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Extra TakesGenesis Series | Week 13 | Josh Laxton and Matt ShilesAfter a preview of coming attractions, Matt takes Pastor Josh into a discussion of this week's sermon on Noah, from Genesis 6:11-22, including takeaways, and connections to other elements of the Bible. Finally, Matt leads Pastor Josh into a discussion of his teaching point of "W.A.L.K. ing" with God and how this all wraps into the story of Noah. 2025-05-211h 11

Fully Alive: The Official Podcast of Northland ChurchGenesis Series | Week 13 | Josh LaxtonPastor Josh teaches about the story of Noah, and about Noah as a person. From Genesis 6 2025-05-1854 min

Extra TakesGenesis Series | Week 12 | Josh Laxton and Matt ShilesJoin Pastor Josh and his usual sidekick, Matt Shiles as they unpack this week's sermon about a blended family and a broken heart, from Genesis 6. Matt walks Pastor Josh through much of this sermon's content and asks him to further explain some of the finer points, including how judgement is loving. 2025-05-141h 06

Fully Alive: The Official Podcast of Northland ChurchGenesis Series | Week 12 | Josh LaxtonPastor Josh preaches from Genesis 6 on Mother's Day 2025 2025-05-1154 min

Extra TakesGenesis Series | Week 11 | Josh Laxton and Matt ShilesGenesis 5 shows a pattern: born, live, die. But Enoch’s life broke the cycle. In this episode of Extra Takes, Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles recall harrowing car rides and the executive retreat from last week. Then talk a little about how Pastor Josh constructs his sermons before diving into the life of Enoch and how his life compared to the others around him in bible times and today. 2025-05-0752 min

Fully Alive: The Official Podcast of Northland ChurchGenesis Series Week 11 | Josh LaxtonPastor Josh preaches on walking with God with examples from Genesis 5. 2025-05-0450 min

Extra TakesGenesis Series | Week 10 | Josh Laxton and Gus DaviesRide along with Pastors Josh and Gus as they matriculate down the motorway and discuss Cain and Abel in Genesis 4:1-16. Pastor Josh's main point was "Sin left unchecked unravels love for one another – while God’s love is unreal for the other." He goes on to explain in more detail how Cain and Abel were so different in their love for God. Pastor Gus then leads PJ through a discussion of how you know if you have Cain's heart, and not Abel's. Join us for the first in-motion Extra Takes! 2025-04-3049 min

Fully Alive: The Official Podcast of Northland ChurchGenesis Series Week 10 | Josh LaxtonPastor Josh preaches through the story and lessons from Cain and Abel from Genesis 4. 2025-04-2755 min

Extra TakesEaster 2025 | "Covering" | Josh Laxton and Matt ShilesA calf-conscious Pastor Josh and Matt Shile dive deeper into the Easter sermon concerning: The bad news is that humans chose to love themselves supremely which led to nakedness and shame; The good news is that God chose to love unloving humans, unconditionally, so that they may be clothed and saved. Pastor Josh explains that "When you receive God's Love and you begin to love Him the way he's created and designed you to love and you begin to reciprocate that love to others, you actually join Him in remaking the world." 2025-04-231h 11

Fully Alive: The Official Podcast of Northland ChurchEaster 2025 | Genesis Series Week 9 | Josh LaxtonGenesis 3 Pastor Josh's Easter 2025 sermon dealing with our shame and nakedness before God. Week 9 of the Genesis series. 2025-04-2048 min

Extra TakesGenesis Series | Week 8 | Josh Laxton and Matt ShilesJoin Masters Tournament hopeful Pastor Josh Laxton and his trusty caddy, Matt Shiles as they discuss this week's sermon from Palm Sunday regarding God's Love. After a discussion of how this sermon came together, they move to the main point: People lost the Garden because they lost their love for God. They conclude with requests of how we should pray leading up to Easter. 2025-04-161h 11

Extra TakesGenesis Series | Week 7 | Josh Laxton and Matt ShilesJoin us for another episode of Extra Takes where Matt Shiles leads Pastor Josh in a further discussion of his Genesis sermon on work, and how it's a secondary purpose and a natural blessing, not necessary burden. Further, they'll discuss how even if you're not working in the church, you can be working for God's Glory. 2025-04-091h 16

Kingdom Builder PodcastJosh Bissell on Faith, Music, and Making an ImpactHow does faith shape music? Josh Bissell shares his journey with Mike Laxton of Kingdom Builder, opening up about struggles, breakthroughs, and his mission. Watch now! Listen To "Wandering Heart" feat. Davies: https://open.spotify.com/track/7A5AGRwBmBkHAmBbTz8fOR Connect with Josh Bissell Website: https://joshbissell.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshbissellmusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshbissell/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshbissellmusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joshbissellmusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ONpzdlUSJTTVG3HZ...2025-04-0527 min

Extra TakesGenesis Series | Week 6 | Josh Laxton and Matt ShilesIn this episode of Extra Takes, Matt Shiles takes Pastor Josh into a further discussion of the Sabbath. Pastor Josh spends time pointing out the legalism that has increased the difficulty for Christians to follow what Jesus explained we should do to follow Him. Join us for this rich discussion of a vital part of our Christian flourishing! 2025-04-021h 10

Extra TakesGenesis Series | Part 5 | Josh Laxton and Matt ShilesIn this episode of Extra Takes, Matt Shiles takes Pastor Josh through a discussion of this week's very practical message regarding God's organizational example in Genesis. Through Creation, He showed us how to put systems in place to clear the way for flourishing in our lives. Be sure to stay for the end when Pastor Josh exclaims about our "microwave society". Good stuff on this week's episode! 2025-03-261h 15

Extra TakesGlory is the Fuel of Life (Genesis Special) Josh Laxton and Matt ShilesJoin in for another episode of Extra Takes where Matt Shiles guides Pastor Josh through a discussion of this week's "bonus" sermon about Glory being the Fuel of Life. Pastor Josh gives further discussion to his questions, "Would you choose the Promise of [worldy] success without the Presence of God?" And, "Would you choose the Presence of God without the Promise of Success?" Then further discussion develops regarding your "glow" and dedicating your life and work to Jesus. 2025-03-191h 09

Extra TakesGenesis Series | Week 4 | Dr. Josh Laxton and Matt ShilesJoin "Dr Josh Laxton" and Matt Shiles for a further discussion of this week's sermon from Genesis 1:26-28. Humanity was the crescendo of creation, that was to establish and extend God's Home aka Kingdom on Earth. Pastor Josh talks about some of the things he wished were included this week, as well as explaining how we should reflect and mirror the way that God has related to us. The discussion wraps up with an explanation of how this all relates to what Pastor Josh's goals are for Northland. 2025-03-1254 min

Extra TakesGenesis Series | Week 3 | Josh Laxton and Matt ShilesIn this episode of Extra Takes, Matt Shiles leads Pastor Josh—sporting his snazzy pickleball shirt—through a discussion on Genesis 2:4-17, where God creates a house and makes it a home. They explore key questions: How does God make Earth a home? What makes creation God’s temple? And why does it matter? Pastor Josh also reflects on the importance of shaping culture rather than letting culture shape us, emphasizing that God’s intention has always been to bring Heaven to Earth. 2025-03-051h 17

Extra TakesGenesis Series | Week 2 | Pastor Josh Laxton and Matt ShilesJoin Pastor Josh and his sidekick, "Lefty", as they spend time examining the finer points of this weeks' sermon. "The first week of creation provides us a good first impression of The Creator, and a good first response of what we should do as the created". After a discussion of the creative process Pastor Josh used for his creation video, the discussion moves to the characteristics and nature of Elohim. Finally the discussion wraps up with an explanation of the differences between Elohim and Yahweh. 2025-02-261h 05

Extra TakesGenesis Series | Week 1 | Josh Laxton and Gus DaviesJoin Pastor Josh and his temporary co-host, Pastor Gus as they dive deeper into this first message of the Genesis series. Pastor Josh starts by discussing how important this part of the Bible is, then he and Pastor Gus dive into the challenges of Modernity and Post-Modernity, and the role of Moses and The Big Story. Finally, they get more personal with how you choose which big story that you're a part of, then a breezy discussion of Theistic Evolution and Creationism. 2025-02-191h 00

Extra TakesVision: Believe | Week 4 Conclusion | Josh Laxton and Matt ShilesJoin Pastor Josh and his trusty sidekick Matt Shiles as they wrap up the Vision series. Pastor Josh reviews the Old Testament basis for the series, and the difficulties humans have experienced though all time trying to live up to these commands. Then Pastor Josh outlines the microchurch specifications, as promised in service. Also, a bonus discussion of apparel is included. 2025-02-121h 04

Extra TakesVision: BELIEVE | Week 3 | Josh Laxton and Matt ShilesWitness a sleepy Pastor Josh become energized as Matt Shiles brings the discussion about this past week's sermon, "Sustaining Believe". You must endure the sabotages for Believe to succeed. This is a discussion about keeping your faith in Jesus as the Cosmic King alone and rejecting the saboteurs who might confuse that clarity. Pastor Josh then talks about the fear of change or loss in one's life that this clarity of faith might bring. 2025-02-051h 12

Extra TakesVision : Believe | Week 2 | Josh Laxton and Matt ShilesJoin Mathew William Shiles and Pastor Josh as they dive into the second installment of the Vision: Believe series. Listen in as Pastor Josh talks about how the problems experienced in Exodus are still with us today, and how to look at those problems through a biblical lens. There are also hints about upcoming sermons and how this series will wrap up. 2025-01-2944 min

Extra TakesSoul Care Weekend | Pastor Josh Laxton and Lauren Travers Listen in to this special edition of Extra Takes where Lauren Travers joins Pastor Josh in the studio to dive deeper into the subject of Soul Care and how attention and care of your soul can lead to flourishing and being fully alive in King Jesus. 2025-01-1548 min

Fully Alive: The Official Podcast of Northland ChurchSoul Care with Mindy Caliguire | Josh LaxtonYour inner life determines how well you deal with the outer life. Soul Care, which attends to your inner life, will prepare you for the Scenario Q’s of life. A Scenario Q is something we could never have imagined or envisioned where God can provide a scenario that would come into being, something entirely off the radar and utterly outside of what was hoped for. Mindy Caliguire, who participates in this discussion with Pastor Josh Laxton, is the co-founder and president of Soul Care (soulcare.com). As an organization, Soul Care cultivates soul health among leaders by pr...2025-01-1254 min

Extra TakesBreaking the Silence: Week 4 | The Greatest Gift | Josh LaxtonGreat Scott! Join Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles as they wrap up the last sermon series of 2024, which culminated on Christmas Eve. Listen in as Pastor Josh talks more about his “alternate timeline” that Adam ad Eve set in place, as demonstrated by his Back to The Future II illustration. Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh talk about how Jesus restores his Shalom into his people. Matthew 1:1, 18–24; Luke 1:67–79; 2:8–15; John 1:1–5 2025-01-0956 min

Fully Alive: The Official Podcast of Northland ChurchNew Year's Eve Night Of Worship | Josh LaxtonPastor Josh talkes about losses and gains moving from one year to another in this special NYE Night of Worship 2024-2025 2025-01-0124 min

Extra TakesExtra Takes Welcome to 2025 | Josh Laxton, Matt ShilesIn this special episode of Extra Takes, Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles welcome you to 2025. They look back at the sermon series that were preached in 2024, and do some character study into how Pastor Josh approaches his preparation. Then they look forward to 2025's upcoming preaching series. Further, Pastor Josh shares some of his goals and vision for Northland's future! 2025-01-0139 min

Fully Alive: The Official Podcast of Northland ChurchBreaking The Silence week 4 | Christmas Eve 2024 | Josh LaxtonPastor Josh's Christmas Eve sermon, 2024. 2024-12-2541 min

Extra TakesBreaking the Silence: Week 3 | The Gift of Redemption | Josh LaxtonThis week's Extra Takes is quite the delight, Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles, they're ready to ignite! They'll chat about sermons with wisdom so grand, "God speaks redemption, a Savior's at hand!" Now, what's this about a Grinch, you might say? Well, Pastor Josh has a favorite—hurray! Then Matt shifts the talk to the here and the now, Where are the people, and what’s God’s vow? How does He save them, and why does He care? Why redeem us all? Well, they’re here to share! 2024-12-1843 min

Extra TakesBreaking the Silence: The Gift of Shalom | Week 1 | Josh Laxton and Tom HorvathJoin Pastor Josh with Tom Horvath, while Matt Shiles is on vacation. Tom leads Pastor Josh through a discussion including some Santa Claus talk, and how hard it is to preach every year on the birth of our savior, then moving into this weekend's sermon on Shalom. Pastor Josh provides lots of details about Genesis and how important each element is. Finally, Tom leads Pastor Josh into a discussion of the Shalom of the Sabbath. 2024-12-041h 13

Extra TakesWord to the Wanna Be Wise | Week 3 | Josh LaxtonPastor Josh is remote in this edition of Extra Takes, from Tennessee. Matt Shiles guides the discussion from the regular studio at Northland as they look into some of the details regarding this week's sermon on biblical friendship. After Pastor Josh takes a brief walk down memory lane, he digs into the differences in the different levels of friendship and what it takes for a "Biblical Friendship", and what the real benefits of such a relationship are. 2024-11-2056 min

Extra TakesWord to the Wanna Be Wise | Week 2 | Josh LaxtonMatt Shiles leads Pastor Josh through a discussion of this week's message, titled "A WEALTH of WISDOM makes you WISE towards WEALTH". Pastor Josh talks about how difficult it is to preach on this subject, and how careful he was crafting the sermon. Matt takes Pastor Josh into more tricky areas regarding wealth and its uses, leading to some interesting discussion, revealing some of Pastor Josh's insights into this tricky subject. 2024-11-131h 10

Extra TakesExtra Takes Election Edition!Join Matt Shiles as he hosts Pastor Josh and Chris Storms to explore the complexities of political engagement from a faith-based perspective. They discuss why we consume political news, whether engagement is an opportunity or a trap for believers, and how to navigate the messy middle without falling into divisive tactics. They'll also cover the differences between church leaders and congregants in political involvement, the importance of guarding our hearts against negative influences, and offer practical advice for moving forward after the election. LINKS- Josh Laxton—Leveraging the Rights of our Earthly Citizenship: Why We Should Vote...2024-10-301h 02

Killer in the family podcastEpisode 22 - Susan, Charlie and Braden Powell Part TwoSend us a textIn December 2009 wife and mother Susan Powell disappeared, seemingly having vanished overnight. Her husband Josh came home from a camping trip with their two young sons the next day to a cacophony of concerned police, family and friends. Despite claiming he had no idea where his wife was Josh was the one and only suspect in her disappearance and presumed murder. The police never had enough to arrest and charge Josh though and sadly that isn’t the end. Three years after his wife disappeared Josh killed both his sons, Charlie and...2024-02-2330 min