Pastors Matt and Heidi sit down this week to go over Vision Sunday from last week. Together, they cover the ideas that church is more than a building but a calling, and that following Jesus means not just loving our neighbors but our enemies as well. They also specify some of the values of New Life Church, and what it means to authentically know Jesus and live like him.

In this episode of the Make Jesus Known Podcast, Amanda sits down with Pastor Heidi to wrap up the book of Mark. Together, they discuss the vulnerability of Jesus, and how important it is to be honest with who we see Jesus to be. They challenge viewers to reconsider any bias held onto when thinking upon His character, and how to fully surrender ourselves to Jesus.

In this episode of the Make Jesus Known Podcast, Pastors Amanda and Matt reflect on Sunday’s message from Mark 14:3–15, focusing on Mary’s act of worship as she pours expensive perfume over Jesus. The conversation considers how Mary’s offering points beyond itself to the far greater sacrifice of Jesus, who would soon pour out His life for the world. They discuss the challenging question of whether or not we value Jesus' whole life, rather than merely parts of it. Through Mary’s story, we are encouraged to bring what we have, surrender what we hold tightly, and trust that Jesus is worthy of it all.

In this episode of the Make Jesus Known podcast, Amanda sits down with Dionis to unpack Sunday’s message from Mark 11, where Jesus curses the fig tree, clears the temple, and teaches His disciples about faith. Together they explore how these connected moments reveal Jesus’ authority, His desire for genuine fruit in the lives of His people, and His call to place our faith in God rather than religious systems, appearances, or routines. The conversation also reflects on what it means for the church today to be a true house of prayer for all people, how we can respond when God lovingly exposes areas in need of repentance, and how following Jesus means living with Him in every moment.

Riley joins Pastor Amanda this week to discuss servant leadership and heart posture. Together, they break down what it can look like to lead, serve, and why it is important in our relationship with Jesus. Riley emphasizes how serving comes in all shapes and sizes in our day to day routines, and if our heart is not in the right place, we are not serving for the right reasons. We are challenged to reflect on how we view our identity, and ask ourselves if we allow that to affect when and if we serve.

In this episode of the Make Jesus Known podcast, Daniel sits down with Pastor Matt to reflect on the previous week’s sermon from Mark 9 and the transfiguration of Jesus. Together, they talk about the moments when God expands our view of who He is, whether through worship, prayer, creation, community, or everyday rhythms of faith. They explore what it means to encounter the glory of Jesus, why mountaintop experiences matter, and how those moments are meant to strengthen us for mission rather than become something we try to recreate or cling to. This conversation invites us to see Jesus more clearly and trust His presence in both powerful and ordinary moments.

Pastor Matt joins Pastor Amanda as they break down Matt's sermon from Sunday on the death of John the Baptist. Together, they debate how to find joy when you are stuck in uncertainty, and how to know that God is still good in those battles. Matt describes how God cannot be our tormentor and our healer at the same time, and explains how trusting God is how to repsond when we face the natural consequences of our sin. They dive into the idea that trust requires believing in God's sovereignty, so that even when we are angry, we can still see His faithfulness.

In this episode of the Make Jesus Known podcast, Pastors Amanda and Heidi unpack Heidi’s recent message from Mark 5 on “Jesus and the demoniac.” They explore how our condition, whether shattered by addiction, shame, pride, or self-righteousness, never changes our God-given value. They discuss how the enemy works to destroy the image of God in us, and how seeing people as image-bearers transforms the way we speak to our spouses, raise our kids, interact with coworkers, and respond to those our culture often fears or rejects. Together they challenge listeners to let Jesus transform their character first at home—within marriages, families, and close relationships—before worrying about platform or influence.

Pastor Amanda sits down with guest speaker Dan to talk with him about his sermon from Sunday. They wrestle with the idea that sometimes, God puts us in our storms so we can learn to rely on His presence. Dan revists the time he lived in Jordan, and reflects on how the different culture influenced his lifestyle. Similarly, Dan vulnerably opens up about hardships he has faced in his life where he has had to lean on the Lord for provision and grace. He and Amanda talk about what it means to follow Jesus into difficult places—not simply so we can “do” something for God, but so He can do something deep within us. The episode concludes with Dan praying for listeners who find themselves in the midst of a storm, asking that they would sense Jesus’ presence, experience His peace that surpasses understanding, and hear His invitation to come close, rest, and trust that He will carry them through to the other side.

In this episode of the Make Jesus Known Podcast, Amanda is joined by Pastor Heidi as they discuss a passage from Mark 4. Together, they explore what it means for our hearts to be hard, shallow, crowded with thorns, or truly good soil for God’s Word. They wrestle with what daily surrender looks like, how to recognize when our hearts are becoming hard, and how to recognize when our loyalties are competing. The episode closes with a heartfelt prayer for listeners who want to move toward good soil and a deeper, more responsive relationship with Jesus.