Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack continues unpacking Part 2 of Pastor Nick’s sermon from Galatians chapter 2—moving from justification to sanctification.

The good news of the gospel doesn’t stop at forgiveness. Through God’s grace, we are not only justified by faith, but also set free from sin’s power. This episode challenges the idea that Christianity is about self‑improvement and reminds us that following Jesus is a call to full surrender—to die to ourselves so that Christ can truly live in us.You’ll hear:

• Why faith is more than belief—it’s surrender
• What it means to be crucified with Christ
• How the Holy Spirit empowers us to live a new life
• Why grace doesn’t just forgive, but transforms

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Recap of Galatians 2 (Part 2)
01:06 – The Myth of Self‑Improvement
01:59 – Why We Need a Savior
03:18 – Living Faith vs. Mental Belief
04:08 – From Justification to Sanctification
05:12 – Set Free From Sin’s Power
06:21 – The Root Problem: The Flesh
07:23 – The Hives Illustration (Symptoms vs. Root Cause)
10:02 – What It Means to Live in the Flesh
11:16 – United With Christ in Death & Resurrection
12:16 – “I No Longer Live, But Christ Lives in Me”
13:43 – “When Christ Calls a Man, He Bids Him Come and Die”
15:38 – The Battle Between Spirit and Flesh
16:40 – Living in Resurrection Power
18:02 – The Call to Full Surrender
18:38 – Final Encouragement & Next Steps

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack introduces a powerful message from Pastor Nick, Johnstown Campus Pastor at Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, as we dive into Galatians chapter 2.In this episode, we’re reminded of the heart of the gospel:
👉 We are justified by grace through faith in Christ alone — not Jesus plus our performance, not Jesus plus the law… just Jesus.

Pastor Nick explains what it truly means to be saved and justified, why the law can’t make us righteous, and how the gospel frees us from a performance‑based faith. This is part one of a two‑part message that calls us back to the good news of grace and acceptance in Christ.

Scriptures referenced include:

• Galatians 2:15–21
• Ephesians 2:8–9
• Romans 5 & 7

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Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast

00:25 – Introducing Galatians 2 & Pastor Nick

01:18 – Reading Galatians 2:15–21

02:54 – Context of Galatians & the Early Church

04:44 – The Danger of a “Different Gospel”

06:32 – Jesus Plus Nothing Explained

08:17 – Saved by Grace Through Faith

09:35 – What Does It Mean to Be Saved?

10:58 – What Is Justification?

12:17 – Accepted and Made Right Before God

13:39 – What Is the Purpose of the Law?

15:01 – The Real Human Problem: Sin

16:31 – The Modern Challenge to the Gospel

17:37 – Part Two Preview & Closing

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack and Noah Burris tackle a question worship leaders wrestle with all the time:Should we ever change the lyrics of a worship song—or should we just skip the song altogether?

From “How He Loves” to “Worthy of It All” and “So Will I (100 Billion X),” this Worship Wednesday conversation explores theology, pastoral responsibility, artistic expression, and how lyric choices can either clarify or distract from congregational worship.

Whether you’re a worship pastor, musician, or church leader, this episode gives a behind‑the‑scenes look at how worship decisions are made—and why they matter.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Worship Wednesday00:38 – Celebrating Reverend Noah Burris01:15 – Would You Rather: Singing vs Dancing02:42 – Zombie Chickens Debate05:02 – The Big Question: Changing Worship Lyrics06:07 – “How He Loves” & Sloppy Wet Kiss08:04 – Artistic Intent vs Congregational Worship10:41 – “Worthy of It All” & Let Incense Arise13:20 – “So Will I” & the Word Evolving16:26 – Pastoral Cost of Controversial Songs17:31 – Congregational Singability Matters18:33 – Final Encouragement to Worship Well

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack is joined by Pastor Rob Paugh as they continue their conversation through Galatians 2—and dive into one of the most important moments in early church history.

Paul publicly confronts Peter over hypocrisy, not to shame him, but to protect the clarity and integrity of the gospel. This conversation unpacks why salvation is not about rule‑keeping, religious effort, or behavior modification—but about justification by faith alone in Jesus Christ.This episode clearly explains:

• Why Paul opposed Peter in Antioch
• How hypocrisy damages gospel credibility
• What “justified by faith” actually means
• The difference between justification and sanctification
• Why salvation is a gift, not a reward

If you’ve ever struggled with legalism, guilt, or feeling like you have to “earn” God’s love, this episode is for you.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Recap of Galatians Meetings01:15 – Why These Early Church Meetings Mattered02:24 – Peter in Antioch & Eating with Gentiles03:50 – Why Meals Meant Fellowship in Scripture04:28 – Peter Pulls Back When Leaders Arrive06:03 – Hypocrisy Spreads to Other Leaders06:54 – Paul Publicly Opposes Peter08:24 – What Hypocrisy Really Means09:25 – Why the Gospel Was at Stake10:49 – The Clearest Gospel Statement in Galatians11:59 – What “Justified by Faith” Means13:50 – Justification vs. Sanctification Explained17:37 – God Justifies Sinners, Not Good People18:58 – Righteousness Given Through Christ20:44 – Salvation Is a Gift, Not a Reward21:50 – Final Encouragement & Call to Respond

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack is joined by Pastor Rob Paugh as they unpack Galatians chapter 2 and the meetings that forever shaped the Christian faith.

What happens when church leaders must decide whether Jesus is truly enough? In this episode, we explore the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15) and how Paul, Peter, James, John, Barnabas, and Titus clarified the gospel: salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus alone—not by religious rituals or works.This conversation explains why believers today don’t need to “earn” God’s love, while also addressing the common misunderstanding that grace is a license to live however we want.

👉 Key topics include:

• Why Galatians 2 is so critical for modern Christians
• The difference between ceremonial law and moral law
• How unity in the early church protected the gospel
• Why adding anything to Jesus undermines grace

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Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Monday check‑in01:55 – Why Mondays matter for sermon prep02:17 – Introduction to Galatians 203:24 – Meetings that change everything04:23 – Why Galatians 2 still affects us today05:20 – Titus and the issue of circumcision06:35 – Who were the Judaizers?07:53 – Meeting #1: Paul meets church leaders privately10:15 – Meeting #2: The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)11:30 – Titus as living proof of grace14:04 – Peter’s decisive statement15:27 – Saved by grace, not works16:18 – Is grace a license to sin?17:02 – Ceremonial vs. moral law explained18:47 – Why this decision still shapes Christianity19:48 – Cliffhanger: Hypocrisy addressed next

What happens when we start adding good things to the gospel?
In today’s Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Nick walks us through Galatians chapter 1, reminding us that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone—not Jesus plus church attendance, good behavior, or religious effort.

Using powerful stories from Tim Keller and insights from R.C. Sproul, this episode challenges us to examine whether we’ve embraced—or projected—a “Jesus + something” gospel. Paul’s strong words may feel uncomfortable, but they come from deep love and a commitment to protect the freedom found only in Christ.

👉 Key question to reflect on today: Who are you living to please—people or God?Host: Pastor Zack
Speaker: Pastor Nick
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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Setting the Context (Galatians Warning)00:25 – Grace Alone, Not Jesus Plus Anything00:52 – Tim Keller’s Story: Why Grace Offends02:09 – What Grace Really Means03:46 – When the Gospel Becomes “Almost Enough”05:10 – Good Works Are Good—but They Don’t Save06:30 – R.C. Sproul & Paul: Uncompromising and Loving08:45 – Why Paul Uses Such Strong Language10:23 – Living for God’s Approval, Not People’s13:28 – Reflection: Are We Adding to the Gospel?16:06 – Prayer & Final Encouragement19:45 – Closing Challenge: Who Are You Living to Please?

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack hosts a powerful message from Pastor Nick, Johnstown Campus Pastor at Shepherd Church of the Nazarene.

We begin a journey through Galatians chapter 1, where the Apostle Paul writes with urgency, passion, and deep pastoral concern. Paul reminds the early church—and us today—that the gospel is not Jesus plus rules, Jesus plus performance, or Jesus plus works.👉 The true gospel is Jesus + nothing.In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why Paul was so alarmed by distorted teaching
• What happens when we add anything to the gospel
• How grace alone saves us
• Why the gospel must be protected and cherished

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Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction (Pastor Zack)00:28 – Why Galatians Matters01:25 – Paul’s Pastoral Heart02:47 – Saul’s Past and Transformation04:42 – Your Past Doesn’t Disqualify You06:12 – Why Paul Wrote Letters07:31 – The Galatian Churches Explained09:07 – Grace and Peace from God10:06 – “A Different Gospel”12:26 – Why Paul Is So Alarmed13:42 – Jesus + Something Is Not the Gospel14:58 – Jesus + Nothing15:01 – Saved by Grace Alone (Ephesians 2)16:33 – The Exam Story: A Picture of Grace18:06 – Final Encouragement & Tomorrow’s Preview

Have you ever checked out during worship because the songs weren’t your style?

On this Worship Wednesday episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack sits down with Pastors Noah and Nick to talk honestly about worship preferences, posture, and what it really means to worship God—especially when the music doesn’t move you emotionally.This conversation challenges us to rethink worship as more than a concert or emotional experience. Instead, worship becomes an act of surrender, discipline, and truth—no matter the environment.Whether you love modern worship, hymns, or something in between, this episode will help you:

• Re-engage when worship feels hard
• Shift from preference to prayer
• Choose discipline until your heart catches up

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Worship Wednesday01:00 – Survival debate & lighthearted banter10:30 – Have you ever checked out during worship?12:00 – When worship isn’t your style13:40 – Preference vs posture15:00 – Worship is not music17:30 – What heaven’s worship reveals19:45 – Why repetition bothers us20:45 – Practical ways to re-engage in worship21:30 – Final encouragement & closing

Are you living for God’s approval—or resting in His grace?

In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack is joined by Pastor Rob Paugh as they continue our Galatians series (Part 2). Together, they unpack Paul’s strong warning against legalism—the belief that we earn or maintain God’s favor by following rules rather than trusting what Jesus has already done.This conversation tackles:

• What legalism really is (and why it’s so appealing)
• Why false teaching is spiritually dangerous
• How grace—not performance—leads to peace
• How to protect yourself and your family from distorted gospel messages
• Why Scripture must always be our final authority

This episode is a freeing reminder that God’s pleasure is not based on your performance—but on Christ’s finished work.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Episode Setup
00:40 – Why Paul Wrote Galatians
01:41 – What Is Legalism?
02:23 – Grace vs. Performance-Based Faith
03:12 – The Weight of Man-Made Rules
04:37 – Can You Earn God’s Favor?
05:54 – Modern-Day Legalism in the Church
06:27 – God’s Pleasure Is Not Based on Performance
07:40 – Why the Galatians Were Vulnerable
08:37 – Paul’s Strong Words About False Teachers
10:38 – Why False Teaching Is So Dangerous
12:30 – What You Believe Shapes How You Live
14:23 – How to Guard Yourself from Deception
15:37 – Humility, Scripture, and Spiritual Anchors
16:25 – Turning Beliefs into Convictions
19:37 – Community, Parenting, and Authentic Faith
21:31 – Final Challenge & Encouragement

Are we slowly drifting from the true gospel without even realizing it?

In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack is joined by Pastor Rob Paugh to unpack Galatians 1 and Paul’s strong warning against adding anything to the gospel of grace. As false teachers pressured early Christians to return to law and works, Paul was astonished—and heartbroken.

Together, we explore:

• Why adding rules to grace distorts the gospel
• How legalism creeps into modern Christianity
• Why people leave the church (and sometimes faith entirely)
• What it means to stay rooted in the freedom Jesus offers

This conversation is honest, pastoral, and deeply relevant for today’s church.
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Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction01:30 – Overview of Galatians & Paul’s Concern03:30 – “I Am Astonished” – Why Paul Is Shocked05:25 – Deserting the Gospel Too Easily07:40 – Apostasy & Walking Away from Faith10:15 – Why People Leave the Church Today12:30 – Leaving Church vs. Leaving God14:10 – Adding to the Gospel: A Dangerous Shift16:05 – No Other Gospel—Only a Distortion18:00 – Distortion, Legalism, and Lost Freedom19:20 – Final Encouragement & Invitation