New Work Fellowship Podcast

This week on Beyond Sunday, Paxton, Michael, Josh, and Tate take Kevin’s message from Ecclesiastes into a conversation about something most of us wrestle with: our desire to control what was never ours to control. After a hilariously personal listener question and a game about whether we’d actually want to know what’s coming next in life, the conversation turns toward anxiety, uncertainty, and the scorecards we often use to measure whether life is going well.

The guys get especially personal about their own experiences with anxiety, surrender, prayer, Scripture, therapy, and the importance of walking through difficult seasons alongside other believers. What does it actually look like to “take every thought captive”? Is surrender something we do once, or something we have to choose again every day? And what happens when God doesn’t calm the storm around us, but instead begins calming the storm within us? It’s an encouraging conversation about loosening our grip on the outcome and learning to trust the God who is already there.

See Ecclesiastes 9:11-12

I don’t always shape my moments.

Anxiety is what happens when my expectation assumes

Philippians 2:6, [Jesus] “who, though he was in the form of God,

Four success scorecards:

See: Ecclesiastes 12:13–14.

When God gets smaller, my problems get louder.

Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God.”

Sometimes God calms the storm around us,

This week on Beyond Sunday, Josh is joined by Evan Ryan, Paxton Redd, and Michael Shearon for a conversation about wealth, contentment, and what money can never provide. After imagining what kind of ridiculously rich people they’d become, the conversation turns toward Ecclesiastes 5 and Paxton’s message, Chasing Coins. They unpack how comparison and ambition quietly steal contentment, why wealth makes a terrible source of security, and how enjoying what God has already given us may be one of His greatest gifts.

The guys also wrestle with a challenging question: Would having more money actually make us more generous, or simply reveal what’s already in our hearts? From stewardship and tithing to trusting God when finances feel uncertain, the conversation points toward a better definition of wealth: learning to be content in Christ and willing to use what we have for His Kingdom. Plus, hear about Residency Awareness Month, Friend Day, Lakeside Baptism, and what’s coming next at New Work.

Dissatisfaction of Wealth

Instability of Wealth

Contentment is the Greatest Wealth

ASK A QUESTION - TELL A STORY - CONNECT WITH US

This week, Josh Hensley joins Paxton Redd, Steve Buttram, and April Oatts for a conversation that begins with a lighthearted game about everyday temptations before turning to Michael's message on Solomon and the subtle nature of sin. The group explores how compromise rarely happens all at once, why temptation is dangerous even for spiritually mature people, and how seemingly harmless habits can slowly pull us away from God's best.

The discussion also highlights the hope found in repentance by comparing Solomon's life with David's, reminding listeners that failure doesn't have to define the end of the story. The team shares practical ways to pursue holiness through accountability, authentic Christian living, and influence in everyday life before wrapping up with updates on Residency Awareness Month, Friend Day, Lakeside Baptism, and Promotion Sunday as New Work Fellowship prepares for a busy August.

No one is immune to sin (I Kings 11:1-4)

Sin never stops where you think it will (I Kings 11:5-8)

Sin can ruin what God has planned for your life (I Kings 11:9-13)

This week, Josh is joined by Michael, Steve, and first-time guest Betsi Smith for a conversation that begins with plenty of laughs about summer heat, creature comforts, and everyone's favorite (or least favorite) weather. The fun opener naturally gives way to a deeper discussion inspired by Kevin's Ecclesiastes sermon, exploring how God remains faithful through both joyful and difficult seasons. Betsy shares a powerful testimony about losing her husband, Jim, and how the church family faithfully surrounded her during one of life's hardest moments, reminding listeners of the importance of biblical community.

The conversation also wrestles with questions like when it's appropriate to ask God "why," how difficult seasons often reveal God's character in ways we only recognize later, and why our hope in Christ changes how we view suffering. The episode wraps up by highlighting Friend Day and Lakeside Baptism on August 23 before previewing Michael's upcoming sermon on Solomon's relationships and what Ecclesiastes teaches about God's design for marriage. Whether you're walking through a difficult season or enjoying a mountaintop moment, this episode offers encouragement to trust God's perspective in every

Winds of Change

“For everything there is a season,

Time makes us anxious because

How do we make the most of our time?

1. Accept that God works in both good and bad times

2. Affirm my faith in God during confusing times

3. Do the good this season gives you to do

4. Seize eternity in this moment of time

The greatest opportunity in every moment

This week on Beyond Sunday, Michael Shearon is joined by Josh Hensley, Chaney Guffey, and AB for a conversation that begins with an honest "Identity Check" game before diving into Michael's message from Ecclesiastes. The group shares personal reflections about vacations, productivity, feeling behind, and the challenge of separating identity from accomplishments. Their candid answers reveal how easy it is to measure worth by what we do instead of who God says we are, setting up a thoughtful discussion that many listeners will likely see themselves in.

From there, the conversation explores the realities of work, the dangers of envy, and the difference between pursuing success and living a life of significance. Josh shares how his perspective on work has shaped the legacy he hopes to leave for his children, while the team reflects on finding joy in serving others, whether in ministry or everyday occupations. The episode closes with encouragement for anyone feeling discouraged in their career, reminding listeners that our work ultimately belongs to the Lord and inviting everyone to take their next step through upcoming opportunities at New Work Fellowship.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-23, Ecclesiastes 4:4, Ecclesiastes 2:24-25

Under the Sun – Is believing the lie that life on earth is all there is.

We brag about never neglecting work while neglecting the greater things in life

Point 2: The Ugly Truth about of Work

Envy is one of the primary motivators of our ambition

Three Practical Ways to end Envy

Point 3: The Redemption of Work

Satisfaction in work doesn’t come from SUCCESS it comes from SIGNIFICANCE

Three Questions to Think About: