After decades of following Jesus and more than 30 years of pastoral ministry, Greg Kennedy says he’s still only scratching the surface of who God is.

In this conversation, Greg shares his journey to faith and what he’s learned about fear, trust, spiritual dryness, and continuing to grow after decades of following Jesus. We talk about why faith can be both incredibly simple and endlessly deep, and why knowing God isn’t something we’re supposed to finish. 

If you’ve ever felt pressure to have God figured out, or wondered what to do when He feels distant, this conversation is for you.

Find refuge. Be formed. Live sent.

What does it mean to live like you’re truly God’s child?

Jason Coleman’s story has taken him across countries, careers, difficult seasons, and eventually to Northminster. Along the way, God has been teaching him to let go of the pressure to prove himself and receive something much simpler: the grace & freedom to be His child. 

In this conversation, we talk about grace, identity, purpose, hospitality, and learning that our worth was never meant to come from what we accomplish.

Sometimes we spend so much time waiting for a big moment from God that we miss the small acts of obedience He’s already placed in front of us.

In this episode of The Outpost Podcast, Riley Friend shares how a series of ordinary decisions shaped his life; from transferring colleges, to experiencing the Asbury Revival firsthand, to stepping into ministry at Northminster Church.

Together, we talk about creativity, calling, and why God often works through simple faithfulness more than dramatic moments.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the little things matter, this conversation is for you.

Big life changes can be exciting, but they can also be terrifying.

In this episode of The Outpost Podcast, Deonte sits down with Abigail Dreyer to talk about stepping into the unknown, leaving behind a comfortable career, and learning to trust God even when the future feels uncertain.

Together they explore:

• How fear can keep us from new opportunities

• Learning to hear God’s voice through peace instead of certainty

• Stepping into ministry after years in another career

• Honoring the past while helping build the future

• Finding community, purpose, and joy through the local church

If you’ve ever wondered whether God is calling you into something new, this conversation is for you.

Find refuge. Be formed. Live sent.

Everyone at Northminster has experienced the joy, energy, and heart that Sara Potts brings to our church. What many people don’t see is everything that happens behind the scenes to create a place where kids can encounter the love of Jesus week after week.

Whether you’re a parent, a volunteer, or simply someone who believes in investing in the next generation, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at why kids ministry matters and the lasting impact it can have on a child’s faith.

In this episode:

* How God led Sara into children’s ministry

* Growing Northminster Kids from 7 children to a thriving ministry

* The unseen work behind every Sunday

* What Sara hopes every parent knows about discipling their kids

* The vision for the future of Northminster Kids

When we invest in the next generation, we’re investing in the future of the Church.

Why does spiritual growth sometimes feel so difficult?

In Episode 3 of The Outpost Podcast, Deonte sits down with Meshach Kanyion to explore one of the biggest questions in the Christian life:

How do we actually become more like Jesus?

Together they discuss:

• What spiritual formation really is• Why information alone doesn’t transform us• The Kingdom of God• Passive faith vs active discipleship• Why following Jesus is a lifelong journey

If you’ve ever felt stuck spiritually or wondered why growth takes so long, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.

Find refuge. Be formed. Live sent.

Most people knew Trudy as the voice on the phone, the person behind the bulletin, or the one who somehow made every Sunday, memorial service, and special event run seamlessly.

What most people didn’t see was why.

After 16 years at Northminster Church, Trudy sits down to reflect on the experiences that shaped her—from growing up in California, to supporting her husband through filmmaking, to quietly becoming one of the people who helped hold a church together.

This conversation reveals something deeper than organization or administration. It’s about hospitality. It’s about carrying the practical burdens so someone else can simply be present. Whether helping a grieving family navigate a memorial service, editing movie scripts behind the scenes, or making sure every detail is in place before a worship service begins, Trudy’s story reminds us that some of the most meaningful ministry happens where almost no one is looking.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the small things matter, this conversation is for you.

In this episode:
• Why service is about people—not tasks
• The surprising path that led Trudy to Northminster
• Supporting dreams behind the scenes
• The unseen work that makes ministry possible
• What she’s looking forward to in retirement
• The simple lesson she’s carrying into the next season of life

Sometimes the greatest impact isn’t found in the spotlight—it’s found in making sure someone else never has to think about what’s happening behind it.

Change can be exciting, but it can also raise a lot of questions.

In the very first episode of The Outpost, Deonte sits down with Lead Pastor Greg Kennedy and Executive Director Mike to reflect on one of the most significant seasons in Northminster’s history. Together they discuss the recent changes at the church, the vision that’s guiding every decision, and what it really means to be an “Outpost for Christ.”

Along the way, they unpack the three ideas shaping Northminster’s future:

• Refuge• Formation• Sending

They also share why this podcast exists and why stories of everyday faith may be one of the most important ways we encourage one another.

If you’ve ever wondered where Northminster is headed or if you’re simply looking for hope on your own faith journey this conversation is for you.

Year 17 of the Northminster Fine Arts Fair is around the corner. In this episode, we discover the purpose of the Fine Arts Fair, how volunteers, artists, and guests are impacted, and learn a little bit about how it all got started. 

Want to volunteer? 

Learn More about the Northminster Fine Arts Fair

2022 has been a big year at Northminster Church! Check out our State of the Church for 2022!