Shepnaz Podcast

Why Go Back to Bondage? Living Free as Sons & Daughters of God | Galatians 4

Are you living in the freedom Jesus already won for you—or slowly drifting back into bondage? In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack shares Part 2 of Pastor Noah’s sermon from Sunday, walking through Galatians chapter 4. This powerful message challenges us to examine what’s really leading our lives. Are we led by the Spirit of God, or by sin, legalism, obligation, or comfort? Paul asks a piercing question: If Jesus has set us free, why would we ever go back? This episode calls us out of lukewarm faith and into the full freedom and identity we have as sons and daughters of God. 📖 Scriptures referenced: Galatians 4, Romans 8:14, Revelation 3:15–16 👤 About the Shepnaz PodcastThe Shepnaz Podcast is a weekday devotional podcast from Shepherd Church of the Nazarene in Gahanna, Ohio—designed to help you follow Jesus with clarity, courage, and community.🔗 Learn more about our church: Shepherd Church [https://shepnaz.org] 🎧 Explore past episodes: Shepnaz Podcast Archive [https://shepnaz.org] 📩 Have thoughts or questions? Email us at podcast@shepnaz.org ✅ Subscribe, 👍 like, 💬 comment, and 🔁 share this episode to encourage someone else to walk in freedom. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview00:19 – Galatians 4: Why Return to Bondage?00:47 – Sons & Daughters Led by the Spirit01:14 – What Is Really Leading Your Life?02:17 – You Can’t Be Guided by Two Things03:56 – Full‑Time Faith, Not Weekend Christianity04:30 – Turning Back to What Once Enslaved You05:32 – Losing the Fire After Encountering God06:49 – Obligation vs. Desire for the Lord08:08 – Lukewarm Faith & Revelation 309:31 – God’s Call to Freedom and Repentance10:40 – Living the Full Life Jesus Promised11:27 – Breaking Chains & Stepping Into Identity13:22 – Closing Prayer & Final Encouragement

You Are No Longer a Slave — Living as Sons & Daughters | Galatians 4

On today’s Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack introduces a powerful message from our Johnstown campus preached by Pastor Noah, continuing our Faith & Freedom series through the book of Galatians. In Galatians chapter 4, the Apostle Paul reminds us of a life‑changing truth: we are no longer slaves trying to earn God’s approval—we are sons and daughters who already belong. If you’ve ever felt worn down by spiritual performance, shame, guilt, or the pressure to “do more” for God, this message is for you.In this episode, you’ll hear: * Why the law could expose sin but never set us free * How Jesus redeemed us and changed our identity * What it truly means to cry out “Abba, Father” * How to live free from fear, guilt, and performance‑based faith 👉 Learn more about Shepherd Church: https://shepnaz.org🎧 Watch or listen to more episodes of the Shepnaz Podcast: https://shepnaz.org/podcast https://shepnaz.org/media📩 Have feedback or questions? Email us at: podcast@shepnaz.orgIf this episode encouraged you, subscribe, comment, and share—and let us know how God is working in your life.Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast00:40 Faith & Freedom Series Introduction01:30 Jesus Plus Nothing — Grace Through Faith02:45 Reading Galatians Chapter 404:30 A Culture Obsessed with Performance06:15 Modern Forms of Spiritual Bondage07:20 Hope Declared: Chains Broken in Christ08:25 Roman Adoption & Inheritance Explained09:20 What the Law Could Not Do10:25 Redeemed and Adopted as Sons12:10 Why the Cross Still Matters13:00 Abba Father and Our True Identity14:20 Living Free as Sons and Daughters14:45 Worship Night Invitation and Closing

Worship Is a Lifestyle, Not a Song | Worship Wednesday w/ Jared Williamson | Shepnaz Podcast

Worship isn’t just what we sing on Sunday — it’s how we live every day. On this Worship Wednesday episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack continues the conversation with worship leader Jared Williamson. Jared shares his journey into ministry, how God shaped his calling through creativity, and why true worship flows from overflow, not talent. This episode is packed with encouragement for worship leaders, creatives, and anyone wanting to honor God in their everyday work.In this episode, we talk about: * Jared’s call to ministry and worship leadership * Why worship is more than music * Leading worship from overflow, not an empty cup * Worship as a lifestyle, not a Sunday moment * Doing everything for the Lord (Colossians 3:23) 🎙 Host: Pastor Zack ⛪ Shepherd Church of the Nazarene – Gahanna, Ohio🔗 Church information: https://shepnaz.org 🎧 More podcast episodes: https://shepnaz.org/podcast 🎥 Watch sermons & media: https://shepnaz.org/media 📩 Email the podcast team: podcast@shepnaz.org If this episode encouraged you, make sure to like, subscribe, comment, and share it with someone who needs a midweek boost.Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Worship Wednesday 00:40 – Why Noah’s Not Here & Setting Up the Conversation 01:17 – Jared’s Call to Ministry 03:18 – Spontaneous Worship & Creating Space for God 06:31 – Faithfulness Through Church Transitions 08:32 – Worship as a Lifestyle, Not a Genre 10:19 – Leading From Overflow, Not Empty 13:10 – Why Gathering Together Matters 15:26 – Worship Teaches Theology 16:41 – Doing Everyday Work for the Lord 18:33 – Stewardship vs. Ownership 20:01 – Final Encouragement & Send‑Off

Christ Formed in You, Not Rules Forced on You | Galatians 4 (Pastor Kevin)

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack continues the Galatians series with Pastor Kevin, unpacking Galatians chapter 4 and the powerful truth that Christian faith is about transformation, not assimilation.Paul reminds the church that freedom in Christ doesn’t come from rules, checklists, or striving harder—it comes from Christ being formed in us. This episode explores adoption as sons and daughters, ceasing from self‑effort, Sabbath rest, and the inside‑out work of the Holy Spirit. If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to “do enough” for God, this conversation is for you. 📖 Key Scripture: Galatians 4, Romans 12, 2 Corinthians 3, Hebrews 4 🎙️ Host: Pastor Zack 🎤 Guest: Pastor Kevin ⛪ Church: Shepherd Church of the Nazarene – Gahanna, Ohio 👉 Learn more about Shepherd Church: Visit Shepherd Church [https://shepnaz.org] 🎧 Watch & listen to all episodes: Shepnaz Podcast Archive [https://shepnaz.org] 📩 Have questions or prayer requests? Email us at podcast@shepnaz.org ✅ Subscribe for daily weekday episodes 💬 Comment with what stood out to you 📤 Share this with someone who needs encouragement today Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Galatians 4 Recap01:55 – From Doctrine to Application03:55 – Assimilation vs. Transformation05:30 – “Christ Must Be Formed in You”08:10 – The Divine Passive (God Does the Work)10:05 – Sabbath as Ceasing from Striving12:10 – Metamorphosis: Inside‑Out Change14:05 – Stop Trying Harder16:00 – Adoption as Sons & Daughters18:25 – Fruit vs. Earning19:30 – Invitation & Closing Prayer

You Can’t Earn God’s Love | Galatians 4 & Freedom from Legalism | Pastor Kevin

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack sits down with Pastor Kevin to unpack Sunday’s message from Galatians 4 and explore what it really means to live as children of God—not slaves to legalism. Paul reminds us that faith isn’t about performance, rule‑keeping, or earning God’s approval. Instead, it’s about adoption, identity, and allowing Christ to be fully formed in us. This conversation dives into freedom from spiritual bondage, the danger of transactional faith, and the beauty of resting in God’s unconditional love.If you’ve ever felt pressure to “do more” to please God, this episode is for you. 🔗 Helpful Links * Watch sermons & media: 👉 https://shepnaz.org/media * Listen to more podcast episodes: 🎧 https://shepnaz.org/podcast * Learn more about Shepherd Church: ⛪ Shepherd Church of the Nazarene [https://shepnaz.org] 📬 Connect With Us Have questions or want to take a next step in your faith journey? 📧 Email us at podcast@shepnaz.org✅ Subscribe for daily weekday episodes 👍 Like this video if it encouraged you 💬 Comment with your thoughts or questions 📤 Share to help others experience the freedom found in ChristChapters 00:00 – Welcome & Monday Podcast Kickoff01:03 – Why We Revisit Sunday’s Sermon02:32 – Galatians: Faith That Breaks Chains04:22 – Covenant, Communion & Cutting Covenant07:53 – Galatians 4: “Christ Formed in You”09:23 – Different Backgrounds, Same Bondage11:58 – Loving People in Process14:02 – Adopted, Not Enslaved16:17 – Freedom Is More Than Being Set Loose18:10 – Transactional Faith vs God’s Love21:26 – Being vs Doing in the Christian Life22:59 – A Father’s Love: A Living Illustration25:23 – Stop Trying to Earn What’s Already Given26:02 – Final Encouragement & Invitation