Shepnaz Podcast
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.
Episodes
Welcome to a special month-long Advent series on the Shepnaz Podcast! For the entire month of December, we’re pausing our usual format to bring you daily devotionals leading up to Christmas Day.
In today’s episode, Joe welcomes Pastor Brett to kick off the series with a powerful reminder: God remembers His promises and is making all things new. We explore the story of Noah, urban renewal as a metaphor for spiritual restoration, and ...
Black Friday might be about deals, but today we’re diving into something far more valuable—the timeless truths of the Book of Obadiah! In this final message of our One Hit Wonder series, Pastor Rob unpacks Obadiah’s prophecy, revealing lessons on pride, justice, and God’s ultimate sovereignty.
Discover:
- Why the Edomites fell—and what that means for us today
- How God uses even chaos for His glory
- The promises of deliverance and resto...
Happy Thanksgiving! 🎉 In this special episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Rob dives deep into the powerful message from the Book of Jude—a one-chapter letter with a timeless warning: Contend for the faith!
Discover:
- Why Jude changed his message from salvation to urgency
- The essential doctrines every Christian must hold firm
- How false teachings infiltrate the church—and what we can do about it
- Practical steps to protect your fait...
Join Pastor Rob as he unpacks the shortest book in the New Testament—3 John—and reveals timeless truths about hospitality, spiritual health, and leadership. Discover why caring for the body matters for ministry, how generosity fuels the Gospel, and what to do when unhealthy leadership threatens the church.
📌 Key Takeaways:
- Why physical and spiritual health are connected.
- The power of hospitality in advancing God’s mission.
- How to ...
In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Joe hosts Pastor Rob as we dive into the short but powerful book of 2 John—part of our One Hit Wonders series this Thanksgiving week.
John, writing as “the elder,” warns the church about false teaching, reminds us that truth is discovered—not created, and shows how love and obedience to God’s Word are inseparable.
You’ll learn:
✔ Why truth matters in a culture that says “your truth” and “...
Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast! This Thanksgiving week, we’re revisiting Pastor Rob’s powerful series “The One Hit Wonder”—five short but impactful books of the Bible. Today’s focus: Philemon.
In this episode, Pastor Rob unpacks:
- Why Paul appeals to love over authority
- The cost of forgiveness and its connection to Christ’s sacrifice
- How spiritual authority works—and why love should prevail
- The incredible story of Onesimus: from runa...
In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Kevin concludes his inspiring message from Exodus 15, reminding us that God is Yahweh Rapha—the Lord who heals. Whether your struggle is spiritual, emotional, or physical, this message will encourage you to trust the One who can turn bitter waters into sweet.📖 Key Scripture: Exodus 15, Isaiah 53:5, Jeremiah, Psalms, James 5
🙏 If you need prayer or want to share your story, email u...
Join Pastor Kevin as he dives into Exodus 15 in our Exodus: The Way Through series. Today’s episode explores the powerful name of God—Jehovah Rapha, “The Lord Who Heals”—and what it means for us when life turns bitter after a mountaintop victory.
Discover how God transforms bitter waters into sweet and learn why trusting Him in the valleys is just as important as praising Him on the mountaintop.
📖 Key Scripture: Exodus 15:22–27
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What does worship really look like beyond the music? In this Worship Wednesday episode, Pastor Zack and Susan Aleshire join Joe for a deep dive into worship through the eyes of the tech ministry and the worship team. Discover why worship is not confined to Sunday mornings, how excellence honors God, and why social media can be a powerful tool for the Gospel.
We talk about:
- Worship from the platform vs. behind the scenes
- Eliminatin...
In this powerful continuation of Pastor Rob’s message, Joe and Pastor Rob dive deep into Exodus 15 and the moment God reveals Himself as Jehovah Rapha—the Lord who heals. What does it mean that God led Israel to bitter water? Was it a test, a lesson, or a revelation?
This episode explores:
- The connection between obedience and blessing
- Whether sickness is always tied to sin
- How God uses suffering to reveal His power and character
- The...
Pastor Rob unpacks the next chapter in our Exodus: The Way Through series. The Israelites have crossed the Red Sea, but their journey is just beginning. With no water for three days, they face a life-threatening crisis—only to witness God's miraculous provision at Marah.
Pastor Rob shares how this moment reveals God as Jehovah Rapha—the God who heals—and how this name becomes a cornerstone of Israel’s understanding of who God tr...
In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, your host Joe shares a condensed version of Pastor Nick’s compelling message from our Exodus: The Way Through series. Today, we dive into Exodus chapters 12–14 and explore a profound truth: God’s path isn’t always the shortest—but it’s always purposeful.
Pastor Nick unpacks the story of the Israelites’ dramatic escape from Egypt, revealing how God led them on the “scenic route” not to confuse ...
In this special episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, host Joe welcomes Pastor Rob and a mystery guest—revealed to be Jerry Bennett, a longtime friend and mentor from Rob’s youth group days. Though technical difficulties kept Jerry off-camera, his voice and story shine through as he shares how God led him into youth ministry and how that journey continues today through the Hocking Hills Retreat Center.
From hilarious youth group memories ...
Welcome to Worship Wednesday on the Shepnaz Podcast! Today, Joe is joined by Pastor Zach and Pastor Noah for a heartfelt and humor-filled episode that dives deep into one powerful question:👉 Am I even qualified to worship Jesus?Through Luke 7, we explore the story of the sinful woman who humbly worshiped Jesus with her tears, her hair, and her perfume. What does this moment teach us about grace, humility, and the heart of worship?...
Joe continues the conversation with Pastor Rob as they dive deeper into the message “Free at Last” from our Exodus: The Way Through series.
Picking up from Monday’s episode, we explore the spiritual truths behind God’s leadership in our lives—especially when His path doesn’t seem to make sense. Why didn’t God take the Israelites on the shortest route out of Egypt? What does it mean when God asks us to move forward even when we’re fa...
Joe sits down with Pastor Rob Paugh to unpack his latest message in our Exodus: The Way Through series, titled “Free at Last.”
We dive deep into Exodus 12 and beyond, exploring the dramatic moment when God delivers the Israelites from 430 years of slavery in Egypt. From the chilling tenth plague to the miraculous parting of the Red Sea, Pastor Rob brings historical and biblical insight into one of the most awe-inspiring stories of G...
In this powerful continuation of our conversation with Ron Smith, we explore how God orchestrates kairos moments—those divine appointments that change lives. Ron shares how one such moment led him to launch Neighborhood Bridges, a volunteer-driven network that connects local needs with generous hearts. From beds for children to washers for single moms, hear how simple acts of kindness become miracles in motion.We also dive into Ron...
In this powerful episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, host Joe sits down with Ron Smith, a longtime member of Shepherd Church and a passionate servant at our Gahanna campus. Ron shares his incredible journey from announcing high school marching bands to becoming a voice in Columbus radio—and how a 4 a.m. “field trip” with his father led him to Christ at the very station where he would later work.Discover how God used Ron’s talents in br...
Joe is joined by Pastor Zack and Pastor Noah to unpack a Spirit-filled Sunday that left the entire congregation in awe. From unexpected baptisms to spontaneous eruptions of praise, this episode dives deep into what it truly looks like when the Holy Spirit moves in worship.Hear how a young woman’s testimony of addiction and restoration sparked a wave of worship that couldn’t be contained. Learn how worship leaders can steward moment...
In this powerful continuation of our Exodus series, Joe welcomes back Pastor Rob to explore the deep spiritual significance of the Passover and the tenth plague—the death of the firstborn. Together, they unpack how obedience to God's commands became the difference between life and death for the Israelites, and how the blood of the lamb foreshadowed the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
From the preparation of the lamb to the s...
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