New Work Fellowship Podcast

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.

This week on the Beyond Sunday podcast, Michael Shearon, Josh Hensley, and special guests Wendy Westerfield, Noell Robinson, and Tressy Wells share heartfelt and hilarious stories from the front lines of foster care. From kids eating chicken bones and discovering sweat for the first time to touching conversations about reunification, adoption, and opening your home, the episode balances laughter with powerful reminders of what it means to care for others in tangible ways. The conversation also highlights how foster care impacts the entire family and how God uses those experiences to shape compassion, patience, and perspective.

Altared: God’s Design in Life and Relationship
Walking the Aisle - Where It All Begins

Genesis 15:8-21

Wedding ceremonies are filled with moments we recognize, but many of them carry deeper biblical meaning than we realize. From covenant to relationships, these traditions often point to something greater than themselves. One of the most iconic moments in any wedding is the walk down the aisle and it carries a far deeper meaning than most people realize.

This week’s episode of Beyond Sunday starts with hilarious stories about siblings, childhood memories, and the random things people refuse to throw away. From old Nintendo systems to mysterious keys and worn-out keepsakes, the conversation naturally shifts into a deeper discussion about forgiveness and why some hurts are much harder to release than others. Using the story of Hosea and Gomer, the team reflects on God’s relentless love and the challenge of choosing forgiveness even when it costs something deeply personal.

 

The second half of the episode dives into what it means to truly forgive, receive forgiveness, and choose love again. The hosts talk about bitterness, relationships, worship, and how God’s forgiveness toward us changes the way we treat others. There are heartfelt moments, honest reflections, and somehow a story about Josh dressing up as a giant foam tongue in a children’s musical. It’s meaningful, funny, and full of reminders that grace changes everything.