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Follow along in the Bible app: http://bible.com/events/49383007

If inviting people to church is intimidating, sharing the gospel with them is even scarier... but it doesn’t have to be. In this week’s talk, we’ll show you how bringing church to people is easier and more effective than you think. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Let's face it - inviting someone to church can be awkward, complicated, or even intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! In this week’s talk, we’ll show you how being a bringer is easier and more effective than you realize. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Follow along in the Bible app: http://bible.com/eve...

Sometimes, God’s design choices make perfect sense, but other times His methods are head-scratchers. In this week’s talk, we’ll look at a surprising assignment that puts a lot of pressure on you, and how you can live up to it. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

What do you do when your strategy fails? When “help” isn’t helping? When progress takes you backward? In this week’s unique talk, you’ll hear a first-person perspective on what to do when the plan isn’t working. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

You've got more in your bag than you realize! NextGen Pastor Shad Springer explores the wealth of resources hiding in plain sight in your life, and highlights the importance of finding and deploying them.

Sometimes life’s disappointments can leave you disillusioned, and even in a land of plenty, you can feel like a loser. In this week’s talk, we’ll look at one old truth that can recenter your perspective from “bum luck” to “blessed life.” Connect with us: visit  northparkway.org , call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give:  northparkway.org/give   Follow along in the Bible app:  http...

You can chart your own course through life, but the path you take may not get you where you want to go. In this week’s talk, we’ll show you how orienting your life around one constant can bring meaning back to your journey. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Follow along in the Bible app: http://bible.com/events/...

Being in charge of decisions is awesome, but being in charge of outcomes is wearisome. In this week’s talk, we’ll show you how remembering who’s really in charge can keep your energy aimed at the right things. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Follow along in the Bible app: http://bible.com/events/49356703

Sometimes, new information causes a crisis of direction. What do you do when you realize you’ve been going the wrong way? In this week’s talk, we’ll show you how embracing the classics can set you on a healthier path. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Follow along in the Bible app: http://bible.com/events/493536...