New Work Fellowship Podcast

The Friend You Didn’t Earn

In this dynamic and heartfelt episode of Beyond Sunday, Josh welcomes Communications Pastor Justin Eshenbaugh, Middle School Pastor Evan Ryan, and elder—and real-life American Ninja Warrior—Marc Namie. With humor and honesty, the team reflects on Kevin’s sermon from Romans 5, “A Friend Unlike Any Other,” exploring how God’s grace surrounds us: beyond us, before us, and behind us. Their game, New Work Ninja: Would You Rather Edition, creatively puts endurance, leadership, and spiritual grit to the test—bringing laughter and insight into the challenges of ministry life.

 

Marc shares powerful moments from his journey, from American Ninja Warrior to raising four athletic kids, and gives testimony to how grace shaped him through pride, disappointment, and God’s redirection. The episode wraps with each host offering vulnerable, personal stories of encountering grace in real life—cheating in homeschool, repeated water spills, traffic stops, and parenting mishaps—all pointing back to the truth that grace is not earned, but freely given through Jesus. Whether you feel too far gone or simply need a reminder, this conversation is a warm, encouraging call to receive grace and live it out daily.

 

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WHEN IN ROME - A Friend Unlike Any Other (6/22/25)

When in Rome - "A Friend Unlike Any Other" - Romans 5:1-11

The good news is found in Jesus, who replaces sin’s shame with God’s glory and empowers us through the Holy Spirit to grow amid struggles. At just the right time, He gave the perfect gift—rescuing us from God’s wrath. Jesus, the friend of sinners, has made us friends of God.

Drop Your Megaphone and the Rocks

This week on Beyond Sunday, Josh Hensley is joined by Steve Buttram, Cliff Hines, and special guest Chase Duncan—our newest intern at New Work. The team kicks things off with a challenging (and occasionally uncomfortable) round of “Over It or Into It,” exploring everyday habits that can become idols—like binge-watching TV on Sabbath, obsessing over gear, or reading Christian books more than the Bible. Their honest, often funny, and sometimes convicting responses set the stage for a deeper dive into Sunday’s sermon on Romans 1.

 

The heart of the conversation centers on the tension between truth and love. They unpack Michael Shearon’s message about how God’s anger is righteous, how idolatry breeds immorality, and how God will eventually give us over to what we worship. Steve vulnerably shares about loving his son while not affirming his lifestyle—a moving example of agape love without compromise. The episode ends with a powerful reminder: everyone is welcome at New Work, but the Gospel always calls us to transformation. It’s a full episode—humble, bold, and full of grace.

 

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WHEN IN ROME - It Really Is Good News (6/15/25)

When in Rome - "It Really Is Good News" - Romans 1:18-23

God is relentless in His love and purpose for our lives. His wrath is not against people but against sin and death. Those who lead others into sin face His judgment, yet even His wrath is expressed as "God abandoned them"—not out of spite, but as a heartbreaking act of letting go when someone chooses to reject Him. Like a loving parent, God does not force Himself on anyone. He has revealed His truth through creation, Scripture, and ultimately through Jesus. If we reject Him, He lets us go—but the good news is, there is a Savior, and a Father who loves us with a fierce, unwavering love.

Keep Showing Up: How Ordinary Becomes Eternal

This week on Beyond Sunday, Josh Hensley hosts alongside Paxton Redd, David Rambo, and Tate Wells. The team kicks off the episode with a hilarious round of “That Church Would Never,” a real-or-fake game exposing wild church antics—everything from fog machine baptisms to alpaca controversies at New Work! Their laughter sets the stage for a deeper conversation on faith, obedience, and the unsung ways God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways.

As the “When in Rome” series launches, Paxton reflects on the famous faith of the early Roman church and challenges believers to live lives that make Jesus known far and wide. The group shares personal stories, celebrates record-breaking VBS impact, and leans into the simple yet powerful truth that God uses those who simply keep showing up. Whether you're leading a ministry or just learning to trust God more each day, this episode reminds us that our faithful obedience leaves a legacy heaven never forgets.

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WHEN IN ROME - All About the Gospel (6/8/25)

When in Rome - "All About the Gospel" - Romans 1:15-17

The apostle Paul had a unique relationship with Rome, or more accurately, the church in Rome. In Acts 19:21, Paul declared, "I must go on to Rome!" This wasn't a sightseeing tour; Paul had a nudge from the Holy Spirit. In Acts 23:11, following his arrest in Jerusalem, the Lord comes to Paul. The verse says, "That night the Lord appeared to Paul and said, 'Be encouraged, Paul. Just as you have been a witness to me here in Jerusalem, you must preach the Good News in Rome as well.'"

Mouthful of Spiders, Heart Full of Hope

In this episode, Josh Hensley, Evan Ryan, Michael Shearon, and Paxton Redd wrap up the series on sin and suffering with a lively round of “Would You Rather: Mildly Suffering Edition,” sharing cringey scenarios like popcorn kernels, spider mouths, and misnaming church members (on accident, of course). The game sets the stage for a vulnerable, honest conversation about how suffering challenges our faith but also gives us opportunity to reflect Christ, grow in hope, and testify to God’s goodness—especially when we feel most broken.

Michael recaps his message on John 9, unpacking three biblical reasons we may suffer: because of sin (ours or others’), to reveal God's glory through our story, and to help us truly see what matters. The team tackles hard questions like “Is there really a heaven?” and encourages listeners not to isolate in pain, but to trust in God’s purpose even when the ‘why’ isn’t clear. They close with a passionate look ahead to the new sermon series in Romans, inviting everyone to read, reflect, and walk through the book together this summer.

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BEFORE YOU GO - It Shouldn't Be This Way (6/1/25)

Before You Go - "It Shouldn't Be This Way" - John 9:1-11

Evil and suffering are undeniable realities—but so is goodness. While we all witness pain in our lives, we also encounter moments of beauty, joy, and awe. Instead of asking, 'Is God good?', perhaps the deeper question is, 'How could anyone doubt that a good God exists, even in a world with suffering—and even with the reality of hell?'

WD-40 Won’t Fix This One

This week, Evan returns to the mic alongside Michael, Josh, and Steve for a packed episode filled with laughter, late nights, and life-changing truth. The crew opens with stories from a marathon weekend of graduation ceremonies and Project Grad—highlighting community impact, ministry hustle, and Evan and Hannah pulling an unexpected all-nighter. Michael hilariously explains why he opted for marriage over ministry on Friday night, and Josh celebrates Tate Wells stepping into his new role as Worship Associate. The team then plays “Real Fix or Fake Hack,” an over-the-top DIY guessing game that compares quirky household fixes to our often-misguided attempts to fix sin ourselves.

Transitioning into Sunday’s sermon discussion, Michael and Josh unpack Kevin’s message on the reality of brokenness. Michael reminds us that sin isn’t just “out there” but rooted deep in each of us. Steve presses into how culture often celebrates what God calls sin, not because it’s right—but because we’re afraid to confront what’s wrong inside. The team explores the dangerous progression of sin: from tolerance to celebration to spiritual numbness. But they also point to the unrelenting grace of Christ. Josh and Evan reflect on the prodigal son, noting that God runs to meet us when we turn back—no shame, just open arms. The episode wraps with Michael offering a preview of this coming Sunday’s message, where he’ll tackle the age-old question: If God is good, why is there so much suffering?

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BEFORE YOU GO - Who Says? Does Sin Really Matter? (5/25/25)

Before You Go - "Who Says? Does Sin Really Matter?" - Genesis 3-11; Romans 3, 7; Hebrews 9:22, 10:10

Sin ruptures relationship with God Almighty, our Creator - the One who gave us breath. Sin ruptures the relationships between people whom God created and gave breath. And sin ruptures society, virtually taking on a mind of its own, as society and institutions serve the purposes of sin.  In the end, God is not the only one who is left lamenting the condition of the after effects of unchecked sin. Sin is ultimately a turning away from God, from His character, and from His truth.  All of us carry the taint of sin, have sinned, and are accountable for sin. Sin is not old fashioned; it is not out of date; sin ultimately does the work of death. Without sin, there would be no death.  Sin is real; so real in fact, that it was sin that required that Jesus, God in the flesh, had to die a real death...for the purpose of setting us free. When we choose to sin, we are personally condemning and condoning Jesus' death on the cross.