UNDER THE HOOD Pastor Joe and Kirsten Williams

Pastor Joe & Kirsten record from the road in this week's podcast! They were invited by Pioneer Bible Translators (PBT), along with 32 other Lead Pastors and their wives, to tour the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. They tell us all about the exciting work PBT is doing to get God's Word into the hands of all language groups, and they share the President of PBT's prayer challenge. They pass through Annapolis, Maryland on their way to the Renew Gathering and get to hang out with their son, Neil, and a few of the 4th Company Plebes. They also touch on Samson's story from Judges 13 and how it points us forward to Jesus. Let's pop the hood!

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Show Notes: https://www.newlifenwa.com/underthehood/

Pastor Joe & Kirsten recap the Student Ministry Pasta & Pie Auction in today's episode. The sold-out fundraiser was so much fun and the crowd-pleasing pie in the face was the best part! Then they discuss Judges 10 & 11 and Jephthah's desensitization to violence. Desensitization is something Pastor Joe sees in our culture, especially after spending last week with someone who offered a fresh perspective on American culture. He encourages us to be aliens, just passing through, and not get too comfortable here. Finally, we hear a sourdough update from Kirsten! Let's pop the hood!

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Show Notes: https://www.newlifenwa.com/underthehood/

Pastor Joe & Kirsten kick off the podcast with a controversial topic...spiders! Then, they introduce Pastor Samuel Joshua Geddam from Hope Ministries in India. Samuel shares some astonishing statistics, like how many people are hearing Pastor Joe's messages in India, how many people are attending their crusades, and how many villages, in their two states alone, still do not know Christ. Today's podcast is a sobering reminder for Americans that so many of our brothers and sisters in Christ are living under extreme persecution, and we need to be praying for them daily. Of course, no UTH podcast would be complete without a little hilarity and there's plenty of that, too! They wrap up the show with some Total Solar Eclipse discussion. Let's pop the hood!

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Show Notes: https://www.newlifenwa.com/underthehood/

Pastor Joe kicks off today's episode by declaring it Kirsten's half-birthday! They recap Easter at NewLife, which was incredible, and we hear if Pastor Joe called his sermon time correctly! Pastor Joe reiterates his main question from the weekend sermon: What do you believe about Jesus? He invites everyone to come back and explore the answer together. Then, they discuss fun upcoming events like the Student Ministry fundraiser Pasta & Pie Auction and the Men's Cookout. We learn that the Williams family has a long and storied history with NCAA March Madness bracket competitions! Kirsten shares a culinary mishap, and they want to know...have you ever tried cottage cheese eggs? Let's pop the hood!

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Show Notes: https://www.newlifenwa.com/underthehood/

Pastor Joe & Kirsten fill us in on their Spring Break adventures. Pastor Joe took a father/son cruise with Brock, and Kirsten and her mom spent the week giving their kitchen a makeover. Then, they launch into a Judges chapter 8 discussion. Gideon was a drastically different man than he was in chapters 6 & 7. They also research the history of The Gideons, the bible donating group that's been around for decades. Pastor Joe 'calls his shot' for his Easter sermon length, and we're holding him to it! Plus, a surprise gift leaves everyone laughing! Let's pop the hood!

Email: underthehood@newlifenwa.com

Show Notes: https://www.newlifenwa.com/underthehood/

Pastor Joe & Kirsten are joined by their Navy Plebe in today's episode! Neil, Pastor Joe & Kirsten's oldest son, is back from the US Naval Academy and hops on the mic to give us a glimpse at a day in the life of a freshman, aka plebe, midshipman. They also discuss Gideon's story from Judges. Pastor Joe reminds us that we, like Gideon, sometimes talk ourselves out of serving the Lord, but, ultimately, the odds are always in our favor if God is with us. Let's pop the hood!

Email: underthehood@newlifenwa.com

Show Notes: https://www.newlifenwa.com/underthehood/