Extra Takes
Tune in each week as Northland Church’s Senior Pastor, Dr. Josh Laxton, reveals the ”rest of the story” behind his sermons. We’ll discuss how those who follow Christ can live out a biblical vision for the Church in the world today.
Episodes

17 hours ago
17 hours ago
45 min
Matt Shiles steps away for a few days, so this week’s episode is Hosted by Pastor Josh Laxton and Amy Gabriel interviewing a special guest Pastor Kevin Harney. Discussing something that might make people nervous, anxious and stresses them out: Evangelism and sharing your faith with others. Join us for this interesting discussion of the part of our faith so many of us struggle with!

Oct 7, 2026
Oct 7, 2026
1 hr 5 min
Pastor Gus takes the host seat for this week’s Extra Takes where he guides Pastor Josh through a conversation about rhythms of resilience and how we grow our capacity to navigate life’s pressures. They explore how to build capacity, replenish and restore it, and allow God to supernaturally enlarge it. Join us for this week’s Extra Takes!

Sep 30, 2026
Sep 30, 2026
47 min
Matt Shiles welcomes Steve French into the studio to discuss his sermon continuing Pastor Josh's series "Under Pressure and Stressed Out". Matt talks to Steve about his sermon from Luke 2, his dad, the Undercover Boss illustration, and the seven habits Steve laid out to continue to grow in your faith. Join us for this special edition of Extra Takes!

Sep 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
50 min
Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh are in the studio again this week to discuss the 6th sermon in this series. Matt walks Pastor Josh through discussing how your faith's framing and formation determines how your life will hold up under pressure and stress. This concerns The Word being the center of your life, just like it was for Jesus. Join us for this helpful discussion!

Sep 16, 2026
Sep 16, 2026
50 min
Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh sit down in the studio to discuss this week's sermon, part 5 in the series. Matt guides Pastor Josh through a discussion about how a solid foundation in Christ is your only hope to resist being crushed by the pressures of life. PJ gives some personal examples and relates the topic to everyday life in this informative and helpful discussion of the latest in this ongoing sermon series.

Sep 9, 2026
Sep 9, 2026
51 min
Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh gather in the studio to discuss this week's sermon, the 4th in the Under Pressure & Stressed Out series. Matt guides the discussion about the thieves on the crosses next to Jesus, and the importance of the way Jesus directly when asked to "Remember me when You come into Your Kingdom". Listen in to hear about the development of the series, and where the upcoming sermons will take us!

Sep 2, 2026
Sep 2, 2026
50 min
Matt Shiles hosts Pastor Josh in the studio to talk about the third installment of the series, Under Pressure & Stressed Out. In this episode, Matt walks Pastor Josh through exploring the differences between stress and pressure. Pastor Josh includes some personal stories about his dealing with this in the past. Join us for this newest installment in this hard-hitting series!

Aug 27, 2026
Aug 27, 2026
55 min
Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh into the studio to talk further about his second message in the "Under Pressure and Stressed Out" series. Matt guides Pastor Josh through explaining the differences between what we can and cannot control, and how we can recognize and deal with each side of that situation. All this to help us realize how Luke 22 truly impacts us.

Aug 19, 2026
Aug 19, 2026
37 min
Pastor Josh introduces his new series and sets the table for a 9 week study of Luke 22:1-5. They discuss topics such as pressure and stress existing before the fall, and practical aspects of life and humanity that shape us more into the image of Christ.

Aug 16, 2026
Aug 16, 2026
54 min
Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh into the studio to discuss his latest sermon, The Story of the Human Race. Matt starts out asking PJ about his training for the Half Ironman event coming up, then they discuss plans for future sermons. Following that, they delve into the sermon concerning Adam, The Fall, and redemption through Jesus, the better Adam. Join us for this meaningful discussion from one of Pastor Josh's stand-alone messages!



