Extra Takes

Empowered | Week 1 (part one)

Join Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles as they dive deeper into this week's sermon, based on Acts 15. This is the first week of our new Empowered series, answering the questions why do we need the gospel? And then what is the gospel? Of course, they end with the conclusion that we are saved through Jesus, not through works or acts.
Pastor Josh also gives a glimpse into the process of crafting and delivering a sermon while emphasizing the timeless significance of the gospel message.

Engage | Commision (conclusion of the series)

Pastor Josh is joined by Pastor Gus as they discuss the final sermon in the Engage series. Listen in as they discuss the significance of the series, delving into the biblical foundation for the church's commission, talking about various Psalms that highlight God's heart for the nations. The Pastors explore how the theme of commission is woven throughout the entire Bible, starting from Genesis, where the creation of the table of nations is discussed. Pastor Josh spends time drawing parallels between the creation of Adam and Eve and the creation of nations through God's judgment in Genesis 11.

Engage | Care for God’s People and His Resources

Listen in as Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles delve deeper into part 3 of our Engage series, dealing with the 3rd "C", Care.
Pastor Josh takes time to review where we are in the series, and why he decided to put the series together.  Matt directs Pastor Josh through a discussion of the four points that were covered in the sermon, then they wrap up with a brief history lesson of Christianity in Rome and how it transformed that world. Pastor Josh then gives some book recommendations at the end of the podcast for further study.

Engage | Cultivate Disciples and Leaders

Listen in as Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles cover more from this weekend's sermon on Cultivating Disciples and Leaders. Starting with the main point: Jesus expects his followers to cultivate disciples and leaders so that they might reflect God's glory in all spheres of life.  They tackle the 3 questions from the sermon: Why do we cultivate? What do we do to Cultivate? How does Cultivate impact our life?
Also discussed are: The challenge faced by Christians in differentiating the secular from the sacred, and the dangers inherent in misplaced devotions.
This episode paves the way for the future discussions on the remaining C's: Care and Commission, furthering our understanding of the Christian faith and its implications for daily living.
 
 

Engage | Connect with the Lord and Others

Join Pastor Josh and his co-host Matt Shiles as they delve into the second sermon of the Engage Series. Pastor Josh unfolds the idea of connecting with God and others, especially through the lens of corporate worship. Hear the answers to the 3 questions: Why do we connect? What do we do when we connect? What happens when we connect? And the bonus question, how should you prepare yourself to connect for corporate worship?
 
Listen in as Pastor Josh talks about parallels with modern-day temples like sports stadiums and theaters, encouraging listeners to strike a balance between engaging in culture and maintaining a healthy perspective on priorities.

Engage | The Church

Listen in as Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles discuss the foundation of the Engage series, focusing on the church's divine intention birthed out of and for God's mission. Pastor Josh emphasizes that the church isn't a human invention but a part of God's grand design.
They'll unpack the main point that challenges the misconception that the church gave birth to its mission. Instead, emphasizing that God's mission gave birth to the church. 
You'll also find out if Matt Shiles is guilty of snudgery!

Welcome to 2024!

In this first episode of 2024, Matt Shiles joins Pastor Josh as he shares additional insights and discussions related to the most recent sermon by Dr. Ed Stetzer, focusing on representing Jesus and His Kingdom. They explore the question of how to represent Jesus well in the context of a new year, political season, and talk about Pastor Josh's upcoming sermon series. The conversation covers various topics, including the importance of gaining a new perspective, the challenges of the current cultural moment, and the need to guard against consuming worldview-shaping content that may affect one's outlook.

Happy New Year From PJ and Friends

Start your new year off right with Pastor Josh talking about the value of looking back and reflecting on where we've been. Matt Shiles and Joe Curtis join in for this short retrospective, and a preview of sermon series we'll have in 2024.

Memories of the Advent | Community: Part 2 of 2

Pastor Josh, Matt Shiles, and Joe Curtis continue the discussion of the Memories of Advent - Community sermon, (for surprise callings you need a support community) and also discussion of Mary's Magnificat.

Memories of the Advent | Community Part 1 of 2

Listen in as Pastor Josh is joined by Matt Shiles and Joe Curtis to go deeper into this week's sermon concerning how surprise callings require a support community. The four questions are covered: Why do you need community, where do you find such community, what does community look like, and what happens when you find community.