Welcome to a powerful Worship Wednesday on the Shepnaz Podcast! In this Ash Wednesday special, Pastor Zach, Pastor Noah, and Joe guide us into a sacred time of worship through two impactful songs: “My King Forever” (Bethel Worship) and “All Hail King Jesus.”

Today’s episode invites you to slow down, posture your heart, and enter a space of genuine surrender before the Lord. Whether you're listening during your quiet time, driving, or preparing for Ash Wednesday services, we pray this worship moment draws you closer to Jesus—our High King of Heaven.

We also introduce the brand‑new Shepherd Worship Arts Handbook, a resource created to unite our worship team around mission, values, and spiritual growth as we lead our church in praise.🙏 We’d love to hear from you!
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00:00 – Welcome to Worship Wednesday 00:18 – A joyful (and unexpected!) musical intro 01:08 – Ash Wednesday reflections 02:04 – Intentional worship on the podcast 02:21 – Introducing “My King Forever” 03:11 – The heart behind biblical worship 04:36 – Posture, surrender, and worship styles 05:12 – Invitation to worship intentionally 05:35 – “My King Forever” – Worship Moment 10:54 – Introducing the Shepherd Worship Arts Handbook 11:42 – Why the hymn book matters for our team 12:51 – Growing spiritually as worship leaders 14:16 – Song introduction: “All Hail King Jesus” 15:14 – The beauty and weight of the crucifixion story 16:10 – Joining heaven in eternal worship 17:17 – “All Hail King Jesus” – Worship Moment 22:47 – Ash Wednesday service invitations 23:11 – Stay connected with Shepnaz

In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Nick returns as we continue our journey through the Ten Commandments. After discussing the Third Commandment yesterday, we now dive deep into the Fourth Commandment: Remember the Sabbath Day and Keep It Holy.

Pastor Nick unpacks what “remembering” truly means in Scripture—not recalling something forgotten, but responding in faithfulness, trust, and obedience. We explore how Sabbath rest reflects God’s rhythm in creation, how the practice has shifted from Old Testament to New Testament, and why rest remains a countercultural but crucial spiritual discipline for believers today.We also look at:

• Why Sabbath is about honoring God, not legalism
• How trust and rest are inseparably linked
• What Jesus meant by “I will give you rest”
• How Sabbath shapes our identity, productivity, and worship
• The dangers of replacing God with idols of work, performance, or prosperity

This conversation is rich, practical, and deeply rooted in the heart of Christian discipleship.👉 What’s your biggest challenge with Sabbath rest? Tell us in the comments!
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00:00 – Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast 00:23 – Introducing Pastor Nick 00:46 – Why the Fourth Commandment Matters Today 01:19 – Are the Ten Commandments Reaffirmed in the New Testament? 02:32 – How the First Three Commandments Shape the Fourth 03:03 – What Does It Mean to “Remember” the Sabbath? 04:07 – Remembering as Faithful Action 05:11 – Keeping the Sabbath Holy 06:13 – The Sabbath in the Creation Story 07:12 – Rest for All Creation 07:53 – Manna, Trust, and Obedience 09:34 – What Is the Sabbath Day Today? 10:12 – Trusting God Through Rest 11:30 – Avoiding Legalism 12:02 – Jesus and the Disciples on the Sabbath 13:15 – Honoring God Through Remembering 14:22 – Resting in Jesus’ Finished Work 15:21 – The Weight of Weariness Without Rest 15:52 – God’s Rhythm of Work and Rest 16:21 – Closing Thoughts & Invitation to Rest 16:41 – Wrap‑Up & How to Connect With Us

In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Nick explores the depth and seriousness of the third commandment: “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.”

This conversation digs into the meaning of Yahweh, why God’s name mattered so profoundly to Israel, how reverence shaped their identity, and what it means for Christians to bear God’s name today.

Discover how our speech, actions, worship, and daily lives reflect the holiness of the One we follow.✨ Featured Guest: Pastor Nick
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00:00 — Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast
00:23 — Pastor Nick joins from Fenshoor House
01:09 — Preaching rhythms between Gahanna & Johnstown
01:37 — How sermon alignment works across campuses
02:12 — The depth of the ongoing Exodus series
03:07 — Understanding relationship as the story’s backbone
04:11 — Catching up after online snow Sunday
05:17 — Vertical vs horizontal commandments
05:46 — Intro to Commandment #3
06:28 — Reading Exodus 20:7–11 (NASB)
07:53 — Understanding God’s name: Yahweh
08:51 — Why “LORD” appears in all caps
10:00 — The reverence of ancient scribes
11:57 — God desires us to use His name rightly
12:51 — What “Yahweh” reveals about God’s character
13:46 — “I AM who I AM” explained
14:17 — Names in Hebrew culture = identity
15:36 — Misusing vs taking God’s name in vain
16:05 — Casual and flippant speech
16:29 — Swearing oaths and New Testament teaching
17:28 — Carrying God’s name through lifestyle
18:43 — Hollow worship & empty declarations
19:49 — Linking God’s name to idols
20:42 — Attempts to use God’s name for control
21:46 — Treating God’s name as holy
22:16 — Jesus and the “I AM” connection
23:14 — God’s people representing His name
23:38 — Ezekiel 36 and the holiness of God’s name
24:52 — Final encouragement & Sabbath preview
25:20 — Ways to stay connected with ShepNaz

Today’s episode continues an impactful message from Pastor Nick, diving deeper into Exodus 19 and connecting it directly to 1 Peter 2.Discover how Jesus fulfills everything Israel could not, and how this shapes our identity as God’s chosen people, royal priesthood, holy nation, and treasured possession. Pastor Nick unpacks what it truly means to be set apart, to live lives of holiness, and to offer ourselves to God in full consecration—a “blank check” surrender to His purposes.

This message challenges us to reflect God’s character, live distinctly in the world, and display His goodness to the nations.Featuring: Pastor Nick, Johnstown Campus Pastor
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00:00 – Introduction & Message Continuation00:25 – Jesus Fulfills What Israel Couldn't01:11 – The Kids’ Prize Box Illustration02:42 – God’s Treasured Possession03:44 – Chosen Not Because We're Special04:15 – Kingdom of Priests & Holy Nation05:38 – What “Holy” Really Means06:26 – Israel’s Promise to Obey06:58 – Where Israel Failed, Jesus Succeeded07:37 – 1 Peter 2: Our New Identity in Christ08:51 – Chosen by Faith, Not Lineage09:25 – Purpose: Representing God to the World09:58 – Holiness Through Consecration10:52 – The “Blank Check” Life of Surrender12:36 – Living to Honor God Daily12:58 – Jesus as Savior *and* Lord13:38 – Prayer of Surrender & Invitation14:39 – Living Set Apart in Everyday Life17:22 – Empowered by the Spirit to Be Holy18:04 – Closing Reflections & Call to Action18:24 – Invitation to Weekend Services

Pastor Nick takes us to one of the most awe‑filled moments in Scripture — the day Israel gathered at the foot of Mount Sinai to meet the living God.In this powerful teaching from Exodus 19, we witness thunder, lightning, trembling earth, and the holy presence of God as He invites His people into covenant. Pastor Nick unpacks what it means to be carried on eagle’s wings, the weight of reverent worship, and how God shapes His people into a “treasured possession.”This episode is rich with biblical insight, Old Testament context, and deep encouragement for followers of Jesus today.👉 Featuring: Pastor Nick👉 Explore more at shepnaz.org and shepnaz.org/shepnow💬 Comment below:What part of the Mount Sinai encounter most speaks to your heart?👍 Like this episode🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a teaching📧 Email us at [email protected]⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 00:26 – God’s Relationship With His People 01:29 – Moses as Mediator 02:12 – God’s Character Revealed 02:47 – Arrival at Mount Sinai 03:05 – God’s Message to Israel 03:50 – Israel’s Response 04:13 – Journey Toward the Promised Land 05:03 – Moses’ Full-Circle Moment 07:13 – What Worship Really Means 08:09 – God’s Holiness Displayed 09:56 – Trembling Before the Lord 10:30 – A Fear That Draws Us Near 11:26 – Confidence vs. Reverence 12:19 – “Confidence Without Reverence Is Nonsense” 12:46 – Aslan & the Goodness of God 13:05 – Worship in Awe 14:18 – Meeting God at the Mountain 15:41 – Remembering God’s Faithfulness 16:32 – Carried on Eagle’s Wings 17:17 – The Covenant Proposal 18:34 – God’s Treasured Possession 19:18 – The Hebrew Word *Segullah* 20:12 – Final Reflections 20:37 – Outro & Tomorrow’s Teaching

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Rob continues the conversation on the Second Commandment — “Do not make for yourself an idol.”This deep and challenging episode explores why God calls Himself a jealous God, how images diminish His glory, and the biblical reality of generational consequences and generational blessing.

Pastor Rob explains:The four components of the Second CommandmentWhy God rejects all man‑made representations of HimselfHow idols distort our understanding of God’s characterWhat covenant solidarity means for families and generationsHow Jesus breaks generational cursesThe responsibility of parents, fathers, and spiritual leaders to shape legacyThis teaching offers clarity, hope, and a powerful reminder that God cannot be contained—and that through Christ, every family line can be redeemed.

Featured Guest: Pastor Rob

Stay Connected👉 More resources at shepnaz.org👉 Watch messages & updates: shepnaz.org/shepnowWe’d love to hear from you!📩 Email: [email protected]👍 Like, 💬 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more biblical conversations and daily encouragement.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Introduction and recap 00:22 – What the Second Commandment actually says 01:15 – The four parts of the commandment 01:36 – Why God rejects man‑made representations 02:21 – God as a “jealous” God 03:19 – Understanding holy jealousy through marriage 04:55 – How images diminish God’s glory 05:23 – The story of the golden calf 06:59 – Why even well‑intentioned images distort truth 07:54 – God cannot be contained or controlled 10:16 – Romans 1: Exchanging the Creator for creation 10:54 – The warning: generational consequences 11:31 – Wrestling with difficult Scriptures 12:52 – Covenant solidarity explained 13:42 – Examples from Adam, Eve, and humanity 15:27 – Consequences vs. personal responsibility 16:38 – Generational thinking in the New Testament 17:28 – Blessing to a thousand generations 17:54 – Punishment applies only to “those who hate God” 18:42 – How parents shape children’s faith 19:27 – Responsibility of parents and fathers 20:34 – Teaching Scripture diligently (the Shema) 21:25 – Legacy, leadership, and spiritual headship 22:19 – Jesus breaks every curse 23:05 – The redeemed family line of Jesus 24:22 – Two self‑evaluation questions 25:07 – Final encouragement & closing

In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Joe sits down with Pastor Rob to explore the first of the Vertical Commandments in our series, “Exodus: The Way Through.”Together, they unpack what it truly means when God says, “You shall have no other gods before Me.”You’ll hear a powerful and deeply biblical discussion about:Why Israel’s polytheistic Egyptian background mattersThe reality of spiritual beings (“little g” gods) that still influence our worldHow modern idols quietly take God's place in our heartsThe danger of “both/and” Christianity—wanting God and our favorite idolsHow to identify what you really love and trustWhy this commandment is an act of God’s protection, not restrictionPastor Rob’s insights connect Exodus, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Paul, and the teachings of Jesus—showing how Scripture forms one unified story about God’s exclusive authority over our lives.✨ Guest: Pastor Rob✨ Series: Exodus: The Way Through⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast 00:20 – Introducing Pastor Rob & the Vertical Commandments 01:13 – Old & New Testament unity on God’s commands 01:54 – Commandment #1: No other gods before Me 02:39 – Israel’s background in Egypt’s polytheism 04:46 – Do other gods exist? Understanding “little g” gods 06:31 – The power of spiritual beings today 07:32 – Paul’s teaching on spiritual warfare 08:50 – Demonic influence behind false gods 10:01 – Are ancient gods actually demonic powers? 11:24 – Do these gods still exist today? 12:01 – The danger of “both/and” worship 13:17 – Biblical examples of divided allegiance 14:05 – Jesus: You cannot serve two masters 14:29 – Modern idols: pleasure, possession, power 15:24 – “I don’t worship demonic spirits”… or do we? 16:11 – What it means to trust and love something more than God 17:29 – Two tests: What do you love? What do you trust? 18:38 – God’s command as protection & provision 19:03 – Upcoming Worship Night announcement 19:24 – Outro & how to connect with Shepnaz

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 you to step in, contribute, and live out “people helping people take their next step with Jesus.”This episode dives into:Why character matters more than charismaMoses, Jethro, and the biblical model of shared leadershipHow Jesus empowered the 12, the 72, and the entire body of ChristWhy there are no sidelines in the kingdom of GodShepherd Church’s updated mission emphasis: People Helping People Take Their Next Step With Jesus✨ Featuring: Pastor NickWe’d love to hear from you!👉 Comment your biggest takeaway👉 Like the video to help others find it👉 Subscribe for more Christ-centered teaching👉 Email us anytime at [email protected] more about Shepherd Church at shepnaz.org and catch up on weekend messages at shepnaz.org/shepnow.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast 00:26 – Character vs. Charisma 01:21 – God Looks at the Heart 02:24 – Struggling with Inadequacy 03:08 – Competency vs. Character 03:59 – Moses Delegates Responsibility 04:50 – God’s Work Thrives When Shared 05:27 – Jesus Involves His Followers in Ministry 05:51 – The Church as the Body of Christ 06:33 – Gifts for Serving Others 07:13 – Every Christian Has a Contribution 07:43 – Moving from Consumers to Contributors 08:01 – Different Roles, Same Responsibility 08:29 – God’s Kingdom Advances Through Many 09:03 – No More Pew Warmers 09:32 – You Are Important in God’s Mission 10:13 – “People Helping People” Mission Update 10:52 – With Jesus, Not Just Toward Jesus 11:22 – Everyday Opportunities to Serve 12:22 – Pastor Nick’s Final Challenge 12:52 – Invitation to Weekend Services 13:14 – Closing & Contact Information

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 challenge: “What you are doing is not good.”
• Why being overworked is not a badge of honor
• The difference between counsel and criticism
• How God uses community, structure, and shared leadership
• Why wisdom requires humility and a willingness to receive correction

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00:00 – Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast 00:24 – Pastor Nick begins Exodus 18 message 00:50 – Context: Israel’s journey and transition 01:14 – Moses as judge over the people 02:02 – Jethro observes the system 02:47 – “What you are doing is not good” 03:31 – How the burden became too heavy 04:43 – Establishing a judicial system 05:52 – Moses as God’s prophetic mouthpiece 07:05 – Jethro’s challenge and wisdom 09:04 – Unsustainable systems and burnout 11:34 – Good mission, bad method 12:53 – Being overworked is not faithfulness 13:54 – Receiving life‑giving correction 15:33 – Counsel vs. criticism 17:02 – Do you have wise counselors? 17:28 – The qualities of godly leaders 19:25 – Preparing for tomorrow’s conclusion 19:47 – Outro & Shepnaz updates