Extra Takes

Breakthrough | Week 2 | Matt Shiles and Josh Laxton

Join Matt Shiles as he welcomes Pastor Josh back into the studio for a discussion about this week's sermon, the second in the Breakthrough series, "Breaking Point" from Esther 1:16-18.  Matt talks with Pastor Josh about the "basement of brokeness", where your breakthrough has to come from your faith. Later, Pastor Josh talks further about his calling into ministry. Join us for this informative episode of Extra Takes!

Breakthrough Week 1 | Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh Laxton

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh back to the podcast for his first week of the new series "Breakthrough".  Matt leads a discussion on where this series came from, what it means to the life of Northland and how it differs from breakTHROUGH. Join us for this initial episode kicking off Pastor Josh's exciting new series!

Extra Takes Special | Pastor Josh Returns! With Matt Shiles

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh back and leads a discussion of how PJ is doing after his father's passing. Also, PJ discusses his new series, Breakthrough. Join us as Pastor Josh shares his feelings about all he's been through since Christmas.

The Way To Go | Matt Shiles and Next-Gen Pastor Dan Elkins

Join Matt Shiles and Next-Gen Pastor Dan Elkins as they dive deeper into this week's sermon. Matt leads Pastor Dan through a discussion of the formation of the sermon, then the finer points of the sermon, finally going into some detail about his trip to Jerusalem. All in under an hour, as Matt foresaw at the start of the podcast.

Knowledge for Good | Matt Shiles and Pastor Gus Davies

Matt Shiles assumes command of the good ship Extra Takes with Pastor Gus as his first mate. After a little quality time getting to know the temporary skipper, Pastor Gus guides Matt through a discussion of how your "consumption" of knowledge and information make a difference in your walk with Jesus. From James 1:19-26. Make sure to listen in to see if Matt can keep the ship afloat and away from the treacherous waters!

Shepherds and Angels | Gus Davies and Josh Laxton

Matt Shiles is out this week, so we join Pastors Gus and Josh as they discuss this week's sermon. Listen in as PG leads PJ through a discussion about "In order to understand the Good News, you have to understand your need for it". This is the third of our 4 weeks of Advent leading up to Christmas!

Mary & Joseph | Matt Shiles and Josh Laxton

Join Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh as they discuss this week's Advent sermon about Mary and Joseph and the sacrifices that were made to follow the invitation that God gave Mary in Luke 1.  Matt works to get deeper into Pastor Josh's point, The object of your faith is greater than the object of your fear, and how this pertained to Mary and Joseph, as well as what it means as Christians today. Don't miss this episode of Extra Takes!

Bethlehem: House of Bread | Matt Shiles and Josh Laxton

Matt Shiles returns to the Podcast to lead Pastor Josh through a discussion of the first sermon in our Advent series (Journey to Bethlehem), entitled "Bethlehem: House of Bread". Matt and PJ talk about the allegory that was set up throughout the sermon, where Jesus is actually the better Bethlehem.
 
 

REVIVAL! November 26, 2025 Pastor Josh Laxton and Tom Horvath

Matt Shiles is still on the "Injured Reserve", so Tom Horvath steps in again to guide Pastor Josh through a discussion of his sermon on revival. After reviewing what led to the selection of topic for the weekend, Pastor Josh goes on to talk about the future, and having an accurate picture of spiritual flourishing as an example to aspire to. Listen in to this topical and high-energy discussion!

Extra Takes November 19, 2025. Josh Laxton and Tom Horvath

Matt Shiles sits this one out as Tom Horvath steps in as the backup QB. After a brief synopsis of Steve Brown's message this weekend, Pastor Josh tells about his trip to Buchanan Tennessee, where he preached on Acts 1 and the beginnings of the church. Join us for this unique episode of Extra Takes!