Extra Takes

Genesis Series | Week 6 | Josh Laxton and Matt Shiles

In this episode of Extra Takes, Matt Shiles takes Pastor Josh into a further discussion of the Sabbath. Pastor Josh spends time pointing out the legalism that has increased the difficulty for Christians to follow what Jesus explained we should do to follow Him. Join us for this rich discussion of a vital part of our Christian flourishing!

Genesis Series | Part 5 | Josh Laxton and Matt Shiles

In this episode of Extra Takes, Matt Shiles takes Pastor Josh through a discussion of this week's very practical message regarding God's organizational example in Genesis. Through Creation, He showed us how to put systems in place to clear the way for flourishing in our lives. Be sure to stay for the end when Pastor Josh exclaims about our "microwave society". Good stuff on this week's episode! 

Glory is the Fuel of Life (Genesis Special) Josh Laxton and Matt Shiles

Join in for another episode of Extra Takes where Matt Shiles guides Pastor Josh through a discussion of this week's "bonus" sermon about Glory being the Fuel of Life. Pastor Josh gives further discussion to his questions, "Would you choose the Promise of [worldy] success without the Presence of God?" And, "Would you choose the Presence of God without the Promise of Success?" Then further discussion develops regarding your "glow" and dedicating your life and work to Jesus.

Genesis Series | Week 4 | Dr. Josh Laxton and Matt Shiles

Join "Dr Josh Laxton" and Matt Shiles for a further discussion of this week's sermon from Genesis 1:26-28. Humanity was the crescendo of creation, that was to establish and extend God's Home aka Kingdom on Earth. Pastor Josh talks about some of the things he wished were included this week, as well as explaining how we should reflect and mirror the way that God has related to us. The discussion wraps up with an explanation of how this all relates to what Pastor Josh's goals are for Northland.

Genesis Series | Week 3 | Josh Laxton and Matt Shiles

In this episode of Extra Takes, Matt Shiles leads Pastor Josh—sporting his snazzy pickleball shirt—through a discussion on Genesis 2:4-17, where God creates a house and makes it a home. They explore key questions: How does God make Earth a home? What makes creation God’s temple? And why does it matter?
Pastor Josh also reflects on the importance of shaping culture rather than letting culture shape us, emphasizing that God’s intention has always been to bring Heaven to Earth.

Genesis Series | Week 2 | Pastor Josh Laxton and Matt Shiles

Join Pastor Josh and his sidekick, "Lefty", as they spend time examining the finer points of this weeks' sermon. "The first week of creation provides us a good first impression of The Creator, and a good first response of what we should do as the created". After a discussion of the creative process Pastor Josh used for his creation video, the discussion moves to the characteristics and nature of Elohim. Finally the discussion wraps up with an explanation of the differences between Elohim and Yahweh. 

Genesis Series | Week 1 | Josh Laxton and Gus Davies

Join Pastor Josh and his temporary co-host, Pastor Gus as they dive deeper into this first message of the Genesis series. Pastor Josh starts by discussing how important this part of the Bible is, then he and Pastor Gus dive into the challenges of Modernity and Post-Modernity, and the role of Moses and The Big Story. Finally, they get more personal with how you choose which big story that you're a part of, then a breezy discussion of Theistic Evolution and Creationism.

Vision: Believe | Week 4 Conclusion | Josh Laxton and Matt Shiles

Join Pastor Josh and his trusty sidekick Matt Shiles as they wrap up the Vision series. Pastor Josh reviews the Old Testament basis for the series, and the difficulties humans have experienced though all time trying to live up to these commands.  Then Pastor Josh outlines the microchurch specifications, as promised in service.  Also, a bonus discussion of apparel is included. 

Vision: BELIEVE | Week 3 | Josh Laxton and Matt Shiles

Witness a sleepy Pastor Josh become energized as Matt Shiles brings the discussion about this past week's sermon, "Sustaining Believe". You must endure the sabotages for Believe to succeed. This is a discussion about keeping your faith in Jesus as the Cosmic King alone and rejecting the saboteurs who might confuse that clarity. Pastor Josh then talks about the fear of change or loss in one's life that this clarity of faith might bring. 

Vision : Believe | Week 2 | Josh Laxton and Matt Shiles

Join Mathew William Shiles and Pastor Josh as they dive into the second installment of the Vision: Believe series. Listen in as Pastor Josh talks about how the problems experienced  in Exodus are still with us today, and how to look at those problems through a biblical lens. There are also hints about upcoming sermons and how this series will wrap up.