Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack continues Part 2 of Pastor Nick’s Easter Sunday message from our Johnstown campus. This powerful teaching reminds us that Jesus’ ascension wasn’t a loss—it was a gift.

Jesus promised that when He returned to the Father, He would send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who reveals truth, awakens hearts, convicts us of sin, and empowers us to continue the work of Christ in the world.

We are not just waiting for heaven—we are sent people, called by name, filled with the Spirit, and empowered to live on mission every day.📖 Key Scriptures include John 14, John 16, Luke 4, and Ephesians 2.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Recap of Part 100:50 – Why Jesus’ Ascension Is Good News02:04 – “It Is Better That I Go” (John 16)03:17 – The Holy Spirit Reveals the Truth of Jesus04:46 – The Spirit Awakens Our Need for Christ06:07 – Empowered to Do the Works of Jesus08:00 – The Church as the Hands and Feet of Jesus09:59 – Jesus’ Mission Declared (Luke 4)11:24 – We Are Sent People with Purpose13:14 – Mary Recognizes Jesus When He Speaks Her Name15:05 – The Spirit Still Calls Us by Name16:44 – Prayer & Invitation18:44 – Closing Encouragement & Next Steps

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Do not cling to me”?

In today’s Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack shares Part 1 of a powerful Easter sermon from Pastor Nick at Shepherd Church’s Johnstown Campus, walking through John chapter 20 and Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen Jesus.This message explores:

• The meaning of the empty tomb
• Why Mary didn’t recognize Jesus at first
• The surprising command, “Do not cling to me”
• How the resurrection leads to the ascension
• Why following Jesus looks different after Easter

This episode reminds us that Jesus is alive—and because He ascended, our faith, mission, and reliance are transformed.📖 Scripture: John 20
🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Nick
🎧 Host: Pastor Zack
⛪ Church: Shepherd Church (Shepnaz)

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Easter Context00:46 – Introduction to John 2001:00 – The Empty Tomb01:59 – Mary Magdalene Weeps02:34 – Mary Encounters the Risen Jesus03:23 – Opening Prayer03:46 – Why the Empty Tomb Matters05:18 – Seeing Nothing and Believing05:45 – Jesus the Gardener & New Creation07:07 – “Do Not Cling to Me”07:54 – Mary Magdalene’s Story09:09 – Faithfulness at the Cross10:54 – Jesus Is Alive12:30 – Why This Command Feels Strange13:29 – Misplaced Reliance Explained14:50 – Resurrection Leads to Ascension16:14 – Why Jesus Says This Is Better16:35 – Part 2 Teaser & Closing

Welcome to a special Worship Wednesday edition of the Shepnaz Podcast! 🎶
Today, Pastor Zack is joined by Pastor Brett, our Children’s Pastor, along with some very special guests— Larke and Olive, Pastor Zack’s daughters.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• Why worship is for every generation
• How kids worship at Shepherd Church
• The power of music, movement, and memorization
• Why family worship moments matter—at church and at home

This episode is a beautiful reminder that worship isn’t just something adults do on Sundays—it’s a way of life we pass on to the next generation.👉 Learn more about Shepherd Church:
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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Worship Wednesday00:40 – Meet Pastor Brett, Larke & Olive01:12 – Why Kids Worship Matters02:01 – Worship in Children’s Ministry02:52 – Learning Scripture Through Songs04:04 – Favorite Worship Songs05:21 – Why Motions Help Kids Worship07:27 – Singing a Prayer as a Family08:19 – Worshiping All Together on Sunday10:12 – Why Kids Worship With Parents11:39 – “I Just Needed to Worship”12:41 – Final Encouragement & Closing

What if Jesus truly has power over everything—nature, sickness, demons, suffering… even death?

In this Tuesday after Easter, Part 2 episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack continues unpacking the miraculous life of Jesus and why the resurrection is the single most important truth in history. If it happened, it changes everything. If it didn’t, nothing else matters.

From calming storms and casting out demons to raising the dead and willingly enduring the cross, Jesus systematically proved His authority over every power we face today.

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Key Question:
What do you believe about the resurrection—and what are you going to do about it?

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Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Part 2 Overview00:42 – Why Jesus’ Life Is Mind-Blowing When Viewed Together02:35 – Jesus’ Laser-Focused Mission03:17 – Jesus’ Power Over Nature (Calming the Storm)05:21 – Authority Over the Supernatural & Demons07:46 – Jesus’ Power Over Death10:19 – What Jesus Was Proving Through It All10:55 – The Power of Jesus’ Suffering13:06 – Jesus’ Bold Claims About Himself14:21 – Everything Hinges on the Resurrection15:48 – If Jesus Is Alive, It Changes Everything18:25 – Invitation to Believe & Reach Out

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack sits down with Pastor Rob Paugh to dig deeper into an Easter message that reminds us just how spectacular Jesus truly is.

From ancient prophecies written hundreds of years before His birth, to His authority over sickness, nature, and human hearts—Jesus lived a life unlike any other. This conversation explores how Jesus’ compassion, power, and intentional mission continue to transform lives today.Easter isn’t just something we celebrate once a year—it’s a reality we live in every single day because Jesus is alive.

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⏱️Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast01:40 – Why Easter Messages Are So Challenging02:35 – Jesus and Fulfilled Prophecy04:17 – The Odds of Jesus’ Birth05:44 – Jesus in Creation (Before Bethlehem)08:11 – Jesus as a Child in the Temple09:06 – Choosing Ordinary Disciples11:30 – A Laser-Focused Mission12:00 – Power Over Life’s Circumstances (Water to Wine)14:37 – Feeding the 5,000+16:22 – Jesus and the Samaritan Woman18:36 – Teaching With Authority20:22 – Jesus vs. Modern Knowledge22:00 – Power Over Sickness & Disease27:06 – Why the Life of Jesus Is Truly Spectacular27:55 – Closing & What’s Next

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack continues Part 2 of Pastor Nick’s sermon, “Palm Branches and Blind Spots,” with a powerful Good Friday reflection.

On a day marked by both sorrow and hope, we slow down to remember how the road from Palm Sunday celebration leads directly to the cross. As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the crowds cheer—but Jesus weeps. Why? Because many failed to recognize who He truly was and what would bring them peace.In this episode, we’re invited to look through the lens of Jesus Himself—a Savior who sees clearly, loves deeply, and offers a peace that is not about control, politics, or power, but repentance, surrender, and new life.

As you listen, our prayer is simple:
“Jesus, help us see as You see.”📍

About Shepnaz:

The Shepnaz Podcast is a daily weekday podcast from Shepherd Church of the Nazarene in Gahanna, Ohio.

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👍 Don’t forget to subscribe, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.Chapters:

0:00 – Good Friday Introduction & Setting the Tone

0:27 – From Palm Sunday Celebration to the Cross

1:11 – Transformed Lives as Evidence of Christ

2:09 – The Pharisees & the Threat of Jesus

3:48 – The Lens of Jesus: What He Truly Sees

5:16 – Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem (Luke 19)

6:40 – Peace of Christ vs. Control & Selfish Agendas

7:31 – The Disciples’ Blind Spots

9:22 – The Kind of Savior Jesus Truly Is

10:21 – Prayer: “Help Us See as You See”

15:37 – Good Friday Invitation & Closing Blessing

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast – Worship Wednesday Edition Join Pastor Zack and Pastor Noah as they talk through worship in the middle of Holy Week, reflecting on the weight of Good Friday and the victory we celebrate on Easter Sunday. This episode is a powerful encouragement for worship leaders and church members alike to create space for reflection, authenticity, and God-centered worship.

They discuss:

• Why Good Friday matters
• How worship leaders can avoid making worship about themselves
• Choosing songs that point to Jesus, not us
• Why we shouldn’t hold back our worship when guests are present
• Creating authentic worship experiences that help people encounter God

Whether you serve on a worship team or simply love gathering with God’s people, this conversation will encourage your heart and refocus your worship.🔗 Learn more about Shepherd Church: shepnaz.org
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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Worship Wednesday00:52 – Holy Week & Why It Matters01:40 – Understanding Good Friday02:27 – Sitting with the Weight of the Cross03:47 – Why We Often Skip the Hard Part04:50 – Planning Easter Worship06:22 – Death Defeated: Why the Resurrection Matters08:10 – Worship That Gives God the Credit10:23 – Easter, Guests, and Intentional Worship11:58 – Don’t Hold Back Your Worship14:35 – Authentic Worship Every Sunday15:28 – Easter Service Invitation & Closing