Wooster Nazarene Podcast

That’s what John is trying to communicate here. He wants us to KNOW…he tells us we CAN KNOW that we have the victory. We CAN overcome the things of this world that are counter to God’s will and ways. We CAN step out of the dominion of darkness and into the light of a relationship with Jesus!

Join Pastor Delaney and Pastor Sheldon as they go into how Delaney ended up at Wooster Naz, and a deeper dive into the Sunday message.

When WE SHOW UP, God’s LOVE IS SEEN … and people are reassured that GOD SEES THEM and LOVES THEM. They are NOT FORGOTTEN!

The world will never be CAPTIVATED AND CHANGED by NOISE. The BEST CHANCE FOR CHANGE comes through VISIBLE DEMONSTRATIONS of God’s love.

God’s love must move FROM OUR LIPS and SATURATE OUR ENTIRE LIVES. This is what I like to call PROFESSION AND POSSESSION. There are NO COMPARTMENTS where His love does not flow.

Join special guest Ben Smith and Pastor Andrew as they go over the importance of missions in daily life.

Discussion Questions:

Ben shared how growing up on the mission field gave him a front-row seat to both the darkness of the world and the transforming power of the Gospel. How does seeing the reality of people's spiritual need change the way we approach our own faith?

Pastor Andrew and Ben both pushed back against the idea that making disciples is only for pastors, missionaries, or especially gifted Christians. What keeps ordinary believers from embracing that responsibility for themselves? Discussion Questions: Ben talked about the difference between simply avoiding sin and truly thriving in Christ. How can we tell when we've settled into spiritual comfort rather than continuing to grow?

Throughout the conversation, Ben described disciple-making as one of the most rewarding parts of following Jesus. Why do you think investing in someone else's spiritual growth often deepens our own walk with Christ?

Pastor Andrew reflected on how mission trips shaped his worldview and ultimately influenced his calling into ministry. What experiences has God used to stretch your faith and help you see His work in a new way?

Ben challenged listeners to identify their "one more"—someone God has placed in their life to love, encourage, and point toward Jesus. Who has been a "one more" in your life, and who might God be placing on your heart today?

Pastor Andrew talked about the importance of being interruptible. What are some ways our schedules, habits, or priorities can keep us from noticing the opportunities God puts in front of us?

One of the strongest themes in the conversation was that God often works through ordinary interactions and everyday relationships. Why do we sometimes overlook the ministry opportunities closest to us?

Ben shared a powerful story from his childhood about watching faithful believers endure tragedy while continuing to trust God. How does suffering reveal the depth and strength of a person's faith?

Pastor Andrew and Ben both emphasized that sharing the Gospel doesn't look the same for everyone. How can believers faithfully live out the Great Commission while still honoring their unique personalities and gifts?

Ben spoke about living with a sense of urgency because people need the hope of Jesus. What is the difference between Gospel urgency and simply staying busy with religious activity?

Near the end of the conversation, both Pastor Andrew and Ben reflected on the people who invested in them spiritually. Looking back, who helped shape your faith, and how might God be calling you to make a similar investment in someone else?

Learn about the Radcliffe family as they tell you about their experience in Papua New Guinea

Join Pastor Aubrey and Pastor Andrew as they go over the Sunday message and further go into detail on how loving genuinely requires effort and sacrifice

Brothers. Sisters. It is time. It’s time to choose to lay down our lives as Christ laid down His life for the church. You are invited to be the embodiment of Christ in this world. Not only to your cubical buddy. Not only to the person you always seem to run into at the coffee shop. Not only to the tiny humans that run around your house all day. But the people in this very room. The ones you don’t know. The ones you know tragically well, or at least all of the ways they have hurt you or those you love. You are called to be the embodiment of Christ’s love right now. Right here.

Join special guest Kim Friend and Pastor Nate as they go through the benefits of Celebrate Recovery.

When JESUS SAVED US, the “SURGERY” happens. SALVATION is instant, and then the HEALING AND GROWTH BEGIN. There may be some SETBACKS, but we’re moving in a NEW DIRECTION. There is NO LONGER A STUBBORN REFUSAL TO CONFESS AND REPENT. The PATTERN OF SIN IS BROKEN.

Go further into the Sunday message with Pastor Sheldon and Pastor Andrew as they continue to show focus towards the Lord.