New Work Fellowship Podcast

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This week on Beyond Sunday, Justin Eshenbaugh, Josh Hensley, Paxton Redd, and Michael Shearon kick things off with a hilarious conversation about backpack essentials, camp memories, mosquitoes, and a few stories that probably should have stayed redacted. Beneath the laughter, the discussion turns toward one of the most practical challenges of the Christian life: carrying burdens. Drawing from Galatians 6, the team unpacks how healthy relationships require us to bear one another's burdens, accept personal responsibility, and practice genuine humility.

The conversation explores why sharing struggles can be difficult, how small groups create space for authentic community, and why simply saying "I'll pray for you" is often less powerful than praying with someone in the moment. The team also reflects on how God uses our hardships to shape us and equip us to help others. As summer camps, mission trips, and Father's Day approach, the episode serves as a reminder that none of us were meant to carry life's heaviest loads alone.

 

The sweetest relationships are built on covenant care, where people humbly bear one another’s burdens while faithfully carrying their own responsibilities. Galatians 6 reminds us that we were never meant to walk alone, and that every act of support points back to Christ, who carried our greatest burden on the cross.

Altared: God’s Design in Life and Relationship
The Cake - The Sweetness of the Covenant
Ephesians 6:2-5

Josh Hensley, Michael Shearon, Paxton Redd, and first-time guest Luke Terrell kick off the episode with a lighthearted conversation about loyalty, favorite restaurants, abandoned hobbies, group chats, and the many things people enthusiastically commit to before eventually moving on. The fun opener naturally leads into a deeper discussion about promises, why human promises often disappoint, and how those experiences can shape the way people think about commitment, trust, and faith.

The conversation then turns to Michael’s message, The Rings of Promise, exploring God’s covenant love, the certainty of His promises, and the role of the Holy Spirit as the guarantee of those promises. The team also answers a listener question about being baptized more than once, discussing when rebaptism may be appropriate and why baptism itself does not save. Throughout the episode, they encourage listeners to trust God’s faithfulness even when people, institutions, and circumstances fall short, reminding believers that every promise God makes will ultimately be fulfilled.

Altared: God’s Design in Life and Relationship
The Rings of Promise - Covenant Sealed
Hosea 2:19-20, Ephesians 1:13-14

Love always gives. Genesis 24, John 3:16, and Revelation 21 shows how godly relationships are marked by trust, open-handed surrender, and sacrificial love. Whether in marriage, friendship, parenting, or the church, we are called to stop asking, “What can I get?” and start asking, “What can I give?”

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This week, Evan, Josh, Michael, and Paxton kick things off with plenty of laughs from VBS week, including church staff confessions about thermostat battles, driving preferences, dishwashing rules, and Josh's surprisingly controversial cake-cutting method. The conversation turns into a fun exploration of the little things people try to control and how those tendencies often reveal something deeper about the way we approach relationships and trust.

The group then unpacks Paxton’s message, Given in Love, from the Altered series. They discuss why healthy love requires open hands, how fear often fuels control, and what it looks like to bless people rather than try to manage them. Along the way, they reflect on parenting, ministry relationships, difficult life transitions, and the challenge of trusting God with the people we care about most. 

 

Love always gives. Genesis 24, John 3:16, and Revelation 21 shows how godly relationships are marked by trust, open-handed surrender, and sacrificial love. Whether in marriage, friendship, parenting, or the church, we are called to stop asking, “What can I get?” and start asking, “What can I give?”

Altared: God’s Design in Life and Relationship
The Father Acts - Given In Love
Genesis 24:50-61

This week on the Beyond Sunday podcast, Cliff Hines, Hannah Buttram, and Josh Hensley join the conversation to unpack Sunday’s message on anticipation, waiting, and being spiritually ready for the return of Christ. Along the way, the crew shares hilarious confessions about traffic rage, Amazon tracking habits, ruined surprises, airport timing, and why microwaves are apparently a spiritual test. The discussion balances humor with honest reflection as they wrestle through how waiting reveals our trust, patience, and priorities.

The second half of the episode shifts into a deeper conversation around not wasting seasons of waiting, how believers can actively prepare themselves for Christ, and what life would actually look like if we truly believed Jesus was returning soon. The team also highlights upcoming opportunities at New Work Fellowship, including foster care support initiatives and Vacation Bible School, while encouraging listeners to step into faith instead of staying spiritually stagnant. It’s a meaningful and surprisingly relatable conversation about living ready, living expectantly, and making the most of the time God has given us.

Jesus is the Waiting Groom who has gone to prepare a place for His bride and promises to return so that we may be with Him forever (John 14:1–3). Our anticipation of His return shapes how we live now—giving us hope in the waiting, revealing what we truly believe, and changing our priorities as we prepare for the wedding feast of the Lamb (Revelation 19:6–9).

Altared: God’s Design in Life and Relationship
The Waiting Groom - Anticipation
John 14:1-3, Revelation 19:6-9

This week on the Beyond Sunday podcast, Josh, Michael, and Evan welcome ministry assistant Jennifer Heltsley to the table for her first appearance on the show. The crew kicks things off with a hilarious game called “First Date or Youth Camp,” filled with stories and observations about camp crushes, emotional conversations, matching hoodies, and the unforgettable chaos of student ministry summers. Jennifer jumps right into the fun while also sharing some honest and encouraging perspectives throughout the episode.

The conversation then shifts into a deeper discussion surrounding Michael’s sermon on purity, relationships, and the picture of Christ cleansing His bride. The group reflects on marriage roles, integrity, sanctification, and how purity impacts every relationship in life, not just romantic ones. There’s a strong emphasis on God changing desires from the inside out, the importance of living with integrity in everyday moments, and how genuine purity becomes a witness to the world around us. The episode closes with excitement for upcoming camps, mission trips, and the next message in the series from Cliff Hines.

Altared: God’s Design in Life and Relationships – The White Dress - Ephesians 5:22-27, Revelation 7:9-10, 13-14

Marriage is a reflection of the relationship between Christ and His Church, and Jesus Himself prepares His bride to stand holy and blameless before God. Ephesians 5 and Revelation 7 remind us that purity cannot be earned through human effort, but only received through the blood of the Lamb.