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
In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, we wrap up Pastor Nick’s powerful message on character, calling, and why the work of God thrives when responsibility is shared — not placed on a few overworked leaders.
Pastor Nick reminds us that every follower of Jesus has a vital role in God’s mission, whether you're leading hundreds, encouraging one person, or serving behind the scenes. God has uniquely gifted you — and He invites y...
Today, Pastor Nick begins a powerful 2‑part message from Exodus 18, exploring Moses’ leadership, Jethro’s correction, and why even good missions can have bad methods. This episode will encourage you to rethink what it means to lead, to listen, and to avoid carrying more than God ever intended for you.
In this first half of the message, Pastor Nick walks us through:
- Moses serving as judge over two million people
- Jethro’s surprising...
Welcome to another Worship Wednesday on the Shepnaz Podcast! Today, Joe, Pastor Zach, and Pastor Noah sit down with special guest Roger McDaniel, Executive Pastor & Worship Leader at Meadow Park Church in Columbus, Ohio.
With over 33 years in ministry and decades of worship leadership experience, Roger brings deep wisdom, humility, and humor as we dive into:
- How worship has changed over the last 40 years
- “Performance” in worsh...
In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Rob continues our journey through the book of Exodus in our series Exodus: The Way. This conversation dives deeper into The Ten Words (often known as the Ten Commandments) and explores how they shape our lives today as followers of Jesus.Pastor Rob introduces four powerful lenses for understanding the Ten Words:How breaking a commandment takes something away from God or othersHow th...
In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Rob Paul unpacks this week’s message from our Exodus: The Way Through series, focusing on the Ten Commandments—better understood as the “Ten Words.”
This rich conversation explores:
- Why the Hebrew word Torah means instruction, not punishment
- How the Ten Words point us toward a blessed life
- Why relationship with God always comes before rules
- The differences between ceremonial, civil, ...
In today’s Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Nick brings us the powerful conclusion of his message from Exodus 16, reminding us how God invites His people to trust and obey—even when life tempts us to grumble.
From manna in the wilderness to Jesus declaring Himself the Bread of Life in John 6, this episode calls us to stop striving for “food that spoils” and embrace the only One who satisfies our souls: Jesus Christ.
You'll hear:✨ Why Isra...
In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Nick shares Part 1 of his powerful message in our Exodus: The Way Through: “The Bread of Life.”
What does true sustenance look like in a spiritually hungry world?
Pastor Nick walks us through the Israelites’ journey—marked by grumbling, fear, and forgetfulness—and reveals how God continually responds with grace, provision, and faithful presence.
You’ll discover:
- Why the pattern ...
Worship Wednesday is finally BACK!
After a couple of months away, Pastors Zack and Noah return with acoustic worship, laughter, and a powerful reminder of what God is doing in and through Shepherd Church of the Nazarene.
This episode features acoustic versions of “The Blood” and “Build My Life”, along with a behind‑the‑scenes look at how these worship moments are recorded. You'll also hear about a brand‑new spiritual challeng...
In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Rob continues the teaching from Exodus 19, where God prepares Israel for a transformed relationship with Him. Through thunder, fire, trembling earth, and holy boundaries, God reveals His power, His holiness, and His desire for His people to be set apart.Pastor Rob explores:
- Why God chose Israel as a kingdom of priests
- The significance of the word “IF” in the covenant
- What consecration...
In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Rob unpacks the powerful moment in Exodus 19 when God reshapes the identity and mission of His people. After 100 days in the wilderness, Israel arrives at Mount Sinai, where God reveals Himself in a new, direct, and transformative way.This conversation explores:
✨ Why God chose Mount Sinai
✨ How Israel’s relationship with God shifted at this moment
✨ The imagery of being carrie...
Do you ever feel inadequate or wonder if you have what it takes to live out your faith? In this episode, Pastor Noah unpacks Philippians 1:6—Paul’s powerful reminder that “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” Discover what true confidence looks like, why it’s not about self-esteem, and how sanctification shapes our identity in Christ.
We’ll explore:
- Why confidence in God—not ourselves—matters
- How to res...
In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Kevin unpacks one of the most powerful promises in Scripture: “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9).
We explore:
- Why Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” matters for us today
- How God’s grace sustains us through life’s hardest seasons
- The shift from “How do I get out of this?” to “What do I get out of this?”
- Why hardships can actually deep...
In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack dives deep into one of the most powerful promises in Scripture: God’s Promise of Escape from Temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13). We explore what it really means when God says He will provide a way out, why temptation itself isn’t sin, and how we can practically flee from it in our daily lives.
Pastor Zack shares insights on:
- Why resisting temptation isn’t enough—you need to flee.
- T...
In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Nick, our Johnstown Campus Pastor, unpacks one of the most powerful promises in Scripture—God’s unconditional love.
We dive into Romans 8:38-39, where Paul declares that nothing—neither death nor life, angels nor demons, the present nor the future—can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Then, we contrast this with the story of the prodigal son, a vivid picture Jesus gave u...
In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Rob joins us from the Hocking Hills Retreat Center to dive into God’s Promise of Spiritual Revival from Praying the 21 Greatest Promises in the Bible by Dave Earley.
We explore:
- What true revival means and why it’s more than a week-long service.
- How humility and a contrite heart invite God’s presence.
- The powerful truth in Isaiah 57:15 and its impact on our spiritual walk.
- Examples from...
Are you facing big decisions and wondering how to know God’s will? In this episode, Pastor Bryanna dives into God’s promise of divine guidance from Proverbs 3:5-6:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."
We explore:
- Why trusting God matters when life feels overwhelming
- How to train your spiritual ears to hear His v...
In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Brett unpacks God’s promise of divine protection from Psalm 91 and Chapter 11 of Praying the 21 Greatest Promises in the Bible by Dave Earley.
We explore:
- What it means to dwell in the shelter of the Most High
- How to trust God actively and love Him loyally
- Practical steps to activate this promise in your life
- Real-life experiences of spiritual warfare and God’s deliverance
This conv...
What does divine promotion really mean? In this episode, Joe and Pastor Zach dive into Chapter 10 of “21 Greatest Promises in the Bible”—God’s promise of divine promotion. We explore Psalm 75:6-7 and the incredible story of Esther, unpacking how humility, obedience, and God’s timing lead to true elevation—not self-promotion.
You’ll hear:
- Why divine promotion is different from worldly ambition
- How Esther’s courage and fasting chang...
In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Kevin unpacks God’s promise of heavenly help from Chapter 9 of Praying the 21 Greatest Promises in the Bible by David Early.
We explore:
- Why a simple one-word prayer like “Help!” or “Jesus” can change everything.
- Real-life stories of God’s intervention in moments of crisis.
- Biblical examples of help from Jonah, Daniel, and David.
- How grace and forgiveness transform lives—and why we shou...
Feeling brokenhearted? Wondering if God is really close when life hurts? In this episode, Pastor Rob unpacks one of the most powerful promises in Scripture: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18).We explore:
- Why David’s story matters when you’re hurting
- Four practical steps to turn pain into praise
- How Job, Paul, and Silas modeled faith in suffering
- Why pursuing God—even whe...
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