Shepnaz Podcast

Shepherd Church of the Nazarene
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Find encouragement to take your next step in your walk with Jesus. This podcast is a production of Shepherd Church of the Nazarene in Gahanna, Ohio.

  1. 2d ago

    You're Not Just Saved for Heaven | Becoming More Like Jesus Today

    What does it really mean to be "in Christ"?In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Nick dives into Colossians 3 and reminds us that salvation is about more than reaching heaven someday. Through Jesus, we are made new and invited into a transformed life right now.Pastor Nick explores what it means to set our hearts and minds on things above, put to death our old way of living, and cooperate with the Holy Spirit as He shapes us into the image of Christ. This powerful message challenges believers to move beyond self-centered living and embrace a life marked by holiness, compassion, humility, forgiveness, and love.If you've ever wondered what spiritual transformation looks like in everyday life, this episode provides practical encouragement and biblical truth for your journey.📖 Scripture: Colossians 3🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Nick ⛪ Shepherd Church of the NazareneLearn more about Shepherd Church: 🌐 https://shepnaz.orgWatch more messages and media: 📺 https://shepnaz.org/mediaListen to more Shepnaz Podcast episodes: 🎧 https://shepnaz.org/podcastWe'd love to hear from you! 📧 podcast@shepnaz.orgIf this episode encouraged you: 👍 Like the video 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 📤 Share with a friend 🔔 Subscribe for more daily biblical encouragement from Shepherd Church#ShepnazPodcast #Colossians3 #PastorNick #ChristianLiving #Holiness #Sanctification #FaithInJesus #ChristianPodcastChapters00:00 Introduction 00:26 What Transformation in Christ Looks Like 00:43 Setting Your Mind on Things Above 01:39 The Problem with Earthly Priorities 02:43 Seek First God's Kingdom 03:03 You Don't Accidentally Become Like Jesus 03:33 Dying to Self-Gratification 04:30 Colossians 3 and the Old Nature 05:35 Taking Off the Old Self 06:30 Living Consistently with Your New Identity 07:15 Refurbished vs. Made New 08:54 Sanctification and Spiritual Growth 09:23 Putting On Christlike Character 10:16 What Gospel Transformation Looks Like 11:10 An Invitation to Respond 12:21 Living Heaven's Reality Today 13:55 God's Goal: Holiness, Not Just Heaven 15:22 What Needs to Be Put to Death? 16:21 Clothing Yourself with Christ 17:03 Final Challenge and Encouragement

  2. 3d ago

    More Than Heaven: Why Resurrection Life Changes Us Today

    Is following Jesus simply about making it to heaven someday, or is God doing something bigger in us right now?In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, host Pastor Zack shares the first half of Pastor Nick's message," More Than Heaven." As part of the Heaven on Our Mind series, Pastor Nick explores what it means to be united with Christ, why the resurrection matters, and how the hope of heaven is meant to shape the way we live today.Discover how the resurrection is not only a future promise but a present reality that transforms believers through the power of Christ.Key topics include:The resurrection of the deadUnion with ChristThe "already but not yet" Kingdom of GodSanctification and spiritual growthSetting our hearts and minds on things aboveGod's desire for holiness in our livesJoin us as we learn how Jesus isn't just preparing us for heaven someday, but transforming us today.🌐 Learn more about Shepherd Church: https://shepnaz.org 🎙️ More podcast episodes: https://shepnaz.org/podcast 📺 Messages and media: https://shepnaz.org/media📧 We'd love to hear from you! Email us at: podcast@shepnaz.orgIf this episode encouraged you, be sure to: ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like the video ✅ Share with a friend ✅ Leave a comment below: How has the hope of resurrection changed your life?#ShepnazPodcast #PastorNick #PastorZack #Resurrection #HeavenOnOurMind #ChristianPodcastChapters00:00 Introduction from Pastor Zack 00:24 Is Christianity only about getting to heaven? 00:43 Colossians 3:1-4 02:21 Why heaven matters in Christian theology 03:43 The resurrection of the dead explained 06:10 The consequences if there is no resurrection 08:24 The "already but not yet" Kingdom of God 09:53 What does it mean to be raised with Christ? 11:20 Understanding union with Christ 13:04 Baptism and the new life in Jesus 13:56 Resurrection as present reality and future hope 14:54 Setting your heart and mind on things above 16:13 Sanctification and spiritual transformation 18:02 God's goal is more than getting us to heaven 18:57 Becoming like Christ through the Holy Spirit 20:05 Closing encouragement and preview of Part 2

  3. 4d ago

    Worship Wednesday: Why Praise Comes Before Worship | A Journey Through the Tabernacle

    Welcome to another Worship Wednesday on the Shepnaz Podcast! This week, Pastor Zack and Jeff McClish continue their special series, A Journey Through the Tabernacle, exploring how the layout and purpose of the Tabernacle can deepen our understanding of worship today.In Part 2, the focus is on Praise and Thanksgiving, inspired by Psalm 100 and the Tabernacle's entrance. Jeff shares why praise is more than an internal feeling. It is an outward expression of gratitude that aligns our hearts for worship. Together, Zack and Jeff discuss why God deserves our praise in every season, whether we're standing on the mountaintop or walking through the valley.You'll also hear a powerful conversation about:Entering God's presence with thanksgivingWhy praise must be expressedAuthentic worship during difficult seasonsThe difference between feelings and faithHow gratitude prepares our hearts for deeper worshipWhy some of the most meaningful praise happens when life is hardestScripture Highlight: Psalm 100Connect with Shepherd Church: 🌐 https://shepnaz.org 🎧 More episodes: https://shepnaz.org/podcast 📺 Messages & media: https://shepnaz.org/mediaHave a question or feedback for the podcast? 📧 podcast@shepnaz.orgIf this episode encouraged you, be sure to: ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like the video ✅ Share with a friend ✅ Leave a comment telling us: What are you praising God for today?#Shepnaz #WorshipWednesday #Psalm100 #PraiseAndWorship #Tabernacle #ChristianPodcast #PastorZack #JeffMcClish #FaithJourney #ChurchPodcastChapters00:00 Welcome to Worship Wednesday 00:27 Introducing the Tabernacle Series 01:38 A Journey Through the Tabernacle: Part 2 02:43 The First Stop: Thanksgiving & Praise 03:02 Favorite Praise Songs and Personal Worship 04:48 Reading Psalm 100 05:44 Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving 06:22 Praise for What God Has Done and Will Do 07:26 Why Praise Must Be Expressed 08:00 Joy in Worship 08:38 How Praise Aligns Our Hearts for Worship 11:08 Worship Is Not About Us 12:04 Praising God When You Don't Feel Like It 13:27 Authentic Praise in Difficult Seasons 14:06 When All You Have Is Hallelujah 15:25 Authentic Worship Over Perfect Worship 16:09 The Challenge: Praise God First 16:53 Closing Thoughts

  4. 5d ago

    How Big Is Heaven, Really? The New Jerusalem Explained

    What will the New Heaven and New Earth actually be like?In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack continues the conversation from Pastor Rob's "Heaven on My Mind" sermon series and explores one of the most fascinating topics in all of Scripture: the New Jerusalem.Together, they discuss the biblical description of heaven, the incredible dimensions of the New Jerusalem found in Revelation, and what it means that heaven will be free from death, pain, sorrow, division, and sin. Most importantly, they remind us that the greatest blessing of heaven isn't the city itself, it's being forever in the presence of Jesus.If you've ever wondered:How big is heaven?Will we recognize loved ones?What will the New Jerusalem be like?Why are there no tears, death, or pain in heaven?What does Revelation actually teach about eternity?This episode is for you.We'd love to hear your questions about heaven! Send them to:📧 podcast@shepnaz.orgConnect with Shepherd Church: 🌐 https://shepnaz.org 🎧 More podcast episodes: https://shepnaz.org/podcast 📺 Watch sermons and messages: https://shepnaz.org/mediaIf this episode encouraged you, be sure to: ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like this video ✅ Share it with a friend ✅ Leave a comment with your questions about heavenThe goal isn't to make Shepherd Church famous. It's to make Jesus known.#HeavenOnMyMind #Heaven #NewJerusalem #ChristianPodcast #EndTimes #Revelation #Jesus #ShepherdChurch #Faith #BibleStudyChapters00:00 Introduction & Recap of Part 1 00:48 Why Jesus Is the True Focus of Heaven 02:15 The New Jerusalem Explained 03:05 How Big Is Heaven? Revelation's Measurements 05:19 Calculating the Capacity of the New Jerusalem 07:32 Why Heaven Is Bigger Than We Imagine 08:20 The Walls, Gates, and Streets of Heaven 09:58 What Does "No More Sea" Mean? 10:47 Perfect Unity in God's Kingdom 11:04 No More Death, Sorrow, or Tears 11:56 Will God Explain Our Earthly Pain? 12:42 Why There Is No Temple in Heaven 13:44 No More Night, Hunger, or Curse 14:21 Heaven as God's Eternal Banquet 14:42 Who Will and Won't Be in Heaven 15:34 Living with Heaven on Your Mind 16:16 Listener Questions About Heaven 17:04 Final Challenge & Closing Thoughts

  5. 6d ago

    The New Earth: Your True Eternal Home?

    What happens after we go to heaven? Is heaven really our final destination?In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Rob Paugh and Pastor Zack continue the "Heaven on My Mind" series by exploring one of Scripture's most fascinating promises: the New Earth. Drawing from Revelation 21, 2 Peter 3, Isaiah, Hebrews, and the teachings of Jesus, they discuss how God plans to transform creation and what eternity may look like for believers.Discover the biblical difference between present heaven and our eternal home, why Scripture repeatedly points toward a recreated earth, and what this means for our future hope in Christ.Topics discussed: ✅ Present Heaven vs. Eternal Heaven ✅ Revelation's vision of the New Earth ✅ Why creation will be transformed ✅ The Garden of Eden and eternity ✅ What believers can expect in God's renewed creation ✅ Living today with eternity in mind🎙️ Shepnaz Podcast is a weekday podcast from Shepherd Church of the Nazarene featuring biblical teaching, practical faith conversations, and encouragement for your daily walk with Christ.🔗 Learn more about Shepherd Church: https://shepnaz.org🎧 More podcast episodes: https://shepnaz.org/podcast📺 Sermons and media: https://shepnaz.org/media📧 Questions or feedback? podcast@shepnaz.orgIf this episode encouraged you, be sure to: 👍 Like ✅ Subscribe 🔔 Turn on notifications 💬 Leave a comment 📤 Share with a friend#HeavenOnMyMind #NewEarth #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Revelation21 #PastorRobPaugh #Shepnaz #ChristianLiving #Eternity #FaithChapters00:00 Introduction & Week 3 Recap 00:40 Present Heaven vs. Final Destination 01:47 Why Heaven Isn't the End of the Story 03:20 Revelation 21 and the New Earth 04:08 Peter's Teaching About Creation's Renewal 05:17 Fire as Transformation, Not Annihilation 06:19 The Earth Will Be Changed 08:06 Jesus and the Recreation of the World 09:26 God's Promise: "Making Everything New" 10:49 What Will the New Earth Be Like? 11:20 Lessons from the Garden of Eden 13:11 How Sin Changed Humanity 13:58 Imagining the New Creation 15:00 Our Eternal Future with Christ 15:40 Preview of Tomorrow's Episode

  6. Oct 23

    Victory Over Death & the Hope of Heaven

    What difference does the resurrection of Jesus make for your life today?In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack introduces the conclusion of Pastor Nick's message from 1 Corinthians 15. Together, we explore the incredible promise of resurrection, Christ's victory over death, and the hope believers have in eternal life.Pastor Nick explains how Jesus' resurrection guarantees our future resurrection, why death no longer has the final word, and how the hope of heaven should impact the way we live right now. If Christ is risen, everything changes.Key topics include: ✅ The promise of eternal life in Christ ✅ Why Christians don't have to fear death ✅ What resurrected bodies will be like ✅ "Death is swallowed up in victory" ✅ Living with purpose and holiness because of our future hopeScripture References: 📖 1 Corinthians 15 📖 1 John 3:2-3 📖 1 Thessalonians 4If this episode encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today.💬 We'd love to hear from you! What does the hope of resurrection mean to you? Leave a comment below.📧 Email us: podcast@shepnaz.org🌐 Learn more about Shepherd Church: https://shepnaz.org🎙️ More podcast episodes: https://shepnaz.org/podcast📺 Watch sermons and messages: https://shepnaz.org/media#ShepnazPodcast #Resurrection #JesusChrist #VictoryOverDeath #ChristianFaith #HopeOfHeaven #FirstCorinthians15 #EternalLife #PastorNick #PastorZack #ChristianPodcastChapters00:00 Introduction by Pastor Zack 00:43 If There Is No Resurrection, Why Faith Matters 01:09 The YOLO Culture and Life Without Eternity 02:00 The Truth: Christ Has Been Raised 03:22 The Promise of Future Resurrection 04:03 Christ's Victory Becomes Our Victory 05:17 Grief, Death, and Christian Hope 06:30 The Death of Death 07:01 How Will the Dead Be Raised? 08:16 Understanding Resurrected Bodies 10:09 Transformation From Mortal to Immortal 11:22 A Wonderful Secret Revealed 12:15 Death Is Swallowed Up in Victory 12:47 What the Resurrection Means for Us Today 14:03 Why Christians Don't Fear Death 15:44 Living in Light of Eternity 16:34 The Call to Holiness 18:55 Living With the Hope of Heaven 20:05 Closing Prayer 24:37 Final Encouragement and Outro

  7. Oct 22

    The Resurrection Changes Everything | Why the Resurrection Is Essential to the Gospel

    What if the resurrection never happened?In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Nick walks through 1 Corinthians 15 and explains why the resurrection of Jesus is not just another Christian doctrine. It is the foundation of our faith, the source of our hope, and the proof that sin and death have been defeated.Paul reminds believers that the gospel is centered on this truth: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day. Without the resurrection, our faith would be empty. But because Jesus is alive, we have a living hope that changes everything.Join Pastor Zack and Pastor Nick as they continue the "Heaven on My Mind" series and explore what the resurrection means for our faith, our future, and our daily lives.📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20🔗 Learn more about Shepherd Church: https://shepnaz.org🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://shepnaz.org/podcast📺 Watch sermons and messages: https://shepnaz.org/media📧 We'd love to hear from you: podcast@shepnaz.org👍 If this episode encouraged you:Subscribe to the channelLike this videoShare it with a friendLeave a comment and tell us: How does the resurrection give you hope today?#Shepnaz #ResurrectionChangesEverything #ChristianPodcast #PastorNick #PastorZack #1Corinthians15 #JesusIsAlive #ChristianFaith #HeavenOnMyMind #NazareneChurchChapters00:00 Welcome and Episode Introduction 00:39 Heaven on My Mind Series Recap 01:42 Common Misconceptions About Heaven 03:27 Heaven, New Creation, and Christ's Return 05:40 Questions About Heaven 06:24 1 Corinthians 15 Introduction 07:18 What Is Most Important in the Gospel? 08:08 Why What We Believe Matters 09:30 Different Views of Origins and Creation 12:43 The Core Claims of Christianity 13:41 Skeptics and the Resurrection 15:18 The Complete Gospel Explained 16:13 What Happens If the Resurrection Isn't True? 17:22 Why Everything Falls Apart Without Easter 18:43 The Consequences for Our Hope 20:15 A Powerful Reading from The Message 20:37 Living in Light of the Resurrection 21:17 Why the Resurrection Changes Everything 21:51 Closing Thoughts

  8. Oct 21

    Worship Wednesday: The Tabernacle and Entering God’s Presence | Pastor Zack & Jeff McClish

    Welcome back to Worship Wednesday on the Shepnaz Podcast! This week, Pastor Zack is joined by Jeff McClish, Worship Pastor at Shepherd Church's Johnstown Campus, to introduce an exciting new series exploring the Tabernacle and what it teaches us about worship today.In this episode, we dive into Exodus 25 and discuss why God gave such detailed instructions for the Tabernacle, how it served as a reflection of heavenly worship, and why these Old Testament principles still matter for believers today. You'll hear how the Tabernacle points us toward Christ and provides a powerful picture of approaching God's presence with humility, preparation, and reverence.Topics discussed:The purpose of the TabernacleExodus 25 and God's detailed blueprintWorship as a journey into God's presenceHow the Old Testament points to JesusWhy worship preparation mattersIntroducing a six-week Worship Wednesday seriesWhether you're a worship leader, ministry volunteer, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of Scripture, this conversation will encourage and challenge you in your walk with Christ.🙏 Connect with Shepherd Church: 🌐 https://shepnaz.org 🎧 More podcast episodes: https://shepnaz.org/podcast 📺 Sermons & media: https://shepnaz.org/mediaHave a question or feedback about the podcast? 📧 podcast@shepnaz.orgIf this episode encourages you, be sure to: ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like the video ✅ Share with a friend ✅ Leave a comment belowJoin us each weekday for new episodes of the Shepnaz Podcast as we seek to know Christ and make Him known.Chapters00:00 Welcome to Worship Wednesday 00:26 Introducing Jeff McClish and a New Series 01:13 A Fresh Vision for Worship Wednesday 04:27 Exodus 25 and God's Blueprint for the Tabernacle 06:04 God's Presence: Then and Now 08:03 The Tabernacle as a Guide to Worship 09:04 Earthly Worship and Heavenly Reality 10:12 Why the Details Matter 11:00 Preparing Our Hearts for God's Presence 13:07 A Preview of the Journey Ahead 14:05 Why the Old Testament Still Matters 14:29 Closing Encouragement and Subscribe

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Find encouragement to take your next step in your walk with Jesus. This podcast is a production of Shepherd Church of the Nazarene in Gahanna, Ohio.

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    Shepherd Church of the Nazarene
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    2022 - 2026
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