New Work Fellowship Podcast

LIVING ON PURPOSE - Begin with Patience (1/11/26)

Living on Purpose - "Begin with Patience" - 1 Corinthians 13:4; Luke 8:40-56

Patience is one of the first casualties of our hurried, self-focused lives. We struggle to be patient with our families, coworkers, and even strangers because we are busy and convinced our time is too important to give away. Yet patience may be the hardest—and most essential—habit to cultivate. In this episode, we see how Jesus, even in the most urgent and demanding moments of His life, moved through the pressure of crowds and suffering people with grace, focus, and deep love. At the heart of His patience was a clear understanding of time and a willingness to share it. If we hope to truly love others, patience isn’t optional—it’s foundational.

Faith That Refuses Autopilot

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This week on the Beyond Sunday podcast, the conversation begins with listener-submitted questions, including thoughtful reflection on God’s foreknowledge, human choice, and how Scripture speaks into different seasons of life. These questions serve as a springboard into a deeper discussion about faith that is lived intentionally—not just believed intellectually.

From there, the focus turns to Sunday’s message and the call to live and love on purpose. The group unpacks how drift and autopilot quietly shape our habits, relationships, and motives, often without us realizing it. Walking through the message’s key themes, they discuss how love shows up through our words, the thoughts we allow to take root, the way faith expresses itself, how generosity shapes the heart, and the danger of doing good things for recognition rather than obedience. The conversation stays grounded and practical, challenging listeners to examine motives, slow down, guard their thoughts, and follow Jesus with sincerity—especially in the unseen, everyday moments where true love is formed.

LIVING ON PURPOSE - The Heart of it All (1/4/26)

Living on Purpose - "The Heart of it All" - 1 Corinthians 12:31b-1 Corinthians 13:3; Matthew 22:34-40

Love is at the heart of it all. Jesus called us to love God and love people—simple in words, yet challenging in practice. Too often, our good intentions are crowded out by hurry, distraction, and misplaced priorities. But what if we chose to love with purpose, devotion, and a genuine commitment to put others first? Living with intentional, wholehearted love has the power to transform our relationships, our churches, and even the world. That’s exactly what Jesus came to do—and He invites us to carry that love forward. In the weeks ahead, we’ll explore this essential calling and discover what it truly means to be people who love, even beyond reason.

Brown Your Butter & Carry the Right Things

As 2025 comes to a close, Steve Buttram, Paxton Redd, Michael Shearon, and Josh Hensley gather around the table to reflect on a year marked by God’s faithfulness—from launching a new campus to walking through personal challenges with hope and peace. With laughter, honesty, and a few unforgettable “hot tips” (yes… brown your butter), the team looks back on how God has been present in both the big moments and the ordinary rhythms of life.

The conversation then turns forward, exploring how to step into a new year without pressure—choosing grace, intentionality, diligence, and dependence on God over unrealistic resolutions. The episode closes by inviting listeners to reflect alongside the team: What are you carrying forward into the new year, and what is God inviting you to finally lay down? It’s a meaningful, joy-filled way to close one season and open another—together.

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AFTER CHRISTMAS TREASURES (12/28/25)

After Christmas Treasures - Luke 2:25-35

The season after Christmas invites us to slow down and reflect on the true meaning of the celebration. Like Mary and Joseph, who paused, pondered, and prayed as they parented Jesus, this is a time to seek deeper understanding. When we take time to pause, think, pray, and reflect, we discover the real treasures of Christmas—wonder, amazement, and lasting joy found in the journey with God.

EVERYTHING YOU'RE LOOKING FOR - God Is With Us (12/24/25)

Everything You're Looking For - "God Is With Us" - Isaiah 7:14

God is with us—and He is for us. From the very beginning, when sin first separated humanity from the Father, God promised redemption. That promise is fulfilled in Jesus, the offspring who would crush the enemy and put an end to our powerlessness. In the incarnation, God showed up for us. Jesus came not only to defeat sin, but to walk with us—offering His presence, comfort, wisdom, and assurance every day. Whatever we face in life, we never face it alone. He is with us.

Christmas at the Pastor’s House (with Special Guests, Laina Shearon and Heather Hensley)

In this special Christmas episode of Beyond Sunday, Josh Hensley and Michael Shearon are joined by their wives, Heather Hensley and Laina Shearon, for a joyful, honest, and laughter-filled conversation reflecting on Christmas, family, and ministry. From hilarious childhood gift stories and nostalgic candlelight memories to matching pajamas and favorite traditions, this episode feels like sitting in the living room with close friends—warm, personal, and full of heart.

As the conversation deepens, the group reflects on the unique weight and beauty of Christmas in ministry, the behind-the-scenes partnership of spouses, and the gratitude that comes from looking back on God’s faithfulness through the year. Thoughtful reflections on shepherds, wise men, and the meaning behind their gifts gently center the conversation on Jesus—the greatest gift of all—and invite listeners to slow down, cherish the people in the room, and step into Christmas with renewed wonder and joy.

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EVERYTHING YOU'RE LOOKING FOR - Wrapping Up Christmas...with LOVE (12/21/25)

Everything You're Looking For - "Wrapping Up Christmas...with LOVE" - 1 John 4:9-11; Nehemiah 9:17; John 13:34-35

Love is something we all talk about, sing about, and long for—yet our search for it often leaves us feeling empty. Scripture reminds us that true love is found in God, whose love never fails. That unfailing love is fully revealed in Jesus. As John 3:16 declares, God so loved the world that He gave His Son. When we receive this kind of love, it changes how we live. We are called to love one another, reflecting the same selfless, enduring love God has shown to us.

Unironically Having the Best December Ever

This week on Beyond Sunday, Josh Hensley is joined around the table by Hannah Buttram, Evan Ryan, and Justin Eshenbaugh for a Christmas-flavored conversation that starts lighthearted and lands deep. The episode opens with a hilarious Gen-Z-inspired game, “Christmas Songs According to the Group Chat,” setting the tone with laughter, playful competition, and just enough chaos to feel like family around the table. But beneath the humor is a shared love for Christmas songs—and how those songs can move from nostalgia to meaningful worship when their message is truly heard

The conversation then shifts into the heart of Advent as Evan reflects on his sermon focused on joy—not happiness tied to circumstances, but lasting joy rooted in Jesus. Together, the group explores how joy can coexist with grief, hardship, and weariness, drawing from Scripture, global mission experiences, and real life. They remind listeners that the joy of the Lord is our strength, that obedience and abiding in Christ produce joy, and that even in a busy, comfort-driven culture, true joy is still found by slowing down and trusting God’s promises. The episode closes with excitement for the upcoming New Work Cadiz Campus launch, inviting listeners to be part of what God is doing next.

EVERYTHING YOU'RE LOOKING FOR - JOY Throughout the Journey (12/14/25)

Everything You're Looking For - "JOY Throughout the Journey" - Isaiah 9:1-2; John 1:5, 8:12

Light has always been a universal symbol of joy—from fireworks in the night sky to candles on a birthday cake. Isaiah, God’s prophet for 60 years, lived through deep darkness, yet he held onto God’s promise: the Light is coming. That Light is Jesus—the One whose joy drew crowds, welcomed children, filled celebrations, and offers us life to the full.

In this Advent week of Joy, we remember that the arrival of Jesus is like the moment the power comes back on—hope breaks in, and joy bursts forth. If you’re longing for more joy, discover it in the One who brings light to every shadow and fullness to every life.