The North Parkway Podcast

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

Sometimes life’s pain is so heavy it overshadows everything - even your identity. In the final session of “SALVAGE,” learn how to navigate seasons of pain and take your identity back. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Helping others grow spiritually is a messy business. In this session of “SALVAGE,” we’ll look at how the church can take on the character of the Savior so that everyone can have a seat at the table. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Church can feel like a place you need to clean yourself up to enter... which is just the sort of mentality that Jesus came to turn upside down. In this session of “SALVAGE,” we’ll look at God’s pathway to forgiveness and healing, and why that first step can be so hard to take. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791

Sometimes the hardships of life can leave a mark. In the first session of “SALVAGE,” we’ll see how a scarred savior can turn your brokenness into something beautiful. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Controlling your craving is a tough job, but if you approach it right, you’ll win more often. In today’s talk, we’ll look at strategies to fight smarter, not harder. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Ever do something and immediately think, “why did I just do that?” In today’s talk, we’ll learn why it’s so hard to do what you want to do, and how to take charge of your behavior. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

God has invited all of humanity to know Him and get closer to Him, but there’s a cost involved. In today’s talk, learn what it takes to get close to God, and why it’s worth the effort. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Life is full of burdens you need to set down, but there’s one of them you need to hang on to - for now. In the final session of “Traveling Light,” you’ll learn why a little homesickness is healthy, and how it can keep you moving forward on your journey. Learn more about us: northparkway.org Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Purchase a c...

Life is full of disappointments, but if you don’t address them, they can grow into much more painful problems. In this session of “Traveling Light,” we’ll learn what to do when disappointments steal joy, motivation and purpose. Learn more about us: northparkway.org Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Purchase a copy of “Traveling Light” b...

We've all done things we're not proud of, and the way we feel about those past mistakes can keep us from moving forward in life. In this session of “Traveling Light,” guest speaker Jasen Petersen explains how to respond to the ugly parts of our past by seeing ourselves the way God sees us. Learn more about us: northparkway.org Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-...

The journey of life can get lonely - even when you’re in a crowd. In today’s session of “Traveling Light,” we’ll look at how to drop the burden of loneliness, and why you shouldn’t be in a rush to do it. Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Purchase a copy of “Traveling Light” by Max Lucado: https://a.co/d/75HqIeg

Grief is an inescapable part of life, and if you face it alone, it can be overwhelming. In this session of “Traveling Light,” we’ll learn how to approach those seasons of grief in a way that promotes long-term healing. Learn more about us: northparkway.org Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Purchase a copy of “Traveling Light” by Max Luc...

Everyone appreciates a little credit, recognition and applause, but when too much of it goes to your head, it can become a devastating burden to carry through life. In this session of “Traveling Light,” learn how to lighten your load by building confidence instead of arrogance. Learn more about us: northparkway.org Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northpark...