New Work Fellowship Podcast

Not My King - "Almost, but Not Yet"  (1 Samuel 16 and 2 Samuel 11)

David was probably the best king Israel ever had, but he wasn't perfect.  He was God's choice; he was a man after God's own heart, and he still leaves us feeling disappointed.  All human leadership leaves us wanting and longing for more because our true King is Jesus Christ!

This episode of the Beyond Sunday podcast features hosts Michael Shearon, Josh Hensley, Justin Eshenbaugh, and Paxton Redd. The main discussion centered around the previous Sunday's sermon about King David, focusing on the qualities that made him a great leader and "a man after God's heart."

Key topics discussed:

• Pastor Kevin's five-point framework for evaluating leaders: Biblical convictions, evidence of character, proven competence, looking forward to days to come, and looking up with prayerful confidence

30-Day Prayer Guide

This episode of the Beyond Sunday podcast features hosts Josh Hensley, Kevin Lee, Paxton Redd, and special guest Andrew Self, who is the chair of elders. They discuss the recent sermon by Michael Shearon on King Saul, exploring themes of leadership, self-deception, and moral responsibility. The conversation touches on the challenges of maintaining integrity in leadership roles, the importance of accountability, and how to evaluate leaders in various contexts, including politics and church organizations. The lingering questions posed by Michael from Sundays message is addressed as well.

Main topics discussed:

• Leadership failures and the importance of humility and accountability

30-Day Prayer Guide

Not My King - "Saul - The Right Look but the Wrong Heart" 

(1 Samuel 15:10-21, 24-30)

Saul was the king with the right look but the wrong heart - tall...dark...handsome...looked like a king.  In the end, he was a horrible king that left the Israelites unsatisfied. He was chosen by God, but ultimately failed because he did things his way instead of God's way.  God gave them a king, and he ended up doing EXACTLY what Samuel said he would do.

The Beyond Sunday podcast episode features hosts Josh Hensley, Steve Buttram, Evan Ryan, and Michael Shearon discussing leadership in light of their new sermon series "Not My King." They explore examples of great leaders, both historical and personal, while acknowledging that all human leadership is inherently flawed. The conversation touches on the challenges in today's political climate, emphasizing the importance of respectful disagreement and maintaining relationships despite differences. From a Christian perspective, they discuss four key postures for approaching leadership and highlight Jesus as the ultimate servant leader. Michael gives a sneak peek of his upcoming sermon on Saul.

Key topics discussed:

• Great leadership examples

Not My King - "Right Desire, Wrong Answer"

(1 Samuel 8)

This sermon introduces a series titled "Not My King," addressing the challenges of human leadership and politics from a Christian perspective. Pastor Kevin Lee emphasizes that all human leadership leaves us wanting more, which is designed to point us toward God. He encourages believers to engage in politics responsibly while maintaining their primary allegiance to Jesus as their true king.

30-Day Prayer Guide

Join Pastors Paxton, Kevin, Michael, and Josh, as they dive into a heartfelt discussion about guiding children toward independence. Wrapping up the Arrows series, they share personal stories and wisdom on intentional parenting, the power of blessings, and overcoming the fears of letting go. Listen as they explore the impact of mentorship, the role of faith in navigating life's transitions, and the importance of setting positive expectations for young leaders. Whether you're a parent, mentor, or simply interested in personal growth, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on preparing the next generation for life's journey. 

Releasing and Reflecting are the last steps for the Warrior Parents. In parenting there are multiple seasons of releasing...daycare starts - release; kindergarten - release; first sport where Dad's not the coach - release; middle school - release; high school - release; driver's license - release; first date - release; first job - release; and the list goes on. How do you release well as a parent?

This episode features Pastor Cliff Hines discussing his recent sermon on being a "warrior parent." The panel, including Cliff, Paxton Redd, Josh Hensley, and guest, Michael Venable, explore the concepts of settling your stance (establishing a firm foundation), drawing your bow (preparing children for their potential), and aiming your arrows (setting goals for each child individually). They emphasize the importance of family dinners, intentional communication, and recognizing each child's unique gifts and personalities.

The discussion touches on parenting challenges, the balance between friendship and parenthood, and the upcoming sermon on "releasing arrows" (launching children into adulthood).

Arrows - "Be the Warrior Parent God Designed You to Be"

(Psalm 127:4)

Parents feel tired and stressed and unsure if they are doing a good job. As a parent,  how do you know which of your choices matter the most and what battles should we focus on when we get home, because let's be honest, when we get home, we're exhausted. How can we develop a relationship with our kids that will stand the test of time to have a happy family? Not just for our family, but for their future families? How do help our child grow up into an adult who loves the Lord? This should be the goal of all parents.