New Work Fellowship Podcast

This week’s episode wraps up New Work Fellowship’s Know, Grow, Go series by diving deep into what it means to “Go”. Special guest April Oatts, New Work’s Missions Coordinator, joins Josh, Michael, and Justin to share her personal journey of stepping into missions—both locally and internationally. April’s story highlights how everyday moments, from corporate settings at AT&T to international mission trips, can become powerful opportunities to share Christ.

The team also discusses Sunday’s sermon, which focused on two core commands: giving like Jesus and going like Jesus. Justin shares practical tools like the “three circles” and a 90-second testimony for having faith conversations, while April emphasizes the importance of bold, timely conversations rather than waiting for the “perfect” relationship. The group closes with an exciting update about the upcoming Cadiz Campus launch, challenging everyone to pray and consider their personal role in this new opportunity to reach their community.

 

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Invited and Wanted - "Go" - Matthew 28:18-20

Our mission is to KNOW Christ, GROW in Christ, and GO as the body of Christ—but the heart of this message is all about the GO. Jesus said, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you” (John 20:21). To “go” means living sent lives: giving like Jesus gave, sharing the good news with boldness, and stepping into the mission God has placed before us. We believe every follower of Christ is called to pray, give, and go so that the world may come to know Him.

This week on the Beyond Sunday podcast, Josh Hensley and Paxton Redd with Brandon & Jayme Tubbs dive into the second part of New Work’s mission statement: GROW in Christ. Brandon and Jayme, long-time New Work members and ministry leaders, share how serving with fifth and sixth-graders has deepened their own faith and created meaningful connections with the next generation. They reflect on seeing young leaders like Hannah Buttram and Chaney Guffey grow from their early days in Route 56 to serving in leadership roles today.

The group also discusses how spiritual growth happens not just in the church building but within everyday family rhythms, like intentional prayer and inviting God into daily struggles. They highlight the upcoming ordination of Pastor Steve Buttram on Sunday evening, September 21, and the ongoing impact of Leadership Circle, a Monday morning gathering where 32 leaders meet to sharpen each other and grow together. 

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Invited and Wanted - "Grow" - Ephesians 3:14-19

In this second message of our series around our mission statement—We exist so every man, woman and child can KNOW Christ, GROW in Christ, and GO as the body of Christ—we look at Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14–19. Spiritual growth is more than outward effort; it begins with God’s power at work in us. As Christ makes His home in our hearts, we are rooted in love, strengthened in community, and led toward the fullness of God. This passage shows us what it truly means to grow in Christ.

This week on Beyond Sunday, Paxton Redd, Josh Hensley, and Michael Shearon welcome special guest Joshua Sledge to the table. Together, they launch a three-part series based on New Work Fellowship’s mission statement: KNOW Christ, GROW in Christ, and GO as the body of Christ. Pastor Kevin kicked off the series on Sunday, focusing on what it truly means to know Christ and find belonging in God’s family. The group discusses Kevin’s message, the deep desire we all have to belong, and how that is ultimately fulfilled through a relationship with Jesus and active participation in the church.

Joshua shares his powerful personal journey of moving from simply attending church to becoming deeply involved in ministry and eventually feeling called to preach. His story highlights how serving in children’s ministry, men’s ministry, and beyond has transformed his family, his marriage, and his own spiritual walk. The episode also touches on exciting church milestones, like 32 consecutive weeks of baptisms and the impact of intentional prayer through the Impact Cards. This conversation will inspire you to step deeper into community and consider how God might be calling you to grow and serve.

 

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Invited and Wanted - "Know" - Philippians 3:10-11 & Acts 8:26-28

Everyone wants a place. Everyone wants a people. FOMO is a real thing. At New Work Fellowship we want people to know they are both invited and wanted in this family. This series is an "open door" invitation to all to be a part of the family.

In this week’s Beyond Sunday podcast, Michael Shearon, Evan Ryan, Cliff Hines, Chaney Guffey, and Tate Wells gather for a fun and meaningful conversation about partnership in ministry and finding your place in God’s vision. The episode kicks off with a hilarious game, How Well Do You Know Your Co-Leader, filled with laughter, surprising revelations (like middle names!), and a few unexpected moments that you won’t want to miss.

The team then shifts to a deep discussion about the final week of the Romans series, where Pastor Kevin Lee highlighted Romans 16 and the power of many working together to advance the Gospel. They reflect on Kevin’s three main points:

1. The vision is greater than one.
2. There is a place for you.
3. God sends out people for His mission.

The group also looks ahead to the upcoming “You Are Invited to the Family” series, which will focus on what it truly means to know Christ and live out your calling within the church family. Whether you’re a leader, a volunteer, or simply exploring where you fit, this episode will inspire you to see your role in God’s bigger story.

 

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When in Rome - "Leadership Is Partnership" - Romans 16

Romans 16 reminds us that leadership is really partnership—every hand and every gift matters in the mission. Yet Paul points us higher: it is the Lord who secures the victory. Verse 20 captures it perfectly—the God of peace will soon crush Satan. Peace and triumph are not opposites, but the echo of the gospel from beginning to end.

Josh Hensley, Paxton Redd, Michael Shearon, and Cliff Hines unpack the joy and ripple effects of Friend Day—from calmer service flows to a packed-and-powerful Lakeside Baptism night. The team laughs through “iconic friend duos,” then pivots to the deeper truth behind the fun: Jesus is the Friend who chooses, changes, and cares—and He’s inviting us into more than religion; He’s inviting us into relationship.

They also name the ache many feel right now: loneliness. The crew challenges families to nudge kids (and ourselves) toward real-life community—phones down, presence up—and offers practical ways to walk as friends of Jesus, not just fans. Finally, they preview the When in Rome finale (Romans 16—“leadership is partnership”) and the tag-team, three-week membership series Invited & Wanted (Know • Grow • Go).

 

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Friend Day 2025 - "One of the Best Things in Life Is Friendship" - John 15:12-17

All throughout Scripture we see the beauty of friendship—David and Jonathan shared a loyal bond that stood firm through trials, Mary and Elizabeth encouraged one another in their faith, and Jesus Himself walked closely with His disciples as friends. These examples point us to the greatest invitation of all: to be a friend of Jesus, to know Him personally, and to walk in relationship with God. And once you are a friend of Jesus, you are no longer just a friend—you are part of God’s family. In two weeks, we’ll begin a new membership series called Invited and Wanted, because that’s exactly what you are in Christ—welcomed, loved, and assured that YOU belong.