Welcome to a Worship Wednesday edition of the Shepnaz Podcast with Pastors Zack and Noah from Shepherd Church of the Nazarene.

In this episode, we pause midweek to worship Jesus together and reflect on two powerful worship songs:

✨ “Who Else Is Worthy” – A simple yet profound reminder that only Jesus is worthy of our praise.
🔥 “Rest On Us” (Upperroom) – An invitation for the Holy Spirit to move, fill, and rest on us as we align our hearts with heaven.Pastors Zack and Noah unpack the biblical truths behind these songs, reflecting on worthiness, grace, and the unique testimony believers carry because of redemption through Christ. Whether you’re driving, working, or beginning your day, this episode creates space to refocus your heart and worship the Lord.

We pray this moment of worship encourages you, strengthens your faith, and reminds you that there is no one else worthy but Jesus.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Worship Wednesday00:47 – Why Worship Wednesday Matters01:10 – Introducing “Who Else Is Worthy”02:07 – What Does It Mean That Only Jesus Is Worthy?02:35 – A Song Even Angels Can’t Sing02:54 – Worship: “Who Else Is Worthy”08:21 – Introducing “Rest On Us”09:04 – The Holy Spirit in Scripture10:03 – Worship: “Rest On Us”14:55 – Invitation to Rest in Jesus15:34 – Closing Prayer & How to Connect

Welcome to The Shepnaz Podcast — Happy Tuesday!
Today, Pastor Zack and Pastor Rob Paugh continue deep-diving into the Ninth Commandment and Sunday’s sermon. This episode tackles some of the most misunderstood questions about lying, deception, gossip, slander, and truth—and why God takes these things so seriously.

You’ll hear powerful Scripture references, thought-provoking stories (including the incredible account of Raymond Donovan), and a rich theological discussion on why God hates lying, how it damages our witness, and what it looks like to live as people of truth.One of the most fascinating parts of today’s episode:
👉 Are there ever moments in Scripture where God blesses someone who lied?
Pastor Rob walks through the stories of Rahab, the Hebrew midwives, and the moral wrestling believers face today.

As always, this conversation is grounded deeply in Christian truth, the teachings of Jesus, and the heart of Shepnaz’s mission to help people become more like Christ.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 00:22 – Recap of Monday’s Episode 01:05 – Why God Hates Lying: The Origin of Lies 02:02 – God as Truth: His Character Revealed 03:03 – Satan as the Father of Lies 04:02 – Becoming Like Christ vs. Becoming Like the Enemy 04:52 – Lying and the Damage to Christian Witness 06:17 – How Deception Destroys Reputation 06:37 – The Story of Raymond Donovan 08:22 – Why Reputation Is So Valuable 09:07 – “Sticks and Stones” and the Real Power of Words 09:52 – Gossip: The Hidden Sin That Harms Deeply 11:18 – Four Questions to Stop Gossip Before It Starts 12:48 – Slander, Libel & Social Media 13:50 – Slander Kills Three: A Rabbi’s Warning 14:08 – How to Interrupt Gossip Biblically 15:22 – We Rarely Know the Whole Story 16:21 – Is It Ever Okay to Lie? 17:04 – Rahab & the Hebrew Midwives 18:35 – Thomas Aquinas & Categories of Lies 19:44 – When Lies Save Innocent Lives 21:20 – The Danger of Justifying Lying 22:11 – The Two-Sided Rule of the Commandments 23:06 – The Truth That Sets Us Free 24:07 – How Truth Leads to a Blessed Life 25:21 – Wrapping Up & What’s Next 25:37 – Connect With Us & Final Thoughts

Start your week with a powerful conversation as Pastor Zack and Pastor Rob Paugh dive deeper into Sunday’s message on the Ninth Commandment: “Do not bear false witness.”

In this episode, Pastor Rob unpacks:

• Why God hates deception
• How ancient justice systems made false testimony deadly
• Different forms of lying we often overlook
• How Christians should confront falsehood with truth AND grace
• Why silence can be just as harmful as speaking a lie

This is Part 1 of the conversation—an honest, convicting, and encouraging reminder that truth isn’t just a moral preference… it’s a reflection of God Himself.

🙏 Featuring: Pastor Rob Paugh
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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the Monday Episode 00:20 – Setting Up the Conversation: The Ninth Commandment 00:37 – False Witness: More Than Just Lying 01:01 – Why God Hates Deception 01:56 – The Weight of False Testimony in Scripture 02:38 – Ancient Justice Systems & Their Problems 03:28 – Presumed Guilty: How Testimony Became Deadly 04:18 – One Witness Was Enough to Convict 05:12 – God Reshapes Justice Through Moses 06:20 – “Throw the First Stone”: Accountability in the Law 07:16 – Does This Commandment Still Apply Today? 07:43 – Lesser Sins & Everyday Falsehood 08:37 – What It Means to Mislead 09:17 – Four Ways We Lie: #1 Contradicting the Truth 09:37 – Adam, Eve & the Serpent’s Lie 10:19 – Why We Contradict Truth Today 11:34 – #2 Twisting the Truth 12:22 – Half-Truths in Culture & Media 12:57 – Truth Must Be 100% Truth 13:35 – #3 Neglecting the Truth 14:15 – Why Christians Avoid Confrontation 14:57 – The Damage of Silence 15:36 – William Barclay on the Sin of Silence 15:56 – #4 Inflating the Truth 16:15 – The Depth Behind God’s Simple Commandments 16:30 – Wrapping Up & Invitation to Tomorrow’s Episode 16:48 – How to Reach Us 17:03 – Closing & Production Credits

In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack brings us Part 2 of Pastor Nick’s powerful message from our Johnstown Campus — a deep dive into Commandments 5 and 6.

We explore what it truly means to honor father and mother, how Scripture calls us to value life at every stage, and how Jesus raises the standard on “You shall not murder” by addressing the anger and contempt rooted in the heart.Pastor Nick challenges us to see the image of God in every person, confront internal attitudes that lead to harm, and rediscover God’s heart for dignity, compassion, and flourishing.

🙌 Featuring: Pastor Nick, Johnstown Campus Pastor
Hosted by: Pastor ZackIf this message encourages you, helps you grow, or sparks new questions, we’d love to hear from you!
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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast 00:29 – Introduction to Commandments 5 and 6 01:21 – Honoring Parents: More Than Obedience 02:35 – Jesus Confronts Misuse of the Command 03:18 – Caring for Parents in Their Frailty 04:05 – The Cultural Devaluing of the Elderly 05:08 – Abuse, Boundaries, and Honor 05:39 – “You Shall Not Murder”: The Real Meaning 06:03 – Murder vs. Killing in Scripture 06:31 – The Image of God and the Value of Life 07:18 – Humanity Reflects the Creator 07:46 – Jesus Interprets the Command in Matthew 5 08:59 – The Roots of Murder: Anger & Contempt 09:23 – Jesus Raises the Standard 10:11 – Internal vs. External Righteousness 10:30 – The Heart of the Commands 11:04 – Every Person Is an Image Bearer 11:55 – Pastor Zack’s Closing Reflections 12:53 – Final Encouragements & Contact Info

In today’s Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack guides us through Part 1 of Pastor Nick’s powerful message from our Johnstown Campus as we continue our journey through the Ten Commandments. This episode focuses on Commandments 5 and 6:

• Honor your father and mother
• You shall not murder

Pastor Nick unpacks how these commands are rooted not in rules for rule‑keeping, but in God’s vision for His people to live as a communal, covenant family, reflecting His character to the world. You’ll hear how honoring parents is less about blind obedience and more about living in a way that upholds God’s design for generational faithfulness, blessing, and identity.

This sermon challenges us to ask:
How does honoring others — especially within our family — become a witness to God’s holiness?Join us again tomorrow for Part 2 as Pastor Nick continues this deeply thoughtful walk through God’s covenant heart for His people.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome from Pastor Zack00:24 – Introduction to Pastor Nick’s sermon (Johnstown Campus)01:01 – Reading Exodus 20:12–1301:42 – Context: Communal nature of the commandments02:24 – What does it mean to honor parents?03:06 – The promise connected to the commandment03:55 – Understanding communal vs. individual blessing04:44 – God’s covenant: descendants, land, and blessing05:50 – Why obedience mattered for Israel’s witness07:16 – Honoring parents as a reflection of God’s identity07:42 – Obedience and the parent’s role as spiritual teachers08:46 – Passing God’s Word to the next generation09:34 – Paul’s words on honoring parents (Ephesians 6)10:30 – Generational responsibility in God’s covenant11:35 – Consequences of breaking covenant identity12:03 – Obeying parents vs. obeying God12:53 – Honoring parents through care13:36 – Proverbs and the call to care for aging parents13:59 – Closing reflection & preview of Part 214:19 – Wrap‑up & podcast info

Welcome to another Worship Wednesday edition of the Shepnaz Podcast with Pastor Zack and Pastor Noah!
Today’s conversation takes a deeply honest and spiritual look at calling, identity, ego, and what it truly means to serve God in worship ministry.

Inspired by Oswald Chambers’ My Utmost for His Highest and Acts 20:24, Pastor Zack and Noah unpack:

• Why following Jesus isn’t about comfort
• How ego and relevance can slowly replace calling
• The shifting seasons of worship leadership
• How Paul’s ministry challenges us to surrender everything
• The danger of building ministry on trends instead of truth
• The grief and beauty found in real hands‑on ministry
• Why your identity can’t be “worship pastor”—it must be child of God

Whether you’re a worship leader, ministry volunteer, or someone simply trying to follow Jesus faithfully, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Worship Wednesday 00:31 – Today’s Topic: Calling, Vision, and Devotional Insight 01:28 – Reading: “Is This True of Me?” from Oswald Chambers 04:10 – Ego, Worship Ministry & Relevance 05:36 – When Ministry Becomes About Trends 06:55 – Zack on Aging, Identity & Changing Seasons 08:14 – Pouring Into the Next Generation 09:33 – The Danger of Emotional vs Spiritual Worship Moments 11:07 – “The Good Old Days” & Misplaced Identity 12:34 – How Ministry Shifts Over Time 13:36 – Paul’s Suffering & Staying on Mission 14:44 – Homeless Ministry: Seeing People the Way God Does 16:23 – Loss, Grief & Uncomfortable Ministry Moments 18:09 – Ministry Was Never Promised to Be Easy 18:52 – Closing Prayer from Pastor Noah 19:56 – Outro, Socials & Staying Connected

In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack hosts part two of a conversation unpacking Pastor Rob’s Sunday message on the Eighth Commandment: “Thou Shalt Not Steal.”

Building on Pastor Rob’s teaching, this episode explores how Scripture shows stealing is far more than taking possessions. It reflects what is happening in our hearts—our work ethic, our trust in God, our contentment, and our understanding of biblical stewardship.Drawing from Mark 7, Proverbs, Philippians, Exodus 22, and the story of Zacchaeus, Pastor Zack walks through how Pastor Rob’s message reveals that stealing exposes:

• A heart unwilling to work
• Dissatisfaction with God’s provision
• A lack of trust in God as provider
• A self‑centered posture that disregards others
• A misunderstanding of stewardship and ownership

This teaching challenges us to consider not only what we might “take,” but how faithfully we care for what God has entrusted to us.

👇 Chapters are included below to help you navigate the episode.🙏 We’d love to hear your thoughts!
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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast 00:24 – Recap: Pastor Rob’s Sunday Message on the 8th Commandment 01:00 – Jesus Shifts the Focus: From Actions to the Heart 01:40 – What Stealing Reveals Within Us 02:25 – A Heart Unwilling to Work 03:42 – Dissatisfaction With God’s Provision 05:00 – Trusting God vs. Taking Matters Into Our Own Hands 06:12 – Want vs. Need: How God Provides 06:47 – Self‑Centeredness & Its Impact on Others 08:11 – Old Testament Restitution in Exodus 22 10:00 – The Costliness of Restitution 10:17 – Zacchaeus: A Powerful Example of Restitution 12:08 – A Positive Lens: God Owns Everything We Steward 13:17 – Stewardship: Caring for What Belongs to God 14:48 – Are We Faithful Stewards? 15:06 – Felix’s Reminder: “These Are God’s Hands” 15:52 – Final Encouragement & How to Connect 16:09 – Outro

In today’s Shepnaz Podcast episode, Pastor Rob Paul joins Zack to dig deep into the 8th Commandment: “Thou shalt not steal.”
What seems simple on the surface actually stretches into every corner of our lives—our work ethic, honesty, integrity, generosity, and even our words.

Pastor Rob unpacks:

• Why private ownership is a biblical concept
• How Scripture teaches us to gain things the right way
• The surprising forms of stealing most Christians don’t recognize
• Why defrauding, dishonesty, and even gossip fall under this command
• What it means to reflect the nature of God through our work
• How tithing connects to honoring God with what belongs to Him

This episode is rich with biblical wisdom, practical examples, and thoughtful reminders of how God calls His people to live differently.

👇 CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast
00:22 – Introduction to the 8th Commandment
01:23 – What the Bible Implies About Ownership
02:12 – Work, Provision & Society
04:08 – Ephesians 4:28 — Three Ways We Gain Possessions
05:23 – Work as a Reflection of God’s Character
06:40 – Work After the Fall
08:04 – Sabbath and God’s Expectation to Work
08:36 – Inheriting vs. Stealing
09:27 – What Does “Steal” Mean in Scripture?
10:13 – Four Categories of Stealing
10:32 – Despoiling: Taking by Force
11:49 – Dishonesty & Manipulation
13:31 – Scams, Identity Theft & Modern Examples
15:04 – Defrauding: Not Giving What Is Owed
17:14 – Working for the Lord
17:54 – Robbing God: Tithes & Offerings
20:20 – Defaming: Stealing Someone’s Reputation
21:16 – How This Commandment Challenges Us
22:25 – Social Media, Gossip & Christian Responsibility
22:55 – “Prayer Requests” That Are Actually Gossip
23:16 – Why Digging Into Scripture Matters
23:34 – Wrap-Up & How to Connect

In Part 2 of this deep and powerful teaching, Pastor Rob unpacks one of the most heartbreaking and spiritually profound moments in all of Scripture—Jesus’ cry from the cross:
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

🌑 For the first time in all eternity, the Father and the Son were separated.
🌑 Darkness covered the earth as creation grieved.
🌑 Jesus bore the full weight of our sin so we could experience full freedom.Pastor Rob walks us through the spiritual, historical, and theological significance of this moment and reveals why Jesus willingly stayed on the cross—even with the power to stop everything instantly.If this episode challenges or encourages you, let us know in the comments! And be sure to like, subscribe, and share so more people can hear the hope of Jesus.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction with Pastor Zack 00:25 – Reviewing Part 1 and setting up today’s focus 00:47 – “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 01:12 – The spiritual separation between Father and Son 01:55 – What Jesus feared in the Garden 02:13 – Creation responding in darkness 02:58 – The darkness of Exodus and the foreshadowing of Christ 03:58 – Three hours of silence and agony 04:19 – Jesus quotes Psalm 22 05:23 – Why Jesus didn’t call God “Father” here 06:17 – The meaning of “forsaken” 07:00 – Jesus experiences the consequences of sin 08:16 – Reviewing the journey to the cross 08:59 – The Father turns away 09:52 – Why God didn’t answer Jesus 10:13 – God’s holiness and justice 11:22 – God presents Jesus as the sacrifice 12:22 – Love compelled the cross 13:13 – God planned Jesus’ sacrifice from the beginning 13:34 – Jesus accepted the plan 14:00 – Jesus had the power to stop it—but chose love 15:00 – The cross: a sacrifice once and for all 15:31 – What life would be like without Jesus’ finished work 16:09 – A call to reflection and response 17:11 – Pastor Zack’s closing encouragement 18:05 – Share, subscribe, and reach out!

In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Rob leads a powerful exploration of the seven phrases Jesus spoke as He hung on Calvary.

These weren’t random words.
They were intentional, prophetic, sacrificial, and filled with hope.🔥 What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The timeline of the crucifixion from 9 AM to 3 PM
• Why darkness covered the land at noon
• How the Old Testament sacrificial system connects to Jesus’ final hours
• Why Jesus cried, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?”
• How Jesus became the once‑and‑for‑all sacrifice that removes sin, not just covers it
• The weight Jesus carried — physically, mentally, spiritually — as He bore our sin

Pastor Rob unpacks the deep spiritual significance behind these moments, helping us understand the incredible love and intentionality behind Christ’s sacrifice.
🙏 Hosted by: Pastor Zack

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast 00:24 – Introducing “Christ From the Cross” 01:07 – Why Jesus’ words from the cross matter 01:26 – Context: When and how Jesus spoke 01:45 – Jesus’ sinless life and unjust trial 02:36 – How Jesus responded differently to crucifixion 02:56 – The first statement: “Father, forgive them” 03:17 – The thief on the cross 03:35 – Jesus speaks to His mother 04:14 – The fourth phrase: “My God, My God…” 04:34 – Understanding the crucifixion timeline 05:14 – Noon to 3 PM: Darkness over the land 06:12 – Why understanding the sacrificial system matters 06:30 – Leviticus and the anatomy of sacrifice 07:07 – Why the sacrifice must be without defect 08:24 – The symbolic transfer of guilt 09:23 – The animal is killed—why blood mattered 10:12 – Why God required blood for forgiveness 11:29 – Jesus becomes the once‑and‑for‑all sacrifice 12:54 – Why the old system could only “cover” sin 13:31 – Jesus, our High Priest 13:51 – Darkness and the weight of humanity’s sin 14:10 – God placing all sin on Christ 14:46 – Jesus becomes a curse for us 15:24 – The mental, physical, and spiritual burden Jesus carried 16:27 – Closing thoughts & Part 2 preview 17:10 – Outro & how to connect